WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - US wins first 4-man gold since 1948. Canada set to meet for hockey gold. USA - Canada set to meet for hockey gold. Canada beats Norway for curling gold. Finland tops Slovakia for hockey bronze. Canada wins team pursuit, Hedrick silver. Razzoli gives Italy rare Alpine medal. Canada's Anderson wins parallel GS. The U.S. beat Canada in the preliminary round, but can it win when when gold is on the line? METAL TRACKER: United States 36, Germany 29, Canada 25 and Norway 22.
NBA - Brook Lopez and the Nets won just their sixth game. That they won it in Boston says something about the Celtics. Randolph's 31 and 25 power Grizzlies. Williams' 35 lift Jazz over Rockets. Blazers win 12th straight over Wolves. Bucks win again, rout Wade-less Heat. Granger leads Pacers past Bulls. Warriors rally from 14 down, top Pistons.
NCAA HOOP's - James Anderson and Oklahoma State held on to topple No. 1 Kansas after No. 2 Kentucky fell to No. 19 Tennessee. No. 4 Syracuse rips No. 7 'Nova 95-77. New Mexico clinches share of MWC title. Irish top No. 11 Hoyas without Harangody. Gonzaga wins 10th straight WCC title. California claims share of Pac-10 title. No. 22 Texas A&M tops No. 21 Texas 74-58.
NHL - US, Canada set to meet for hockey gold. Devils ready for post-Olympic sprint. Rangers claim veteran G Auld off waivers. Wings put Maltby on IR, activate Lilja. Flames extend F Bourque for 6 yrs. $20M. Senators F Shannon signs 1-year deal.
NASCAR - Harvick wins Las Vegas Nationwide race. Danica Patrick's first NASCAR stint ends with a big thud in Las Vegas. Shelby American - Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin and Kasey Kahne head to Las Vegas looking to avoid crapping out early. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Sunday's Shelby American. The event is the only Cup race there this season.
GOLF - Brandt Snedeker recorded a sizzling 66 on Saturday in Phoenix to seize the lead by one stroke after three rounds. HSBC Champions-Ai Miyazato became the first LPGA Tour player in 44 years to sweep the first two events of a season.
MMA & BOXING - American welterweight Mike Jones remained undefeated Saturday with a unanimous decision over Puerto Rico’s Henry Bruseles at Bally’s Atlantic City.
TENNIS - Victory for Venus-After dropping the first set to Polona Hercog of Slovenia in Saturday's final of the Mexican Open, Venus Williams cruised in the last two to win the title. Sunday's finals-Dubai in progress: Djokovic vs. Youzhny.
HORSE RACING - Amen Hallelujah wins at Gulfstream Park. Santa Anita cancels racing due to heavy rain. Total Bull wins allowance feature at Santa…Aqueduct cancels Saturday card.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/27/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - Vancouver 2010 - It's not Canada-Russia. It's better. Both Team USA and CANADA won to set up a gold-medal rematch. Ohno wins eighth medal after being DQ'd. Vonn's Olympics end with slalom mistake.Riesch wins slalom title for second gold. Wang wins third short track gold medal. Canada exec: Miller seeks record fourth skiing medal. Sweden women top Canada for curling gold. MEDAL TRACKER: United States 34, Russia 27, Canada 21 and Norway 20.
NBA - Michael Jordan has reached agreement to purchase controlling interest of the Bobcats from Bob Johnson. Cavs get past Raptors in OT. West's 40 help Hornets rally by Magic. Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers. Deng powers Bulls by Blazers in OT. Martin scores 33; Rockets beat Spurs. Who says Jason Kidd is too old? With a triple-double – and a well-timed shove – he pushed the Mavs by the Hawks in OT.
NCAA HOOP's - Sherron Collins and Kansas lead the way as the Big 12 vies to pick up the most NCAA bids. Scottie Reynolds and Villanova haven't locked up a No. 1 seed. Debate over John Wall or Evan Turner for player of year has the users restless. The season has been a roller coaster for Derrick Favors and Georgia Tech. Marquette helped its NCAA chances with a pair of OT road wins.
NHL - Wings put Maltby on IR, activate Lilja. Flames extend F Bourque for 6 yrs., $20M. Senators F Shannon signs 1-year deal. Wild give Clutterbuck 3-year extension. NHL suspends Blues Janssen for 5 games. Stars G Auld clears waivers, sent to AHL. Predators G Rinne signs 2-year extension.
MLB - Around spring training- Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward(notes) is widely considered the best hitting prospect in baseball. In insurance circles, however, Heyward has become a serious problem. When he takes batting practice at the Braves' spring training facility in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., any vehicle within 500 feet is apparently at risk. If you thought Kemp and his Dodger teammates were going to clam up around the media when it comes to acknowledging his new ladyfriend, Rihanna, you were mistaken.
NFL - What should the Rams do at No. 1? Draft Gerald McCoy, Draft Ndamukong Suh, Draft a quarterback or Trade down? Vikings willing to wait on Favre. Chargers won't tender deal to RB Sproles. Shanahan: Redskins to tender QB Campbell. Rams keeping open mind about top pick. Giants won't hand Umenyiora starting job.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Stanford offensive coordinator Ron Turner has taken a job coaching receivers with the Indianapolis Colts. Can Frank Scelfo continue his string of producing pro quarterbacks at Arizona? NCAA says Michigan, under Rich Rodriguez, was out of compliance with rules on practice time.
GOLF - Camilo Villegas (above) shares the lead in Phoenix, with exciting young guns Anthony Kim and Rickie Fowler only one back. Gatorade ends relationship with Woods. Inkster, Miyazato lead HSBC Women's.
NASCAR - Shelby American-Only once has Kyle Busch finished worse than 11th at his home track of Las Vegas. Kurt Busch broke his brother’s track record in taking pole Friday for NASCAR’s Shelby American in Las Vegas.
MMA & BOXING - Manny Pacquiao is in fighting shape as the hype for his March 13 match with Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium kicks into high gear.
TENNIS - After losing the first set, Novak Djokovic (left) rallied to beat Marcos Baghdatis to reach the final of the Dubai Championships. He'll play Mikhail Youzhny next. More tournament action - Acapulco: Ferrer, Ferrero, Venus reach finalsDelray Beach: Karlovic beats Blake, Fish next.
HORSE RACING - Total Bull wins allowance feature at Santa Anita. Aqueduct has canceled its Saturday card due to the heavy snowstorm hitting the New York City area. Hold That Prospect led all the way in the snow Thursday, beating Ocarson by a half length in the $58,860 Mommy Dear Stakes for fillies and mares at Aqueduct.
NBA - Michael Jordan has reached agreement to purchase controlling interest of the Bobcats from Bob Johnson. Cavs get past Raptors in OT. West's 40 help Hornets rally by Magic. Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers. Deng powers Bulls by Blazers in OT. Martin scores 33; Rockets beat Spurs. Who says Jason Kidd is too old? With a triple-double – and a well-timed shove – he pushed the Mavs by the Hawks in OT.
NCAA HOOP's - Sherron Collins and Kansas lead the way as the Big 12 vies to pick up the most NCAA bids. Scottie Reynolds and Villanova haven't locked up a No. 1 seed. Debate over John Wall or Evan Turner for player of year has the users restless. The season has been a roller coaster for Derrick Favors and Georgia Tech. Marquette helped its NCAA chances with a pair of OT road wins.
NHL - Wings put Maltby on IR, activate Lilja. Flames extend F Bourque for 6 yrs., $20M. Senators F Shannon signs 1-year deal. Wild give Clutterbuck 3-year extension. NHL suspends Blues Janssen for 5 games. Stars G Auld clears waivers, sent to AHL. Predators G Rinne signs 2-year extension.
MLB - Around spring training- Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward(notes) is widely considered the best hitting prospect in baseball. In insurance circles, however, Heyward has become a serious problem. When he takes batting practice at the Braves' spring training facility in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., any vehicle within 500 feet is apparently at risk. If you thought Kemp and his Dodger teammates were going to clam up around the media when it comes to acknowledging his new ladyfriend, Rihanna, you were mistaken.
NFL - What should the Rams do at No. 1? Draft Gerald McCoy, Draft Ndamukong Suh, Draft a quarterback or Trade down? Vikings willing to wait on Favre. Chargers won't tender deal to RB Sproles. Shanahan: Redskins to tender QB Campbell. Rams keeping open mind about top pick. Giants won't hand Umenyiora starting job.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Stanford offensive coordinator Ron Turner has taken a job coaching receivers with the Indianapolis Colts. Can Frank Scelfo continue his string of producing pro quarterbacks at Arizona? NCAA says Michigan, under Rich Rodriguez, was out of compliance with rules on practice time.
GOLF - Camilo Villegas (above) shares the lead in Phoenix, with exciting young guns Anthony Kim and Rickie Fowler only one back. Gatorade ends relationship with Woods. Inkster, Miyazato lead HSBC Women's.
NASCAR - Shelby American-Only once has Kyle Busch finished worse than 11th at his home track of Las Vegas. Kurt Busch broke his brother’s track record in taking pole Friday for NASCAR’s Shelby American in Las Vegas.
MMA & BOXING - Manny Pacquiao is in fighting shape as the hype for his March 13 match with Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium kicks into high gear.
TENNIS - After losing the first set, Novak Djokovic (left) rallied to beat Marcos Baghdatis to reach the final of the Dubai Championships. He'll play Mikhail Youzhny next. More tournament action - Acapulco: Ferrer, Ferrero, Venus reach finalsDelray Beach: Karlovic beats Blake, Fish next.
HORSE RACING - Total Bull wins allowance feature at Santa Anita. Aqueduct has canceled its Saturday card due to the heavy snowstorm hitting the New York City area. Hold That Prospect led all the way in the snow Thursday, beating Ocarson by a half length in the $58,860 Mommy Dear Stakes for fillies and mares at Aqueduct.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/26/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Canada beats US for women's hockey gold. Kim wins figure skating gold. US wins gold, silver in Nordic combined.
Unheralded Rebensburg wins giant slalom. Norway wins gold in women's cross-country relay. MEDAL TRACKER: USA 33, Germany 26, Norway 19. Today Men's
Hockey Semi-Finals: 3:00 PM ET USA vs Finland - Game 27 Canada Hockey Place, 9:30 PM ET Canada vs Slovakia - Game 28 Canada Hockey Place.
NBA - LeBron James and the Cavs looked dominant enough after shutting down the Celtics. They also think they can get a lot better. Shaq left early with an injured thumb, but that didn't prevent the Cavs from dominating late against the Celtics. Billups' 37 lift Nuggets without Karl. Bucks beat Pacers for fifth straight win. What's ailing the Lakers' offense? Is L.A. headed for trouble in the playoffs? Brendan Haywood and the Mavs are starting to look like true title contenders.
NCAA HOOP's - John Wall and No. 2 Kentucky avenged their only loss and closed in on the SEC title with a dominant 82-61 victory over South Carolina. Gonzaga clinches 10th straight WCC title. Record crowd expected at Carrier Dome. Big 2nd half propels No. 5 Duke by Tulsa. FIU coach Thomas ejected in loss to MTSU. No. 16 Vanderbilt rallies to win in OT. No. 17 Wisconsin rolls at Indiana 78-46. Purdue's Hummel (ACL) gone for year.
NHL - Jonathan Toews (L) is a darkhorse MVP for Team Canada. His Chicago teammate Patrick Kane, however, is struggling for the U.S. Olympic semifinals:
USA vs. Finland The Americans will have a hard time keeping the underdog tag that has served them so well this tournament. Canada shows true colors-By
dominating Russia, Canada sent a clear message it is the gold-medal favorite again.
MLB - McGwire never wants to see brother again. Rangers void INF Greene's contract. Webb feels good after throwing session. Twins' Slowey back after wrist
surgery. Braves 1B Glaus healthy at new position. Rangers' Hamilton out with sore shoulder. Kershaw in line for opening day start. Ben Sheets gives the A's exactly what they need, on and off the mound: a top-of-the-rotation starter and a mentor for their young arms.
NFL - Some NFL folks wonder if Florida State graduate and Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle will be dedicated enough to last in pro football. More combine coverage Ex-Gator Joe Haden is a ball-hawking CB who could go in the first 15 picks of the draft. With a shot at the NFL at stake, ex-LSU OT Ciron Black is willing to switch positions. Sure, we have the scouts' grades, but the key numbers in this NFL draft follow the dollar sign. That's why a QB could go No. 1.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas' quest to remain in the national title picture without Colt McCoy falls heavily on new QB Garrett Gilbert's shoulders. Right Place,
Right Time-Four years. Four jobs. But as Louisiana Tech's new OC, Tony Franklin is looking to stay. itt is a Big East favorite, and it will have to prove it. The Panthers host Miami in the top non-conference game and visit rival Cincy for the Big East's best bout.
GOLF - Camilo Villegas felt right at home at the Phoenix Open with a 9-under 62 – the lowest round in his PGA Tour career. HSBC Champions- Former TCU
standout Angela Stanford shot a 71for a share of the lead. Jones to be US captain for Solheim CupEurope wants its players to know rules. D'Alessio leads at New Zealand Women's.
NASCAR - Shelby American: Only once has Kyle Busch finished worse than 11th at his home track. Is it time for him to dust off the ever-popular bow? Better Racing-In a time when the sport needs it most -- and granted, only two races into the season -- it's obvious to anyone paying attention that real NASCAR racing is making a comeback. Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray will be sponsored by McDonald's for 11 Sprint Cup races this season, beginning with Sunday's event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
SOCCER - MLS - Time to talk-Players say they won't go on strike just yet, despite the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. The league says it doesn't plan to lock out players.
TENNIS - Venus Williams got a challenge from a foe ranked 399th, but advanced to the Mexican Open semifinals. In men's action, top seed Fernando Verdasco
got upset. Defending champ Djokovic wins in Dubai.
HORSE RACING - In the cards-Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta trading cards are being mass-produced by Arkansas tourism officials for the buildup to the highly
anticipated showdown. Blame the Wine wins feature at Santa Anita. Hold That Prospect wins Big A's Mommy.
POKER - Quite a start to 2010-Tom Marchese didn't have most of the chips during most of Wednesday's final table, but in two critical hands he outplayed Sam Stein to win the NAPT title.
Unheralded Rebensburg wins giant slalom. Norway wins gold in women's cross-country relay. MEDAL TRACKER: USA 33, Germany 26, Norway 19. Today Men's
Hockey Semi-Finals: 3:00 PM ET USA vs Finland - Game 27 Canada Hockey Place, 9:30 PM ET Canada vs Slovakia - Game 28 Canada Hockey Place.
NBA - LeBron James and the Cavs looked dominant enough after shutting down the Celtics. They also think they can get a lot better. Shaq left early with an injured thumb, but that didn't prevent the Cavs from dominating late against the Celtics. Billups' 37 lift Nuggets without Karl. Bucks beat Pacers for fifth straight win. What's ailing the Lakers' offense? Is L.A. headed for trouble in the playoffs? Brendan Haywood and the Mavs are starting to look like true title contenders.
NCAA HOOP's - John Wall and No. 2 Kentucky avenged their only loss and closed in on the SEC title with a dominant 82-61 victory over South Carolina. Gonzaga clinches 10th straight WCC title. Record crowd expected at Carrier Dome. Big 2nd half propels No. 5 Duke by Tulsa. FIU coach Thomas ejected in loss to MTSU. No. 16 Vanderbilt rallies to win in OT. No. 17 Wisconsin rolls at Indiana 78-46. Purdue's Hummel (ACL) gone for year.
NHL - Jonathan Toews (L) is a darkhorse MVP for Team Canada. His Chicago teammate Patrick Kane, however, is struggling for the U.S. Olympic semifinals:
USA vs. Finland The Americans will have a hard time keeping the underdog tag that has served them so well this tournament. Canada shows true colors-By
dominating Russia, Canada sent a clear message it is the gold-medal favorite again.
MLB - McGwire never wants to see brother again. Rangers void INF Greene's contract. Webb feels good after throwing session. Twins' Slowey back after wrist
surgery. Braves 1B Glaus healthy at new position. Rangers' Hamilton out with sore shoulder. Kershaw in line for opening day start. Ben Sheets gives the A's exactly what they need, on and off the mound: a top-of-the-rotation starter and a mentor for their young arms.
NFL - Some NFL folks wonder if Florida State graduate and Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle will be dedicated enough to last in pro football. More combine coverage Ex-Gator Joe Haden is a ball-hawking CB who could go in the first 15 picks of the draft. With a shot at the NFL at stake, ex-LSU OT Ciron Black is willing to switch positions. Sure, we have the scouts' grades, but the key numbers in this NFL draft follow the dollar sign. That's why a QB could go No. 1.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas' quest to remain in the national title picture without Colt McCoy falls heavily on new QB Garrett Gilbert's shoulders. Right Place,
Right Time-Four years. Four jobs. But as Louisiana Tech's new OC, Tony Franklin is looking to stay. itt is a Big East favorite, and it will have to prove it. The Panthers host Miami in the top non-conference game and visit rival Cincy for the Big East's best bout.
GOLF - Camilo Villegas felt right at home at the Phoenix Open with a 9-under 62 – the lowest round in his PGA Tour career. HSBC Champions- Former TCU
standout Angela Stanford shot a 71for a share of the lead. Jones to be US captain for Solheim CupEurope wants its players to know rules. D'Alessio leads at New Zealand Women's.
NASCAR - Shelby American: Only once has Kyle Busch finished worse than 11th at his home track. Is it time for him to dust off the ever-popular bow? Better Racing-In a time when the sport needs it most -- and granted, only two races into the season -- it's obvious to anyone paying attention that real NASCAR racing is making a comeback. Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray will be sponsored by McDonald's for 11 Sprint Cup races this season, beginning with Sunday's event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
SOCCER - MLS - Time to talk-Players say they won't go on strike just yet, despite the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. The league says it doesn't plan to lock out players.
TENNIS - Venus Williams got a challenge from a foe ranked 399th, but advanced to the Mexican Open semifinals. In men's action, top seed Fernando Verdasco
got upset. Defending champ Djokovic wins in Dubai.
HORSE RACING - In the cards-Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta trading cards are being mass-produced by Arkansas tourism officials for the buildup to the highly
anticipated showdown. Blame the Wine wins feature at Santa Anita. Hold That Prospect wins Big A's Mommy.
POKER - Quite a start to 2010-Tom Marchese didn't have most of the chips during most of Wednesday's final table, but in two critical hands he outplayed Sam Stein to win the NAPT title.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/25/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Hockey semifinals set- Canada buried Russia 7-3 and reestablished itself as the gold-medal favorite. But Zach Parise put
all that frustration aside, deflecting a wrist shot from Brian Rafalski early in the third period. He then scored into an empty net to seal a 2-0 quarterfinal win that sends the U.S. to Friday’s semifinals against Finland, which beat the Czech
Republic 2-0. Kim takes big lead in short program.10,000 favorite Kramer DQ'd, Lee wins. S. Korea women DQ'd in 3,000 short track. Canada finishes 1-2 in women's bobsled. Metal Tracker: USA 28,Germany 24 and Norway 18.
NBA - If Dirk Nowitzki and the new-look Mavericks wanted to see how they measured against the Lakers, the answer is in: Pretty good. Dirk, Terry get
streaking Mavs by Lakers. Manu lifts Spurs, Durant's streak ends. Nash returns with 20 and 13, Suns roll. Celtics F Pierce likely to sit vs. Cavs. Howard has 30 and 16; Magic cruise. Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors. Josh Smith scores 27 to lift Hawks. Jazz use big 2nd half to beat Bobcats.
NCAA HOOP's - Lewis Jackson and No. 3 Purdue kept a slim Big Ten lead by eking out a 59-58 win at Minnesota after Robbie Hummel was injured. Irish make 10 3s, beat No. 12 Pittsburgh. No. 7 'Nova ends slide, rips USF 74-49. Fredette, Emery shine as No. 13 BYU wins. Turner's late surge lifts No. 9 Ohio St. Texas AD: No talks with Big Ten. Free-falling Texas gets much-needed win. Florida State buried 3-pointer after 3-pointer in a building where it hadn't won in a decade, then coolly expanded its big halftime lead even more cruises past North Carolina 77-67.
NHL - A tense quarterfinal win over the Swiss was made easier by the USA's safety net – quiet, cool goalie Ryan Miller. Stars waive G Auld, Turco likely to stay. Predators G Rinne signs 2-year extension. Former G Shields practices with Sharks. Preds' home renamed Bridgestone Arena.
MLB - Derek Jeter is entering the final year of his contract with the Yankees. Could he sign with another club after the 2010 season? Honestly, don't count on it.
NFL - While fans and media analyze combine workouts, NFL teams will be focusing on something else: player interviews. For players like Dez Bryant, the
combine interview presents a chance to accept responsibility for past mistakes.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Callahan Bright was part of Florida State's class of 2005, but grades and trouble kept him from Tallahassee. Callahan Bright was supposed to
feast on ACC foes at FSU. That didn't happen. Now, the once-heralded recruit aims to show NFL scouts he still has what it takes. Eastern IntrigueNew faces at Cincinnati, Louisville and South Florida are adding an air of mystery to the Big East.
GOLF - Jones to be US captain for Solheim Cup. Golfers await another rowdy Phoenix Open. Ochoa, 3 others share lead in Singapore. Europe wants its players
to know rules. Poulter beats Casey for Match Play title. Sizing up the TPC Scottsdale- The closing holes generate drama as each one offers numerous optionsfor risk and reward.
NASCAR - Two Races Don't Work-Auto Club Speedway used to sell out when it hosted one race a year. It doesn't come close now that there are two. It's time
to admit one is all the track deserves. After a season of struggle and turmoil, Richard Childress Racing has emerged as a player. Are they for real?
SOCCER - MLS - United States striker Brian Ching is worried a possible Major League Soccer strike could hurt the chances of domestic-based players to make
the World Cup squad. Defending MLS champion Real Salt Lake has acquired 16-year-old American midfielder Luis Gil from Kansas City for a second-round draft pick next year, an international player roster spot and 25 percent of any future transfer fee for Gil to a club outside the league.
TENNIS - Garden variety-Ana Ivanovic will play in the Billie Jean King Cup in Madison Square Garden, joining Svetlana Kuznetsova, Kim Clijsters and Venus
Williams. More women's coverage-Acapulco: Top-seeded Venus enters quarters Kuala Lumpur: Chang cruises into quarterfinals. Men's coverage-Acapulco: Almagro seeks third straight title. Delray Beach: Blake wins suspended opener.
HORSE RACING - No secret- Discreetly Mine won the Risen Star by 1½ lengths in New Orleans on Saturday, propelling the colt into the AP's top 10 Kentucky
Derby contenders list.
POKER - Youth in control- 22-year old Sam Stein is the chip leader heading into the eight-player final table at the first North American Poker Tour stop
in Las Vegas.
all that frustration aside, deflecting a wrist shot from Brian Rafalski early in the third period. He then scored into an empty net to seal a 2-0 quarterfinal win that sends the U.S. to Friday’s semifinals against Finland, which beat the Czech
Republic 2-0. Kim takes big lead in short program.10,000 favorite Kramer DQ'd, Lee wins. S. Korea women DQ'd in 3,000 short track. Canada finishes 1-2 in women's bobsled. Metal Tracker: USA 28,Germany 24 and Norway 18.
NBA - If Dirk Nowitzki and the new-look Mavericks wanted to see how they measured against the Lakers, the answer is in: Pretty good. Dirk, Terry get
streaking Mavs by Lakers. Manu lifts Spurs, Durant's streak ends. Nash returns with 20 and 13, Suns roll. Celtics F Pierce likely to sit vs. Cavs. Howard has 30 and 16; Magic cruise. Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors. Josh Smith scores 27 to lift Hawks. Jazz use big 2nd half to beat Bobcats.
NCAA HOOP's - Lewis Jackson and No. 3 Purdue kept a slim Big Ten lead by eking out a 59-58 win at Minnesota after Robbie Hummel was injured. Irish make 10 3s, beat No. 12 Pittsburgh. No. 7 'Nova ends slide, rips USF 74-49. Fredette, Emery shine as No. 13 BYU wins. Turner's late surge lifts No. 9 Ohio St. Texas AD: No talks with Big Ten. Free-falling Texas gets much-needed win. Florida State buried 3-pointer after 3-pointer in a building where it hadn't won in a decade, then coolly expanded its big halftime lead even more cruises past North Carolina 77-67.
NHL - A tense quarterfinal win over the Swiss was made easier by the USA's safety net – quiet, cool goalie Ryan Miller. Stars waive G Auld, Turco likely to stay. Predators G Rinne signs 2-year extension. Former G Shields practices with Sharks. Preds' home renamed Bridgestone Arena.
MLB - Derek Jeter is entering the final year of his contract with the Yankees. Could he sign with another club after the 2010 season? Honestly, don't count on it.
NFL - While fans and media analyze combine workouts, NFL teams will be focusing on something else: player interviews. For players like Dez Bryant, the
combine interview presents a chance to accept responsibility for past mistakes.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Callahan Bright was part of Florida State's class of 2005, but grades and trouble kept him from Tallahassee. Callahan Bright was supposed to
feast on ACC foes at FSU. That didn't happen. Now, the once-heralded recruit aims to show NFL scouts he still has what it takes. Eastern IntrigueNew faces at Cincinnati, Louisville and South Florida are adding an air of mystery to the Big East.
GOLF - Jones to be US captain for Solheim Cup. Golfers await another rowdy Phoenix Open. Ochoa, 3 others share lead in Singapore. Europe wants its players
to know rules. Poulter beats Casey for Match Play title. Sizing up the TPC Scottsdale- The closing holes generate drama as each one offers numerous optionsfor risk and reward.
NASCAR - Two Races Don't Work-Auto Club Speedway used to sell out when it hosted one race a year. It doesn't come close now that there are two. It's time
to admit one is all the track deserves. After a season of struggle and turmoil, Richard Childress Racing has emerged as a player. Are they for real?
SOCCER - MLS - United States striker Brian Ching is worried a possible Major League Soccer strike could hurt the chances of domestic-based players to make
the World Cup squad. Defending MLS champion Real Salt Lake has acquired 16-year-old American midfielder Luis Gil from Kansas City for a second-round draft pick next year, an international player roster spot and 25 percent of any future transfer fee for Gil to a club outside the league.
TENNIS - Garden variety-Ana Ivanovic will play in the Billie Jean King Cup in Madison Square Garden, joining Svetlana Kuznetsova, Kim Clijsters and Venus
Williams. More women's coverage-Acapulco: Top-seeded Venus enters quarters Kuala Lumpur: Chang cruises into quarterfinals. Men's coverage-Acapulco: Almagro seeks third straight title. Delray Beach: Blake wins suspended opener.
HORSE RACING - No secret- Discreetly Mine won the Risen Star by 1½ lengths in New Orleans on Saturday, propelling the colt into the AP's top 10 Kentucky
Derby contenders list.
POKER - Youth in control- 22-year old Sam Stein is the chip leader heading into the eight-player final table at the first North American Poker Tour stop
in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/24/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Still grieving her mother, Joannie Rochette inspired an entire Olympics with a program of a lifetime. Skicross' McIvor gives Canada sixth gold. World champ Janka wins giant slalom gold. Austria tops US in Nordic combined relay. Kim takes big lead in short program.
10,000m favorite Kramer DQ'd, Lee wins. Miller skis out of giant slalom. Canada overwhelms Germany 8-2, will face Russia in quarterfinals. Metal Tracker: United States 26, Germany 23, Norway 17, Russian Federation 13, Canada 11, Korea 10, Austria 10, and France 10.
NBA - So much for shaking off the rust. Out for 18 days, Kobe Bryant went back to work and promptly hit another game-winning shot. Jamison scored 18 points
in his first start for Cleveland, LeBron James added 20 points and 13 assists and the Cavaliers escaped Tuesday with a 105-95 win over the New Orleans Hornets to end a three-game losing streak. Suns' last-second shot ends OKC run. Rondo, Allen lift Pierce-less Celtics. Wolves beat Heat while Wade sits.Roy's surge helps Blazers top Nets.
NCAA HOOP's - Chandler Parsons and Florida ran by No. 19 Tennessee 75-62 to snap a six-game skid in the series and boost their NCAA hopes. Kansas wins
another Big 12 title. No. 6 Kansas State wins sixth straight. Evansville stuns No. 25 Northern Iowa. No. 10 Lobos extend win streak to 12. Syracuse earns double-bye in Big East. Freeman's 29 help Georgetown bounce back. Time to move over Bob Knight, Herb Magee is now the winningest men's coach in NCAA history. The leader of Division II Philadelphia University sets the record with a 76-65 win over Goldey-Beacom College.
NHL - Czechs top Latvia in overtime, lose Jagr to injury. Slovakia beats Norway 4-3 to reach quarterfinals. Men's Olympic hockey schedule (all times ET)
United States vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m.- Russia vs. Canada, 7:30 p.m. - Finland vs. Czech Republic, 10 p.m. - Sweden vs. Slovakia, 12 mid.- Friday, Feb. 26 (Semifinals), Saturday, Feb. 27 Bronze Medal Game, 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28 Gold Medal Game, 3:15 p.m.
MLB - New Cubs owner Ricketts addresses team. Each spring, dozens of forgotten names surface at spring training as non-roster invitees looking for a new home and one more chance at glory in The Show. ke many veterans, reliever Royce Ring is trying to catch on with a new team this spring after missing all of 2009. Braves Cox changed the script for his final spring training speech. He is retiring after the season, and this year he wanted to talk about more than rules. He wanted to say more than, "Go get 'em, boys!"
NFL - S Eric Berry, QB Sam Bradford and DT Brian Price hope the combine solidifies them as early first-round picks. More than 330 prospects will head to
Indy to prove their worth at the NFL combine. The combine invite list is set. Did someone worthy miss the cut? Probably, but many have thrived after being
overlooked.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Virginia Tech looks for revenge on Georgia Tech on Nov. 4. While FSU (A.B.) and Miami are trying to give the ACC an identity with brutal
schedules, maybe the league's torch will be carried by the Techs. NCAA: Michigan out of compliance on practices. Ole Miss students decide to replace Colonel Reb
Vols' Dooley to make $1.8 million in first season. Grambling, La. Tech schedule first ever meeting. Michigan's infractions may be relatively trivial, but they won't help the cause of an embattled coach. Rich Rodriguez's already hot seat just got hotter.
GOLF - The apology's over. Now, the nitty-gritty -- when will Tiger Woods play? Michelle Wie is being treated like a superstar in Singapore where the LPGA
Tour plays its second event this week. Is she worthy? Phoenix OpenPhil Mickelson isn't off to the start we expected in 2010. He gets another chance this week.
NASCAR - It's no secret Auto Club Speedway has an attendance problem. Is it time to stop piling on or time for the track to give up a race? Earnhardt's winless streak reaches 59.
MMA & BOXING - The undefeated Velasquez (8-0) is one of the UFC's fastest risers and could be in line for a title shot before long.
SOCCER - MLS - Just the beginning? Landon Donovan expects to return to Everton someday even though he will leave the EPL club when his 10-week loan ends next month. Labor negotiations-MLS sides fail to meet as possible strike looms. Pressure on players union.
TENNIS - Dubai men's championships- Novak Djokovic vs. Viktor Troicki. Davydenko withdraws with wrist injury. Women's coverage-Acapulco: Venus Williams reaches second round. Kuala Lumpur: Li out; Dementieva and Zheng win.
HORSE RACING - Animal cruelty trial starts for N.Y. breeder. Jockey Borel wins Woolf Memorial Award. Bourbon Bay wins San Luis Obispo Handicap. Valid Sum wins Aqueduct feature.
10,000m favorite Kramer DQ'd, Lee wins. Miller skis out of giant slalom. Canada overwhelms Germany 8-2, will face Russia in quarterfinals. Metal Tracker: United States 26, Germany 23, Norway 17, Russian Federation 13, Canada 11, Korea 10, Austria 10, and France 10.
NBA - So much for shaking off the rust. Out for 18 days, Kobe Bryant went back to work and promptly hit another game-winning shot. Jamison scored 18 points
in his first start for Cleveland, LeBron James added 20 points and 13 assists and the Cavaliers escaped Tuesday with a 105-95 win over the New Orleans Hornets to end a three-game losing streak. Suns' last-second shot ends OKC run. Rondo, Allen lift Pierce-less Celtics. Wolves beat Heat while Wade sits.Roy's surge helps Blazers top Nets.
NCAA HOOP's - Chandler Parsons and Florida ran by No. 19 Tennessee 75-62 to snap a six-game skid in the series and boost their NCAA hopes. Kansas wins
another Big 12 title. No. 6 Kansas State wins sixth straight. Evansville stuns No. 25 Northern Iowa. No. 10 Lobos extend win streak to 12. Syracuse earns double-bye in Big East. Freeman's 29 help Georgetown bounce back. Time to move over Bob Knight, Herb Magee is now the winningest men's coach in NCAA history. The leader of Division II Philadelphia University sets the record with a 76-65 win over Goldey-Beacom College.
NHL - Czechs top Latvia in overtime, lose Jagr to injury. Slovakia beats Norway 4-3 to reach quarterfinals. Men's Olympic hockey schedule (all times ET)
United States vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m.- Russia vs. Canada, 7:30 p.m. - Finland vs. Czech Republic, 10 p.m. - Sweden vs. Slovakia, 12 mid.- Friday, Feb. 26 (Semifinals), Saturday, Feb. 27 Bronze Medal Game, 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28 Gold Medal Game, 3:15 p.m.
MLB - New Cubs owner Ricketts addresses team. Each spring, dozens of forgotten names surface at spring training as non-roster invitees looking for a new home and one more chance at glory in The Show. ke many veterans, reliever Royce Ring is trying to catch on with a new team this spring after missing all of 2009. Braves Cox changed the script for his final spring training speech. He is retiring after the season, and this year he wanted to talk about more than rules. He wanted to say more than, "Go get 'em, boys!"
NFL - S Eric Berry, QB Sam Bradford and DT Brian Price hope the combine solidifies them as early first-round picks. More than 330 prospects will head to
Indy to prove their worth at the NFL combine. The combine invite list is set. Did someone worthy miss the cut? Probably, but many have thrived after being
overlooked.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Virginia Tech looks for revenge on Georgia Tech on Nov. 4. While FSU (A.B.) and Miami are trying to give the ACC an identity with brutal
schedules, maybe the league's torch will be carried by the Techs. NCAA: Michigan out of compliance on practices. Ole Miss students decide to replace Colonel Reb
Vols' Dooley to make $1.8 million in first season. Grambling, La. Tech schedule first ever meeting. Michigan's infractions may be relatively trivial, but they won't help the cause of an embattled coach. Rich Rodriguez's already hot seat just got hotter.
GOLF - The apology's over. Now, the nitty-gritty -- when will Tiger Woods play? Michelle Wie is being treated like a superstar in Singapore where the LPGA
Tour plays its second event this week. Is she worthy? Phoenix OpenPhil Mickelson isn't off to the start we expected in 2010. He gets another chance this week.
NASCAR - It's no secret Auto Club Speedway has an attendance problem. Is it time to stop piling on or time for the track to give up a race? Earnhardt's winless streak reaches 59.
MMA & BOXING - The undefeated Velasquez (8-0) is one of the UFC's fastest risers and could be in line for a title shot before long.
SOCCER - MLS - Just the beginning? Landon Donovan expects to return to Everton someday even though he will leave the EPL club when his 10-week loan ends next month. Labor negotiations-MLS sides fail to meet as possible strike looms. Pressure on players union.
TENNIS - Dubai men's championships- Novak Djokovic vs. Viktor Troicki. Davydenko withdraws with wrist injury. Women's coverage-Acapulco: Venus Williams reaches second round. Kuala Lumpur: Li out; Dementieva and Zheng win.
HORSE RACING - Animal cruelty trial starts for N.Y. breeder. Jockey Borel wins Woolf Memorial Award. Bourbon Bay wins San Luis Obispo Handicap. Valid Sum wins Aqueduct feature.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/23/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Team Canada is buckling under the pressure of the Canadian Olympic Committee's bold medal prediction. North America's first gold in ice dance went to Canada, a win applauded by Americans but resented by some Euro skaters. Canada's Virtue, Moir win ice dance gold. Team USA to shake up curling
program. Canada concedes medal race to US. Canada benches Brodeur, Luongo to start. US stuns Canada, earns bye into quarters. Miller finally wins first Olympic gold.
Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Austria defends ski jumping team title. Medal Tracker: USA 25, Germany21, Norway 14.
NBA - Josh Smith and the Hawks did something no other Atlanta team has done in 17 years. They walked out of Utah with a win. Iverson gone for good? AllenIverson has again left the 76ers. Sources say the team may break ties with him. The Hawks will try to woo Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play with them. Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks. Mavs ride Haywood to fourth win in row.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Gilbert Brown isn't a superstar, but he is among 12 X-factors who could lead their teams to key wins the rest of the season. Kansasclinches share of Big 12 title. UConn upends No. 8 West Virginia 73-62. Texas PG Balbay tears ACL, season over. New Mexico makes rare top 10 appearance. NCAA men's wins leader Meyer to retire. Pitt upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Duke pulls away late to beat Va. Tech. Jayhawks still No. 1; Duke only ACC team in poll.
NHL - The Avalanche and Coyotes top the list of the five biggest surprises in the NHL as the league takes its break for the Olympics. Tale of two goal tenders-Ryan Miller is carrying Team USA while the Canadians look to Roberto Luongo. No Panic (Yet)- Canada isn't panicking after its loss to the U.S.,but it has made changes for Tuesday's play-in game. Russia tops Czech Republic, takes 1st in Group B.
GOLF - Powerful in pink- Ian Poulter beat Paul Casey to capture the Match Play tournament for his first triumph on American soil. As far as public apologies go, Tiger Woods did pretty well to boost his stock though the performance was far from flawless. It's happening: Daly to endorse underwear line.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson may have won the battle, but Kevin Harvick is showing that he wants to be around for the end of the war. Welcome Back, RCR- What have we learned after two races in the Sprint Cup Series? With Kevin Harvick leading the charge, Richard Childress Racing is back in a big way.
MLB - Manny: This is my last year with Dodgers. Aaron applauds McGwire's admission. Park, Yankees close to 1-year deal. Mauer healthy for start of camp. INF Greene won't be joining Rangers. O's 2B Roberts slowed by back problem. Rays' Crawford arrives, future up in air. Twins LHP Mijares misses start of camp. Mr. Happy!- By signing with the Tigers, Johnny Damon said he's now "where I wanted to be, from Day 1." Really?
NFL - LaDainian Tomlinson's nine-year stint as one of the NFL's best running backs ended Monday when he was released by the Chargers. y does star wide receiver Brandon Marshall want off the Denver Broncos? The future of the NFL is supposed to take shape at this week's draft combine.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Jordan Jefferson and LSU have fallen behind Alabama in the SEC the past few years. They look to change that this spring. Ducks LB Alonso suspended for season. Paterno's glasses net $9K for charity. UCLA assistant Carnell Lake resigns. NCAA football attendance down slightly. Miami QB Harris to practice, not throw. Gators dismiss DT Brown after arrest. Oregon not ready to discipline RB James. Mississippi's Abrams dies after collapse. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
SOCCER - MLS - Talking points. After a weekend war of words, one thing is clear: The pressure clearly is on the players union as negotiations resume for a new CBA. Around the league: Players won't commit to playing under old contractTop five goaltending battles N.Y. shakes up roster. More labor negotiations:Rogers- Stoppage threatens World Cup hope. sCollective bargaining extended to Thursday. KC wins rights to 16-year-old midfielder.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. Alabama hometown to unveil
statue of Joe Louis.
TENNIS - Easy does itDefending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday to advance to the second round of the Dubai Championships.
Ivanovic hires Graf's former coachFederer out of Dubai with lung infectionHaas upset early at Delray Beach againS. harapova cruises to title in Memphis.Djokovic, Murray advance in Dubai. Szavay rallies to win opener in Mexico.
HORSE RACING - Bob and Todd’s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders.
POKER - Only 24 left at NAPT Venetian and high roller shootout- After Vanessa Rousso hit the rail in 25th place, not too many familiar faces remain in therace for the $827,648 in first-place prize money.
program. Canada concedes medal race to US. Canada benches Brodeur, Luongo to start. US stuns Canada, earns bye into quarters. Miller finally wins first Olympic gold.
Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Austria defends ski jumping team title. Medal Tracker: USA 25, Germany21, Norway 14.
NBA - Josh Smith and the Hawks did something no other Atlanta team has done in 17 years. They walked out of Utah with a win. Iverson gone for good? AllenIverson has again left the 76ers. Sources say the team may break ties with him. The Hawks will try to woo Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play with them. Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks. Mavs ride Haywood to fourth win in row.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Gilbert Brown isn't a superstar, but he is among 12 X-factors who could lead their teams to key wins the rest of the season. Kansasclinches share of Big 12 title. UConn upends No. 8 West Virginia 73-62. Texas PG Balbay tears ACL, season over. New Mexico makes rare top 10 appearance. NCAA men's wins leader Meyer to retire. Pitt upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Duke pulls away late to beat Va. Tech. Jayhawks still No. 1; Duke only ACC team in poll.
NHL - The Avalanche and Coyotes top the list of the five biggest surprises in the NHL as the league takes its break for the Olympics. Tale of two goal tenders-Ryan Miller is carrying Team USA while the Canadians look to Roberto Luongo. No Panic (Yet)- Canada isn't panicking after its loss to the U.S.,but it has made changes for Tuesday's play-in game. Russia tops Czech Republic, takes 1st in Group B.
GOLF - Powerful in pink- Ian Poulter beat Paul Casey to capture the Match Play tournament for his first triumph on American soil. As far as public apologies go, Tiger Woods did pretty well to boost his stock though the performance was far from flawless. It's happening: Daly to endorse underwear line.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson may have won the battle, but Kevin Harvick is showing that he wants to be around for the end of the war. Welcome Back, RCR- What have we learned after two races in the Sprint Cup Series? With Kevin Harvick leading the charge, Richard Childress Racing is back in a big way.
MLB - Manny: This is my last year with Dodgers. Aaron applauds McGwire's admission. Park, Yankees close to 1-year deal. Mauer healthy for start of camp. INF Greene won't be joining Rangers. O's 2B Roberts slowed by back problem. Rays' Crawford arrives, future up in air. Twins LHP Mijares misses start of camp. Mr. Happy!- By signing with the Tigers, Johnny Damon said he's now "where I wanted to be, from Day 1." Really?
NFL - LaDainian Tomlinson's nine-year stint as one of the NFL's best running backs ended Monday when he was released by the Chargers. y does star wide receiver Brandon Marshall want off the Denver Broncos? The future of the NFL is supposed to take shape at this week's draft combine.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Jordan Jefferson and LSU have fallen behind Alabama in the SEC the past few years. They look to change that this spring. Ducks LB Alonso suspended for season. Paterno's glasses net $9K for charity. UCLA assistant Carnell Lake resigns. NCAA football attendance down slightly. Miami QB Harris to practice, not throw. Gators dismiss DT Brown after arrest. Oregon not ready to discipline RB James. Mississippi's Abrams dies after collapse. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
SOCCER - MLS - Talking points. After a weekend war of words, one thing is clear: The pressure clearly is on the players union as negotiations resume for a new CBA. Around the league: Players won't commit to playing under old contractTop five goaltending battles N.Y. shakes up roster. More labor negotiations:Rogers- Stoppage threatens World Cup hope. sCollective bargaining extended to Thursday. KC wins rights to 16-year-old midfielder.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. Alabama hometown to unveil
statue of Joe Louis.
TENNIS - Easy does itDefending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday to advance to the second round of the Dubai Championships.
Ivanovic hires Graf's former coachFederer out of Dubai with lung infectionHaas upset early at Delray Beach againS. harapova cruises to title in Memphis.Djokovic, Murray advance in Dubai. Szavay rallies to win opener in Mexico.
HORSE RACING - Bob and Todd’s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders.
POKER - Only 24 left at NAPT Venetian and high roller shootout- After Vanessa Rousso hit the rail in 25th place, not too many familiar faces remain in therace for the $827,648 in first-place prize money.
Scores and Sports Info for 02/23/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - VANCOUVER 2010 - Team Canada is buckling under the pressure of the Canadian Olympic Committee's bold medal prediction. North America's first gold in ice dance went to Canada, a win applauded by Americans but resented by some European skaters. Canada's Virtue, Moir win ice dance gold.
Team USA to shake up curling programCanada concedes medal race to US.Canada benches Brodeur, Luongo to start. US stuns Canada, earns bye into quarters.
Miller finally wins first Olympic gold. Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Austria defends ski jumping team title. Medal Tracker: USA 25, Germany21, Norway 14.
NBA - Josh Smith and the Hawks did something no other Atlanta team has done in 17 years. They walked out of Utah with a win. Iverson gone for good? Allen Iverson has again left the 76ers. Sources say the team may break ties with him. The Hawks will try to woo Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play with them. Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks. Mavs ride Haywood to fourth win in row.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Gilbert Brown isn't a superstar, but he is among 12 X-factors who could lead their teams to key wins the rest of the season. Kansas clinches share of Big 12 title. UConn upends No. 8 West Virginia 73-62. Texas PG Balbay tears ACL, season over. New Mexico makes rare top 10 appearance. NCAA men's wins leader Meyer to retire. Pitt upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Duke pulls away late to beat Va. Tech. Jayhawks still No. 1; Duke only ACC team in poll.
NHL - The Avalanche and Coyotes top the list of the five biggest surprises in the NHL as the league takes its break for the Olympics. Tale of two goal tenders-Ryan Miller is carrying Team USA while the Canadians look to Roberto Luongo. No Panic (Yet)- Canada isn't panicking after its loss to the U.S., but it has made changes for Tuesday's play-in game. Russia tops Czech Republic, takes 1st in Group B.
GOLF - Powerful in pinkIan Poulter beat Paul Casey to capture the Match Play tournament for his first triumph on American soil. As far as public apologies
go, Tiger Woods did pretty well to boost his stock though the performance was far from flawless. It's happening: Daly to endorse underwear line.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson may have won the battle, but Kevin Harvick is showing that he wants to be around for the end of the war. Welcome Back, RCR- What
have we learned after two races in the Sprint Cup Series? With Kevin Harvick leading the charge, Richard Childress Racing is back in a big way.
MLB - Manny: This is my last year with Dodgers. Aaron applauds McGwire's admission. Park, Yankees close to 1-year deal. Mauer healthy for start of camp.
INF Greene won't be joining Rangers. O's 2B Roberts slowed by back problem. Rays' Crawford arrives, future up in air. Twins LHP Mijares misses start of camp. Mr. Happy!- By signing with the Tigers, Johnny Damon said he's now "where I wanted to be, from Day 1." Really?
NFL - LaDainian Tomlinson's nine-year stint as one of the NFL's best running backs ended Monday when he was released by the Chargers. y does star wide
receiver Brandon Marshall want off the Denver Broncos? The future of the NFL is supposed to take shape at this week's draft combine.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Jordan Jefferson and LSU have fallen behind Alabama in the SEC the past few years. They look to change that this spring. Ducks LB Alonso
suspended for season. Paterno's glasses net $9K for charity. UCLA assistant Carnell Lake resigns. NCAA football attendance down slightly. Miami QB Harris
to practice, not throw. Gators dismiss DT Brown after arrest. Oregon not ready to discipline RB James. Mississippi's Abrams dies after collapse. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
SOCCER - MLS - Talking points. After a weekend war of words, one thing is clear: The pressure clearly is on the players union as negotiations resume for a new CBA. Around the league: Players won't commit to playing under old contractTop five goaltending battles N.Y. shakes up roster. More labor negotiations:Rogers- Stoppage threatens World Cup hope s. Collective bargaining extended toThursday. KC wins rights to 16-year-old midfielder.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. Alabama hometown to unveil
statue of Joe Louis.
TENNIS - Easy does itDefending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday to advance to the second round of the Dubai
Championships. Ivanovic hires Graf's former coachFederer out of Dubai with lung infectionHaas upset early at Delray Beach againS. harapova cruises to title in Memphis. Djokovic, Murray advance in Dubai. Szavay rallies to win opener in Mexico.
HORSE RACING - Bob and Todd’s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert
and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders.
POKER - Only 24 left at NAPT Venetian and high roller shootout- After Vanessa Rousso hit the rail in 25th place, not too many familiar faces remain in the race for the $827,648 in first-place prize money.
Team USA to shake up curling programCanada concedes medal race to US.Canada benches Brodeur, Luongo to start. US stuns Canada, earns bye into quarters.
Miller finally wins first Olympic gold. Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Austria defends ski jumping team title. Medal Tracker: USA 25, Germany21, Norway 14.
NBA - Josh Smith and the Hawks did something no other Atlanta team has done in 17 years. They walked out of Utah with a win. Iverson gone for good? Allen Iverson has again left the 76ers. Sources say the team may break ties with him. The Hawks will try to woo Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play with them. Bogut's 24 points, 20 boards lift Bucks. Mavs ride Haywood to fourth win in row.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Gilbert Brown isn't a superstar, but he is among 12 X-factors who could lead their teams to key wins the rest of the season. Kansas clinches share of Big 12 title. UConn upends No. 8 West Virginia 73-62. Texas PG Balbay tears ACL, season over. New Mexico makes rare top 10 appearance. NCAA men's wins leader Meyer to retire. Pitt upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Duke pulls away late to beat Va. Tech. Jayhawks still No. 1; Duke only ACC team in poll.
NHL - The Avalanche and Coyotes top the list of the five biggest surprises in the NHL as the league takes its break for the Olympics. Tale of two goal tenders-Ryan Miller is carrying Team USA while the Canadians look to Roberto Luongo. No Panic (Yet)- Canada isn't panicking after its loss to the U.S., but it has made changes for Tuesday's play-in game. Russia tops Czech Republic, takes 1st in Group B.
GOLF - Powerful in pinkIan Poulter beat Paul Casey to capture the Match Play tournament for his first triumph on American soil. As far as public apologies
go, Tiger Woods did pretty well to boost his stock though the performance was far from flawless. It's happening: Daly to endorse underwear line.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson may have won the battle, but Kevin Harvick is showing that he wants to be around for the end of the war. Welcome Back, RCR- What
have we learned after two races in the Sprint Cup Series? With Kevin Harvick leading the charge, Richard Childress Racing is back in a big way.
MLB - Manny: This is my last year with Dodgers. Aaron applauds McGwire's admission. Park, Yankees close to 1-year deal. Mauer healthy for start of camp.
INF Greene won't be joining Rangers. O's 2B Roberts slowed by back problem. Rays' Crawford arrives, future up in air. Twins LHP Mijares misses start of camp. Mr. Happy!- By signing with the Tigers, Johnny Damon said he's now "where I wanted to be, from Day 1." Really?
NFL - LaDainian Tomlinson's nine-year stint as one of the NFL's best running backs ended Monday when he was released by the Chargers. y does star wide
receiver Brandon Marshall want off the Denver Broncos? The future of the NFL is supposed to take shape at this week's draft combine.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Jordan Jefferson and LSU have fallen behind Alabama in the SEC the past few years. They look to change that this spring. Ducks LB Alonso
suspended for season. Paterno's glasses net $9K for charity. UCLA assistant Carnell Lake resigns. NCAA football attendance down slightly. Miami QB Harris
to practice, not throw. Gators dismiss DT Brown after arrest. Oregon not ready to discipline RB James. Mississippi's Abrams dies after collapse. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
SOCCER - MLS - Talking points. After a weekend war of words, one thing is clear: The pressure clearly is on the players union as negotiations resume for a new CBA. Around the league: Players won't commit to playing under old contractTop five goaltending battles N.Y. shakes up roster. More labor negotiations:Rogers- Stoppage threatens World Cup hope s. Collective bargaining extended toThursday. KC wins rights to 16-year-old midfielder.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. Alabama hometown to unveil
statue of Joe Louis.
TENNIS - Easy does itDefending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday to advance to the second round of the Dubai
Championships. Ivanovic hires Graf's former coachFederer out of Dubai with lung infectionHaas upset early at Delray Beach againS. harapova cruises to title in Memphis. Djokovic, Murray advance in Dubai. Szavay rallies to win opener in Mexico.
HORSE RACING - Bob and Todd’s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert
and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders.
POKER - Only 24 left at NAPT Venetian and high roller shootout- After Vanessa Rousso hit the rail in 25th place, not too many familiar faces remain in the race for the $827,648 in first-place prize money.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/22/2010
WINTER OLYMPICS - Vancouver 2010 - Team USA's upset of Canada evoked memories of 1980; fitting as these underdog Americans are playing like college kids. Miller wins first Olympic gold | Best ever? Germany's Lange wins fourth bobsled gold. Ohno wins US-record seventh Winter medal. Vonn takes bronze in
super-G. Schmid wins Olympic debut of skicross. Medal Tracker: USA 24, Germany 18, Norway 12.
NBA - Down 25 in the second half? No matter. Not to Deron Williams and the Jazz. They roared back to stun the Blazers in OT. Magic send Cavs to third straight loss. Smith's 16 in 4th lift Nuggets by Celts. Ilgauskas nears buyout with Wizards. Wade out of walking boot, day to day. Durant helps Thunder push streak to 9. West's 27 carry Hornets over Rockets. Undermanned Warriors rally by Hawks. Adjustment Period-After falling to the Magic, the Cavs have now dropped three games in a row since acquiring Antawn Jamison.
NCAA HOOP's - Jon Scheyer joined with Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith to help Duke stay atop the ACC standings with a 67-55 win over Virginia Tech. Pitt
upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Leuer's block helps No. 14 Badgers win. Marquette stays hot, beats Cincy in OT. Surging Arizona State defeats Arizona. Kentucky tops Vandy on Wall's FTs, block. No. 8 WVU overcomes late meltdown in win. It won't make up for last year's NCAA tournament defeat, but Pittsburgh will take it. The No. 19 Panthers held off No. 3 Villanova 70-65 in a rugged rematch of their Elite Eight classic.
NHL - Led by Brian Rafalski and goalie Ryan Miller, Team USA beat Canada and solidified their confidence.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson got lucky on pit road and then held off Kevin Harvick to win at Fontana yet again Sunday.
GOLF - England's Ian Poulter (R) posted his first victory on U.S. soil by beating Paul Casey at the Match Play event. LPGA ThailandAi Miyazato didn't let a six-stroke deficit after the third round stop her from beating Suzann Pettersen. Allianz ChampionshipBernhard Langer (right) holed out from the bunker to beat John Cook in a playoff.
NFL - A candid Randy Moss says 2010 will be the final year he plays for the
Patriots. Was he too honest about his future? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
and NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith are facing the prospect of a 2011 lockout. We are facing the very real possibility of no football in 2011, and teams are planning accordingly.
NCAA FOOTBALL - No. 1 QB?Should Boise's Kellen Moore be the preseason All-America first-team quarterback? Is this the year?Could Mark Richt and Georgia win the national championship in 2010?
MLB - Ben Sheets, the Athletics' $10M man, doesn't expect to dazzle this spring. But the pitcher plans to be ready when it counts. Changing stripes-Spurned by the Yankees, Johnny Damon agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers. Personal goals. Braves closer Billy Wagner has cast an eye toward the Hall of Fame. Angels camp tour: Halos hope missing ace is right under their nose? Two straight winters, the Angels have gone after a true No. 1 starter. So don't let them tell you they don't think it's important to have one.
SOCCER - MLS - Goalkeepers always find a way to attract attention. As if the required acrobatics weren't enough to grab the spotlight, the binary nature
of goalkeeping – play or sit, goal or save – creates conflicts, inflames passions and restricts opportunities.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. The stars came out -- and
so did the homeland heroes -- for the first-ever UFC event in Australia!
TENNIS - American expressSam Querrey rallied in a second-set tiebreak and took advantage of faltering Davis Cup teammate John Isner in the third set to win at Memphis. More men's coverage-Llodra wins in MarseilleFerrero beats Ferrer Dubai: Lung infection sidelines Federer. Women's coverage-Memphis:
Sharapova turns back Arvidsson in finale. Bogota: Duque Marino beats Kerber in straight sets.
HORSE RACING - Eskendereya Runaway- The 2010 crop of 3-year-olds now has a clear standout after Eskendereya ran away with the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2)at Gulfstream on Saturday. Discreetly Mine takes G2. Risen Star Stakes Conveyance wins G3 Southwest.
POKER - A game within the game- World champions Greg Raymer and Chris Moneymaker share words of encouragement … or something like that … each time they compete against each other.
super-G. Schmid wins Olympic debut of skicross. Medal Tracker: USA 24, Germany 18, Norway 12.
NBA - Down 25 in the second half? No matter. Not to Deron Williams and the Jazz. They roared back to stun the Blazers in OT. Magic send Cavs to third straight loss. Smith's 16 in 4th lift Nuggets by Celts. Ilgauskas nears buyout with Wizards. Wade out of walking boot, day to day. Durant helps Thunder push streak to 9. West's 27 carry Hornets over Rockets. Undermanned Warriors rally by Hawks. Adjustment Period-After falling to the Magic, the Cavs have now dropped three games in a row since acquiring Antawn Jamison.
NCAA HOOP's - Jon Scheyer joined with Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith to help Duke stay atop the ACC standings with a 67-55 win over Virginia Tech. Pitt
upsets No. 3 'Nova in NCAA rematch. No. 9 Buckeyes win at No. 11 Mich. St. Leuer's block helps No. 14 Badgers win. Marquette stays hot, beats Cincy in OT. Surging Arizona State defeats Arizona. Kentucky tops Vandy on Wall's FTs, block. No. 8 WVU overcomes late meltdown in win. It won't make up for last year's NCAA tournament defeat, but Pittsburgh will take it. The No. 19 Panthers held off No. 3 Villanova 70-65 in a rugged rematch of their Elite Eight classic.
NHL - Led by Brian Rafalski and goalie Ryan Miller, Team USA beat Canada and solidified their confidence.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson got lucky on pit road and then held off Kevin Harvick to win at Fontana yet again Sunday.
GOLF - England's Ian Poulter (R) posted his first victory on U.S. soil by beating Paul Casey at the Match Play event. LPGA ThailandAi Miyazato didn't let a six-stroke deficit after the third round stop her from beating Suzann Pettersen. Allianz ChampionshipBernhard Langer (right) holed out from the bunker to beat John Cook in a playoff.
NFL - A candid Randy Moss says 2010 will be the final year he plays for the
Patriots. Was he too honest about his future? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
and NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith are facing the prospect of a 2011 lockout. We are facing the very real possibility of no football in 2011, and teams are planning accordingly.
NCAA FOOTBALL - No. 1 QB?Should Boise's Kellen Moore be the preseason All-America first-team quarterback? Is this the year?Could Mark Richt and Georgia win the national championship in 2010?
MLB - Ben Sheets, the Athletics' $10M man, doesn't expect to dazzle this spring. But the pitcher plans to be ready when it counts. Changing stripes-Spurned by the Yankees, Johnny Damon agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers. Personal goals. Braves closer Billy Wagner has cast an eye toward the Hall of Fame. Angels camp tour: Halos hope missing ace is right under their nose? Two straight winters, the Angels have gone after a true No. 1 starter. So don't let them tell you they don't think it's important to have one.
SOCCER - MLS - Goalkeepers always find a way to attract attention. As if the required acrobatics weren't enough to grab the spotlight, the binary nature
of goalkeeping – play or sit, goal or save – creates conflicts, inflames passions and restricts opportunities.
MMA & BOXING - UFC 110 winner Cain Velasquez may now be in position to score a title bout with heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar. The stars came out -- and
so did the homeland heroes -- for the first-ever UFC event in Australia!
TENNIS - American expressSam Querrey rallied in a second-set tiebreak and took advantage of faltering Davis Cup teammate John Isner in the third set to win at Memphis. More men's coverage-Llodra wins in MarseilleFerrero beats Ferrer Dubai: Lung infection sidelines Federer. Women's coverage-Memphis:
Sharapova turns back Arvidsson in finale. Bogota: Duque Marino beats Kerber in straight sets.
HORSE RACING - Eskendereya Runaway- The 2010 crop of 3-year-olds now has a clear standout after Eskendereya ran away with the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2)at Gulfstream on Saturday. Discreetly Mine takes G2. Risen Star Stakes Conveyance wins G3 Southwest.
POKER - A game within the game- World champions Greg Raymer and Chris Moneymaker share words of encouragement … or something like that … each time they compete against each other.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/21/2010
Winter Olympics - Vancouver 2010 - It wasn't the medal he desired, but Apolo Ohno still became the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian ever. Vonn takes bronze in super-G. Silver for Davis in 1,500. Olympics find home(less) in Vancouver. Ammann wins fourth individual title. China's Zhou wins 1,500 short track gold.Hellner wins men's 30K cross-country.
NBA - Tracy McGrady shined in his Knicks debut until Kevin Durant and the surging Thunder stole the stage – and the game. Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavs. Granger leads Pacers by Rockets. Gibson's 20 and 13 lift Bulls by 76ers. Acquisition Salmons lifts Bucks again. Jack, Wright lead Raptors by Wizards. Clippers coach Hughes earns first win.
NCAA HOOP's - John Wall's spectacular block of a potential game-winning 3-pointer sealed Kentucky's 58-56 win at Vandy. Wild win for TerpsCliff Tucker's buzzer beater lifted Maryland to a key 76-74 ACC win over Georgia Tech. No. 8 WVU overcomes late meltdown in win. Oklahoma State beats No. 22 Baylor 82-75. Aldrich, Henry power No. 1 Kansas to win. No. 4 Purdue grabs share of Big Ten lead. No. 18 Butler wins 17th straight. Clemente's 27 lift No. 7 Kansas State.
Gonzaga bounces back, beats Pepperdine.
NHL - Team USA's only hopeFor the Americans to beat Canada – or medal in hockey – Ryan Miller has to be huge in net. Team USA general manager Brian Burke said the pressure is all on Team Canada for Sunday's big showdown. Twin targetsNormally beloved in Vancouver, twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin are prepared for boos!
NASCAR - Today, Sunday Feb 21 3:16 pm - Auto Club 500 - Auto Club Speedway- Fontana, CA.
GOLF - Match Madness - Poulter routs Garcia to reach Match Play final. Durant leads Mayakoba Golf Classic. Simpson, Armour share lead in Boca Raton. Pettersen leads by 5 at LPGA Thailand.
MMA & BOXING - Cain Velasquez's KO of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vaulted him to the top of the heavyweight ranks and topped a hot UFC 110. Cain Velasquez's KO of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vaulted him to the top of the heavyweight ranks and topped a hot UFC 110. Undefeated Ryan Bader knocks out Keith Jardine for his biggest career victory. Edel Ruiz stopped former WBA super-bantamweight champion Clarence “Bones” Adams in the fourth round Friday night in a
featherweight fight.
TENNIS - Top-seeded Maria Sharapova cruised to her 21st career title by beating Sofia Arvidsson
6-2, 6-1. Sharapova never dropped a set in the tournament. Venus tops Azarenka, defends Dubai
title.
NBA - Tracy McGrady shined in his Knicks debut until Kevin Durant and the surging Thunder stole the stage – and the game. Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavs. Granger leads Pacers by Rockets. Gibson's 20 and 13 lift Bulls by 76ers. Acquisition Salmons lifts Bucks again. Jack, Wright lead Raptors by Wizards. Clippers coach Hughes earns first win.
NCAA HOOP's - John Wall's spectacular block of a potential game-winning 3-pointer sealed Kentucky's 58-56 win at Vandy. Wild win for TerpsCliff Tucker's buzzer beater lifted Maryland to a key 76-74 ACC win over Georgia Tech. No. 8 WVU overcomes late meltdown in win. Oklahoma State beats No. 22 Baylor 82-75. Aldrich, Henry power No. 1 Kansas to win. No. 4 Purdue grabs share of Big Ten lead. No. 18 Butler wins 17th straight. Clemente's 27 lift No. 7 Kansas State.
Gonzaga bounces back, beats Pepperdine.
NHL - Team USA's only hopeFor the Americans to beat Canada – or medal in hockey – Ryan Miller has to be huge in net. Team USA general manager Brian Burke said the pressure is all on Team Canada for Sunday's big showdown. Twin targetsNormally beloved in Vancouver, twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin are prepared for boos!
NASCAR - Today, Sunday Feb 21 3:16 pm - Auto Club 500 - Auto Club Speedway- Fontana, CA.
GOLF - Match Madness - Poulter routs Garcia to reach Match Play final. Durant leads Mayakoba Golf Classic. Simpson, Armour share lead in Boca Raton. Pettersen leads by 5 at LPGA Thailand.
MMA & BOXING - Cain Velasquez's KO of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vaulted him to the top of the heavyweight ranks and topped a hot UFC 110. Cain Velasquez's KO of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vaulted him to the top of the heavyweight ranks and topped a hot UFC 110. Undefeated Ryan Bader knocks out Keith Jardine for his biggest career victory. Edel Ruiz stopped former WBA super-bantamweight champion Clarence “Bones” Adams in the fourth round Friday night in a
featherweight fight.
TENNIS - Top-seeded Maria Sharapova cruised to her 21st career title by beating Sofia Arvidsson
6-2, 6-1. Sharapova never dropped a set in the tournament. Venus tops Azarenka, defends Dubai
title.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/20/2010
Winter Olympics-Vancouver 2010 - Bode takes super-G silver, Svindal wins.Vonn to race in super-G after day off. Domnina, Shabalin win compulsory dance. Ohno resumes bid for seventh medal. Canada's Montgomery takes skeleton gold.
NBA - 'Cats spoil Jamison's debut with Cavs. Beasley lifts Wade-less Heat in 2OT. Allen's powers Celtics by Blazers. Newcomers Thornton, Howard power Wizards. Collison's triple-double lifts Hornets. Boozer helps Jazz extend road run to 6. Stoudamire has 22, Suns top Hawks 88-80. Limping into the stretch run, the Celtics haven't backed away from their belief that they'll still contend for their 18th title.
NCAA HOOP'S - Cornell gets key Ivy win over Harvard. N. Iowa gets school-record 24th victory. No. 5 Syracuse holds off No. 10 Hoyas. No. 13 Gonzaga upset by Loyola Marymount.Loss hurts Wisconsin's Big Ten title bid. Ogilvy's late FTs lift No. 17 Vanderbilt. No. 19 Pittsburgh pushes win streak to 4.
NHL - It's not easy for one event to stop an entire Winter Games in its tracks. Sunday's USA-Canada hockey game could do just that.
GOLF- Accenture Match Play-Paul Casey, the highest remaining seed left, is trying to stare down a title with play he calls "very, very solid." Woods sorry he cheated, unsure on return.
MMA & Boxing - Saturday, Feb. 20 UFC 110: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez, Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia, PPV. Saturday, February 20 - Merida, Mexico (HBO) -featherweights: Elio Rojas (21-1, 13 KOs) vs.Jr., Guty Espadas (45-7, 28 KOs).
NASCAR - Feb 21 3:16 pm FOX Auto Club 500 Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA. Daytona champ McMurray on pole in California for AC 500.
TENNIS - Roddick ousted by Querrey in Memphis. Venus ends Peer's run, makes Dubai final. Federer, Nadal in Haiti charity match.
HORSE RACING - A Jealous Woman wins Santa Anita feature. She'll Be Doggone wins Big A feature.
NBA - 'Cats spoil Jamison's debut with Cavs. Beasley lifts Wade-less Heat in 2OT. Allen's powers Celtics by Blazers. Newcomers Thornton, Howard power Wizards. Collison's triple-double lifts Hornets. Boozer helps Jazz extend road run to 6. Stoudamire has 22, Suns top Hawks 88-80. Limping into the stretch run, the Celtics haven't backed away from their belief that they'll still contend for their 18th title.
NCAA HOOP'S - Cornell gets key Ivy win over Harvard. N. Iowa gets school-record 24th victory. No. 5 Syracuse holds off No. 10 Hoyas. No. 13 Gonzaga upset by Loyola Marymount.Loss hurts Wisconsin's Big Ten title bid. Ogilvy's late FTs lift No. 17 Vanderbilt. No. 19 Pittsburgh pushes win streak to 4.
NHL - It's not easy for one event to stop an entire Winter Games in its tracks. Sunday's USA-Canada hockey game could do just that.
GOLF- Accenture Match Play-Paul Casey, the highest remaining seed left, is trying to stare down a title with play he calls "very, very solid." Woods sorry he cheated, unsure on return.
MMA & Boxing - Saturday, Feb. 20 UFC 110: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez, Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia, PPV. Saturday, February 20 - Merida, Mexico (HBO) -featherweights: Elio Rojas (21-1, 13 KOs) vs.Jr., Guty Espadas (45-7, 28 KOs).
NASCAR - Feb 21 3:16 pm FOX Auto Club 500 Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA. Daytona champ McMurray on pole in California for AC 500.
TENNIS - Roddick ousted by Querrey in Memphis. Venus ends Peer's run, makes Dubai final. Federer, Nadal in Haiti charity match.
HORSE RACING - A Jealous Woman wins Santa Anita feature. She'll Be Doggone wins Big A feature.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/19/2010
Vancouver 2010-Winter Olympics- Evan Lysacek edged Evgeni Plushenko to become the first American man to claim gold since Brian Boitano in 1988. China's
Shen and Zhao win pairs gold. Miller is best bet for U.S. medal on Day 8. U.S.
crushes Norway 6-1. Canada avoids hockey upset, tops Swiss in SO. Medal
Tracker- USA 14, Germany 10, France 7.
NBA - The Cavs traded for Antawn Jamison rather than wait on Amar'e Stoudemire. Was it the right move? The trade deadline passed and Amar'e Stoudemire is still a Sun. McGrady sent to Knicks in 3-team trade. Nuggets snap Cavs' 13-game streak. Ray Allen lifts Celtics as Kobe sits. Bulls deal Salmons to Bucks, get Warrick. Nets to play temporarily in Newa. rkKings waive Thomas.
NCAA HOOP's - Exceeding expectationsSyracuse's Jim Boeheim is right in the mix for coach of the year honors. Purdue has fought back and could be in the driver's seat for the Big Ten title. Led by Jermaine Beal, Vanderbilt is right in the thick of the SEC East title race. No. 5 Syracuse holds off No. 10 Hoyas. No. 13 'Zags upset by Loyola Marymount, Loss hurts Wisconsin's Big Ten title bid. Ogilvy's key FTs late lift No. 17 Vandy. No. 19 Pittsburgh pushes win streak to 4. Cal's lead atop Pac-10 shrinks with loss.
NHL - Olympic Hockey - Canada's close callIt took a shootout goal from Sidney Crosby to send Canada past Switzerland. U.S. slams Norway, eyes Canada. Demitra lifts Slovakia over Russia in SO thriller. NHL urged to remain Head of IIHF pleads for NHL to stay part of the Olympics moving forward.
MLB - With a stellar starting rotation fronted by five potentially dominant right-handers, Texas is the favorite to win the national championship. It's Good To Be KingThe manager is off the hot seat. The superstar's PED use is soooo last year. The Yankees welcome life as defending champs. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -The Cincinnati Reds opened spring training at their new facility on Thursday, with one of their newcomers getting much of the attention. Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman worked out with the Reds for the first time since he signed a six-year, $30.25 million deal last month.
NFL - Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't concerned with changing the culture in Detroit. He knows that if the team wins, the rest will follow. An uncapped year
means an uncertain free-agent market. Don't expect many blockbuster deals in a spending season sure to produce more losers than winners. Weathering The
Storm-Jason Campbell took a beating in '09, went through another coaching change and felt the wrath of his critics. What's next for the QB? Once again, there are rumors swirling that the Eagles are shipping Donovan McNabb out of town. Then what, Kevin Kolb? The thought is crazy, like much of the QB's time
in Philly!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Mountain Climbing-TCU reached BCS heights in 2009. The Frogs and the rest of the MWC will use the spring to plan the next step. In the CASH world, the Pac-10 would swell to the Pac-16, absorbing Texas and rivals Texas A&M, TTU and Baylor. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is
finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
GOLF - Wods to resume therapy after statement. The Golf Writers Association of America’s board of directors voted overwhelming Thursday not to participate
as pool reporters Friday when Tiger Woods issues his first public statement in nearly three months. Whatever's next for Tiger Woods, his sordid past ensures
his future will never be like the good old days. It's a new world. Honda PTTSuzann Pettersen shares the lead after the first round in the season opener in Thailand. The often-unpredictable Match Play Championship more than lived up to its reputation in a topsy-turvy second round when the remaining top four seeds and defending champion were beaten at Dove Mountain on Thursday.
NASCAR - Second Helping? This may be the week we'll know who's really got the ponies to stay atop the standings this season. Is there anybody better at Cali than Jimmie Johnson? Kenseth switches crew chief after one race.
SOCCER - MLS - Beginning anewA new soccer-only stadium and several key additions may help the Red Bulls break away from a bleak past and emerge in a
crowded market.
MMA & BOXING - Rothwell goes up against Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on the UFC 110 undercard Sunday at Australia's Acer Arena. With losses in two of his past
three fights, Ben Rothwell desperately needs a victory at UFC 110 this weekend. The vet's next defeat could be his last. Donaire knocks out Vargas, keeps flyweight title.
TENNIS - Dubai: Security details- Venus Williams will face Shahar Peer, the first Israeli to compete in the United Arab Emirates, on a safer, low-profilecourt and Williams "supports it." More women's news-Memphis: Sharapova cruises into quarterfinalsMarseille: French teen Rufin enters quarters. Men's coverage-Buenos Aires: Leg injury ends Nalbandian's run. Memphis: Roddick beats Blake in opening round.
HORSE RACING - Way to go, bro- Lentenor, a brother of Barbaro, finished second in a race at Gulfstream Park, which gave hope to a run in the Florida Derby. a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Witty wins Santa Anita allowance feature…January Gent wins Big A feature.
POKER - Money is how we keep score, right? For all of the talk of getting your money in +EV, bad beats, and "wouldas," "couldas" and "shouldas," the guy who leaves with the money is the winner.
Shen and Zhao win pairs gold. Miller is best bet for U.S. medal on Day 8. U.S.
crushes Norway 6-1. Canada avoids hockey upset, tops Swiss in SO. Medal
Tracker- USA 14, Germany 10, France 7.
NBA - The Cavs traded for Antawn Jamison rather than wait on Amar'e Stoudemire. Was it the right move? The trade deadline passed and Amar'e Stoudemire is still a Sun. McGrady sent to Knicks in 3-team trade. Nuggets snap Cavs' 13-game streak. Ray Allen lifts Celtics as Kobe sits. Bulls deal Salmons to Bucks, get Warrick. Nets to play temporarily in Newa. rkKings waive Thomas.
NCAA HOOP's - Exceeding expectationsSyracuse's Jim Boeheim is right in the mix for coach of the year honors. Purdue has fought back and could be in the driver's seat for the Big Ten title. Led by Jermaine Beal, Vanderbilt is right in the thick of the SEC East title race. No. 5 Syracuse holds off No. 10 Hoyas. No. 13 'Zags upset by Loyola Marymount, Loss hurts Wisconsin's Big Ten title bid. Ogilvy's key FTs late lift No. 17 Vandy. No. 19 Pittsburgh pushes win streak to 4. Cal's lead atop Pac-10 shrinks with loss.
NHL - Olympic Hockey - Canada's close callIt took a shootout goal from Sidney Crosby to send Canada past Switzerland. U.S. slams Norway, eyes Canada. Demitra lifts Slovakia over Russia in SO thriller. NHL urged to remain Head of IIHF pleads for NHL to stay part of the Olympics moving forward.
MLB - With a stellar starting rotation fronted by five potentially dominant right-handers, Texas is the favorite to win the national championship. It's Good To Be KingThe manager is off the hot seat. The superstar's PED use is soooo last year. The Yankees welcome life as defending champs. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -The Cincinnati Reds opened spring training at their new facility on Thursday, with one of their newcomers getting much of the attention. Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman worked out with the Reds for the first time since he signed a six-year, $30.25 million deal last month.
NFL - Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't concerned with changing the culture in Detroit. He knows that if the team wins, the rest will follow. An uncapped year
means an uncertain free-agent market. Don't expect many blockbuster deals in a spending season sure to produce more losers than winners. Weathering The
Storm-Jason Campbell took a beating in '09, went through another coaching change and felt the wrath of his critics. What's next for the QB? Once again, there are rumors swirling that the Eagles are shipping Donovan McNabb out of town. Then what, Kevin Kolb? The thought is crazy, like much of the QB's time
in Philly!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Mountain Climbing-TCU reached BCS heights in 2009. The Frogs and the rest of the MWC will use the spring to plan the next step. In the CASH world, the Pac-10 would swell to the Pac-16, absorbing Texas and rivals Texas A&M, TTU and Baylor. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is
finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.
GOLF - Wods to resume therapy after statement. The Golf Writers Association of America’s board of directors voted overwhelming Thursday not to participate
as pool reporters Friday when Tiger Woods issues his first public statement in nearly three months. Whatever's next for Tiger Woods, his sordid past ensures
his future will never be like the good old days. It's a new world. Honda PTTSuzann Pettersen shares the lead after the first round in the season opener in Thailand. The often-unpredictable Match Play Championship more than lived up to its reputation in a topsy-turvy second round when the remaining top four seeds and defending champion were beaten at Dove Mountain on Thursday.
NASCAR - Second Helping? This may be the week we'll know who's really got the ponies to stay atop the standings this season. Is there anybody better at Cali than Jimmie Johnson? Kenseth switches crew chief after one race.
SOCCER - MLS - Beginning anewA new soccer-only stadium and several key additions may help the Red Bulls break away from a bleak past and emerge in a
crowded market.
MMA & BOXING - Rothwell goes up against Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on the UFC 110 undercard Sunday at Australia's Acer Arena. With losses in two of his past
three fights, Ben Rothwell desperately needs a victory at UFC 110 this weekend. The vet's next defeat could be his last. Donaire knocks out Vargas, keeps flyweight title.
TENNIS - Dubai: Security details- Venus Williams will face Shahar Peer, the first Israeli to compete in the United Arab Emirates, on a safer, low-profilecourt and Williams "supports it." More women's news-Memphis: Sharapova cruises into quarterfinalsMarseille: French teen Rufin enters quarters. Men's coverage-Buenos Aires: Leg injury ends Nalbandian's run. Memphis: Roddick beats Blake in opening round.
HORSE RACING - Way to go, bro- Lentenor, a brother of Barbaro, finished second in a race at Gulfstream Park, which gave hope to a run in the Florida Derby. a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Witty wins Santa Anita allowance feature…January Gent wins Big A feature.
POKER - Money is how we keep score, right? For all of the talk of getting your money in +EV, bad beats, and "wouldas," "couldas" and "shouldas," the guy who leaves with the money is the winner.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/16/2010
Winter Olmpics-Vancouver 2010- Bode Miller, who won two silvers in Salt Lake City in 2002, is now the only American with three Alpine skiing medals. American Seth Wescott (17), seeded 17th of the 32 riders, rallied past Canada's Mike Robertson in the final to win his second straight gold medal.Shen-Zhao claim elusive gold in pairs. South Korea's Mo takes gold in men's 500 meters. Cologna wins men's 15K freestyle cross-country.
What to watch today- The men's super-combined Alpine race. The men's hockey tournament debuts this afternoon. The women's 500 speedskating event, The U.S. women's luger third run scheduled is today. Men's figure skating (the short program) begins at 5 p.m. In women's hockey, the U.S. should roll over Russia 5:30 p.m. and Men's curling gets underway (noon) at the Vancouver Olympic Center.
NBA - A trade for Amar'e? Another MVP for LeBron? Playoffs for Kevin Durant? All are major storylines for the NBA's stretch run. Will Phoenix's Amar'e
Stoudemire or Washington's Antawn Jamison be joining LeBron in Cleveland soon? Blazers near trade for Camby. Knicks in serious talks for McGrady. Iverson
returns to 76ers. Spurs looking to deal Mason. lotte coach Larry Brown said Monday night that Jordan has told him he’s doing all he can to buy majority
control of the Bobcats from owner Bob Johnson.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they helped seize nearly $200,000 in fake NBA merchandise during All-Star weekend in the Dallas area.
NCAA HOOP's - And the Big East beatings go on. Kemba Walker scored 29 points as UConn stunned No. 3 Villanova 84-75 in Philadelphia -- the fourth upset of a top 10 Big East team in a four-day span. Stars Sherron Collins(Kansas), Robbie
Hummel(Purdue), Wesley Johnson(Syracuse) and John Wall(Kentucky) could
lead their teams to the Final Four. No. 1 Kansas rallies past Texas A&M |Louisville upsets No. 2 Syracuse on roadRutgers stuns No. 7 Georgetown 71-68. Diebler's 6 3s lift Ohio St. by Illinois.
NHL - The Americans' hopes for an Olympic medal rest almost solely on the shoulders of 29-year-old goalie Ryan Miller. Crosby says he's unhurt, ready for
the Olympics. Senators rally past Islanders into Olympic break. Christensen's deuce helps Rangers beat Lightning. Getzlaf's 2 goals in return lead Ducks past Oilers. Wild burn Luongo on power plays, down Canucks. Brouwer's SO goal lifts Blackhawks over Jackets. Sabres beat Sharks to snap 6-game losing streak.
NFL - Peppers would be a rare commodity if he departs the Panthers and hits free agency. But at 30, the hot-and-cold physical specimen is facing the age crossroads for pass rushers. Is Donovan McNabb a possibility for Carolina, which lacks a sure thing at QB? Maybe, but a lot has to happen before the Panthers would consider such a move. Goodell gets new deal running into 2015. Bengals, WR Matt Jones agree on 1 year. Favre thanks fans, mum on return.Bears fire pro personnel director DePaul. Deals for Peyton, Brackett head Polian's agenda!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Utah and Colorado would both be good fits for the Pac-10, but neither is an elite program or cash cow like Texas. All across the ACC conference, uncertainty looms at quarterback heading into spring practices. The biggest transitions will occur at Duke and Wake Forest, where two of the ACC’s most accomplished quarterbacks -- Thaddeus Lewis and Riley Skinner -- have graduated. New Kentucky coach Joker Phillips: 'We have a strong foundation. Great character kids, and is the first African-American head football coach at Kentucky, second in the SEC.
MLB - From the return of Brandon Webb to young gun Stephen Strasburg, many of the top NL storylines belong to pitchers. Ace Of Pace- Mariano Rivera's cutter and Brandon Webb's sinker drive hitters mad, but The Mag proclaims Tim Lincecum's changeup the best pitch in baseball.
GOLF - Accenture Match Play- Fourth-ranked Lee Westwood stands among the few consensus expert picks for 32 first-round matches in Arizona. As cool as they
come-Fred Couples was second in Hawaii and first in Florida. He's exactly what the Champions Tour needs. The scenery was not the only beautiful thing to check out at Pebble. So was the play of former world No. 1 David Duval who posts
runner-up finish at Pebble.
NASCAR - They Done Good-Pothole issue aside, Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500 produced a pleasant surprise. NASCAR removed the handcuffs ... and the
drivers delivered. Pothole delays Daytona 144 minutes. Tony Stewart won the NASCAR Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona for the fifth time in the
last six seasons, getting his 15th career win at Daytona, good enough for third most in track history.
SOCCER - MLS - More labor talks-Rogers: Stoppage threatens World Cup hopes. Collective bargaining extended to Feb. 25. Around the league-Red Bulls part ways with four players. Danish goalie Nielsen joins Wizards. Dallas cuts defender Aziz Ansah of Ghana.
MMA & BOXING - Brock Lesnar (top) propelled the UFC to another record year of pay-per-view business, but will the same hold in 2010? Nonito Donaire scored a big knockout Saturday night, but it is time he moves up and faces Fernando
Montiel.
TENNIS - Movin' right along= Shahar Peer routed Virginie Razzano in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championship on Tuesday. She'll next play top seeded Caroline Wozniacki. More women's coverage-Memphis: Sharapova cruises to victory. Bogota: Third-seeded Errani advances. Men's coverage-Buenos Aires: Third seed Almagro falls earlyMarseille: Baghdatis reaches second round.
HORSE RACING - Sweet taste of victory- Sidney's Candy jumped back into the Kentucky Derby picture after beating Tiny Woods – by four lengths – on Monday
at the Vicente Stakes in Arcadia, Calif. Too cold to run; Oaklawn cancels $250. Rereadthefootnotes wins Big A's Hollie HughesStriking Dancer takes La Canada at Santa Anita.
POKER - California lawmakers are toying with the idea of legalizing Internet poker for residents as a way to raise revenue for the financially strapped state. No formal bill has been proposed, and the concept has just been kicked around. For more information for online poker players check out PokerHost.com as they know well online poker players.
What to watch today- The men's super-combined Alpine race. The men's hockey tournament debuts this afternoon. The women's 500 speedskating event, The U.S. women's luger third run scheduled is today. Men's figure skating (the short program) begins at 5 p.m. In women's hockey, the U.S. should roll over Russia 5:30 p.m. and Men's curling gets underway (noon) at the Vancouver Olympic Center.
NBA - A trade for Amar'e? Another MVP for LeBron? Playoffs for Kevin Durant? All are major storylines for the NBA's stretch run. Will Phoenix's Amar'e
Stoudemire or Washington's Antawn Jamison be joining LeBron in Cleveland soon? Blazers near trade for Camby. Knicks in serious talks for McGrady. Iverson
returns to 76ers. Spurs looking to deal Mason. lotte coach Larry Brown said Monday night that Jordan has told him he’s doing all he can to buy majority
control of the Bobcats from owner Bob Johnson.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they helped seize nearly $200,000 in fake NBA merchandise during All-Star weekend in the Dallas area.
NCAA HOOP's - And the Big East beatings go on. Kemba Walker scored 29 points as UConn stunned No. 3 Villanova 84-75 in Philadelphia -- the fourth upset of a top 10 Big East team in a four-day span. Stars Sherron Collins(Kansas), Robbie
Hummel(Purdue), Wesley Johnson(Syracuse) and John Wall(Kentucky) could
lead their teams to the Final Four. No. 1 Kansas rallies past Texas A&M |Louisville upsets No. 2 Syracuse on roadRutgers stuns No. 7 Georgetown 71-68. Diebler's 6 3s lift Ohio St. by Illinois.
NHL - The Americans' hopes for an Olympic medal rest almost solely on the shoulders of 29-year-old goalie Ryan Miller. Crosby says he's unhurt, ready for
the Olympics. Senators rally past Islanders into Olympic break. Christensen's deuce helps Rangers beat Lightning. Getzlaf's 2 goals in return lead Ducks past Oilers. Wild burn Luongo on power plays, down Canucks. Brouwer's SO goal lifts Blackhawks over Jackets. Sabres beat Sharks to snap 6-game losing streak.
NFL - Peppers would be a rare commodity if he departs the Panthers and hits free agency. But at 30, the hot-and-cold physical specimen is facing the age crossroads for pass rushers. Is Donovan McNabb a possibility for Carolina, which lacks a sure thing at QB? Maybe, but a lot has to happen before the Panthers would consider such a move. Goodell gets new deal running into 2015. Bengals, WR Matt Jones agree on 1 year. Favre thanks fans, mum on return.Bears fire pro personnel director DePaul. Deals for Peyton, Brackett head Polian's agenda!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Utah and Colorado would both be good fits for the Pac-10, but neither is an elite program or cash cow like Texas. All across the ACC conference, uncertainty looms at quarterback heading into spring practices. The biggest transitions will occur at Duke and Wake Forest, where two of the ACC’s most accomplished quarterbacks -- Thaddeus Lewis and Riley Skinner -- have graduated. New Kentucky coach Joker Phillips: 'We have a strong foundation. Great character kids, and is the first African-American head football coach at Kentucky, second in the SEC.
MLB - From the return of Brandon Webb to young gun Stephen Strasburg, many of the top NL storylines belong to pitchers. Ace Of Pace- Mariano Rivera's cutter and Brandon Webb's sinker drive hitters mad, but The Mag proclaims Tim Lincecum's changeup the best pitch in baseball.
GOLF - Accenture Match Play- Fourth-ranked Lee Westwood stands among the few consensus expert picks for 32 first-round matches in Arizona. As cool as they
come-Fred Couples was second in Hawaii and first in Florida. He's exactly what the Champions Tour needs. The scenery was not the only beautiful thing to check out at Pebble. So was the play of former world No. 1 David Duval who posts
runner-up finish at Pebble.
NASCAR - They Done Good-Pothole issue aside, Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500 produced a pleasant surprise. NASCAR removed the handcuffs ... and the
drivers delivered. Pothole delays Daytona 144 minutes. Tony Stewart won the NASCAR Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona for the fifth time in the
last six seasons, getting his 15th career win at Daytona, good enough for third most in track history.
SOCCER - MLS - More labor talks-Rogers: Stoppage threatens World Cup hopes. Collective bargaining extended to Feb. 25. Around the league-Red Bulls part ways with four players. Danish goalie Nielsen joins Wizards. Dallas cuts defender Aziz Ansah of Ghana.
MMA & BOXING - Brock Lesnar (top) propelled the UFC to another record year of pay-per-view business, but will the same hold in 2010? Nonito Donaire scored a big knockout Saturday night, but it is time he moves up and faces Fernando
Montiel.
TENNIS - Movin' right along= Shahar Peer routed Virginie Razzano in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championship on Tuesday. She'll next play top seeded Caroline Wozniacki. More women's coverage-Memphis: Sharapova cruises to victory. Bogota: Third-seeded Errani advances. Men's coverage-Buenos Aires: Third seed Almagro falls earlyMarseille: Baghdatis reaches second round.
HORSE RACING - Sweet taste of victory- Sidney's Candy jumped back into the Kentucky Derby picture after beating Tiny Woods – by four lengths – on Monday
at the Vicente Stakes in Arcadia, Calif. Too cold to run; Oaklawn cancels $250. Rereadthefootnotes wins Big A's Hollie HughesStriking Dancer takes La Canada at Santa Anita.
POKER - California lawmakers are toying with the idea of legalizing Internet poker for residents as a way to raise revenue for the financially strapped state. No formal bill has been proposed, and the concept has just been kicked around. For more information for online poker players check out PokerHost.com as they know well online poker players.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/15/2010
NASCAR - Dream Tracker-Those were tears of joy on Jamie McMurray's face after the Daytona 500, and why not? He overcame pothole-induced delays -- and more
to win a race in one of the most thrilling fashions in recent memory. The small hole between turns 1 and 2 took center stage at NASCAR’s marquee event, marring an otherwise spectacular Daytona 500 and prompting officials to apologize for more than two hours of delays that had some fans heading home.
NBA - The NBA pulls it off. A record crowd of 108,713 watches the East edge the West 141-139 in the All-Star Game. Once in a lifetime? No: The NBA has got
something here, and it has to capitalize on it. With All-Star spectacle, NBA might have found its Super Bowl. Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh led the East All-Stars to an exciting 141-139 victory over the West before the largest crowd ever to witness a basketball game.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Ashton Gibbs hit some key 3s in a triple-OT upset of WVU. The Panthers are exceeding expectations. Louisville upsets No. 2 Syracuse on road. Rutgers stuns No. 7 Georgetown 71-68. Diebler's 6 3s lift Ohio St. by Illinois. N. Iowa's Eglseder suspended 3 games. No. 3 Kentucky holds off No. 12 Vols. Northwestern rallies by Minnesota in OT. Notre Dame falls at home to St. John's.
NHL - Will Team Canada bring the host country its first gold on home ice? Dan Ellis made 30 saves, stopping Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby, who survived a scare, in the Preds' win over the Pens. Crosby OK after blocking shot in loss. Kane escapes injury as 'Hawks win. Ducks' Getzlaf shines before Olympics.Wild chase Luongo, beat Canucks 6-2. Christensen helps Rangers rally. Sens score 3 in 3rd, top Islanders 4-3. Sabres G Miller sharp in Olympic tuneup. Quick blanks Avs, ties Kings wins mark.
Winter Olympics-Vancouver 2010 - Canada finally has its first gold as host
country, and frankly the Games needed relief from the doldrums. Lindsey Vonn, a
pre-Olympic favorite for multiple golds, will begin her Games on Wednesday with the downhill. Johnny Spillane won more than just a silver medal. He validated the U.S. Nordic combined team, which has gone from a laughingstock to a serious Olympic force. Weather permitting U.S. skier Ted Ligety could medal Monday in the men's downhill.
MLB - Ownership of the Dodgers hinges on a judge's decision in May, when the assets of Jamie and Frank McCourt will be divided. Yankee doodling on deals.
No new contracts yet for Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter. Lincecum avoids hearing. Giants ace Tim Lincecum agreed to a two-year, $23 million contract.
Big Hurt, huge impactFrank Thomas, twice the AL MVP, retired following 19 years and 521 homers. The Rays enter 2010 with what some call their best roster ever. While Tampa Bay could repeat its feat of '08.
NFL - Hard Knocks-A few experts and manufacturers question the validity of the NFL's helmet-testing process. Groups across the country are going to great lengths -- including seeking help from the NFL -- to make youth concussions and their sometimes fatal consequences as rare as possible. Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall is among this year's free agents who could receive the franchise tag from their team.
NCAA FootBall - Gators hire Cards' Austin to run defense. Central Florida put on 2 years probation. NCAA proposes taunting, concussion rules. Grambling State opens Robinson museum. Texas upset by new NCAA recruiting rule. Ohio State QB Pryor has knee surgery. Archie Griffin's son to play at Ohio St. Paterno has surgery to correct vision. The Big Ten shouldn't be the only league trying to lure the Longhorns. If the Pac-10 is going to bother expanding, it needs to land a game-changer like Texas.
GOLF - Defending champ Dustin Johnson got up and down on 18 to edge David Duval and J.B. Holmes by one at Pebble. Couples earns first Champions Tour win.
US Open to again have prime time finish. Woods doesn't enter Match Play next week. Presnell shoots 60 to win Victorian PGA. Dodt earns first European Tour
victory.
SOCCER - MLS - Everton has earned 13 points in six games since Landon Donovan joined the English Premier League club. Count MLS mate David Beckham among
the impressed. Dallas cuts defender Aziz Ansah of Ghana. Red Bulls waive GK Cepero, D Johnson, D…MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 25. Denmark's
Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards. Sounders hire BBC's Arlo White as
announcer. Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery.
MMA & BOXING - Coleman's defeat to Randy Couture last Saturday will almost certainly be his last appearance in a UFC event. The unceremonious end to Mark
Coleman's decorated career in mixed martial arts should make younger fighters contemplate their own futures. Donaire knocks out Vargas, keeps flyweight title.
TENNIS- Fernando Verdasco hadn't won against top-10 players for 15 straight matches – until he shocked Andy Roddick 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the SAP
Open. More men's coverage -Rio: Ferrero lifts 13th title in Brazil with crushing winRotterdam: Soderling wins as Youzhny withdraws. Women's coverage-
Venus aiming to capture more titles in 2010Open GDF Suez: Dementieva takes title.
HORSE RACING - On the right track- Caracortado won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday to remain unbeaten and emerge as a Kentucky Derby
contender. Striking Dancer takes La Canada at Santa…Fuzzy Britches wins Big A's Dearly Precious.
POKER - Almost there …The WSOPE main event broadcast will reach its final table after three episodes Sunday night on ESPN2. Will Daniel Negreanu make it
for the second consecutive year?
to win a race in one of the most thrilling fashions in recent memory. The small hole between turns 1 and 2 took center stage at NASCAR’s marquee event, marring an otherwise spectacular Daytona 500 and prompting officials to apologize for more than two hours of delays that had some fans heading home.
NBA - The NBA pulls it off. A record crowd of 108,713 watches the East edge the West 141-139 in the All-Star Game. Once in a lifetime? No: The NBA has got
something here, and it has to capitalize on it. With All-Star spectacle, NBA might have found its Super Bowl. Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh led the East All-Stars to an exciting 141-139 victory over the West before the largest crowd ever to witness a basketball game.
NCAA HOOP's - Pitt's Ashton Gibbs hit some key 3s in a triple-OT upset of WVU. The Panthers are exceeding expectations. Louisville upsets No. 2 Syracuse on road. Rutgers stuns No. 7 Georgetown 71-68. Diebler's 6 3s lift Ohio St. by Illinois. N. Iowa's Eglseder suspended 3 games. No. 3 Kentucky holds off No. 12 Vols. Northwestern rallies by Minnesota in OT. Notre Dame falls at home to St. John's.
NHL - Will Team Canada bring the host country its first gold on home ice? Dan Ellis made 30 saves, stopping Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby, who survived a scare, in the Preds' win over the Pens. Crosby OK after blocking shot in loss. Kane escapes injury as 'Hawks win. Ducks' Getzlaf shines before Olympics.Wild chase Luongo, beat Canucks 6-2. Christensen helps Rangers rally. Sens score 3 in 3rd, top Islanders 4-3. Sabres G Miller sharp in Olympic tuneup. Quick blanks Avs, ties Kings wins mark.
Winter Olympics-Vancouver 2010 - Canada finally has its first gold as host
country, and frankly the Games needed relief from the doldrums. Lindsey Vonn, a
pre-Olympic favorite for multiple golds, will begin her Games on Wednesday with the downhill. Johnny Spillane won more than just a silver medal. He validated the U.S. Nordic combined team, which has gone from a laughingstock to a serious Olympic force. Weather permitting U.S. skier Ted Ligety could medal Monday in the men's downhill.
MLB - Ownership of the Dodgers hinges on a judge's decision in May, when the assets of Jamie and Frank McCourt will be divided. Yankee doodling on deals.
No new contracts yet for Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter. Lincecum avoids hearing. Giants ace Tim Lincecum agreed to a two-year, $23 million contract.
Big Hurt, huge impactFrank Thomas, twice the AL MVP, retired following 19 years and 521 homers. The Rays enter 2010 with what some call their best roster ever. While Tampa Bay could repeat its feat of '08.
NFL - Hard Knocks-A few experts and manufacturers question the validity of the NFL's helmet-testing process. Groups across the country are going to great lengths -- including seeking help from the NFL -- to make youth concussions and their sometimes fatal consequences as rare as possible. Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall is among this year's free agents who could receive the franchise tag from their team.
NCAA FootBall - Gators hire Cards' Austin to run defense. Central Florida put on 2 years probation. NCAA proposes taunting, concussion rules. Grambling State opens Robinson museum. Texas upset by new NCAA recruiting rule. Ohio State QB Pryor has knee surgery. Archie Griffin's son to play at Ohio St. Paterno has surgery to correct vision. The Big Ten shouldn't be the only league trying to lure the Longhorns. If the Pac-10 is going to bother expanding, it needs to land a game-changer like Texas.
GOLF - Defending champ Dustin Johnson got up and down on 18 to edge David Duval and J.B. Holmes by one at Pebble. Couples earns first Champions Tour win.
US Open to again have prime time finish. Woods doesn't enter Match Play next week. Presnell shoots 60 to win Victorian PGA. Dodt earns first European Tour
victory.
SOCCER - MLS - Everton has earned 13 points in six games since Landon Donovan joined the English Premier League club. Count MLS mate David Beckham among
the impressed. Dallas cuts defender Aziz Ansah of Ghana. Red Bulls waive GK Cepero, D Johnson, D…MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 25. Denmark's
Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards. Sounders hire BBC's Arlo White as
announcer. Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery.
MMA & BOXING - Coleman's defeat to Randy Couture last Saturday will almost certainly be his last appearance in a UFC event. The unceremonious end to Mark
Coleman's decorated career in mixed martial arts should make younger fighters contemplate their own futures. Donaire knocks out Vargas, keeps flyweight title.
TENNIS- Fernando Verdasco hadn't won against top-10 players for 15 straight matches – until he shocked Andy Roddick 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the SAP
Open. More men's coverage -Rio: Ferrero lifts 13th title in Brazil with crushing winRotterdam: Soderling wins as Youzhny withdraws. Women's coverage-
Venus aiming to capture more titles in 2010Open GDF Suez: Dementieva takes title.
HORSE RACING - On the right track- Caracortado won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday to remain unbeaten and emerge as a Kentucky Derby
contender. Striking Dancer takes La Canada at Santa…Fuzzy Britches wins Big A's Dearly Precious.
POKER - Almost there …The WSOPE main event broadcast will reach its final table after three episodes Sunday night on ESPN2. Will Daniel Negreanu make it
for the second consecutive year?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/12/2010
NASCAR - Sunday is Daytona 500. Jimmie Johnson nipped Kevin Harvick by 0.005 seconds in the first race, then Kasey Kahne edged Tony Stewart by 0.014 seconds
to set the stage for what should be an exciting season-opening Daytona 500. Michael Waltrip bounded across a crowded room to reach Scott Speed, reaching outto hug his fellow driver. Without Speed’s help, Waltrip would have missed what’s supposed to be the final Daytona 500 of his career.
NBA - All Star Game Sunday. Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game. What a way to head into the All-Star break -- especially for the sizzling Cavaliers. The hottest team in the league wins its 13th straight, beating the Magic 115-106 in an Eastern Conference finals rematch. All-Star weekendJason Kidd has replaced Kobe Bryant in the All-Star Game. Maybe because he can drive to the game. Spurs plow Nuggets by 19 in Denver.
NCAA HOOP's - Matt Bouldin and No. 16 Gonzaga made it clear they are still the top team in the WCC by overpowering visiting St. Mary's 80-61. Kansas senior
guard Sherron Collins has become one of the nation's most lethal players with the game on the line. Butler pushes streak to 14, wins Horizon. Cal keeps Pac-10 lead, beats Washington. Irish F Harangody hurts knee in loss. Sims' surge sparks Michigan by Gophers. St. John's beats Louisville to end skid.
NHL - After their club-record winning streak, the Caps dropped their second in a row away from home, losing 6-5 to the hot Sens. Twin turbos-Swedish twins?
Male minds race like those on an NHL spot that became a YouTube classic. But we're talking Daniel and Henrik Sedin, who are hot and hotter. Sharks find way
to finally top Wings. 'Canes win in OT, Sabres' skid at 6. Canucks' Luongo blanks Panthers 3-0. Bruins nearly blow 5-goal lead in win. Oilers snap 11-game
road skid, win in SO.
Olympics- Winter-Vancouver 2010 - We're hours away from the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver may introduce the world to the Double Cork and a
determined Lindsey Vonn. Are any miracles in store? Time will tell. Luger Grimmette to carry U.S. flag. Uncertainty surrounds opening ceremony. ic
protesters to rally in Vancouver. More snow trucked in to ski venue. From new faces like Sid the Kid to old vets such as 'Foppa' Forsberg, the men's hockey
tournament in Vancouver is loaded with big stars. Shani Davis will race in four events in Vancouver. One of the skaters who could get in his way is U.S. teammate Chad Hedrick. It's one of our rivalries to watch. Olympic Hockey Follow Team USA and your favorite NHL players in Vancouver! SI Swimsuit- Four Olympic stars pose in this year's SI Swimsuit Issue.
MLB - Boston emphasized defense in signing Adrian Beltre and others, but catching the Yankees will be a tough play. After 305 wins, two Cy Young Awards anda World Series MVP, Tom Glavine retires and joins Atlanta's front office. He'll be eligible for the Hall in 2014, the same year as Greg Maddux. After spending a combined 22 years as a manager in the minors and a coach in the majors, Brad Mills is relishing his first chance to be a manager in the big leagues. Brad Mills, 52, was named the Astros' new manager in late October, replacing Cecil Cooper.
NFL - Giants release LB Pierce. Rams being sold but likely staying put. Jaguars cut WR Holt, LT Thomas, DT Meier. Texans extend coach Kubiak through 2012.
Fans use billboard persuasion for Favre. Falcons, WR Finneran agree to extension. Donovan McNabb wants to be in Philly. Without a ringing endorsement from the Eagles' brass, is the QB a lame duck? Shanahan brings the 'Skins a proven commodity. They have been mediocre or worse through the Dan Snyder Era. But with Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen now running things, the 'Skins can dream of pulling off what the Saints just did.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee and coach Bo Pelini hope to end the Huskers' Big 12 title drought. Is this the year? The Pac-10 possibly expanding to 12 teams? Such a move would make the conference a superpower and create a devastating aftershock. We doubt Texas would leave the Big 12 for the Big Ten. First, it would literally take an act of the state legislature to move. Second, I hear that Texas is going to start its own network. It already makes approximately $10 million a year in Big 12 revenue. It would make at least $16 million per year in the Big Ten but the school has so many revenue streams at the moment that difference might not matter.
GOLF - Dustin Johnson birdied his last five holes and is atop the leaderboard after an 8-under 64 in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Palmer, Nicklaus, Player set for charity event. Couples, Azinger set for Champions debut.
SOCCER - MLS - Cold frontAn MLS work stoppage could put players such as Colorado's Conor Casey on the U.S. World Cup team bubble. MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 25. Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards. Sounders hire BBC's Arlo White as announcer. Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery. Report: Real Madrid's Raul headed to Red Bulls.
MMA & BOXING - Douglas, a 42-to-1 longshot against Tyson, captured the heavyweight title with a dramatic 10th-round knockout. Twenty years after knocking out Mike Tyson for the world heavyweight championship, James "Buster" Douglas reflects on the historic upset and the state of the fight game today. Mosley thrilled to finally have inked Floyd fight.
TENNIS - We know that Roger Federer defies logic. But is it entirely unreasonable to think he won't win the calendar Grand Slam this year? Top-seeded Andy
Roddick reached the quarterfinals for the eighth time in nine tries at the SAP Open in San Jose, Calif., where he's won three singles titles. More men's coverage-Netherlands: Top-seeded Djokovic into quarterfinalsBrazil: Ferrero and Andreev reach quarterfinals. Women's coverage-Paris: Oudin, Dementieva into
quarterfinals Pattaya: Top-seeded Zvonareva advances.
HORSE RACING - The race is on. One day after the prime matchup was deemed to be a no-go, Rachel Alexandra will square off against Zenyatta in a $5 million
race in Arkansas. Church Camp wins Santa Anita feature by a length. Ritchey in, Ice out as trainer of Summer Bird, More Than a Reason wins Big A feature.
POKER - Bluff's Player of the Year Jason Mercier had 19 cashes and $1,354,026 in tournament winnings in 2009. Card Player Player of the Year Eric Baldwin had four tournament wins and 22 cashes for a total of $1,511,474 in tournament winnings.
to set the stage for what should be an exciting season-opening Daytona 500. Michael Waltrip bounded across a crowded room to reach Scott Speed, reaching outto hug his fellow driver. Without Speed’s help, Waltrip would have missed what’s supposed to be the final Daytona 500 of his career.
NBA - All Star Game Sunday. Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game. What a way to head into the All-Star break -- especially for the sizzling Cavaliers. The hottest team in the league wins its 13th straight, beating the Magic 115-106 in an Eastern Conference finals rematch. All-Star weekendJason Kidd has replaced Kobe Bryant in the All-Star Game. Maybe because he can drive to the game. Spurs plow Nuggets by 19 in Denver.
NCAA HOOP's - Matt Bouldin and No. 16 Gonzaga made it clear they are still the top team in the WCC by overpowering visiting St. Mary's 80-61. Kansas senior
guard Sherron Collins has become one of the nation's most lethal players with the game on the line. Butler pushes streak to 14, wins Horizon. Cal keeps Pac-10 lead, beats Washington. Irish F Harangody hurts knee in loss. Sims' surge sparks Michigan by Gophers. St. John's beats Louisville to end skid.
NHL - After their club-record winning streak, the Caps dropped their second in a row away from home, losing 6-5 to the hot Sens. Twin turbos-Swedish twins?
Male minds race like those on an NHL spot that became a YouTube classic. But we're talking Daniel and Henrik Sedin, who are hot and hotter. Sharks find way
to finally top Wings. 'Canes win in OT, Sabres' skid at 6. Canucks' Luongo blanks Panthers 3-0. Bruins nearly blow 5-goal lead in win. Oilers snap 11-game
road skid, win in SO.
Olympics- Winter-Vancouver 2010 - We're hours away from the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver may introduce the world to the Double Cork and a
determined Lindsey Vonn. Are any miracles in store? Time will tell. Luger Grimmette to carry U.S. flag. Uncertainty surrounds opening ceremony. ic
protesters to rally in Vancouver. More snow trucked in to ski venue. From new faces like Sid the Kid to old vets such as 'Foppa' Forsberg, the men's hockey
tournament in Vancouver is loaded with big stars. Shani Davis will race in four events in Vancouver. One of the skaters who could get in his way is U.S. teammate Chad Hedrick. It's one of our rivalries to watch. Olympic Hockey Follow Team USA and your favorite NHL players in Vancouver! SI Swimsuit- Four Olympic stars pose in this year's SI Swimsuit Issue.
MLB - Boston emphasized defense in signing Adrian Beltre and others, but catching the Yankees will be a tough play. After 305 wins, two Cy Young Awards anda World Series MVP, Tom Glavine retires and joins Atlanta's front office. He'll be eligible for the Hall in 2014, the same year as Greg Maddux. After spending a combined 22 years as a manager in the minors and a coach in the majors, Brad Mills is relishing his first chance to be a manager in the big leagues. Brad Mills, 52, was named the Astros' new manager in late October, replacing Cecil Cooper.
NFL - Giants release LB Pierce. Rams being sold but likely staying put. Jaguars cut WR Holt, LT Thomas, DT Meier. Texans extend coach Kubiak through 2012.
Fans use billboard persuasion for Favre. Falcons, WR Finneran agree to extension. Donovan McNabb wants to be in Philly. Without a ringing endorsement from the Eagles' brass, is the QB a lame duck? Shanahan brings the 'Skins a proven commodity. They have been mediocre or worse through the Dan Snyder Era. But with Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen now running things, the 'Skins can dream of pulling off what the Saints just did.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee and coach Bo Pelini hope to end the Huskers' Big 12 title drought. Is this the year? The Pac-10 possibly expanding to 12 teams? Such a move would make the conference a superpower and create a devastating aftershock. We doubt Texas would leave the Big 12 for the Big Ten. First, it would literally take an act of the state legislature to move. Second, I hear that Texas is going to start its own network. It already makes approximately $10 million a year in Big 12 revenue. It would make at least $16 million per year in the Big Ten but the school has so many revenue streams at the moment that difference might not matter.
GOLF - Dustin Johnson birdied his last five holes and is atop the leaderboard after an 8-under 64 in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Palmer, Nicklaus, Player set for charity event. Couples, Azinger set for Champions debut.
SOCCER - MLS - Cold frontAn MLS work stoppage could put players such as Colorado's Conor Casey on the U.S. World Cup team bubble. MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 25. Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards. Sounders hire BBC's Arlo White as announcer. Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery. Report: Real Madrid's Raul headed to Red Bulls.
MMA & BOXING - Douglas, a 42-to-1 longshot against Tyson, captured the heavyweight title with a dramatic 10th-round knockout. Twenty years after knocking out Mike Tyson for the world heavyweight championship, James "Buster" Douglas reflects on the historic upset and the state of the fight game today. Mosley thrilled to finally have inked Floyd fight.
TENNIS - We know that Roger Federer defies logic. But is it entirely unreasonable to think he won't win the calendar Grand Slam this year? Top-seeded Andy
Roddick reached the quarterfinals for the eighth time in nine tries at the SAP Open in San Jose, Calif., where he's won three singles titles. More men's coverage-Netherlands: Top-seeded Djokovic into quarterfinalsBrazil: Ferrero and Andreev reach quarterfinals. Women's coverage-Paris: Oudin, Dementieva into
quarterfinals Pattaya: Top-seeded Zvonareva advances.
HORSE RACING - The race is on. One day after the prime matchup was deemed to be a no-go, Rachel Alexandra will square off against Zenyatta in a $5 million
race in Arkansas. Church Camp wins Santa Anita feature by a length. Ritchey in, Ice out as trainer of Summer Bird, More Than a Reason wins Big A feature.
POKER - Bluff's Player of the Year Jason Mercier had 19 cashes and $1,354,026 in tournament winnings in 2009. Card Player Player of the Year Eric Baldwin had four tournament wins and 22 cashes for a total of $1,511,474 in tournament winnings.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 02/11/2010
NFL - Swapping Browns tackle Shaun Rogers (left) for Eagles QB Kevin Kolb could prove to be a good move for both teams. Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian is pointing fingers after his team's 31-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl. Polian: O-line, special teams to blame."Our offensive line, by our standards, did not have a good game," Polian told NFL.com. "They were outplayed by the Saints' defensive line. Our special teams, in terms of handing the ball -- both in the return game and on the onside kick -- were outplayed by the Saints. Therein lies the result. It had nothing to do with strategy or preparedness or toughness or effort."
NBA - No Kobe? No problem. Lamar Odom and the Lakers rolled to their third straight win, ending the Jazz's nine-game win streak. While Aaron Brooks and the
Rockets struggled against the Heat, he has transformed into Houston's No. 1
scorer. This weekend's All-Star Game? It may go on without Bryant. Hey, it's the smart move. Bryant will travel to Dallas to fulfill the multitude of appearances,
media obligations and promotions that come with a spot on the All-Star roster. He won't make a commitment beyond that. Sunday, February 14 NBA All Star Game-Eastern Conference at Western Conference 8 PM ET-TNT.
NCAA HOOP's - Wesley Johnson and Syracuse are on track to nail down a top seed in the NCAA tourney. Who will join them? North Carolina still has seven regular season games left. But make no mistake, the reeling Tar Heels' season officially died with their 64-54 loss to archrival Duke. Late FTs help No. 2 Syracuse top UConn. Duke pulls away late to beat Tar Heels. Miami beats No. 20 Ga. Tech at buzzer. Ohio St. wins eighth straight in Big Ten. N. Carolina retires Hansbrough's No. 50. No. 15 New Mexico tops No. 23 UNLV 76-66. No. 24 Baylor squeaks by Nebraska 55-53. UC Davis ends 49-game skid to Pacific.
NHL - The Caps' 14-game winning streak, tied for third-longest in NHL history, is over after the Habs stunned them with a 6-5 OT victory. Ducks set mark,
home win streak at 11. Flyers rally by Devils again, win in OT. Mason stops 40 as Jackets blank Sharks. Ellis, Preds top Gaborik-less Rangers. Coyotes cap
first season sweep of Wild. Avs' Cumiskey scores 9 seconds into OT. Kunitz scores 2, Penguins beat Isles 3-1.
MLB - Braves make offer to OF Damon. Webb throws off mound after surgery. Giants give Wellemeyer minor league deal. Cardinals INF Ryan has wrist surgery.
Mariners ink Colome to minor league deal. Rays sell interest in UFL franchise. Twins, OF Jacque Jones agree to contract. Brewers, LHP Schoeneweis agree to
deal. APWin or lose, Giants ace Tim Lincecum will get a record payday at an arbitration hearing. But the battle could cause ill will.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Newly hired head coach Charlie Strong signed one of the best recruiting classes in Louisville's recent history. Auburn's Savage returning for sixth year. Pac-10 considering possible expansion. Stanford tabs Fangio as def. coordinator. Kentucky hires Tee Martin as WRs coach.
GOLF - Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore course might not have the name recognition of Pebble Beach (left) and Spyglass at this week's PGA Tour stop,but that's not keeping players from fawning over it. Age is a problem for some rockers past their prime, but 60-year-old Tom Watson still gives a great performance. Starting over- Paul Azinger will make his Champions Tour debut this week in Florida.
NASCAR - Johnson was involved in the latest wreck at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday, doing enough damage that crew chief Chad Knaus decided to scrap the primary car for Sunday's season-opening race. Danica impressed in her ARCA race. How will she do in her Nationwide debut? The IndyCar star, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Gibbs bunch are stories to keep an eye on this weekend.
SOCCER - MLS - The New Yorker? Legendary forward Raul, who seldom starts now but is Real Madrid's all-time leading goal-scorer, may be on his way to the Red
Bulls. Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City WizardsSounders hire BBC's Arlo White as announcerMLS labor talks postponed due to snowstorm.
MMA & BOXING - Chael Sonnen is battered and bruised after a career-defining win over Nate Marquardt at UFC 109. But there's little time for rest, because
Sonnen is now a wanted man. Olympic gold winner Zou Shiming not turning pro. Mosley thrilled to finally have inked Floyd fight.
TENNIS - Second seed Nikolay Davydenko coasted to victory over Feliciano Lopez in the first round of the World Indoor Tournament in Rotterdam. More men's
coverage. San Jose: Roddick advances; Stepanek oustedBrazil: Ferrero and
Andreev reach quarterfinals. Women's coverage-Paris: Dementieva, Garbin into
quarterfinalsPattaya: Top four seeds enter second round.
HORSE RACING - A series of their own? Rachel Alexandria's owner says the filly won't run against Zenyatta in a $5 million race in Arkansas but would take part in a special three-race series.
POKER - Wasicka eliminates Matt Stout. 6 left. RT: @Kwickfish I busted Matt AK>AT. Gg bro, Carter Phillips out in 5th at @WSOP Circuit Event in Tunica.
Wasicka still chip leader and now Congrats to Paul @Kwickfish Wasicka on his WSOP Circuit victory!
NBA - No Kobe? No problem. Lamar Odom and the Lakers rolled to their third straight win, ending the Jazz's nine-game win streak. While Aaron Brooks and the
Rockets struggled against the Heat, he has transformed into Houston's No. 1
scorer. This weekend's All-Star Game? It may go on without Bryant. Hey, it's the smart move. Bryant will travel to Dallas to fulfill the multitude of appearances,
media obligations and promotions that come with a spot on the All-Star roster. He won't make a commitment beyond that. Sunday, February 14 NBA All Star Game-Eastern Conference at Western Conference 8 PM ET-TNT.
NCAA HOOP's - Wesley Johnson and Syracuse are on track to nail down a top seed in the NCAA tourney. Who will join them? North Carolina still has seven regular season games left. But make no mistake, the reeling Tar Heels' season officially died with their 64-54 loss to archrival Duke. Late FTs help No. 2 Syracuse top UConn. Duke pulls away late to beat Tar Heels. Miami beats No. 20 Ga. Tech at buzzer. Ohio St. wins eighth straight in Big Ten. N. Carolina retires Hansbrough's No. 50. No. 15 New Mexico tops No. 23 UNLV 76-66. No. 24 Baylor squeaks by Nebraska 55-53. UC Davis ends 49-game skid to Pacific.
NHL - The Caps' 14-game winning streak, tied for third-longest in NHL history, is over after the Habs stunned them with a 6-5 OT victory. Ducks set mark,
home win streak at 11. Flyers rally by Devils again, win in OT. Mason stops 40 as Jackets blank Sharks. Ellis, Preds top Gaborik-less Rangers. Coyotes cap
first season sweep of Wild. Avs' Cumiskey scores 9 seconds into OT. Kunitz scores 2, Penguins beat Isles 3-1.
MLB - Braves make offer to OF Damon. Webb throws off mound after surgery. Giants give Wellemeyer minor league deal. Cardinals INF Ryan has wrist surgery.
Mariners ink Colome to minor league deal. Rays sell interest in UFL franchise. Twins, OF Jacque Jones agree to contract. Brewers, LHP Schoeneweis agree to
deal. APWin or lose, Giants ace Tim Lincecum will get a record payday at an arbitration hearing. But the battle could cause ill will.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Newly hired head coach Charlie Strong signed one of the best recruiting classes in Louisville's recent history. Auburn's Savage returning for sixth year. Pac-10 considering possible expansion. Stanford tabs Fangio as def. coordinator. Kentucky hires Tee Martin as WRs coach.
GOLF - Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore course might not have the name recognition of Pebble Beach (left) and Spyglass at this week's PGA Tour stop,but that's not keeping players from fawning over it. Age is a problem for some rockers past their prime, but 60-year-old Tom Watson still gives a great performance. Starting over- Paul Azinger will make his Champions Tour debut this week in Florida.
NASCAR - Johnson was involved in the latest wreck at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday, doing enough damage that crew chief Chad Knaus decided to scrap the primary car for Sunday's season-opening race. Danica impressed in her ARCA race. How will she do in her Nationwide debut? The IndyCar star, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Gibbs bunch are stories to keep an eye on this weekend.
SOCCER - MLS - The New Yorker? Legendary forward Raul, who seldom starts now but is Real Madrid's all-time leading goal-scorer, may be on his way to the Red
Bulls. Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City WizardsSounders hire BBC's Arlo White as announcerMLS labor talks postponed due to snowstorm.
MMA & BOXING - Chael Sonnen is battered and bruised after a career-defining win over Nate Marquardt at UFC 109. But there's little time for rest, because
Sonnen is now a wanted man. Olympic gold winner Zou Shiming not turning pro. Mosley thrilled to finally have inked Floyd fight.
TENNIS - Second seed Nikolay Davydenko coasted to victory over Feliciano Lopez in the first round of the World Indoor Tournament in Rotterdam. More men's
coverage. San Jose: Roddick advances; Stepanek oustedBrazil: Ferrero and
Andreev reach quarterfinals. Women's coverage-Paris: Dementieva, Garbin into
quarterfinalsPattaya: Top four seeds enter second round.
HORSE RACING - A series of their own? Rachel Alexandria's owner says the filly won't run against Zenyatta in a $5 million race in Arkansas but would take part in a special three-race series.
POKER - Wasicka eliminates Matt Stout. 6 left. RT: @Kwickfish I busted Matt AK>AT. Gg bro, Carter Phillips out in 5th at @WSOP Circuit Event in Tunica.
Wasicka still chip leader and now Congrats to Paul @Kwickfish Wasicka on his WSOP Circuit victory!
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