Archive for February, 2009

American Vonn wins 2nd straight downhill title (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, competes during an alpine ski, Women's World Cup downhill race, in Bansko, Bulgaria, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)AP - Lindsey Vonn joined Picabo Street on Saturday as the only Americans to win two straight World Cup downhill championships.


Kenseth: Just another week

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
St. Louis Post-DispatchKenseth: Just another weekGaston GazetteNo one has ever won the first three races of a season at NASCAR's top level. For Matt Kenseth, it's two down heading into today's Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Bowyer and Edwards take on Vegas Kansas City StarThe Hot Pass: Busch brothers find way up front FOXSports.comSports Network - Florida Times-Union - Los Angeles Times - The Associated Pressall 569 news articles
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NY Islanders

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
The Associated PressNY IslandersUSA TodayThe Buffalo Sabres haven't fared well in two games without their top goaltender, but they might miss their leading scorer even more.Guerin possibly dealt prior to trade deadline Rotoworld.comSabres limp into road test against Isles Sports NetworkUnited Press International - WIVB - Newsday - TSN.caall 46 news articles
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Rams, center Brown agree to free agent deal (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - The St. Louis Rams and Ravens center Jason Brown have agreed to terms of a free agent deal.

Oklahoma City

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Dallas Morning NewsOklahoma CityUSA TodayIn a meeting between two of the worst teams in the Western Conference, about the only highlight in Saturday's contest between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies was expected to be Kevin Durant.Cellar dwellers meet in Memphis as Grizzlies host Thunder Sports NetworkMavericks rally to defeat Thunder in OT The Associated PressHoopsWorld - NewsOK.com - United Press International - Sports Networkall 394 news articles
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Voronin helps send Hertha back on top (AFP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Hertha BSC Berlin's Ukrainian striker Andrej Voronin celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Hertha BSC Berlin vs Borussia Moenchengladbach in Berlin. Voronin has hit his fourth goal in four games to help put Hertha back on top of the Bundesliga as the leaders sealed a 2-1 win over bottom club Borussia Moenchengladbach.(DDP/AFP/Michael Kappeler)AFP - Andrey Voronin hit his fourth goal in four games to help put Hertha Berlin back on top of the Bundesliga as the leaders sealed a 2-1 win over bottom club Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.


Johan likely to face further delays

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
The Canadian PressJohan likely to face further delaysMLB.comBy Marty Noble / MLB.com Johan Santana is hopeful that he'll be able to begin facing live batters next week. (David Kohl/AP) PORT ST.Report: Santana still bothered by sore elbow Sports NetworkSantana: Opening day start in jeopardy SportingNews.comNew York Times - New York Daily News - Newsday - Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 501 news articles
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Marbury makes Celtics debut; Boston wins 104-99 (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Newly -acquired Boston Celtics guard Stephon Marbury dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Stephon Marbury was so unwanted in New York that the Knicks were willing to pay him most of his $20.8 million salary to stay away

Austrian racer Fischbacher shines in Bulgaria

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
CBC.caAustrian racer Fischbacher shines in BulgariaUSA TodayBy Derek Gatopoulos, AP Writer BANSKO, Bulgaria - The unforgiving bumps and turns of the downhill course at Bansko, Bulgaria have been kind to Andrea Fischbacher.American Vonn wins downhill championship for second straight year The Canadian PressVonn moves onto Picabo's street again Los Angeles TimesCNN International - BBC Sport - RealVail - Sports Networkall 270 news articles
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Santana: Opening day start could be in jeopardy (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - Mets ace Johan Santana says that his opening day start could be in jeopardy as he continues to battle tightness in his elbow.

Mariners block Beltre from World Baseball Classic

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
KOMO NewsMariners block Beltre from World Baseball ClassicUSA TodayPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - The Mariners have told Adrian Beltre he cannot play for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.Recap: Seattle vs. Los Angeles Kansas City StarAs Mariners DH, Beltre's back Seattle Post IntelligencerMLB.com - TheNewsTribune.com - The Canadian Press - HeraldNetall 62 news articles
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Opening day in jeopardy for Johan Santana

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Boston GlobeOpening day in jeopardy for Johan SantanaSportingNews.comMets ace lefthander Johan Santana still is experiencing tightness in his pitching elbow, putting his availability for opening day in question, Newsday reports.Johan Santana's first start still on hold New York Daily NewsMets delay Johan's Tuesday start MLB.comSports Network - Newsday - Atlanta Journal Constitution - San Francisco Chronicleall 394 news articles
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Cahill helps Everton kill off struggling Albion (AFP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill (2left) scores against West Bromwich Albion during their English Premier League football match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England. Cahill has kept Everton firmly on course for a top six finish in the Premier League as his header set up a 2-0 win.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - Australia midfielder Tim Cahill kept Everton firmly on course for a top six finish in the Premier League as his header set up a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.


Bucs swap two draft picks for controversial tight end

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
National PostBucs swap two draft picks for controversial tight endSarasota Herald-TribuneKellen Winslow, a former University of Miami standout, has a history of turmoil with the Cleveland Browns, who made him the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft.Trade Brings Elite TE Winslow Tampa TribuneTalented, sometimes troubled, Kellen Winslow looks for a fresh ... Orlando SentinelWashington Post - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - SportingNews.comall 377 news articles
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The Live Report, Round 4: Accenture Match Play

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
BBC NewsThe Live Report, Round 4: Accenture Match PlayPGA TourRory McIlroy was all smiles after reaching the quarterfinals, where he is taking on Geoff Ogilvy today. The Live Report is on the scene at the Accenture Match Play Championship, where we'll be providing coverage all day.McIlroy advances, while Mickelson eliminated Boston GlobeRory McIlroy, 19, makes splash at Accenture Match Play Championship New York Daily NewsPhiladelphia Daily News - ESPN - FOXSports.com - Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 1,492 news articles
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American Vonn wins 2nd straight downhill title

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
SkySportsAmerican Vonn wins 2nd straight downhill titleThe Associated PressBANSKO, Bulgaria (AP) - Lindsey Vonn joined Picabo Street on Saturday as the only Americans to win two straight World Cup downhill championships.Vonn clinches World Cup downhill title CNN InternationalVonn retains world downhill crown BBC SportSports Network - CBC.ca - Sofia Echo - AFPall 236 news articles
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The ponderous Ramirez negotiations

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Washington PostThe ponderous Ramirez negotiationsESPNManny Ramirez probably needs one at-bat, or less, to prepare for the start of the regular season, and given that this is the last day of February, there's plenty of time for the Dodgers to haggle with Ramirez's agent, Scott Boras.Ramirez circus best enjoyed from afar San Francisco ChronicleIf/when Manny signs, will he be happy? FOXSports.comMLB.com - Boston Herald - Daily Breeze - The Canadian Pressall 755 news articles
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Adamek took it to Banks in style

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
ESPNAdamek took it to Banks in styleESPNBy George Kimball Ed Mulholland/FightWire Images When Tomasz Adamek, left, decided to let his hands go, it was all downhill for Jonathon Banks.Banks: Cruisers are my light work Sports NetworkKronk's Banks has title shot Detroit Free PressEastsideBoxing.com - The Sweet Science - BoxingScene.com - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 129 news articles
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Bowyer and Edwards take on Vegas

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
RacingWest.comBowyer and Edwards take on VegasKansas City StarBowyer and EdwardsEach week I’m going to try to give you my best opinion of who is going to win the Sprint Cup race. This weekend (Sunday) it is at Las Vegas.Papis set to make long-awaited oval debut in Las Vegas USA TodayCarl Edwards sets sights on a championship Los Angeles TimesPaddockTalk - SportingNews.com - FOXSports.com - Las Vegas Review - Journalall 360 news articles
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Creamer takes third-round lead in Thailand (AP)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
AP - American Paula Creamer had three consecutive birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 67 on Saturday and a three-stroke lead heading into the final round of the $1.45 million of the Honda LPGA Thailand.