Sunday, January 27, 2008

Sports News

Before the Deluge, Woods Delivers a Knockout
New York Times - 11 hours ago
By LARRY DORMAN SAN DIEGO - As Tiger Woods built his lead at the Buick Invitational from formidable to insurmountable on Saturday, the storm clouds building in the skies over the Pacific Ocean went from threatening to ominous.
PGA rookie Streelman grows up in a hurry at Buick Invitational USA Today
Buick field left spinning its wheels San Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles Times - San Francisco Chronicle - Voice of America - ESPN
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Metro Toronto
Djokovic gives Serbia first Slam title
CNN International - 1 hour ago
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic claimed a dramatic triumph in the Australian Open final when he defeated unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 on Sunday.
Game-by-game: Australian Open men's final FOXSports.com
Djokovic tood good for gritty Tsonga Guardian Unlimited
Los Angeles Times - Reuters UK - Sports Network - Bleacher Report
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Albany Times Union
Plenty of Intensity, but No Game for the Giants
New York Times - 12 hours ago
By JOHN BRANCH EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The way the Giants approached it, the Super Bowl could be on Sunday - this one, not the next one.
Tom Coughlin, Giants roll with changes New York Daily News
Coughlin aims for memorable finish Boston Herald
Boston Globe - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times - Concord Monitor
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Washington Post
Nagasu Wins Title; Bronze To Wagner
Washington Post - 6 hours ago
By Amy Shipley ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26 -- The defending US women's figure skating champion was beaten to the medal stand Saturday night by a 14-year-old who recovered from a potentially disastrous start, a California teen who loves boogie boarding and ...
In a Youth Movement, Nagasu Wins the Title New York Times
Nagasu picks herself up, lands national women's title USA Today
San Jose Mercury News - Los Angeles Times - Seattle Times - Boston Globe
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Washington Post
Zorn to Run West Coast Offense
Washington Post - 6 hours ago
New Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Jim Zorn plans to run the West Coast offense next season, but "I really believe in a balanced attack," he said yesterday in one of his first interviews.
NFL Wire Notes | Washington's moves include hiring Zorn Seattle Times
Redskins' hasty dismantling sets team back SportingNews.com
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Richmond Times Dispatch - Akron Beacon Journal
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Ledger Independent
ATR: Baby Boilermakers make Big Ten statement
ESPN - 4 hours ago
AP Photo/Tom Strattman By Andy Glockner Death and taxes may be life's two certainties, but Wisconsin losing at Purdue is inching ever closer to that exclusive club.
Purdue 60, No. 11 Wisconsin 56 Boiler block party Indianapolis Star
Late block secures Purdue's victory vs. No. 11 Wisconsin Chicago Sun-Times
SportingNews.com - Chicago Tribune - Wisconsin State Journal - Gary Post Tribune
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Turkish Press
Union says NHL didn't get consent for '08 Europe games - NHL
ESPN - 16 hours ago
By Scott Burnside ATLANTA -- The National Hockey League and the new head of the players' union have had their first public spat and it has jeopardized the league's plans to start the regular season in Europe again next season.
Bettman's outlook is positive for NHL Los Angeles Times
Rangers Are Set to Open in Prague New York Times
SportingNews.com - Newsday - Reuters Canada - Tampa Tribune
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Lompoc Record
Huskies refuse to be sold short
Boston Globe - 6 hours ago
AP / January 27, 2008 A day after two key guards were suspended for violating team rules, Connecticut turned in its grittiest performance of the season to pull off an improbable 68-63 upset at No.
UConn dominates in the paint Indianapolis Star
Hoosiers see Huskies hush Assembly Hall Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Connecticut Post - Danbury News Times - Journal Inquirer - Chicago Sun-Times
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Washington Post
Young Pair Seizes Historic Moment, Title
Washington Post - 11 hours ago
By Amy Shipley ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26 -- As the music stopped and the applause rose at the end of the pairs competition at the US Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, four people faced a moment of enormous reckoning.
Last year's junior champs make senior splash USA Today
Young pair Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker win short program San Diego Union Tribune
Boston Globe - Kansas City Star - Fort Worth Star Telegram - The Associated Press
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Kansas keeps up its torrid start, moving to 20-0
San Jose Mercury News - 3 hours ago
There's something about Nebraska that seems to sharpen Brandon Rush's three-point touch. With Rush going 5 for 7 from behind the arc and scoring 17 points, No.
No. 1 Memphis handles Gonzaga San Francisco Chronicle
Memphis avoids scare from 'Zags Concord Monitor
Indianapolis Star - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Philadelphia Inquirer - Lawrence Journal World
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Regina Leader-Post
YoungStars spark Eastern Conference to SuperSkills win
SI.com - 9 hours ago
Ovechkin flipped the puck off his stick, took a mighty swing and missed. Ilya Kovalchuk attempted a shot while sliding along on his knees.
Ovechkin, Chara dazzle in NHL All-Star prelude USA Today
Kovalchuk, East wins skills competition Atlanta Journal Constitution
Washington Post - Sports Network - Bleacher Report - Washington Times
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CBC News
Stoudamire on way out ... perhaps on to Hub?
Boston Herald - 8 hours ago
By Mark Murphy The Celtics [team stats] aren’t the only team dreaming about the possibilities now that Damon Stoudamire has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies in his attempt to secure a buyout from Memphis.
Freed-up Stoudamire an option for Celtics Boston Globe
Sources: Stoudamire, Grizzlies agree on buyout terms ESPN
Seattle Post Intelligencer - The Canadian Press - Toronto Star - National Post
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Vancouver Province
Heat's daily nightmare finally ends at 15
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
A joyous Pat Riley walked into the Heat's locker room, one of his patented inspirational postgame speeches at the ready. His team never gave him a chance.
Heat defeats Pacers, 98-96, to end 15-game losing streak Los Angeles Times
Way cool - Heat end skid at 15 San Francisco Chronicle
San Jose Mercury News - Guardian Unlimited - MiamiHerald.com
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Pac 10
USC vs. Oregon Recap, January 26, 2008
ESPN - 5 hours ago
Southern California guard OJ Mayo pumps his fist in celebration towards the end of their 95-86 overtime win against Oregon during college basketball action in Eugene, Ore.
Victory unfolds for Trojans in overtime Los Angeles Times
Pac-10 Men | USC gets past Oregon in OT Seattle Times
Statesman Journal - The Bear Insider - San Bernardino Sun - The Register-Guard
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NBC11.com
Saint Mary's vs. San Francisco Recap, January 26, 2008
ESPN - 8 hours ago
AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Patty Mills scored 24 points and led a breakaway second-half rally for Saint Mary's in a 79-57 victory over San Francisco on Saturday night, thwarting Dons coach Eddie Sutton's second attempt to get his 800th victory.
It's Patty Mills' big day as Gaels surge past USF San Francisco Chronicle
St. Mary's rolls, stalls Sutton at 799 wins Inside Bay Area
New York Daily News - HoopsWorld - Kansas City Star - United Press International
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Lead changes aplenty in early going of Daytona's 24
USA Today - 6 hours ago
By Mark DeCotis,Florida Today DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The deck was continually shuffled as the first hands in the Rolex 24 at Daytona were dealt on Saturday.
Daytona 24: Krohn Racing hour 12 Motorsport.com
Ford Racing Rolex 24 -- 7:45 Am Update Backstretch Motorsports
Monterey County Herald - Florida Times-Union - Palm Beach Post - The Associated Press
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Washington vs. Arizona Recap, January 26, 2008
ESPN - 12 hours ago
AP TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Jerryd Bayless scored 26 points and Chase Budinger added 25 in an Arizona display of sharpshooting that led to an 84-69 rout of Washington on Saturday.
UW Men's Basketball | Wildcats breach Huskies' defense Seattle Times
Low leads No. 6 Washington State past No. 24 Arizona State, 56-55 Los Angeles Times
Seattle Post Intelligencer - HeraldNet - Sports Network - Kansas City Star
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Washington Post
Stanford keeps Cal spiraling downward in Pac-10 race
San Jose Mercury News - 3 hours ago
By Darren Sabedra Stanford came to Haas Pavilion on Saturday charging up the standings. Cal stepped onto its home court in desperation mode.
Stanford women brush off threat of Cal San Francisco Chronicle
Cal women can't handle big-time stage Inside Bay Area
Sacramento Bee - The Bear Insider - Palo Alto Online - USA Today
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Albany Times Union
Ewing's Timely Block Denies Mountaineers at the Buzzer
Washington Post - 8 hours ago
By Camille Powell MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 26 -- Patrick Ewing Jr. waved at the gold-clad West Virginia students as he ran off the court at the end of ninth-ranked Georgetown's 58-57 victory over the Mountaineers on Saturday night, bidding good-bye to a ...
Three-pointer, block lift Hoyas past WVU Chicago Sun-Times
Hoyas Hang On To Beat WVU Bleacher Report
Charleston Gazette - Wheeling News Register - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - BlueGoldNews.com (subscription)
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Go Between Helps Florida-Bred Horses Rule
Washington Post - 8 hours ago
Go Between won the $1 million Classic in an upset yesterday, giving trainer Bill Mott his third victory of the day and helping Florida-bred horses defeat their California counterparts in the sixth annual Sunshine Millions in Arcadia, Calif.
Gomez doubles his Sunshine pleasure Los Angeles Times
Horse Racing Mott shines with triple play Long Beach Press-Telegram
ESPN - CBSSports.com - BloodHorse - Thoroughbred Times
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Thorns Helps Hokies Bounce Back From Loss to Duke
Washington Post - 10 hours ago
AP CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., Jan. 26 -- Virginia Tech's Hank Thorns chased Boston College's Tyrese Rice all over the floor for the first 40 minutes, then played like him in the final five.
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Recap, January 26, 2008 ESPN
Duke outduels Virginia Tech Boston Herald
The Virginian-Pilot - VT hokiesports.com - Burlington Times News - Duke Chronicle
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Los Angeles Times
It's not just Kobe vs. LeBron
Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago
Tony Dejak / AP The last time the Lakers and Kobe Bryant played the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James scored 33 points in a 94-90 victory on Dec. 20.
Kobe, LeBron share spotlight Daily Breeze
Bryant's 40 points not enough to give Lakers a victory OCRegister
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - ClubLakers - The Morning Journal - Press-Enterprise
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Metro Toronto
Morgan leading Turtle Bay by 2
Honolulu Advertiser - 2 hours ago
By Ann Miller MARCO GARCIA | AP MARCO GARCIA | AP KAHUKU - Gil Morgan ducked the wind and the disasters it can induce in the second round yesterday, clinging to his two-shot lead in the Turtle Bay Championship.
Morgan maintains 2-shot lead Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Turtle Bay Championship: Second-Round Notebook PGA Tour
Sports Network - United Press International - The Associated Press - San Francisco Chronicle
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Minnesota vs. Ohio State Recap, January 26, 2008
ESPN - 7 hours ago
Ohio State head basketball coach Thad Matta questions a call by the official's during the first half of their college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Jan 26, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio St. gets technical with Smith, Minnesota Indianapolis Star
Ohio State Solid in 76-60 Win Over Minnesota Bleacher Report
The-Ozone.net - Kansas City Star - WCCO - Chronicle-Telegram
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Valparaiso University Crusaders
Blount's milestone points win it at end
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Neil Milbert | Tribune reporter January 27, 2008 VALPARAISO, Ind. - Loyola junior guard JR Blount picked the ideal time to pass the 1000-point mark for his college career.
Loyola (IL) vs. Valparaiso Recap, January 26, 2008 ESPN
Crusaders Drop Heartbreaker to Loyola Valparaiso University Crusaders
nwitimes.com - Chicago Sun-Times - Aurora Beacon News
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KBCI CBS 2
San Jose State vs. Fresno State Recap, January 26, 2008
ESPN - 5 hours ago
AP FRESNO, Calif. (AP)Eddie Miller tied a career-high with 27 points and Kevin Bell added 15 points and eight assists in Fresno State's 75-58 win over San Jose State on Saturday night.
Men's Hoops Set Season Rebounding Mark at Fresno SJSUSpartans.com
Recap: Fresno State vs. San Jose St Kansas City Star
San Jose Mercury News - Fresno Bee (subscription) - TheBarkBoard.com - Macon Telegraph
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Voice of America
American Earns First Victory
Washington Post - 11 hours ago
AP American Marco Sullivan won the downhill yesterday in Chamonix, France, to claim his first World Cup victory, while teammate Bode Miller finished seventh.
Sullivan Wins Chamonix WC Downhill Ski Race Voice of America
US skier Miller primed for victory, and World Cup lead AFP
Sports Network - Telegraph.co.uk - Hilton Head Island Packet - United Press International
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Yahoo! Eurosport
Barclays to leave Westchester for Ridgewood CC in New Jersey
USA Today - 16 hours ago
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs is moving to Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, leaving Westchester Country Club in New York without a PGA Tour event for the first time in 40 years.
Barclays officially moves to Ridgewood this year ESPN
Golf-Venue change for Barclays Classic Reuters.uk
The Press Association - NJ Blog - Rotoworld.com
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Hornets rout Spurs in eighth straight win
Sports Network - 7 hours ago
San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - David West scored 32 points and tore down seven rebounds, keying a fourth-quarter onslaught as the New Orleans Hornets cruised past the San Antonio Spurs down the stretch for their eighth straight win, 102-78, ...
Notebook: Paul makes his case for All-Star invite San Antonio Express
NBA Roundup: Hornets send message with road rout of Spurs Bangkok Post
Austin American-Statesman - HoopsWorld - United Press International
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Washington Post
Power trio drowns out Demons
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Shannon Ryan | TRIBUNE REPORTER January 27, 2008 MILWAUKEE - DePaul coach Jerry Wainwright likened Marquette to a harmonious melody using a chorus of three in-tune guards who have blended well for three years.
Eagles golden against Demons Chicago Sun-Times
McNeal, Marquette Bounce Back vs DePaul WeAreDePaul.com
Chicago Daily Herald - HoopsWorld - The Associated Press - United Press International
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