Sports News

4:41 PM
20-November
2009 Recent Draft Picks Tavares, Duchene, Kane Are Emerging NHL StarsDraft picks John Tavares of the Islanders, Victor Hedman of the Lightning, Matt Duchene of the Avalanche and Evander Kane of the Thrashers have sparked turnarounds by their teams in the first quarter of the NHL season.
Topics: Sports, NHL

3:19 PM
20-November
2009 'Handball Henry' Says France Should Have Another Futbol Faceoff Vs. IrelandHours after FIFA turned down a request to replay the controversial France vs. Ireland World Cup Qualifying Playoff, the 'perpetrator' of the goal, Thierry Henry, said a rematch would be a fair solution. Henry's assist, off a handball, allowed France to tie the score 1-1.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

2:13 PM
20-November
2009 Georgia Tech Leads George Mason 27-19 Half In College HoopsGani Lawal has eight points, five rebounds and two blocked shots at the break, as Georgia Tech leads George Mason 27-19 in a tilt in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mfon Udofia has six points and four steals for the 'Jackets.
Topics: College Basketball, Sports

12:35 PM
20-November
2009 Quarterback Chris Simms Could Start For Broncos In Place Of OrtonDenver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is progressing with his injured ankle, but his status is uncertain for Sunday's game. Backup Chris Simms has taken the majority of the first-team snaps during the week.
Topics: NFL, Sports

11:18 AM
20-November
2009 British Columbia Officials Concerned Canucks Players Cut Line For Virus VaccineA B.C. provincial health officer is saying the Vancouver Canucks got the H1N1 vaccine this week when they weren't supposed to. The team's general manager says he thought the specific limitations were lifted.
Topics: NHL, Sports

   

10:44 AM
20-November
2009 AI Could Be In Apple Soon; Knicks Interested In GuardAllen Iverson cleared waivers and he's free to sign with any team as a free agent. The New York Knicks are considering bringing the veteran guard in to help their sputtering team.
Topics: NBA, Sports

8:23 AM
20-November
2009 Beckham Says He Never Considered Leaving L.A. GalaxyDavid Beckham said he never considered leaving the MLS' L.A. Galaxy, despite being booed on his return from a loan spell last January at AC Milan.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

6:59 AM
20-November
2009 Oh, Ricky! Williams' Three Touchdowns Power Dolphins Over PanthersRicky Williams scored on a short dump-off pass from quarterback Chad Henne and on a one-yard run, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers Thursday night. Williams also added a third score.
Topics: NFL, Sports

6:22 AM
20-November
2009 Vikings Coach Childress Gets Four-Year ExtensionCoach Brad Childress, who has led the Vikings to an 8-1 record in his current fourth season with the club, was rewarded with contract extension by Minnesota Thursday.
Topics: NFL, Sports

8:57 PM
19-November
2009 Keeping BoSox At 'Bay': Slugger Rejects First Offer From TeamAnother premier name is still on the free-agent market after left fielder Jason Bay reportedly declined the Boston Red Sox' initial contract offer. The team reportedly offered Bay a four year deal for about $60 million.
Topics: MLB, Sports