Boro hammer blow to Liverpool title hopes

Boro hammer blow to Liverpool title hopes
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffered another severe setback as they went down 2-0 to relegation strugglers Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Australia take firm grip in opening Test

Australia take firm grip in opening Test
Australia took total command in the battle of Test cricket's top two-rated nations as they built up a lead of 297 runs over South Africa with nine second innings wickets remaining.

Vonn clinches World Cup downhill title

Vonn clinches World Cup downhill title
American Lindsey Vonn clinched the World Cup downhill title despite finishing back in 12th in the latest round in Bansko, Bulgaria.

Rotation Addition Koji Uehara Makes 'Joyful' Appearance for Orioles

Trial delayed for baseball hero Bonds
Baseball slugger Barry Bonds won't be headed to court Monday after all.
Rotation Addition Koji Uehara Makes 'Joyful' Appearance for Orioles
Koji Uehara throws two scoreless innings in the Orioles' 3-2 loss to the Marlins, allowing a lost-in-the-sun single, walking one and striking out three.
Scholastic scoreboard
Girls basketballSWC playoffsFinalFridayAt Masuk Kolbe Cathedral 83, Pomperaug 51Boys basketballCSC playoffsSemifinalsMondayNew Haven Athletic CenterNo. 4 Ellis Tech vs. No. 1 ABBOTT TECH, 7 p.m. Final WednesdayNew Haven Athletic Center6:30 p.

Australians in charge after North hundred

Australians in charge after North hundred
A composed century on his debut from Marcus North, followed by a disciplined bowling display from Australia, put the tourists well in command at the close of day two of the first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Woods comeback ended by South African Clark

Woods comeback ended by South African Clark
World number one Tiger Woods crashes out of the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona, going down 4&2 in the second round to South African Tim Clark (above).
Bryant's Lakers beat Shaq's Suns 132-106
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal got together for the first time since sharing MVP honors at the All-Star game. It was no contest, especially without Steve Nash.

UConn's Greene looks to improve
Kalana Greene did not have to sit down and dissect the final statistics from the previous four games to figure out that she had hardly played with the level of consistency that she expects from herself. She didn't have to because the Huskies' coaching staff was quick to remind her of that point.

Kawasaki to run one bike in 2009 MotoGP

Kawasaki to run one bike in 2009 MotoGP
Kawasaki have announced they will run Marco Melandri in a one-bike team in the 2009 MotoGP world championship.

Murray pulls out of Dubai Open with virus

Murray pulls out of Dubai Open with virus
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Dubai Open tournament after coming down with a virus.

Juventus great Nedved announces retirement

Juventus great Nedved announces retirement
Juventus playmaker Pavel Nedved has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

CIAC girls basketball state playoff pairings

Woods wins first match in return to golf
Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf proves a successful one on Wednesday as he defeats Australian outsider Brendan Jones 3&2 in the opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.
Clippers Hang On to Stun Boston
LOS ANGELES -- Zach Randolph scored 30 points, including the final three of the game, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 93-91 upset of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

CIAC girls basketball state playoff pairings
Girls basketballCLASS LLFIRST ROUNDNo. 1 Norwich Free AcademyBye; No. 17 Manchester (13-7) at No. 16 Staples (13-7), 3/2, 7:00; No. 25 Cheshire (10-10) at No. 8 Southington (15-5), 3/2, 7:00; No. 24 Norwalk (10-10) at No. 9 Ridgefield (14-6), 3/2, 7:00; No.

Woods warns rivals: 'I'm stronger than ever'

Woods warns rivals: 'I'm stronger than ever'
Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf in Arizona on Wednesday with a smile on his face and saying he is 100 percent ready and stronger than ever after eight months on the sidelines.

All-American team to join F1 grid next year

All-American team to join F1 grid next year
Female racing driver Danica Patrick could join the Formula One grid next season if ambitious plans for an all-American team come to fruition. Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car race last year.

No. 21 Virginia Upsets No. 11 Florida State in Women's Basketball

France gamble on Baby for visit of Wales
France have been forced to gamble on Benoit Baby at fly-half for their crunch Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Friday night.
No. 21 Virginia Upsets No. 11 Florida State in Women's Basketball
Lyndra Littles scored 17 of her 24 points in the second half and No. 21 Virginia rallied to upset No. 11 Florida State, 68-63, last night in Tallahassee.

Charles leads Huskies to victory over Villanova
STORRS -- There was a time earlier this season when UConn junior Tina Charles looked like the top center in the country. She dominated in the low post on a game-to-game basis using a variety of aggressive offensive moves.Yet, over the course of the last several weeks Charles has struggled to finish once she's positioned herself near the hoop.

Agassi, Graf to Play First Matches Under New Roof at Wimbledon

Pakistan captain Younus targets world record
Pakistan captain Younus Khan, above, has Brian Lara's world record Test score of 400 not out in his sights after ending the fourth day against Sri Lanka unbeaten on 306 in Karachi.
Agassi, Graf to Play First Matches Under New Roof at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England -- Former Wimbledon champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will return to the All England Club in May to try out the playing conditions under the new Centre Court roof.

Andrew Beyer: Wondering Exactly How Trainer Marty Wolfson Has Achieved Success
As suspicion rises over the methods of some 'supertrainers,' it's tough to tell if Marty Wolfson is operating above board.

Union Chief Donald Fehr Says Baseball Has 'Fixed' the Steroid Problem

Woodgate grabs vital win for Tottenham
Jonathan Woodgate, above right, gives Tottenham the perfect start to what could prove the defining week of an erratic campaign with the goal that eased their Premier League relegation worries with a 2-1 win at Hull City.
Union Chief Donald Fehr Says Baseball Has 'Fixed' the Steroid Problem
Baseball union head Donald Fehr claims that Major League Baseball has "fixed the problem" with steroids since the 2003 survey.

New Fairfield boys notch big win
FAIRFIELD -- Ryan Harro and Ryan Schollar scored 14 points apiece Monday as the visiting New Fairfield High boys basketball team defeated Notre Dame of Fairfield 63-35 in a South-West Conference game.With the win the Rebels (16-3 overall, 10-3 South-West Conference) clinched the third seed for the upcoming SWC tournament.

Prior quits Test date after wife gives birth

Prior quits Test date after wife gives birth
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior will miss the crucial fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados on Thursday after his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.

Prior returns early after wife gives birth

Prior returns early after wife gives birth
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior will miss the crucial fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados on Thursday after his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.

United defensive fears ahead of Inter clash

United defensive fears ahead of Inter clash
Title holders Manchester United are facing a "nightmare" injury crisis in central defense ahead of their Champions League San Siro showdown with Inter Milan on Tuessday.

Arteta ruled out for the rest of the season

Arteta ruled out for the rest of the season
Everton's injury crisis deepened on Monday as influential midfielder Mikel Arteta was ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing a cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Notre Dame women give UConn a battle

Time running out for Honda Formula One team
Hopes of rescuing the Honda Formula One team appear to be receding in a race against time before the start of the season in Australia on March 29.
Lindsey Vonn Sets U.S. Women's Record With 19th World Cup Win
Lindsey Vonn becomes the all-time leader in career wins among U.S. women with her 19th World Cup win during a Super-G race in Taravisio, Italy.

Notre Dame women give UConn a battle
HARTFORD -- Notre Dame gave it its best shot. No team had played the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team tighter all season than the 24th-ranked Irish.The Huskies trailed for longer stretches than it had in the first 26 games. It even trailed in the second half for the first time this season.

Draw means Celtic remain behind Rangers

Draw means Celtic remain behind Rangers
A late Paul Quinn equalizer gave Motherwell a 1-1 home draw against Celtic on Sunday, a result that prevents the champions from going back to the top of the Scottish Premier League table at the expense of Glasgow rivals Rangers.

Vonn sets new American mark with 19th win

Vonn sets new American mark with 19th win
Lindsey Vonn has set a new American record of 19 World Cup victories after her success in Sunday's super-G at Tarvisio, Italy on Sunday.

Lee makes history with victory in Perth

Lee makes history with victory in Perth
New Zealand amateur Danny Lee made history when he became the youngest- ever winner on the European Tour with a one-stroke victory at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth, Australia.

Balotelli strike gives Inter late victory

Balotelli strike gives Inter late victory
Teenage striker Mario Balotelli scored a late winner as Inter Milan maintained their nine-point advantage over Juventus at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Bologna.

Don Nelson Gets Win No. 1,300 for Warriors

Ronaldo free-kick puts United eight clear
A superb free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo gives Manchester United a 2-1 win over Blackburn to move them eight points clear of Liverpool at the top of the English Premier League table.
Don Nelson Gets Win No. 1,300 for Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State coach Don Nelson earned his 1,300th victory Saturday night, with Stephen Jackson scoring 26 points and Corey Maggette adding 25 in the Warriors' 133-120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Danbury boys win third straight State Open indoor track title
NEW HAVEN -- This was the year the Danbury High boys indoor track team was supposed to have its State Open crown taken away.Someone, however, forgot to remind the Hatters of that on Saturday at the New Haven Athletic Center.Danbury got first-place efforts from the Bubniak brothers, Joey and Danny, and the sprint medley team posted a state record as the Hatters cruised to their third consecutive State Open championship 63-46 over second-place Weaver.

Ba hat-trick puts Hoffenheim back on top

Ba hat-trick puts Hoffenheim back on top
The closest Bundesliga title race in many years took another twist on Saturday as Hoffenheim went back to the top of the table on goal difference after a Demba Ba hat-trick earned them a thrilling 3-3 draw at Stuttgart.

Hiddink begins Chelsea reign with victory

Hiddink begins Chelsea reign with victory
Nicolas Anelka's first half-strike gives Chelsea a vital 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa in Dutchman Guus Hiddink's first match in charge, lifting the Londoners above their opponents and into third place in the table.

Stechert edges Vonn in women's downhill

Stechert edges Vonn in women's downhill
Gina Stechert of Germany claims her first-ever World Cup win after edging American Lindsey Vonn by just one-hundredth of a second in Saturday's women's downhill at Tarvisio in Italy.
Danbury, New Milford wrestlers aim for state titles
DANBURY -- The conference streaks are alive and tonight begins the state class tournaments with team and individual honors on the line.Danbury, fresh off their 23rd consecutive FCIAC tournament title, and New Milford, who won its sixth consecutive South-West Conference title, are the best local chances for securing state championships.

McCarron holds two-shot Riviera advantage

McCarron holds two-shot Riviera advantage
Scott McCarron holds a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Northern Trust Open after carding a three-under 68 to follow his opening 64 at Riviera on Friday.

Ruhr Valley rivals share Bundesliga draw

Ruhr Valley rivals share Bundesliga draw
Ruhr Valley neighbors and rivals Schalke and Borussia Dortmund shared a 1-1 draw in Gelsenkirchen on Friday, a result that benefited neither side in their attempts to climb up the Bundesliga table.
Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller dead at 64
SALT LAKE CITY -- Larry H. Miller, the car sales mogul who turned the Utah Jazz into one of the NBA's most stable teams, died Friday from complications of type 2 diabetes. He was 64.
UConn men ready to rebound
STORRS -- There are some areas in which the UConn men's basketball team is very inexperienced. The Huskies don't have much familiarity with rebounding from a loss.Still smarting from their first defeat of the calendar year, a setback to fourth-ranked Pittsburgh Monday night, the Huskies take on South Florida today in Hartford.

FIFA put 2010 World Cup tickets up for sale

FIFA put 2010 World Cup tickets up for sale
Tickets for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa have gone on sale.

Ecclestone wants Honda deal tied up

Ecclestone wants Honda deal tied up
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is talking up the chances of Richard Branson's Virgin Group taking over the beleaguered Honda team.
Woods to Return Next Week at Match Play Event
LOS ANGELES -- Eight months after winning the U.S. Open on one good leg, a healthy Tiger Woods is returning to golf. Woods said on his Web site Thursday that he will defend his title next week in the Accenture Match Play Championship, believing his reconstructed left knee and his game are good...

Stalwart Neville pens new deal at Old Trafford

Stalwart Neville pens new deal at Old Trafford
Manchester United club captain Gary Neville has signed a new one-year contract extension at the Premier League champions

Baseball Notebook: Orioles, Roberts Close to Four-Year Extension

Hewitt reaches quarterfinals in Memphis
Lleyton Hewitt continued his fine run in the ATP tournament in Memphis by beating fellow Australian Chris Guccione to reach the quarterfinals as his comeback gathers pace.
Baseball Notebook: Orioles, Roberts Close to Four-Year Extension
Brian Roberts and the Baltimore Orioles are near agreement on a four-year, $40 million extension that could keep the second baseman with the team through the 2013 season.

Danbury, New Milford aim for state titles
DANBURY -- The conference streaks are alive and tonight begins the state class tournaments with team and individual honors on the line.Danbury, fresh off their 23rd consecutive FCIAC tournament title, and New Milford, who won its sixth consecutive South-West Conference title, are the best local chances for securing state championships.

Galliani hints at Beckham deal conclusion

Galliani hints at Beckham deal conclusion
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani hints the Rossoneri have edged closer to securing the permanent signing of England midfielder David Beckham from Los Angeles Galaxy.

Hull City record signing Bullard ruled out

Hull City record signing Bullard ruled out
Hull City's record signing Jimmy Bullard has been ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery.

Derksen leads star-studded Perth field

Derksen leads star-studded Perth field
Robert-Jan Derksen cards an eight-under 64 to lead the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth by a stroke after the opening round on Thursday, but some of golf's big names are massing behind the Dutchman.

Rooney seals win to send United five clear

Rooney seals win to send United five clear
Wayne Rooney scores with his first touch after a seven-match injury absence to help send Manchester United five points clear of nearest rivals Liverpool in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.
Tigers Claw Past Wildcats
Jessra Johnson scores 17 points as Missouri stifles 16th-ranked Kansas State, 52-43, on Wednesday, the Wildcats' worst offensive outing of the season.

Ridgefield girls ice New Canaan
DARIEN -- The Ridgefield High girls hockey team rallied for three goals in the final period to earn a dramatic 3-1 FCIAC victory over New Canaan, the defending state champions, on Wednesday night. The victory secured one of the top two spots in the upcoming FCIAC playoffs that begin next Wednesday.

Venus on course for Dubai clash with Serena

Venus on course for Dubai clash with Serena
Venus Williams stayed on course for a semifinal showdown with her sister and world number one Serena with a straight sets win over Alize Cornet of France in Dubai.

Wales boosted ahead of French showdown

Wales boosted ahead of French showdown
Six Nations champions Wales have been boosted by the availability of several key players ahead of their clash with France in Paris next Friday.

Gerrrard set for early return for Liverpool

Gerrrard set for early return for Liverpool
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return ahead of time as his team enter a crucial phase of the season.

UConn women face Friars tonight

Sport counts the cost after Stanford charged
English cricket chiefs break off talks with Allen Stanford after the Texan tycoon is charged by U.S. regulators over an alleged multibillion dollar fraud. Stanford is also involved with a host of other sports including golf and tennis.
Suns Alvin Gentry gets win in coaching debut
PHOENIX -- Leandro Barbosa scored 24 points and Amare Stoudemire added 23 to help Phoenix rout the Los Angeles Clippers 140-100 in Alvin Gentry's debut as the Suns interim coach on Tuesday night.

UConn women face Friars tonight
STORRS -- The manner in which the UConn women's basketball team defeated then-No. 4 Oklahoma Nov. 30 turned some heads around the nation. The top-ranked Huskies ran a talented Sooners team ragged in a 28-point win at Gampel Pavilion.The victory came during the first two weeks of the season, so much of the talk of showering this UConn team in greatness was premature.

Israeli tennis star 'banned for own security'

Israeli tennis star 'banned for own security'
Organizers of a tennis tournament in Dubai, criticized for banning Israeli player Shahar Peer, said Tuesday they were trying to protect the woman from anti-Israel protests.

Top-ranked UConn men fall to Pitt

Eduardo returns with Arsenal FA Cup double
Croatian striker Eduardo celebrates his Arsenal comeback after a horrific leg injury last February with an FA Cup double in a 4-0 replay rout of Cardiff to earn his north London club a home fifth round tie against Burnley.
Canadiens Acquire Schneider From Thrashers

Top-ranked UConn men fall to Pitt
HARTFORD -- DeJuan Blair delivered most of the body blows, but it was Levance Fields who provided the knockout punch to No. 1 UConn Monday night.Blair had 22 points and 23 rebounds and Fields hit consecutive 3-pointers late in the game as No. 4 Pittsburgh ended top-ranked UConn's 13-game win streak with a 76-68 win before a strident sellout crowd of 16,294 at the XL Center.

Strauss hits century as England take charge

Strauss hits century as England take charge
Captain Andrew Strauss hit his 15th Test hundred as England took early control of the hastily-arranged third cricket Test in Antigua on Sunday.

Banned Israeli tennis player: 'It's not fair'

Banned Israeli tennis player: 'It's not fair'
Shahar Peer, above, the Israeli tennis player refused an entry visa to Dubai, has told CNN she is "very, very disappointed" to have been denied the opportunity to compete.

Abramovich spending $342 a minute on Chelsea

Abramovich spending $342 a minute on Chelsea
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is spending more than £240 ($340) per minute on his London football club, Chelsea FC, fresh figures have revealed.

Maryland Terrapins Rout Struggling Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Lance Armstrong's bicycle stolen after race
A one-of-a-kind bicycle belonging to U.S. cycling legend Lance Armstrong was stolen from a team truck in California just hours after he rode it Saturday on the first day of a nine-day race.
Maryland Terrapins Rout Struggling Rutgers Scarlet Knights
A stifling Maryland defense causes miscues for Rutgers early, as the Scarlet Knights shot a season-low 24percent from the field in the Terrapin win, 67-47.

Montgomery joins UConn greats
 STORRS -- Kalana Greene had the unenviable task of trying to keep a secret from her roommate and UConn teammate Renee Montgomery for the past three weeks. It seemed like an eternity for Greene, who admits that Montgomery is one of the nosiest people on the planet.

Pranger takes slalom as rivals crash out

Pranger takes slalom as rivals crash out
Austrian Manfred Pranger won the men's slalom gold medal at the world skiing championships at Val d'Isere on Sunday, after watching his main rivals for victory crash out of contention one by one.

Kang secures narrow success in Malaysia

Kang secures narrow success in Malaysia
Anthony Kang secured the biggest win of his career after rolling home a short birdie putt on the final hole to claim a one-stroke victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open.

UAE denies visa to Israeli tennis player

UAE denies visa to Israeli tennis player
The United Arab Emirates has refused to grant a visa to a female Israeli tennis player for the Sony Ericsson World Tennis Association Tour in Dubai, the WTA said in a statement Sunday.
Virginia vs. Clemson
Former Virginia star Sean Singletary will have his jersey retired as the Cavaliers hope to end an eight-game losing skid against No. 12 Clemson.
UConn's Dyson looks to future after devastating knee injury
A final decision on what type of surgery Jerome Dyson will have performed on his injured right knee has yet to be made, but the UConn junior guard seems resigned to the fact that he'll miss the remainder of the season.Dyson tore the lateral meniscus in his knee Wednesday night against Syracuse.

Knee injury forces Serena out in Paris

Knee injury forces Serena out in Paris
World number one Serena Williams pulled out of the WTA tournament in Paris with a knee injury but a battling performance from Amelie Mauresmo in the second semifinal sent the French crowd home more than satisfied.

Blyth claims slender lead in Malaysia

Blyth claims slender lead in Malaysia
Australian Adam Blyth put himself into position to record his first win on either the European or Asian Tour after carding a six-under-par 66 today to take a narrow lead into the final round of the Maybank Malaysian Open. Blyth missed an opportunity to play in today's final flight after finishing with a double bogey in his second round but he bounced back superbly with an eagle and six birdies on Saujana Golf and Country Club's Palm Course to storm to the top of the leaderboard. The 27-year-old moved to 14 under through 54 holes to hold a one-shot advantage over Alexander Noren of Sweden (69) and China's Liang Wen-chong (67) in the US dollars 2 million event, which is co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours. "I'm very happy," said Blyth, from Brisbane. "At the start of the day, you always want to have a chance. That was the goal and I managed to get into that position, so it's good." Miles Tunnicliff recorded the day's best round with a nine under 63 to join American Anthony Kang (64) and Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand (65) in a tie for fourth on 12 under. Overnight leader Danny Chia of Malaysia struggled with a two over 74 which dropped him back into a tie for seventh with Shiv Kapur of India (66) on 11 under. Blyth, who has not recorded a victory in five seasons on the Asian Tour, trailed Chia by five strokes after a double bogey on his final hole yesterday when his ball bounced off a tree and went out of bounds. But he shrugged off that misfortune and steadily climbed up the leaderboard with birdies on the first, fourth and seventh to move to 11 under at the turn. He bogeyed the tricky par-four eighth but consecutive birdies on the 10th and 11th and an eagle on the 13th saw him jump ahead of Noren into first place. "I had 165 metres into the 13th and it was a bit downwind. I hit an eight iron into about eight feet and made the eagle which was nice," said Blyth, whose father, Stephen, is his caddie. He improved to 15 under with a birdie on the 16th but bogeyed the next to end the day on 14 under par. "I wanted to just go out and give it my best and see what the result is," he added. "So far, it's good and I'll go out there tomorrow and try to continue that to see what the end result is." Noren began the day on 10 under, three shots off the lead but moved ahead of Chia to the top of the leaderboard with birdies on the third, fourth and eighth. The Swede kept pace with Blyth with his fourth birdie of the round on the 13th but dropped to 12 under following bogeys on the 15th and 17th. However, he holed a 30-footer for birdie at the last to draw level with Liang and remain within touching distance of Blyth. "I played pretty well on the front nine and should have probably picked up one other shot," said Noren. "On the back nine, it was tougher, maybe because the other two guys had started to play a bit better and came back at me and suddenly my score didn't seem as good. "But I really wanted to get myself into the last group and I managed to do that with my putt on 18 so I'm happy." Tunnicliff charged up the leaderboard after firing nine birdies in his bogey-free round of 63, which put him in contention for only his third win on the European Tour and first since the 2004 Diageo Championship at Gleneagles. Having missed the cut in all four of his previous starts on the European Tour this season, the Englishman was naturally delighted with his third-round effort. "I enjoyed that! It is the first time in a long time that it has come together so nicely," he said. "I was struggling for the first three weeks of the year in the desert so I took a week's break in Dubai with the family and didn't touch a golf club. I just chilled out for the week and it seems to have worked because I came here a lot more excited about playing again. "Today I just hit a lot of good shots and the putts dropped in when I needed them to."

Riesch takes gold as friend Vonn slides out

Riesch takes gold as friend Vonn slides out
Germany's Maria Riesch is congratulated by Lindsey Vonn (left) after claiming gold in the slalom in a dramatic finale to women's competition at the alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere on Saturday.

Wie closing on elusive first LPGA Tour win

Wie closing on elusive first LPGA Tour win
Michelle Wie is closing on her first LPGA Tour win after claiming a share of the lead with one round to go in the $1.2 million SBS Open in her native Hawaii.

Roy Seals Sabres' Shootout Win Over Sharks

Beckham's bid to stay at Milan falls over
David Beckham will rejoin LA Galaxy after his bid to remain with AC Milan fell over, according to a statement on the U.S. side's Web site.
Roy Seals Sabres' Shootout Win Over Sharks
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Not long after the Sabres were cheered off the ice, defenseman Craig Rivet's thoughts quickly went to the those affected by a horrific plane crash.
New Fairfield girls top IHS in defensive battle
NEW FAIRFIELD -- In a fitting conclusion to a defensive struggle between the New Fairfield and Immaculate girls basketball teams, the game was decided by a blocked shot.With eight seconds left in the game and Immaculate trailing by two points, Mustangs guard Colleen Preusse drove the length of the court through the New Fairfield defense, only to have her shot almost completely stuffed by Abbey Fedigan a few feet from the basket.

Selig Says Alex Rodriguez Is Among Those to Have 'Shamed the Game'

Roddick struggles into San Jose quarters
Top-seeded American Andy Roddick reached the quarterfinals of the 600,000-dollar hardcourt S Open on Thursday with a 6- 7-6 victory over tenacious Latvian Ernests Gulbis.
Selig Says Alex Rodriguez Is Among Those to Have 'Shamed the Game'
Unable to punish Alex Rodriguez for flunking a drug test that was supposed to be anonymous, Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig could only chastise him.

Farcical scenes as play called off in Test

Farcical scenes as play called off in Test
The first day's play of the second Test between West Indies and England in Antigua was abandoned after only 10 deliveries due to dangerous playing conditions.
Economic Climate Affects NBA All-Star Weekend
The grim economy has spilled over into NBA All-Star Weekend, which is taking a more muted approach to what is typically a no-holds barred party.

Janka claims emotional win in giant slalom

Janka claims emotional win in giant slalom
Switzerland's Carlo Janka kept his nerve to claim gold in the men's giant slalom at the alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere on Friday.

Local hero Chia takes halfway Malaysia lead

Local hero Chia takes halfway Malaysia lead
Home hope Danny Chia charged into the halfway lead at the Malaysian Open on Friday with a seven-under-par 65, boosted by a pair of eagles at the Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur.

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Brown Is Hit With $25,000 Fine

Roddick struggles into San Jose quarters
Top-seeded American Andy Roddick reached the quarter-finals of the 600,000-dollar hardcourt S Open Thursday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory over tenacious Latvian Ernests Gulbis.
Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Brown Is Hit With $25,000 Fine
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown is fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing referee Joey Crawford following Cleveland's last-second loss at Indiana.
Huskies' Dyson needs knee surgery
UConn guard Jerome Dyson has a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will be out of action "indefinitely" as he recovers, the school announced Thursday.The junior was hurt early in the Huskies' win over Syracuse Wednesday night, crashing into Orange forward Kristof Ongenaet while trying to fight through a screen.

Offerman Sued for Minor League Bat Attack

Hoelzl claims shock giant slalom victory
Germany's Kathrin Hoelzl has completed a shock victory in the women's giant slalom at the world skiing championships at Val D'Isere on Thursday.
Offerman Sued for Minor League Bat Attack
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Former All-Star Jose Offerman was sued Thursday for a bat-wielding attack at a minor league game that injured two opposing players.

Ancelotti -- I will not be leaving Milan

Ancelotti -- I will not be leaving Milan
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has told Chelsea he will not leave the Serie A club to join the Blues next season.

Giggs signs Man United contract extension

Giggs signs Man United contract extension
Ryan Giggs agrees a new one-year contract extension with Manchester United, keeping the 35-year-old winger at the English and European champions until June 2010.

United States maintain World Cup progress

United States maintain World Cup progress
Two goals from midfielder Michael Bradley helped the United States defeat Mexico 2-0 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain their march towards the 2010 World Cup finals.

Andrew Beyer -- Charging More to Wager on Horse Racing Is an Ill-Conceived Bet

N. Korea stuns Saudis in World Cup bid
Robbie Keane rediscovered his scoring touch with a World Cup double to send the Republic of Ireland level with champions Italy at the top of qualifying Group Eight after a 2-1 victory over Georgia.
Andrew Beyer -- Charging More to Wager on Horse Racing Is an Ill-Conceived Bet
Surely no business would be foolish enough to raise prices with the country plunging into a deep recession, but tracks in Maryland are doing just that.

Big Three lead Huskies
NEW YORK -- It has never been a mystery as too just how valuable the Big Three of senior Renee Montgomery, junior Tina Charles and sophomore Maya Moore are to the ultimate success of the UConn women's basketball team this season. They need to perform at an elite level if the top-ranked Huskies are to reach their collective goals.

Kinnear told he needs heart by-pass surgery

Kinnear told he needs heart by-pass surgery
Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear is set to miss two months of the crucial Premier League run-in after being told he needs heart by-pass surgery.

Hiddink takes charge at Chelsea

Hiddink takes charge at Chelsea
English Premier League side Chelsea confirm veteran Dutch coach Guus Hiddink will take charge until the end of the season following the dismissal of Luis Felipe Scolari.

Adebayor crowned Africa's top footballer

Adebayor crowned Africa's top footballer
Emmanuel Adebayor was last night crowned the CAF (Confederation of African Football) player of the year.

Martelle leads Brookfield girls to win

Brazil's Elano and Robinho tame Italy
Manchester City duo Elano and Robinho, above right, fire Brazil to a 2-0 victory in their prestige friendly international against world champions Italy watched by 60,00 at Arsenal's Emirates.
Nuggets Top Heat for Eight Straight Time
Chauncey Billups scores 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Carmelo Anthony finishes with 19 points, and the Nuggets sweep their season series with Miami for the fourth straight year, beating the Heat, 99-82, on Tuesday night.

Martelle leads Brookfield girls to win
BROOKFIELD -- Brittany Martelle scored 17 points to lead the Brookfield High girls basketball team to a 44-29 victory over New Fairfield on Tuesday night in a battle between South-West Conference contenders. Martelle drained two 3-pointers, grabbed seven rebounds and shot 5-for-6 from the foul line.

Champagne celebration falls flat for Vonn

Champagne celebration falls flat for Vonn
Double world champion Lindsey Vonn has cut her right thumb while opening a bottle of champagne in celebration of her downhill gold in Val d'Isere.

Chelsea given all-clear for Hiddink talks

Chelsea given all-clear for Hiddink talks
Chelsea are given permission to talk with Russia coach Guus Hiddink over taking charge at the Premier League club until the end of the season. The Dutchman would succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari who was sacked on Monday.

Hussey brothers help Aussies level series
Michael and David Hussey inspired Australia to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Adelaide on Tuesday as they squared the one-day international series at two wins apiece.
Huskies' McCormack set for Achilles surgery
STORRS -- The UConn training staff did everything it could in its attempt to get sophomore Jessica McCormack back on the court this season. But after countless hours of rehabilitation, nothing seemed to work.The situation finally reached a point where McCormack, a 6-foot-5 center, had to make a decision.

Chelsea begin search for new manager

Chelsea begin search for new manager
Chelsea begin their hunt for a successor to Luiz Felipe Scolari on Tuesday with Guus Hiddink and former boss Avram Grant the early favorites to replace the sacked Brazilian.
Lombardi, Boyd Score Short-Handed for Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta -- Matthew Lombardi and Dustin Boyd scored short-handed goals Monday night to propel the Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Legend Scolari sacked as Chelsea manager

Legend Scolari sacked as Chelsea manager
Brazilian legend Luiz Felipe Scolari is sacked as manager by Chelsea after "deteriorating" results and performances, the Premier League club announce on their Web site on Monday.
Downhill Gold for American Lindsey Vonn at World Championships
VAL D'ISERE, France -- Lindsey Vonn won the women's downhill Monday for her second gold at the world championships, holding off a stiff challenge from Swiss teenager Lara Gut.

Tiger celebrates arrival of son Charlie

Tiger celebrates arrival of son Charlie
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has become a dad for the second time after wife Elin gave birth to a boy, Charlie Axel, on Sunday.
NFC Rallies for 30-21 Win Over AFC in Pro Bowl
HONOLULU, Feb. 8 -- Larry Fitzgerald caught five passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, 44-year-old John Carney kicked two fourth-quarter field goals, and the NFC rallied for a 30-21 victory over the AFC on Sunday in the Pro Bowl.

Adams axed by struggling Portsmouth

Adams axed by struggling Portsmouth
English Premier League side Portsmouth have axed manager Tony Adams following a nine-match winless streak in the league that has left the south coast club battling against relegation.

Giggs turns back clock as United win again

Giggs turns back clock as United win again
Veteran Ryan Giggs turns back the clock with a vintage goal to put Manchester United back on top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at West Ham, securing their 13th successive clean sheet in the process.
Martin Truex Jr., Mark Martin Take Top Spots in Daytona 500 Qualifying
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 8 -- Martin Truex Jr. suffered through an uncertain winter, unsure if his revamped race team could take him to the top.

Mad Hatters lose a tough one to Brooklyn
NEW YORK -- The Danbury Hatters dropped a tough 1-0 decision on the road to the Brooklyn Aces on Sunday night in Eastern Professional Hockey League action.Brooklyn's C.J. Tozzo scored a shorthanded goal off a pass from Kyle McCullough midway through the second period for the game's lone goal.

Late Poulsen goal earns Juventus victory

Late Poulsen goal earns Juventus victory
A goal deep in injury time from Danish substitute Christian Poulsen gave 10-man Juventus a vital 2-1 win at Catania on Sunday, keeping alive their slim hopes of winning the Serie A title.

Weather postpones women's world downhill

Weather postpones women's world downhill
The women's world championship downhill at Val D'Isere on Sunday has been postponed until Monday because of snow and foggy conditions on the course.

Madrid continue winning streak under Ramos

Madrid continue winning streak under Ramos
Real Madrid continued their impressive winning streak under new coach Juande Ramos, producing another workmanlike performance to see off Racing Santander 1-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday.

Mad Hatters blast Bears

England slump to humiliating Test defeat
England suffered one of their most humiliating defeats in Test history after a disastrous collapse against the West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston on Saturday.
John Kucera Makes Canadian History in Downhill Skiing
John Kucera becomes the first Canadian man to win the downhill at a world championship in France while Bode Miller finishes eighth.
Mad Hatters blast Bears
NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- Brian Hannafin scored two goals as the Danbury Mad Hatters blasted the Hudson Valley Bears 8-2 in an Eastern Professional Hockey League game on Saturday night.Drew Madeiros, Chris Riley, Jonathan Lounsbury, Erik Kent, Obi Aduba and Matt Cosmos each added a goal for the Mad Hatters, who led 3-0 after the first period and never looked back.

Late equalizer keeps Hoffenheim on top

Late equalizer keeps Hoffenheim on top
Hoffenheim remain top of the Bundesliga table, but they needed a late header from Brazilian striker Wellington to secure a 1-1 draw at bottom side Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Canadian Kucera shocks downhill favorites

Canadian Kucera shocks downhill favorites
Canadian John Kucera is the new men's world downhill champion after claiming an upset victory in changeable weather conditions at Val D'Isere on Saturday.

Broad holds up West Indies at Sabina Park

Broad holds up West Indies at Sabina Park
Stuart Broad led an England fightback at Sabina Park in Kingston, claiming half of the six wickets to fall as West Indies closed the third day on 352 for seven -- meaning a total of just 192 runs were scored on the day.

Villegas holds one-stroke Buick advantage

Villegas holds one-stroke Buick advantage
Colombian Camillo Villegas cards a two-under-par 70 to lead American John Rollings by one stroke after two rounds of the Buick Invitational event at Torrey Pines, San Diego.

NBA Corrects Stats, LeBron Loses Triple-Double

Vonn slip leaves Zettel to claim super-combi
Kathrin Vettel wins the super-combi gold at the world alpine skiing championships in Val d'Isere after Lindsey Vonn of the United States sees her dream of five medals disappear with a mistake in the slalom section.
NBA Corrects Stats, LeBron Loses Triple-Double
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James never saw this steal coming. Two days after Cleveland's superstar recorded an apparent historic triple-double in a 107-102 win against the New York Knicks, the NBA stripped James of one of his 10 rebounds after reviewing game tape.
Mad Hatters top Aces
DANBURY -- This time, the Danbury Mad Hatters refused to implode against the league leading Brooklyn Aces.Having twice watched one-goal leads disappear Friday night -- and having squandered leads in five of their eight losses to the Aces this season -- the Mad Hatters defeated the Aces 4-2 behind two unanswered third period goals.

Reality Show Takes Viewers Into Lives of 'Jockeys'
Move over, Heidi Klum and Paris Hilton. Some of the littlest guys in sports are joining you on reality television.

Rooney fit-again for league and England duty

Rooney fit-again for league and England duty
Wayne Rooney is set to return to the fray for Manchester United's Premier League trip to West Ham on Sunday after a missing five games with a hamstring injury.

Vonn slip leaves Zettel to win super-combi

Vonn slip leaves Zettel to win super-combi
Lindsey Vonn of the United States saw her dream of sweeping the titles at the alpine skiing world championships disappear in a fraction of a second as she missed a slalom gate in the super-combi on Friday.

Super Cavendish claims final stage in Qatar

Super Cavendish claims final stage in Qatar
Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed his second stage win in the Tour of Qatar as Belgium's Tom Boonen clinched overall victory on Friday.

76ers' Brand Is Finished For the Season

Technology rules as W.Indies take command
Technology dominated the second day of the first Test in Jamaica where England made an early breakthrough after being bowled out for 318 at Sabina Park.
76ers' Brand Is Finished For the Season
Elton Brand will miss the rest of the season for the 76ers after having surgery on his right shoulder, reducing the marquee free agent to only 29 games this season.
Hatters' time: Danbury indoor track teams hope to sweep FCIAC championship
DANBURY -- It's championship season, which means it's the Danbury indoor track teams' time to shine.The Danbury boys will be going for their third straight Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference crown while the Danbury girls will be looking to dethrone two-time champion Darien at Staples High School in Westport on Saturday.

Everton teenager Gosling sinks Liverpool

Everton teenager Gosling sinks Liverpool
Everton teenage substitute Dan Gosling struck with two minutes left of extra time to sink 10-man Merseyside rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park.

Tour of Qatar rider Nolf found dead

Tour of Qatar rider Nolf found dead
Belgian cyclist Frederiek Nolf was found dead in his hotel room in Doha hours before he was scheduled to compete in Thursday's fifth and penultimate stage of the Tour of Qatar. Nolf was 21 and the cause of death is unknown.

Everton teenager Gosling sinks Liverpool

Everton teenager Gosling sinks Liverpool
Everton teenage substitute Dan Gosling struck with two minutes left of extra time to sink 10-man Merseyside rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park.

Beckham wants permanent move to Milan

Beckham wants permanent move to Milan
David Beckham says he wants to make his loan move to Serie A giants AC Milan permanent -- ending his much-publicized spell in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Pomperaug wrestling tops Immaculate

Everton teenager Gosling sinks Liverpool
Everton teenage substitute Dan Gosling struck with two minutes left of extra time to sink 10-man Merseyside rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park.
Longhorns Again Fall at Home
Zaire Taylor hit a driving layup with 5.5 seconds left as part of a three-point play that leads Missouri to a 69-65 upset at No. 16 Texas.
Pomperaug wrestling tops Immaculate
DANBURY -- With less than two weeks remaining until the South-West Conference wrestling tournament, area teams know there is not much time left in the regular season to refine techniques that will lead to a team or individual championship.Pomperaug High coach Mike O'Keefe is well aware that it might be nearly impossible to beat perennial SWC power New Milford in the upcoming tournament on Nov.

Cavendish too quick for Boonen in Qatar

Cavendish too quick for Boonen in Qatar
Sprint king Mark Cavendish laid down a marker for the 2009 season with a blistering burst to win the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday.
David Beckham's Lawyers Talking to L.A. Galaxy
MILAN -- David Beckham's lawyers are talking to the Los Angeles Galaxy to see whether the club will enter into negotiations so he can stay in Italy, AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said Wednesday.

Wizards Attempt to Regroup From Loss to Woeful Grizzlies
The Wizards are forced to watch Monday's grizzly loss to Memphis and endure a lengthy practice in hopes of turning the tide as they begin a five-game home stand.

Cuche wins gold at last in super-G

Cuche wins gold at last in super-G
Switzerland's Didier Cuche claimed the first men's gold medal in the alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere with victory in Wednesday's super-G.

Cup kings Burnley have Arsenal in sights

Cup kings Burnley have Arsenal in sights
Battling Burnley claimed their fourth Premier League scalp of the season when a 3-1 replay win over West Bromwich Albion earned them a fifth round FA Cup trip to Arsenal or Cardiff.
Young, McGee Ticketed for Reckless Driving En Route to Dulles
Second-year guard Nick Young and rookie JaVale McGee were charged with reckless driving after being pulled over for speeding Jan. 1 on the way to Dulles Airport.
Ridgefield hockey team ices New Milford
RIDGEFIELD -- Colin Scott scored four goals and Jake Hyatt scored two as the Ridgefield High boys hockey team defeated New Milford 8-2 on Monday night. T.J. Zandri (14 saves) and Eric Seel (three saves) combined on the victory in goal. Ridgefield out-shot New Milford 44-19.

News & Notes: Orioles Acquire Hill From Cubs

Arshavin finally completes Arsenal move
Andrei Arshavin's protracted transfer from Zenit St. Petersburg to Arsenal was still to be ratified on Tuesday by the Premier League. Overnight reports said the two clubs had agreed a £15 million ($21.44 million) deal.
News & Notes: Orioles Acquire Hill From Cubs
BASEBALL The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Chicago Cubs yesterday for a player to be named.

Lampard esapes ban after sending off

Lampard esapes ban after sending off
Frank Lampard's appeal against the red card he received in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday has been successful.

Vonn opens world champs with super-G win

Vonn opens world champs with super-G win
Lindsey Vonn makes a dream start to the alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere with victory in a testing super-G -- the opening event at the French resort. The America is aiming for five golds at the championships.

Symonds ruled out of South African tour

Symonds ruled out of South African tour
Australia's faltering cricket team received a further setback as all-roiunder Andrew Symonds was ruled out of the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Scholastic scoreboard for Monday

Keane completes sensational Spurs return
Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has completed a sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur on transfer deadline day, six months after leaving the club for Liverpool.
Stevenson Again Sidelined by Back
Shooting guard DeShawn Stevenson sat out last night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies as he continues to be bothered by pain and stiffness in his lower back.
Scholastic scoreboard for Monday
Boys basketballThrough Sunday, Feb. 1FCIACFCIAC WEST FCIAC OverallStamford 10-0 12-0 Bridgeport Central10-0 11-1Greenwich7-39-3Danbury6-58-5Trumbull5-67-6Westhill2-82-10 FCIAC CENTRAL FCIAC OverallWarren Harding7-37-4Staples7-49-4Brien McMahon4-65-7Fairfield Ludlowe3-75-7 Norwalk3-75-7Ridgefield3-84-9FCIAC EAST FCIAC OverallTrinity Catholic11-0 13-0 St.

Pakistan stars denied IPL payday

Pakistan stars denied IPL payday
Pakistan cricketers have been told they will not be allowed to appear in the highly-lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) this coming season because of fears over security.

Steelers steal Super Bowl in dramatic finale

Steelers steal Super Bowl in dramatic finale
Pittsburgh Steelers snatched a record sixth Super Bowl title when Santonio Holmes scored a dramatic late touchdown for a 27-23 win over Arizona at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Perry banks title after play-off birdie

Perry banks title after play-off birdie
Kenny Perry birdied the third hole of a play-off with Charley Hoffman in the FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday to claim his 13th PGA Tour title.

'Interim' Coaches Not Often the Route to Improvement

Veteran Perry charges into Arizona lead
Ryder Cup hero Kenny Perry seized the lead after the third round of the FBR Open in Arizona after a five-uner-par 66.
'Interim' Coaches Not Often the Route to Improvement
Unlike the Wizards, who have left an interim tag affixed to coach Ed Tapscott's title, the Grizzlies have made Lionel Hollins coach outright in hopes of better success.
Second-ranked UConn ready for No. 7 Louisville
The UConn men's basketball team may ascend to the top of the national rankings this afternoon but it's still not atop the Big East standings. And if the Huskies' have designs on winning another league title, tonight's game against Louisville at Freedom Hall is paramount.

Nadal beats Federer to win Australian Open

Nadal beats Federer to win Australian Open
Rafael Nadal claims his first Australian Open title and denies Roger Federer his 14th grand slam crown after another marathon five-set victory 7-5 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2 in Melbourne on Sunday.

Vonn wins super-G to extend overall lead

Vonn wins super-G to extend overall lead
Lindsey Vonn extended her lead in the overall World Cup standings with victory in the super-G at Garmish-Partenkirchen on Sunday.

Rory holds his nerve to claim Dubai title

Rory holds his nerve to claim Dubai title
Teenage sensation Rory McIlroy claimed his first European Tour title as he held off a world class field to win the prestigious Dubai Desert Classic.

Local wrestlers shine in Ridgefield tournament

United stretch lead after Van der Sar record
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winning goal as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 to go five points clear in England as goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar sets a new record with his 12th clean sheet.
Haywood In Shape, Not Near a Return
Center Brendan Haywood recently had some pins removed from his surgically repaired right wrist but is still unable to perform any basketball-related activities.
Local wrestlers shine in Ridgefield tournament
RIDGEFIELD -- As the calendar changes this morning wrestling coaches across the state turn their attention to conference, class, open and regional championships. While the 9th Annual Ridgefield Challenge overall title might have gone to another team from New York the final tournament of January might best be remembered for two Bethel wrestlers previewing the month of February.