Archive for February, 2010

Christian Abbiati Is Sure Milan Will Win Serie A Title (Goal.com)

The shot-stopper is having a deja-vu…
Source:Christian Abbiati Is Sure Milan Will Win Serie A Title (Goal.com)

World Soccer

Griffin sets FT record, No. 3 Neb beats Missouri (AP)

Nebraska cut down the nets three nights after winning its first Big 12 title. The third-ranked and unbeaten Cornhuskers made merry with their fans after dispatching last-place Missouri 67-51 Saturday. “Everybody was feeling a bit of pressure knowing there was a little celebration here tonight if we were to win so it’s good to get [...]

NCAA Womens Hoops

No. 4 Syracuse rips No. 7 'Nova 95-77 (AP)

Jim Boeheim didn’t want to talk about rankings. He just wanted to briefly bask in a scintillating victory by his Syracuse Orange and then move on. Rick Jackson scored 19 points and Arinze Onuaku had 17 as the two big men dominated inside, helping the No. 4 Orange rout No. 7 Villanova 95-77 on Saturday [...]

NCAA Mens Hoops

Giants won't hand Umenyiora starting job (AP)

Tom Coughlin isn’t going to hand Osi Umenyiora a starting job to keep the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end happy. Speaking at the NFL combine on Friday, Coughlin said he has talked with Umenyiora since the season ended, but he was also a little disappointed the disgruntled veteran said he wanted to either be traded [...]

NFL

Granger leads Pacers past Bulls 100-90 (AP)

Danny Granger and the Indiana Pacers haven’t given up on the season. Granger had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the struggling Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 100-90 on Saturday night. The Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in nine games to improve to 20-39.

Source:Granger leads Pacers [...]

NBA

Danica's first NASCAR stint gets an 'Incomplete' (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s back to IndyCar for Danica Patrick, who crashed Saturday in Las Vegas.
Source:Danica's first NASCAR stint gets an 'Incomplete' (Yahoo! Sports)

NASCAR

Chipper says he could retire after 2010 (AP)

An offseason of reflection hasn’t softened Chipper Jones’ stance. The Atlanta Braves’ third baseman still says he will walk away from the game if he can’t bounce back from a disappointing season. Jones, who will turn 38 in April, said this week he won’t hang around just to collect a paycheck if he’s no longer [...]

MLB

Laura Davies wins New Zealand Women's Open (AP)

Laura Davies of England won the New Zealand Women’s Open for her 73rd worldwide title, shooting a 4-under 69 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory over three players. The 46-year-old Davies had a 9-under 279 total on the Pegasus Golf Club course in the event sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour and Australian Ladies Professional [...]

Golf

Endangered Runaway: TESIA ISABEL (TX)

TESIA ISABEL , Age Now: 15, Missing: 02/04/2010. Missing From HOUSTON, TX. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Harris County Sheriff’s Office (Texas) 1-713-884-3131.
Source:Endangered Runaway: TESIA ISABEL (TX)

Missing Kids

Don't Hire Short-Term Coaches, Former Federation Boss Tells Nigeria (Goal.com)

Dominic Oneya advises NFF against employing a coach on a short term basis.
Source:Don't Hire Short-Term Coaches, Former Federation Boss Tells Nigeria (Goal.com)

World Soccer