Archive for January, 2009

Misfiring Gunners frustrated by West Ham (AFP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

West Ham's striker David Di Michele (L) tackles Arsenal's Gael Clichy (R) during their Premiership football match at The Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal endured yet another day to forget on home soil as they were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham on Saturday.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Arsenal endured yet another day to forget on home soil as they were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham on Saturday.


What’s left, and how much longer for Stern? (AP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
AP - After 25 years of taking the NBA around the globe, David Stern still isn't ready to stay at home.

National Football League says London team ‘a decade away’ - The Express Times

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
by Michael LoRe AP Photo | KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTHIn 2007, the Giants and Dolphins played in a rainy game at Wembley Stadium. Word around the National Football League is that there are hopes to have a team based in London, England in 10 or 12 years.
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Serena wins fourth Australian Open title (AFP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Serena Williams of the US plays a forehand return during her women's singles final match against Dinara Safina of Russia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Williams thrashed Russia's Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 to win her fourth Australian Open title, bringing up her 10th Grand Slam and reclaiming the world number one ranking on the way.(AFP/William West)AFP - Serena Williams thrashed Russia's Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 to win her fourth Australian Open title Saturday, bringing up her 10th Grand Slam and reclaiming the world number one ranking on the way.


SUPER BOWL: Profiles of key players (AP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
AP - Projected starters and key players for Sunday's Super Bowl:

Dynasty Vs. Doormat in the Super Bowl

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Steelers go for sixth Super Bowl title while Cardinals seek first on Sunday
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Dynasty vs. Doormat in the Super Bowl (AP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
AP - Dynasty vs. doormat.

Watney leads after second round ends at FBR Open

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ (Sports Network) - Nick Watney fired an eight-under 63 Friday and has a one-stroke lead after the second round of the FBR Open was completed Saturday morning.
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Hammers loan Julien Faubert to Real (AFP)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

West Ham United's French Julien Faubert controls the ball against Stoke City during a Premiership match at Upton Park in London on December 28. Real Madrid confirmed they had taken Faubert on loan to the end of the season.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Real Madrid confirmed Saturday they had taken French midfielder Julien Faubert on loan to the end of the season.


Red Wings-Capitals Preview

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Both the Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals have relatively comfortable division leads, but neither is pleased with the way they've been playing lately.
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Hawks-Bucks Preview

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Both the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks hope they are on the verge of turning the corner after enduring a recent rough stretch.
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Roger Federer says Pete Sampras Slam record never came up

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
By AP MELBOURNE, Australia— Despite traveling the world and sharing hours in practice, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras apparently never spoke about the men’s Grand Slam record.
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D’s been the key in recent Super Bowls

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
by Alex Marvez Alex Marvez is a Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com. He's covered the NFL for 14 seasons as a beat writer and is president emeritus of the Pro Football Writers of America.
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Williams’ dominance has her back atop tennis world

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
by Matt Cronin, Special to FOXSports.com In yet another devastating display of powerful, all-court tennis, Serena Williams crushed Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 to win the Australian Open, proving that when she's motivated and directed, she's capable of ...
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The Starter: Round 3, FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
By PGATOUR.COM staff There are three players who have not finished the second round, which was suspended due to darkness. They will complete Round 2 at 8 am (local time), then the third round will begin at approximately 9 am (local time).
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Torre stands by controversial comments

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre said during an appearance on Larry King Live that he will stand by his controversial comments in the upcoming book The Yankee Years.
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In these times, Tomlin’s age is more of a factor than his race

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
By JASON WHITLOCK At 36, Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin (center) is young enough to joke around with Santonio Holmes at practice Friday.
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Serena slams Safina for fourth Aussie Open title

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Melbourne, Australia (Sports Network) - In one of the most lopsided finals in Australian Open history, American Serena Williams overpowered Russian Dinara Safina, 6-0, 6-3, for her 10th major singles championship.
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Goodell happy about Toronto games

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
By Allen Wilson NEWS SPORTS REPORTER TAMPA, Fla. - Despite the negative reaction of some fans, media and a few players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell deemed the two Buffalo Bills games played in Toronto “tremendously successful” because it expanded ...
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Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
On the "Watch List": Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato say they'll use campaign money to reimburse the Pittsburgh Steelers for the charter flight and tickets they've received for Super Bowl XLIII.
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