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NFL's Goodell sets up players forumFriday 20th of November 2009 04:25:44 PMNEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has formed a forum to address the lives of players on and off the field on several issues, including health and safety. The NFL Player Advisory Forum includes Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner, Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis, Denver safety Brian Dawkins, and NBC Sports analyst Tony Dungy, the former coach ... Read more |
Johnson signs contract extensionFriday 20th of November 2009 03:42:14 PMHOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Standout NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson signed a five-year contract extension Friday to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. The deal was made two days before Johnson attempts to claim an unprecedented fourth straight Sprint Cup title at Sunday's season-ending Ford 400 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Home... Read more |
Hearing for former NBA star postponedFriday 20th of November 2009 03:05:43 PMNEWARK, N.J., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A hearing for former NBA star Jayson Williams concerning the death a limo driver has been indefinitely postponed, the office of a New Jersey judge says. Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman ordered the postponement Friday on the day Williams was expected to accept a plea deal that called for him to serve at least 18 months in jail... Read more |
Violence erupts over soccer loss in EgyptFriday 20th of November 2009 02:21:20 PMCAIRO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Thirty-five people were hurt Friday before riot police quelled a violent protest after Egypt's World Cup loss to Algeria, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said. The BBC reported the demonstration, which involved people overturning a police van and throwing firebombs, took place in Cairo hours after nearly 1,000 Egyptians set Algerian flags... Read more |
Still no replay for France-Ireland matchFriday 20th of November 2009 01:16:12 PMNYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- International soccer officials on Friday again refused to allow a replay of a World Cup qualifying match between France and Ireland decided on a disputed goal. French star Thierry Henry admits he directed the ball with his hand, a deflection that set up a goal by Williams Gallas and tied the score in a match Wednesday with I... Read more |
Westwood up 2 at Dubai World ChampionshipFriday 20th of November 2009 09:50:35 AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Lee Westwood closed with two birdies in his final three holes Friday and has a 2-stroke lead halfway through the European PGA Tour's Dubai World Championship. Westwood shot 3-under-par 69 Friday and is at 9-under 135 after two rounds. Six golfers, including first-round leader Robert Allenby, are tied for second at ... Read more |
Spain back to world No. 1 rankingFriday 20th of November 2009 08:35:24 AMNYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Spain has regained to No. 1 spot, displacing Brazil in FIFA's men's world soccer rankings, released Friday. Brazil dropped 40 points in the ranking system, allowing Spain to retake the top spot. Brazil became No. 1 in July in the monthly rankings, dropping Spain to No. 2. The teams had held that order since then. Spai... Read more |
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 108, Chicago 93Friday 20th of November 2009 01:57:16 AMLOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds Thursday in his first appearance of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-93 win over Chicago. Gasol sat out the first 11 games of the season while nursing a strained right hamstring. He was 9-of-15 from the floor in his season debut. Kobe Bryant finished with 21 points, n... Read more |
NHL: Anaheim 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)Friday 20th of November 2009 12:57:44 AMANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Scott Niedermayer scored on the power play 52 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay. Anaheim let a three-goal lead get away but Niedermayer came through to end a four-game Ducks' losing streak. It was the opener of Anaheim's seven-game homestand. Bobby Ryan scored 6:52 int... Read more |
COL BKB: North Carolina 77, Ohio State 73Friday 20th of November 2009 12:48:39 AMNEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Deon Thompson helped North Carolina build a 19-point second-half lead Thursday and the No. 4 Tar Heels held on to defeat 15th-ranked Ohio State 77-73. North Carolina (4-0) advanced to the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. The Tar Heels will meet Syracuse in Friday's title contest. Syracuse was a... Read more |
NHL: Chicago 7, Calgary 1Friday 20th of November 2009 12:36:58 AMCALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Kris Versteeg scored twice during a second-period onslaught Thursday, sending the Chicago Blackhawks sailing to a 7-1 win over Calgary. The Blackhawks gave up a game-tying goal 14 seconds into the second period and then scored five times in the stanza. Both of Versteeg's goals came on the power play. Chicago did its da... Read more |
NHL: Columbus 4, Dallas 1Friday 20th of November 2009 12:16:38 AMDALLAS, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Steve Mason returned to his typical form by making 25 saves Thursday and Columbus scored twice in each of the first two periods to defeat Dallas 4-1. Mason was sensational during his rookie season last year and led the Blue Jackets to their first playoff appearance. He has struggled this season and gave up eight goals to Detroit last We... Read more |
COL FB: Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28Thursday 19th of November 2009 11:45:43 PMSTILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Brandon Wheeden came off the bench to lead a second-half rally Thursday that allowed No. 13 Oklahoma State to escape with a 31-28 victory over Colorado. Starting quarterback Zac Robinson was unable to play because of an injury and backup Alex Cate did not complete a pass in nine attempts. Oklahoma State called on Wheeden, wh... Read more |
UPI Sports Calendar for Friday, Nov. 20Thursday 19th of November 2009 11:41:15 PM(All times Eastern) -0- Football NCAA (6) Boise State at Utah State, 9:30 p.m. -0- Basketball NBA Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Memphis at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 8 p.m. Washington at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.... Read more |
NHL: St. Louis 3, Phoenix 2 (OT)Thursday 19th of November 2009 11:31:34 PMST. LOUIS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Erik Johnson took the puck from one end of the rink to the other and scored just 17 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving St. Louis a 3-2 win over Phoenix. T.J. Oshie scored for St. Louis 2:35 into the third period and it remained tied until Johnson's spectacular rush earned the Blues their second win in nine games. The defen... Read more |
NHL: Nashville 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)Thursday 19th of November 2009 11:22:41 PMNASHVILLE, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Martin Erat scored in the third round of the shootout Thursday, giving the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over New Jersey. It was the fourth straight victory for Nashville and its eighth win in 10 games. The Devils, who remained tied with Pittsburgh atop the Atlantic Division, lost their second in a row. Jason Arnott scored... Read more |
NBA: New Orleans 110, Phoenix 103Thursday 19th of November 2009 11:12:29 PMNEW ORLEANS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Darren Collison scored nine point during a late-game run Thursday that lifted the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-103 victory over Phoenix. The Hornets have won back-to-back games for the first time this season, both of them coming after General Manager Jeff Bower took over the coaching position from the dismissed Byron Scott. ... Read more |
NHL: Ottawa 6, Pittsburgh 2Thursday 19th of November 2009 10:57:05 PMOTTAWA, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Chris Phillips scored two of Ottawa's four third-period goals Thursday, allowing the Senators to break open a close game and defeat Pittsburgh 6-2. Ottawa scored six unanswered goals after giving up the first tally just 69 seconds into the contest. The Senators have put together consecutive victories for the first time in a month. Read more |
COL BKB: Minnesota 76, Utah Valley 51Thursday 19th of November 2009 10:56:43 PMMINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Rodney Williams and Damian Johnson helped Minnesota pull away late in the first half Thursday and the No. 18 Golden Gophers went on to down Utah Valley 76-51. Minnesota won its third game of the season, all at home, but found itself locked in a close battle as time wound down in the opening period. The Gophers held only a 21... Read more |
COL BKB: Kansas 94, Central Arkansas 54Thursday 19th of November 2009 10:52:23 PMLAWRENCE, Kan., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Tyrel Reed was one of four Kansas players with 12 points Thursday and the No. 1 Jayhawks rolled to a 94-44 victory over Central Arkansas. Kansas shot 55.9 percent from the floor and held Central Arkansas without a point during a 12-minute stretch of the first half while going on a 23-0 run. Reed scored all his points fr... Read more |
