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FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54 EST

FIFA, French federation rule out replay of France-Ireland qualifier. There will be no rematch.

 

Johnson takes pole at Homestead  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53 EST

Johnson goes for 4th Cup championship from pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.

 

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39 EST

Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of $5,000 fine for roughness. Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

 

ATP says it can't reopen Agassi drug case  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31 EST

ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of crystal meth use. The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.

 

Bush questionable for Tampa Bay  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31 EST

Saints running back Reggie Bush questionable for Tampa Bay. New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

 

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13 EST

TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.

 

NFL union opposes call for reporting on teammates  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56 EST

NFL players union opposes Goodell's call for players to report on teammates' concussions. The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion.

 

Williams scores three times in Fins win  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52 EST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

 

Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45 EST

Man accused of taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews to make first court appearance in LA. An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to appear in court for the first time.

 

France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41 EST

PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final.

 

Cantona slams Domenech and Henry  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40 EST

Former French international Eric Cantona launched a stinging attack on national coach Raymond Domenech on Friday following France's controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup.

 

Albi shock Perpignan in Top 14  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:39 EST

Bottom-placed Albi pulled off the upset of the Top 14 season so far with a nail-biting 24-23 victory over league leaders Perpignan on Friday.

 

Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30 EST

Left-hander John Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs, first free agent to agree. Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

 

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28 EST

Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay for court fight. Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items.

 

Henry offers replay after FIFA rules it out  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27 EST

A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) said Friday, even as skipper Thierry Henry said he would back the idea following his handball gaffe.

 

Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27 EST

Ex-NBA star Williams won't enter plea Friday in shooting; hearing delayed over travel issues. Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of travel problems Williams experienced getting to New Jersey from his home in South Carolina.

 

Lawal leads No. 21 Georgia Tech past George Mason  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25 EST

Lawal, Favors lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to 70-62 victory over George Mason. Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

 

1.25 million bought Pacquiao-Cotto pay per view  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16 EST

Manny Pacquiao's 12th-round TKO of Miguel Cotto was the top-drawing pay-per-view bout of 2009 with 1.25 million purchases worth 70 million dollars in revenue, Home Box Office Sports said Friday.

 

Football: Cantona slams Domenech and Henry  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10 EST

Former French international Eric Cantona launched a stinging attack on national coach Raymond Domenech on Friday following France's controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup.

 

French football federation say 'non' to Ireland replay  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09 EST

A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) reiterated on Friday.

 

Sims' 3 lifts Tulane past Penn State 63-60  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09 EST

Sims' 3 lifts Tulane to 63-60 victory over Penn State in Charleston Classic. Tulane's Kevin Sims made a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 19 seconds to play and the Green Wave held on to beat Penn State 63-60 Friday in the second round of the Charleston Classic at Carolina First Arena.

 

Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:38 EST

Lee Westwood takes 2-shot lead halfway through Dubai World Championship. Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.

 

New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35 EST

Lincecum, Greinke shine under new-age stats _ Clemens, Maddux might've won even more Cy Youngs. For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.

 

Ireland renews appeal to FIFA for France replay  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30 EST

Irish football chiefs renewed Friday an appeal for FIFA to order a handball-marred World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, after Thierry Henry said a re-match would be the "fairest solution."

 

IAAF keep mum on Semenya  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28 EST

World athletics' governing body, the IAAF, held their silence over South Africa's gender row 800m world champion Caster Semenya during the first day of their annual congress here on Friday.

 

Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26 EST

BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday.

 

Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:22 EST

LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot.

 

Cantona slams Domenech and Henry  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19 EST

Former French international Eric Cantona launched a stinging attack on national coach Raymond Domenech on Friday following France's controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup.

 

IAAF to stage hammer throw challenge next year  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08 EST

MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League.

 

IAAF still in talks over Caster Semenya's future  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00 EST

IAAF still in talks over future of gender-tested South African runner Caster Semenya. The governing body of track and field is working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender and career.

 

FIFA suspends Iraq for political meddling  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53 EST

FIFA suspends Iraq from world soccer after missed deadline to restore national body. FIFA suspended Iraq from soccer because of political interference in the national federation.

 

Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45 EST

LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff.

 

Federer says football needs to introduce video technology  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42 EST

LONDON (Reuters) - World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals Wednesday.

 

Guardiola backs Henry in cheating row  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30 EST

Thierry Henry, in the eye of a storm surrounding his handball in Wednesday's World Cup play-off against Ireland, received welcome support Friday from his club manager at Barcelona.

 

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29 EST

Knicks answer no to signing Iverson, saying he doesn't fit with plans to develop young players. The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

 

Iraq suspended from international football  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20 EST

BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of political interference in the country's FA, FIFA said Friday.

 

I.Coast coach confident in 'Group of Death  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18 EST

Ivory Coast coach Vahid Halilhodzic brimmed with confidence here Friday despite having to face fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso in the African Nations Cup 'Group of Death'.

 

UEFA overturn Dinamo Zagreb points penalty  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01 EST

Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb on Friday had their Europa League points deduction replaced with a 75,000 euros fine and a three-year suspended ban from European competition.

 

Federer fuelled by battle with Nadal for number one spot  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58 EST

Roger Federer admits the prospect of finishing the year as world number one ahead of Rafael Nadal will fuel his bid to win the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

 

Police: 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing probe  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47 EST

Police say 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing investigation, 200 games under suspicion. German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion.

 

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:39 EST

Jimmy Johnson, sponsor Lowe's sign contract extensions with Hendrick Motorsports. Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

 

Federer supports Henry over handball storm  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:32 EST

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer insists his friend Thierry Henry shouldn't be blamed for the controversial goal that sent France to the World Cup at the Republic of Ireland's expense.

 

Union says NFL concussion expert is biased  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19 EST

Players union says doctor who co-chairs NFL committee on concussions is not fit for job. The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.

 

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00 EST

Four-time Cup champion Gordon has no immediate plans to retire. Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.

 

Ghana, Ivory Coast clash in African Nations Cup  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00 EST

World Cup qualifiers Ghana and Ivory Coast will clash in the first round of the African Nations Cup after the draw here Friday placed them in Group B with Burkina Faso and Togo.

 

Europe match-fixing probe targets 200 games  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:58 EST

In what one UEFA official called European football's worst ever match-fixing scandal, investigators said Friday criminals may have netted 10 million euros rigging 200 games in nine countries.

 

Henry offers replay after FIFA rules it out  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45 EST

France captain Thierry Henry said Friday "the fairest solution" to the row over his handball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland would be a replay, but FIFA rejected an Irish call for a re-match.

 

McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41 EST

Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes, Sean Weatherspoon named Butkus Award finalists again. Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker.

 

Bayern's Van Gaal accepts need for improvement  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39 EST

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal admitted on Friday that his job will be in danger if his side fail to improve, starting with their match at home to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

 

Ghana, Ivory Coast clash in African Nations Cup  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30 EST

World Cup qualifiers Ghana and Ivory Coast will clash in the first round of the African Nations Cup after the draw here Friday placed them in Group B with Burkina Faso and Togo.

 
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