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Tennis: Henin battles past Dementieva

2010-01-20T09:40:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Henin battles past Dementieva
Belgian Justine Henin booked her place in the third round of the Australian Open after she claimed a 7-5 7-6 (8-6) victory over fifth seed Elena Dementieva of Russia in a thrilling match in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Longtime Gonzaga basketball coach Dan Fitzgerald dies

2010-01-20T08:20:00.001-08:00

Football: 2010 'stab vests' slammed
A London-based security clothing company has been blasted for marketing a "stab-proof vest" for football fans planning to visit this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Longtime Gonzaga basketball coach Dan Fitzgerald dies
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who built Gonzaga into a national basketball power but resigned before the school began its current run of NCAA tournaments, has died at the age of 67.

Tennis: Del Potro digs deep for Oz win

2010-01-20T07:20:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Del Potro digs deep for Oz win
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro survives a tough battle with American James Blake on Wednesday as top seeds progress to the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Tennis: Nadal, Roddick advance

2010-01-20T01:20:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Nadal, Roddick advance
World men's No. 2 tennis player Rafael Nadal cruised to an easy straight-sets victory as top seeds breezed through the matches on the third day of the Australian Open.
Clijsters, Kuznetsova, Nadal advance to 3rd round
U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters takes another step toward winning a second consecutive Grand Slam with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Tamarine Tanasugarn in the second round of the Australian Open.
Wrestling notebook: New Milford continues to ride a Wave
STREAKING WAVE CONTINUE WINNING RIDENew Milford (14-0), ranked No. 2 in the state poll, enjoyed another dramatic victory by rallying from a 26-point deficit to beat sixth-ranked Hand, 33-32, in the championship of the Trumbull Duals last Saturday.The Green Wave trailed 26-0 in the match after Hand won the first seven matches.

Tennis: Serena maintains Slam record

2010-01-19T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Serena maintains Slam record
World No. 1 Serena Williams kept up her remarkable record at Grand Slam tournaments as she opened the defense of her Australian Open tennis title with an emphatic victory on Tuesday.

Football: FIFA opt not to punish Henry

2010-01-19T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: FIFA opt not to punish Henry
World governing body FIFA announce that France striker Thierry Henry will not be punished for his handball in last November's World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland.

Golf: Allenby defies ankle injury

2010-01-19T06:40:00.001-08:00

Golf: Allenby defies ankle injury
Robert Allenby overcame an ankle problem to claim a share of the lead after the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Lakers rally in 4th for 98-92 win over Magic

2010-01-19T04:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer, Serena victorious
Top seeds Roger Federer and Serena Williams took different paths to victory in their first-round matches at the Australian Open.
Lakers rally in 4th for 98-92 win over Magic
Shannon Brown scored a career-high 22 points, Pau Gasol had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers scored the first 15 points of the fourth quarter Monday night for a 98-92 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first rematch of last season's NBA finals.

Football: FIFA opt not to punish Henry

2010-01-18T10:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Australia secure whitewash

2010-01-18T09:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Australia secure whitewash
Spinner Nathan Hauritz steered Australia to a comfortable 231-run third Test victory over Pakistan at the Bellerive Oval in Tasmania on Monday -- completing a 3-0 whitewash over their opponents for a fourth successive occasion.

Tennis: Stars raise funds for Haiti

2010-01-18T08:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Stars raise funds for Haiti
Sports superstar Roger Federer has organized a charity event to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, as the tennis world rallies to contribute to the cause.

Golf: Palmer holds on to claim victory

2010-01-18T06:40:00.001-08:00

Golf: Palmer holds on to claim victory
Ryan Palmer landed the third PGA Tour title of his career -- winning the Sony Open in Hawaii at the 72nd hole from Robert Allenby.

Tennis: Nadal and Murray go through

2010-01-18T05:20:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Nadal and Murray go through
Second seed Rafael Nadal and fifth seed Andy Murray (above) both ease through to the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne after straight sets wins.

Djokovic: There's more to majors than Federer, Nadal

2010-01-18T04:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Kirilenko shocks Sharapova
Maria Kirilenko stunned favored fellow Russian Maria Sharapova in early action, as the Australian Open began play on Monday.
Djokovic: There's more to majors than Federer, Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Maria Sharapova was upset by Maria Kirilenko 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday, her worst performance at a Grand Slam event since 2003.

Golf: Schwartzel eases to JoBurg win

2010-01-17T08:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Schwartzel eases to JoBurg win
South African Charl Schwartzel coasted to a second successive European Tour victory in his home city on Sunday.

Tennis: Stars raise funds for Haiti

2010-01-17T04:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Palmer snatches Honolulu lead

2010-01-16T10:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Palmer snatches Honolulu lead
American Ryan Palmer birdied the last two holes to snatch the halfway lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Tennis: Stars raise funds for Haiti

2010-01-16T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer faces tricky draw

2010-01-16T04:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer faces tricky draw
World No. 1 Roger Federer faces a potential quarterfinal clash with Nikolay Davydenko after his recent nemesis was drawn in the same quarter of the field for the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.
With trip to Vancouver at stake, Big Three deliver at figure skating nationals
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Coming into nationals, all the talk was about how tough the men's competition was going to be, how guys were really going to have to step it up.
Wrestling notebook: New Milford continues to ride a Wave
STREAKING WAVE CONTINUE WINNING RIDENew Milford (14-0), ranked No. 2 in the state poll, enjoyed another dramatic victory by rallying from a 26-point deficit to beat sixth-ranked Hand, 33-32, in the championship of the Trumbull Duals last Saturday.The Green Wave trailed 26-0 in the match after Hand won the first seven matches.

Cricket: Smith ruling riles England

2010-01-15T10:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Smith ruling riles England
Captain Graeme Smith survived a controversial referral decision to keep South Africa in charge of the fourth and final Test against England in Johannesburg on Friday.

2010-01-15T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Injured Serena loses final
World No. 1 Serena Williams' preparations for her Australian Open title defense suffered a late blip when she was beaten in the final of the Sydney International by Elena Dementieva on Friday.
Renovated arena moves open house to April
NEW MILFORD -- Nelson Mingachos and his partners had a plan in mind for the Connecticut Sports Arena.Mingachos and co-owners Matt Chila, Greg Flanagan and Mark Chisholm, who purchased the New Milford facility last October and have worked on renovations since, expected to have a grand opening in mid-January.

Tennis: Federer faces tricky draw

2010-01-15T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Victory boosts Angola

2010-01-15T05:20:00.001-08:00

Football: Victory boosts Angola
Goals from Flavio and Manucho gave Angola a welcome two-goal victory over Malawi to go top of Africa Cup of Nations Group A after what has been a turbulent few days for the tournament hosts.

Rookie's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Jazz over Cavs

2010-01-15T04:00:00.001-08:00

Motorsport: Sainz edges closer
Spain's Carlos Sainz closed in on the 2010 Dakar title on Thursday when he claimed victory in the 12th stage on Thursday ahead of Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah.
Rookie's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Jazz over Cavs
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rookie Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end a frenzied series of comebacks and give the Utah Jazz a 97-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Abbott Tech boys' basketball hoping to revive a dynasty
It wasn't too long ago that Joe Groski was sitting in the bleachers -- not playing on the court -- at Abbott Tech's Daniel A. Garamella Memorial Gymnasium. Then a skinny middle-school student, Groski often watched his older brother, Alex, play center for the Wolverines from 2003-2006.

Football: Togo 'not disqualified' by CAF

2010-01-14T09:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Togo 'not disqualified' by CAF
African football federation president Issa Hayatou has exclusively told CNN that Togo were not disqualified from the Africa Cup of Nations but were granted permission to leave the tournament in Angola.

Football: Liverpool out of FA Cup

2010-01-14T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Liverpool out of FA Cup
Liverpool's disastrous season plunges to new depths as they suffer a humiliating 2-1 English FA Cup exit to Championship side Reading at Anfield.

DelBene, Hompe BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Players of the Week

2010-01-14T04:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Clarke shines in Joburg Open
Former Ryder Cup hero Darren Clarke and in-form Charl Schwartzel set the early pace in the Joburg Open with eight-under-par 63s in the opening round of the European Tour event.
Actress Vazquez talks of summer wedding with 'Melo
DENVER -- Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony and actress LaLa Vazquez plan to wed this summer.
DelBene, Hompe BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Players of the Week
RIDGEFIELD'S DELBENE HONORED -- Doug DelBene of the Ridgefield boys basketball team and Olivia Hompe of the New Canaan girls hockey team have been selected as co-winners of the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Player of the Week award.DelBene put on a tour de force performance with 38 points in a win over Brien McMahon.

Tennis: Dementieva sees off Safina

2010-01-13T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Dementieva sees off Safina
Elena Dementieva remained on course to defend her Sydney International title with a convincing 6-2 6-3 win over world number two Dinara Safina in an all-Russian quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Motorsport: Sainz extends Dakar lead

2010-01-13T04:00:00.001-08:00

Motorsport: Sainz extends Dakar lead
Carlos Sainz is closing on his first Dakar Rally car title after extending his lead with victory on Tuesday's 10th stage in the South American event.
Georgetown Hoyas top Providence Friars to extend winning streak to 13 games
The last time the Georgetown women's basketball team reached the Associated Press top 25 was the first week of March 1993. The Hoyas entered the Big East tournament ranked 25th, but lost its opening-round game to Providence. They were dropped from the rankings and had not returned since.
Newtown boys hold off New Milford
NEW MILFORD -- From the opening tip of the Newtown High boys basketball team's matchup with New Milford, it was clear that things were not going to be easy for the Green Wave offense. Newtown coach John Quinn's high-pressure, man-to-man defense allowed just 15 first-half points and was able to stave off a New Milford comeback attempt and solidify a 53-49 victory.

Tennis: Serena, Safina win in Sydney

2010-01-12T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Serena, Safina win in Sydney
Serena Williams and Dinara Safina, the world's top-ranked women's tennis players, made winning starts to their 2010 season at the Sydney Invitational tournament on Tuesday.

Stewart lifts Colorado past Calgary in shootout

2010-01-12T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Togo disqualified from cup
Togo's national soccer team have been officially disqualified from the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after failing to play in their opening game in Angola following the gun attack on their team bus that killed three people.
Stewart lifts Colorado past Calgary in shootout
CALGARY, Alberta -- Chris Stewart scored once in regulation and added the deciding goal in the shootout and Craig Anderson made 44 saves as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Monday night.

Weber's late goal lifts Nashville past Vancouver

2010-01-12T04:00:00.001-08:00

Field hockey: Indian players on strike
India is struggling to revive its national sport, field hockey.
Weber's late goal lifts Nashville past Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Nashville defenseman Shea Weber sent a power play one-timer past Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo with 4:03 left in the third period to lift the Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Canucks on Monday night.
Danbury girls win Hartford Public Invitational track meet
MIDDLETOWN -- The Danbury High girls indoor track and field team won the overall team championship at the Hartford Public Invitational, held on Saturday at Wesleyan University. The Hatters' Teyanna Green won the Best in Track Award after she won the 55 meters and the 300 meters and ran the first leg on the winning 4x400 relay team.

Football: Milan turn heat on Ferrara

2010-01-11T10:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Milan turn heat on Ferrara
AC Milan kept up the pressure on Serie A table-toppers and city rivals Inter Milan with a 3-0 win at Juventus on Sunday night -- a result which turns the heat firmly on home coach Ciro Ferrara.

Golf: Ogilvy defends Hawaiian title

2010-01-11T09:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Ogilvy defends Hawaiian title
Geoff Ogilvy successfully defended his title at Kapalua as he won the season-opening SBS Championship by a stroke in Hawaii.

Football: Arrests over Togo shooting

2010-01-11T06:40:00.001-08:00

Football: Arrests over Togo shooting
Angolan authorities have arrested two people over an attack on the Togo national football team that left three people dead, state media reported.

Arrests over Togo football team shooting

2010-01-11T04:00:00.001-08:00

Arrests over Togo football team shooting
Angolan authorities have arrested two people over an attack on the Togo national football team that left three people dead, state media reported.
Maryland women at No. 21 Virginia
The Terrapins head to Charlottesville for a nationally televised matchup with the ACC rival Cavaliers.

Tennis: Roddick and Cilic claim titles

2010-01-10T10:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Roddick and Cilic claim titles
Top seed Andy Roddick beat defending champion Radek Stepanek in two tiebreak sets to claim the ATP tournament in Brisbane on Sunday.

Golf: Europe regain Royal Trophy

2010-01-10T09:00:00.001-08:00

Golf: Europe regain Royal Trophy
Europe regained the Royal Trophy from Asia as world number seven Henrik Stenson clinched a dramatic victory by holing an seven-foot par putt on the 18th to halve his match with Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee.

Skiing: Vonn completes WC hat-trick

2010-01-10T08:00:00.001-08:00

Skiing: Vonn completes WC hat-trick
Lindsey Vonn completed a hat-trick of World Cup victories in the space of three days at Haus Im Ennstal in Austria as she claimed Sunday's super-G in fine style.

Togo ordered home; players want to stay

2010-01-10T05:20:00.001-08:00

Togo ordered home; players want to stay
Togo's participation at the Africa Cup of Nation in Angola remains in doubt as the country's government orders the national team home following a deadly attack on the team bus -- but players indicate they want to stay and play.

Football: Togo assistant coach killed

2010-01-10T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Togo assistant coach killed
The assistant coach of Togo's national soccer team is among the victims of Friday's machine-gun attack on a bus carrying the squad to a tournament in Angola, the country's official news agency reports.
Roddick wins Brisbane International
American Andy Roddick recovered from a second set slump to win the Brisbane International title with a 7-6 7-6 victory over defending champion Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic on Sunday.
Record day for Newtown's Wlasuk
MIDDLETOWN -- Newtown High junior John Wlasuk won the state championship in the weight throw at the Hartford Public Invitational indoor track and field meet on Saturday at Wesleyan University. Wlasuk's winning throw was 50 feet, 7 inches. He also broke the Newtown High shot put record with a throw of 49-7, which was good for second in the event.

Golf: Europe take Royal Trophy lead

2010-01-09T08:40:00.001-08:00

Golf: Europe take Royal Trophy lead
Colin Montgomerie's Europe team have battled back to take a 4.5-3.5 lead over Asia into the final day of the Royal Trophy in Thailand.

Football: Togo pull out after attack

2010-01-09T07:40:00.001-08:00

Football: Togo pull out after attack
Togo's national soccer side is pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament after the machine-gun attack on its team bus, according to captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Football: Cup still on after attack

2010-01-09T05:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Cup still on after attack
The organizers of the Africa Cup of Nations say the tournament will go ahead in Angola despite Friday's machine gun attack on a bus carrying Togo's national football team, including star striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Kelley's double-double leads Newtown girls

2010-01-09T04:00:00.001-08:00

Nations Cup still on after Togo attack
The organizers of the Africa Cup of Nations said the tournament will go ahead in Angola despite Friday's machine gun attack on a bus carrying Togo's national football team, including star striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Portland Trail Blazers knock off Los Angeles Lakers, 107-98
Brandon Roy scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their ninth straight at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 107-98 victory on Friday night.
Kelley's double-double leads Newtown girls
REDDING -- Sara Kelley notched a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Newtown High girls basketball team to a 61-50 victory over SWC rival Barlow on Friday. Riley Wurtz added 20 points, including a 6-for-6 effort from the foul line.

Tennis: Henin and Clijsters reach final

2010-01-08T08:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Henin and Clijsters reach final
Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters will contest an all-Belgian final at the Brisbane International after both completed straight-sets semifinal triumphs on Friday.

Skiing: Vonn retains unbeaten record

2010-01-08T06:40:00.001-08:00

Skiing: Vonn retains unbeaten record
American Lindsey Vonn boosted her Winter Olympic preparations by reclaiming top spot in the overall World Cup standings with victory in Friday's women's downhill in Austria.

Football: Vieira completes City switch

2010-01-08T05:20:00.001-08:00

Football: Vieira completes City switch
Roberto Mancini completes his first transfer as Manchester City manager after sealing the signing of Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira on a six-month contract.

Football: Alabama wins college title

2010-01-08T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Alabama wins college title
PASADENA, Calif. -- Outside the north end zone at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., four statues stand sentinel. Next to bronze replicas of Wallace Wade, Frank Thomas, Paul "Bear" Bryant and Gene Stallings is a concrete ring, empty save for a fuse box. After Thursday night, we know who will occupy that fifth ring.
No. 1 Connecticut defeats Cincinnati, coached by former star Jamelle Elliott, for 53rd straight win
Connecticut Coach Geno Auriemma found himself rooting a little for the other team on Thursday.
Sheikh resigns as Brookfield soccer coach
Jared Sheikh is a coach known for making unpredictable moves now and then.So it didn't come as a major surprise to Brookfield insiders when the Bobcats boys soccer coach announced his resignation this week."With the success he was able to have I wasn't surprised that he was going to use this opportunity to try to go to the next level," said Brookfield striker A.

Football: Balotelli defiant over remarks

2010-01-07T09:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Balotelli defiant over remarks
Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli has stood by the remarks he made following Wednesday's 1-0 Serie A victory at Chievo on Wednesday.

Football: Coach Conte leaves Atalanta

2010-01-07T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Coach Conte leaves Atalanta
Atalanta coach Antonio Conte has resigned from his post in charge of the Serie A strugglers.

Tennis: Henin and Clijsters into semis

2010-01-07T05:20:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Henin and Clijsters into semis
Former world number ones Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters both survived scares before booking their spots in the semifinals of the Brisbane International event.

Ridgefield dominates Staples after slow start

2010-01-07T04:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer cruises to victory
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are on course to meet in the final of the Qatar Open after both came through their second-round matches on Wednesday.
LeFevour leads C. Michigan to 44-41 win over Troy
MOBILE, Ala. -- Dan LeFevour put on one last show, Andrew Aguila kicked five field goals, including the 37-yard game-winner in double overtime, and No. 25 Central Michigan beat Troy 44-41 in the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday night.
Ridgefield dominates Staples after slow start
RIDGEFIELD -- The first 20 seconds of Wednesday's FCIAC hockey battle between Ridgefield and Staples belonged to the Wreckers. The rest of the game belonged to Ridgefield -- in a big way. After Kyle Wehmhoff put Staples on the board before Ridgefield ever controlled the puck, the Tigers reeled off nine consecutive goals -- all in the first and second periods -- and left the Winter Garden Arena in Ridgefield with a 9-1 victory.

Football: Mourinho confirms Vieira exit

2010-01-06T10:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Mourinho confirms Vieira exit
Patrick Vieira's move to Manchester City appears to have moved a step closer after Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho confirmed he has played his last game for the Italian club.

Tennis: Henin wins again in Oz

2010-01-06T05:20:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Henin wins again in Oz
Justine Henin continued her winning return to tennis with a straight sets win over Kazakhstan's Sesil Karatantcheva at the WTA tournament in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Cricket: Australia in Test triumph

2010-01-06T04:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Australia in Test triumph
Australia secure one of the greatest wins in their cricketing history as they overcame a massive first innings deficit to post a 36-run triumph over Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday.
Iowa beats Ga Tech in Orange Bowl, 24-14
MIAMI -- Stymied by the Iowa Hawkeyes' swarming defense, Georgia Tech found itself out of options.
Newtown girls frustrate New Fairfield again
NEWTOWN -- The good news for the New Fairfield High girls basketball team is that it doesn't have to play Newtown again this season. The bad news is that it's already played Newtown twice, and lost both times.Newtown, which won Tuesday night's South-West Conference matchup between the teams, 46-37, is the only team to defeat New Fairfield (5-2) this season.

Cricket: Smith puts heat on England

2010-01-05T10:20:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Smith puts heat on England
Captain Graeme Smith ground out a potentially match-winning century to put South Africa on top in the third cricket Test against England at Newlands on Tuesday.
NYPD: Jayson Williams faces DWI charges
NEW YORK -- New York City police say former NBA player Jayson Williams is expected to face drunken driving charges after his SUV struck a tree in Manhattan.

Tennis: Clijsters powers through

2010-01-05T08:40:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Clijsters powers through
Kim Clijsters continues her winning start to 2010 with a 6-0 6-3 demolition of Australia's Alicia Molik at the WTA tournament in Brisbane on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals.

Motorsport: Briatore beats F1 ban

2010-01-05T07:40:00.001-08:00

Motorsport: Briatore beats F1 ban
Flavio Briatore has successfully appealed against his lifetime ban from Formula One for his part in a race-fixing conspiracy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

2010-01-05T06:40:00.001-08:00

Michigan selects Domino's CEO Brandon as new AD
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan has chosen Domino's CEO David Brandon as its new athletic director.

Cricket: Pakistan close on Sydney win

2010-01-05T06:20:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Pakistan close on Sydney win
Pakistan are in a strong position to claim their first Test victory over Australia in 14 years with the hosts only 80 runs ahead with just two second innings wickets remaining at stumps on day three in Sydney.

Buccaneers announce Morris will return as coach

2010-01-05T04:00:00.001-08:00

Boxing: Bid to save Pacquiao fight
Manny Pacquiao agrees to retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein acting as a mediator in a bid to save his March 13 super-fight in Las Vegas against Floyd Mayweather Jr. The bout has been placed in doubt over a drugs-testing row.
Buccaneers announce Morris will return as coach
TAMPA -- Raheem Morris will return for a second season as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Another memorable cross country season in the books
Another cross country season, another addition to the New Milford trophy case. The Green Wave boys cross country team won its eighth consecutive SWC title and followed that up with a Class L championship, a second-place finish in the State Open and a sixth-place finish in the New England meet.

Athletics: Hurdler admits implant boob

2010-01-04T09:00:00.001-08:00

Athletics: Hurdler admits implant boob
Australian hurdler Jana Rawlinson has had her breast implants removed to boost her chances of winning a medal for her country at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Football: Pandev secures Inter switch

2010-01-04T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Pandev secures Inter switch
Serie A champions Inter Milan have completed the signing of striker Goran Pandev on a deal until 2014.

Football: Ribery suffers further woe

2010-01-04T06:40:00.001-08:00

Football: Ribery suffers further woe
Bayern Munich's France international midfielder Franck Ribery has suffered another injury setback in his battle to return to first team action.

Cricket: Australia fight back in Sydney

2010-01-04T05:20:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Australia fight back in Sydney
Pakistan hold a 204-run lead with one wicket in hand at the end of day two of the second Test after a late Australia rally at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Rodgers, Packers shred Cardinals backups

2010-01-04T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Iran sorry for Israel greeting
The head of Iran's soccer federation issued a public apology and a member of his staff resigned after the federation mistakenly sent a New Year's greeting to its counterpart in Israel, Iranian officials announced Sunday.
Rodgers, Packers shred Cardinals backups
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt took a cautious approach, Green Bay's Mike McCarthy kept the Packers at full bore most of the day.

Skiing: Aubert wins as Vonn goes out

2010-01-03T09:20:00.001-08:00

Skiing: Aubert wins as Vonn goes out
France's Sandrine Aubert claimed her second World Cup victory of the season as she won the women's slalom in Zagreb on Sunday.

Football: Man Utd go out of FA Cup

2010-01-03T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Man Utd go out of FA Cup
Leeds United goalscorer Jermaine Beckford celebrates with his manager Simon Grayson after their shock 1-0 FA Cup win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Vehicle kills Dakar Rally spectator

2010-01-03T04:00:00.001-08:00

Vehicle kills Dakar Rally spectator
A woman watching the Dakar Rally in Argentina died after a vehicle in the event went off the track, striking her and other fans, race organizers said.
Texas Tech wins shootout after Leach fired
SAN ANTONIO -- Ruffin McNeill and Texas Tech closed out a difficult week with a game Mike Leach would've loved. Finally, the Red Raiders could unwind a little.
UConn men's basketball notes: Okwandu emerges
CHARLES IN CHARGE -- UConn coach Jim Calhoun has said Charles Okwandu plays a good game in practice. On Saturday, those outside the Husky program got a glimpse for themselves at the XL Center and on national television (ESPNU).Okwandu, who entered the day with just six points all season in nine appearances, scored eight of his career-high 10 points in the first half against Notre Dame.

Tennis: Australia upset by Romania

2010-01-02T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Australia upset by Romania
Hopman Cup hosts Australia suffer a shock defeat in the opening match of the mixed teams tennis tournament in Perth on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Romania as Sorana Cirstea, above, upsets world No. 13 Samantha Stosur.

NFL: Booze banned at Jets game

2010-01-02T08:00:00.003-08:00

NFL: Booze banned at Jets game
When the New York Jets face the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday for what may be the final football game played at Giants Stadium, fans in attendance won't be able to drown their sorrows or toast a victory.

NFL: Booze banned at Jets game

2010-01-02T08:00:00.001-08:00

Booze banned at Sunday NFL game

2010-01-02T04:00:00.001-08:00

Booze banned at Sunday NFL game
When the New York Jets face the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday for what may be the final football game played at Giants Stadium, fans in attendance won't be able to drown their sorrows or toast a victory.
Bryant's three-pointer at buzzer gives Lakers win over Kings
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night.
UConn women's basketball game day
WHAT -- Women's basketballWHEN -- Today, 2 p.m.WHERE -- Prudential Center, Newark, N.J. (18,500).TEAM RECORDS -- UConn 11-0, Seton Hall 8-5.ON THE AIR -- CPTV (Bob Picozzi and Meghan Culmo); WTIC UConn Radio Network (Bob Joyce and Kara Wolters).UP NEXT -- Monday vs.

Bryant's three-pointer at buzzer gives Lakers win over Kings

2010-01-02T03:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Aguero loyal to Atletico

2010-01-01T10:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Aguero loyal to Atletico
Transfer window target Sergio Aguero has pledged his future to Spanish La Liga Atletico Madrid despite being linked to a string of top clubs, including English Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Football: Six-trophy Barca celebrate

2010-01-01T09:00:00.003-08:00

Football: Six-trophy Barca celebrate
Barcelona will parade their incredible six-trophy haul from 2009 as they begin the New Year with a home league clash against Villarreal on Saturday in the Camp Nou.

Football: Six-trophy Barca celebrate

2010-01-01T09:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer loses 2010 opener

2010-01-01T08:00:00.001-08:00

Tennis: Federer loses 2010 opener
Roger Federer makes a losing start to 2010 as he goes down in three sets to Swede Robin Soderling in Abu Dhabi. Soderling will play Rafael Nadal in the final after the world number two beats fellow Spaniard David Ferrer later on New Year's Day.

Cricket: Collingwood rated 50-50

2010-01-01T07:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Collingwood rated 50-50
England will make a late decision on the fitness of key middle order batsman Paul Collingwood ahead of the third Test against South Africa which starts in Cape Town on Sunday.

Cricket: Collingwood rated 50-50

2010-01-01T06:40:00.001-08:00

Football: Noughties soccer villains

2010-01-01T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Noughties soccer villains
Brazilian legend Pele once called soccer the "beautiful game" and at its best it showcases the very pinnacle of human endeavor as nations and communities are united in the common goal of supporting their teams and heroes.
Tennessee safety Eric Berry says he's entering NFL draft
ATLANTA -- Tennessee safety Eric Berry is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft.
Nothing quite like UConn women's past decade
STORRS -- The UConn women's basketball team closed out the decade with a 78-59 victory at No. 12 Florida State Monday. It was the 50th straight win for the Huskies, and it's the second time they have had a streak this long in the last 10 seasons. Of course, they set an NCAA record by winning 70 straight games from Nov.

Tennessee safety Eric Berry says he's entering NFL draft

2010-01-01T03:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Toni loaned to AS Roma

2009-12-31T06:20:00.001-08:00

Football: Toni loaned to AS Roma
Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has completed his six-month loan move to AS Roma in Serie A.

Illini spoil No. 25 Northwestern's return to poll

2009-12-31T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Wins for Man Utd and Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal both claim easy victories on Wednesday to remain in touch with Chelsea at the top of the English Premier League.
Illini spoil No. 25 Northwestern's return to poll
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Mike Tisdale had a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Illinois spoiled No. 25 Northwesterns return to the rankings after 40 years with an 89-83 overtime victory Wednesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Brookfield boys state their case
Brookfield High accomplished a lot more this boys soccer season than just adding more hardware to its trophy case.The Bobcats, who won the South-West Conference Tournament and then captured the Class L state title for the second time in the last three years, have established the program as the state's best, according to coach Jared Sheikh.

Cricket: Ponting secures Test record

2009-12-30T09:20:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Ponting secures Test record
Nathan Hauritz claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 170-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Melbourne -- giving captain Ricky Ponting a record 42nd Test win.

Kobe's 44 points push Los Angeles past Golden State

2009-12-30T04:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: England crush South Africa
England spin bowler Graeme Swann takes a five-wicket haul to help his side beat hosts South Africa by an innings and 98 runs on the fifth day of the second Test in Durban.
Kobe's 44 points push Los Angeles past Golden State
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant had a season-high 44 points and 11 assists while making all 16 of his free throws, and the Lakers survived Golden State's 55-percent shooting for a 124-118 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday night.
Brookfield girls win SWC Holiday Tournament
The Brookfield girls basketball team won the SWC Holiday Tournament as it defeated Bethel with ease, 57-24, in Tuesday's championship game. Jamie Bickelhaupt and Brittany Martelle scored 14 points apiece in the win, which advanced Brookfield to 5-0 on the season.

Football: Toni poised for Roma switch

2009-12-29T10:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Toni poised for Roma switch
Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni is "more than convinced" he will be a Roma player by January 2.

Boxing: Officials aim to end deadlock

2009-12-29T09:00:00.001-08:00

Boxing: Officials aim to end deadlock
Nevada boxing officials are trying to end the dope test impasse threatening the fight between Manny Pacquiao (right) and Floyd Mayweather, but their demand for immediate urine tests may not solve the problem.

Football: Drogba inspires Chelsea win

2009-12-29T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Drogba inspires Chelsea win
Didier Drogba scored a vital equalizer as Chelsea came from behind to beat west London neighbors Fulham 2-1 to extend their English Premier League lead to five points.
Sharks' Pavelski wins it in a shootout
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Pavelski scored once in regulation and the only goal in the shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.
Krafick leads Green Wave comeback over Danbury
NEW MILFORD -- Exactly 10 days ago today, New Milford High's John Krafick stepped up to the free-throw line with a chance to break a tie score in the closing seconds of a game against Rockville. Krafick missed both shots. "I just wanted a chance to redeem myself after that," Krafick said.

Cricket: Cook inspires dogged England

2009-12-28T09:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Cook inspires dogged England
England opener Alastair Cook scored his 10th Test century as his side claimed a potentially decisive first innings lead against South Africa in the second Test in Durban on Monday.

Yachting: Kiwis win Sydney-Hobart

2009-12-28T08:00:00.001-08:00

Yachting: Kiwis win Sydney-Hobart
New Zealand maxi Alfa Romeo eased to victory in the 65th annual Sydney to Hobart ocean yacht race on Monday.

Boxing: Haye eyes African contest

2009-12-28T06:40:00.001-08:00

Boxing: Haye eyes African contest
David Haye has revealed he could be take part in a new 'Rumble in the Jungle' in Africa as he seeks to unify the heavyweight division with a fight against Vitali Klitschko.

Boxing: Arum sets Mayweather deadline

2009-12-28T05:20:00.001-08:00

Boxing: Arum sets Mayweather deadline
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has given Floyd Mayweather Jnr's camp a Monday deadline to resolve a blood-testing row which has threatened to derail the proposed super fight between the two welterweights.

Cricket: Watson puts Australia on top

2009-12-28T04:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Watson puts Australia on top
Shane Watson put Australia in a strong position to claim an emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG at stumps on day three.
Tigers down Wildcats in Music City Bowl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- C.J. Spiller went out a winner in the final game of his record-setting career at Clemson.

From Newtown High to Wake Forest to pro soccer career, Tracy continues to shine

2009-12-27T04:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Birmingham hold Chelsea
Florent Malouda is sent off in injury time as English Premier League leaders Chelsea are held 0-0 by in-form Birmingham on Boxing Day.
Lakers bounce back by beating Kings in 2 OTs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a humbling Christmas Day loss to Cleveland by beating the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Saturday night in double overtime.
From Newtown High to Wake Forest to pro soccer career, Tracy continues to shine
Five years, ago, Newtown's Marcus Tracy left for college with a dollar and a dream. Well, kind of. Technically, he left with a dream, a $20 bill and a soccer scholarship to Wake Forest. The free tuition to Wake was the culmination of four incredible years at Newtown High, where he scored 100 career goals.

Cricket: England on top in Durban

2009-12-26T09:00:00.001-08:00

Cricket: England on top in Durban
England claimed three wickets in a final session shortened by rain and bad light to leave South Africa on 175 for five wickets at the end of the first day of the second Test in Durban on Saturday.

Football: Birmingham hold Chelsea

2009-12-26T08:00:00.001-08:00

Football: Birmingham hold Chelsea
Florent Malouda is sent off in injury time as English Premier League leaders Chelsea are held 0-0 by in-form Birmingham on Boxing Day.

Cricket: Australia in command at MCG

2009-12-26T05:20:00.001-08:00

Cricket: Australia in command at MCG
Australia were in command after the first day of the traditional Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at the MCG, but both their openers agonisingly missed out on centuries.

Roy, Blake lead Trail Blazers past Nuggets

2009-12-26T04:00:00.001-08:00

Boxing: Pacquiao threatens law suit
Manny Pacquiao is threatening Floyd Mayweather Jr. with legal action following a row over drugs testing which leaves their proposed super-bout next year in doubt.
Roy, Blake lead Trail Blazers past Nuggets
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Brandon Roy had 41 points while wearing a thin brace to protect his sore left shoulder and Steve Blake added a season-high 17 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-96 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Athletes of the decade spotlight: Connor McCarthy
Connor McCarthy has been a step (or two or three) faster than his peers since he was an 8-year-old running around during recess at Branchville Elementary in Ridgefield. "I was always the kid that no one went for in tag," McCarthy joked.When McCarthy got to Ridgefield High -- a place where tag is neither popular nor socially acceptable -- he took his speed to the soccer field.