Sports news 29 February 2008

February 29, 2008 · Filed Under News, Sports News · Comment 

Regina Leader-Post

FBI begins perjury probe on Roger Clemens testimony
Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The FBI has begun investigating whether baseball great Roger Clemens lied to the US Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs like steroids, law enforcement officials said on Thursday.


Canoe.ca

Lakers beat Miami for 10th victory in a row
Los Angeles Times
Jordan Farmar scores a career-high 24 points against the hapless Heat and Kobe Bryant adds 21. The Lakers never trailed and led by 18 in the second quarter, leaving little drama.


Albany Times Union

Ochoa goes seven clear in Singapore
CNN International
SINGAPORE — World number one Lorena Ochoa is heading for a runaway victory at the HSBC Women’s Champions after taking a seven-shot lead at the halfway stage of the LGPA tournament in Singapore.


Ledger Independent

Mavs come up short against Spurs
Fort Worth Star Telegram
by Jeff Caplan SAN ANTONIO — When the dust finally settled on another scintillating matchup between powerful in-state rivals, late whistles, missed chances and controversy dominated Jason Kidd’s first ride into town as the Mavericks’ starting point


China Daily

Across a Nation, Olympic Fervor
Washington Post
By Edward Cody SHENYANG, China — Chen Guangbing’s horizon is largely confined to Zhong Jie, a crowded pedestrian street cutting through central Shenyang where he hawks peanuts, pistachios and cashews from a rickety wooden table.


KOMO

Stanford has to battle to hold off Washington
San Jose Mercury News
By Darren Sabedra It was physical. It was close. It was everything the Washington Huskies hoped it would be. But in the end, Stanford kept its Pacific-10 Conference title hopes alive Thursday night with an 82-79 victory at Maples Pavilion.


Canada.com

Hossa hurt in debut for Pens
Boston Herald
By Steve Conroy / Bruins Notebook Feeling relieved that he knows where he’ll be playing his hockey for at least the next couple of months, Marian Hossa made his debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins last night after being obtained with Pascal Dupuis from


Regina Leader-Post

Donald leads with 64
Boston Herald
By Herald wire services Luke Donald fired a bogey-free 64 to seize a 1-shot lead over Brian Davis and a 2-shot edge on Matt Jones after the first round of The Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Sports news 27 February 2008

February 27, 2008 · Filed Under News, Sports News · Comment 

New York Daily News

Clemens breezes into camp quietly
MLB.com
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Roger Clemens pulled up to the Osceola County Stadium complex in a black Hummer around 10:45 am ET on Wednesday and breezed past a large group of reporters and photographers who were hoping to hear a few


Bleacher Report

Former Steelers broadcaster, Terrible Towel creator Cope dies – NFL
ESPN
AP PITTSBURGH — Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers during an unrivaled 35 seasons in the broadcast booth, has died.


Seattle Post Intelligencer

Kazmir diagnosed with elbow strain
MLB.com
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG — Scott Kazmir’s MRI results brought good news to the Rays’ camp Wednesday, as the diagnosis for the ace left-hander was a left-elbow strain, which translates to Kazmir being delayed an indefinite period of


CBC News

At drugs hearing, committee vows different atmosphere
USA Today
By AJ Perez, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The leaders of a congressional hearing on drugs in sports said Wednesday they will not take a partisan tone during the broadly-focused hearing looking at the future of drugs in sports.


PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

NBA Roundup: Rockets win but lose Yao to foot injury
San Jose Mercury News
All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets.


Turkish Press

Big deal after all: surprising Penguins add Marian Hossa, Hal Gill
SI.com
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Sidney Crosby lost his roommate and best friend. He gained the star linemate he’s never had – Marian Hossa, a five-time All-Star who is being asked to make a major impact during what could be a short time in Pittsburgh.


KATU

Obama Looks to Score Big
Wall Street Journal
He’s not a superdelegate, but Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George aimed to boost Sen. Barack Obama by rallying his Buckeye brethren at an Ohio State University rally this morning.


Boston Globe

Vandy Knocks Off Another No. 1
Washington Post
By TERESA M. WALKER AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten a taste of just how big a bull’s-eye No. 1 can be.

Sports news 13 February 2008

February 13, 2008 · Filed Under News, Sports News · Comment 

Nets 92, Timberwolves 88 Nachbar Puts Aside Jump Shot for Dunks
By DAVE CALDWELL EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Bostjan Nachbar makes a living with a jump shot, often coolly launching it from long range.

Carter spurs Nets over lowly T-Wolves
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) – Vince Carter had 17 points and 10 assists as the New Jersey Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 92-88,

Jason Kidd misses triple-double, leads Nets over Minnesota for 3rd
BY JULIAN GARCIA Jason Kidd is still trying to become the third player in NBA history to have over 100 career triple-doubles. Antoine Wright (l.

Why it’s time for Jason Kidd to leave New Jersey
By Maks Goldenshteyn For Jason Kidd, change has been about the only constant in a 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career. Kidd’s excellence at the point is undeniable

An empty victory
BY DAVE D’ALESSANDRO The quest for triple-double No. 100 fell one point and one assist short last night, but if you have an appreciation for drama,

Nets Win Third Straight, Beat Wolves 92-88
By Matt McQueeny, NJNets.com East Rutherford, NJ — The snow was coming down hard and fast outside and for the first half it felt like the New Jersey Nets

Nets Nudge Timberwolves 92-88
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP) — Bostjan Nachbar came off the bench in the second half and scored 10 of his 14 points in a decisive spurt to lead the New Jersey

Second-half surge lifts Nets past Timberwolves
By Carl Dispoto PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) — The Minnesota Timberwolves finally found their offense in the

After elbow to head, Carter leads Nets over Mavs
AP February 11, 2008 Vince Carter scored 25 of his 29 points after nearly being knocked out by an elbow to the head, and the Nets ran off 21 straight points

Misfiring Mavs have no shot against Nets
By JAN HUBBARD AP Brandon Bass, left, was one of the few Mavs who shot well Sunday, making 6 of 8 shots. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — If the Nets-Mavericks game

Kidd shrugs off trade rumors in win over Mavs
Jason Kidd finished Sunday’s game with 13 points on 3-of-13 shooting, six rebounds and 14 assists, falling four rebounds shy of his 100th career

Nets beat T’Wolves, 92-88, for 3rd win in row
by Dave D’Alessandro The quest for triple-double No. 100 fell one point and one assist short tonight, but perhaps it was just as well.

Nets rookie learning fast
BY DAVE D’ALESSANDRO The pump fake was routine, and the fly-by came right on schedule, like some Pavlovian response. Dirk Nowitzki has done that to a

Sports news 04 February 2008

February 4, 2008 · Filed Under News, Sports News · Comment 

ATR: UNC’s Lawson goes down with ankle injury
ESPNÂ - 1 hour ago
AP Photo/Phil Coale The indefinite loss of point guard Ty Lawson, who hurt his ankle on Sunday, is a big concern to UNC. By Andy Glockner This is why losing

North Carolina holds off Florida State for OT win
SportingNews.com - 8 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State had a miracle shot Sunday. North Carolina still had Tyler Hansbrough. The junior forward had 22 points and a

Tests set for Lawson’s ankle sprain
SI.com - 8 hours ago
AP By Andy Staples, SI.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ty Lawson winced Sunday afternoon as he rolled a sock over his left foot. The look on his face answered the

North Carolina turns back FSU in overtime
Tallahassee.com, FL - 1 hour ago
By Doug Blackburn February is already feeling a whole lot like January for the FSU men’s basketball team. Hosting No. 4-ranked North Carolina on Super Bowl

Lawson Sidelined
CanesTime.com - 1 hour ago
By Greg Barnes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – When Ty Lawson landed on top of Ryan Reid less than four minutes into Sunday’s ACC clash, it initially appeared as though

Tar Heels nip ‘Noles
Online Athens (subscription), GA - 55 minutes ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tyler Hansbrough had 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and No. 4 North Carolina beat Florida State 84-73 in overtime on Sunday.

N. Carolina survives in OT
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 2 hours ago
Tyler Hansbrough scored 22 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, and No. 4 North Carolina dominated in overtime to escape with an 84-73 victory Sunday against

Big win still eluding FSU
St. Petersburg Times, FL - 2 hours ago
By JAMEY GIVENS, Times Correspondent TALLAHASSEE – It was a familiar scene Sunday: Florida State was in position to get a much-needed Atlantic Coast

Seminoles come back, then falter in overtime vs. UNC
Palm Beach Post, United States - 2 hours ago
By DEREK REDD TALLAHASSEE — The last guy Florida State expected to hit a three-pointer was the one who kept the Seminoles’ upset dream alive Sunday

Lawson hurt, as Tar Heels need OT to beat Seminoles
Sports Network - 10 hours ago
Tallahassee, FL (Sports Network) – Tyler Hansbrough scored 22 points and yanked down a career-high 21 rebounds as fourth-ranked North Carolina survived the

Close, But Another Noles Loss
Tampa Tribune, FL - 3 hours ago
By SCOTT CARTER, The Tampa Tribune TALLAHASSEE – He grabbed the rebound off teammate Isaiah Swann’s missed 3-pointer, looked around for someone to pass the

COL BKB: North Car. 84, Fla. St. 73 (OT)
United Press International - 9 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3 (UPI) — Tyler Hansbrough scored eight of his 22 points in overtime Sunday, lifting fourth-ranked North Carolina to an 84-73 win

Pack Rallies With Dunk, Lawson Hurt In UNC’s OT Win
850 The Buzz, NC - 7 hours ago
For the 2nd time this season, NC State needed a last second play to walk out of the RBC Center with an exciting win. Check the video from ACC Now,

North Carolina point guard Lawson injures ankle, leaves game at
International Herald Tribune, France - 12 hours ago
AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson left Sunday’s game at Florida State and was not expected to return after spraining his left ankle

Tar Heels Beat Florida State in OT
WRAL.com, NC - 10 hours ago
Tallahassee — North Carolina, led by junior center Tyler Hansbrough, roared past Florida State in overtime on Sunday in a ferocious ACC game.

Heels hang tough and survive
News & Observer, NC - 2 hours ago
A battle for control of the ball against Florida State’s Ryan Reid ends with North Carolina’s Ty Lawson spraining an ankle.

Heels and ‘Noles meet in Tallahassee
Sports Network - 16 hours ago
Tallahassee, FL (Sports Network) – ACC action takes place in the Sunshine State this afternoon, as the fourth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels invade the

FSU seeking momentum
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 21 hours ago
A win today against No. 4 North Carolina would go a long way for the Seminoles. TALLAHASSEE – Inside its locker room one week ago, Florida State players sat

Lawson suffers ankle injury
HoopsWorld - 11 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Ticker) — North Carolina sophomore guard Ty Lawson left Sunday’s game against Florida State in the first half with an ankle injury

North Carolina looks for more success vs. Florida State
HoopsWorld - 17 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Ticker) – Tyler Hansbrough and No. 4 North Carolina aim to continue their dominance over Florida State in a Atlantic Coast Conference

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