Archive for November, 2009

Inter eight clear after Cagliari stun Juve (AFP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Cagliari's midfielder Andrea Cossu (R) clashes with Juventus midfielder Mohamed Lamine Sissoko (L) during their Italian serie A football match at the St.Elia stadium in Cagliari. Sardinian minnows Cagliari stunned Juventus 2-0.(AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)AFP - Sardinian minnows Cagliari stunned Juventus 2-0 allowing leaders Inter Milan to open up an eight-point lead at the top of Serie A following a controversial 1-0 success over Fiorentina.


Sixers coach downplays reports of Iverson comeback (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire but also that 'I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level.' (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, File)AP - Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement.


NY Sen. pressures NBA to stop Adidas jersey plan (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2009 file photo, Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., gestures while delivering his opening remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington. The senator from New York doesn't want NBA players taking to the court wearing jerseys made in Asia. Schumer planned to publicly urge the leadership of the NBA on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 to intervene and stop Adidas from moving production of the league's official uniforms to Thailand, or pull out of its contract with the sports apparel giant. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP - A U.S. senator from New York doesn't want NBA players taking to the court wearing jerseys made in Asia.


Bute KOs Andrade to keep IBF super middleweight belt (AFP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Unbeaten Lucian Bute knocked out Librado Andrade, pictured in 2007, in the fourth round here to retain his International Boxing Federation super middleweight world title.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Ethan Miller)AFP - Unbeaten Lucian Bute knocked out Librado Andrade in the fourth round here to retain his International Boxing Federation super middleweight world title.


Liverpool triumph relieves pressure on Benitez (AFP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Liverpool have bounced back from their premature Champions League exit to beat neighbours Everton 2-0, a result which relieved some of the pressure that has been building on manager Rafa Benitez.(AFP)AFP - Liverpool bounced back from their premature Champions League exit to beat neighbours Everton 2-0 on Sunday, a result which relieved some of the pressure that has been building on manager Rafa Benitez.

Blatter: Not Henry’s duty to tell ref of handball (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

FC Barcelona's Thierry Henry, from France, controls the ball during a training session at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona , Spain, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. FC Barcelona will play against Inter Milan next Tuesday 24. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)AP - FIFA president Sepp Blatter says it wasn’t Thierry Henry’s responsibility to tell the referee he handled the ball in the buildup to France’s goal against Ireland in the World Cup playoff.

Molinaris give Italy first World Cup title (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Edoardo Molinari, back, and Francesco Molinari of Italy celebrate after winning the Omega Mission Hills World Cup golf tournament in Dongguan, southern China's Guangdong province, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.  (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)AP - Francesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brother combination to win the World Cup of Golf, giving Italy its first title in the team event with a one-stroke victory over Sweden and Ireland on Sunday.


Stanford beats Notre Dame in Weis’ possible finale (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis walks off the field after Stanford defeated Notre Dame 45-38 in their NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial. Gerhart ran for 205 yards and three scores, threw an 18-yard touchdown pass and scored the game-winning touchdown with 59 seconds left to help Stanford hand Weis and the Fighting Irish a fourth straight loss to end the regular season, 45-38 Saturday night.


Davydenko shocks Federe in ATP semi-final (AFP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Nikolay Davydenko of Russia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a singles semi-final match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Tennis Finals in London. Davydenko stunned Federer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory over the world number one.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Russia's Nikolay Davydenko stunned Roger Federer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory over the world number one on Saturday.


Coroner: Assistant EIU coach dies in car crash (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

AP - A coroner says an assistant football coach for Eastern Illinois has died following a car crash that happened as he returned home from a game.

Hawaii spoils Navy coach’s island homecoming (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Hawaii defensive back Richard Torres pulls down Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - Hawaii coach Greg McMackin said no one but his team and his coaches believed a few months ago that the Warriors had a chance to make it past the regular season.


USC’s D, Bradford lead Trojans past UCLA (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley, right, is tackled by UCLA linebacker Reggie Carter as he runs the ball during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Malcolm Smith returned one of Southern California's three interceptions 62 yards for an early touchdown, and the 24th-ranked Trojans regained their defensive pride while maintaining their city dominance with a 28-7 victory over UCLA on Saturday night.


Tebow shines on senior day, Gators beat FSU again (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) runs for a touchdown against Florida State in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov., 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)AP - Tim Tebow's eye black is waterproof.


Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Chicago Blackhawks' Brent Sopel breaks his stick on a slap shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)AP - Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson scored in the first two rounds of a shootout and Jonathan Quick stopped both Chicago attempts, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.


Bute successfully defends title (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009
AP - Undefeated Lucian Bute successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title Saturday night, stopping Librado Andrade with a left uppercut to the midsection at 2:57 of the fourth round.

Lakers rout Warriors 130-97 for fifth straight win (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest tries to shoot over Golden State Warriors' Ronny Turiaf, center, as Anthony Morrow, left, and the Lakers' Andrew Bynum, right, look on during the first half on an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.  (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - Pau Gasol scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and also had 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game with a 130-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.


Georgia runs past No. 7 Georgia Tech 30-24 (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Georgia's Washaun Ealey (24) struggles for extra yardage as Georgia Tech's Brad Jefferson is blocked by Georgia's Ben Jones (61) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 28, 2009 in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore) sAP - Georgia came out running and never slowed down.


James, Williams power Cavaliers past Mavericks (Reuters)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 111-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, returning to winning ways after a surprise loss to the lowly Charlotte Bobcats.

Canucks rout Oilers 7-3 (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner, left, is checked by Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler as he reaches for the puck during first period NHL action in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)AP - Christian Ehrhoff, Alex Burrows, Mason Raymond and Daniel Sedin scored in the first 8:25 to pace the Vancouver Canucks to a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.


LSU survives Arkansas comeback bid, 33-30 in OT (AP)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

LSU tight end Deangelo Peterson (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game  in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)AP - Les Miles trotted to the edge of the boisterous student section at Tiger Stadium, pumping his fist in triumph.