Dhaka, Dec 11 (IANS) Last year's finalists India defeated hosts Bangladesh 1-0 in the semi-final at the packed Bangabandhu Stadium here Saturday to set-up a title-clash with defending champions Maldives in the South Asian football Federation (SAFF) Cup.
IANS Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:40:03 -0500

Madrid, Dec 11 (DPA) Spanish football club Sevilla said on Friday that the contract of Argentinian winger Diego Perotti has been extended until 2015.
IANS Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:40:04 -0500

St. Petersburg (Russia), Dec 11 (DPA) Luciano Spaletti of Italy has been appointed coach of the Zenit St Petersburg team, the Russian top football club announced Friday.
IANS Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:40:02 -0500

London, December 11 : Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes were spotted fondling while watching a football match in Seville, Spain.
ANI Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:00:15 -0500

London, Dec.11 : England football fans will be put up in ship crates during the World Cup as a cheap alternative to hotels, the Daily Star reports.
ANI Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:05 -0500

London, Dec.11 : England football coach Fabio Capello says that he simply can't stand players who show no respect for the game or for the managerial and coaching staff, and therefore, admits that his brand of discipline makes him tick both as a manager and as a person.n an in-depth interview to The Sun, Capello says that his dad instilled the strict rules and principles that he swears by today.
ANI Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:40:12 -0500

China, which has been storming ahead dramatically over the past decade, has one glaring Achilles heel: football. It claims to have invented the game, way back in the Han dynasty (206BC to 220 AD), wh...
The Independent Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:52:00 -0500

(AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2009 file photo, Tiger Woods, tips his cap to the crowd after he finished his final hole in Melbourne, Australia, during the Australian Masters gol...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:49:19 -0500

(AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)Wshington Nationals senior vice president and general manager Mike Rizzo, left, pats catcher Ivan Rodriguez on the back as he puts on a Nationals jsersey during a baseball news co...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:49:12 -0500

Michael Hussey and believes the batsman should have asked for a move last month to help out the team. The side is under intense scrutiny after they were outplayed by West Indies in...
Cricinfo Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:47:39 -0500

Rory Hamilton-Brown is a "super-talented cricketer" with the ability to harness the potential in the under-performing Surrey dressing room, according to Brown Caps director of cricket Chris Adams.Surr...
Cricket365 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:47:36 -0500

Progress was slow, at times it was a painstaking crawl, but for a team that was dismissed for 99 only last week, New Zealand would be delighted to reach 88 for 2 at lunch on day two in the final Test....
Cricinfo Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:47:35 -0500

Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site."After much soul...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:42:04 -0500

Kerry Collins took all the first-team reps in Friday's practice. He was originally hurt in last weekend's 27-17 loss at Indianapolis, though tests on the knee came back fine. He tweaked the knee on Th...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:42:01 -0500

American speedskater Shani Davis celebrates winning the gold medal with a record time in the men's 1500 meters at the ISU World Cup meet in Utah on Friday.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:40:58 -0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ? Athletic director Lew Perkins says he has not offered the vacant Kansas coaching job amid reports that the school is negotiating with Stanford coach...
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:40:57 -0500

Serving two masters is getting sloppy in Salt Lake City. The capital's altruistic pursuit of youth sports fields in Rose Park and its simultaneous push for environmental protection are pitting the c...
Salt Lake Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:40:27 -0500

(AP) ? Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site."Aft...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:38:34 -0500

(AP) ? This is a transcript of the statement released Friday night by golfer Tiger Woods on his Web site. It ran with the headline "Tiger Woods taking hiatus from golf."---=I am deeply aware of t...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:38:33 -0500

Filed at 7:34 p.m. ET CARY, N.C. (AP) -- Brian Ownby scored in the third minute of overtime to help Virginia defeat Wake Forest 2-1 on Friday night in the NCAA men's College Cup semifinals.Ownby enter...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:31:27 -0500

New England Patriots is among 14 people who have been arrested for prostitution-related crimes in Rhode Island since a new law went into effect that banned indoor prostitution.The bill signed into law...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:31:21 -0500

Filed at 7:25 p.m. ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee quarterback Vince Young is questionable for Sunday's game against St. Louis after re-aggravating his sore right knee.Young watched as...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:31:20 -0500

A young football star is determined to repeat his father's success on the field, but not his mistakes away from the game. Jeff Glor reports on a strong bond between a father and son.
CBS News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:24:33 -0500

Defending U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods looks over the course during a practice round at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Woods will be attempting to win his f...
StarTribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:25:03 -0500

This is a transcript of the statement released Friday night by golfer Tiger Woods on his Web site. It ran with the headline "Tiger Woods taking hiatus from golf." ___ I am deeply aware of ...
StarTribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:25:00 -0500

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Former manager Whitey Herzog and former umpire Doug Harvey have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Herzog guided the St. Louis Car...
SportsNetwork Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:24:52 -0500

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File_FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2009, file photo, Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Soriano throws against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Houston...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:13:25 -0500

(AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)Wshington Nationals senior vice president and general manager Mike Rizzo, left, pats catcher Ivan Rodriguez on the back as he puts on a Nationals jsersey during a baseball news co...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:13:23 -0500

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort."One side went so well, and the other side ... we were fighting and nothing was going right," said Stricker, the world's No. 3 player."It was fun," said Kelly, who won the Sho...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:13:21 -0500

Los Angeles - Clint Eastwood's latest movie Invictus opened in theatres across the US Friday, with critical praise for the drama about former South African President Nelson Mandela likely to boost its...
Earth Times Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:12:49 -0500

Holliday Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he expects to hear back from Holliday's agent Scott Boras within 48 hours. Terms of the deal are unknown."Frankly, the importance of winter meet...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:05:35 -0500

Robert Turner .Sanchez sprained the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Buffalo last Thursday. Coach Rex Ryan decided to sit him against the Buccaneers earlier this week.
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:05:34 -0500

Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez says the Big Ten will soon make a more aggressive push toward adding a 12th member. Speaking to Wisconsin's athletic board on Friday, Alvarez, the former long...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:05:33 -0500

. Another chapter in the classic NFC East rivalry unfolds at the Meadowlands on Sunday night, and fittingly there's much at stake. Just one game separates these two (and Dallas) in the standings. The ...
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:04:25 -0500

Heisman Trophy history could be made Saturday when college football's most famous award is presented in New York City (8 p.m., ET, ABC). Who do you think should strike the Heisman pose?...
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:04:24 -0500

On a frostbitten Thursday night, the Browns (2-11) ended a seven-game losing streak and a 12-game slide against Pittsburgh with a 13-6 upset of the Steelers, whose fifth straight loss may have ended a...
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:04:23 -0500

The sale would be a major step toward securing the financially struggling team's future as an Arizona franchise. A previous potential buyer proposed moving the team to Canada.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:04:22 -0500

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham said last week he was going to be very picky with the remaining scholarships the Utes have available. Apparently he found a player who fit his specifications. Ja...
Salt Lake Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:03:57 -0500

New England Patriots quarterback returned to practice on Friday after missing the previous two sessions with right finger, right shoulder and rib injuries. Brady was listed as questionable on the inju...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:02:14 -0500

Filed at 6:27 p.m. ET NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- The two teams that tied for the lead of the Shark Shootout arrived there different ways during Friday's first round.Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly were hot o...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:55:34 -0500

Filed at 5:46 p.m. ET PHOENIX (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Ice Edge investment group is on the brink of buying the financially floundering...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:55:29 -0500

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs from contact with the mother of his two young children, a decision that Suggs agreed to without admitting any wrongdoing.Candace D. Williams, 26, accused Sugg...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:55:27 -0500

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason because of a lack of evidence.Mecklenburg Assistant District Attorney Bruce Lillie said Friday that no witnesses in a Charlotte strip club last month saw Beason...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:55:25 -0500

NAPLES, Fla. - Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker were tied with Justin Leonard and Scott Verplank for the lead of the Shark Shootout at 6-under 66 after the first round on Friday. Kelly and Stricker bi...
StarTribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:51:36 -0500

VIENTIANE: Malaysia has qualified for the SEA Games football semi-finals after beating Thailand 2-1. Thailand scored first through Arthit Sunthornphit, seven minutes after half-time direct from a fre...
New Straits Times Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:52 -0500

KLAMATH FALLSJustin Parnell helping OIT men Justin Parnell, a 6-foot-4 senior guard from Sutherlin, has sparked the Oregon Institute of Technology men's basketball team to an 11-1 start.Parnell is ave...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:45 -0500

With its unique combination of sunglasses, The Sunglass Man Online expands its already expansive collection with three new sports focused brands. Sarasota, FL (...
PR Web Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:44 -0500

A few thoughts on this chilly Friday in Douglas County: Oregon won the Pac-10 football title outright, but only managed one first-team selection when the all-conference team was announced earlier this...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:38 -0500

ROGUE RIVER — Umpqua Valley Christian's Austin Stone made nine 3-point field goals, but it was Jordan Wiley's shot from behind the arc in overtime that was the difference in McKenzie's 64-62 ove...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:26 -0500

DRAIN — There's no doubt there is athleticism in the halls of North Douglas High. It was apparent on the baseball team last spring and football team last fall.How that talent works together on t...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:15 -0500

DRAIN — The North Douglas High girls basketball team has some holes to fill this season, but has plenty of ways it can go about it.The Warriors lost leading scorers Elyssa Emel and Rochelle Hesc...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:49:09 -0500

Real Salt Lake and the Chicago Fire couldn't decide Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference Championship in 120 scoreless minutes of regulation and extra time soccer on Saturday night at Toyota Park....
The Miami Herald Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:46:27 -0500

Tyler Malsam will run the full season in the second entry, the No. 56 Toyota."Everyone knows how much I love to race, and the Camping World Truck Series is one of my favorite places to race, so to be ...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:40:19 -0500

Dennis Gilbert .Ryan said at the winter meetings this week that he wouldn't work for Gilbert if his group won and the former agent was running the daily operations of the team.Ryan said on Friday that...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:40:17 -0500

Vancouver Games .Olympic organizers announced the creation of the award on Friday.The award will recognize the grit and determination shown by Fox during his 1980 cross-country marathon of hope.Fox, w...
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:40:16 -0500

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KEARNS, Utah -- Lee Kyou-Kyuk of South Korea has won the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speedskating meet in Utah. He was timed in 34.26 seconds Friday in the first of two co...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:31:43 -0500

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KEARNS, Utah -- Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic has won the 3,000 meters at the final speedskating World Cup before the Vancouver Olympics. Sablikova skated the 7 1/2 ...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:31:42 -0500

"Everyone knows how much I love to race, and the Camping World Truck Series is one of my favorite places to race, so to be a team owner in this series is a perfect match," Busch said.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:31:19 -0500

The Rays were searching for bullpen help after the lack of a proven closer contributed to the 2008 AL champions not getting back to the playoffs this year.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:31:17 -0500

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) ? Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin missed his third straight practice with migraine headaches and is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:31:17 -0500

Tennessee football recruits Corey Miller (80) and Brandon Willis pose with Tennessee recruiting hostesses Dahra Johnson (left) and Lacey Earps after a game at Byrnes High in Duncan, S.C., on Sept. 25.
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:29:09 -0500

Chicago White Sox and will fill a setup role in the bullpen. Putz is 23-19 with a 3.24 ERA and 103 saves in 337 relief appearances over seven major-league seasons with Seattle and the...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:29:07 -0500

(CNN) -- Ernie Els fired a second-round five-under-par 67 on Friday to finish four shots behind leader Pablo Martin in the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country Club.
CNN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:28:52 -0500

Washington Nationals after passing a physical.The 38-year-old catcher said on Friday that he wants to be an everyday player. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, however, wants Rodriguez to split tim...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:22:35 -0500

New York Jets' game at Tampa Bay, along with cornerback Dwight Lowery and offensive lineman Robert Turner.Sanchez sprained the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Buffalo last Thursd...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:22:32 -0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 11 -- True Temper Sports, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of golf shafts and performance sports equipment, announced today that it has completed its financial restructuring...
Earth Times Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:16:32 -0500

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New England football star Jarvis Green will highlight the grand opening celebration slated for Webster Bank's new Providence banking office, Tuesday...
Earth Times Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:16:03 -0500

Dan and Evan discuss the Tiger topic, talk about local swimming and prep hoops and spend a bit of time looking at bowl game match-ups. Sports Chat is recorded from a live Web cast that happens Fridays...
News-Review Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:59:32 -0500

Collins Injera, the 2009 International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens rugby circuit top scorer on Friday cemented his name in the country’s sports folklore when he was crowned the new Safaricom Sports Per...
Daily Nation Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:58:07 -0500

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside insists he still has faith in Gary Megson's qualities as manager.Megson was given the task of preserving the club's Barclays Premier League status when Gartside appointed...
Independent.ie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:53:24 -0500

(AP Photo/Karl Jeffs)USA's Michelle Wie tees off at the second hole during the third round of the Dubai Ladies Masters Golf tournament, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday Dec. 11, 2009.
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:50:39 -0500

Blog network: NFL Nation BEREA, Ohio -- Browns coach Eric Mangini is confident his system is working and that he has a future in Cleveland beyond this season.With his team at 2-11 and speculation gr...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:42:42 -0500

Jake Delhomme was declared out for Sunday's game and missed his third straight day of practice Friday with a broken right finger.Panthers coach John Fox said it's still difficult for the 11-year veter...
ESPN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:42:40 -0500

Former NHL star Slava Fetisov skates during the Continental Hockey League (KHL) ice hockey match between CSKA Moscow and SKA St.Petersburg, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. The defense man an...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:57 -0500

New Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly talks with the media after he was introduced at a press conference Friday in South Bend, Ind.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:30 -0500

Patrick Kane faced a lot of scrutiny after his arraignment in Buffalo last summer for roughing up a cab driver. He eventually pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and apologized.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:27 -0500

Gwinnett County Police Cpl. David Schiralli says Babineaux was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in suburban Atlanta around 10:45 p.m. Thursday.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:26 -0500

No more Mr. Goodwrench for Tom Smallwood. The former General Motors worker has parlayed a one-year exemption on the PBA Tour into a shot at the $50,000 grand prize in Sunday's PBA World Championship.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:24 -0500

Here's how SI's Heisman voters filled out their ballots. Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh emerged as the popular choice, but the race promises to be a close one.
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:39:25 -0500

DeAngelo Hall will be sidelined again with a sprained right knee, denying him a chance to face his old team. Both players were ruled out by coach Jim Zorn on Friday. Haynesworth missed two games with ...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:39:20 -0500

(CNN) -- Pohang Steelers striker Denilson struck twice to help the South Korean side secure a place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 victory over DR Congo's TP Mazembe.
CNN Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:39:09 -0500

Nolan Ryan says the outcome of the Rangers sale will likely determine whether he stays with the team.Ryan has partnered with the Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg in a bid to buy the team. Another f...
International Herald Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:32:19 -0500

PISA, Italy (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team mate of Lance Armstrong again despite their difficult relationship when both were wit...
Reuters Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:18 -0500

? A new study may explain why the England soccer team keeps losing in penalty shootouts -- and could help the team address the problem in time for the World Cup 2010. Research by the University o...
Science Daily Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:17:12 -0500

Electronics stolen from rapper Nelly's Wildwood home Rick Eckhart from the St. Louis County Police Department discusses the investigation.
KSDK Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:12:59 -0500

Italian coach Nevio Scala revealed on Friday that he has applied for the vacant Scotland job. The 62-year-old is currently a radio pundit in Italy after being sacked by...
Yahoo! News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:58:32 -0500

SHENYANG, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police have detained two leaders of a soccer team in the Chinese Super League (CSL) club, in a large-scale crackdown on match-fixing and gambling. The Ministry o...
SINA Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:56:06 -0500

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is set to begin a football program in 2013 after the school's board of trustees approved a funding plan. The plan, wh...
Sports Network Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:17:53 -0500

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has cash to spend in the January transfer window - but he does not expect to find any bargains. With Manchester United in the middle of a defensive injury crisis, Sol Camp...
Independent.ie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:08:42 -0500

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has no doubts at all that Robinho sees his future at Eastlands.The Brazil forward made it clear in a television interview he is staying put, maybe for five or 10 ye...
Independent.ie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:08:42 -0500

(AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)New Texas Rangers baseball player Rich Harden, left, talks with team president Nolan Ryan during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.
The Examiner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:05:45 -0500

Kevin Pietersen's first half-century since his comeback from injury was the most encouraging aspect for coach Andy Flower as England piled up the runs at Buffalo Park on Friday.Andrew Strauss made 100...
Cricket365 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:04:14 -0500

Sreesanth , the Indian fast bowler, has tested positive for the H1N1 virus but was on course for a speedy and normal recovery. He was admitted to a local Chandigarh hospital after pulling up with pers...
Cricinfo Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:04:13 -0500

However, Andrews and her father are expected to be at the hearing and could ask for a stronger sentence.“Mr. Barrett accepts full responsibility for his conduct,” said Barrett’s attorney David W...
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:56:26 -0500

Delhomme missed his third straight day of practice Friday with a broken right finger and Panthers coach John Fox said it's still difficult for the 11-year veteran to grip the football.
USA Today Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:56:24 -0500

During the Dugway girls' basketball team's matchup against Rowland Hall on Thursday night, neither team played pretty. Turnovers and foul trouble resulted in a low-scoring -- though evenly matched -- ...
Salt Lake Tribune Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:55:23 -0500

As part of SI.com's all-decade project highlighting the best and worst of sports in the 2000s, I asked commissioner David Stern to examine the last 10 years while also envisioning what the future may ...
Sports Illustrated Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:54:07 -0500