Sports News (20.01.2010)

January 20, 2010

• Wednesday Morning Shootaround NBA - 8:16 am EST (SportingNews.com)

• Ogilvy hopes Tiger will speak before playing golf Golf - 8:11 am EST (AP)

• Del Potro, Henin advance at Australian Open Tennis - 8:10 am EST (AP)

• US hockey's Ruggiero aiming to become IOC member Olympics - 8:07 am EST (AP)

• Henin passes first big test in Australia Tennis - 8:06 am EST (Reuters)

• Murray eases into third round in straight sets Tennis - 8:03 am EST (Reuters)

• Australian Open seeds fared Tennis - 8:02 am EST (AP)

• Guardiola to extend Barca contract by one year Soccer - 7:59 am EST (Reuters)

• Guardiola agrees contract extension at Barcelona Soccer - 7:57 am EST (AP)

• Ribery should stay at Bayern: Robben Soccer - 7:47 am EST (AFP)

• Roman Rule: Ronaldinho's Reemergence Soccer - 7:47 am EST (Goal.com)

• Barca coach Guardiola extends contract by one year Soccer - 7:44 am EST (Reuters)

• Kournikova's mother charged with child neglect Tennis - 7:44 am EST (AP)

• Cuche fastest in World Cup downhill training Olympics - 7:39 am EST (AP)

• Campbell suing Portsmouth for unpaid fees and bonuses Soccer - 7:38 am EST (Reuters)

• Australian Open at a glance Tennis - 7:37 am EST (AP)

• Anna Kournikova's mom charged with child neglect Top - 7:32 am EST (AP)

• Henin knocks Dementieva out of Australian Open Tennis - 7:32 am EST (Reuters)

• Glorious Gambhir puts India firmly in control Cricket - 7:21 am EST (Reuters)

• Elissalde, Bastareaud recalled ahead of 6 Nations Top - 7:19 am EST (AP)

• Guardiola renews Barca contract for one year: report Soccer - 7:15 am EST (AFP)

• Rugby-France recall Bastareaud in squad for Six Nations Rugby - 7:05 am EST (Reuters)

• Pompey's woes mount as Campbell sues former club Soccer - 7:02 am EST (AP)

• FEATURE-Olympics-Curlers welcome Homer Simpson to the ice Olympics - 7:02 am EST (Reuters)

• India sets Bangladesh big victory target Top - 6:56 am EST (AP)

• Mancuso gets boost with training run win Olympics - 6:55 am EST (AP)

• Goalkeeping trio to make World Cup: Loew - 6:54 am EST (AFP)

• Gebrselassie aims to beat his record in Dubai Top - 6:54 am EST (AP)

• Tuesday's Sports In Brief Top - 6:50 am EST (PA SportsTicker)

• Police arrest 6 rugby players over rape on tour Top - 6:45 am EST (AP)

• Rugby-France squad ahead of Six Nations Rugby - 6:44 am EST (Reuters)

• FA looks into Neville's gesture at Tevez in derby Soccer - 6:40 am EST (AP)

• Neville under FA scanner over Tevez gesture Soccer - 6:36 am EST (AFP)

• BRIEF-Soccer-Celtic sign Norwegian under-21 defender Rogne Soccer - 6:20 am EST (Reuters)

• India 243 & 413-8 dec v Bangladesh 242 & 67-2 - close Cricket - 6:20 am EST (Reuters)

• Brazilian player cleared of wrongdoing Tennis - 6:16 am EST (Reuters)

• Flyers return home to put streak on the line NCAAB - 6:14 am EST (at Rivals.com - Subscription Req'd)

• Henin beats No. 5 Dementieva, reaches 3rd round Tennis - 6:10 am EST (AP)

• Golf-Westwood lands players' award ahead of Abu Dhabi challenge Golf - 6:09 am EST (Reuters)

• Del Potro edges Blake in 5-setter in 2nd round Tennis - 6:02 am EST (AP)

• UAB Hoops Scouting Report NCAAB - 6:00 am EST (at Rivals.com - Subscription Req'd)

• Del Potro survives marathon battle against Blake Tennis - 5:58 am EST (Reuters)

• Australian Open men's singles results Tennis - 5:56 am EST (Reuters)

• BMW Oracle claims bias over America's Cup rules Top - 5:52 am EST (AP)

• End To End: The Starting XI Edition Soccer - 5:35 am EST (Goal.com)

• Greipel edges further clear in Tour Down Under Cycling - 5:26 am EST (Reuters)

• Matsui backs games between Japan, MLB champions MLB - 5:13 am EST (AP)

• Andy Murray into 3rd round at Australian Open Tennis - 5:04 am EST (AP)

• En Route: MLS Draft - Where Youth Is Not Served Soccer - 5:00 am EST (Goal.com)

• India 413-8 dec & (243) v Bangladesh 242 all out-innings Cricket - 4:42 am EST (Reuters)

• Thursday's order of play at the Australian Open Tennis - 4:40 am EST (Reuters)

• Age not a worry on court for Kimiko Date Krumm Tennis - 4:33 am EST (AP)

• Kids don't need degrees to learn loyalty overrated NCAAF - 4:32 am EST (AP)

• The WAR ROOM! NCAAF - 4:30 am EST (Rivals.com)

• India close to setting target in first test Cricket - 4:26 am EST (Reuters)

• Nations-Yobo worried injury may end his Nations Cup Soccer - 4:22 am EST (Reuters)

• Nadal setting modest goals in successful surroundings Tennis - 4:11 am EST (Reuters)

• Arrigo Sacchi Anoints Roma Coach Claudio Ranieri Soccer - 4:08 am EST (Goal.com)

• Gianni Rivera Tips AC Milan To Claim Derby Spoils Soccer - 4:08 am EST (Goal.com)

• Pierpaolo Marino Distances Himself From Juventus Rumours Soccer - 4:08 am EST (Goal.com)

• Africa Nations Cup Preview: Cameroon - Tunisia Soccer - 4:08 am EST (Goal.com)

• Illini vs. Purdue photo gallery NCAAB - 4:06 am EST (at Rivals.com - Subscription Req'd)

• Pittsburgh's surprising start a chemistry lesson NCAAB - 4:00 am EST (Rivals.com)

• Inside the stats: Final look at '09 season NCAAF - 4:00 am EST (Rivals.com)

• India 384-7 (&243) v Bangladesh 242 in first test - tea Cricket - 3:53 am EST (Reuters)

• Receivers, 'backers stand out on All-Rookie team NFL - 3:48 am EST (ProFootballWeekly.com)

• Anti-Israel protest threat for Peer fizzles out Tennis - 3:48 am EST (AP)

• Hoyas complete tough 5-game stretch for No. 9 Pitt NCAAB - 3:45 am EST (AP)

• Saints' Colston has proven to be a keeper NFL - 3:45 am EST (AP)

• Lakers' Brown wants to be more than a dunker NBA - 3:45 am EST (AP)

• Bills coaching carousel stops on Chan Gailey NFL - 3:45 am EST (AP)

• Safina overcomes late resistance to advance Tennis - 3:38 am EST (Reuters)

• Early battle for supremacy NCAAB - 3:35 am EST (at Rivals.com - Subscription Req'd)

• Nadal finding form in Melbourne, Roddick fumes Tennis - 3:24 am EST (Reuters)

• Marco Branca: Roma Striker Julio Baptista Won't Join Inter Soccer - 3:18 am EST (Goal.com)

• Australian Open Show Court Schedules Tennis - 3:14 am EST (AP)

• Home Sweet Home: OSU hosts Buffs NCAAB - 3:00 am EST (at Rivals.com - Subscription Req'd) Baseball News Lincecum asks for $13 million in arbitration AP – Tue Jan 19, 11:33 pm ET AP NEW YORK - San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for $13 million in salary arbitration, a record for a player eligible for the first time, and Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez closed in on a five-year contract with the Mariners worth about $78 million. Full Story » Papelbon, Ramirez, Delcarmen agree with Red Sox AP – Tue Jan 19, 10:36 pm ET BOSTON - The Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon agreed Tuesday to a $9.35 million, one-year contract, the highest salary for a reliever with four years of major league service. Full Story » AP sources: Giants, Molina agree to 1-year deal AP – Tue Jan 19, 10:27 pm ET AP SAN FRANCISCO - In an unexpected twist, Bengie Molina is coming back to the San Francisco Giants. Full Story » AP sources: Street, Betancourt agree with Rockies AP – Tue Jan 19, 9:31 pm ET DENVER - The Colorado Rockies reached preliminary agreements on multiyear contracts with relievers Huston Street and Rafael Betancourt on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Full Story » AP source: Hernandez, M's closing in on $78M deal AP – Tue Jan 19, 9:28 pm ET AP SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners are closing in on a five-year contract worth about $78 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Full Story » Jered Weaver, 3 others agree to deals with Angels AP – Tue Jan 19, 9:18 pm ET ANAHEIM, Calif. - Right-hander Jered Weaver and catcher Mike Napoli were among four players who agreed to one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration. Full Story » Jose Valverde, Tigers finalize $14 million deal AP – Tue Jan 19, 9:13 pm ET AP DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are hoping "Papa Grande" comes up big for them this season. Full Story » Indians, Perez avoid arbitration AP – Tue Jan 19, 7:52 pm ET CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians kept their arbitration streak intact by coming to terms with reliever Rafael Perez on a $795,000 deal. Full Story » Lincecum seeks record $13 million in arbitration AP – Tue Jan 19, 7:41 pm ET SAN FRANCISCO - Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum asked for a record $13 million in salary arbitration on Tuesday, while the San Francisco Giants offered their ace $8 million. Full Story » Twins do deals with all 8 players in arbitration AP – Tue Jan 19, 7:35 pm ET MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have agreed to contracts with all eight of their players in arbitration, including pitcher Carl Pavano, shortstop J.J. Hardy and outfielder Delmon Young. Full Story » Royals reach 1-year deals with Gordon, Tejeda AP – Tue Jan 19, 6:34 pm ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Third baseman Alex Gordon and right-hander Robinson Tejeda bypassed arbitration, agreeing Tuesday to one-year contracts with the Kansas City Royals. Full Story » Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks agree to $3.4M deal AP – Tue Jan 19, 5:39 pm ET PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks and shortstop Stephen Drew avoided arbitration by agreeing Tuesday to a $3.4 million, one-year contract. Full Story » Rays agree to 1-year contracts with 3 players AP – Tue Jan 19, 5:26 pm ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to one-year contracts with All-Star shortstop Jason Bartlett, right-hander Matt Garza and left-handed reliever J.P. Howell. Full Story » Blue Jays settle with all 5 players in arbitration AP – Tue Jan 19, 3:12 pm ET TORONTO - The Blue Jays have avoided salary arbitration with all five of their eligible players and have added a pair of free agents to their spring training roster. Full Story » MLB umpires ratify five-year contract AP – Tue Jan 19, 12:28 am ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The major league umpires union have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year contract that included increased flexibility on postseason assignments. Full Story » Jerry Hairston joins Pads; will play with brother AP – Mon Jan 18, 10:17 pm ET AP SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have acquired two Hairston brothers in three days. Full Story » Arizona reaches 1-year deals with Qualls, Heilman AP – Mon Jan 18, 8:42 pm ET PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to one-year contracts Monday with Chad Qualls and Aaron Heilman, avoiding arbitration with the two right-handed relievers. Full Story » Marlins agree with Uggla, Sanchez, Pinto AP – Mon Jan 18, 8:25 pm ET MIAMI - The Florida Marlins spent some more money Monday, agreeing to a $7.8 million, one-year contract with second baseman Dan Uggla and reaching deals with pitchers Anibal Sanchez and Renyel Pinto. Full Story » Basketball News James, Shaq power NBA Cavaliers past Raptors AFP – Wed Jan 20, 12:56 am ET AFP/Getty Images/File CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - LeBron James just missed the triple double and Shaquille O'Neal reached another milestone as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto 108-100. Full Story » O'Neal becomes 5th NBA player to reach 28,000 points AFP – Wed Jan 20, 12:25 am ET CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - Cleveland Cavaliers giant centre Shaquille O'Neal has become the fifth player in National Basketball Association history to score 28,000 points. Full Story » "King" James helps Cavaliers put Raptors to sword Reuters – Wed Jan 20, 12:23 am ET Reuters CLEVELAND (Reuters) - LeBron James sparked the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday. Soccer News Neville under FA scanner over Tevez gesture AFP – 1 hr 46 mins ago AFP/File LONDON (AFP) - Gary Neville could face disciplinary action for directing a one-fingered gesture at former team-mate Carlos Tevez after the Football Association confirmed they were looking into an incident in Tuesday night's League Cup semi-final. Full Story » Benin out to shock mighty Egyptians AFP/File – 2 hrs 40 mins ago AFP/File BENGUELA, Angola (AFP) - The Africa Cup of Nations Group C game between Egypt and Benin here on Wednesday will match the continent's heavyweights up against the underdogs, who are fired-up to get their first-ever win in the competition. Cycling News Greipel edges further clear in Tour Down Under Reuters – 2 hrs 54 mins ago MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Germany's Andre Greipel bolstered his chances of winning a second Tour Down Under after cruising to a second straight stage win Wednesday. Full Story » Armstrong 'terrified' by peloton racing AFP – Wed Jan 20, 3:10 am ET AFP ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) - Lance Armstrong is used to leading races, so he admitted he's terrified of riding in the tightly packed peloton as he pursues an ambitious comeback. Full Story » Greipel tightens grip at Tour Down Under AFP – Wed Jan 20, 2:59 am ET AFP ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) - Germany's Andre Greipel extended his dominance of the Tour Down Under into stage two Wednesday, but a trailing Lance Armstrong warned the race was far from over. Hockey News NHL Capsules AP – Wed Jan 20, 1:19 am ET WASHINGTON - Nicklas Backstrom and David Steckel scored 46 seconds apart late in the third period, rallying the Washington Capitals past the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Full Story » Marleau, Clowe score 2 goals in another big win AP – Wed Jan 20, 1:14 am ET AP LOS ANGELES - Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe scored two goals apiece, and the San Jose Sharks completed a remarkable two-day scoring barrage with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Full Story » Ducks edge Sabres 5-4 for 8th straight home win AP – Wed Jan 20, 12:56 am ET AP ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ryan Getzlaf and Evgeny Artyukhin scored 62 seconds apart to trigger a four-goal first period, Bobby Ryan connected on a power play, and the Anaheim Ducks extended their home winning streak to eight games with a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Tennis News Henin back with a bang in Australian Open AFP – 1 hr 21 mins ago AFP MELBOURNE (AFP) - A tenacious Justine Henin returned to big-time tennis with a bang Wednesday by downing fifth seed Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open, while Rafael Nadal kept his title defence on track. Full Story » Henin outlasts Dementieva in Australian Open AFP – 1 hr 43 mins ago MELBOURNE (AFP) - Justine Henin kept her fairytale comeback on track when she beat fifth seeded Russian Elena Dementieva 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) in a marathon second round match at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Full Story » I was wrong in clash with umpire, admits Roddick AFP – Wed Jan 20, 2:07 am ET AFP MELBOURNE (AFP) - Andy Roddick admitted he was wrong in his clash with the chair umpire over his ruling on a match point after he marched into the third round at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Golf News Ogilvy hopes Woods will speak before playing golf AP – 4 mins ago ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy is hoping Tiger Woods will speak in public away from the course before playing in a pro golf event. Cricket News Naeemuddin Aslam bolsters UAE with maiden ton Jan 20, 2010: Naeemuddin Aslam's maiden first-class hundred bolstered the United Arab Emirates on the first day of their Intercontinental Shield match against Uganda at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. He finished unbeaten on 120 as UAE went to stumps on 314 for County news Smith returns to Sussex as overseas player Jan 20, 2010: Sussex will retain the services of Dwayne Smith, the West Indies allrounder, for this year's domestic Twenty20 competition. His signing is subject to his being granted a work permit, however, as Smith's Kolpak status expired in October last year and so he Central Zone v West Zone, Duleep Trophy quarter-final, 2nd day Kaif and Parvinder power Central Zone Jan 20, 2010: Centuries from Mohammad Kaif and Parvinder Singh put Central Zone in a strong position against East Zone Indian Premer League 2010 IPL matches to be broadcast live on Youtube Jan 20, 2010: The IPL is set to become the first sporting event to be broadcast live on the internet video-sharing platform, Youtube, thanks to a partnership with Google Under-19 World Cup, 2009-10, 6th day Pakistan overcome Bangladesh in thriller Jan 20, 2010: A round-up of the sixth day's games at the Under-19 World Cup Rose Bowl Series 2009-10 Alyssa Healy set for international debut Jan 20, 2010: The teenage wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy will make her international debut in next month's Rose Bowl series after Australia's captain Jodie Fields was ruled out with a serious hamstring injury Bangladesh v India, 1st Test, Chittagong, 4th day Bangladesh face fight for survival Jan 20, 2010: Light permitting, eight Bangladesh wickets were left with the imposing task of playing out a minimum of 90 overs to save the Chittagong Test The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga India news Wasim Akram questions Eric Simons' appointment Jan 20, 2010: Wasim Akram has expressed surprise over the appointment of Eric Simons as bowling consultant for the Indian team West Indies in Australia 2009-10 Mitchell Marsh to play for Prime Minister's XI Jan 20, 2010: The teenager Mitchell Marsh has been named in the Prime Minister's XI side to take on the West Indians in Canberra on February 4 Australian women's news Karen Rolton retires from international cricket Jan 20, 2010: Karen Rolton, the former Australia captain, has announced her retirement from international cricket after a 14-year career Australian news Marcus North confident he's the man at No. 6 Jan 20, 2010: Marcus North has defended his position as Australia's Test No. 6 and will use the next few weeks in Sheffield Shield cricket to try to regain his best form ahead of the tour of New Zealand