Sports News (21.01.2010)

Football News

• Brees proud of Saints journey from Katrina

  Reuters – 1 hr 40 mins ago

  MIAMI (Reuters) - Five years ago, quarterback Drew Brees found himself a free agent with a straight choice -- the laid back Florida lifestyle of the Miami Dolphins or the challenge of a New Orleans still recovering from the devastation of hurricane Katrina. Full Story »

• Sharper wanted showdown with team that let him go

  AP – 1 hr 43 mins ago
  AP

  METAIRIE, La. - Darren Sharper loves a good story, even more so when it involves him. Full Story »

• Jets WR Edwards wants to finish career in New York

  AP – 1 hr 34 mins ago

  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Braylon Edwards hopes to finish his career with the New York Jets amid a published report Wednesday that the team will tender an offer to him after the season. Full Story »

• Colts practice without 3 starters with injuries

  AP – 2 hrs 6 mins ago

  INDIANAPOLIS - Colts cornerback Jerraud Powers sat out Wednesday's practice with a foot injury, the only Colts player to miss the entire workout. Full Story »

• Jets DE Ellis misses practice, LB Scott limited

  AP – 2 hrs 30 mins ago
  AP

  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis sat out practice because of a broken left hand Wednesday but is expected to play in the AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Full Story »

• Vikings prepare to face the noise in New Orleans

  Reuters – 2 hrs 42 mins ago

  MIAMI (Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings know to expect a deafening atmosphere when they take on the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship game at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday, but insist they will be able to cope.

Baseball News

• Marlins to announce Johnson's 4-year deal Thursday

  AP – 1 hr 18 mins ago
  AP

  MIAMI - The Florida Marlins plan to announce pitcher Josh Johnson's four-year contract with a news conference Thursday at the construction site of the ballpark they expect to move into by 2012. Full Story »

• AP sources: Mets-Marlins in San Juan nearly done

  AP – 2 hrs 57 mins ago

  NEW YORK - Major League Baseball and the players' association are close to moving a three-game series between the New York Mets and Florida Marlins to San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium from June 28-30, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Basketball News

• Pistons beat Celtics 92-86 in Wallace's return

  AP – 11 mins ago
  AP

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 92-86 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Full Story »

• NBA Lakers launch road trip with grudge game against Cavs

  AFP – 24 mins ago
  AFP/Getty Images

  CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - The Los Angeles Lakers launch a demanding eight-game road trip on Thursday with a grudge match against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Full Story »

• Mavericks win another 1-pointer, top Wizards 94-93

  AP – 40 mins ago
  AP

  WASHINGTON - Shawn Marion blocked Caron Butler's jump shot with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks opened the second half of their season Wednesday night by avenging a loss from opening night, beating the Washington Wizards 94-93. Full Story »

• Jackson helps Bobcats cruise past Heat, 104-65

  AP – 44 mins ago
  AP

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 104-65 over the listless Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Full Story »

• Howard, Magic top Pacers 109-98 to end 3-game skid

  AP – 52 mins ago
  AP

  ORLANDO, Fla. - Dwight Howard had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the Indiana Pacers for a 109-98 victory Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak. Full Story »

• Miller, Bayless lead Blazers over 76ers, 98-90

  AP – 53 mins ago
  AP

  PHILADELPHIA - Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Full Story »

• Crawford scores 20 to lead Hawks past woeful Kings

  AP – 55 mins ago
  AP

  ATLANTA - Jamal Crawford scored 20 points to lead a strong effort by Atlanta's backups, and the Hawks bounced back from a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 108-97 on Wednesday night. Full Story »

• Shaq's superstar dunk contest grounded

  AP – 2 hrs 15 mins ago

  CLEVELAND - So far, Shaquille O'Neal's proposal for a superstar dunk contest to raise money for Haiti hasn't left the ground.

Hockey News

• McDonald's OT goal leads Blues over Canadiens

  AP – 3 mins ago
  AP

  MONTREAL - Andy McDonald scored 3:19 into overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. Full Story »

• Brodeur makes 22 saves, Devils beat Panthers 2-0

  AP – 51 mins ago
  AP

  NEWARK, N.J. - Martin Brodeur made 22 saves for his 108th NHL shutout and Travis Zajac scored the winning goal late in the second period as the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.

Tennis News

Davydenko steams into Australian Open third round

AFP – 54 mins ago

AFP/File

MELBOURNE (AFP) - Unheralded Russian Nikolay Davydenko reinforced his status as the form player in men's tennis by cruising into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Golf News

• Photos purport to show Woods at rehab center

  AP – 59 mins ago
  AP

  JACKSON, Miss. - That sure looks like Tiger Woods. The face. The rounded shoulders. The eyes staring out from under a cap. Celebrity Web site radaronline.com says the next issue of the National Enquirer will feature photos of the world's No. 1 golfer at Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, Miss. Full Story »

• Bertsch takes Hope Classic lead at 10 under

  AP – 1 hr 54 mins ago
  AP

  LA QUINTA, Calif. - Shane Bertsch hopped out of his RV and excelled on a course he hadn't seen in over 10 years, opening with a 10-under 62 Wednesday at the Hope Classic for a two

Boxing News

Berto gives up fight for his people

AP – 2 hrs 11 mins ago

Andre Berto is heading to Haiti instead of Las Vegas, something that the welterweight champion could not have imagined little more than a week ago. He has no choice because there's work to be done there that, for now, is far more important than anything he does in the ring.