One Sport News: 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Men's college basketball game results, Dec. 31 - San Francisco Chronicle

Bleacher ReportMen's college basketball game results, Dec. 31San Francisco Chronicle"I just relax on the basketball court." Kidd-Gilchrist had season-highs with 24 points and 19

Louisville basketball's Russ Smith finds offense out of desperation - Louisville Courier-Journal

Bleacher ReportLouisville basketball's Russ Smith finds offense out of desperationLouisville Courier-JournalLEXINGTON, KY. — The way to get University of Louisville guard Russ Smith to score

NCAA Basketball: Louisville Vs. Kentucky Rivalry Heats Up In Lexington - SB Nation

SB NationNCAA Basketball: Louisville Vs. Kentucky Rivalry Heats Up In LexingtonSB NationFor more on the Louisville Cardinals, check out Card Chronicle. You can also head over to SB Nation's main

2013 Ford Fusion To Offer Lane Keeping System - Motor Authority

New York Times2013 Ford Fusion To Offer Lane Keeping SystemMotor AuthorityBy Kurt Ernst Kurt has been fascinated by anything with wheels and a motor for a long time. Growing up, he spent his spare

Friday, December 30, 2011

Top 25 college basketball • Backcourt leads Duke to blowout victory over ... - Salt Lake Tribune

FOXSports.comTop 25 college basketball • Backcourt leads Duke to blowout victory over ...Salt Lake TribuneAP Durham, NC • Mike Krzyzewski told his No. 7 Duke team to pick up the pace. That wound

WVU BASKETBALL;Time to get physical;WVU - FOXSports.com

SB NationWVU BASKETBALL;Time to get physical;WVUFOXSports.com"They were saying at halftime that the refs weren't calling anything,'' Bryant said of the freshmen who had just played

UConn receives $4.5M donation toward basketball practice facility - TheDay.com

Hartford CourantUConn receives $ 4.5M donation toward basketball practice facilityTheDay.comBy Gavin Keefe UConn's fundraising efforts for the construction of a basketball practice facility

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Werth Family Donating $4.5 Million Toward UConn Basketball Practice Facility - Hartford Courant

UConn HuskiesWerth Family Donating $ 4.5 Million Toward UConn Basketball Practice FacilityHartford CourantBy JEFF OTTERBEIN, jotterbein@courant.com The Hartford Courant The shovel is not in the

Peter And Pamela Werth Commit $4.5 Million To Basketball Facility - UConn Huskies

UConn HuskiesPeter And Pamela Werth Commit $ 4.5 Million To Basketball FacilityUConn HuskiesPeter J. and Pamela H. Werth of Woodbridge, Conn., have made a $ 4.5 million pledge toward the

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Wins Bestselling Car Prize - eMoneyDaily

The Car ConnectionFord Motor Company (NYSE:F) Wins Bestselling Car PrizeeMoneyDailyFord Motor Company (NYSE:F)'s Fusion has been named as the bestselling car for 2011. The Fusion Hybrid, the

Big East Basketball Results: Georgetown, West Virginia, UConn Earn Victories - SB Nation

USA TODAYBig East Basketball Results: Georgetown, West Virginia, UConn Earn VictoriesSB NationIf Tuesday night was just a tasting of the newly baked Big East Conference men's basketball season

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Pac-12 the mighty? Not this basketball season - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesPac-12 the mighty? Not this basketball seasonLos Angeles Times(Rick Scuteri / Associated Press / November 18, 2011) By Diane Pucin The defining moment of the Pac-12 basketball

Arctic Cat buys back stake from Suzuki Motor - Reuters

Arctic Cat buys back stake from Suzuki MotorReutersBuys back the 33 percent stake for $ 79.3 mln * Arctic Cat shares up 26 percent Dec 28 (Reuters) - Arctic Cat Inc bought back about a 33 percent

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

College basketball roundup: Pitino finished when current contract ends - Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-StatesmanCollege basketball roundup: Pitino finished when current contract endsAustin American-StatesmanJoe Raymond /AP Notre Dame's Alex Dragicevich drives the lane during the

UW men's basketball: Hard times on the hardwood for Nebraska - Wisconsin State Journal

Maddux Sports (blog)UW men's basketball: Hard times on the hardwood for NebraskaWisconsin State JournalThere's not nearly as much hype surrounding the Nebraska men's basketball

Big Ten basketball preview: Ohio State the favorite, Spartans could get off to ... - MLive.com

MLive.comBig Ten basketball preview: Ohio State the favorite, Spartans could get off to ...MLive.comThe Big Ten and Big East are playing college basketball at a different level than other

Buckeyes' men's basketball team know road to league title will be grueling - Coshocton Tribune

Bleacher ReportBuckeyes' men's basketball team know road to league title will be gruelingCoshocton Tribune"We've got so far to go in terms of continuing to mature and continuing to

Monday, December 26, 2011

Bennett addresses U.Va. basketball transfers; Jesperson will play - Richmond Times Dispatch

Bleacher ReportBennett addresses U.Va. basketball transfers; Jesperson will playRichmond Times DispatchBasketball coach Tony Bennett said he's not worried about the program receiving a black eye

Michigan basketball team up in both major polls on eve of Big Ten play - AnnArbor.com

Bleacher ReportMichigan basketball team up in both major polls on eve of Big Ten playAnnArbor.comFor just the second time in 14 years, the Michigan basketball team will enter Big Ten play with a

'Basketball Wives' Star Sued for Helping Blow NBA Star's Fortune - TMZ.com

TMZ.com'Basketball Wives' Star Sued for Helping Blow NBA Star's FortuneTMZ.comEvelyn Lozada -- one of the stars of "Basketball Wives" who was once engaged to former NBA

'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada sued over gift from Antoine Walker: report - New York Daily News

New York Daily News'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada sued over gift from Antoine Walker: reportNew York Daily NewsBY Nina Mandell The reality show vixen is accused of illegally receiving

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Mac's Layup Drill: Win over Pitt expands Wagner's basketball possibilities - SILive.com

SILive.comMac's Layup Drill: Win over Pitt expands Wagner's basketball possibilitiesSILive.comWhile we're on the subject of the NBA, any true fan of basketball must get hold of New York

Cavaliers lose another men's basketball player - Richmond Times Dispatch

Bleacher ReportCavaliers lose another men's basketball playerRichmond Times DispatchCalls to the U.Va. basketball office were not returned Saturday, which was a scheduled off day for the team.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

James Johnson departs basketball program - University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

The Virginian-PilotJames Johnson departs basketball programUniversity of Virginia The Cavalier DailyBy Ashley Robertson and Matt Welsh, Sports Editor on December 24, 2011 For the second time in as

College basketball: Wagner stuns No. 15 Pittsburgh - South Bend Tribune

South Bend TribuneCollege basketball: Wagner stuns No. 15 PittsburghSouth Bend TribuneSeton Hall is the highest profile men's basketball program to visit Longwood's campus. The Pirates made

Friday, December 23, 2011

Cal Basketball Falls To UNLV 85-68 - SB Nation

Maddux Sports (blog)Cal Basketball Falls To UNLV 85-68SB NationThe California Golden Bears had a great opportunity to notch a respectable non-conference win for the Pac-12. All hopes of victory were

Sports Personality Award: Cavendish left 'speechless' after win - The Independent

BBC SportSports Personality Award: Cavendish left 'speechless' after winThe IndependentMark Cavendish was last night named BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The cyclist won the Road Race

Cal men's basketball team can't keep up with UNLV - San Jose Mercury News

Maddux Sports (blog)Cal men's basketball team can't keep up with UNLVSan Jose Mercury NewsBy Ben Enos benos@bayareanewsgroup.com LAS VEGAS -- Given a chance to build momentum going into the

Has Mizzou proven itself a top 10 basketball team? - STLtoday.com

Columbia MissourianHas Mizzou proven itself a top 10 basketball team?STLtoday.comSince it's quite possible that the Illinois basketball team may bear a resemblance to its football team -- win a

Mark Cavendish wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year and is to be a father too - Daily Mail

Telegraph.co.ukMark Cavendish wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year and is to be a father tooDaily MailBy Chris Parsons and Andrea Magrath Just two months after announcing he is to become a father

Men's college basketball roundup: No. 9 Missouri tops No. 25 Illinois - Indianapolis Star

Columbia MissourianMen's college basketball roundup: No. 9 Missouri tops No. 25 IllinoisIndianapolis StarPhil Pressey had 18 points, five assists and two steals, and No. 9 Missouri held off a

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Syracuse men's basketball rolls past Bucknell - San Francisco Chronicle

Bucknell University Official Athletic SiteSyracuse men's basketball rolls past BucknellSan Francisco ChronicleAP Kevin Rivoli / AP Kris Joseph scores two of his 17 points during the first half

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept Bound For Detroit Auto Show - Motor Authority

eMoneyDailyToyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept Bound For Detroit Auto ShowMotor AuthorityBy Kurt Ernst Kurt has been fascinated by anything with wheels and a motor for a long time. Growing up, he

College basketball roundup: LSU hands No. 10 Marquette first loss - Detroit Free Press

WWL First NewsCollege basketball roundup: LSU hands No. 10 Marquette first lossDetroit Free PressLSU guard Ralston Turner scored 22 points in the Tigers' upset of Marquette Monday. / DERICK E.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Men's basketball roundup: Oral Roberts beats previously undefeated Xavier - Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-StatesmanMen's basketball roundup: Oral Roberts beats previously undefeated XavierAustin American-StatesmanAl Behrman/AP Oral Roberts forward Dominique Morrison scored 19 points

No. 1 Syracuse not letting scandal be a distraction on the basketball court - Boston Herald

Bleacher ReportNo. 1 Syracuse not letting scandal be a distraction on the basketball courtBoston HeraldBy Chip Alexander / The Raleigh, NC News & Observer RALEIGH, NC — It has been anything

Saturday, December 17, 2011

College basketball: Syracuse outlasts North Carolina State - Salt Lake Tribune

Bleacher ReportCollege basketball: Syracuse outlasts North Carolina StateSalt Lake TribuneAP Raleigh, NC • At times, top-ranked Syracuse looked dominant and worthy of its No. 1 ranking. At others,

Friday, December 16, 2011

OSU men's basketball: Beavers find hoop often in rout of Howard - Corvallis Gazette Times

KCBY.com 11OSU men's basketball: Beavers find hoop often in rout of HowardCorvallis Gazette Times(Andy Cripe | Corvallis Gazette-Times) Those following the Oregon State men's basketball team

Thursday, December 15, 2011

'Basketball Wives' Star Tami Roman -- Alleged Ungrateful Cheapskate - TMZ.com

TMZ.com'Basketball Wives' Star Tami Roman -- Alleged Ungrateful CheapskateTMZ.com"Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman is being sued by her ex-manager ... who claims he helped make

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Jonny Wilkinson retires: Telegraph Sport writers' fondest moments following ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukJonny Wilkinson retires: Telegraph Sport writers' fondest moments following ...Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph Sport's team of rugby union writers recall their favourite memories of

Monday, December 12, 2011

Cincinnati Basketball Brawl Could Lead to Charges - ABC News (blog)

West Virginia MetroNewsCincinnati Basketball Brawl Could Lead to ChargesABC News (blog)An Ohio prosecutor is considering criminal charges in the wake of Saturday's bench-clearing brawl between

College Basketball Rankings Week 6: Syracuse Moves To No. 1 In AP Top 25 - Huffington Post

SB NationCollege Basketball Rankings Week 6: Syracuse Moves To No. 1 In AP Top 25Huffington PostBy AP 12/12/11 12:36 PM ET Associated Press -- The Syracuse basketball program is in the headlines for

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Upgrading In-Car Entertainment - eMoneyDaily

MLive.comFord Motor Company (NYSE:F) Upgrading In-Car EntertainmenteMoneyDailyFord Motor Company (NYSE:F) has decided to launch a major upgrade to its MyFord Touch on new vehicles. Following a

Nissan to Collaborate With Microsoft for Next-Generation Dealer Management System - INAUTONEWS

INAUTONEWSNissan to Collaborate With Microsoft for Next-Generation Dealer Management SystemINAUTONEWSNissan Motor Co, on Monday announced that It will collaborate with the tech giant Microsoft to

Sunday, December 11, 2011

College basketball roundup: No. 16 Alabama beats Detroit Mercy, 62-54 - Detroit Free Press

rolltide.comCollege basketball roundup: No. 16 Alabama beats Detroit Mercy, 62-54Detroit Free PressDetroit Mercy guard Chase Simon drives to the basket past Alabama guard Trevor Lacey. / ROBERT

Lamont Peterson's boxing title is the new sports story of the year in DC - Washington Post

Sydney Morning HeraldLamont Peterson's boxing title is the new sports story of the year in DCWashington Postand Lamont Peterson smudged his joyful tears against the arms of Barry Hunter and his

Punches thrown and suspensions threatened after crosstown basketball rivals ... - Daily Mail

Daily MailPunches thrown and suspensions threatened after crosstown basketball rivals ...Daily MailBut Xavier and Cincinnati basketball players took the sentiment a little far during their Saturday

Saturday, December 10, 2011

College men's basketball results, Dec. 10 - San Francisco Chronicle

Austin American-StatesmanCollege men's basketball results, Dec. 10San Francisco ChronicleChristian Watford's buzzer-beating shot Saturday night put Indiana right back on the basketball map.

In 2012, IndyCar Series will skip Las Vegas, site of fatal Wheldon wreck - Washington Post

Rush LaneIn 2012, IndyCar Series will skip Las Vegas, site of fatal Wheldon wreckWashington PostThe IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next season, and its future at the

Friday, December 9, 2011

HS basketball team suspended for 'One, two, three [N-word]!' chant - NBCSports.com

New York Daily NewsHS basketball team suspended for 'One, two, three !' chantNBCSports.comToday's incredible but true story comes from Kenmore East High School in Tonawanda, NY, where

UAW Moves More Softly on Foreign Auto Plants - Wall Street Journal

USA TodayUAW Moves More Softly on Foreign Auto PlantsWall Street JournalPotential targets were to include Japan's Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co.; Korean auto maker

Thursday, December 8, 2011

UK Sport confident Britain will not experience a post-London 2012 dip - The Guardian

The GuardianUK Sport confident Britain will not experience a post-London 2012 dipThe GuardianUK Sport's chief executive, Liz Nicholl, said that Britain will become the first country to avoid a

Oregon State: Freshman football player Fred Thompson dies after collapsing ... - Washington Post

International Business TimesOregon State: Freshman football player Fred Thompson dies after collapsing ...Washington PostOregon State defensive tackle Fred Thompson died Wednesday night after he

DA says fired Syracuse basketball assistant left many victims; fed sex abuse ... - Washington Post

Bleacher ReportDA says fired Syracuse basketball assistant left many victims; fed sex abuse ...Washington PostSYRACUSE, NY — Many of the key names in the sex abuse investigation of ex-Syracuse

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

DA says Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim shouldn't be criticized over sex ... - Washington Post

New York Daily NewsDA says Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim shouldn't be criticized over sex ...Washington PostSYRACUSE, NY — A New York district attorney who believes two men who accuse

Six Motor Vehicle Commission clerks among 40 facing indictments for illegal ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comSix Motor Vehicle Commission clerks among 40 facing indictments for illegal ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy Christopher Baxter/Statehouse Bureau Jerry McCrea/The

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Fennville High School basketball takes to the home court for the first time ... - WWMT

The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.comFennville High School basketball takes to the home court for the first time ...WWMT(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Tuesday is opening night for the Fennville High School boys

Identities of N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission clerks indicted for illegal sale ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comIdentities of N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission clerks indicted for illegal sale ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy Christopher Baxter/Statehouse Bureau Attorney General's

Monday, December 5, 2011

Detroit basketball squad feels absence of suspended center Eli Holman - Detroit Free Press

New York Daily NewsDetroit basketball squad feels absence of suspended center Eli HolmanDetroit Free PressWhen I got back in I saw the opportunities for me to finish and make plays and value the

Harvard Men's Basketball Gets First Top 25 National Ranking - BusinessWeek

New York Daily NewsHarvard Men's Basketball Gets First Top 25 National RankingBusinessWeek5 (Bloomberg) -- The Harvard University men's basketball team is No. 25 in this week's

Ford Motor Company Fund Awards $50000 to American Indian College Fund - Sacramento Bee

Rush LaneFord Motor Company Fund Awards $ 50000 to American Indian College FundSacramento Bee5, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company Fund has granted $ 50000 to The American

SDSU basketball left out of rankings – again - SignOnSanDiego.com

USA TodaySDSU basketball left out of rankings – againSignOnSanDiego.comFor the second consecutive week, San Diego State beat a team ranked in both Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today coaches

Sunday, December 4, 2011

// SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL: Tapley leads Aztecs to upset of No. 24 California - North County Times

SB Nation// SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL: Tapley leads Aztecs to upset of No. 24 CaliforniaNorth County TimesSan Diego State's Chase Tapley (22) drives against California's David Kravish,

Saturday, December 3, 2011

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc./ - Sacramento Bee

eMoneyDaily/C O R R E C T I O N -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc./Sacramento Bee1, 2011 -- In the news release, Toyota Reports November 2011 Sales, issued 01-Dec-2011 by Toyota Motor Sales

Kentucky basketball downs North Carolina 73-72 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Bleacher ReportKentucky basketball downs North Carolina 73-72Louisville Courier-JournalMandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-US PRESSWIRE / Mark Zerof-US PRESSWIRE/US PRESSWIRE The top-ranked University of

Ford Motor Co (F): Today's Featured Automotive Winner - TheStreet.com

Ford Motor Co (F): Today's Featured Automotive WinnerTheStreet.comBy TheStreet Wire 12/02/11 - 05:00 PM EST Ford Motor (F) pushed the Automotive industry higher today making it today's

North Carolina Basketball takes on Kentucky at Rupp Arena - isportsweb.com

Bleacher ReportNorth Carolina Basketball takes on Kentucky at Rupp Arenaisportsweb.comAnyone that follows college basketball knows that this game is going to show plenty of players that not only are

Friday, December 2, 2011

Talent show-down: North Carolina, Kentucky basketball will fill Rupp with glitter - Louisville Courier-Journal

New York Daily NewsTalent show-down: North Carolina, Kentucky basketball will fill Rupp with glitterLouisville Courier-JournalKentucky basketball coach John Calipari previews No. 1 Kentucky vs. No.

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: General Motors, Ford Motor, Toyota Motors ... - Zacks.com

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: General Motors, Ford Motor, Toyota Motors ...Zacks.comAbout 10 global automakers account for over 77% of the production worldwide and 13 automakers account for

Hyundai Motor America Breaks All-time November Sales Record - Sacramento Bee

Torque NewsHyundai Motor America Breaks All-time November Sales RecordSacramento BeeBy Hyundai Motor America COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Men's basketball: North Carolina defeats Wisconsin 60-57 - Appleton Post Crescent

Lexington Herald LeaderMen's basketball: North Carolina defeats Wisconsin 60-57Appleton Post CrescentCHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team was bound to go

Highlights of the Tokyo motor show: Autoweek TV - AutoWeek

DriveArabia.com News & ViewsHighlights of the Tokyo motor show: Autoweek TVAutoWeekThe Cross Coupe uses front-end styling elements first seen on the Giugiaro-designed Tex and Go concepts wheeled out

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Syracuse basketball coach Boeheim doesn't regret backing Fine, not worried ... - Washington Post

Telegraph.co.ukSyracuse basketball coach Boeheim doesn't regret backing Fine, not worried ...Washington PostSYRACUSE, NY — After his Syracuse Orange had run away to another victory, men's

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Men's Basketball: Matchup with North Carolina gives Wisconsin chance to shine - Madison.com

TarHeelBlue.comMen's Basketball: Matchup with North Carolina gives Wisconsin chance to shineMadison.comUp front, UNC has perhaps more length than anyone in college basketball, whereas Wisconsin

Gaby Logan and Clare Balding's anger against all male Sports Personality shortlist - Daily Mail

BBC NewsGaby Logan and Clare Balding's anger against all male Sports Personality shortlistDaily Mail'So we moan about women having no positive role models but they are there in sport – we

Miami at Purdue men's basketball preview - Indianapolis Star

Bleacher ReportMiami at Purdue men's basketball previewIndianapolis StarFormer Purdue stars John Garrett and Elmer Oliphant are members of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2012

Monday, November 28, 2011

Mazda's Capacitor-Based i-ELOOP Regenerative Braking System - MotorTrend Magazine

USA TodayMazda's Capacitor-Based i-ELOOP Regenerative Braking SystemMotorTrend MagazineUnlike other regenerative braking systems, like those used in hybrid cars that use a dedicated electric

Sunday, November 27, 2011

'Suicide' of Gary Speed sends sport into mourning - The Independent

Telegraph.co.uk'Suicide' of Gary Speed sends sport into mourningThe IndependentGary Speed's playing career spanned the start of the Premier League and the arrival of Sky cash that

Obama Attends Basketball Game, Shoots Hoops On Casual Thanksgiving Vacation ... - Huffington Post

Contactmusic.comObama Attends Basketball Game, Shoots Hoops On Casual Thanksgiving Vacation ...Huffington PostFirst thing on the agenda: basketball! On Saturday the hoopster-in-chief grabbed his

Iowa State Men's Basketball: Babb pours in seven 3-pointers in win over Rice - DesMoinesRegister.com

Providence College AthleticsIowa State Men's Basketball: Babb pours in seven 3-pointers in win over RiceDesMoinesRegister.comHoiberg liked how Babb responded to his Friday pep talk, but also how

Kentucky basketball beats Portland 87-63 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Maddux Sports (blog)Kentucky basketball beats Portland 87-63Louisville Courier-JournalThe University of Kentucky men's basketball team capped a grand day for Big Blue Nation with a blowout win

Saturday, November 26, 2011

BYU Basketball: Cougars hold their own inside, but not outside - Salt Lake Tribune

Maddux Sports (blog)BYU Basketball: Cougars hold their own inside, but not outsideSalt Lake TribuneHoffman Estates, Ill. • Not many teams are going to be able to manhandle the BYU Cougars on the

Continuing Thanksgiving tradition, president takes family to brother-in-law's ... - Washington Post

OregonLive.comContinuing Thanksgiving tradition, president takes family to brother-in-law's ...Washington PostTOWSON, Md. — President Barack Obama was just a fan at this basketball game.

Men's basketball: Badgers roll into tournament final, but aren't happy - Green Bay Press Gazette

Maddux Sports (blog)Men's basketball: Badgers roll into tournament final, but aren't happyGreen Bay Press GazetteHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Stepping outside its comfort zone for the first

VW Passat Alltrack 4WD wagon to debut at Tokyo Motor Show - DriveArabia.com News & Views

Fastmotoring.com | Motor News In SpeedVW Passat Alltrack 4WD wagon to debut at Tokyo Motor ShowDriveArabia.com News & ViewsThe VW Passat Alltrack, based on the Passat Estate wagon which is popular

College basketball news, Nov. 26 - San Francisco Chronicle

Bradenton HeraldCollege basketball news, Nov. 26San Francisco ChronicleAP Marcus Jordan was headed to the foul line for two big shots Friday when a teammate passed along an encouraging message.

Friday, November 25, 2011

College basketball roundup: Central Florida, Harvard pull off Atlantis upsets - Peoria Journal Star

Bleacher ReportCollege basketball roundup: Central Florida, Harvard pull off Atlantis upsetsPeoria Journal StarBy Journal Star staff Central Florida and Harvard will meet Saturday in the

College basketball: Comeback falls short for Alabama women - Montgomery Advertiser

Bleacher ReportCollege basketball: Comeback falls short for Alabama womenMontgomery AdvertiserThe Alabama women's basketball team fought back from a 15-point deficit, but the rally came up just

2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack World Premiere for 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - Fastmotoring.com | Motor News In Speed

Fastmotoring.com | Motor News In Speed2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack World Premiere for 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowFastmotoring.com | Motor News In SpeedThe Alltrack will debut in a world premiere at the

Thursday, November 24, 2011

College basketball roundup: Duke tops Kansas for 5th Maui title - Detroit Free Press

Bleacher ReportCollege basketball roundup: Duke tops Kansas for 5th Maui titleDetroit Free PressThe Blue Devils (7-0) and Jayhawks (4-1) traded leads 16 times in a battle of basketball behemoths.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Syracuse men's basketball beats Virginia Tech in NIT Season Tip-Off - New York Daily News

Syracuse.comSyracuse men's basketball beats Virginia Tech in NIT Season Tip-OffNew York Daily NewsA storm is swirling around the Syracuse basketball program, but one place it hasn't touched

UCLA basketball: Bruins already at the crossroads - Los Angeles Times

isportsweb.comUCLA basketball: Bruins already at the crossroadsLos Angeles TimesDepending on the outcome of UCLA's game against No. 15 Michigan on Wednesday in a Maui Invitational consolation

Passat Alltrack Set to Debut at this Year's Tokyo Motor Show - Automotive Discovery

autoevolutionPassat Alltrack Set to Debut at this Year's Tokyo Motor ShowAutomotive Discovery... out the press release below for more information: Volkswagen has today released the first images

Michigan Basketball: Wolverines look to bounce back against UCLA - isportsweb.com

isportsweb.comMichigan Basketball: Wolverines look to bounce back against UCLAisportsweb.comThe Michigan Wolverines (4-1) will close out the Maui Invitational against UCLA (1-3) on Wednesday at

Tokyo Motor Show attendees get a chance not to drive a self-driving Toyota Prius - SlashGear

SlashGearTokyo Motor Show attendees get a chance not to drive a self-driving Toyota PriusSlashGearAttendees of the Tokyo Motor Show next week will be able to hitch a ride while the car drives itself

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

College basketball roundup: Duke, Kansas will meet for Maui title - Peoria Journal Star

Austin American-StatesmanCollege basketball roundup: Duke, Kansas will meet for Maui titlePeoria Journal StarBy Anonymous AP From the wings, the lane, on alley-oops and 3-pointers, the shots fell in

Management and players set standard in sports for labor relations with new MLB ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsManagement and players set standard in sports for labor relations with new MLB ...New York Daily NewsThere was a time, of course, when it seemed unthinkable that Major League

Michigan basketball gets an NCAA Tournament rematch with No. 6 Duke in Maui - AnnArbor.com

Bleacher ReportMichigan basketball gets an NCAA Tournament rematch with No. 6 Duke in MauiAnnArbor.comLAHAINA, Hawaii -- Immediately after beating Tennessee on Monday, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski

Monday, November 21, 2011

College basketball coaches reflect on air travel in wake of crash that killed ... - Washington Post

The Associated PressCollege basketball coaches reflect on air travel in wake of crash that killed ...Washington PostOn a winter night in Alaska in 1993, Navy women's basketball coach Stefanie

UConn Basketball: Women Up To No. 2; Men Hold No. 4 Position - Hartford Courant

Boston.comUConn Basketball: Women Up To No. 2; Men Hold No. 4 PositionHartford Courant1 choice in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll but a familiar face is gaining on them. The

Former Syracuse basketball manager remembers Bernie Fine as 'too nice' - Syracuse.com (blog)

New York Daily NewsFormer Syracuse basketball manager remembers Bernie Fine as 'too nice'Syracuse.com (blog)Fred Katz spent only one year at Syracuse University, but his friendship with

Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine deserves fair treatment that Duke ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsSyracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine deserves fair treatment that Duke ...New York Daily NewsSyracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine was placed on administrative leave

Sunday, November 20, 2011

ISU Men's Basketball: Cyclones roll past Western Carolina - DesMoinesRegister.com

catamountsports.comISU Men's Basketball: Cyclones roll past Western CarolinaDesMoinesRegister.comThe Cyclones rolled to a 92-60 men's basketball victory Sunday afternoon, shaking off a

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Former UCLA basketball star and coach Walt Hazzard dies at 69 - Contra Costa Times

Los Angeles TimesFormer UCLA basketball star and coach Walt Hazzard dies at 69Contra Costa TimesFILE - In this 1962 file photo, UCLA basketball guard Walt Hazzard, poses under a net. Hazzard, the

Friday, November 18, 2011

Faurecia Congratulates Volkswagen on Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award for ... - Sacramento Bee

Rush LaneFaurecia Congratulates Volkswagen on Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award for ...Sacramento Bee18, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier,

Syracuse associate basketball coach on leave amid police probe - CNN

USA TodaySyracuse associate basketball coach on leave amid police probeCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine is the subject of a police investigation over two

Thursday, November 17, 2011

WVU basketball: Jones, Mountaineers cruise to win over Alcorn State - Daily Mail - Charleston

Kent State University AthleticsWVU basketball: Jones, Mountaineers cruise to win over Alcorn StateDaily Mail - CharlestonMORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Kevin Jones arrived at the WVU Coliseum Thursday night

Motor Trend Reveals 2012 Car of the Year at LA Auto Show - Auto Remarketing

Nooga.comMotor Trend Reveals 2012 Car of the Year at LA Auto ShowAuto RemarketingBy Auto Remarketing Staff Motor Trend has chosen the recipient of its Car of the Year Award, revealing the winner

Pitt basketball knocked off at home vs. Long Beach State - Gant Daily

International Business TimesPitt basketball knocked off at home vs. Long Beach StateGant DailyPittsburgh, PA, United States (AHN Sports) – Casper Ware pumped in a career-high 28 points and had six

2012 Volkswagen Passat awarded Motor Trend 2012 Car of the Year - eGMCarTech

Nooga.com2012 Volkswagen Passat awarded Motor Trend 2012 Car of the YeareGMCarTechSixty-two years in, Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award is a prestigious and honorable one. This year, Motor

Men's Basketball: Badgers continue early season success - Madison.com

FOXSports.comMen's Basketball: Badgers continue early season successMadison.comAfter a resounding 54 point victory against Kennesaw State Saturday—in which the Wisconsin men's basketball

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Maryland's men's basketball team takes a business trip to Puerto Rico - Washington Post

Maddux Sports (blog)Maryland's men's basketball team takes a business trip to Puerto RicoWashington PostThe mood was light during Maryland's open practice at Puerto Rico's biggest

Duke's Coach Krzyzewski passes Bob Knight as winningest Division I basketball ... - Washington Post

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comDuke's Coach Krzyzewski passes Bob Knight as winningest Division I basketball ...Washington PostDuke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, lovingly known as Coach K by fans,

Michigan State basketball team still has confidence after 0-2 start - MLive.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMichigan State basketball team still has confidence after 0-2 startMLive.comBy David Mayo | The Grand Rapids Press NEW YORK – Michigan State's basketball team stands

College Basketball: Coach K gets record 903d NCAA victory | Philadelphia ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCollege Basketball: Coach K gets record 903d NCAA victory | Philadelphia ...Philadelphia InquirerMike Krzyzewski became Division I's all-time winningest coach when No. 6

Motor City muscle: Ford looks to dethrone Chevy Camaro with four new 2013 ... - MLive.com

MLive.comMotor City muscle: Ford looks to dethrone Chevy Camaro with four new 2013 ...MLive.comBy Michael Wayland | MLive.com Ford Motor Co. Tuesday released its plans of four new 2013 Mustangs in

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Men's College Basketball in 2011-12 - USA Today

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMen's College Basketball in 2011-12USA TodayIt was Krzyzewski's 903rd career victory passing Knight as the winningest coach in NCAA men's Division I basketball

Kent State men's basketball player capsules - Ravenna Record Courier

Plain DealerKent State men's basketball player capsulesRavenna Record CourierManns is long and athletic, but he is also a relative newcomer to the game, having only started playing organized

College Basketball Nation: Tip-Off Marathon 2011 - ESPN (blog)

West Virginia University MountaineersCollege Basketball Nation: Tip-Off Marathon 2011ESPN (blog)By Dana O'Neil It has been a long and arduous road to the first seat on the bench for Rob

UCLA men's basketball team looking to Lazeric Jones for direction and leadership - Daily Bruin

Daily BruinUCLA men's basketball team looking to Lazeric Jones for direction and leadershipDaily BruinThe UCLA men's basketball team huddled together in the tunnel of Citizens Business Bank

Monday, November 14, 2011

UCLA basketball: Ben Howland meeting with Reeves Nelson; status on team unclear - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesUCLA basketball: Ben Howland meeting with Reeves Nelson; status on team unclearLos Angeles TimesUCLA Coach Ben Howland said he would meet with junior forward Reeves Nelson on Monday

Watch George Washington vs. California (Regional Round) Men's College ... - ESPN

Bleacher ReportWatch George Washington vs. California (Regional Round) Men's College ...ESPNCalifornia coach Mike Montgomery seems to be doing well after a recent health scare, and his team made

Motor sports: Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart in 'dead heat' with one race ... - San Jose Mercury News

USA TodayMotor sports: Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart in 'dead heat' with one race ...San Jose Mercury NewsAP Kasey Kahne snapped an 81-race winless streak Sunday by holding off championship

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Daihatsu Previews Fun, Eco-Friendly Concepts Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show - AutoGuide.com

INAUTONEWSDaihatsu Previews Fun, Eco-Friendly Concepts Ahead of Tokyo Motor ShowAutoGuide.comToyota subsidiary Daihatsu has announced its plans of bringing 12 vehicles to this year's Tokyo Motor

Duke men's basketball routs Presbyterian, Krzyzewski ties Knight's all-time ... - The Independent Weekly

The Independent WeeklyDuke men's basketball routs Presbyterian, Krzyzewski ties Knight's all-time ...The Independent WeeklyDuke men's basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski in action

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Women's College Basketball: Villanova's Perretta gets win No. 600 ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

Deseret NewsWomen's College Basketball: Villanova's Perretta gets win No. 600 ...Philadelphia InquirerThe Wildcats brought the 55-year-old dean of the Big East and Big Five women's

UCLA basketball: Recruit Kyle Anderson stands by Bruins - Los Angeles Times

Bleacher ReportUCLA basketball: Recruit Kyle Anderson stands by BruinsLos Angeles Times(Over)reaction was predictably swift after No. 17 UCLA's ugly opening loss to Loyola Marymount on Friday at

Men's Basketball Game Notes: vs. Presbyterian, Nov. 12, 4:30 PM, ESPNU - GoDuke.com

The Independent WeeklyMen's Basketball Game Notes: vs. Presbyterian, Nov. 12, 4:30 PM, ESPNUGoDuke.com• Duke (1-0) faces Presbyterian (1-0) on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Women's College Basketball: Villanova's Perretta gets 599th win | Philadelphia ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

Deseret NewsWomen's College Basketball: Villanova's Perretta gets 599th win | Philadelphia ...Philadelphia Inquirer600 for veteran Villanova women's basketball coach Harry Perretta is

Friday, November 11, 2011

Kentucky basketball uses 30-6 second-half surge to beat Marist, 108-58 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Lexington Herald LeaderKentucky basketball uses 30-6 second-half surge to beat Marist, 108-58Louisville Courier-JournalWith its best player on the bench to start the game and Marist shooting

De La Hoya says superfight has 'never been closer' - Yahoo! Sports

Globe and MailDe La Hoya says superfight has 'never been closer'Yahoo! SportsBoxing fans have seen the dream fight collapse too many times in the past to start celebrating until the

Harrison Barnes Aims For Big College Basketball Season - Voice of America (blog)

Voice of America (blog)Harrison Barnes Aims For Big College Basketball SeasonVoice of America (blog)ESPN and Sports Illustrated magazines both recently published US college basketball preview

Aircraft carrier Carl Vinson turned into NCAA basketball court - Los Angeles Times

Boston.comAircraft carrier Carl Vinson turned into NCAA basketball courtLos Angeles TimesBut on Friday, the ship will be able to claim another first: hosting a college basketball game. Michigan

Aircraft carrier embarks on unique mission as basketball arena - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesAircraft carrier embarks on unique mission as basketball arenaLos Angeles TimesThe Carl Vinson's flight deck becomes a hoop deck as the warship plays host to a basketball game

Tokyo Motor Show: The Extremely Short-Range Suzuki Q-Concept - CleanTechnica

MotorwardTokyo Motor Show: The Extremely Short-Range Suzuki Q-ConceptCleanTechnicaIt's not a car, it's not a motorcycle – it's Suzuki's mini-electric vehicle, the Suzuki Q-Concept.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Hurricanes basketball player DeQuan Jones to sit out season because of NCAA ... - Washington Post

MiamiHerald.comHurricanes basketball player DeQuan Jones to sit out season because of NCAA ...Washington PostMiami Hurricanes basketball player DeQuan Jones will sit out the season while the NCAA

Chevrolet TrailBlazer debuts at Dubai International motor show - AutoWeek

The Car ConnectionChevrolet TrailBlazer debuts at Dubai International motor showAutoWeekThe Chevrolet TrailBlazer made its return on Thursday at the Dubai International motor show. The show vehicle

2011 Honda Small Sports EV Concept: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - Motor Authority

The Motor Report2011 Honda Small Sports EV Concept: 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowMotor AuthorityRead More The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is still several weeks away but we've already got details and images

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Basketball signing day | Crete-Monee's Orris only recruit to sign with ... - Chicago Tribune

Daily IlliniBasketball signing day | Crete-Monee's Orris only recruit to sign with ...Chicago TribuneHe's always in the gym. I don't know when I've called him if he's ever

Basketball signing day: Spartans land three, still waiting on Gary Harris - Detroit Free Press

SB NationBasketball signing day: Spartans land three, still waiting on Gary HarrisDetroit Free PressKIRTHMON F. DOZIER / DFP Michigan State's men's basketball team received three national

2011 Tokyo Motor Show Promises to Impress With Massive Growth, 176 Exhibitors - AutoGuide.com

Motorward2011 Tokyo Motor Show Promises to Impress With Massive Growth, 176 ExhibitorsAutoGuide.comThe Tokyo Motor Show, held only once every two years, marks its return for 2011. After the nation

Choice of London for 2017 worlds would keep sport on track - Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneChoice of London for 2017 worlds would keep sport on trackChicago TribuneOr if they are the latest international sports body to think, in a manner of speaking, of how they might

UA basketball 2011 season preview: Zips have potential to reach new heights - Akron Beacon Journal

Akron Beacon JournalUA basketball 2011 season preview: Zips have potential to reach new heightsAkron Beacon JournalUniversity of Akron head basketball coach Keith Dambrot shouts instructions to his

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Arizona Wildcats are prepared for big basketball signing day - USA Today

USA TodayArizona Wildcats are prepared for big basketball signing dayUSA TodayBy Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Head coach Sean Miller of the Arizona Wildcats gestures from the sidelines against

University of Memphis basketball team gets commitment from Georgia standout ... - Memphis Commercial Appeal

University of Memphis basketball team gets commitment from Georgia standout ...Memphis Commercial AppealGoodwin, a two-sports star at Southwest Dekalb who has stated he plans to play both basketball

Monday Motorsports: In Nascar Sprint Cup Chase, Tony Stewart Writes a Comeback ... - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)Monday Motorsports: In Nascar Sprint Cup Chase, Tony Stewart Writes a Comeback ...New York Times (blog)Jerry Markland/Getty ImagesTony Stewart crosses the finish at Texas Motor

Monday, November 7, 2011

Watch Valparaiso vs. Arizona (Regional Round) Men's College Basketball - Live ... - ESPN

Bleacher ReportWatch Valparaiso vs. Arizona (Regional Round) Men's College Basketball - Live ...ESPNDespite the departure of one of the nation's top players, Arizona is ranked in the

College basketball: Hawkeyes win exhibition game - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCollege basketball: Hawkeyes win exhibition gameDubuque Telegraph HeraldIOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa men's basketball team showed off

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Trevor Bayne wins O'Reily Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway - Stock Car Spin

Stock Car SpinTrevor Bayne wins O'Reily Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor SpeedwayStock Car SpinNOVEMBER 05: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #16 RickyVsTrevor.com Ford, poses with his trophy in

NASCAR At Texas Motor Speedway: 2011 Start Time, Starting Lineup, TV/Radio ... - SB Nation

Fort Worth Star TelegramNASCAR At Texas Motor Speedway: 2011 Start Time, Starting Lineup, TV/Radio ...SB NationIt's NASCAR race day at Texas Motor Speedway, and we've got the actual race

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Trevor Bayne gets first career Nationwide win - USA Today

San Antonio Express (blog)Trevor Bayne gets first career Nationwide winUSA TodayBy Chris Graythen, Getty Images Trevor Bayne poses with his trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide

Maryland men's basketball struggles vs. Northwood in exhibition victory - Washington Post

SB Nation DCMaryland men's basketball struggles vs. Northwood in exhibition victoryWashington Post“We're just not very good with the basketball,” Turgeon said. “Our turnovers were just

Friday, November 4, 2011

Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday, Nov 4 - Yahoo! Eurosport UK

USA TodayReuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday, Nov 4Yahoo! Eurosport UK(ATHLETICS-MARATHON/NEWYORK, expect by 2100, pix, by Larry Fine, 350 words) ALICANTE, Spain - The Volvo Ocean Race,

College Basketball Preview - Patriot League - Fox News

The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.comCollege Basketball Preview - Patriot LeagueFox NewsOUTLOOK: While the Patriot League is always focused on the student-athletes, with a significant emphasis on

Oregon women's basketball: Amanda Johnson selected for Lowe's senior CLASS award - OregonLive.com

OregonLive.comOregon women's basketball: Amanda Johnson selected for Lowe's senior CLASS awardOregonLive.comThe 60 candidates will be narrowed to 10 finalists in both men's and

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Kentucky basketball rolls but is far from purr-fect in 97-53 exhibition win - Louisville Courier-Journal

Teague attributes some of that to the fact that UK has been divided into two evenly matched teams, battling each other for most of preseason practice. Jones, who led the Wildcats with 22 points and

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Add Kelly Slater to list of dominant champs in any sport - San Francisco Chronicle

"Something magical happened," Kelly Slater told the crowd in his moment of triumph, and he spoke not just for himself, but for the nearly 2,000 people who showed up at Ocean Beach on Wednesday to

Even without the NBA, basketball fans have plenty of ways to enjoy the game - Washington Post

Play hoops: Kids’ teams and games will be starting soon. It’s important to work on your game so you will be ready for your season.One way to improve is to work on your off hand. (That’s the

Ronaldo copies Messi as Real qualify

(Adding details, quotes) By Mike Collett LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo took a leaf out
of Lionel Messi's

Important milestones in Chevrolet brand's first 100 years - Washington Post

— 1912: Louis Chevrolet’s Series C “Classic Six, a luxurious six-cylinder model, goes on sale in Detroit. At $ 2,150, it’s out of reach for most buyers.— 1913: Louis Chevrolet leaves

CSU men's basketball team hold off CSU-Pueblo in exhibition matchup - The Coloradoan

CSU's men's basketball team didn't have much trouble making up the scoring it lost from last season, but the Rams, playing their exhibition opener against CSU-Pueblo, showed they've got a lot of work

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Sports museums struggle to draw fans, turn profit - USA Today

The $ 200 million NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, hampered by attendance well below projections, this summer reported a $ 1.42 million loss for its first year. The tourism executive who

VCU's men's basketball team had a slim chance of making the NCAA tournament - SI.com

By Seth Davis
Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 6. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer. When VCU basketball

Messi treble puts holders Barca in last 16

* More magic from Argentine gives Barca 4-0 win at Viktoria * Scores 201st, 202nd and 203rd goals for Barca * Milan also

Toyota, Honda Miss Forecasts of US Gains; Nissan, Hyundai Rise - BusinessWeek

November 01, 2011, 7:14 PM EDT

By Alan Ohnsman and Craig Trudell

Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda

Fisher refutes reports of backroom deal with Stern - USA Today

"Usually I wouldn't even dignify absurd media reports with a comment," Fisher wrote in the letter, which was obtained by USA TODAY. "But before these reports go any further, let me say on the record

Monday, October 31, 2011

Fisher denies trying to cut side deal with NBA - Yahoo! Sports

In a letter sent to NBA players on Monday night and obtained by Yahoo! Sports, Players Association president Derek Fisher(notes) defended himself against charges

College Basketball Preview - Atlantic 10 Conference - Fox News

Philadelphia, PA – OUTLOOK: The Atlantic 10 is a large conference with 14 teams, and there is significant separation between the best teams in the league, such as Xavier and Temple, and

Argentine championship results and standings

Oct 31 (Reuters) - Argentine championship results
and standings on Monday.
UniÃn (Santa Fe) 1

Kia Motors America Unveils Six One-of-a-Kind Sports-Themed Rides at 2011 SEMA Show - MarketWatch (press release)

Score is secondary as Missouri, Missouri Southern play in Joplin - Kansas City Star

JOPLIN, Mo. | About 3 1/2 minutes into the One State, One Spirit Classic at Missouri Southern, the officials reversed a call and Lions center Jordan Talbert was tagged with a foul.“Bad call,

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Kim Ng makes mark on 'sport side' of baseball - ESPN

I read with interest last week that Kim Ng, a long-time Major League Baseball executive, was in the mix of candidates being considered for the general manager position for the Los Angeles Angels.

Longtime Oklahoma radio play-by-play announcer Bob Barry Sr. dies at age 80 - Washington Post

“He didn’t get his morning papers and his neighbors became concerned,” Eckstein said. She had no other details and said a cause of death had not been determined.Barry became the radio

Osasuna bring Levante back down to earth

* Early pacesetters beaten 2-0 in Pamplona * Malaga up to sixth after edging Espanyol * Atletico down Zaragoza for first win

Motor City overtakes Seven Lively Sins for Iroquois win at Churchill Downs - The Republic

Category:Horse RacingSubjects:Horse racingSportsPlaces:North AmericaUnited States

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Motor City rallied from last under a rail-skimming ride by Calvin Borel and

Utah basketball: Utes' identity a mystery in preseason - Salt Lake Tribune

Josh Watkins says they play together better. Jason Washburn says they work harder.
Glen Dean says their offense will open up shots both on the perimeter and in

Saturday, October 29, 2011

MLS-best Galaxy succeed in relative obscurity despite Beckham - Los Angeles Times

At his introductory news conference 4 1/2 years ago, David

Baylor tops AP women's basketball preseason poll - USA Today

The Lady Bears are ranked at the top for the first time in the preseason women's basketball poll by The Associated Press. Baylor started last year at No. 2 before ascending to No. 1 in early January

Portuguese championship results and standings

Oct 29 (Reuters) - Results and standings from the
Portuguese
championship on Saturday
Academica 0 Braga

Experiencing Texas Motor Speedway behind the wheel - NewsOK.com

Try it.I did.In advance of next weekend's AAA Texas 500 — among the final races in NASCAR's Chase for the Cup — the good folks at Texas Motor Speedway invited several media types to the

Cal basketball Coach Mike Montgomery reveals he had cancer - Los Angeles Times

A month ago, Cal Coach Mike Montgomery was diagnosed with bladder cancer.
But he showed up at the Pacific 12 Conference's men's basketball media day at L.A. Live on Friday,

Friday, October 28, 2011

Griffin: Deciding games lifeblood of sports - Toronto Star

North Carolina is No. 1 in preseason AP basketball poll - USA Today

The Tar Heels, who return all five starters from the team that reached the regional finals last season, were the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's preseason Top 25 on Friday. It is the

Suspected broken nose for matchwinner Ballack

* Ballack leads Leverkusen to 1-0 victory * Freiburg stay bottom after defeat

(Updates with Ballack injury, Dutt

Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner says IndyCar Series is welcome to return to the ... - Washington Post

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has said he’ll make no decisions on a return to Las Vegas until after the investigation into the 15-car accident that killed Wheldon has been completed. But Smith said

NCAA basketball recruiting rules changes aim at better coach-recruit relationships - Kansas City Star

For years, the NCAA frowned on recruiting relationships between basketball coaches and young prospects. But with sweeping rules changes announced Thursday, that belief changed.By allowing unlimited

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Even Brazil's Sports Minister Succumbs to Scandal: Dom Phillips - Bloomberg

"Ten reasons to be indignant about corruption," proclaimed the Oct. 26 issue of Brazilian news weekly Veja as it hit newsstands. On its cover, the magazine listed what could be

Andy Kennedy diagnosed with Parkinson's - ESPN

Texas A&M men's basketball coach Billy Kennedy has been diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson's disease and is leaving the team to undergo treatment, Kennedy said in a news release issued by the

Union can expect Philadelphia passion in playoffs

By Simon Evans Oct 27 (Reuters) - Very few places in the United States can
match Philadelphia's passion for traditional

Moody's upgrades Ford, GM - The Associated Press

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer
–
39 minutes ago

DETROIT (AP) — Moody's Investors Service raised the corporate debt ratings for General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. on Thursday, citing

Louisville basketball's bullish start foils Pikeville - Louisville Courier-Journal

University of Louisville mens basketball coach Rick Pitino expects sophomore Gorgui Dieng to be one the premier centers in basketball in another year.In the Cardinals 74-55 exhibition victory over

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Brazilian sports minister resigns - BBC News

26 October 2011
Last updated at 18:47 ET

Tennessee coach Pat Summitt keeps focus on basketball while managing life with ... - Washington Post

“That’s the reason for when I came out with dementia and Alzheimer’s,” Summitt said. “I knew I had to do it, and I did it. I’ve got a good game plan. I feel good about it, and I think it

Levante top again, Real thump Villarreal

* Stoppage-time strike secures 3-2 Levante win * Benzema stars in 3-0 victory for Real Madrid * Valencia up to fourth after

Ford Declines as Commodity-Hedge Losses Trim Profit Margins - BusinessWeek

(Updates with Ford comments in fourth paragraph.)
Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. fell the most in more than two months after the second-biggest U.S. automaker lowered its automotive

Maryland basketball program launches a new era under Turgeon, who's got plenty ... - Washington Post

Not anymore. At least, not this season.Mark Turgeon took over for Williams after a successful run at Texas A&M. He inherits a team without its best player from last season, center Jordan

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Brazil court investigates sports minister Orlando Silva - BBC News

25 October 2011
Last updated at 18:30 ET

NCAA graduation rates reach record high, but football, basketball teams still ... - Washington Post

“There was a miscommunication in all of that,” Emmert said during a conference call to discuss the latest NCAA graduation rates, which suggest that academic reform efforts introduced a decade ago

Red Bulls kick off MLS's playoff action

By Simon Evans Oct 25 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer's playoff action
gets under way on Wednesday with Thierry Henry and

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard revisits 'horrific' week - USA Today

In the 24 hours after the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner was killed in a fiery 15-car accident in the season finale, Bernard wondered if perhaps all the hate mail accusing him of sacrificing safety

UW men's basketball notes: Uthoff impressive early - Madison.com

It didn’t take long for Jarrod Uthoff to make an impression on
University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Basque pelota: A painful sport eyes a wider niche - The Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
–
9 hours ago

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Cricket is sure to stump a Chilean. Argentines are unlikely to understand American football. Baseball is bound to

APNewsBreak: College Athletes Press NCAA Reform - ABC News

More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV

Scotsman Nicol out as New England head coach

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Former Liverpool and Scotland
international Steve Nicol has parted ways with Major

Feds in NY: Bus safety enforcement bolstered - Wall Street Journal

Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal bus safety official says authorities have conducted more than 30,000 bus inspections this year through a series of "strike

US Fleet Tracking Basketball Invitational Live! - Washington Times

OKLAHOMA CITY, October 23, 2011—There may not be an NBA season for the foreseeable future, but that's not stopping the NBA players from playing. Kevin Durant is hosting a game for a charity to be

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton Believes He Has a Sports Hernia - Yahoo! Sports

Before Game 3 of the World Series on October 23, center fielder Josh Hamilton from the Texas Rangers announced that he believed he was suffering from a sports

B1G Basketball Preview 2011-12: #3 Michigan - GopherHole.com

3. MICHIGAN
2011-12 Outlook:
No team in the conference exceeded expectations more than Michigan did last season. The young and inexperienced Wolverines performed well from late

Terry denies racially abusing QPR's Ferdinand

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chelsea captain John Terry denied making
a racist slur against defender Anton Ferdinand, brother

Florida driver's license revocations spike - MiamiHerald.com

MIAMI --
The number of Floridians who have had their driver's licenses revoked because they are deemed physically or mentally unfit has more than doubled

Arizona Wildcats basketball shows off new class in Red-Blue Game - AZ Central.com

TUCSON - Scrimmage sounds far too informal for what happened Saturday at McKale Center.
From Doug Haller: UA's Sean Miller says expectations on PG Turner are ridiculous
It was a scrimmage only in

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Wheldon Remembered as 'A Champion of Our Sport' - ABC News

Of all the indelible moments from Dan Wheldon's public memorial service — fellow IndyCar drivers Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan

Arizona basketball final score: Red 67, Blue 54 - Arizona Daily Star

The Arizona Wildcats delivered an afternoon of hoopla and
basketball to about 14,000 fans at McKale Center today.

Ronaldo fires Real top, Barca held by Sevilla

* Ronaldo leads Real to 4-0 win at Malaga * Messi misses penalty as Barca draw 0-0

(Adds quotes) By Mark

Dan Wheldon's death hangs over NASCAR's fastest and most dangerous track - CNN

It will hang over all that transpires this weekend at Talladega: the death of Dan Wheldon. Every Sprint Cup driver has seen the horrific video of the wreck that took the life of the

Beasley pursues an image makeover while filling a basketball gap - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley has kept busy during an extended, locked-out NBA summer when he played ball everywhere from China to Manhattan's famed asphalt playgrounds.
He has also taken up

Friday, October 21, 2011

Fox Sports wins World Cup soccer bid - ESPN

ZURICH -- FIFA cashed in on a $ 1.2 billion bonanza from United States broadcasters Friday, striking World Cup deals with Fox, Telemundo and Spanish language radio.Fox won the English-language U.S.

Basketball innovators go from hardwood to the big screen - CNN (blog)

By Sarah Hoye, CNN
Philadelphia (CNN) - The sound of high heels clicking against the marble floor and the din of ice cubes in cocktail glasses fills the main lobby of the Kimmel Center for the

Portuguese championship result and standings

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Result and standings from the Portuguese
championship matches on Friday
FC Pacos de Ferreira 2

Ford Motor Co. gets credit rating upgrade - Los Angeles Times

Ford Motor Co. is knocking on the door of an investment-grade corporate credit rating.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating on Ford

Notre Dame is Big East women's basketball preseason No. 1 | Philadelphia ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

NEW YORK - The top team in the Big

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Senators challenge sports equipment safety claims - Seattle Post Intelligencer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and medical witnesses Wednesday criticized some sports equipment makers for touting products as reducing concussions, saying they were misleading consumers

Movie review: Underdog sports drama 'The Mighty Macs' - Los Angeles Times

There's seemingly no end to the true-life, underdog sports

Anderlecht win again, Udinese down Atletico

* Anderlecht win third game in a row * PSV and Sporting also on maximum points * Udinese claim victory with late goals

Questions to answer in INDYCAR - ESPN

INDIANAPOLIS -- Questions are raised any time a racing driver dies. But when it's a high-profile star like two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who perished in a graphically violent 15-car

Big 12 basketball notes: A&M entitled to brag - Houston Chronicle

A&M entitled to bragMore than six months after confetti rained down on Texas A&M at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Aggies guard Sydney Carter sat at a table explaining all the

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Senators challenge sports equipment safety claims - Wall Street Journal

Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Senators and medical witnesses Wednesday criticized some sports equipment makers for touting products as reducing concussions, saying

Not Much Basketball Talk at Big East Media Day - New York Times

The hot topic of conversation was how the Big East — which sent 11 teams to the N.C.A.A. tournament last season, including the eventual champion, Connecticut — would, or even could, survive

Surprise package APOEL pick up point at Porto

A goal by Brazilian striker Ailton
earned APOEL Nicosia a 1-1 draw against a disappointing Porto to extend

Back to the Future: an Electric DeLorean - ABC News

"Marty, you've got to come back with me! Back to the future!"

It is one of those great bits from film history -- Doc Brown, the mad genius inventor from

Mike Montgomery to undergo surgical procedure - San Francisco Chronicle

Cal basketball coach Mike Montgomery is scheduled for a surgical procedure today that will include a short recovery period away from the team.
The school made the announcement Tuesday night,

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Safety first, or sport becomes a killer - Daily Mail

By
Martin Samuel
Last updated at 12:46 AM on 19th October 2011

One of the founding principles of western medicine originates from the Latin phrase primum non nocere, which translates as

Basketball legend takes Houston property tour - Houston Chronicle

Towering behind a podium onstage at the Improv, Magic Johnson boasted about recent renovations at the Marq*E Entertaiment Center, home to a movie theater, restaurants and the comedy club

Manchester duo kick-start campaigns with wins

* United and City get first wins * Dominant Real outclass Lyon * Benfica win away again

(Adds details, quotes) By

Dallara to name new IndyCar chassis after Dan Wheldon - USA Today

The website, which cited Italian car maker Dallara, said the company wanted to honor the two-time Indianapolis 500 champion — who was killed Sunday during IndyCar's season finale at Las Vegas Motor

Stern aims to get delayed NBA season up and running in 30 days - Fox News

(Reuters) - National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern has set his sights on the regular season starting within 30 days as team owners and players prepare to resolve their

Monday, October 17, 2011

Brazil sports minister Orlando Silva denies corruption - BBC News

17 October 2011
Last updated at 20:10 ET

'Mighty Macs' movie follows same underdog path - Fox News

IMMACULATA, Pa. – Here's a sports fairy tale that never gets old: Underdog team with few resources but a lot of heart beats the odds and comes out on top. That is what actually

Serbian FA name Radovan Curcic caretaker coach

BELGRADE, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Radovan Curcic has been named
caretaker coach of Serbia in the wake of Vladimir

Dan Wheldon's death raises questions about IndyCar racing - Los Angeles Times

Seldom has winning a championship carried such

Washington men's basketball counting on breakout year from Terrence Ross - The Seattle Times

A tweet from Isaiah Thomas to Husky fans this summer started everything.

"Ima tell yall now ur only gonna have Terrence Ross ONE more yr that boy is official!!"

And Thomas, departing

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Wheldon's death casts pall over sport - ESPN

LAS VEGAS -- Every race car driver starts every event knowing the worst moment is possible. And every driver hopes never to see it.That hope was lost again Sunday.In a single breath, a much

Indiana University Basketball Recruits on Hand for Hoosier Hysteria - Yahoo! Sports

Indiana University officially tipped off its preseason basketball program for 2011-12 on the evening of October 15 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington with the annual

Four-goal Bayern, Manchester City win again

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich completed their eighth
Bundesliga game without conceding a goal when they beat

Dan Wheldon dies in huge crash at IndyCar finale - USA Today

The 33-year-old racer was a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, including this year's race.Three other drivers, including championship contender Will Power, were hurt in the pileup.MORE: Obituary:

NCAA Men's College Basketball Celebrates Midnight Madness - Yahoo! Sports

Opening night of practice for Division I men's basketball has arrived and on Friday, October 14th, teams celebrated with events, many of which contained some form

Saturday, October 15, 2011

All signs point to another victory for Jimmie Johnson at Charlotte - CNN

What a pair they were, the two most dominating drivers in NASCAR for most of the season, chatting outside of Jimmie Johnson's motor coach at Kansas Speedway in the gathering darkness last

Derrick Rose blames owners for NBA lockout - USA Today

"It's very sad, but everybody knows it's not our fault," the Chicago Bulls point guard and reigning NBA most valuable player said Saturday. "If it was up to us we'd be out there playing. I think that

Brazilian championship results and standings

Oct 15 (Reuters) - Results and standings from the
Brazilian
championship on Saturday.
Ceara 0 Flamengo

Live blog: NASCAR's Chase hits Charlotte - USA Today (blog)

USA TODAY's Nate Ryan will provide insight, analysis and the occasional music reference while live-blogging tonight's NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500

Midnight Madness - ESPN

Things were pretty normal for the opening night of practice for Division I men's basketball.Most of Friday night's events were called some form of madness, from Big Blue to Mountaineer to First

Friday, October 14, 2011

Boston College, Duke, athletes have help in deciding whether to go pro - Washington Post

And college athletes are left wondering what to do.At Boston College, Warren Zola tries to take some of the burden off athletes who are graduating from amateur to pro sports by helping them navigate

Billy Hunter On NBA Lockout - ESPN

LOS ANGELES -- The National Basketball Players Association's leadership met with players in Los Angeles on Friday, trying to send an apparently-needed message of unity.

“

If everybody

Abramovich would not gain from Chelsea move-chairman

LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has
refuted the idea that owner Roman Abramovich might

Vegas the last stop in Patrick's IndyCar career - The Associated Press

By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer
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3 hours ago

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Not long after posting the fastest practice time at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Danica Patrick joined her fellow drivers to

Motor sports notebook: Franchitti, Power to decide IndyCar title Sunday - Houston Chronicle

The IndyCar Series championship comes down to the final race of the season Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.And for the second consecutive season, Dario Franchitti and Will Power are

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Ken Hershman Tapped as President of HBO Sports - Reuters

By Tim Kenneally at TheWrap

Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:46am EDT

Ken Hershman has been chosen as the new president of HBO Sports, the cable outlet announced

Basketball season will have a different feel - ESPN (blog)

The UCLA men's basketball team will officially begin practice Thursday for a highly anticipated 2011-12 season, but it will have a decidedly different feel than seasons past. With Pauley

Rooney banned for three Euro games

Wayne Rooney will miss the opening three matches of the 2012 European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, UEFA confirmed on

Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, a 1.5-mile modified oval in Concord, NC - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Oct. 13, 2011 6:44 p.m. |(0) CommentsNASCAR Sprint Cup

Hoosiers Creek down, but not giving up on basketball after Achilles injury - Washington Post

The junior guard who had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg, his third major injury in 22 months, told reporters Wednesday he will help his teammates any way he can this season.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Twitter unveils a looser, lighter side of Jimmie Johnson - USA Today

Jimmie Johnson has heard all the criticisms of how his personality has been perceived publicly, and the five-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion has spent much of the year trying to debunk

Federal mediator to step into NBA lockout - USA Today

"For a number of months I have participated in separate, informal, off-the-record discussions with the principals representing the NBA and the NBPA concerning the status of their collective

Terry backs Abramovich over relocation

Roman Abramovich is mad about
Chelsea and the fans must trust the Russian owner if he believes
a move away from

NASCAR's Kevin Harvick pretty much hates going to Charlotte - USA Today

•"When I pull in the gate, I just have a bad attitude here."•"It would be nice if they filled this place with water, nothing ever goes right and I hate coming here."•"For me, it's just been

Former Valpo coach, wife diagnosed with cancer - USA Today

Now, those players are exhorting their ex-coach to take the same attitude into his own battle with cancer.Valparaiso athletic department spokesman Aaron Leavitt confirmed Tuesday night that both the

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

WADA director says lifetime bans not enforceable - The Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer
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13 hours ago

LONDON (AP) — Sanctions for drug offenders must remain "proportionate" and lifetime Olympic bans do not appear legally enforceable, a World

What you need to know about the NBA lockout - USA Today

That happened Monday when league executives and the NBPA failed to make progress — perhaps a step back, even — on reaching a new collective bargaining agreement. The sides are far apart on the

What you need to know about the NBA lockout - USA Today

That happened Monday when league executives and the NBPA failed to make progress — perhaps a step back, even — on reaching a new collective bargaining agreement. The sides are far apart on the

Denmark 2 Portugal 1 - Euro 2012 result

(Adds teams) Oct 11 (Reuters) - Denmark 2 Portugal 1 - Euro 2012
qualifying Group H result: In Copenhagen Scorers:

US auto workers split in early voting on Ford pact - Reuters

DETROIT |
Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:52pm EDT

DETROIT (Reuters) - Workers at a large Ford Motor Co (F.N) union local near Detroit rejected the proposed Ford-United

NBA cancels first two weeks of season - San Francisco Chronicle

(10-10) 21:37 PDT New York (AP) --
Two weeks of the NBA season are gone and more are in jeopardy because of what Commissioner David Stern calls "the gulf that separates us" in labor

Monday, October 10, 2011

Weekend Sports In Brief - Washington Post

The players, guaranteed 57 percent of basketball-related revenues under the previous collective bargaining agreement, rejected a 50-50 split and said they were not prepared to go below 53 percent.

Hoops coach Tom Izzo, wife give $1M to MSU sports - USA Today

The East Lansing school said most of the money will go to the Spartans' football program, with the rest divided among other projects.Izzo, 56, came to Michigan State as an assistant in 1983 and

FIFA must be put in its place, says Romario

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - FIFA must not be allowed
to ride roughshod over Brazilian law when it stages the

Motor City Madness - Chicago Sun-Times (blog)

How big is it?

ESPN president George Bodenheimer, who only makes it to a handful of Monday night games, was on hand.

There's some skepticism because this

Heat hope remains with lockout talks in 11th hour - Chicago Tribune

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Sport gets short shrift from the great and good - Irish Times

The Irish Times - Monday, October 10, 2011BRIAN O'CONNORTIPPING POINT: This Government’s attitude to sport can be gleaned from the shortage of sporting representatives at last weekend’s Global

NBA players in waiting game on season - USA Today

MIAMI — The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh and their friends delivered an entertaining and competitive exhibition game Saturday.Team Wade defeated Team James 141-140 in

Julio Cesar quits Brazil tour nursing thigh injury

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Brazil goalkeeper Julio
Cesar travelled back to his club Inter Milan on Sunday nursing

Weekend Warriors Come to Charlotte Motor Speedway for UNOH Southern Slam 150 - WhoWon.com

Sunday, October 9, 2011Weekend Warriors Come to Charlotte Motor Speedway for UNOH Southern Slam 150 CONCORD, N.C. -- You can find them at every short track around the country, drivers who work

Interrupting Lockout for a Respite on the Court - New York Times

Instead of pounding home a message about percentages of B.R.I. (Basketball Related Income), length of contracts or a hard salary cap, players tried to let fun and good vibrations rule the day.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Raiders' Al Davis, sport's ultimate bad guy, will be missed - Los Angeles Times

Al Davis is dead? It can't be true.
I know the Oakland Raiders confirmed it Saturday morning, but you know how Davis loved to

OSU basketball coach Travis Ford excited about Big 12 expansion options - NewsOK.com

“You start hearing some of the possibilities, whether it be a Louisville, West Virginia, Cincinnati — those are some of the teams I hear,” Ford said Friday. “Boy, you're talking about an

Mackail-Smith winner lifts Scotland Euro hopes

* Scotland defeat Liechtenstein 1-0 * Mackail-Smith on target in first half

(Adds quotes) Oct 8 (Reuters) - Craig

Surging Motor City teams gun their engines - Globe and Mail

In tune with a city recovering from catastrophic recession and the sexting exploits of disgraced former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, the Detroit Lions are surging into sporting prominence. The underdog

Owners demand 50-50 deal for meeting; players balk - NBA.com

The National Basketball Players Association claimed on Friday that it has offered to meet with the NBA to resume negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement before Monday's deadline for the

Friday, October 7, 2011

LaBarbera to sport mask with images of Tillman - The Associated Press

By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer
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8 hours ago

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Their faces hidden, many hockey goalies distinguish themselves with the elaborate designs painted on their

AP Source: NBA Won't Talk Without 50-50 Deal - ABC News

The NBA players' association wanted a meeting and said the league would grant one — under one condition.

Just agree first to a 50-50 split of

Russia on edge of finals with win in Slovakia

* Russia need point to guarantee qualification * Dzagoev's long-range strike clinches win * Slovakia out of the running for

Fortegra Financial's Motor Club Division Partners With Valvoline - MarketWatch (press release)

Obama Praises Texas A&M Women's Basketball Team for Work On and Off the Court - ABC News (blog)

President Obama honored the women of the Texas A&M University basketball team today for their NCAA championship and for being such good role models for young women, including his daughters