Scores & Sports Today 12/31/2009

NFL - The deaths of Steve McNair (above) and Chris Henry marked a year of tragedy and controversy around the league. The situation is simple for Mark Sanchez and the Jets: beat the Bengals and they're in, lose and the season is over. Indy visits Buffalo this weekend and nobody has said how long the starters will play, though it's expected to be less than last week.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bGjDO0NP

NCAA FOOTBALL - Huskers rip Arizona 33-0 in Holiday Bowl. Late TD, 2-point conversion lift Idaho over Bowling Green 43-42. Texas Tech fires Leach after probe. Gator coach Meyer's 911 call released. Bowden has final practice with Seminoles. Stanford QB Luck may play in Sun BowlMiami RB Cooper could miss 2010 seasonOregon, Ohio State prepare for Rose Bowl.
TODAY'S BOWL GAMES: Brut Sun Bowl-Oklahoma vs Stanford 2pm. Texas Bowl-Navy vs Missouri 3:30pm. Insight Bowl-Minnesota vs Iowa State 6pm. Chick-Fil-A Bowl-Virginia Tech vs Tennessee 7:30pm.

NBA - James' 48, Varejao's late 3 lift Cavs. Suns top injury-depleted Celtics. Carter rallies Magic after collision.Nets snap 10-game slide, beat Knicks. Aldridge sprains ankle in Blazers' win. Kings' Martin out for another 2 weeks. West
helps Hornets hold off Heat. Jazz avoid third straight loss to Wolves.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today/

NCAA HOOP's - No. 18 Temple tops NIU 70-60 in warmup for KU. Even shorthanded, UNC easily dispatches Albany. UVA rallies to end No. 24. UAB's win streak at 10. Illini spoil No. 25 Northwestern's return to AP poll. Lucas steps up for No. 11 MSU in romp past UT-A. The first two months of the college basketball season have been loaded with games that will still have plenty of resonance when the madness begins in March
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bGmuZnFO

NHL - The Golden Formula?-Sidney Crosby. Chris Pronger. Martin Brodeur. Canada's 2010 Olympic squad is full of NHL star power, but is it a winning combination? Brodeur thwarts Pens as Devils continue to roll. Pavelski scores twice as Sharksthrottle Capitals. Flyers run Lundqvist in 1st, embarrass Rangers. Kiprusoff stops 23 Kings shots in Flames win. Finland's Selanne headed to his fifth Olympics. Jagr named to Czech Olympic hockey roster. Bruins erupt in first as Rask shuts out Thrashers. Linesman listed as critical after skate cuts throat.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - Cards' Holliday offer believed to surpass $100M. Bay, Mets agree on deal. Matsui confident of return to outfield forAngels.
Hall of Fame-Check out the 2010 ballot: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12596957/-hall-of-fame-ballot

GOLF - 2010 Schedules: PGA Tour LPGA Tour: http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,1934278,00.html

NASCAR - Sophomore solution- Tony Stewart proved a master of multi-tasking in his first year as Stewart-Haas' owner-driver.Now it's just a matter of mastering both legs of the season.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/12724097/smoke-clears-ownerdriver-test-as-stewarthaas-proves-potent-pairing

MMA & BOXING - Welterweight contender Dustin Hazelett goes against Paul Daley on Saturday at UFC 108 in Las Vegas.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bGs567NF

TENNIS - A Champion's Resolve - What might Roger Federer's New Year's resolution be? For an athlete who has reached the pinnacle, it should be to widen the gap between himself and others.

HORSE RACING - Fresh start - Lechuza Caracas, a polo club that endured the deaths of 21 horses in April, is preparing for its next season with a new fleet of horses and a strengthened resolve.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news;_ylt=AmzP88buRf2UpnaxTCNqk6IX47kF?slug=ap-deadpolohorses&prov=ap&type=lgns

Scores & Sports Today 12/30/2009

NFL - Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl. Polamalu's status for Dolphins uncertain. Saints DE McCray arrested on DWI charge. Tomlin not lobbying for playoff help. Vikings' OT loss gives Saints top seed. Holmgren undecided on Mangini's future. Lions QB Stafford undergoes knee surgery. Despite a breakthrough year for RB Cedric Benson and great play by the corners, postseason-bound Cincinnati has no Pro Bowlers.
2009 Pro Bowl Roster: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/12/29/2009.pro.bowl.rosters/index.html

NCAA FOOTBALL - Bruins ground Owls-Logan Paulsen and UCLA finished with a winning record after stopping Temple 30-21.John Clay's two touchdowns got Wisconsin in front of Miami and the Badgers held on to win the Champs Sports Bowl 20-14. Poll: Fans want college football playoff. Tim Tebow's career wasn't supposed to end in the Sugar Bowl. But for a player with a bright future on and off the field, New Orleans provides a fitting finale.
BOWL GAMES TODAY: Roady's Humanatarian Bowl - Bowling Green U. vs Idaho at 4:30pm ET in Boise Idaho and Pacific LifeHoliday Bowl- Arizona vs Nebraska at 8pm ET in San Diego, Ca.

NBA - Kobe Bryant made sure the Lakers' struggles didn't extend another day. His season-high 44 points led L.A. by the Warriors. West has 44, Paul triple-double in loss. Arenas says Wizards 'stink' after loss. Bulls win amid Del Negro speculation. Knicks hand Pistons 8th straight loss. Cavs pull away late, beat Hawks 95-84.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today

NCAA HOOP's - West Virginia was on the brink of suffering its first loss once again, but Da'Sean Butler came through to beat Marquette 63-62. Butler lifts No. 6 WVU with :02 left. Johnson's 20 and 19 rally No. 5 Syracuse. No. 1 Kansas overcomes gaffe in rout. Purdue 12-0 for first time in 16 seasons. Texas' James notches 43rd double-double. No. 19 Lobos top No. 20 Texas Tech 90-75.
Scores and more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/scoreboard

NHL - Sabres rally from 3 down, beat Pens. Isles extend Jackets' road skid to 12. Ott scores 2 as Stars cool Blackhawks.Weber's 3 assists lift Preds over Blues. Coyotes notch 10th straight home win. Ryan leads Getzlaf-less Ducks to win. Capitals assign G Varlamov to AHL. Staal's 5 points help 'Canes beat Caps.
Scores for December 29, 2009: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - The Mets, armed with a big payroll, keep shooting blanks when it comes to free agents. Jason Bay is their latest dud. The Mets needed to make a big splash, and they did it by signing Jason Bay, a legit All-Star who already has proven he can handle big-city pressure, at a fair price.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bAxEkPKi

GOLF - Perry still ready for prime time. Kenny Perry couldn't close the deal in the Masters, but he still put togetherone heck of a year for an old guy. Garcia to see specialist for hand injury. Daly gets exemption to play in Sony Open.
PGA Tour still rules world ranking.

NASCAR - Penske replaced a crew chief and a driver during the '09 season. But don't mistake turmoil for regression, as the last Dodge team adopts a fresh perspective.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/12715152/stability-may-lead-to-prosperity-for-newlook-penske

TENNIS - Rafael Nadal says he's entering 2010 in better shape for the start of the season, with hopes of regaining the French Open title he lost earlier this year.

Scores & Sports Today 12/29/2009

NFL - The playoff picture is coming into focus, as the Bears beat the Vikings 36-30 in OT on Jay Cutler's fourth TD of the game. The Vikes' loss handed the Saints the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Panthers offer Fox opportunity to return. Colts' Caldwell defends decision to pull starters. Holmgren: No decision on Mangini's future yet. 'Skins interviewed assistant Gray for coach job. Eagles lose starting center to torn knee ligament.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0b50YA8IS

NCAA FootBall - Boykin's kickoff return for TD propels Georgia to 4th bowl win in row 44-20 over Texas A&M.
BOWL GAMES TODAY - EAGLEBANK BOWL: UCLA vs TEMPLE 4:30pm ET. CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL: MIAMI (FL) vs WISCONSIN 8pm ET.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/cory_mccartney/12/25/miami-wisconsin/index.html

NBA - Ellis collects 37, Warriors hand C's another loss. Brad, Sixers topple Blazers for third straight time. Nocioni's season-high 21 help Kings stun Nuggets. Grizzlies win in OT for 4th straight home victory. Durant scores 40 as Thunder drop Nets to 2-29. Bobcats rip reeling Bucks; Redd, Bogut benched. Baron connects at :00 as Clips snap C's streak.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0b53YwuQF

NCAA HOOP's - Northwestern in first AP poll since 1969. BYU's Fredette scores school-record 49. No. 18 Temple cruises, win streak now 6. No. 9 North Carolina beats Rutgers 81-67. Indiana top scorer Creek fractures knee. Florida ends 3-game skid, beats American. Wake blocks school-record 16 shots. Pittsburgh starts fast, holds off DePaul.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/scoreboards/top25/today/

NHL - Staal's 5 points help 'Canes beat Caps. Jackets end 9-game slide, win 1-0 in OT. Sharks win fifth straight, top Coyotes. Bourque scores 3 as Flames defeat Oilers. Parise's 2 goals lift surging Devils. Belanger's 2 goals get Wild past Kings. Leclaire helps Sens end Habs' 4-game run. Smith, Foster lead Lightning over Bruins.
Scores and more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard;_ylt=Ao2VLWzzp5ITZ6oeEHPCnBt7vLYF

MLB - Hopes are running high in Seattle. Jack Zduriencik acquires Chone Figgins and Cliff Lee, plus is willing to take a chance on Milton Bradley. Mets sign right-hander Escobar to one-year deal DeRosa passes physical, has deal with Giants. Reliever Howry signs 1-year deal with D-backs. Braves, Glaus close to finalizing deal. Duchscherer agrees to deal with A's. Closer Capps agrees to one-year deal with Nats. Angels, Rodney finalize two-year contract.

GOLF - O'Hair on the rise - Sean O'Hair finished the year with a series of strong performances and should be a factor in 2010.

NASCAR - Harvick crew member dies from H1N1 virus. The 37-year-old Richardson spent last season as a tire changer on Kevin Harvick's crew.

MMA & BOXING - Boxing had a renewed sense of purpose in 2009, largely due to the efforts of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Nevada orders testing for Mayweather, Pacquiao.

SOCCER - MLS - The rift between L.A.'s David Beckham (L) and Landon Donovan, and the subsequent healing between the two, was one of soccer's top stories.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news;_ylt=Aj8krHUzW_5ebghptkYRUHKkvrYF?slug=ro-topstories122809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Murray's Mission-Unfortunately for Andy Murray, greatness isn't measured in Masters Series titles. His quest for an elusive Grand Slam victory is just one of the early 2010 storylines.

HORSE RACING - Muscle Hill appears a good bet to win trotter of the year after being the unanimous choice for top 3-year-old trotter by the U.S. Harness Writers Association. Comptroller subpoenas NYRA financial records. Macias fends off Alfarabi at Santa Anita.

Scores & Sports Today 12/28/2009

NFL - Colts pull Manning, suffer first loss. Instead of pursuing perfection, Colts coach Jim Caldwell decided to surrender against the Jets. Cowboys clinch playoff spot with shutout. Steelers stay in hunt, beat Ravens 23-20. Superdome shocker: Bucs knock off Saints in OT. Patriots clinch AFC East Bengals win AFC North. Giants lose Stadium finale. Eagles get by Broncos on FG.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/scoreboard

NCAA FootBall - Urban Meyer chose to take only a leave of absence. He should heed his own words and put health and family first. Gator Bowl officials are making sure Bobby Bowden's former Florida State players have the chance to see his final game. Former Seminoles players get tickets for Bowden's finale.
INDEPENDENCE BOWL TODAY - TEXAS A&M VS GEORGIA at 5:00 PM ET.

NBA - Celtics vs. Clippers. No contest, right? Not quite. Baron Davis' jumper at the buzzer gave L.A. its biggest win of the season. James, 3s power Cavs in easy win. Mavericks defeat Billups-less Nuggets. Parker, Ginobili help Spurs sink Knicks, Wade scores 25 as Heat rip Pacers. Pistons get healthy but skid reaches 7. Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Kings in 2OT.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - Robinson's 29 help No. 11 UConn roll. Pondexter keys Washington's 1,600th win. No. 6 WVU blows lead, beats Hall in OT. Samuels' 18 and 14 help power Louisville. Vasquez's 26 help Terps go 6-0 at home. Hayward has 23 in Marquette's easy win. Missouri makes 10 3s, goes to 9-3. UCLA rolls to win ahead of Pac-10 play.
Scores and more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/scoreboard

NHL - Kane's heroics help Hawks get by Predators. White's late goal lifts Maple Leafs past Pens. Raymond's hat trick helps Canucks rout Flames. Sabres pull away from Blues with 3-goal period. Sturm nets winner as Bruins edge Panthers. Carter, Flyers take 13th straight vs. Islanders. A big comeback paid big dividends. Patrick Kane scored with 43.4 seconds left as Chicago tipped Nashville 5-4 to open an eight-point lead over the Preds in the Central Division.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0azFOh6Ly

MLB - They are the franchise-killers: Contracts that are so bad teams are begging to get rid of them. Evaluating the 10 ugliest deals in baseball heading into the 2010 season.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0azFuGlOP

GOLF - Tiger dominates headlines on, off course.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ma-golfyearinreview122709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

NASCAR - Fabulous at 50 - Mark Martin made a run for the Chase title at an age when most would be thinking of retirement.

MMA & BOXING - Two huge wins make Manny Pacquiao the easy pick for SI.com's Fighter of the Year
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0azIY1ZtK

TENNIS - Murray's Mission-Unfortunately for Andy Murray, greatness isn't measured in Masters Series titles. His quest for the elusive Grand Slam title is just one of the early 2010 storylines we're following.

HORSE RACING - Lava Man fades from first to last in comeback try. Wishful Tomcat wins Big A's Robb Handicap. Cloudy Knight rallies to win at Calder. Kauto Star wins record 4th straight King George VI.

Scores and Sports Today 12/27/2009

NFL - It's a playoff game before the playoffs. The Dolphins host the Texans in a battle of 7-7 teams fighting to stay alive in the AFC's wild card race. Browns avert first blackout since '95 vs. Oakland. Panthers reserve RB Sutton won't play Sunday. Bears' Hester listed as questionable against Vikes. Chiefs S Morgan, LB Rogers done for season. Bills receiver Reed won't play against Falcons. Which NFC seed will end up earning the No. 2 playoff seed? Cardinals, Cowboys, Eagles or
Vikings?

NCAA FootBall - Florida's Urban Meyer, 45, announced Saturday he would step down as Gators coach after next week’s Sugar Bowl, citing a need to focus on his health. Barkley leads USC by BC in Emerald Bowl 24-13. Pitt beats TarHeels 19-17 in Meineke Bowl. Marshall holds off Ohio in Pizza Bowl 21-17.

NBA - Lakers' Artest has concussion in fall, Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Kings in 2OT. Terry's 12 in 4th help Mavs by Grizzlies. Spurs cruise past slumping Bucks. Hawks lead Pacers from start. Thomas back, Bulls beat Hornets. Rockets roll despite McGrady's absence. Warriors beat Suns, end 7-game skid.

NCAA Hoop's - No. 6 WVU beats Seton Hall 90-84 in OT. Johnson's 19 lift USC by UNLV in Hawaii. Martin keeps K-State great minus Huggins. Pat Knight's second season topping first At 11-1, Wichita St. reviving tradition. Oral Roberts deals Lobos first loss. Wall helps No. 3 Kentucky move to 13-0. Devin Ebanks and unbeaten West Virginia withstood Seton Hall's late upset bid and escaped their Big East opener 90-84 in OT.

NHL - Sharks' Marleau reaches 300th career goal in win. Loss to Red Wings ninth straight for Blue Jackets. Huet, Western-leading Blackhawks declaw Predators. Coyotes tie team record with 9th straight win at home. A. Kostitsyn lifts Canadiens over Maple Leafs in OT. Rangers fall to Islanders again, this time in overtime.

MLB - The designated hitter has been part of the American League for four decades. Is it time for the NL to embrace the role?

HORSE RACING - Kauto Star coasted over the last three fences Saturday in the King George VI Chase to become the first horse to win for four straight years.

Scores and Sports Today 12/26/2009

NFL - The Bolts struck early and often Friday, winning their 10th straight 42-17 and knocking the Titans from the playoff race. Division rivals Pittsburgh and Baltimore are hungry to make the playoffs. Can the defending champs keep their slim hopes alive? Westbrook expected to play vs. Broncos. Panthers RB Williams doubtful vs. Giants. Patriots RB Taylor questionable vs. Jags. Broncos WR Royal to miss game vs. Eagles. Bills QB Fitzpatrick gametime decision. Rams yet to pick starting QB vs. Cards.

NCAA FootBall - McKnight rejoins USC, not clear to play. Bowden's ex-players get tickets to bowl. Buckeyes suspend 3 more for Rose Bowl. Fiesta Bowl officials find no misconduct. No. 17 Pitt has to face UNC in Charlotte. USC must settle for Emerald Bowl vs. BC.
Todays BOWL GAMES -
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA BOWL- When: Dec. 26, 1 p.m. TV: ESPN Where: Detroit.
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL - When: Dec. 26/4:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Where: Charlotte.
EMERALD BOWL - Boston College vs. USC - When: Dec. 26, 8 p.m. TV: ESPN Where: San Francisco.

NBA - LeBron James and the Cavaliers sent a message after hammering the Lakers: They're back and tougher than last season. Roy has 41 despite brace, Blazers win. Rondo, defense help Celts beat Magic. Sharpshooting Suns rout Clippers. Wade's 30 help Heat cool off Knicks.

NCAA Hoop's - Johnson's 19 and 9 lift USC over UNLV. No. 6 West Virginia tops No. 15 Ole Miss. Oral Roberts deals Lobos first loss. Wall helps No. 3 Kentucky move to 13-0. Pat Knight's second season topping first. At 11-1, Wichita St. reviving tradition. Wright's 34 lift Georgetown past Harvard. Texas is topsAfter beating MSU and UNC, Damion James and the 'Horns stake claim as No.1.

NBA - Blackhawks' Niemi beats Red Wings 3-0. Malkin's hat trick helps Pens rout Sens. Sens' Alfredsson likely out a few weeks. Blues complete Western Canada sweep. Coyotes' Bryzgalov notches fifth shutout. Habs score 3 PP goals, rip 'Canes 5-1. Bruins score 3 in 1:08 span, top AtlantaWild's Backstrom stymies Oilers again.

NASCAR - Most drivers take a break during the holidays, but one website is offering personalized messages from two-time Cup champ Tony Stewart.

MMA & BOXING - Oscar De La Hoya's retirement announcement is a surefire contender for event of the year. The latest snags in the proposed Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather megafight include lawsuit threats and steroids accusations. It was easy to find plenty of fights that would qualify for Fight of the Year, but it isn’t so easy to pare the list to three. Ultimately, decided on Williams-Martinez.

HORSE RACING - Kauto Star, jump racing's highest-ever rated horse, is an early 8-13 favorite to capture a record fourth consecutive King George VI Chase victory on Saturday.

Scores and Sports this Christmas Day 2009

NFL - Moving the Pro Bowl to the week before the Super Bowl in Miami looks like a very mixed bag. Rivers (25 TDs, nine picks) has never lost in December. San Diego heads to Tennessee in a showdown for the AFC's No. 2 seed. The Titans needs V.Y. to throw downfield to have success but Philip Rivers will lead the Chargers to a win.
Today CHRISTMAS DAY - Fri.: Chargers-Titans, 7:30 p.m.

NCAA Football - Remember when SMU was a joke? It's not anymore. June Jones' club beats Nevada 45-10 in the Hawaii Bowl. It's an amazing turnaround for a team that finished 1-11 last season.
No Bowl games this CHRISTMAS DAY!

NBA - Cruising in HollywoodThe Lakers are back where they ended last season: looking down on the rest of the NBA. Can anyone catch them? Smith has 41 with 10 3s to lift NuggetsJames gets triple-double, Cavs win in OT.

NCAA Hoop's - No. 6 West Virginia tops No. 15 Ole Miss. Oral Roberts deals Lobos first lossWall helps No. 3 Kentucky move to 13-0. Wright's 34 lift Georgetown past Harvard. Wise lifts Arizona in final second again. Villanova rolls in nonconference finale. No. 16 Vols score first 22 in romp.

NHL - Blackhawks' Niemi beats Red Wings 3-0. Backstrom, Ovechkin lift Caps by Sabres. Malkin's hat trick helps Pens rout Sens. Sens' Alfredsson likely out a few weeks. Blues complete Western Canada sweep. Coyotes' Bryzgalov notches fifth shutout. Habs score 3 PP goals, rip 'Canes 5-1. Bruins score 3 in 1:08 span, top Atlanta.

MLB - Nationals add closer Capps to revamped bullpen. Ex-Dodger Park sues one-time catcher Kreuter. Versatile pitcher Duchscherer, A's agree on deal. Angels sign ex-Tigers closer Rodney for two years. Longtime Astros scout Benjamin dies at 95.

GOLF - Phil Mickelson's HSBC Champions victory brought excitement to China and may be a harbinger of more to come in 2010.

NASCAR - Jeff Gordon's 2009 season was pretty good, but with a long series of runner-up finishes, the No. 24 team was not good enough.

TENNIS - Serbia chooses indoor clay to face US in Davis Cup. The venues for six of the eight first-round World Group matches on March 5-7 were announced Monday by the International Tennis Federation.

Scores & Sports Today 12/24/2009

NFL - Brad Childress relinquished control to Brett Favre months ago. ony Romo's Cowboys are in the middle of a crazy battle for the NFC's No. 2 seed. Ken Whisenhunt's Cardinals get a shot at redemption and maybe another Super Bowl.
The Chargers' Philip Rivers is having another stellar season yet he's not as lauded as other top QBs in the game. The CHRISTMAS NIGHT GAME where the Chargers take on the Titans. As the Titans wrap gifts and stay all snug in their beds, the weary Chargers have to fly cross-country instead. Chargers vs Titans 7:30 PM EST, LP Field.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gamecenter/preview/NFL_20091225_SD@TEN

NCAA FootBall - Utah's 37-27 win over Cal was more than just its ninth straight bowl victory -- it was a sign of just how far the top teams in the Mountain West have come. CHRISTMAS EVE HAWAII BOWL @ Aloha Stadium-Honolulu, HI at 8:05 PM SMU vs NEVADA RENO.
Read more: http://www.gambling911.com/football-news/smu-vs-nevada-hawaii-bowl-odds-122309.html

NBA - Howard powers Magic past Rockets. Smith has 41 with 10 3s to lift Nuggets. Durant's 38 lead Thunder past Suns. James' triple-double lifts Cavs in OT. Bayless, hobbled Blazers beat Spurs. Wade, defense lead Heat over Jazz.
Scoreboard: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today/

NCAA Hoop's - No. 6 WVU grabs win from No. 21 Mississippi. Kentucky extends best start after shaking 49ers. Reynolds triggers Villanova's win over Delaware. Oral Roberts hands No. 12 New Mexico first loss. No. 14 Vols post game's first 22 points in win No. 13 Hoyas get 34 from Wright, beat Harvard.
The season's 1st six weeks: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4768143&name=katz_andy

NHL - Blackhawks' Niemi beats Wings 3-0. Backstrom, Ovechkin lift Capitals. Malkin's hat trick helps Pens rout Sens. Blues finish Western Canada sweep. Coyotes' Bryzgalov has fifth shutout. Habs score 3 PP goals, rip 'Canes 5-1. Bruins use burst to beat Thrashers. Nicklas Backstrom had no problem breaking through against Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, scoring twice in the Caps' win.
Scores and more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard;_ylt=Ao2VLWzzp5ITZ6oeEHPCnBt7vLYF

MLB - MLB, umpires agree on 5-year contract. Most Valuable Player of the decade? Albert Pujols, who hit for the NL Triple Crown in the '00s, is the runaway winner
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=4765077

GOLF - PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, European Tour- No Events Scheduled !

NASCAR - Joe Gibbs Racing. After Smoke cleared, JGR became ever-present danger.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/12699665/after-smoke-cleared-jgr-became-everpresent-danger

SOCCER - MLS - Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard (left) isn't worried fellow American Landon Donovan will have a problem adjusting from MLS to Premier League play.

TENNIS - With nine Grand Slam singles titles, a pair of Olympic gold medals and a steely championship resolve, Serena Williams has been named SI.com's Female Athlete of the Decade.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ac0fO8Sf

HORSE RACING - The Sunland Derby in New Mexico has finally been designated a stakes event, putting the March 28 race firmly on the path to the Kentucky Derby.

Scores & Sports Today 12/23/2009

NFL - NFL Playoff Projections- Who among the Ravens, Broncos, Jags, Dolphins, Jets, Steelers, Titans and Texans will grab the final two AFC playoff spots?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0aVv4WyMf

NCAA FootBall - BYU QB Max Hall threw for three touchdowns as the Cougars rolled past overmatched Oregon State 44-20 towin the Las Vegas Bowl. Nebraska's Suh is AP Player of Year. wden admits he wanted to keep coaching FSU. TONIGHT-Poinsetia Bowl - San Diego, CA - Utah vs California at 8:00 PM EST.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0aVvz831k

NBA - Dirk returns but Blazers rally past Mavs. Bryant scores 40, Lakers beat Thunder. Hawks match best start in team history. Pierce, Celtics recover after poor start. Landry's 27 lift Rockets over Clippers. Arenas helps Wizards end home skid. Knicks hold on to beat Bulls 88-81. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points as the Lakers beat the Thunder for their 16th win in 17 games.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today/

NCAA Hoop's - The Longhorns (11-0) knock off another top 10 opponent. No letdown here. No. 2 Texas downs No. 9 Michigan State 79-68 three days after topping UNC. Damion James scores 23 points, and the senior is glad he stuck around. Kansas
extends home win streak to 49. No. 18 Gators suffer third straight loss. Triche's 27 power 12-0 Syracuse in romp. No. 4 Purdue easily improves to 11-0. No. 10 Tar Heels dominate boards in rout. Dyson has 27 as No. 11 UConn pulls away.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Nabokov's 45 saves lift Sharks. Getzlaf caps Ducks' rally with 25.9 left. Sedins lead Canucks over Preds 4-1. Brodeur sets record with 104th shutout. Coyotes recall Hobey Baker winner Porter. Gaborik scores 25th, Rangers top 'Canes. Bruins' Thomas continues mastery of Sens. Coyotes notch seventh straight home win. Like it or not, the shootout is part of the NHL and there have been some doozies since the tie-breaking rule's inception in 2005.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-top-10-NHL-shootout-goals-of-the-last-decade;_ylt=Ao1epp86cSRrj2PKoAvLOQx7vLYF?urn=nhl,210364

MLB - Yankees acquire RHP Vazquez from Braves. MLB, umpires likely to announce deal. Jays close to acquiring Morrow from M's. Mets near deal with knuckleballer Dicke. yMarquis, Nats finalize $15M, 2-year deal. Halladay thanks Blue Jays fans
with ad. Yankees hit with $25.7M luxury tax. Atkins, Orioles finalize $4.5M contract.

GOLF - EURO, Asia tours launching tournament in India. By helping Phil Mickelson snap a two-year putting slump, 68-year-old Dave Stockton Sr. has emerged as golf's short-game guru du jour
Read more: http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,1941226,00.html#ixzz0aW1K5FO1

NASCAR - Kentucky's Derby- Bruton Smith usually gets what he wants, and the owner of Kentucky Speedway wants a Sprint Cup race at the Sparta facility as soon as 2011. You can bet he'll get it done.

MMA & BOXING: If Edwin Valero keeps winning but he can't get licensed in the U.S., is he really winning? Yes, actually. His latest victory earned Valero a date with Antonio DeMarco on Showtime. Floyd Mayweather's camp wants Olympic-style blood testing, which could put the megafight with Manny Pacquiao in jeopardy.

SOCCER - MLS - Galaxy captain Landon Donovan won the USSF Male Athlete of the Year award, joining Kasey Keller as the only other three-time recipient.

TENNIS - Supreme Serena- Serena Williams re-established herself as the top player in '09 and was a landslide pick for AP Female Athlete of the Year. Federer, Serena selected ITF world champions.

HORSE RACING - Serena Williams turns out to be the only thing that can beat Zenyatta. The 5-year-old mare finished secondto Williams in voting for Female Athlete of the Year. Blind Luck wins Hollywood Starlet. Lookin at Lucky captures CashCall Futurity.

Scores & Sports Today 12/22/2009

NFL - The Giants have the look of a team fully committed to the playoff chase. As for the sloppy 'Skins ... they're simply waiting for this decade of misery to mercifully end. Eli Manning (268 yards, 3 TDs) and the 8-6 Giants finish the year against Carolina (home) and Minnesota (away).
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0aQ6TMDMb

NCAA FootBall - Florida RB James out for Sugar Bowl. Texas reinstates freshman KR Monroe. USC TB McKnight doesn't travel with team. Brown getting Texas back to basics. Alabama trying to ignore 'clutter'. BYU, Oregon St. seek redemption in Vegas. Oklahoma loses third center to injury. Murray State hires Hatcher as coach. Tuesday December 22, 2009 - Las Vegas Bowl - (16) Oregon State vs (15) BYU at 8:00 PM ET.
Read more: http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1030976

NBA - Kings rally from 35 down to win. Cavs hand Suns first home loss. Redick lifts Magic in Nelson's return. Bogut helps Bucks top Pacers. Parker, reserves lead Spurs by Clips. Randolph's 32 and 24 lift Grizzlies. Bryant helps weary Lakers past Pistons. Pierce 6 for 6 on 3s as Celtics cruise.
Scores: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - Kentucky first NCAA team to 2,000 wins. Texas cuts into Kansas' lead in AP poll. No. 12 Kansas St. wins eighth straight. NC State G Smith suspended for 1 game. Calhoun, UConn close on multiyear deal. Unbeaten New Mexico climbs to No. 13. UTEP tops Sooners at All-College Classic. Kuksiks makes 8 3s as Arizona St. rolls.
Scores: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/scoreboards/top25/today/

NHL - Blues get four second-period goals, dump Oilers. Upshall gets two goals, two assists to lift Coyotes. Short-handedgoal helps Avalanche hold off Wild. Sharks win for eighth time in nine trips to Dallas. Bergeron scores late, and in OT, to rescue Habs. Bruins topple Sens, move to second in Northeast. Malone-paced Lightning prove too much for Isles. Gaborik's league-best 25th goal sparks Rangers. Power play hits on all cylinders in Panthers' win.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0aQAQNvSv

MLB - Breaking up is hard to do - Damon and the Yankees didn't really fight to keep the relationship. Same story: Team, player want to stay together -- neither compromises. Cliff Lee, Johnny Damon and Jason Bay are latest on this unhappy
merry-go-round.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/12691132/players-teams-sometimes-dont-truly-mean-what-they-say

GOLF - The Arnold Palmer Invitational is no longer using Tiger Woods' image to sell tickets. In his final Up & Down of 2009.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/12691360/up-down-ongoing-tiger-saga-goes-in-both-directions

NASCAR - The fourth time was the charm. Jimmie Johnson went mainstream Monday when he was honored as the Male Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press.

TENNIS - Comeback trail-Justine Henin, back in action after a 15-month absence, has been granted a wild card to the Sydney International as part of her preparation for the Aussie Open. Serbia tabs indoor clay surface for match vs. U.S.

HORSE RACING - INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Blind Luck left trainer and co-owner Jerry Hollendorfer nearly speechless with her seven-length win in the Grade 1, $405,250 Hollywood Starlet Stakes on Sunday.

Scores & Sports Today 12/21/2009

NFL - Bolts clinch AFC West, get by Bengals. Steelers top Pack on last play, Wallace wins it. Favre struggles as Panthers rout Vikes. Eagles drop 49ers, clinch berth. Cribbs, Harrison records lift Browns. Moss rebounds, leads Pats by Bills 17-10. Cards win second straight NFC West title. Bironas lifts Titans over Dolphins in OT. Oakland's Chaz Schilens (No. 81) hauled in a late fourth-quarter scoring pass to send Denver to a bitter setback.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/scoreboard

NCAA FootBall - Georgia Tech's Demaryius Thomas vs. Iowa's Amari Spievey is just one individual matchup to watch this bowl season. Dwight Dasher and Middle Tennessee erased an early deficit as the QB's four TDs helped the Blue Raiders
race past Southern Miss. Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss 32 in New Orleans Bowl. Bowl Projections: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions

NBA - Mavs ride Thomas past Cavs. Randolph's 32 and 24 lift Grizzlies. Bryant helps weary Lakers past Pistons. Raptors hold off Hornets 98-92. Pierce 6 for 6 on 3s as Celtics cruise. Roy shines as Blazers rally by Heat. Knicks to look into trading G Robinson. Gallinari's late block helps Knicks win. No Dirk Nowitzki, no problem. Even without their star, the Mavs handed the Cavs their first loss in the last six games.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - Leonard Hamilton and Florida State needed overtime to do it, but they won their ACC opener over No. 22 Georgia Tech, 66-59. Robinson rallies No. 14 UConn by UCF. Iowa suspends G Tucker after arrest. Kentucky on verge of 2,000th victory. Udoh nears triple-double in Baylor win. Wake beats NC State 67-59 in ACC opener. Texas tops UNC 103-90 at Cowboys Stadium.
Scores and more: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/scoreboard

NHL - Defenseman Duncan Keith took care of business on both ends to help the Blackhawks blank the Red Wings 3-0. Backes scores 2, Blues top Canucks. Habs spend extra night in NY due to snow. Surging Pens improve to 6-0 in shootouts. Ovechkin keys Caps' 3rd-period comeback. Leafs rookie Gustavsson beats Bruins 2-0, Devils pull Brodeur, get past Thrashers. Lundqvist's 36 saves give Rangers win.
Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard;_ylt=AovCh2xNIow0_qDFYmRezLl7vLYF

MLB - Johnny Damon says no to the Yankees and now will test a tight market. Roy Halladay, Juan Pierre and Jason Kendallwere three veterans who changed teams during the past few days.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0aKMklTR0

GOLF - Molinaris to be 1st brothers at Masters since '00. South African Open-Richie Ramsay picked up his first European Tour victory by beating Shiv Kapur in a sudden-death playoff.

NASCAR - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-Once IndyCar star Danica Patrick figured out how to get in and out of the stock car, the rest of her testing session at Daytona International Speedway went without any problems.

SOCCER-MLS- Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes a lockout of MLS players is a real possibility beginning Feb. 1. D.C. United gets Castillo on loan from Mexican club.

TENNIS - After being sidelined by a hip injury since May, former world No. 3 David Nalbandian is back on the court and preparing for his return to the ATP Tour.

HORSE RACING - Lookin at Lucky looked good at Hollywood Park, giving Bob Baffert his fourth victory Saturday and providing yet another Kentucky Derby contender for the trainer. Racing's Drug Problem ? As industries strive to preserve integrity and convince the public of their success in doing so, one question remains -- will horse racing ever shed its tarnished image?

Scores and Sports Today 12/20/2009

NFL - Cowboys sink Saints 24-17; New Orelans falls to 13-1. Drew Brees' Saints won't finish the regular season unbeaten as Dallas handed New Orleans its first loss. Saints QB Brees sets franchise record for TD passes. Snow pushes back 49ers-Eagles start time.

NCAA FootBall - Not a bad start to the bowl season. Wyoming rallies to force overtime, stages a goal-line stand and wins in the second OT, beating Fresno State 35-28 in the New Mexico Bowl. Tom Savage, another true freshman who threw for a career-best 294 yards in Saturday night's 45-24 victory over Central Florida in the St. Petersburg Bowl.

NBA - Bulls withstand Johnson's 40 to end Hawks' win streak. Duncan's late slam helps Popovich notch 700th win. Kings' Evans hits winner, outduels fellow-rookie Jennings · Kaman, Davis help Clippers hold off Sixers in overtime. Knicks say Robinson's agent requested trade. Berger: NBA, union to exchange proposals at All-Star Roudup! Howard pulls down 20 boards as Magic rally.

NCAA Hoop's - Texas tops UNC at Cowboys Stadium. No. 7 Duke stifles No. 15 Gonzaga 76-41. USC hands Vols worst loss under Pearl. Old Dominion sends Hoyas to first loss. Richmond rallies to beat No. 13 FloridaNo. Kentucky posts 1,999th victory. Early run lifts No. 1 Kansas by Michigan. N. Mexico rallies from 16 down, now 12-0.

NHL - Surging Pens improve to 6-0 in shootouts. Ovechkin keys Caps' 3rd-period comeback. Leafs rookie Gustavsson beats Bruins 2-0. Devils pull Brodeur, get past Thrashers. Markov, Halak help Habs blank Islanders. Stars end Red Wings' 4-game win streak. Lundqvist's 36 saves give Rangers win. Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury had 31 saves as Pittsburgh beat the Sabres 2-1 and
improved to 6-0 in shootouts.

MLB - Red Sox 3B Lowell to have thumb surgery. Reds give 3B Rolen 2-year extension. Cubs deal Bradley to Mariners for Silva. Phils exercise Rollins for 2011 at $8.5M. Yanks ink Johnson, Damon return unlikely. Marlins, RHP Nolasco agree on $3.8M deal. LHP Gonzalez, Orioles finalize $12M deal. Dodgers sign free-agent INF Carroll.

GOLF - Spain's Pablo Martin remained in position for his second straight victory, shooting an even-par 72 on Saturday in the South African Open to take a one-stroke lead over Italy's Edoardo Molinari.

NASCAR - After a recent merger, Earnhardt-Ganassi surprised in '09. And with experienced Juan Pablo Montoya and newcomer Jamie McMurray, EGR will compete again.

MMA & BOXING - Vitali Klitschko, from the Ukraine, WBC heavyweight boxing world champion, jubilates after winning the fight against his challenger Kevin Johnson, from the USA, during their WBC heavyweight title bout in Berne, Switzerland, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.

TENNIS - His 6-9 frame and agility could make John Isner a great player. Add a thundering serve and his future looks good. But is he the one to revamp American men's tennis? Molik loses wild-card playoff for Australian Open.

HORSE RACING - Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott will have a stable of approximately 12 horses in Southern California beginning next month, including an undetermined number from Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms. Baffert wins 4 as Lookin at Lucky takes Cashcall.

Scores and Sports Today 12/19/2009

NFL - The Bengals followed one tragedy with a win. This will be more difficult, visiting a Chargers team looking for the inside track to the AFC's No. 2 seed. Brees said there is no consideration of holding back when the 13-0 Saints continue the homestretch of the regular season Saturday with a matchup against the visiting Dallas Cowboys 8:20 PM.

NCAA FootBall - Pat Hill and Fresno State kick off the 34-game bowl sked vs. Wyoming. New Mexico Bowl, 4:30 ET.

NBA - 76ers snap Celtics' streak at 11, 98-97. Paul's 30, 19 lift Hornets by Nuggets. Dirk, Landry hurt as Rockets top Mavs. Arenas scores 45, Wizards snap skid. Hawks rout Jazz for sixth straight winJames' 26 help Cavs hold off Bucks. Knicks rally from 20 down, top Clippers.

NCAA Hoop's - Super Saturday- Here's a look at this weekend's top five games-North Carolina-Texas2 PM Saturday, is just one of several interesting matchups this weekend. Manny Harris has beenthe lone bright spot for Michigan so far. Michigan at Kansas,noon Saturday, ESPN. Xavier at Butler, 2 p.m. Saturday, ESPN2. Duke vs.Gonzaga in New York, 4 p.m. Saturday, CBS. Florida State at Ga.Tech 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox Sports Net. And many more to keep your eye on!

NHL - Up in smoke-Minnesota's equipment truck caught fire and much of the players' gear was completely destroyed. Brodeur sets record for games played. Toews lifts Blackhawks by Bruins in SO. Sabres' Miller makes 40 saves, wins 20th, Wild scrambling for equipment after fire. Raymond scores 2 as Canucks top Capitals. Lecavalier helps Tampa halt 6-game slide. Wings F Zetterberg out at least 2 weeks. Panthers rip 'Canes in opener of series.

MLB - Finally, there's a taker for Milton Bradley. The Cubs, who have been trying to trade the moody outfielder for weeks, send him to Seattle for pitcher Carlos Silva. Phils exercise Rollinsfor 2011 at $8.5. MYanks ink Johnson, Damon return unlikely. Marlins, RHP Nolasco agree on $3.8M deal. New M's P Lee wanted to stay with Phils. LHP Gonzalez, Orioles finalize $12M deal.

GOLF - Flying highEarly Race to Dubai leader Pablo Martin moved to the top of the South African Open leaderboard with a 68 on Friday. PGA Tour has one fewer event, $4 million less money.

NASCAR - CJM Racing, which had 12 top-10 finishes in the Nationwide Series last season, has suspended operations. Denny Hamlin and Scott Lagasse Jr. drove the No. 11 Toyota for CJM last season. They combined for five top-five finishes and two second-place showings.

SOCCER - MLS - DC United gets Castillo on loan from Mexican club. Wizards chief says move to Kansas in the works. Donovan can join foreign club on loan. Everton completes loan deal for Galaxy captain.

Scores & Sports Today 12/18/2009

NFL - Conservative plan? Peyton Manning was having none of it as he and the Colts made daring plays to beat the Jags and stay perfect. Manning threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, including a 65-yarder to Reggie Wayne(notes) to go ahead for good, and the Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-31 Thursday night to improve to 14-0 for the first time in franchise history. he wild game on a cool night included 714 yards, 43 first downs, 10 lead changes, six punts, several big plays and just two turnovers.

NCAA FootBall - Edwards first two-time winner of Payton Award. Marshall signs new coach Holliday to five-year deal. Ohio State wideout Carter will miss Rose Bowl. Wayne State's Bell leads AP Little All-America team. CMU's Jones agrees to five-year deal with Cincinnati. Still recovering, Cal's Best to miss Poinsettia Bowl. San Jose State introduces new coach MacIntyre. Best player: Tebow; Biggest upset: App. State over Michigan; Best program: USC; Best performance: Vince Young.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0a2uOYBM7

NBA - Bayless' career-high 29 propels Blazers by Suns. Wade, Heat win second in row vs. Howard, Magic. Bulls rally from17 down, post third win in last 17. Knee arthritis to sideline Iverson tonight vs. Celts. Nelson could be back in Magic lineup next week. Billups (groin) may miss game at New Orleans. Injury-depleted Blazers bring up forward Tolliver. Bryant's OT buzzer-beater leads L.A. past Bucks.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0a2yoLrLH

NCAA Hoop's - North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough is the only player in ACC history to be named first-team All-American four times. UNLV swats 9 shots, buries 10 triples in home win. LSU evades Nicholls State upset on Mitchell trey. Florida St. blows big lead, rallies to beat Auburn.
Scores and more: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/scoreboard

NHL - Sharks end 4-game skid as Marleau scores twice. Hornqvist's three points help Preds subdue Oilers. Wings' Howard posts 1st shutout; Zetterberg hurt. Lang's SO wrister gives 'Yotes another road win. Peverley's OT tip-in decisive, Thrashers trip Stars. Penguins use SO to obtain fourth straight victory. Wild fluster Canadiens, collect ninth win in last 12. Rangers topple Isles, end five-game losing streak. Calgary made two goals stand up for a key home victory. Dion Phaneuf and Nigel Dawes scored as the Flames dropped the Kings 2-1 in a matchup of Western Conference powers
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0a30tT6Nb

MLB - A-Rod doesn't need more hip surgery. New M's P Lee wanted to stay with Phils. 3B Atkins, LHP Gonzalez agree with O's. Yankees welcome CF Granderson. Deal done: Halladay to Phils, Lee to M's. Dodgers, 2B Carroll agree to 2-year deal. Mets sign reliever Igarashi for 2 year. sLackey, Red Sox finalize $82.5M deal.

GOLF - Els goes winless for first time since. Yogi Berra an 'ambassador' at Bob Hope Classic. Stricker, Kelly team to capture Shark Shootout. Allenby edges out two in Australian PGA victory.

NASCAR - Patrick to make NASCAR debut at California. Troubled Milwaukee Mile won't host 2010. Bad Is Good ? What built NASCAR -- a rough-and-tumble attitude from the drivers -- hardly exists today. Whether it's the money or the sponsors or something else, this sport needs bad boys again.

SOCCER -NCAA - Virginia tops Akron on PKs to win NCAA title. The Cavaliers beat Akron 3-2 on penalty kicks after a scoreless game to win the NCAA Men's College Cup on Sunday.

TENNIS - A sports court accepted Richard Gasquet's claim a kiss caused him to test positive for cocaine and cleared him of any wrong doing Thursday.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_ylt=AiKKBtTBttE757KN6CtqulY4v7YF?slug=ap-cas-gasquet&prov=ap&type=lgns

HORSE RACING - Racing Terms from A to Z:
Glossary: http://www.cbssports.com/horseracing/glossary

Scores & Sports Today 12/17/2009

NFL - High Voltage-Quietly, Philip Rivers and the Chargers are on an eight-game winning streak. The Bolts' QB also has vaulted in the latest MVP Watch. Chad Henne and the Dolphins are gaining confidence and appear playoff-bound. Henry 'battling for his life' Bengals WR Chris Henry suffered "life-threatening injuries" after falling out of a truck. New England may be struggling, but its still in line for a high seed in the AFC playoffs. Freeney, Mathis iffy for Colts' clash with Jags Thursday 12/17.
NFL Playoff Projections, Week 15: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/dom_bonvissuto/12/16/week.15/index.html

NCAA FootBall - Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Missouri are the most commonly discussed candidates for Big Ten expansion.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ZwtXSJUR
Bowl Rankings: Rating all 34 bowls: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12669030/bowl-rankings-rating-all-34-bowls-from-pasadena-to-pizza

NBA - Bryant's OT buzzer-beater lifts Lakers. Billups injures groin in Nuggets' win. Magic spoil Turkoglu's Orlando return. James' 36 power Cavs past Sixers. Johnson helps Hawks win fifth straight. Hornets rally from 16 down vs. Pistons. Dirk's 35 and 11 lift Mavs over Thunder. Spurs earn rare road win, top Warriors.
Score and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - UAB hands No. 25 Cincinnati 2nd straight defeat. No. 19 New Mexico rolls to 9-0 with rout of NAU. Warren's 32 lift No. 20 Ole Miss past UTEP in OT. Duquesne player who nearly died earns degree. No. 18 Buckeyes romp past Presbyterian by 30. No. 22 Georgia Tech drops Ark-Pine Bluff to 0-8.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ZwvrCzDT

NHL - Martin Brodeur tied Patrick Roy's mark for regular-season appearances by a goalie in the Devils' 2-1 win over Montreal. Ruutu's hat trick lifts 'Canes by Stars. Blackhawks earn second shutout in a rowIsles hand Rangers fifth straight loss. Prucha scores twice, Coyotes win. Rookie Sexton leads Ducks past Canucks. Senators' Elliott beats Sabres 2-0. Frolik's late goal lifts Panthers. It wasn't that long ago when Canadian teams were struggling to survive in the NHL. Now, teams north of the border are helping keep the league level.
Scores and more: http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says he made a priority of sewing up ace starter Roy Halladay through 2013. Lackey, Red Sox finalize $82.5M deal. Ryan: Rangers sale puts focus on field. Matsui inks $6M, 1-year deal with Angels. O's, Mike Gonzalez agree on 2-year deal. OF Cameron, Red Sox finalize 2-year deal. White Sox acquire OF Pierre from Dodgers. Tigers INF Santiago gets 2-year deal.

GOLF - People, ABC News and NBC News have announced today that Elin Nordegren will divorce golf star Tiger Woods who was named Athlete of the Decade by The Associated Press.

NASCAR - Now that Jimmie Johnson (right) has joined Jeff Gordon with four Cup titles, the question is: Who's had the better career so far? Marty Reid will take over as lap-by-lap announcer for ESPN's NASCAR coverage in 2010, with Dr. Jerry Punch returning to his role as a pit reporter.

MMA & Boxing - Schedules & Results: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/mma/schedules/?eref=sinav

SOCCER - Landon Donovan's latest stint in Europe with Everton on loan from the Galaxy will be his chance to showcase his talents before South Africa.

TENNIS - Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse are eligible to compete again after the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday lifted their one-year suspensions. Roger Federer, Serena Williams are SI.com's men's and women's players of year.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/12/16/baggies/index.html#ixzz0Zx1zVXoq

HORSE RACING - Mast Track ends losing streak in Native Diver. Six months ago, Rodman ran in a $35,000 claiming race. In two months, he may be running in the Grade 1 Donn Handicap.

Scores & Sports Today 12/16/2009

NFL - Which NFC team will be the last to make the playoffs? Looks like it's the Cowboys or the rival Giants. The rising Packers visit the free-falling Steelers in an intriguing tilt.
See Power Rankings: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12665036/power-rankings-disparity-helping-to-breed-unbeatens

NCAA FootBall - Penn State pushed the Big Ten dial to 11. Is it time to turn the amp to 12? The conference is ready to actively explore expansion. No. 1 Alabama boasts six AP All-Americans.
See College Bowl Pick'em ** @ http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl

NBA - Bryant scores 42 despite broken finger. McGrady makes season debut, Rockets win. Suns remain perfect at home, beat Spurs. O'Neal scores 16, protects Cavs in scrum. Aldridge leads Blazers on sore ankle. Artest calls Woods 'perfect role model 'Beasley's 28 help Heat end home skid. Bobcats snap Knicks' 4-game win streak. So much for Kobe Bryant's broken finger and stomach virus. He looked OK while scoring 42 points to lead the Lakers by the Bulls.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today/

NCAA Hoop's - Scheyer has 36, 7 3s as No. 7 Duke rolls. No. 9 Tennessee pulls away from Wyoming. Texas rips Texas-Pan American 104-42. Cardinals hope to shake early struggles. Samhan's 31 and 17 keep Saint Mary's hot. UCLA ends skid at 5, beats N. Mexico St. Minnesota's Hoffarber sinks 8 3s in rout. Tennessee pulled away to beat Wyoming but the Volunteers' spot in the top 10 hinges on better point guard play.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Kings slip past Oilers, take over 1st place in West. Fleischmann nets 2 goals; red-hot Caps bust Avs. Blues retire Hull's #16 sweater Bounce Flames. Legwand-led Preds hang season-high 7 on Bolts. Staal, Crosby tally 5 points as Pens pound Flyers. Wild upend Jackets late, win 4th straight at home.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0Zr4cSnMb

MLB - Halladay, Lee trade nearing completion. Group with Nolan Ryan could buy Rangers. White Sox acquire OF Pierre from Dodgers. Red Sox ready to welcome Lackey, Cameron. Jays' Lind wins designated hitter award. Mets near deal with
Japanese P Igarashi. Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman unleashed some heat during a workout that will land him a lucrative contract.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlBquQzLBnux_owdYLXDBRARvLYF?slug=jp-chapmanworkout121509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

GOLF - Tiger Woods Inc.- Tiger Woods is a corporation as well as a golfer, which is why his problems have attracted so much attention. A year ago, only diehards knew who Rory McIlroy was. The 20-year-old from Ireland is now ninth in the rankings.

MMA & Boxing - The Georgia Dome is a surprise entrant in the high-stakes battle over the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight. STRIKEFORCE returns to SHOWTIME with a sensational, strikers' main event featuring undefeated
superstar and former STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight Champion Cung Le against power punching Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith. SAT DECEMBER 19 10PM ET/PT.

NASCAR - Test Pattern- Danica Patrick looked confident checking out her new car last week. How will she look in a stock car Friday at Daytona? The most watched ARCA test ever looms. Tony Stewart's going Down Under for the holidays.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Tony-Stewart-s-going-Down-Under-for-the-holidays;_ylt=AmRzaILo1H_9fD0Y_QjC9zjov7YF?urn=nascar,208875

SOCCER - MLS - Think building an MLS team from scratch should be an easy job? Philadelphia Union manager Peter Nowak would likely beg to differ.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news;_ylt=AjLQSuP5o3ZAvV.M4LFV2yakvrYF?slug=goal-mondaymlsbreakdownnowaktake&prov=goal&type=lgns

HORSE RACING - Super send-off-Zenyatta will visit Santa Anita, site of her Breeders' Cup victory, on Dec. 26 to be honored at the track's winter meeting before beginning her breeding career. Six bids were submitted by a Friday night deadline to buy Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in Maryland from bankrupt Magna Entertainment Corp., a top officialfor the company's reorganization said on Monday.

Scores & Sports Today 12/15/2009

NFL - Arizona-San FranciscoThe Cardinals turned it over seven times in a 24-9 loss. Cardinal Sinners. In addition to throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble, Cards quarterback Kurt Warner was sacked four times.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ZlEO8XQA

NCAA FootBall - Washington QB Locker will return for senior year. So. Carolina tacks extra year on Spurrier's deal. Ohio St.'s Pryor not speaking about Rose Bowl. Kansas welcomes Turner Gill as new head coach. Harbaugh will remain with Stanford through '14. Kiffin: Recruitment investigation 'a compliment'. NW Missouri St. claims first D-II title since 1998
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ZlGU0FR3

NBA - Sixers end 12-game skid, top Warriors. Celtics extend winning streak to 11. Howard helps Magic top Pacers. Mavs win despite Dirk's season-low 10. Jazz suffer second loss to T'wolves. Anthony's 31 lift Nuggets over Thunder.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/scoreboards/today/

NCAA Hoop's - Penn fires Miller after 0-7 start. Kansas, Texas still 1-2 in AP poll. Lawal's 29 power No. 22 Georgia Tech. Big 12 places 5 teams in Top 25S. Carolina's Horn gets extension, raise. Marquette freshman F Maymon leaves team. Temple stuns No. 3 Villanova 75-65. Xavier beats No. 19 Cincy 83-79 in 2OT.
Scores and more: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/scoreboard

NHL - Horton hat trick leads Panthers' 7-1 rout of Isles. Preds' Sullivan sinks Jackets again with hat trick. Flyers rally past Bruins in Winter Classic preview. Hedberg stars in Thrashers' SO win over Rangers. Wings hold off 'Yotes behind Howard's 30 saves. Beauchemin gives Leafs rare victory over Sens. Sabres edge Habs 4-3, extend win streak to four.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0ZlIszfOi

MLB - A source indicates the Red Sox have reached a tentative five-year contract with John Lackey, pending a physical.Matsui, Angels in serious talks. Holliday-Cards talks include new offer. Yankees, Red Sox to meet in season opener. Red Sox offered Chapman $15.5M. The Phillies are close to acquiring Roy Halladay.

GOLF - Woods' doctor in PED probe. Tag Heuer to assess Woods sponsorship. Accenture ends sponsorship of Woods. PGA braces for Woods' impact on TV deal. Players ponder Tour without Woods. Stricker-Kelly team wins Shark Shootout.
Spain's Martin wins Alfred Dunhill. Woods speaks of family values in televised interview.
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MMA & BOXING - B.J. Penn made it clear that he is a man among boys in the UFC lightweight division. nk Mir, working at a disadvantage against Brock Lesnar, is aiming for a trilogy match with his rival. Paul Malignaggi (right) showed he's a player once again at 140 pounds with his unanimous win over Juan Diaz.

NASCAR - Kasey Kahne brought Richard Petty back to victory lane, but will 2010 be the last season the two are paired together? Kurt Busch finally has himself a new crew chief – his younger brother's old one. Danica to NASCAR-Give Danica Patrick credit – she's taking the risk of a lifetime.

HORSE RACING - She's Funomenal takes Hollywood Park feature. Turf Melody wins at wire in Springboard Mile. Sacred Kingdom takes sprint in Hong Kong. Pretty Boy Freud wins Big A feature.

Scores & Sports Today 12/14/2009

NFL - Manning, Colts fortify legacy with 22nd straight regular-season win Denver 16 Inndianapolis 28. Eagles topple Giants 45-38 to take over East. Chargers drop Cowboys. Peterson bounces back as Vikes rip Bengals. Dolphins top Jags, cloud wild card. Jets pick off Freeman three times in lopsided win NY 26 Tampa Bay 3. Titans throttle Rams. Let It Ride-With a shot at a perfect Super Bowl matchup, the Saints and Colts can't let up now.
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NCAA FootBall - Four Big Six schools hired new coaches in the past week: Kansas with Turner Gill, Louisville with Charlie Strong, Notre Dame with Brian Kelly and Virginia with Mike London. Alabama's Mark Ingram nipped Stanford's Toby Gerhart by 28 points (1,304-1,276) to claim the Heisman Trophy.
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NBA - LeBron James put on a clinic with 44 points and Mo Williams hit a halfcourt shot in the Cavs' win over the Thunder. Hawks get easy 130-107 win over Nets. Bosh helps power Raptors by Rockets. Gay's 41 lead Grizzlies to rout of Heat. Spurs extend streak over Clips to 13.
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NCAA Hoop's - Villanova has been ousted from the ranks of the unbeaten after a defeat to Philadelphia rival Temple. Xavier beats No. 19 Cincy 83-79 in 2OT. No. 7 Syracuse wins easily, now 10-0. Clemson's win streak over Furman now 27. N'Western hits school-best 20 3s in win. Purdue rallies from 16 down, tops Tide. Kentucky uses 18-0 run to win at Indiana. Vaughn powers No. 15 Hoyas by Washington.
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NHL - Avs 3-0 vs. Flames, take over first in Northwest. Winter Classic teams take early look at Fenway. Canucks knock off Wild Kings crown Stars in OT. Kovalev's hat trick, 400th goal, propel Senators. Bertuzzi scores twice again, Wings dump Preds. Isles surprise B's. Sabres take lead in Northeast. Sharks drop season-high fifth in row. Talking Points- The hot topic at this week's board of governors meetings will be Ice Edge's offer for the Coyotes.
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MLB - Jason Bay is one of the top free agents still available, but he may have trouble landing a five-year deal. Albert Pujols burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2001, and he's eclipsed 30 homers and 100 RBIs every year since. As if MLB clubs didn't have enough options in a saturated free-agent market, veterans Chien-Ming Wang, Jack Cust, Matt Capps and Garrett Atkins are suddenly available to all bidders.
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GOLF - Accenture: Woods isn't the 'right representative'. Eagle helps Stricker, Kelly win Shark Shootout. Martin shoots 69 for one-shot victory in South Africa.

MMA & Boxing - Penn scores TKO over Sanchez at UFC 107, retains title.
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TENNIS - Safina withdraws from Brisbane event. Spain captain Costa out of hospital.

HORSE RACING - She's Funomenal takes Hollywood Park feature. Turf Melody wins at wire in Springboard Mile. Sacred Kingdom takes sprint in Hong Kong. Pretty Boy Freud wins Big A feature.
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Scores and Sports Today 12/13/2009

NFL - Will Carson Palmer's Bengals be the second straight contender to slow down the Vikings? Saints aim high while floundering Falcons target survival. Colts have more than history at stake vs. Broncos. Before 16-0, the Saints and Colts must win Sunday. New Orleans visits desperate Atlanta, while Indy hosts the resurgent Broncos.

NCAA FootBall - It's about time. Sophomore running back Mark Ingram ends Alabama's Heisman drought, edging Stanford's Toby Gerhart by 28 points. Ingram's hard-nosed style takes home a well-earned honor. Navy captures eighth straight victory over Army. Florida State has hired Mark Stoops as defensive coordinator. Stoops served the past six years as defensive coordinator at Arizona.

NBA - An ailing Kobe Bryant scored just 16 points as the Jazz snapped the Lakers' 11-game winning streak, 102-94. Rondo, Celtics earn 10th straight win. Nuggets erase 17-point deficit, top SunsRip returns, Pistons win fifth straight. Nowitzki's late jumper lifts Mavs in OT. Cavs C O'Neal questionable vs. Thunder. Pacers win on free throws after replay. Ridnour lifts Bucks by Blazers in 2OT.

NCAA Hoop's - Georgetown beats No. 17 Washington 74-66 to improve to 8-0 -- but are the Hoyas for real? After all, they started fast last year and wound up in NIT. Bledsoe, Patterson lead UK past Indiana 75. No. 5 Purdue rallies from 16 down to defeat 'Bama. Ohio State falls to Butler in first outing minus Turner. Parrish: Ex-Card Caracter cleared to play for UTEP. New Mexico edges Texas A&M, improvesto 10-0. Sharpshooting Pullen propels K-State past UNLV. Injured Brown exits early as 'Horns blast Bobcats · Freshman Henry scores 31 as Kansas routs La Salle. Leuer leads Wisconsin over in-state rival Marquette · Short-handed WVU dominates Coppin State.

NHL - Alex Kovalev (center) scored three goals to push him over 400 for his career in Ottawa's 4-2 win over Carolina. Kings tie for 1st in West after SO winBertuzzi helps Red Wings win in OT. Leafs top Caps, continue home surge. Malkin's PP goal in OT gives Pens win. Sharks' skid at 5 after loss to Coyotes. Roloson, Nielsen lift Islanders in OT. Kaleta scores 2, Sabres beat Rangers.

MLB - Although John Lackey is among the big names who haven't signed, 32 free agents have contracts with new teams. Yankees pitcher Wang enters free-agent market. Rays' Navarro stays in Tampa with one-year deal· Lyon, Astros complete three-year, $15M contract. Pirates cut Capps, Dumatrait loose, keep Cedeno. Correia stays with Padres for $3.6 million contract.

GOLF - Tiger interview on family to be aired in New Zealand. Gillette to remove Tiger from print, TV advertising. Stricker-Kelly pair stages rally to lead Shark Shootout. Allenby manages four- shot win at Australian PGA. Martin stays in front of charging Els in South Africa. Kim wins in Dubai; Order of Merit goes to Gustafson. Court bars publication of Woods photos, video in UK.

MMA & BOXING - Paul Malignaggi (top) beat Juan Diaz by unanimous decision Saturday night, a clear outcome after a controversial fight in August. Klitschko retains title. Vitali Klitschko won a unanimous decision vs. Kevin Johnson on Saturday to keep his WBC heavyweight crown.Timothy Bradley is still perfect after beating Lamont Peterson via decision. Mayweather-Pacquiao-Dallas
is likely out for hosting the megafight after a planned visit is abruptly canceled.

NASCAR - He finished dead last in the Chase, but to Brian Vickers, the things that got him there made 2009 a success. Red Bull Racing hopes lessons learned will lead to a better showing in 2010.

TENNIS - Boasting a run of 15 Grand Slam singles titles, 21 Slam finals, 237 straight weeks ranked No. 1 and more, could Roger Federer be the "athlete of the decade"?

HORSE RACING - A new race on the Fair Grounds stakes schedule will be called the New Orleans Ladies, the track announced Tuesday, while restating its hopes that the race will serve as a launching pad for Rachel Alexandra's 2010 campaign.

Scores and Sports Today 12/12/2009

NFL - Patriots QB Brady returns to practice. Mangini confident he'll keep Browns job. Falcons QB Ryan listed as questionable. Titans QB Young questionable vs. Rams. Panthers QB Moore in for Delhomme again. The big Chargers-Cowboys showdown might hinge on Antonio Gates.

NCAA FootBall - Kelly calls Irish dream job. Wetzel: Illinois keeps Zook but fires 4 coaches. Kansas denies offering coaching job. Suh a factor in close Heisman race. JoePa, Penn St. preparing for bowl game. Cincy gets ready for bowl without Kelly. Bowl berth on line for Army vs. Navy. Villanova advances to FCS semifinals beating William & Mary 14-13. Tradition returns- Army-Navy will have the national stage to itself. Best of non-BCS bowls Jim Harbaugh and Stanford vs. Oklahoma is one to see.

NBA - Bryant breaks finger, Lakers' run at 11. Amare's dunk helps Suns beat Magic. Rockets five 76ers 12th loss in row. James' 33 lift Cavs past Trail Blazers. Nowitzki, Dampier lead Mavs past Heat.Johnson helps Hawks rout Raptors. Knicks score last 18, extend win streak. Durant has 32 and 10 to lift Thunder.

NCAA Hoop's - Prince's 17 lift No. 9 Tennessee. Indiana expects test from No. 4 Kentucky. St. Mary's G Hunter out for season. Wake Forest G Tucker leaving program. W. Kentucky ends 10-game skid to Vandy. Brackins' 28 help Iowa State beat Iowa. Duke and Jon Scheyer lost to the Big Ten in their recent challenge, but is the ACC still the top league so far this season?

NHL - Ice Edge on brink of buying Coyotes. Lalime's 39 saves lift Sabres by Chicago. Stars top Sharks in 11th shootout round. Green, Semin rally Caps by 'Canes in OT. Bertuzzi ties game, lifts Wings in OT. Panthers' Clemmensen cools Devils, 4-2. Oilers score 4 in 3rd to beat Blues 5-3. Havlat scores in OT, Wild defeat Flames.

MLB - Cardinals made offer to free agent Holliday. Healthy Harden's goal: 200 innings for Rangers. White Sox sign reliever Putz to one-year deal. Rays sign RHP Soriano to 1-year, $7.25M deal. Pudge signs two-year, $6 million deal with Nats. Kendall signs on to be Royals' everyday catcher. Astros sign Feliz to one-year, $4.5 million deal.

GOLF - Woods to take indefinite leave from golf. Daly thinks Woods should come clean. UK court issues injunction in Woods case. Allenby shoots 66, leads Australian PGA. Golfers say they didn't talk about Woods. Kelly-Stricker team shares Shootout lead. Wie falls 6 behind In-Kyung Kim in Dubai.

MMA & BOXING - Pascal defenats Diaconu to keep 175-pound title. Zaveck wins IBF welterweight title. Unbeatens Bradley, Peterson meet in desert. Diaz out to prove win over Malignaggi was no fluke. Vitali Klitschko defends title vs. Kevin Johnson. The Juan Diaz-Paulie Malignaggi rematch should have been placed in Malignaggi's hometown of New York, but it wasn't. Juan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi will be looking for a more definitive outcome when they meet again on Saturday.

TENNIS - Unfamiliar World-Is the tennis landscape slowly changing? With the Roger-Rafa rivalry ground to a halt, 2010 is shaping up to be a year of transition.

HORSE RACING - Their Fair Shares-Why aren't racing silks as colorful as NASCAR racing suits? Lack of revenue-sharing agreements and universal standards are roadblocks to nationwide advertising on jockey attire. Rosario ties Shoemaker with 6 winners at Hollypark. Ohio barn fire deaths raise questions. She's Prime wins Aqueduct feature.