NFL - Todays the "PRO BOWL" - AWOL McKinnie dismissed from NFC Pro Bowl team. Since the rosters for Sunday's game in Miami were first announced, more than a dozen players have been scratched. Next Sunday - "SUPER BOWL XLIV" is not a classic in the making. Peyton Manning's precise passing, the Colts' undervalued running game and an effective defense will lead to an Indy romp over the Saints. Donald Brown and Joseph Addai run well when asked.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Senior Bowl yesterday - Mardy Gilyard’s big plays outshine Tebow in Senior Bowl The former Cincinnati star turned in an awfully strong audition for a much more lucrative career in Saturday’s Senior Bowl, racking up 103 yards receiving and catching a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help the North race to a 31-13 victory over the South. TeBow fumbled twice and finished 8 of 12 passing for 50 yards in the showcase for senior NFL prospects.
Alabama players accounted for all of the South’s points. Robinson hit tight end Colin Peek for a 19-yard touchdown and Leigh Tiffin booted field goals of 43 and 33 yards.
NBA - Collison, Hornets top streaking Grizzlies. Magic take over Southeast lead by crushing Hawks. Wallace nets season-high 38, propels Bobcats past KingS. Jamison grabs career-best 23 boards to fuel Wizards. Warrick steps up in fourth, fuels Bucks past Heat. Andre Miller puts the Blazers on his back -- and then some. The veteran guard explodes for a career-high 52 points, including 25 in the fourth and overtime, to lead short-handed Portland past the Mavs 114-112.
NCAA HOOP's - No. 7 Hoyas handle No. 8 Devils 145. Baylor uses free throws to beat Texas in overtime. No. 4 'Cuse rallies from 18 down to edge DePaul. Lowhorn fuels USF to upset of No. 13 Gonzaga. Caracter helps UTEP sink No. 25 UAB in double OT. Butler anchors West Virginia's comeback vs. L'ville. Marquette slips past No. 19 UConn in final seconds. Another double-double for Cousins as Kentucky rolls 13. With old coach watching, Owls hold off La Salle.
MLB - Pirates owner refused Lemieux's bid. Giants, closer Wilson agree to one-year deal. Catalanotto accepts Mets' minor league contract. Yanks to take World Series trophy on Asian tour. Cubs, Nady complete one-year deal worth $3.3M.
GOLF - Torrey Pines: Imada leads by two. Gates earns one-shot victory at New Zealand Open. Casey, Dredge share Round 3 Qatar Masters lead. Brit bookies cut odds on Woods playing at Masters.
NASCAR - Logano wins second Toyota All-Star Showdown. It's not the official start to the Cup season, but with Jimmie Johnson leading a star-studded lineup in Daytona's Rolex 24 Hours, fans can whet their appetites.
MMA & BOXING - Not bad for an old man. NFL great Herschel Walker, 47, wins his first pro MMA bout via TKO at Strikeforce: Miami. Also on the show, Bobby Lashley destroys Wes Sims and Robbie Lawler scores a dramatic hail-mary knockout.
TENNIS - Federer cruises to 16th major, foils Brits, Murray · Federer, Serena to stay No. 1 in upcoming rankings. It isn't easy but Serena Williams nabs a fifth Aussie Open.
HORSE RACING - Lecomte Stakes winner Ron the Greek appeared to have exited his victory last Saturday at Fair Grounds in good physical condition, and is likely to make his next start in the Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 20, trainer Tom Amoss said.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/30/2010
NFL - Warner retires after 12-year NFL career. Even with Kurt Warner in retirement, the Cardinals should thrive with Matt Leinart projected to take over the offense in '10. Freeney, Powers miss Colts practice, both listed as questionable. Peppers, McKinnie miss Pro Bowl practice. Tomorrow 01/31/2010 is the SUPER BOWL from Miami!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Today is the SENIOR BOWL - Tebow to run NFL offense at Senior Bowl! Everyone's focus at the Senior Bowl will be on Tim Tebow, who needs to show he can play under center. There’s no doubt it has been the Tim Tebow week. After all, who was the last Senior Bowl player to need two police escorts to come off the field every day? Here are five players whom we knew little or nothing about coming in but all have been impressed by them this week: From Washington LineBacker Donald Butler, Boston College Center Matt Tennant, Arkansas State Defensive End Alex Carrington, Citadel Wide Reciever Andre Roberts, Miami
(Fla.) Tight End Jimmy Graham. And there are more.
NBA - Hawks finish season sweep of Celtics. James nears triple-double, Cavs. Thunder snap Nuggets' win streak at 9. Bulls win in OT, push road streak to. Jackson wins in return to Golden State. Short-handed Jazz ride Millsap by Kings. Boykins' last-second shot lifts Wizards. So much for the Celtics' dominance over the Hawks. Atlanta completed a season sweep by beating Boston for the fourth time.
NCAA HOOP's - Kentucky tries to regroup for Vanderbilt. No. 7 Georgetown set to host No.8 Duke. No. 2 Kansas visits No. 11 Kansas State. Moss out as UNC-Wilmington coach. Bad weather postpones Arkansas-Ole Miss. Told you so-Devan Downey backed up his words with deeds in South Carolina's win over Kentucky.
NHL - Caps show off depth, win ninth straight. Red Wings' Howard stops 46 shots in win. Modano scores 2, Stars defeat Avs 3-2. Zajac rescues Devils with overtime goal. Sabres extend Bruins' losing streak to 6. Wisniewski lifts Ducks past Tampa in SO. The Devils let the Leafs off the hook in the final minutes of regulation, but Travis Zajac rescued New Jersey in OT.
MLB - A productive Manny Ramirez would make the Dodgers' deficiencies in starting pitching and ownership less apparent. Twins optimistic Mauer will ink new deal. Mets bring back INF Tatis, sign RHP Fogg. Mariners, OF Byrnes agree to deals. Feldman, Rangers agree on $2.4M, 1 year. Angels LHP Saunders agrees to $3.7M deal. Twins' Morales, Punto have wrist surgery. Nationals, RHP Batista agree to contract. A's, RHP Wuertz agree on 2 years, $5.25M. Missing in action-The Royals will appear on Sunday Night Baseball for the first time since 1996.
GOLF - Just one round into his 2010 season, Phil Mickelson is already in the middle of a cheating controversy. McCarron accuses Mickelson of 'cheating. 'Daly misses cut, says he's retiring. Points, Imada lead by 2 at Torrey Pines.
NASCAR - A year ago, Carl Edwards was the favorite to unseat Jimmie Johnson. Now, he's hoping to get back on the winning track. NASCAR lowered the fee it charges to hold NASCAR races, and the trickle down affects nearly every aspect of events. The reduction should allow track owners to reduce ticket prices and lower various fees associated with holding a race
MMA & BOXING - Boom or bust-A lot rides on Herschel Walker's mixed martial arts debut. Shane Mosley has signed his contract to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a welterweight fight on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
SOCCER - MLS - Extension insider- Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad said "two or three major stumbling blocks" remain as the players' union and league get closer on a new CBA. MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 12.
TENNIS - Serena Williams won her 12th Grand Slam singles title Saturday night after beating Justine Henin in the Australian Open women's final. Murray out to end Britain's long drought. Men's final: Federer-Murray-After rolling over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semis, Roger Federer looks primed for a fourth Australian Open title. Serena, Venus win Aussie doubles title.
HORSE RACING - Andina wins Santa Anita feature race. King David J wins Big A feature. Pa. to probe deaths. Penn National is asking state officials to investigate a horseman after 10 of his horses were euthanized on the track in 13 months – two last week alone.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Today is the SENIOR BOWL - Tebow to run NFL offense at Senior Bowl! Everyone's focus at the Senior Bowl will be on Tim Tebow, who needs to show he can play under center. There’s no doubt it has been the Tim Tebow week. After all, who was the last Senior Bowl player to need two police escorts to come off the field every day? Here are five players whom we knew little or nothing about coming in but all have been impressed by them this week: From Washington LineBacker Donald Butler, Boston College Center Matt Tennant, Arkansas State Defensive End Alex Carrington, Citadel Wide Reciever Andre Roberts, Miami
(Fla.) Tight End Jimmy Graham. And there are more.
NBA - Hawks finish season sweep of Celtics. James nears triple-double, Cavs. Thunder snap Nuggets' win streak at 9. Bulls win in OT, push road streak to. Jackson wins in return to Golden State. Short-handed Jazz ride Millsap by Kings. Boykins' last-second shot lifts Wizards. So much for the Celtics' dominance over the Hawks. Atlanta completed a season sweep by beating Boston for the fourth time.
NCAA HOOP's - Kentucky tries to regroup for Vanderbilt. No. 7 Georgetown set to host No.8 Duke. No. 2 Kansas visits No. 11 Kansas State. Moss out as UNC-Wilmington coach. Bad weather postpones Arkansas-Ole Miss. Told you so-Devan Downey backed up his words with deeds in South Carolina's win over Kentucky.
NHL - Caps show off depth, win ninth straight. Red Wings' Howard stops 46 shots in win. Modano scores 2, Stars defeat Avs 3-2. Zajac rescues Devils with overtime goal. Sabres extend Bruins' losing streak to 6. Wisniewski lifts Ducks past Tampa in SO. The Devils let the Leafs off the hook in the final minutes of regulation, but Travis Zajac rescued New Jersey in OT.
MLB - A productive Manny Ramirez would make the Dodgers' deficiencies in starting pitching and ownership less apparent. Twins optimistic Mauer will ink new deal. Mets bring back INF Tatis, sign RHP Fogg. Mariners, OF Byrnes agree to deals. Feldman, Rangers agree on $2.4M, 1 year. Angels LHP Saunders agrees to $3.7M deal. Twins' Morales, Punto have wrist surgery. Nationals, RHP Batista agree to contract. A's, RHP Wuertz agree on 2 years, $5.25M. Missing in action-The Royals will appear on Sunday Night Baseball for the first time since 1996.
GOLF - Just one round into his 2010 season, Phil Mickelson is already in the middle of a cheating controversy. McCarron accuses Mickelson of 'cheating. 'Daly misses cut, says he's retiring. Points, Imada lead by 2 at Torrey Pines.
NASCAR - A year ago, Carl Edwards was the favorite to unseat Jimmie Johnson. Now, he's hoping to get back on the winning track. NASCAR lowered the fee it charges to hold NASCAR races, and the trickle down affects nearly every aspect of events. The reduction should allow track owners to reduce ticket prices and lower various fees associated with holding a race
MMA & BOXING - Boom or bust-A lot rides on Herschel Walker's mixed martial arts debut. Shane Mosley has signed his contract to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a welterweight fight on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
SOCCER - MLS - Extension insider- Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad said "two or three major stumbling blocks" remain as the players' union and league get closer on a new CBA. MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 12.
TENNIS - Serena Williams won her 12th Grand Slam singles title Saturday night after beating Justine Henin in the Australian Open women's final. Murray out to end Britain's long drought. Men's final: Federer-Murray-After rolling over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semis, Roger Federer looks primed for a fourth Australian Open title. Serena, Venus win Aussie doubles title.
HORSE RACING - Andina wins Santa Anita feature race. King David J wins Big A feature. Pa. to probe deaths. Penn National is asking state officials to investigate a horseman after 10 of his horses were euthanized on the track in 13 months – two last week alone.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/29/2010
NFL - Coordinator Gregg Williams is not hiding the fact that he expects his Saints defense to beat up Peyton Manning. Colts DE Freeney misses practice again. The Colts have been elite for good reason. Their detail-oriented approach, especially that of their film-intensive quarterback, is on display as they prep for the challenging NFC champion Saints. That's what the week has been about for the Colts, AFC champions for a second time in four seasons: Preparation, preparation, and more preparation!
NBA - Stretch run- The Celtics will know a lot more about themselves after they play the Magic, Hawks and Lakers. Bosh, 7 first-timers make All-Star teams.
Magic rally, top Celtics on Lewis layup. Suns reserves key comeback to beat Mavs. Nuggets' Karl to coach West All-Stars. Bosh, Turkoglu lead Raptors by Knicks. Lewis leads Magic's rally to stun Celts.
NCAA HOOP's - No. 10 Purdue holds off No. 16 Wisconsin. No. 13 'Zags rally, push win streak to 9. Pitt finishes strong, beats St. John's. No. 22 Ga. Tech bounces back, rips Wake. No. 18 Mississippi tops Auburn 84-74. 'Nova beats Irish for first 19-1 start. Vandy last undefeated team in SEC play. Cal keeps sole possession of Pac-10 lead. No. 10 Purdue needed to hold serve at home against Wisconsin, and it needed all 40 minutes to do it. The Boilermakers survived 60-57 when Trevon Hughes missed in the final seconds.
NHL - 'Hawks blow big lead, top Sharks in OT. Sens win eighth straight, tie club mark. Blues extend Oilers' losing streak to 12. Coyotes hand Flames ninth straight loss. Havlat sends Wild to 1-0 win over Avs. Slater helps Thrashers rally past Flyers. Quick, Kopitar lead Kings past Jackets. Staal, surging 'Canes defeat Islanders. Hawks Hold On- Rallying from a 3-0 deficit and forcing OT wasn't enough for the Sharks on Thursday. Troy Brouwer scored in the extra session to give Chicago a 4-3 win over San Jose.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Myron Rolle, a standout safety at Florida State, spent the past 14 months as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, and he still has a 10,000 word thesis to write. But the former Seminole hasn't abandoned his NFL dreams. The No. 1 player is Florida-bound, but with the NCAA Football Signing Day less than a week away, plenty of recruits remain undecided. It's late January. Time to talk ... draft? With the Senior Bowl in full swing and the NFL Combine next month.
MLB - Target Field is done, but the Twins' construction isn't as they look to add another veteran starter and lock up Joe Mauer. CF Edmonds signs with Brewers. MLB players donating up to $1M to Haiti. Nationals, RHP Walker agree to deal. Mariners: Griffey 'ripped,' ready to go. Yankees, Winn agree to $2M, 1-year deal. Dawson unhappy he must join Hall as Expo. A's sign RHP Sheets to $10M, 1-year deal. Thome, Twins agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal.
GOLF - Farmers Insurance Open- With an opening 70, Phil Mickelson (above) trails Scott Piercy by six strokes after the first round in San Diego. Piercy
shoots 64 to lead at Torrey Pines.
NASCAR - Mark Martin nearly pulled off the unthinkable last season. He can't do himself one better and win a title in 2010, can he? Danica's schedule promises 12 Nationwide races.
MMA & BOXING - Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy, ran the 100 meters in under 10.3 and competed in the Olympic bobsled event. What's next? A career in
mixed martial arts, of course? Former NFL tailback Herschel Walker makes his mixed-martial-arts debut Saturday on a Strikeforce card in Miami.
SOCCER - MLS - Time to make a deal - MLS commissioner Don Garber, saying talks have been "constructive," announced that the league's players agree to extend bargaining in an effort to avoid a lockout.
TENNIS - Stars align for women's final- Serena Williams and Justine Henin take their intense rivalry to a Grand Slam final for the first time. Murray reaches 2nd Grand Slam final. Serena, Venus win Aussie doubles title.
HORSE RACING - Head start - Looking for early Kentucky Derby contenders? One horse to watch is Vale of York, according to a hypothetical ranking known as the Experimental Free Handicap. Unzip Me wins Santa Anita feature.
NBA - Stretch run- The Celtics will know a lot more about themselves after they play the Magic, Hawks and Lakers. Bosh, 7 first-timers make All-Star teams.
Magic rally, top Celtics on Lewis layup. Suns reserves key comeback to beat Mavs. Nuggets' Karl to coach West All-Stars. Bosh, Turkoglu lead Raptors by Knicks. Lewis leads Magic's rally to stun Celts.
NCAA HOOP's - No. 10 Purdue holds off No. 16 Wisconsin. No. 13 'Zags rally, push win streak to 9. Pitt finishes strong, beats St. John's. No. 22 Ga. Tech bounces back, rips Wake. No. 18 Mississippi tops Auburn 84-74. 'Nova beats Irish for first 19-1 start. Vandy last undefeated team in SEC play. Cal keeps sole possession of Pac-10 lead. No. 10 Purdue needed to hold serve at home against Wisconsin, and it needed all 40 minutes to do it. The Boilermakers survived 60-57 when Trevon Hughes missed in the final seconds.
NHL - 'Hawks blow big lead, top Sharks in OT. Sens win eighth straight, tie club mark. Blues extend Oilers' losing streak to 12. Coyotes hand Flames ninth straight loss. Havlat sends Wild to 1-0 win over Avs. Slater helps Thrashers rally past Flyers. Quick, Kopitar lead Kings past Jackets. Staal, surging 'Canes defeat Islanders. Hawks Hold On- Rallying from a 3-0 deficit and forcing OT wasn't enough for the Sharks on Thursday. Troy Brouwer scored in the extra session to give Chicago a 4-3 win over San Jose.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Myron Rolle, a standout safety at Florida State, spent the past 14 months as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, and he still has a 10,000 word thesis to write. But the former Seminole hasn't abandoned his NFL dreams. The No. 1 player is Florida-bound, but with the NCAA Football Signing Day less than a week away, plenty of recruits remain undecided. It's late January. Time to talk ... draft? With the Senior Bowl in full swing and the NFL Combine next month.
MLB - Target Field is done, but the Twins' construction isn't as they look to add another veteran starter and lock up Joe Mauer. CF Edmonds signs with Brewers. MLB players donating up to $1M to Haiti. Nationals, RHP Walker agree to deal. Mariners: Griffey 'ripped,' ready to go. Yankees, Winn agree to $2M, 1-year deal. Dawson unhappy he must join Hall as Expo. A's sign RHP Sheets to $10M, 1-year deal. Thome, Twins agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal.
GOLF - Farmers Insurance Open- With an opening 70, Phil Mickelson (above) trails Scott Piercy by six strokes after the first round in San Diego. Piercy
shoots 64 to lead at Torrey Pines.
NASCAR - Mark Martin nearly pulled off the unthinkable last season. He can't do himself one better and win a title in 2010, can he? Danica's schedule promises 12 Nationwide races.
MMA & BOXING - Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy, ran the 100 meters in under 10.3 and competed in the Olympic bobsled event. What's next? A career in
mixed martial arts, of course? Former NFL tailback Herschel Walker makes his mixed-martial-arts debut Saturday on a Strikeforce card in Miami.
SOCCER - MLS - Time to make a deal - MLS commissioner Don Garber, saying talks have been "constructive," announced that the league's players agree to extend bargaining in an effort to avoid a lockout.
TENNIS - Stars align for women's final- Serena Williams and Justine Henin take their intense rivalry to a Grand Slam final for the first time. Murray reaches 2nd Grand Slam final. Serena, Venus win Aussie doubles title.
HORSE RACING - Head start - Looking for early Kentucky Derby contenders? One horse to watch is Vale of York, according to a hypothetical ranking known as the Experimental Free Handicap. Unzip Me wins Santa Anita feature.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/28/2010
NFL - Agent: Warner to announce decision on future Friday 22. McNabb happy to hear Reid wants QB back in Philly 92. Practices begin as Pro Bowl breaks from tradition. Freeman: Colts vs. nation of Saints fans. Doyel: Perfect matchup? Sure, except ...Bills coach Gailey adds five assistants to staff. Jaguarsfire DL coach Monachino, hire Cullen. Georgia Tech's Smith takes OLB job with Bills. Browns add Schiefelbein as VP of football operations. Jackson to run Raiders offense. Players have to juggle media obligations, family arrangements, ticket requests and more during Super Bowl week. ile the Saints' Super Bowl berth should be celebrated, Sean Payton must make sure his players aren't complacent.
NBA - Gilbert Arenas' suspension allowed commissioner David Stern to mask the NBA's true problem: incompetent ownership. 'Melo sits, Nuggets win eighth
straight. Parker hurts ankle, Spurs beat Hawks. Wizards may try to void Arenas' contract. Bynum, Bryant help Lakers rip Pacers. Nets beat Clips to snap
11-game skid, Paul's 38 lift Hornets over Warriors. Jazz start strong, hold off Blazers. Since Shaquille O'Neal's minutes were reduced, the Cavaliers have
gone 23-6 and own the league's best record.
NCAA HOOP's - Jermaine Beal had 25 points as Vanderbilt handed Tennessee its first home loss of the year on Wednesday night. Who's in first place in the SEC? Hint: It's not Kentucky. After an 84-75 upset of No. 14 Tennessee, Vanderbilt has moved to 5-0 in the league and extended its win streak to 10 games. Dairese Gary's 25 points led No. 23 New Mexico to its fourth victory over a ranked opponent this season, beating No. 12 BYU 76-72. Providence runs down rebounding UConn. Gary's 25 spark New Mexico past No. 10 BYU. No. 7 Duke uses late run to stop Florida St. Charlotte rallies to knock off No. 15 Temple.
NHL - Score-at-will Caps win eighth straight. Sabres end skid, top Devils in SO. 'Canes roll, Rangers' skid reaches 4. Tampa wins 3rd straight, blanks Habs. Canucks win ahead of 6-week road trip. Eriksson, Auld rally Stars to win in SO. Miettinen scores two, Wild beat Wings. As the playoff races tighten, many teams aren't ready to call it a season.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Senior Bowl - Date: January 30, 2010 Kickoff: 3pm (CT) Stadium: Ladd-Peebles Stadium Place: Mobile Alabama! Tebow battles strep throat at Senior Bowl. Tide's Cody, Arenas aim to excite scouts. The Senior Bowl is the nation’s most unique football game and football’s premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country’s best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams.
MLB - Crop Dusters- The future still is bright in Texas, where the Rangers again have the best farm system in baseball. How does the rest of the league stack up? Winn hit .262 with 2 HRs and 51 RBI for the Giants last year. (US Presswire)The Yanks add outfielder Randy Winn for one year, $2 million, signaling they don't want Johnny Damon. It's hard to see how N.Y. is better with Winn instead of Damon.
GOLF - Even before Tiger Woods was stepping away from golf, Phil Mickelson looked poised for a stellar 2010. So can Lefty achieve a few of those lofty career goals that have alluded him so far?
NASCAR - In 2009, Kurt Busch beat everyone but Hendrick Motorsports. With more help from his team in 2010, will he be even better? Forever Young -What's
it like to have the world at your feet at age 19? Rising Cup star Joey Logano will let you know once he figures it all out for himself.
SOCCER - MLS - Donovan scores first Premier League goa. lLjungberg says he's returning to Seattle. US player Holden joins Bolton until end of season.
MMA & BOXING - Former NFL tailback Herschel Walker makes his mixed-martial-arts debut Saturday on a Strikeforce card in Miami. Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy, ran the 100 meters in under 10.3 and competed in the Olympic bobsled event. What's next? A career in mixed martial arts at 48, of course!
TENNIS - Serena Williams took awhile to put Li Na away, but eventually did after five match points to advance toward the Aussie Open final. Murray beats Cilic to reach Aussie final. Henin, Serena to meet in women's final. Federer into 23rd straight Slam semi. Tsonga ousts Djokovic in quarterfinals.
HORSE RACING - Big Derby Dreams- Uptowncharlybrown may run in the Kentucky Derby; then again, he may not. One thing is for certain: This spring the world will get a chance to see his heart and hear his story.
NBA - Gilbert Arenas' suspension allowed commissioner David Stern to mask the NBA's true problem: incompetent ownership. 'Melo sits, Nuggets win eighth
straight. Parker hurts ankle, Spurs beat Hawks. Wizards may try to void Arenas' contract. Bynum, Bryant help Lakers rip Pacers. Nets beat Clips to snap
11-game skid, Paul's 38 lift Hornets over Warriors. Jazz start strong, hold off Blazers. Since Shaquille O'Neal's minutes were reduced, the Cavaliers have
gone 23-6 and own the league's best record.
NCAA HOOP's - Jermaine Beal had 25 points as Vanderbilt handed Tennessee its first home loss of the year on Wednesday night. Who's in first place in the SEC? Hint: It's not Kentucky. After an 84-75 upset of No. 14 Tennessee, Vanderbilt has moved to 5-0 in the league and extended its win streak to 10 games. Dairese Gary's 25 points led No. 23 New Mexico to its fourth victory over a ranked opponent this season, beating No. 12 BYU 76-72. Providence runs down rebounding UConn. Gary's 25 spark New Mexico past No. 10 BYU. No. 7 Duke uses late run to stop Florida St. Charlotte rallies to knock off No. 15 Temple.
NHL - Score-at-will Caps win eighth straight. Sabres end skid, top Devils in SO. 'Canes roll, Rangers' skid reaches 4. Tampa wins 3rd straight, blanks Habs. Canucks win ahead of 6-week road trip. Eriksson, Auld rally Stars to win in SO. Miettinen scores two, Wild beat Wings. As the playoff races tighten, many teams aren't ready to call it a season.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Senior Bowl - Date: January 30, 2010 Kickoff: 3pm (CT) Stadium: Ladd-Peebles Stadium Place: Mobile Alabama! Tebow battles strep throat at Senior Bowl. Tide's Cody, Arenas aim to excite scouts. The Senior Bowl is the nation’s most unique football game and football’s premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country’s best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams.
MLB - Crop Dusters- The future still is bright in Texas, where the Rangers again have the best farm system in baseball. How does the rest of the league stack up? Winn hit .262 with 2 HRs and 51 RBI for the Giants last year. (US Presswire)The Yanks add outfielder Randy Winn for one year, $2 million, signaling they don't want Johnny Damon. It's hard to see how N.Y. is better with Winn instead of Damon.
GOLF - Even before Tiger Woods was stepping away from golf, Phil Mickelson looked poised for a stellar 2010. So can Lefty achieve a few of those lofty career goals that have alluded him so far?
NASCAR - In 2009, Kurt Busch beat everyone but Hendrick Motorsports. With more help from his team in 2010, will he be even better? Forever Young -What's
it like to have the world at your feet at age 19? Rising Cup star Joey Logano will let you know once he figures it all out for himself.
SOCCER - MLS - Donovan scores first Premier League goa. lLjungberg says he's returning to Seattle. US player Holden joins Bolton until end of season.
MMA & BOXING - Former NFL tailback Herschel Walker makes his mixed-martial-arts debut Saturday on a Strikeforce card in Miami. Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy, ran the 100 meters in under 10.3 and competed in the Olympic bobsled event. What's next? A career in mixed martial arts at 48, of course!
TENNIS - Serena Williams took awhile to put Li Na away, but eventually did after five match points to advance toward the Aussie Open final. Murray beats Cilic to reach Aussie final. Henin, Serena to meet in women's final. Federer into 23rd straight Slam semi. Tsonga ousts Djokovic in quarterfinals.
HORSE RACING - Big Derby Dreams- Uptowncharlybrown may run in the Kentucky Derby; then again, he may not. One thing is for certain: This spring the world will get a chance to see his heart and hear his story.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/27/2010
NFL - Sean Payton and Drew Brees rely on coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. to keep the Saints moving. In four career playoff games, Saints tailback Reggie Bush has racked up 376 yards from scrimmage and four TDs. Saints play it safe and smartT-he way the Saints' offense managed the game against a stubborn Vikings' defense should help New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV. Super Bowl XLIV will be played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. While the team president and QB get high praise for the Colts' success, Jim Caldwell's role is downplayed.
NBA - Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards. Bobcats post first win in Phoenix in OT. Spurs consider bidding for Stoudemire. Suns G Barbosa out 6 weeks after surgery. Mavericks hold on to beat Bucks. Knicks regroup from loss, rip Wolves. Udrih, Evans help Kings end skid. Stephen Jackson's Bobcats won in Phoenix for the first time, sending the reeling Suns to their seventh loss in nine games.
NCAA HOOP's - Downey helps S.C. upset No. 1 Kentucky. Lucas' late jumper lifts No. 5 Spartans. No. 11 K-State holds off No. 24 Baylor. No. 14 West Va. eases by DePaul 62-46. UConn's Blaney: Calhoun doing well. Heels end 3-game skid, defeat N.C. State. Millsap leads No. 25 UAB past Tulsa. Maryland alone atop ACC after win. Devan Downey poured in 30 points to lead the way as South Carolina handed No. 1 Kentucky its first loss of the season 68-62.
NHL - An explosive offense and plenty of super-sharp netminding by Evgeni Nabokov powered the Sharks' juggernaut. So much for the Caps being a one-man
gang. On a night when Alex Ovechkin went pointless, his 'mates rang up a 7-2 rout of the Isles and clinched Washington's seventh straight win. Oilers' losing skid at 11 after home loss to 'Hawks. Elliot, Sens blank Devils; victory streak rises to 7. 'Yotes clip Wings on Jovanovski goal with :23 left. Kings roll over sagging Leafs, record 30th victory. Maxim-led Thrashers end PP drought, top Ducks Panthers down Habs, forge 4-way East tie for 6th. Preds fall to Mason, Jackets for 4th straight loss.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Tebow improves at Senior Bowl practice. Ron Zook has cleaned house and brought in a whole new staff in a desperate effort to get struggling Illinois turned around. Center Of AttentionBoise State and TCU have proven non-AQs can win on a national stage, and recruits are noticing.
MLB - A's sign Sheets to $10M, 1-year deal. Mets' Santana throws off mound. Padres to sign Garland for $5.3M, 1 year. Thome, Twins agree to 1-yr., $1.5M
deal. Phillies' Manuel wanted Lee and Halladay. Cubs, Nady agree on 1-year, $3.3M deal. Phillies C Ruiz inks 3-year, $8.85M deal. Dodgers re-sign INF
Belliard, C Ausmus. His condition in check, Rocco Baldelli knows his limitations. The unemployed outfielder hopes to find a seat somewhere on a big league bench.
GOLF - There's a pretty good reason that, for all his talent, Tim Clark has yet to win on the PGA Tour. He always plays it way too safe. As Rocco Mediate returns this week to the site of his epic playoff loss at the 2008 U.S. Open, his game just isn't in the same shape. But that won't change the 47-year-old's mood one bit.
NASCAR - Looking for a reason to believe Dale Earnhardt Jr. will turn things around in 2010? The search begins and ends with Rick Hendrick. No laughing
matter-The talent of Juan Pablo Montoya finally emerged in 2009. Is he ready to contend for a title?
SOCCER - MLS - Sour Sounders-Seattle is unhappy star midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has decided to remain in Sweden rather than join the team for its
training camp. Now he says he is bypassing a chance to play in Europe and honoring the two-year contract he signed with the Seattle Sounders.
TENNIS - Roger Federer and Serena Williams overcame slow starts to advance to the Aussie Open semifinals. Venus Williams wasn't as fortunate -- she fell to Li Na in three sets.
HORSE RACING - Off and running-Despite Dubai's economic woes, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has spared no expense with the opening of the $2 billion Meydan racing facility, he also bankrolls the world’s richest race—the Dubai World Cup. This year, the purse jumps to $10 million, up from $6 million last year.
NBA - Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards. Bobcats post first win in Phoenix in OT. Spurs consider bidding for Stoudemire. Suns G Barbosa out 6 weeks after surgery. Mavericks hold on to beat Bucks. Knicks regroup from loss, rip Wolves. Udrih, Evans help Kings end skid. Stephen Jackson's Bobcats won in Phoenix for the first time, sending the reeling Suns to their seventh loss in nine games.
NCAA HOOP's - Downey helps S.C. upset No. 1 Kentucky. Lucas' late jumper lifts No. 5 Spartans. No. 11 K-State holds off No. 24 Baylor. No. 14 West Va. eases by DePaul 62-46. UConn's Blaney: Calhoun doing well. Heels end 3-game skid, defeat N.C. State. Millsap leads No. 25 UAB past Tulsa. Maryland alone atop ACC after win. Devan Downey poured in 30 points to lead the way as South Carolina handed No. 1 Kentucky its first loss of the season 68-62.
NHL - An explosive offense and plenty of super-sharp netminding by Evgeni Nabokov powered the Sharks' juggernaut. So much for the Caps being a one-man
gang. On a night when Alex Ovechkin went pointless, his 'mates rang up a 7-2 rout of the Isles and clinched Washington's seventh straight win. Oilers' losing skid at 11 after home loss to 'Hawks. Elliot, Sens blank Devils; victory streak rises to 7. 'Yotes clip Wings on Jovanovski goal with :23 left. Kings roll over sagging Leafs, record 30th victory. Maxim-led Thrashers end PP drought, top Ducks Panthers down Habs, forge 4-way East tie for 6th. Preds fall to Mason, Jackets for 4th straight loss.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Tebow improves at Senior Bowl practice. Ron Zook has cleaned house and brought in a whole new staff in a desperate effort to get struggling Illinois turned around. Center Of AttentionBoise State and TCU have proven non-AQs can win on a national stage, and recruits are noticing.
MLB - A's sign Sheets to $10M, 1-year deal. Mets' Santana throws off mound. Padres to sign Garland for $5.3M, 1 year. Thome, Twins agree to 1-yr., $1.5M
deal. Phillies' Manuel wanted Lee and Halladay. Cubs, Nady agree on 1-year, $3.3M deal. Phillies C Ruiz inks 3-year, $8.85M deal. Dodgers re-sign INF
Belliard, C Ausmus. His condition in check, Rocco Baldelli knows his limitations. The unemployed outfielder hopes to find a seat somewhere on a big league bench.
GOLF - There's a pretty good reason that, for all his talent, Tim Clark has yet to win on the PGA Tour. He always plays it way too safe. As Rocco Mediate returns this week to the site of his epic playoff loss at the 2008 U.S. Open, his game just isn't in the same shape. But that won't change the 47-year-old's mood one bit.
NASCAR - Looking for a reason to believe Dale Earnhardt Jr. will turn things around in 2010? The search begins and ends with Rick Hendrick. No laughing
matter-The talent of Juan Pablo Montoya finally emerged in 2009. Is he ready to contend for a title?
SOCCER - MLS - Sour Sounders-Seattle is unhappy star midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has decided to remain in Sweden rather than join the team for its
training camp. Now he says he is bypassing a chance to play in Europe and honoring the two-year contract he signed with the Seattle Sounders.
TENNIS - Roger Federer and Serena Williams overcame slow starts to advance to the Aussie Open semifinals. Venus Williams wasn't as fortunate -- she fell to Li Na in three sets.
HORSE RACING - Off and running-Despite Dubai's economic woes, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has spared no expense with the opening of the $2 billion Meydan racing facility, he also bankrolls the world’s richest race—the Dubai World Cup. This year, the purse jumps to $10 million, up from $6 million last year.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/26/2010
NFL - Archie Manning's beloved former team has to get past his son's squad to capture its first ever Super Bowl. Colts to follow same Super Bowl routine. Saints soak in NFC Championship victory. CBS urged to scrap Super Bowl ad featuring Tebow. Jags' Garrard to Pro Bowl. o, McNabb lead replacements for Pro Bowl.
NBA - The battle of superstars lived up to the hype. LeBron James hit two FTs with 4.1 seconds left, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Cavs held off the Heat 92-91. Pierce helps Celts overcome slick floor, Clippers. Paul connects with 3.8 left as Hornets tip Blazers. Jazz wipe away 17-point deficit, surge past Suns. Grizzlies survive Magic for 11th straight home win.
NCAA HOOP's - Border beatdown: Aldrich, No. 2 KU drill Mizzou. Down 14, No. 4 'Cuse storms past No. 7 G'town. UM reinstates Harris | Tournament hopes waning. UConn women match record streak atop AP poll. Alabama A&M drops sloppy Alcorn St. to 0-20. Seton Hall sends No. 9 Pitt to second straight loss. Villanova has been ranked highly all season. Now, thanks to Texas losing twice, the Wildcats are a No. 1 seed.
NHL - is Conner scored twice to help the Pens beat the Rangers 4-2 just hours after being called up. Blues' Conklin makes 34 saves in win. Lukowich's goal in 3rd lifts Canucks. Avs ride Anderson to sixth straight win. Ward sets Hurricanes career wins record. Semin leads Caps to sixth straight win. Richardson's goal lifts Kings over Wings. Captain Daniel Alfredsson has led a rescue party that has the recently lifeless Senators streaking from nowhere into prime playoff position.
MLB - The Giants need Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and the rest of their
starters to stay strong, or things could get ugly. He matched a career-high with 24 home runs and helped the Yankees win a World Series, yet Johnny Damon still doesn't have a home for next season. OPS, WHIP and VORP are a few of baseball's more sophisticated stats. But when you cut to the chase, no stat holds more
importance than the run.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Countdown to Signing DayClemson has a shot to land five-star Alabama commit Keenan Allen. New Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
Stoops has agreed to a three-year deal. With 18 five- and four-star commits,
Florida's recruiting class could make history.
GOLF - The Hope in Palm Springs went down to the last putt but it could not compare to the Watson-Couples duel in Hawaii. The Champions Tour-The battle
between Tom Watson (above) and Fred Couples in Hawaii was one for the aged. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer (above) captured the event for the
second time in three years.
NASCAR - Johnson, Earnhardt Jr., Martin and Gordon have big plans. It's a new season, but not much has changed for the top teams in NASCAR. Everyone's still chasing Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports. Which Matt Kenseth will show up in 2010 – the one who won the first two races of '09 or the one who missed the Chase?
MMA & BOXING - In this week's Boxing Roundtable, experts deliberate whether Antonio Margarito should be granted a license to fight on the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey undercard. Many think Margarito was loading his gloves long before he got caught, including his 2008 bout with Miguel Cotto.
SOCCER - MLS - Trade reveals holes - The blockbuster trade of New England's Jeff Larentowicz and Wells Thompson for Colorado's Cory Gibbs and Preston Burpo exposes teams' needs. Sounders kick off second season in Seattle.
TENNIS - Women's singles-Henin makes semis in Slam return. Zheng routs Kirilenko 6-1, 6-3. Serena dominatesVenus recovers. Clijsters nixes Fed Cup after
loss. Men's singles- Star-studded quarterfinals field. Federer ousts local favorite Hewitt. Davydenko battles on. Tsonga survives first five-setter.
HORSE RACING - Worth the wait-Loup Breton (6) rallied for a half-length victory in the $150K San Marcos Stakes on Sunday in a race delayed nearly a week by severe storms in California. Papa Clem, who won the San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita on Jan. 16, emerged from the race with an injury to his left front ankle and has been retired, trainer Gary Stute said Saturday.
NBA - The battle of superstars lived up to the hype. LeBron James hit two FTs with 4.1 seconds left, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Cavs held off the Heat 92-91. Pierce helps Celts overcome slick floor, Clippers. Paul connects with 3.8 left as Hornets tip Blazers. Jazz wipe away 17-point deficit, surge past Suns. Grizzlies survive Magic for 11th straight home win.
NCAA HOOP's - Border beatdown: Aldrich, No. 2 KU drill Mizzou. Down 14, No. 4 'Cuse storms past No. 7 G'town. UM reinstates Harris | Tournament hopes waning. UConn women match record streak atop AP poll. Alabama A&M drops sloppy Alcorn St. to 0-20. Seton Hall sends No. 9 Pitt to second straight loss. Villanova has been ranked highly all season. Now, thanks to Texas losing twice, the Wildcats are a No. 1 seed.
NHL - is Conner scored twice to help the Pens beat the Rangers 4-2 just hours after being called up. Blues' Conklin makes 34 saves in win. Lukowich's goal in 3rd lifts Canucks. Avs ride Anderson to sixth straight win. Ward sets Hurricanes career wins record. Semin leads Caps to sixth straight win. Richardson's goal lifts Kings over Wings. Captain Daniel Alfredsson has led a rescue party that has the recently lifeless Senators streaking from nowhere into prime playoff position.
MLB - The Giants need Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and the rest of their
starters to stay strong, or things could get ugly. He matched a career-high with 24 home runs and helped the Yankees win a World Series, yet Johnny Damon still doesn't have a home for next season. OPS, WHIP and VORP are a few of baseball's more sophisticated stats. But when you cut to the chase, no stat holds more
importance than the run.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Countdown to Signing DayClemson has a shot to land five-star Alabama commit Keenan Allen. New Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
Stoops has agreed to a three-year deal. With 18 five- and four-star commits,
Florida's recruiting class could make history.
GOLF - The Hope in Palm Springs went down to the last putt but it could not compare to the Watson-Couples duel in Hawaii. The Champions Tour-The battle
between Tom Watson (above) and Fred Couples in Hawaii was one for the aged. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer (above) captured the event for the
second time in three years.
NASCAR - Johnson, Earnhardt Jr., Martin and Gordon have big plans. It's a new season, but not much has changed for the top teams in NASCAR. Everyone's still chasing Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports. Which Matt Kenseth will show up in 2010 – the one who won the first two races of '09 or the one who missed the Chase?
MMA & BOXING - In this week's Boxing Roundtable, experts deliberate whether Antonio Margarito should be granted a license to fight on the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey undercard. Many think Margarito was loading his gloves long before he got caught, including his 2008 bout with Miguel Cotto.
SOCCER - MLS - Trade reveals holes - The blockbuster trade of New England's Jeff Larentowicz and Wells Thompson for Colorado's Cory Gibbs and Preston Burpo exposes teams' needs. Sounders kick off second season in Seattle.
TENNIS - Women's singles-Henin makes semis in Slam return. Zheng routs Kirilenko 6-1, 6-3. Serena dominatesVenus recovers. Clijsters nixes Fed Cup after
loss. Men's singles- Star-studded quarterfinals field. Federer ousts local favorite Hewitt. Davydenko battles on. Tsonga survives first five-setter.
HORSE RACING - Worth the wait-Loup Breton (6) rallied for a half-length victory in the $150K San Marcos Stakes on Sunday in a race delayed nearly a week by severe storms in California. Papa Clem, who won the San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita on Jan. 16, emerged from the race with an injury to his left front ankle and has been retired, trainer Gary Stute said Saturday.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/25/2010
NFL - Manning rallies Colts into Super Bowl. Colts open as four-point favorites to beat Saints. Saints pick off Vikings with 40-yard FG in OT. Instead of celebrating an AFC crown, Peyton Manning seemed to be focused on Super Bowl XLIV.
NBA - Road Block-Toronto's Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to drop the Lakers to 1-2 on their eight-game road trip. Dallas' 50-point win biggest, Knicks' 2nd-worst loss 33. Kaman, Camby help Clippers end road losing streak. The Kings will easily pass last season's win total, and the future could be even brighter. Rookie sensations Tyreke Evans and Omri Casspi are the foundation.
NCAA HOOP's - One And Done-UConn sent Texas tumbling out of the top spot while No. 2 Kentucky beat Arkansas to stay perfect. Pitt will take a hit in everyone's polls after two losses this week, one to unranked Seton Hall. No. 22 N. Iowa bounces back to stop Indiana St.
NHL - In a penalty-filled game, Sergei Gonchar converts a power-play deflection with less than two minutes remaining to lead the Penguins past the rival Flyers 2-1 Sunday in Philly. Ward sets 'Canes' mark for wins by beating Bruins 1. Avalanche silence Stars for sixth straight victory.
MLB - Larger Truth- Former steroids dealer Curt Wenzlaff says the array of steroids Mark McGwire used was meant to make an athlete "bigger, faster,
stronger." They added Randy Wolf, but the Brewers and their pitching staff still have plenty of question marks heading into 2010. Tejada back to Baltimore. Former MVP Miguel Tejada will return to the Orioles on a one-year contract.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Scouts will be looking for Tebow to show better mechanics this week. It's time for Tim Tebow to prove the scouts wrong. He will get his shot during the Senior Bowl. Some wonder if Tebow's intangibles will offset his throwing flaws. McNeill introduced as new coach at alma mater ECU 16. Buffalo hires Dietzel to coach DBs, special teams. Minnesota hires Lions QBs coach as O. coordinator. San Jose State hires Young, three other assistants.
GOLF - Tom Watson made a birdie on the final hole to defeat Fred Couples by one stroke at the Champions Tour event in Hawaii. Bob Hope Classic- Bubba Watson and Alex Prugh share the lead after four rounds of the five-round event in Palm Springs. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer captured the event for the second time in three years, winning by one over Ian Poulter.
NASCAR - Have A Seat ... Please-Relax, NASCAR fans. The sky is not falling. Sure, several tracks have reduced seating capacity in this stagnant economy. But in the wacky world of sports cathedrals, sometimes less is more.
SOCCER - MLS - SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Red Bulls will formally open their new stadium on March 20 with an exhibition match against Santos, Pele's first club. Red Bull Arena, a $200 million, 25,000-seat stadium, previously had been scheduled to open with a Major League Soccer game against the Chicago Fire on March 27.
TENNIS - Williamses net Aussie wins. Federer cruises past Hewitt into Aussie quarters. Call it delusions of grandeur. Lleyton Hewitt came in with a game plan versus Roger Federer -- one that failed miserably. Serena loses only seven points on her serve while defeating Sam Stosur. The Williams sisters win and move closer to a semifinal meeting at the Australian Open.
HORSE RACING - Homer's Odyssey Begins- Winslow Homer captured the Grade 3 Holy Bull on Saturday, the first major stakes of the year at Gulfstream Park on the Kentucky Derby trail. Jackson Bend, the favorite, was a close second.
NBA - Road Block-Toronto's Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to drop the Lakers to 1-2 on their eight-game road trip. Dallas' 50-point win biggest, Knicks' 2nd-worst loss 33. Kaman, Camby help Clippers end road losing streak. The Kings will easily pass last season's win total, and the future could be even brighter. Rookie sensations Tyreke Evans and Omri Casspi are the foundation.
NCAA HOOP's - One And Done-UConn sent Texas tumbling out of the top spot while No. 2 Kentucky beat Arkansas to stay perfect. Pitt will take a hit in everyone's polls after two losses this week, one to unranked Seton Hall. No. 22 N. Iowa bounces back to stop Indiana St.
NHL - In a penalty-filled game, Sergei Gonchar converts a power-play deflection with less than two minutes remaining to lead the Penguins past the rival Flyers 2-1 Sunday in Philly. Ward sets 'Canes' mark for wins by beating Bruins 1. Avalanche silence Stars for sixth straight victory.
MLB - Larger Truth- Former steroids dealer Curt Wenzlaff says the array of steroids Mark McGwire used was meant to make an athlete "bigger, faster,
stronger." They added Randy Wolf, but the Brewers and their pitching staff still have plenty of question marks heading into 2010. Tejada back to Baltimore. Former MVP Miguel Tejada will return to the Orioles on a one-year contract.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Scouts will be looking for Tebow to show better mechanics this week. It's time for Tim Tebow to prove the scouts wrong. He will get his shot during the Senior Bowl. Some wonder if Tebow's intangibles will offset his throwing flaws. McNeill introduced as new coach at alma mater ECU 16. Buffalo hires Dietzel to coach DBs, special teams. Minnesota hires Lions QBs coach as O. coordinator. San Jose State hires Young, three other assistants.
GOLF - Tom Watson made a birdie on the final hole to defeat Fred Couples by one stroke at the Champions Tour event in Hawaii. Bob Hope Classic- Bubba Watson and Alex Prugh share the lead after four rounds of the five-round event in Palm Springs. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer captured the event for the second time in three years, winning by one over Ian Poulter.
NASCAR - Have A Seat ... Please-Relax, NASCAR fans. The sky is not falling. Sure, several tracks have reduced seating capacity in this stagnant economy. But in the wacky world of sports cathedrals, sometimes less is more.
SOCCER - MLS - SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Red Bulls will formally open their new stadium on March 20 with an exhibition match against Santos, Pele's first club. Red Bull Arena, a $200 million, 25,000-seat stadium, previously had been scheduled to open with a Major League Soccer game against the Chicago Fire on March 27.
TENNIS - Williamses net Aussie wins. Federer cruises past Hewitt into Aussie quarters. Call it delusions of grandeur. Lleyton Hewitt came in with a game plan versus Roger Federer -- one that failed miserably. Serena loses only seven points on her serve while defeating Sam Stosur. The Williams sisters win and move closer to a semifinal meeting at the Australian Open.
HORSE RACING - Homer's Odyssey Begins- Winslow Homer captured the Grade 3 Holy Bull on Saturday, the first major stakes of the year at Gulfstream Park on the Kentucky Derby trail. Jackson Bend, the favorite, was a close second.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Scores and Sports Infor for 01 24 2010
NFL - Three prominent passers and a rookie lead the way with trips to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV on the line. Fast and furious-Raheem Brock's speed and hustle help the undersized Colts D excel. Colts seeking redemption vs. Jets. Vikings, Saints could light up dome.ble Colts downgrade CB Powers to doubtful. Vikings' Harvin questionable vs. Saints. Jets'Ellis,Harris,Scott probable. Saints TE Shockey misses practice. Jets' Marques Douglas: 'We get another shot to prove it
wasn't a fluke'. Today's the Day! Vikings at Saints the Jets at Colts.
NBA - Gibson's late 3 beats Thunder. Afflalo leads Nuggets past Hornets. Barbosa to have surgery on wrist. Suns win. Magic blow big lead but win in OT. Webster's 28 lift short-handed Blazers. Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers. Miller steps up for Noah in Bulls' win. Nets drop 11th straight, fall to 3-40. Daniel Gibson, making his first start since 2007, buried a late 3-pointer to help the Cavs edge the Thunder 100-99.
NCAA HOOP's - As Texas skids, John Wall and the kids from Kentucky are unbeaten and ready to take their place as the No. 1 team. No. 1 Texas loses again, 88-74 to UConnNo. 7 Duke stifles No. 16 Clemson 60-47. No. 11 WVU rallies past No. 21 Ohio St. Kentucky wins, on verge of No. 1 ranking. Georgia upends No. 8 Tennessee 78-63. Oklahoma State beats No. 10 Kansas State'. Nova ties best start in school history. Johnson helps No. 5 Orange move to 19-1.
NHL - Eric Fehr and the Capitals might be the team to beat in the East after ripping the Coyotes for their sixth straight win. Spezza scores winner in return to Sens. Semin leads Caps to sixth straight win. Richardson lifts Kings over Wings. Canadiens rip punchless Rangers 6-0. Pavelski helps lead Sharks by Sabres. Flyers win sixth straight at home. Luongo stops 43; Canucks top 'Hawks. Parise scores 2 as Devils down Isles 4-2.
MLB - Hicks selling RangersA group headed by Nolan Ryan has an agreement to purchase the team. Orioles bring back Tejada to play 3B. A-Rod accepts playoff MVP, chokes up. Mets get OF Matthews, $21.5M from Angels. Astros, OF Pence agree to 1 year, $3.5M. Phils, Contreras reach preliminary deal. Ankiel agrees to $3.25M deal with Royals. A's prospect retires to enter priesthood.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nebraska, led by Bo Pelini, can be a national title contender if Zac Lee or another QB can develop during spring practice. Urban Meyer plans to be coaching as usual when Florida opens spring drills. Kafka leads East to win in Shrine game.
GOLF - Tour rookie Alex Prugh has weathered the rain at the Bob Hope Classic and leads by one stroke. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer is in line for a second straight win in Abu Dhabi after taking a one-stroke lead in the third round.
NASCAR - Sick of vanilla drivers? Then you'll love this – NASCAR is taking off the shackles, allowing drivers to police themselves.
SOCCER -MLS - Sounders designated player Freddie Ljungberg said his return to the MLS depends on how negotiations for a new CBA turn out. Trade news-Revolution, Rapids complete four-player swap.Dynamo nets Harmse. New York Red Bulls will open new stadium in March…
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal survived the big serve of Croatia's Ivo Karlovic Sunday to set up a quarterfinal showdown against Andy Murray. More men's singles-Murray moves into quarterfinals. Hewitt rolls as Baghdatis retires. No. 10 seed Tsonga wins again. Women's singles-Safina retires from match with injury.Henin comeback reaches quarters.
HORSE RACING - Kinsale King wins Palos Verdes at Santa AnitaWinslow Homer takes Holy Bull stakes. Wall Street Wonder wins Big A's Paumonok…
wasn't a fluke'. Today's the Day! Vikings at Saints the Jets at Colts.
NBA - Gibson's late 3 beats Thunder. Afflalo leads Nuggets past Hornets. Barbosa to have surgery on wrist. Suns win. Magic blow big lead but win in OT. Webster's 28 lift short-handed Blazers. Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers. Miller steps up for Noah in Bulls' win. Nets drop 11th straight, fall to 3-40. Daniel Gibson, making his first start since 2007, buried a late 3-pointer to help the Cavs edge the Thunder 100-99.
NCAA HOOP's - As Texas skids, John Wall and the kids from Kentucky are unbeaten and ready to take their place as the No. 1 team. No. 1 Texas loses again, 88-74 to UConnNo. 7 Duke stifles No. 16 Clemson 60-47. No. 11 WVU rallies past No. 21 Ohio St. Kentucky wins, on verge of No. 1 ranking. Georgia upends No. 8 Tennessee 78-63. Oklahoma State beats No. 10 Kansas State'. Nova ties best start in school history. Johnson helps No. 5 Orange move to 19-1.
NHL - Eric Fehr and the Capitals might be the team to beat in the East after ripping the Coyotes for their sixth straight win. Spezza scores winner in return to Sens. Semin leads Caps to sixth straight win. Richardson lifts Kings over Wings. Canadiens rip punchless Rangers 6-0. Pavelski helps lead Sharks by Sabres. Flyers win sixth straight at home. Luongo stops 43; Canucks top 'Hawks. Parise scores 2 as Devils down Isles 4-2.
MLB - Hicks selling RangersA group headed by Nolan Ryan has an agreement to purchase the team. Orioles bring back Tejada to play 3B. A-Rod accepts playoff MVP, chokes up. Mets get OF Matthews, $21.5M from Angels. Astros, OF Pence agree to 1 year, $3.5M. Phils, Contreras reach preliminary deal. Ankiel agrees to $3.25M deal with Royals. A's prospect retires to enter priesthood.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nebraska, led by Bo Pelini, can be a national title contender if Zac Lee or another QB can develop during spring practice. Urban Meyer plans to be coaching as usual when Florida opens spring drills. Kafka leads East to win in Shrine game.
GOLF - Tour rookie Alex Prugh has weathered the rain at the Bob Hope Classic and leads by one stroke. Abu Dhabi Championship-Martin Kaymer is in line for a second straight win in Abu Dhabi after taking a one-stroke lead in the third round.
NASCAR - Sick of vanilla drivers? Then you'll love this – NASCAR is taking off the shackles, allowing drivers to police themselves.
SOCCER -MLS - Sounders designated player Freddie Ljungberg said his return to the MLS depends on how negotiations for a new CBA turn out. Trade news-Revolution, Rapids complete four-player swap.Dynamo nets Harmse. New York Red Bulls will open new stadium in March…
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal survived the big serve of Croatia's Ivo Karlovic Sunday to set up a quarterfinal showdown against Andy Murray. More men's singles-Murray moves into quarterfinals. Hewitt rolls as Baghdatis retires. No. 10 seed Tsonga wins again. Women's singles-Safina retires from match with injury.Henin comeback reaches quarters.
HORSE RACING - Kinsale King wins Palos Verdes at Santa AnitaWinslow Homer takes Holy Bull stakes. Wall Street Wonder wins Big A's Paumonok…
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/23/2010
NFL - Vikings' Harvin questionable vs. Saints. Jets' Ellis, Harris, Scott probable. Saints TE Shockey misses practice. Colts CB Powers misses practice again.
NBA - Celtics earn OT win in Garnett's return. 10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti. Already missing Williams, Cavs lose West. AI not sorry for being All-Star starter. Bryant rallies Lakers to win at MSG. Duncan reaches 20,000 points in loss. Rose's 32 lifts Bulls past Suns on road. Grizzlies extend home win streak to 10.
NCAA HOOP's - It's time for some tournament talk. Kansas, Kentucky, Texas and
Syracuse lead the first NCAA bracket projection. Hoyas win with starting 5, little else. Bouldin's 32 lift Gonzaga to 1st in WCC. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams. Slumping Louisville drops third straight.
NHL - Stars end road slide at 10 on late goal. Canadiens snap 6-game skid versus Devils. Avs win fifth straight, defeat Preds 2-1. G Lehtonen sent to AHL for conditioning. Canucks lose Salo, call up Baumgartner. Ovechkin outscores Crosby 2-1, Caps roll. Isles win in SO, extend home streak to 6'. Hawks hand Flames sixth straight loss.
MLB - Mets get OF Matthews, $21.5M from Angels. Phils, Contreras reach preliminary deal. Ankiel agrees to $3.25M deal with Royals. A's prospect retires to enter priesthood. Report: Trainer says he got McGwire PEDs. Mariners introduce Cy Young winner Lee. Guillen: White Sox to play aggressive. Marlins prepare for trip to Iraq, Kuwait.
NCAA FootBall - Badgers give Bielema contract extension. McNeill takes over at alma mater ECU. Players aim to impress in East-West game. BC's Herzlich back after cancer recovery. La. Tech hires Dykes to replace Dooley. Gophers name Horton off. coordinator. USC adds ex-Vols off. line coach Cregg.
GOLF - Sergio Garcia is living up to his early promise as he is just one stroke off the lead at -11 in Abu Dhabi. Bob Hope Classic-Bubba Watson made the turn at 29 but a late bogey dashed hopes of a 59.
NASCAR - A rough 2009 shook Richard Childress Racing. Jeff Burton (right) looks to lead them back up front in 2010.
TENNIS - Top seeds Serena Williams and Roger Federer had little trouble advancing to the round of 16 at the Australian Open. Djokovic dominant in Aussie Open victoryVenus gets past Aussie wild-card entryHewitt advances after Baghdatis retires.
HORSE RACING - Barbaro's bro wins-Lentenor, a full brother of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, broke his maiden Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, cruising to victory in just his third career start.
NBA - Celtics earn OT win in Garnett's return. 10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti. Already missing Williams, Cavs lose West. AI not sorry for being All-Star starter. Bryant rallies Lakers to win at MSG. Duncan reaches 20,000 points in loss. Rose's 32 lifts Bulls past Suns on road. Grizzlies extend home win streak to 10.
NCAA HOOP's - It's time for some tournament talk. Kansas, Kentucky, Texas and
Syracuse lead the first NCAA bracket projection. Hoyas win with starting 5, little else. Bouldin's 32 lift Gonzaga to 1st in WCC. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams. Slumping Louisville drops third straight.
NHL - Stars end road slide at 10 on late goal. Canadiens snap 6-game skid versus Devils. Avs win fifth straight, defeat Preds 2-1. G Lehtonen sent to AHL for conditioning. Canucks lose Salo, call up Baumgartner. Ovechkin outscores Crosby 2-1, Caps roll. Isles win in SO, extend home streak to 6'. Hawks hand Flames sixth straight loss.
MLB - Mets get OF Matthews, $21.5M from Angels. Phils, Contreras reach preliminary deal. Ankiel agrees to $3.25M deal with Royals. A's prospect retires to enter priesthood. Report: Trainer says he got McGwire PEDs. Mariners introduce Cy Young winner Lee. Guillen: White Sox to play aggressive. Marlins prepare for trip to Iraq, Kuwait.
NCAA FootBall - Badgers give Bielema contract extension. McNeill takes over at alma mater ECU. Players aim to impress in East-West game. BC's Herzlich back after cancer recovery. La. Tech hires Dykes to replace Dooley. Gophers name Horton off. coordinator. USC adds ex-Vols off. line coach Cregg.
GOLF - Sergio Garcia is living up to his early promise as he is just one stroke off the lead at -11 in Abu Dhabi. Bob Hope Classic-Bubba Watson made the turn at 29 but a late bogey dashed hopes of a 59.
NASCAR - A rough 2009 shook Richard Childress Racing. Jeff Burton (right) looks to lead them back up front in 2010.
TENNIS - Top seeds Serena Williams and Roger Federer had little trouble advancing to the round of 16 at the Australian Open. Djokovic dominant in Aussie Open victoryVenus gets past Aussie wild-card entryHewitt advances after Baghdatis retires.
HORSE RACING - Barbaro's bro wins-Lentenor, a full brother of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, broke his maiden Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, cruising to victory in just his third career start.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/22/2010
NFL - Contrary to the wishes of Saints LT Jermon Bushrod, Vikes sack artist Jared Allen wants the Superdome to rock Sunday evening. 3 key Vikings sit out practice. Jets DE Ellis returns to practice. Jets look to stop Manning for 4 quarters. Raiders still mulling coach Cable's fate. Players lobby Congress over NFL issues. The Colts spared the Jets in Week 16. Now they will find out if that was a big mistake. Reggie Wayne had three catches against Jets star Darrelle Revis before the Colts pulled their starters in Week 16. Mix a little (Sidney) Rice -- an emerging young WR -- with a veteran QB in Brett Favre and the Vikes have a winning combination.
NBA - LeBron James, Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant earned All-Star starting nods while Steve Nash edged Tracy McGrady. James scores 37 as Cavs sweep Lakers. Nuggets top Clips, push win streak to 5. With their season sweep of the defending champs, LeBron James and the Cavaliers have planted a seed in the befuddled Lakers' minds, in the event of a Finals clash.
NCAA HOOP's - Bouldin's 32 lift Gonzaga to 1st in WCC. NC State upsets No. 7 Duke 88-74. No. 12 Hoyas win at No. 9 Pitt 74-66. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams. Slumping Louisville drops third straight. Butler stays unbeaten in Horizon League. UCLA defeats Washington on buzzer-beater. There's only one undefeated team remaining in America, and it is John Calipari's initial Kentucky squad.
NHL - The Capitals got a small measure of revenge after losing to the Pens in the playoffs by blasting Pittsburgh 6-3. Ovechkin outscores Crosby, Caps roll. Isles win in SO, extend home streak. Hawks hand Flames 6th straight loss. Captain Staal has trick in 'Canes win. Carcillo fights Gaborik in Flyers' win. Sharks top Ducks for fifth straight time. Ehrhoff sparks Canucks past Stars 4-3. Kings continue mastery in shootout.
MLB - A lot of free agents remain on the market, and many are finding it difficult to land work. Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Rafael Palmeiro could face legal ramifications if they admit using steroids. Padilla stays with Dodgers for $5.025M. Pirates, Dotel agree to $3.5M, 1 year. Hernandez finalizes $78M deal with M's. Joe Blanton and the Phillies agreed to a three-year contract worth $24 million.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Meyer's coaching status may be up in the air but his recruiting skills are top notch. Florida is at it again. With roughly two weeks remaining before National Signing Day, the Gators have 24 verbal commitments and should finish with the No. 1 class for 2010. No team has won back-to-back BCS titles. Mark Ingram and Alabama could do it, but there are plenty of contenders.
GOLF - Facility where Tiger might be boosts security. Garcia shoots 67, in three-way tie in Abu Dhabi. Deluge postpones Hope second round,Bertsch leads.
NASCAR - NASCAR is relaxing some of its rules this season, and encouraging drivers to show more aggression and emotion, in large part to answer a growing
fan sentiment that the sport had gone stale. Bulls to open new arena vs. Brazilian teamKansas City gets green light for new home.
SOCCER - MLS - Galaxy star Landon Donovan has gone from the pitch to pitchman, appearing in a Mexican commercial for a soccer lottery. Bulls to open newarena vs. Brazilian team. Kansas City gets green light for new home.
TENNIS - Andy Roddick was tested, John Isner bounced 12th-seeded Gael Monfils and Justine Henin staged another memorable comeback Friday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
HORSE RACING - Lentenor, a full brother of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, broke his maiden Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, cruising to victory in just his third career start. Pamona Ball wins Big A feature.
NBA - LeBron James, Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant earned All-Star starting nods while Steve Nash edged Tracy McGrady. James scores 37 as Cavs sweep Lakers. Nuggets top Clips, push win streak to 5. With their season sweep of the defending champs, LeBron James and the Cavaliers have planted a seed in the befuddled Lakers' minds, in the event of a Finals clash.
NCAA HOOP's - Bouldin's 32 lift Gonzaga to 1st in WCC. NC State upsets No. 7 Duke 88-74. No. 12 Hoyas win at No. 9 Pitt 74-66. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams. Slumping Louisville drops third straight. Butler stays unbeaten in Horizon League. UCLA defeats Washington on buzzer-beater. There's only one undefeated team remaining in America, and it is John Calipari's initial Kentucky squad.
NHL - The Capitals got a small measure of revenge after losing to the Pens in the playoffs by blasting Pittsburgh 6-3. Ovechkin outscores Crosby, Caps roll. Isles win in SO, extend home streak. Hawks hand Flames 6th straight loss. Captain Staal has trick in 'Canes win. Carcillo fights Gaborik in Flyers' win. Sharks top Ducks for fifth straight time. Ehrhoff sparks Canucks past Stars 4-3. Kings continue mastery in shootout.
MLB - A lot of free agents remain on the market, and many are finding it difficult to land work. Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Rafael Palmeiro could face legal ramifications if they admit using steroids. Padilla stays with Dodgers for $5.025M. Pirates, Dotel agree to $3.5M, 1 year. Hernandez finalizes $78M deal with M's. Joe Blanton and the Phillies agreed to a three-year contract worth $24 million.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Meyer's coaching status may be up in the air but his recruiting skills are top notch. Florida is at it again. With roughly two weeks remaining before National Signing Day, the Gators have 24 verbal commitments and should finish with the No. 1 class for 2010. No team has won back-to-back BCS titles. Mark Ingram and Alabama could do it, but there are plenty of contenders.
GOLF - Facility where Tiger might be boosts security. Garcia shoots 67, in three-way tie in Abu Dhabi. Deluge postpones Hope second round,Bertsch leads.
NASCAR - NASCAR is relaxing some of its rules this season, and encouraging drivers to show more aggression and emotion, in large part to answer a growing
fan sentiment that the sport had gone stale. Bulls to open new arena vs. Brazilian teamKansas City gets green light for new home.
SOCCER - MLS - Galaxy star Landon Donovan has gone from the pitch to pitchman, appearing in a Mexican commercial for a soccer lottery. Bulls to open newarena vs. Brazilian team. Kansas City gets green light for new home.
TENNIS - Andy Roddick was tested, John Isner bounced 12th-seeded Gael Monfils and Justine Henin staged another memorable comeback Friday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
HORSE RACING - Lentenor, a full brother of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, broke his maiden Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, cruising to victory in just his third career start. Pamona Ball wins Big A feature.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/21/2010
NFL- Jet-Propelled. After a slow start, rookie RB Shonn Greene has emerged this postseason, carrying the surprising Jets to within a game of the SuperBowl. Jets DE Ellis misses practice; LB Scott limited. Vikings DE Edwards sidelined, Henderson back. Three Colts starters miss practice with injuries. Brady the third Patriot to pull out of Pro Bowl. Will the Cards' Kurt Warner suit up again and have Chargers fans seen the last of L.T.? Questions a bound for ousted teams.
NBA - Pistons wreck Wallace's return, Sheed fined. Billups matches career-high 37 in OT victory. Boozer posts 31; Jazz nab 4th win vs. Spurs. Trail Blazers bowl over 76ers, Roy limps off. Bobcats freeze Heat, cap perfect homestand. Marion block secures Mavs' win. The Nuggets and Warriors traded shot for shot until Chauncey Billups scored 10 of his 37 points in OT of Denver's wild win.
NCAA Hoop's - Chris Wright and No. 12 Georgetown wrestled away No. 9 Pitt's perfect Big East start and ended its 31-game home win streak 74-66. No. 12 Hoyas win at No. 9 Pitt 74-66. NC State upsets No. 7 Duke 88-74. Memphis' C-USA win streak ends at 64. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams.Collins helps Kansas outlast Baylor. Michigan State moves to 6-0 in Big Ten.
NHL - Devils' Brodeur defeats Panthers 2-0. Canucks win in OT, Oilers' skid now 9. Devils lose LW Elias to concussion. McDonald lifts Blues by Habs in OT.
MLB - Tim Lincecum wants $13 million. The Giants say $8 million. Because he made $650,000 last year, Lincecum really can't lose his arbitration caseeven if he, you know, loses. Smart offseason additions and a strong corps of young players, including Matt Wieters, gives the Orioles hope. Dodgers' Ethier, Broxton finalize deals. Pineiro agrees to 2-year deal with Angels. Brewers, LHP Davis close to $5.25M deal. RHP Hernandez, M's near 5-yr., $78M deal.
NCAA Football - Judge rules Leach lawsuit can go forwardLa. Tech hires Dykes to replace Dooley. USC adds ex-Vols off. line coach Cregg. Tebow at Senior Bowl for NFL audition. Future of Vols AD may rest with Dooley.
GOLF - Bob Hope ClassicSo what if Shane Bertsch hadn't seen the course in 10 years? He fired a 62 to assume a two-stroke advantage. Champions Tour. Fred Couples and Corey Pavin make their debut this week. Thank goodness.
NASCAR - Average Joe. NASCAR's most popular driver also is NASCAR's most misunderstood driver. Behind that rock-star reputation, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is just one of the guys. He runs up front, though not consistently at the front. It's a trend that Greg Biffle will look to change in 2010. Drivers get first laps with rear spoiler.
MMA & Boxing - Sizing Things Up. Is everything really bigger in Texas? We'll be convinced if Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey put on the kind of show their pound-for-pound rankings suggest they will.
SOCCER - MLS - FC Dallas defender Blake Wagner played 15 games last season, but he's the rare U.S. player who has succeeded in MLS without college experience.
TENNIS - Prince William was on hand to watch Roger Federer (above) make easy work of Victor Hanescu in the Australian Open's second round. Williamses win, Ivanovic loses in Australia. Djokovic, Davydenko advance in Australia.
HORSE RACING - Full brother of Barbaro breaks maiden. Rereadthefootnotes wins Big A feature. Santa Anita horse races canceled due to rain.
NBA - Pistons wreck Wallace's return, Sheed fined. Billups matches career-high 37 in OT victory. Boozer posts 31; Jazz nab 4th win vs. Spurs. Trail Blazers bowl over 76ers, Roy limps off. Bobcats freeze Heat, cap perfect homestand. Marion block secures Mavs' win. The Nuggets and Warriors traded shot for shot until Chauncey Billups scored 10 of his 37 points in OT of Denver's wild win.
NCAA Hoop's - Chris Wright and No. 12 Georgetown wrestled away No. 9 Pitt's perfect Big East start and ended its 31-game home win streak 74-66. No. 12 Hoyas win at No. 9 Pitt 74-66. NC State upsets No. 7 Duke 88-74. Memphis' C-USA win streak ends at 64. UNC has first 3-game skid under Williams.Collins helps Kansas outlast Baylor. Michigan State moves to 6-0 in Big Ten.
NHL - Devils' Brodeur defeats Panthers 2-0. Canucks win in OT, Oilers' skid now 9. Devils lose LW Elias to concussion. McDonald lifts Blues by Habs in OT.
MLB - Tim Lincecum wants $13 million. The Giants say $8 million. Because he made $650,000 last year, Lincecum really can't lose his arbitration caseeven if he, you know, loses. Smart offseason additions and a strong corps of young players, including Matt Wieters, gives the Orioles hope. Dodgers' Ethier, Broxton finalize deals. Pineiro agrees to 2-year deal with Angels. Brewers, LHP Davis close to $5.25M deal. RHP Hernandez, M's near 5-yr., $78M deal.
NCAA Football - Judge rules Leach lawsuit can go forwardLa. Tech hires Dykes to replace Dooley. USC adds ex-Vols off. line coach Cregg. Tebow at Senior Bowl for NFL audition. Future of Vols AD may rest with Dooley.
GOLF - Bob Hope ClassicSo what if Shane Bertsch hadn't seen the course in 10 years? He fired a 62 to assume a two-stroke advantage. Champions Tour. Fred Couples and Corey Pavin make their debut this week. Thank goodness.
NASCAR - Average Joe. NASCAR's most popular driver also is NASCAR's most misunderstood driver. Behind that rock-star reputation, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is just one of the guys. He runs up front, though not consistently at the front. It's a trend that Greg Biffle will look to change in 2010. Drivers get first laps with rear spoiler.
MMA & Boxing - Sizing Things Up. Is everything really bigger in Texas? We'll be convinced if Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey put on the kind of show their pound-for-pound rankings suggest they will.
SOCCER - MLS - FC Dallas defender Blake Wagner played 15 games last season, but he's the rare U.S. player who has succeeded in MLS without college experience.
TENNIS - Prince William was on hand to watch Roger Federer (above) make easy work of Victor Hanescu in the Australian Open's second round. Williamses win, Ivanovic loses in Australia. Djokovic, Davydenko advance in Australia.
HORSE RACING - Full brother of Barbaro breaks maiden. Rereadthefootnotes wins Big A feature. Santa Anita horse races canceled due to rain.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 01/20/2010
NFL - Reggie Bush's performance last weekend has been expected of him ever since he entered the NFL. Can he keep it up? Bills hire Gailey as coach. Dolphins hire Nolan as def. coordinator. Jones indicates Phillips will return. Saints RB McAllister retiring. Packers exec Schneider named Seahawks GM. Favre was boyhood Saints fanChargers extend Turner through 2013.
NCAA FootBall - Brian Kelly, Charlie Strong, Skip Holtz and Turner Gill all took big steps up the college coaching ladder thiswinter. Gators radio man charged for child porn. Louisville adds assts. Mike Groh, Dugans. Holtz unveils S. Florida coaching staff. Baggett, Chaney named Vols assistants. Pitt makes Norv Turner's son WRs coach.
NBA - Seven months after reaching the NBA Finals, the Magic know this much: They have a lot of work to do if they want to getback. The Raptors hung in, but there was no stopping the Cavs. Shaquille O'Neal joined the 28,000-point club and LeBron James narrowly missed a triple-double in Cleveland's 108-100 win.
NCAA Hoop's - Favors, No. 19 Ga. Tech hold off No. 17 Clemson. Chism, short-handed Volunteers dodge Alabama. Turner, No. 21 Ohio St. cruise past Northwestern. Johnson, No. 13 Purdue end skid, dump Illinois. Wichita St. snaps No. 20 N. Iowa's streak at 15.
NHL - Malkin, Crosby power Pens over Isles. Sharks score five more, crush Kings. Ducks run home winning streak to 8. Resurgent
Rangers rout Lightning 8-2. Caps rally by Wings, win fourth straight. Peca retires after 13 seasons in NHL. Sens win fourthstraight, defeat 'Hawks. Kovalchuk scores 30th, Thrashers win.
MLB - No team in baseball spent less money than the Marlins did last decade, yet no team got more bang for their buck. Thearbitration process that could net Tim Lincecum a 1,900 percent raise was actually created to stem salary hikes.
Mariners, Hernandez close on 5-year deal. Papelbon, BoSox agree to 1 year, $9.35M. Ludwick, Cardinals agree to $5.45M deal. Molinaunexpectedly returning to Giants. Martin among 4 Dodgers agreeing to deals. Francoeur, Mets agree to $5M, 1-yr. deal. Rangers'Hamilton accepts 1 year, $3.25M.
GOLF - As we honor Jack Nicklaus, who turns 70 on Thursday, we recall his run in 1998 for a 7th green jacket. Tiger Woods isallegedly undergoing sex addiction treatment at a clinic in Mississippi. True or false, it makes sense, doesn't it?
NASCAR- He was among the biggest surprises in 2009. Now, Ryan Newman has to prove last season was not a fluke. Swan Song At RCR?Kevin Harvick enters the final year of his contract at Richard Childress Racing with one giant question looming: Which team will he be driving for in 2011?
SOCCER - MLS - Coming to America? The latest rumors about France striker Thierry Henry considering a move to the Red Bulls next summer may be true, according to the New York Post. Beckham says he'll return, Mathis back with L.A. Former MVP Schelotto re-signs with Columbus.
TENNIS - Clijsters, Kuznetsova reach Aussie third round Nadal, Roddick roll into Aussie Open third round
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra won the first matchup between racing's leading ladies, beating out undefeated mare Zenyatta for Horse of the Year.
NCAA FootBall - Brian Kelly, Charlie Strong, Skip Holtz and Turner Gill all took big steps up the college coaching ladder thiswinter. Gators radio man charged for child porn. Louisville adds assts. Mike Groh, Dugans. Holtz unveils S. Florida coaching staff. Baggett, Chaney named Vols assistants. Pitt makes Norv Turner's son WRs coach.
NBA - Seven months after reaching the NBA Finals, the Magic know this much: They have a lot of work to do if they want to getback. The Raptors hung in, but there was no stopping the Cavs. Shaquille O'Neal joined the 28,000-point club and LeBron James narrowly missed a triple-double in Cleveland's 108-100 win.
NCAA Hoop's - Favors, No. 19 Ga. Tech hold off No. 17 Clemson. Chism, short-handed Volunteers dodge Alabama. Turner, No. 21 Ohio St. cruise past Northwestern. Johnson, No. 13 Purdue end skid, dump Illinois. Wichita St. snaps No. 20 N. Iowa's streak at 15.
NHL - Malkin, Crosby power Pens over Isles. Sharks score five more, crush Kings. Ducks run home winning streak to 8. Resurgent
Rangers rout Lightning 8-2. Caps rally by Wings, win fourth straight. Peca retires after 13 seasons in NHL. Sens win fourthstraight, defeat 'Hawks. Kovalchuk scores 30th, Thrashers win.
MLB - No team in baseball spent less money than the Marlins did last decade, yet no team got more bang for their buck. Thearbitration process that could net Tim Lincecum a 1,900 percent raise was actually created to stem salary hikes.
Mariners, Hernandez close on 5-year deal. Papelbon, BoSox agree to 1 year, $9.35M. Ludwick, Cardinals agree to $5.45M deal. Molinaunexpectedly returning to Giants. Martin among 4 Dodgers agreeing to deals. Francoeur, Mets agree to $5M, 1-yr. deal. Rangers'Hamilton accepts 1 year, $3.25M.
GOLF - As we honor Jack Nicklaus, who turns 70 on Thursday, we recall his run in 1998 for a 7th green jacket. Tiger Woods isallegedly undergoing sex addiction treatment at a clinic in Mississippi. True or false, it makes sense, doesn't it?
NASCAR- He was among the biggest surprises in 2009. Now, Ryan Newman has to prove last season was not a fluke. Swan Song At RCR?Kevin Harvick enters the final year of his contract at Richard Childress Racing with one giant question looming: Which team will he be driving for in 2011?
SOCCER - MLS - Coming to America? The latest rumors about France striker Thierry Henry considering a move to the Red Bulls next summer may be true, according to the New York Post. Beckham says he'll return, Mathis back with L.A. Former MVP Schelotto re-signs with Columbus.
TENNIS - Clijsters, Kuznetsova reach Aussie third round Nadal, Roddick roll into Aussie Open third round
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra won the first matchup between racing's leading ladies, beating out undefeated mare Zenyatta for Horse of the Year.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Scores & Sports Today 1/08/2010
NFL - Wild-Card Weekend - Eagles-Cowboys; Can the Cowboys complete a three-game sweep of the Eagles? Jets-Bengals; Jets won handily in week 17, how much weight does that carry? Ravens-Patriots; Brady,Moss,Lewis. Theres a lot of star power, and bad blood in this game. Packers-Cards; Can Packers carry momentum from week 17 win over the Cards?
NFL Playoff Power Rankings: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/01/06/playoff.power.rankings/index.html
NCAA FOOTBALL - For the first time in the BCS era, Alabama wears college football's crown after topping second-ranked Texas 37-21. Saban returns Alabama to topAlabama went 17 years without a national title. Nick Saban ended that streak in
his third year on the job. The Tide coach is earning his place among legends of the game. But with Colt McCoy being injured early, the nation was robbed.
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls09/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=4807215
NBA - Wade, Rondo trade buzzer-beaters in Celtics' win. Parker, Spurs send Pistons to 11th straight loss.James, Cavaliersblow past Arenas-less Wizards. Knicks take down 'Cats with late 3-point barrage
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0c1ZdLBP8
NCAA HOOP's - Collins' 33 help Kansas slip by Cornell. No. 10 Spartans hold off No. 17 Badgers, No. 16 Vols win despite 4 key absences. Scheyer has 31 in homecoming, Duke rolls. Marquette beats No. 12 Hoyas on late FTs. No. 7 Syracuse gets past Memphis 74-57. USC's difficult week continues with lossU. Conn's Dyson nearly gets triple-double. Led by all-name team member Jimmer Fredette, BYU is off to a 15-1 start, averaging 85.1 points per game.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/?eref=sinav#ixzz0c1aokGFV
NHL - The Kings put 52 shots on goal, but it was the Red Wings who scored late to earn a 2-1 win on the road on Thursday. Burrows has second straight hat trick. Keith helps Chicago win fifth straight. Backstrom, captain Ovechkin lift Caps. Thrashers snap 9-game slide, win in SO. Flyers end woes versus Pens with 7-4 win. Jackets halt 13-game road losing streak. Ducks hand Blues seventh straight loss.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard
MLB - He had to undergo 12 surgeries, but Andre Dawson's creaky knees never kept him from loving the game and couldn't keep him from reaching the Hall of Fame.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0c1c58aNx
GOLF - Glover leads at PGA season opener. Steady Steve Stricker, set to turn 43, keeps sneaking up on foes and fans alike. At the age of 31, former U.S. Amateur champion Matt Kuchar is finally living up to his potential.
NASCAR - The loss of Dale Earnhardt Sr. The Chase. The COT. Jimmie Johnson's historic feat. It's been an evolution for NASCAR. The Decades top stories.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/12751378/top-10-stories-that-shaped-nascar-in-the-last-decade
SOCCER - MLS - Overseas help-The New York Red Bulls found their new coach in Hans Backe, who has four Danish titles on his résumé in nearly three decades of coaching in Europe. FIFA won't intervene in MLS labor dispute. DC United introduces new coach, Curt Onalfo. MLS Cup to remain at a neutral site for now.
MMA & BOXING - The much-talked-about megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is dead. For now, anyway.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0c1eamhOe
TENNIS - Roddick withdraws from Davis Cup competition in 2010. Britain tops Russ. Wickmayer, Pennetta advance to ASB final. World No. 1 Roger Federer overcame a scare from Ernests Gulbis of Latvia before winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the Qatar semis.
HORSE RACING - Meese Rocks wins Big A feature. Dotsy Jean wins Santa Anita feature. For the first time in history, the Japanese classics will be open to foreign-trained horses in 2010. As a result, the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), Yushun
Himba (Japanese Oaks), Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas), and Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) will now be officially recognized as international Grade 1 events.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Scores & Sports Today 1/07/2010
NFL - Redskins give Shanahan $35M, 5-year deal. Brady wins AP Comeback Player award. Wrapping It Up-The regular season's done. Now, it's time to evaluate all 32 teams.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/reportcard
NCAA FOOTBALL - Dan LeFevour's last game was a wild one as Central Michigan topped Troy 44-41 in 2 OT.Nick Saban turned Michigan State around and won a title at LSU. With a win over Texas he would join the game's immortals. Colt McCoy is out to cap his marvelous career with a national title. Mark Ingram will try to join Matt Leinart as the only Heisman winners to go on to win the BCS Championship Game. Bama's tough D will play a leading role, but UT QB Colt McCoy is the central figure in the title drama
Tonight the Final Bowl - CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-Pasadena 2010- #2 TEXAS vs #1 ALABAMA at 8 PM ET.
Players to Watch-Alabama: http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-football/bcs-championship-alabama-players-to-watch-for-59003;_ylt=AnxiYyChiMwet9AspDIO4zc5nYcB
Texas: http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-football/bcs-championship-texas-players-to-watch-59007;_ylt=AujebpkjXJvmTIN_QqlPclI5nYcB
NBA - Arenas suspended indefinitely by NBA. Celtics outlast Heat despite Wade's 44. Suns rally by Rockets in see-saw affair. Spurs send Pistons to 11th loss in row. Cavs easily beat Arenas-less Wizards. Raptors nearly blow lead, beat Magic. Minus Williams, Jazz beat Grizzlies. Clippers take down Lakers-For one night, at least, Baron Davis and the Clippers won L.A. bragging rights by beating the Lakers. Zach Randolph, who's averaging 20.4 points and 11.5 rebounds, has helped the Grizzlies climb above .500.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bvisuVJR
NCAA HOOP's - Cornell looked destined to upset No. 1 Kansas, but Sherron Collins took over and carried the sluggish Jayhawks to a 71-66 victory. No. 10 Spartans hold off No. 17 Badgers. No. 16 Vols win despite 4 key absences. Scheyer has 31 in homecoming, Duke rolls. Marquette beats No. 12 Hoyas on late FTs. No. 7 Syracuse gets past Memphis 74-57. USC's difficult week continues with loss.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/scoreboards/top25/today/
NHL - Surging Sabres score 3 in first 2:11Heatley's OT goal lifts red-hot Sharks. Wild end 4-game skid, halt Flames' run. Briere scores 2 as Flyers beat Leafs 6-2. Okposo's late goal lifts Isles over Avs. Goalie Evgeni Nabokov and the Sharks denied T.J. Oshie and the Blues, giving interim coach Davis Payne his first win.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/scoreboards/today/
MLB - The Hawk is headed to the Hall of Fame. Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar fell a few votes short. The news was not as encouraging for other stars of the 1980s. Andre Dawson remained patient for nine years, just as beloved relatives
told him to, and the wait was worth it.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bvwjfxKm
GOLF - Phil Mickelson was ready to become golf's top player in the 1990s – until You-Know-Who came along. Is this his time? As the PGA Tour campaign begins Thursday in Hawaii, golf fans are anxiously anticipating the world's best players taking to the links.
NASCAR - Front Row Motorsport has joined Ford Racing and will run two full-time Sprint Cup teams next season with Travis Kvapil and Kevin Conway. Kvapil will drive the No. 34 car sponsored by Long John Silver's. Conway, a rookie, will drive the No. 37 car that ran part-time last season with sponsorship to be named later.
MMA & BOXING - Manny Pacquiao's promoters said his prospective bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was dead after a mediation session failed to resolve the fighters' differences over drug testing.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bvydtaT2
TENNIS - It took four match points and three sets, but Kim Clijsters finally joined Justine Henin and Ana Ivanovic in the field for the Brisbane International semifinals. Federer, Nadal reach Qatar quarterfinals. Henin reaches semis in comeback tourney.
HORSE RACING - Kettle River wins feature at Santa Anita. Eclipse finalists: 2 females vie for Horse of Year.Female stars Rachel Alexandra (left) and Zenyatta were the only candidates to receive votes for Horse of the Year. The winner will be announced Jan. 18.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Scores & Sports Today 1/06/2010
NFL - The Redskins have their man. According to reports, Mike Shanahan has agreed to a five-year deal to become Washington's next coach. He is the the franchise's seventh coach since '99. Rex Ryan's Jets earned a wild-card berth opposite the Bengals largely behind the league's top-ranked defense. With Ray Rice's help, Ravens coach John Harbaugh is making a rare second straight playoff trip. Los Angeles looks to lure Jaguars, Bills. Bears bringing back Smith, fire Turner. Texans' Cushing named Def. Rookie of the Year. Vikings' Harvin takes top offensive rookie honors.
PLayoff Matchups: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ak2E8As3w_XCYLvAsFx5OT1DubYF?slug=ys-09playoffpicture&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
NCAA FOOTBALL - No. 9 Georgia Tech's triple-option proved no match for Iowa's defense. The No. 10 Hawkeyes shut down the Jackets to win the Orange Bowl 24-14, giving the Big Ten a second BCS win. The Citi BCS National Championship Game is a
clash of titans -- Texas and Alabama, and Mack Brown and Nick Saban.
Today 1/06 GMAC Bowl: Central Michigan vs Troy 7pm from Mobile, Al. Tomorrow 1/07 the FINAL Bowl Game: CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - TEXAS(13-0) VS ALABAMA(13-0) @ 8pm in Pasadena, CA.
Preview: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=300070333
NBA - Wizards shake distraction, rally for win. Bynum's big 4th lifts Lakers by Rockets. Nash's helps Suns end road skid. Mavs hand Pistons 10th straight loss. Nuggets win on Smith's late FTs. Grizzlies end on 13-1 run, top Blazers. The Lakers
welcomed back Ron Artest. They also were glad to see the Lamar Odom of old help push them by the Rockets.
Scoreboard: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/scoreboard
NCAA HOOP's - Pittman helps No. 2 Texas move to 14-0. No. 4 Purdue ties school's best start. Georgia upsets No. 20 Georgia Tech 73-66. Harangody's 36 get Irish past S. Florida. San Diego St. upsets No. 15 New Mexico. White scores 21 as No. 14 Ole Miss rolls. Cal G Gutierrez out with knee injury. Dayton stifles Ball State in 59-35 win.
Scoreboard: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard
NHL - Brodeur earns third shutout in past seven games. Ovechkin named captain, then Caps dump Habs. B's Thomas defeats Sens for 11th straight time. Pens halt 5-game skid; Thrashers' skein at nine. Leafs topple Panthers. Coyotes nip Oilers in OT. Flames douse Predators for fifth straight victory. Hawks' Hossa scores twice for 2nd straight game. Koivu's 200thleads Ducks. Canucks rip Jackets.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bpvvf8Qk
MLB - The Big Finish-Randy Johnson called it quits in his own way Tuesday, and one of the game's great lefties leaves behind a tall imprint, after 22 seasons. Five-time Cy Young winner Randy Johnson won 303 games and struck out 4,875 during his Hall-of-Fame career.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bpwqMlIt
GOLF - British Open champ Stewart Cink and his Presidents Cup teammate, Hunter Mahan, came up big in 2009. That was only a start. 20 to watch in 2010: Sabbatini, Mahan, Cink, Villegas, Singh.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/20-to-watch-in-2010-Sabbatini-Mahan-Cink-Vil;_ylt=AiFEwRgAO2BEOaQSknJAFekogsUF?urn=golf,211909
NASCAR - First, second, third ... 25th? Hendrick dominated '09, and with an offseason dedicated to fixing Junior, the potent stable remains king of the NASCAR mountain.
MMA & BOXING - Schedules and Results: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/mma/schedules/index.html
SOCCER - MLS - Labor discord- An international soccer union says an MLS lockout is possible when the current deal expires. Kasey Keller (L) says MLS players just want basic rights. Donovan begins 10-week loan to Everton. DC United introduces new coach Onalfo.
TENNIS - Roddick sweeps Ball, moves to Brisbane quarters. 100th-ranked Ginepri stuns top-seeded Soderling. Federer, Nadal coast into second round at Qatar.
HORSE RACING - British horse racing officials plan to experiment with a simpler way to list odds in a bid to encourage younger people to take an interest in the sport. Under the experiment, 100-30 will be 4.33 and 8-11 becomes 1.72, with the decimalized odds including the stake money—in other words, showing that a one-pound bet would return 4.33 pounds in the first example.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Scores & Sports Today 1/05/2010
NFL - Normally the most feared club heading into the playoffs, Tom Brady and the Patriots won't pose much of a threat this year. Don't let the serene Black Monday fool you. Another round of head-coaching cuts might be in the offing, especially if the Cowboys should fall in Big D this weekend. Expect the Chargers and Cowboys to overcome their postseason histories en route to Super Bowl XLIV. The winner? Redskins fly Shanahan to D.C. Unhappy Giants fire D-coordinator Sheridan. Bills start makeover by firing staff.
NFC Wild-Card Preview: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4795846&categoryid=2459789
AFC Wild-Card Preview: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4795874&categoryid=2459789
NCAA FOOTBALL - Boise State's Fiesta Bowl win puts Chris Petersen and the Broncos one step closer to playing for next year's BCS title. Broncos top TCU, 17-10. Kentucky coach Brooks retires. Texas Tech begins coaching search. NCAA considering concussion rule change. USC RB Johnson to play in Senior Bowl. Iowa braces for Ga. Tech's triple option. PAC to run ad promoting football playoff. Texas looking for ways to slow Tide's D.
Tonights BOWL game Jan 5, 2010: Fedex ORANGE Bowl- Iowa vs Georgia Tech at 8pm from Miami!
Breaking down the Orange Bowl: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/cory_mccartney/01/03/ga.tech.iowa/index.html
NBA - Paul's late layup lifts Hornets in Utah. Wade, Beasley lift Heat by Hawks. Thunder ride Westbrook, win again. Lakers' Gasol doubtful vs. Rockets. Clippers pull away late to beat Blazers. Farmar shines as Lakers rip Mavs 131-96. Iverson helps 76ers beat ailing Nuggets. Thanks in part to Mo Williams, who averaged 21.6 points during the team's win streak, the Cavs steal the top spot.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bk1nzSMh
NCAA HOOP's - Down 11 to UNC with four to go, Charleston turned to Andrew Goudelock. He delivered. Oh, did he ever. The result was an OT stunner 82-79. Pitt edges Cincinnati to run winning streak to six No. 19 Florida State sinks 12 3s, coasts to win. No. 7 Duke rolls by No. 21 Clemson 74-53.
Scores and more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/scoreboard
NHL - Doughty tallies 4 assists as Kings put 6 on Sharks. Rangers down Bruins at MSG on Higgins' late goal. Biggs-led USA clips Canada for junior hockey title. Bruins boost offense, sign Satan to one-year deal. Blues dismiss Murray, name Payne interim coach. Kovalev's four goals, assist send Sens by Flyers. Panthers ride Dvorak's hat trick past reeling Pens. Langenbrunner's first career hat trick fuels Devils. As expected, Team USA went young for its 2010 Winter Games roster. But while these Americans may be unproven, they're certainly capable of mixing it up
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bk3qjtJt
MLB - Roberto Alomar (left) made 12 All-Star teams in his 17 seasons while Bert Blyleven made just two in his 22 years.Andre Dawson? Yes. Tim Raines? No. Barry Larkin? Yes. Alan Trammell? No. Don Mattingly? Yes. Fred McGriff? No.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bk5fNRF8
GOLF - Palmer's grandson to play in Bob Hope Classic. Watson to play in Dubai, seeks to be oldest winner. Black golf pioneer Powell dies following stroke. Known more for his hair, Charley Hoffman recorded his finest season in 2009. Don't be surprised if he plays even better this year.
NASCAR - State of the teams: 2009:
Stewart-Haas Racing: http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Taillights-fade-A-look-back-at-Stewart-Haas-Rac;_ylt=Ag2Qrq5UJJ4YTG4gRq.2PEXov7YF?urn=nascar,211368
Joe Gibbs Racing: http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Taillights-fade-A-look-back-at-Joe-Gibbs-Racing;_ylt=Au0fm2yG5_J6OiDLkqcgXX3ov7YF?urn=nascar,211367
Roush Fenway Racing: http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Taillights-fade-A-look-back-at-Roush-Fenway-s-2;_ylt=AhhBx1jUebOediz3sm58BtPov7YF?urn=nascar,211364
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing: http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Taillights-fade-A-look-back-at-Earnhardt-Ganass;_ylt=AjVyga8QY1eAN3dzcJdQEsLov7YF?urn=nascar,210980
SOCCER - MLS - Spike Lee joins U.S. World Cup bid committee · U.S. forward E. Johnson loaned to Greek club Aris.
MMA & Boxing - Pacquiao has never tested positive for PEDs, but his refusal to accept random drug testing has invited suspicion.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0bk7yLYTZ
TENNIS - Clijsters cruises to win in Brisbane. Federer looks to stay at No. 1 in 2010. Kanepi beats No. 2 seed Li in ASB opener. Australia eliminates US at Hopman Cup. Gasquet back on court, wins at Brisbane.
HORSE RACING - ESPN wins Eclipse Award for Belmont telecast. Quality Road keeps his cool to win Hal's Hope. Monrovia: Tuscan Evening hangs at Santa Anita Z. I. Zipp upsets Turfway Prevue Stakes.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Scores & Sports Today 1/04/2010
NFL - The AFC playoffs are set, with the Ravens and Jets earning the last spots. But no one will upset the Chargers or Colts. Kurt Warner (left) and Brett Favre help make up an NFC QB collection that's the best ever for a conference's playoff field. Jets clinch wild card, rout Bengals. McGahee's 167 lift Ravens into playoffs. Cowboys blank Eagles to clinch division. Texans top Pats but fall short of playoffs. Chris Johnson sixth to rush for 2,000. Broncos flop in finale, miss playoffs. Jets clinch wild card, rout Bengals. Zorn fired after two seasons with Redskins.
Playoff Previews: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/9385/cowboys-are-the-team-to-beat-in-the-playoff
NCAA FOOTBALL - Perfectionism run amok threw off Colt McCoy and Greg McElroy at times. But both are one game from a perfect ending. USC RB Johnson going to Senior Bowl. Iowa, Ga. Tech gear up for Orange Bowl. Meyer thinks he'll coach Gators in 2010. When TCU's Gary Patterson and Boise State's Chris Petersen square off Monday, it will be the first time two teams fromoutside of the six automatic-qualifying conferences have received BCS berths in the same year.
Remaining Bowl Games:
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl fm Glendale, AZ Jan.4,2010/8pm, Fedex Orange Bowl fm Miami, FL Jan.5,2010/8pm, GMAC Bowl fm Mobile, Al Jan.6, 2010/7pm, and CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Game fm Pasedena, CA Jan.7,2010/8pm.
NBA - Iverson, Sixers knock off injury-riddled Nuggets. Bosh sets team scoring record; Raptors tip Spurs. Bobcats end Cavs' 11-game home winning streak. Knicks blow out Pacers for tenth victory in last 15. Spurs take out Wizards amid Arenas distractions. Balanced Lakers blow out Mavs.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard
NCAA HOOP's - No. 7 Duke clamps down on No. 21 Clemson. Michigan upends No. 15 Ohio St. 73-64. No. 12 Kansas State wins 10th in a row. Parson's 75-foot 3 lifts Florida in OT. Wake Forest outlasts Xavier 96-92 in 2OT. Hughes gets No. 23 Wisconsin by Penn St. No. 13 Hoyas cruise past DePaul 67-50. USC's investigation found rules were violated during O.J. Mayo's one season with the Trojans in 2007-08 under former coach Tim Floyd. USC will not play in the 2010 postseason.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/scoreboards/top25/today/
NHL - Kovalev's 4 goals lift Sens past Flyers. Hossa, Niemi help Chicago win again. Dvorak's hat trick extends Pens' skid. Sabres' Miller blanks Habs for fifth SO. Maple Leafs lose F Grabovski for 6 weeks. Sharks win eighth straight, beat Oilers. Bruins sign LW Satan to 1-year contract. Langenbrunner's 3 goals power Devils.
MLB - Big news: Alex Rodriguez's admission, Mark Buehrle's perfect game, the Cliff Lee trades and the Yankees' rebirth.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0beFVZPMx
NASCAR - Bad Boys Needed? 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 badasses again.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=smith_marty&id=4750984
GOLF - Watson commits to playing Dubai Desert Classic. Black golf pioneer Powell dies following stroke. Garcia to visit specialist about pain in hand. AT&T ends Woods sponsorship.
MMA & BOXING - Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans knocked off Thiago Silva at UFC 108 Saturday and Josh Gross wonders what Evans would be like if he fought that way every time?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/?eref=sinav#ixzz0beHkgYOW
SOCCER - MLS - United hire Onalfo as coach to replace Soehn. Bunbury, McInerney among Gen adidas signings. Galaxy's Donovan granted England work permit. D.C. United gets Castillo on loan from Mexican club. Donovan joins Everton on loan from the Galaxy. With 4-year deal, Donovan gets shot at EPL loan. With standout prospects such as Tony Tchani, MLS scouts are more excited about the current draft class of midfielders than they have been in years.
Read more: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=719595&sec=mls&root=mls&cc=3888
TENNIS - Ivanovic wins first tour match in three months. Robredo sends Spain past U.S. in Hopman Cup. Wickmayer wins return to tennis at ASB Classic. Nadal defeats Soderling, wins exhibition tourney. Sharapova dumps Venus in Australian warm-up, Tsonga pulls out of Qatar Open with wrist injury.
HORSE RACING - Fertile Training Ground? South Florida has been a winter haven for Kentucky Derby hopefuls for decades. Three of the last four Derby winners, and four of the last seven, have made Florida their winter home. Tuscan Evening takes Monrovia at Santa Anita. Quality Road wins at Gulfstream Park. Laus Deo wins Big A's Count Fleet. Fly by Phil winsat Calder.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=4791755
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Scores and Sports Today 01/03/2010
NFL - Ray Lewis' Ravens and the Jets control their fates. However, Sunday could turn ugly. Big Ben must win at Miami and get some help. The AFC playoff forecast? Cloudy, clear by Sunday night. Seven teams remain alive for two spots, including the champion Steelers and hopeful Miami.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Ruffin McNeill and Texas Tech emerged from the turmoil of Mike Leach's firing to outlast Michigan State 41-31 at the Alamo Bowl. McCluster-led Ole Miss beats OSU in Cotton Bowl 21-7. Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown and resilient Connecticut ended a trying season with a 20-7 victory over the Gamecocks in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Saturday. Tejada’s OT kick gives Arkansas 20-17 win over ECU Liberty Bowl. S. Fla. routs NIU in International Bowl. And now, it’s Jimbo Fisher’s turn at FSU.
NBA - Minus 3 starters, Celtics beat Raptors. Anthony-less Nuggets get by Jazz. Roy scores 37 as depleted Blazers win. Grizz rip Suns 128-103 to reach .500. Rose has 30, Bulls win fourth straight. Jackson's 35 lift Bobcats over Heat. LeBron James and the Cavs didn't dominate but still escaped with their seventh straight win by beating the Nets 94-86.
NCAA HOOP's - Wall leads No. 3 Kentucky by Louisville. Pitt deals No. 5 Syracuse first loss. Reynolds' late hoop helps 'Nova to 12-1. No. 1 Kansas routs No. 18 Temple 84-52. Robinson's 22 and 16 lift UConn by Irish. No. 2 Texas gets by Corpus Christi 76-70. Washington's home win streak ends at 18. No. 11 Spartans cruise past Northwestern. No. 1 Kansas, with Xavier Henry, is among four undefeated teams left.
NHL - 'Hawks spoil Blues coach's debut. Penguins drop fourth straight. Sharks extend run to 8, beat Oilers 4-1. Isles hand Atlanta eighth straight loss. Bruins sign LW Satan to 1-year contract Langenbrunner's 3 goals power Devils. Kings beat Caps on Handzus' SH goal. Glencross' goals get Flames by Leafs. The Isles turned the tide on their scoring woes, prevailing in a shootout to extend the Thrashers' losing streak to eight.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 108 - Evans withstands storm, defeats Silva. Evans (14-1-1) won the first two rounds and Silva (14-2) took the third, but Evans won a unanimous-decision victory, earning 29-28 scores from all three judges.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Ruffin McNeill and Texas Tech emerged from the turmoil of Mike Leach's firing to outlast Michigan State 41-31 at the Alamo Bowl. McCluster-led Ole Miss beats OSU in Cotton Bowl 21-7. Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown and resilient Connecticut ended a trying season with a 20-7 victory over the Gamecocks in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Saturday. Tejada’s OT kick gives Arkansas 20-17 win over ECU Liberty Bowl. S. Fla. routs NIU in International Bowl. And now, it’s Jimbo Fisher’s turn at FSU.
NBA - Minus 3 starters, Celtics beat Raptors. Anthony-less Nuggets get by Jazz. Roy scores 37 as depleted Blazers win. Grizz rip Suns 128-103 to reach .500. Rose has 30, Bulls win fourth straight. Jackson's 35 lift Bobcats over Heat. LeBron James and the Cavs didn't dominate but still escaped with their seventh straight win by beating the Nets 94-86.
NCAA HOOP's - Wall leads No. 3 Kentucky by Louisville. Pitt deals No. 5 Syracuse first loss. Reynolds' late hoop helps 'Nova to 12-1. No. 1 Kansas routs No. 18 Temple 84-52. Robinson's 22 and 16 lift UConn by Irish. No. 2 Texas gets by Corpus Christi 76-70. Washington's home win streak ends at 18. No. 11 Spartans cruise past Northwestern. No. 1 Kansas, with Xavier Henry, is among four undefeated teams left.
NHL - 'Hawks spoil Blues coach's debut. Penguins drop fourth straight. Sharks extend run to 8, beat Oilers 4-1. Isles hand Atlanta eighth straight loss. Bruins sign LW Satan to 1-year contract Langenbrunner's 3 goals power Devils. Kings beat Caps on Handzus' SH goal. Glencross' goals get Flames by Leafs. The Isles turned the tide on their scoring woes, prevailing in a shootout to extend the Thrashers' losing streak to eight.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 108 - Evans withstands storm, defeats Silva. Evans (14-1-1) won the first two rounds and Silva (14-2) took the third, but Evans won a unanimous-decision victory, earning 29-28 scores from all three judges.
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