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When Tiger Woods is likely to return

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:15 -0600

On Wednesday, Howard Stern conducted the “Tiger Woods Mistress Beauty Pageant” on his radio show (won by cocktail waitress Jamie Jungers). With one competitive rite of spring out of the way, we can now turn our attention to the next.

How soon will we know if Tiger is going to play in the Masters this April? And will he make Augusta National the site of his comeback or will he first return for a tune-up and circus act at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in late March, as the New York Post is reporting?

NASCAR making change to cars

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:13:44 -0600

NASCAR is weeks away from making a small but significant change to its car, one that could dramatically impact how races run from here on out.

NASCAR will be removing the rear wings on cars and replacing them with spoilers, which had been in use until just a few years ago. Fans and drivers alike had complained that the wings had reduced the cars' maneuverability and made races into long, boring parades. So, credit NASCAR on making the change.

A-Rod to be questioned in Canadian doctor probe

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:22:57 -0600

TAMPA, Fla. – Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has been contacted by federal investigators regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.

Rodriguez said Monday he was "aware" of the investigation and plans on cooperating with government officials who are looking into Dr. Anthony Galea. Rodriguez said a date for an interview has not been set.

"I can't really get into that," Rodriguez said. "I have to speak to those guys first. I've just got to wait for instructions."

Johnson reels in Gordon to win fourth at Las Vegas

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:01:00 -0600

LAS VEGAS — Jimmie Johnson didn't need luck in Las Vegas — he was just that good when it counted in Sunday's Shelby American at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

A week after parlaying a lucky break on pit road at Fontana, Calif., into his first win of the season, Johnson pulled away to beat Kevin Harvick by 1.874 seconds at the 1.5-mile track. Johnson's 49th career victory leaves him alone in 12th place on the Cup Series wins list, one behind Ned Jarrett and Junior Johnson.

Shelby American Results
Pos - Driver - Make
1 - Jimmie Johnson - Chevrolet
2 - Kevin Harvick - Chevrolet

USA hockey makes the gold medal game, embarrass Finland

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:16:59 -0600

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The whole "it's all about goaltending" thing is a hockey cliché of legendary status, but let's be honest here: We've seen two very good goalies epically fail in the elimination round; not even giving their team a chance to compete in the games, which were practically over by the first beer run.

Teammate says Ohno will retire after Vancouver Games end

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:29:16 -0600

VANCOUVER - Apolo Anton Ohno has kept information on his post-Vancouver future closer to his chest than any of his Winter Olympic medals, but finally it appears his golden career is about to end.

Ohno's Team USA colleague Simon Cho let things slip on Thursday afternoon, revealing by Twitter that the seven-time medalist is set to hang up his skates after the Games.

"Today was officially the last ice practice for Apolo Ohno," wrote Cho. "I'm honored to be included in the last chapter of his competitive skating career."

Disgraced snowboarder speaks out

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:23:41 -0600

Almost immediately after winning the bronze medal in halfpipe, Scotty Lago left Vancouver because of his bronze medal. After a night of partying, pictures surfaced on TMZ of Lago and his medal in some compromising positions. Now, he's back home in Seabrook, New Hampshire, talking about his decision to leave.

Well, it was kind of his decision. According to Lago, the United States Ski and Snowboard Association pressured him to leave Vancouver. Since he "didn't want repercussions," Lago left. He told The New York Times:

Prosecutor's will not file charges against former Cowboy Irvin

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:21:02 -0600

MIAMI - South Florida prosecutors say they won't file criminal charges against former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin after investigating a woman's allegations that she was sexually assaulted by him.

The woman filed a lawsuit earlier this month in Broward County Circuit Court claiming Irvin assaulted her in July 2007 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The Broward State Attorney's office said Wednesday that it would not file charges against Irvin.

Johnson uses pit break to win again at Fontana

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:58:00 -0600

FONTANA, Calif. — A career came full circle for Jimmie Johnson, who won his first Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in 2002 and Sunday claimed his fifth victory at the 2-mile track and the 48th of his career — matching the No. 48 on his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Tiger Woods: 'Sorry' for irresponsible behavior

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:24:54 -0600

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods is telling his family, friends and fans that he is "deeply sorry" for his
selfish and irresponsible behavior, and admitting to affairs.

Woods is speaking from the clubhouse at the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour. About 40 people are in the room, including his mother. His wife is not obviously present.

Woods says he is solely responsible for his actions and was in treatment for 45 days and will return for more therapy. He also insists there were no instances of domestic abuse in his marriage.

Athlete had filed warnings about luge track

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:08:37 -0600

WHISTLER, British Columbia — An Olympic luge athlete injured in a crash at the Whistler Sliding Centre in November warned Canadian officials about safety hazards at the track months before a competitor was killed last week at the Vancouver Games in an accident on the same course.

Tiger Woods to Discuss Past, Future Plans on Feb. 19

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:55:56 -0600

Tiger Woods will apologize for his behavior, and discuss his past and plans for the future, at a meeting in Florida on Feb. 19.

The announcement came in an e-mailed statement today from the top-ranked golfer’s agent, Mark Steinberg, and his spokesman, Glenn Greenspan.

Woods, 34, has been on an indefinite break from golf since saying he had been unfaithful to his wife. He hasn’t spoken publicly since a single-vehicle traffic accident outside his home on Nov. 27, which was followed by media reports detailing extramarital affairs.

Olympian competes at 5 months pregnant

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:30:22 -0600

VANCOUVER -As with all curling teams, Team Canada features five members. Well, six if you really want to get technical with it.

Alternate Kristie Moore, 30, is 5-1/2 months pregnant, making her just the second athlete ever known to be with child during Olympic competition. Ninety years ago, Swedish figure skater Magda Julin won a gold medal at the Antwerp Games of 1920 while in her first trimester.

McMurray holds off Junior to win the Daytona 500

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:54:00 -0600

By The Associated Press
February 14, 2010
08:54 PM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jamie McMurray held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the Daytona 500 on Sunday, a finish so thrilling it just about made up for a pothole that nearly derailed the Super Bowl of NASCAR.

Luge crash death overshadows Games big day

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:20:34 -0600

VANCOUVER - Nodar Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old Georgian luger, died after a horrifying crash in training Friday, casting a pall over the Winter Olympics hours before the Games were to be declared open.

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Kumaritashvili was thrown off the sled as it bounced over the rim of the lightning fast track at the Whistler Sliding Center at around 90mph and slammed into a pillar.

He was taken away in an ambulance after receiving emergency treatment at the scene and the head of the Georgian Olympic delegation confirmed the death.

Lindsey Vonn is unsure about skiing in Olympics

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:36:15 -0600

The Vonncouver Olympics may be on hold.

In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Today Show," Lindsey Vonn told Matt Lauer that she suffered a deep contusion on her shin during a practice run last week in Austria. The gold-medal favorite in alpine skiing has not been on the slopes since then and says even putting on her boots is "excruciatingly painful." As of now she still plans to ski in each of her five races, but she may have to limit her practice runs because of the injury. She did not rule out dropping one or all of her training events if the shin condition fails to improve.

Woman's lawsuit claims former Cowboy Irvin assaulted her

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:47:58 -0600

MIAMI - A woman claims in a lawsuit filed only days before the Super Bowl that former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin sexually assaulted her at a South Florida hotel, an allegation labeled a false attempt at "civil extortion" Friday by Irvin's attorney.

The woman, identified only as "Jane Doe," filed the lawsuit Thursday in Broward County Circuit Court seeking unspecified damages for the assault that allegedly occurred July 4 or 5, 2007, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.

Leach-Tech headed to mediation

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:01:16 -0600

Former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach and the school are headed to mediation Friday in Lubbock, Texas, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com on Tuesday.

On Jan. 21, State District Judge William Sowder ordered Leach, Texas Tech and their attorneys to complete mediation by Feb. 5. Lubbock attorney Frank E. "Dirk" Murchison III, a graduate of the Texas Tech School of Law, will try to mediate a resolution between the sides, according to the sources.

Sowder issued a gag order in the trial, precluding both parties from commenting about the mediation.

States consider youth concussion laws

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:42:57 -0600

At least a half-dozen states are considering measures that would toughen restrictions on young athletes returning to play after head injuries, inspired by individual cases and the attention the issue has received in the NFL.

Washington state led the way last year, passing what is considered the nation's strongest return-to-play statute. Athletes under 18 who show concussion symptoms can't take the field again without a licensed health care provider's written approval. Several other states, including California and Pennsylvania, have similar bills pending.

Cowboys expected to retain Wade Phillips

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:23:05 -0600

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has decided that head coach Wade Phillips will return next season despite the team's 34-3 loss Sunday to the Minnesota Vikings, a high-ranking team source said Monday.

There has been no decision on whether to negotiate an extension of Phillips' current contract, the source said. The Cowboys control Phillips' fate because they have an option for the 2010 season under terms of Phillips' original contract that will pay him close to the $3 million he earned this season when he served as the league's only head coach-defensive coordinator.

NBA’s Arenas charged with felony gun possession

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:21:03 -0600

WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has been charged with a felony in connection with last month’s locker room confrontation with a teammate.

Arenas was charged on Thursday with one count of carrying a pistol without a license.

The charges were filed in D.C. Superior Court in an “information,” a document that generally signals a plea deal.

His lawyer had no immediate comment.

Arenas has said he kept multiple guns in his locker at the Verizon Center. He claims he wanted to keep them away from his children and didn’t know it was illegal.

Colt McCoy says arm injury healing

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:56:47 -0600

AUSTIN - Colt McCoy says his injured right arm is healing and should be 100 percent in about two weeks.

The former Texas quarterback was knocked out of the BCS
championship game early in UT's 37-21 loss to Alabama when a tackle
pinched a nerve and caused his throwing arm to go numb.

McCoy says he met with renowned sports doctor James Andrews in
Birmingham, Ala. on Monday and was told he'll have a full recovery
without surgery.

McCoy is in California to start a rehab regimen and says he
expects to participate in the NFL combine next month.

Mark McGwire admits to steroid use

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:08:54 -0600

UNDATED - Just four-and-a-half short years after his debacle at Capitol Hill, Mark McGwire is finally ready to talk about the past.

Few forget that day, when he was called upon to address the steroids issue in baseball but refused to address anything regarding his time in the league.

The Associated Press broke the news earlier today after McGwire called and admitted he used steroids during the year he broke the single-season home run record.

Gilbert Arenas indefinitely suspended by NBA

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:37:30 -0600

NEW YORK — NBA commissioner David Stern indefinitely suspended Gilbert Arenas without pay on Wednesday, saying the Washington Wizards guard is “not currently fit to take the court.”

Stern also warned that Arenas’ conduct will “ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse.”

Arenas is under investigation by federal and local authorities after admitting to bringing guns to the locker room. Stern originally planned to wait to take action and directed the Washington organization to do the same. But the commissioner tired of Arenas’ behavior.

ESPN to introduce 3-D television

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:14:24 -0600

UNDATED - Sports broadcasting will enter a new dimension in 2010 ... the third dimension, as ESPN will unveil the industry's first 3-D network.

ESPN 3D will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico, ESPN and ABC Sports president George Bodenheimer announced.

Texas Tech fires coach

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:12:29 -0600

LUBBOCK, Texas(AP)—Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, just two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.

The school handed a termination letter to Leach’s attorney, Ted Liggett, just minutes before the two sides were to appear in a Lubbock, Texas, courtroom for a hearing on the coach’s suspension.

Liggett said Texas Tech general counsel Pat Campbell approached him outside the courtroom and told him that win, lose or draw in the hearing, Leach was out effective immediately.

Poll shows fans want playoff system, not BCS

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:31:00 -0600

HAMDEN, Conn. -- A majority of college football fans want to scrap the current Bowl Championship Series and replace it with a playoff system that's similar to college basketball, according to a new national poll released Tuesday.

The Quinnipiac University survey shows 63 percent favor getting rid of the current system, while 26 percent want to keep it. When asked how much they liked the bowl game process, the poll showed fans are mixed.

McGrady, Rockets parting ways

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:25:41 -0600

HOUSTON - Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets have reached a mutual decision that allows him to leave the team while the two sides try to facilitate a trade, likely ending the former All-Star guard’s tenure with the franchise, an NBA source said Monday.

McGrady’s representatives spoke with team officials earlier in the day after Rockets coach Rick Adelman made it clear last week he had no plans to increase the guard’s minutes. McGrady then returned to Houston with Adelman’s blessing before the Rockets’ games in New Jersey and Cleveland.

Mike Leach suspended for bowl game, under investigation

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:05:15 -0600

Six days before the team closes its season in the Alamo Bowl, the game has become the least of Texas Tech's worries, which began this afternoon with a mysterious report from the university that coach Mike Leach wouldn't be on the sideline due to an investigation into alleged mistreatment of a player:

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech coach Mike Leach has been suspended while the school investigates complaints from a player and his family about treatment after an injury.

College football's most valuable teams

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:48:22 -0600

The University of Texas Longhorns won’t play for the national championship until Jan. 7, but when it comes to team value, they’re already college football’s runaway winners.