Archive for February, 2009

Capitals’ fluke goal in OT beats Bruins, 4-3 (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - Alexander Semin scored on a slap shot from just inside the red line only 22 seconds into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Patriots quarterback Cassel joins Chiefs (Reuters)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Reuters - The Kansas City Chiefs completed a trade for New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel on Saturday.

Royals ink sought-after free agent Cruz

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
National PostRoyals ink sought-after free agent CruzMLB.comBy Dick Kaegel / MLB.com Juan Cruz had a 2.61 ERA in 57 appearances for the D-backs during the 2008 campaign. (Nam Y. Huh/AP) SURPRISE, Ariz.Royals sign P Cruz to two-year deal Seattle Post IntelligencerRoyals sign RHP Cruz for two years Rotoworld.comNew York Daily News - National Post - 7Online.com - San Diego Union Tribuneall 81 news articles
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NFL free agency Day 2: Tracking all the deals

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
The InquisitrNFL free agency Day 2: Tracking all the dealsUSA TodayThe NFL player carousel continued spinning on Saturday, the second day of the league's free-agency period. USA TODAY wraps up all the trades, signings and more.Broncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety Dawkins The Associated PressBroncos sign safety Brian Dawkins Denver PostReuters - Pro Football Weekly - Philadelphia Daily News - Bleeding Green Nationall 520 news articles
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Lille’s Euro tilt comes a cropper (AFP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Lille's midfielder Antonio Mavuba (L) clashes with Valenciennes' midfilder Jonathan Lacourt during their French L1 football match at the Nungesser stadium in Valenciennes, northern France. Strugglers Valenciennes scotched Lille's attempts to have a say in the French title race on Saturday with a 2-0 success which denied the former a temporary share of second place in the table.(AFP/Philippe Huguen)AFP - Strugglers Valenciennes scotched Lille's attempts to have a say in the French title race on Saturday with a 2-0 success which denied the former a temporary share of second place in the table.


Broncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety Dawkins

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
National PostBroncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety DawkinsThe Associated PressENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins, who spent his entire 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles.Seven times Pro Bowler Dawkins signs for Broncos ReutersDawkins worth the risk for Broncos Pro Football WeeklyDenver Post - Bleeding Green Nation - Philadelphia Daily News - National Postall 504 news articles
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Broncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety Dawkins (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - The Denver Broncos have signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins, who spent his entire 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Memphis wins 20th in a row, beating Southern Miss (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - Robert Dozier had 18 points and seven rebounds, and No. 5 Memphis extended the nation's longest winning streak to 20 games with a 58-42 victory over Southern Mississippi on Saturday.

Saints agree to terms with OT Stinchcomb (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year contract with offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb.

Denver Broncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
TSN.caDenver Broncos sign seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian DawkinsThe Canadian PressENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins on Saturday. Dawkins, who had spent his entire 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles, turns 36 next season.Broncos sign ex-Eagles safety Brian Dawkins USA TodayDawkins, Buckhalter depart Eagles for Denver; Considine joins Jaguars Philadelphia Daily Newsabc11tv.com - Bleacher Report - MyFox Philadelphia - Longmont Daily Times-Callall 299 news articles
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Georgetown upends No. 10 Villanova 56-54 (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Villanova's Corey Stokes, left, is fouled by Georgetown's DaJuan Summers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)AP - DaJuan Summers scored 16 points and Chris Wright had 13, including a crucial driving layup with 47 seconds left, to lead Georgetown to a 56-54 victory over No. 10 Villanova on Saturday.


Matt Cassel analysis

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
TSN.caMatt Cassel analysisBoston GlobeThe Patriots could not keep two quarterbacks on their roster that took up $29.2 million of salary cap space, so it wasn't a matter of if the Patriots would trade Matt Cassel, but when.Patriots could have asked for more SI.comNICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG Matt Cassel traded to Chiefs, but why ... Detroit Free PressThe Associated Press - RealGM.com - ESPN - Bloombergall 301 news articles
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Butler rallies for 58-56 victory over Cleveland St (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Butler forward Willie Veasley (21) drives to the basket against Cleveland State forward J'Nathan Bullock during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP - Willie Veasley scored a career-high 16 points and Ronald Nored scored the last three points to rally No. 24 Butler to a 58-56 conference-championship clinching victory over Cleveland State on Saturday.


Hansbrough, No. 4 UNC top Ga Tech 104-74 (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough (50) shoots over Georgia Tech's Alade Aminu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)AP - Tyler Hansbrough scored 28 points and set the NCAA's career free-throw shooting record in No. 4 North Carolina's 104-74 rout of Georgia Tech on Saturday.


Accenture Match Play reports for all fourth-round matches

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
The AgeAccenture Match Play reports for all fourth-round matchesPGA TourThe 19-year-old Rory McIlroy grew up playing match play as an amateur in Northern Ireland. More recently, though, Geoff Ogilvy has practically perfected the art at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship -- and Saturday was no ...McIlroy advances, while Mickelson eliminated Boston GlobeRory McIlroy, 19, makes splash at Accenture Match Play Championship New York Daily NewsPhiladelphia Daily News - FOXSports.com - Detroit Free Press - Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 1,499 news articles
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Ogilvy among the semifinalists at WGC

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Washington PostOgilvy among the semifinalists at WGCSports NetworkMarana, AZ (Sports Network) - Geoff Ogilvy, the 2006 winner, handled teenager Rory McIlroy, 2&1, Saturday to advance to the semifinals of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.Accenture Match Play reports for all fourth-round matches PGA TourOgilvy outlasts teenager McIlroy to reach semis The Associated PressInternational Herald Tribune - CNN International - Rotoworld.com - Boston Globeall 1,673 news articles
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Tuncay torpedoes Liverpool title bid (AFP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Liverpool's midfielder Steven Gerrard (L) jumps for the ball against Middlesbrough's forward Tuncay Sanli during their English Premier league football match at The Riverside Stadium, in Middlesbrough. Liverpool's fading title hopes suffered a major blow as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough.(AFP/Andrew Yates)AFP - Liverpool's fading title hopes suffered a major blow as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough.


Louisville wary entering showdown with Marquette (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - Don't tell Rick Pitino that No. 8 Marquette's chances to win the Big East evaporated when star senior Dominic James went down with a broken foot during a loss to No. 2 Connecticut on Wednesday.

Beltre won’t play in World Baseball Classic (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Seattle Mariners' Adrian Beltre, left, runs past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Brad Ausmus, right, to score on a double by Bryan LaHair during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Peoria, Ariz. The Mariners won the game 18-2. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP - The Mariners told Adrian Beltre he can't play for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic because he hasn't fully recovered from surgery last fall.


No time to waste in Vegas

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
MiamiHerald.comNo time to waste in VegasFOXSports.comby Larry McReynolds FOX race analyst Larry McReynolds has more than 25 years of NASCAR experience as a mechanic, crew chief and broadcaster.Shelby 427 Odds and Predictions Doc's Sports ServiceWhat did Juan Pablo Montoya say about Kyle Busch and Formula One? Orlando SentinelSports Network - Gaston Gazette - Auto Racing Daily - The Associated Pressall 631 news articles
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