Wisconsin holds off late rally by Hokies Dec 2, 2008
Trevon Hughes hit a leaning floater in the lane with 0. 9 seconds left and Wisconsin (6-1) survived a furious rally by host Virginia Tech (4-3) on Monday night, winning 74-72 in the opener of the 10th Annual ACC-Big Ten Challenge. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs | WNBA: League president reveals Comets are disbanding Dec 2, 2008
Originally published Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM. WNBA Orender says new owners couldn't be found for Houston franchise: WNBA President Donna Orender said the franchise that won the league's. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Florida vs. Alabama: Key matchup Dec 2, 2008
The Pouncey twins vs. Terrence Cody. Gators center Maurkice Pouncey and twin brother/right guard Mike Pouncey have been dominant at times this season, but they also haven't faced the 380-pound mountain that is Terrence Cody. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
No. 23 Florida vs. FAMU scouting report Dec 2, 2008
No. 23 Florida vs. Florida A TIPOFF: 7 p.m. at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville. BROADCASTS: TV Sun Sports; Radio 540 AM (WFLF). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Darren EliotVIEW FROM THE ICE Dec 2, 2008
After all, outside of a couple of iconic players -- namely Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux -- no one has sold the NHL product to the public over the past 25 years, particularly in Canada, more than Grapes ... More NHL Latest NHL News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Players look for roles in Burke's masterplan Dec 2, 2008
The Leafs broke open a dull game with two power-play goals in the third period from Matt Stajan and Mikail Grabovski to beat the Kings 3-1 for their second consecutive NHL win. The Leafs also lost winger Jamal Mayers, who broke his hand when he fell into a goal post in the first period. (Globe and Mail)
Canadians stranded by Thai unrest to receive flight out Dec 2, 2008
We have at least three individuals in our group who were not able to secure medications that they needed, said McDonald, a former NHL announcer and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. We still have several whose insurance companies have not gone about renewing or extending the courtesy of extending their travel insurance though this ordeal. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Pampling wins Australian Masters in playoff Dec 2, 2008
The Associated Press Published: December 1, 2008. Rod Pampling won the Australian Masters on Sunday, beating Australian countryman Marcus Fraser with a par on the third playoff hole. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Burress posts bail, will appear in court in March Dec 2, 2008
By COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press Writer Colleen Long, Associated Press Writer. AP New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, right, arrives at Manhattan Supreme Court for arraignment with an unidentified. (Yahoo News)
AP NewsBreak: Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour Dec 2, 2008
" ___ AP Writer Jerome Pugmire in Paris contributed to this report. Buzz Up More... Most Viewed - Sports AFP AP AFP The Sporting News AP Most Blogged - Sports FanHouse Mon Dec 1, 10:55 am EDT chicagotribune.com - Sports Mon Dec 1, 8:13 pm EDT FOXSports.com News Mon Dec 1, 1:31 pm EDT Elsewhere on the Web Alerts Get an alert when there are new stories about: Jonathan Vaughters Lance Armstrong Alberto Contador bike race 2009 Tour de France Add Selected Alerts Also on Yahoo! News Daily Features... (Yahoo News)
Williams, Slaton lead Texans past Jags 30-17 Dec 2, 2008
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer Kristie Rieken, Ap Sports Writer. Tue Dec 2, 12:17 am ET. (Yahoo News)
Packers, Red Sox overtake Steelers in fans' loyalty Dec 2, 2008
The study found the Steelers were in the top 10 across the NFL, National Hockey League, NBA and Major League Baseball in "premium value," meaning fans see their games to be a good value even though they have a high cost. Those findings will likely be of interest to the ownership group coming together behind Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, as he works to buy team shares from his four brothers by the end of this month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Baseball: Who hired the best assistant? Dec 2, 2008
com - Bullpen session: The best assistant hire. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Which team is UNC's biggest ACC threat? Dec 2, 2008
com - Which team is UNC's biggest ACC threat. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Packers biggest brand with local folks Dec 2, 2008
The Packers ranked first among 122 team brands in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball in home-market strength. "What this is saying is the following the Packers have is more intensely loyal to supporting the Packers than any other team," said Len Perna, president and chief executive of New Jersey-based Turnkey Sports & Entertainment. (USA Today -- Money)
Hubert 'Pit' Martin dies in snowmobile accident Dec 2, 2008
MONTREAL -- Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said ... Martin played 1,101 NHL games with the , , Blackhawks and , amassing 809 points from 1963 to 1979. (ESPN -- NHL)
Anderson makes 37 saves in Panthers' 4-0 win Dec 2, 2008
Anderson was steady in his second shutout this season and sixth in the NHL. He stopped 43 shots in Friday's shootout loss to the Rangers on the heels of a solid relief appearance for Vokoun in another shootout defeat against New Jersey on Wednesday ... Valiquette wasn't treated much better at 1:00 of the third period when Frolik made it 4-0 with his second NHL goal in 20 career games during a 2-on-1. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Taking on the world Dec 2, 2008
Rivals High - USA Football takes on the world. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Packers Rank No. 1 In Local Branding Dec 2, 2008
The Packers ranked first among 122 team brands in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball in home-market strength. Some 12,000 fans in 47 U.S. and Canadian markets participated in the second annual survey in June by the market research and executive search and recruiting firm, which calculated a brand score for each team based on dozens of factors. (Click2Houston, TX)
Source: Hampton ready to rejoin Astros Dec 2, 2008
Miscellany Ex-Bruin dies in snowmobile accident Hubert "Pit" Martin, 64, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s and a former Bruin, died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said ... Martin played 1,101 NHL games from 1963-79, and was part of a blockbuster trade in 1967, when he and two others were sent to Chicago in the deal that made Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, and Fred Stanfield part of a Bruins dynasty. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Comcast Launches Setanta Sports in Boston and Brookline Dec 2, 2008
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. About Setanta Sports in the US. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beyoncé and Solange Bring Hope to the Holidays on Fuse Dec 2, 2008
MSG Media is a division of Madison Square Garden, L.P., which is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and which manages wholly-owned live... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Sports Briefs Dec 2, 2008
A Finnish court fined former NHL player Jere Karalahti 1,490 euros (US$1,900) on Monday for using cocaine last year. The Helsinki City Court found Karalahti guilty of using cocaine in March last year, based on a photograph found on a friends laptop that shows a white, powdery substance in Karalahtis nose. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Former NHLer dies after snowmobile accident Dec 2, 2008
Martin, a four-time NHL all-star in the 1960s and '70s who played 11 seasons with the Blackhawks, died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake near his home town of Rouyn-Noranda, Que ... (Steve Babineau/NHL I via Getty Images) ... "He always came back in the summer to play golf," Tallon, now general manager of the Blackhawks, recalled of his fellow native of Rouyn-Noranda, a hockey hotbed that produced a long line of NHL stars. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Players look for roles in Burke's masterplan Dec 2, 2008
The Leafs broke open a dull game with two power-play goals in the third period from Matt Stajan and Mikail Grabovski to beat the Kings 3-1 for their second consecutive NHL win. The Leafs also lost winger Jamal Mayers, who broke his hand when he fell into a goal post in the first period. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Bruins can dig deeper Dec 1, 2008
Tim Thomas, third in the NHL in goals-against average (1. 88) and second in save percentage. (Boston Globe)
Panthers get net dividend Dec 1, 2008
Anderson was steady in his second shutout this season and sixth in the NHL. He stopped 43 shots in Friday's shootout loss to the Rangers on the heels of a solid relief appearance for Vokoun in another shootout defeat against New Jersey Wednesday ... "It was exciting to celebrate and have the guys come out on the ice. Just the way the guys reacted was pretty cool," said the 36-year-old Tkachuk, a former Malden Catholic and Boston University star who has 511 goals in 17 NHL seasons ... Modano, the... (Boston Globe)
US stars Modano, Tkachuk reach milestones in wins Dec 1, 2008
The 38-year-old became the 31st NHL player to reach 1,300 points and pushed his record for goals by a U.S.-born player to 537. "I've been blessed to have been around this long," said Modano, the Michigan native playing his 20th NHL season all with the Stars ... The 36-year-old has 511 goals and 489 assists in 17 NHL seasons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Dec 1, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. Wisconsin at Virginia Tech. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Falcon Hockey Team Off This Week Dec 1, 2008
The Friday contest will be the first appearance this year for the Falcons on the NHL Network Friday Game of the Week. The game will air live on NHL Network in both the United States and Canada ... The game will also air locally on a tape-delayed basis on BCSN. The Saturday game is part of the CCHA/Comcast Saturday Game of the Week and will air live on the NHL Network in Canada and on Comcast Television. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Anderson shuts out Rangers Dec 1, 2008
Video: NHL from NBC Sports. Nov. 11: NHL on NBC broadcaster Mike "Doc" Emrick talks about what he's seen, and accomplished, in his career as a play-by-play man ... Anderson was steady in his second shutout this season and sixth in the NHL. He stopped 43 shots in Fridays shootout loss to the Rangers on the heels of a solid relief appearance for Vokoun in another shootout defeat against New Jersey on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tkachuk joins 1,000-point club in victory against Thrashers Dec 1, 2008
Keith Tkachuk became the sixth U.S.-born player to score 1,000 NHL points ... Tkachuk, in his 17th NHL season, has 511 goals and 489 assists in 1,077 games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brian Burke Comes to Toronto Dec 1, 2008
From , "Born in Providence, RI and raised in Edina, MN, Burke was named the Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations by the Vancouver Canucks in June of 1987. Burke left Vancouver to serve as General Manager of the Hartford Whalers for one season in 1992, before joining the NHL front office as Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations in September of 1993.". The copyright of the article Brian Burke Comes to Toronto in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Role Players Key to Penguins' Succe... Dec 1, 2008
They rank seventh in the NHL averaging 3 ... While Malkin and Crosby are currently first and second in the NHL with 39 and 34 points, respectively, the contributions of Kris Letang, Dany Sabourin, Tyler Kennedy and newcomers Alex Goligoski, Miroslav Satan and Mike Zigomanis cannot be understated ... Alex Goligoski and Kris Letang have both fit in admirably on the power play in the absence of Sergei Gonchar and Ryan Whitney, and Zigomanis leads the entire NHL in face-off percentage, winning draws... (Suite101.com)
Sites to beholdMany high-profile athletes have embraced the Web as a way to connect with fans and raise their profiles, but others haven't yet clicked with the Internet Dec 1, 2008
Sidney Crosby, the 21-year-old captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is the hottest entity in the NHL, but his official site, crosby87. com, has yet to get off the ground. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Flames rock 'Nucks on 'Dome retro night Dec 1, 2008
For the second time this season, the Flames were facing a netminder making his National Hockey League debut. On Oct. 17, it was Edmonton's Jeff Deslauriers, who beat Calgary. (Calgary Herald)
Live on TV (2) Dec 1, 2008
7 p.m. NHL: Colorado at Minnesota (VERSUS). 7:30 p.m. NFL: Jacksonville at Houston (ESPN). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A Star ‘jets' through Cedar Park Dec 1, 2008
Hull trails only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe in all-time NHL goals. I always thought my most lasting memory of Hull would be when he slipped a shot past Dominik Hasek in overtime of Game 6 to beat the Buffalo Sabres to win the Stanley Cup for the Dallas Stars in 1999. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Morning Kickoff Dec 1, 2008
LOADING Dec 01, 2008 - 04:05:26 CST Trivia answer. From 1D: Sylvester Croom, who was named the head coach at Mississippi State on Dec. 1, 2003. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Modano powers Stars Dec 1, 2008
Modano broke a tie with his 537th career goal, beating rookie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers from the left circle off a feed from Brad Richards to become the 31st NHL player with 1,300 points ... Tkachuk, 36 and playing his 17th NHL season, has 511 goals and 489 assists in 1,077 games ... PANTHERS 4, RANGERS 0: At New York, Stephen Weiss and Gregory Campbell scored 12 seconds apart for Florida in the second period, and Craig Anderson made 37 saves for his second shutout of the season and sixth overall... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blown Lead To Blues Give Blueland The Blues Dec 1, 2008
Tkachuk is the 72nd NHL player to reach the 1,000 point mark and only the sixth U.S. born player to do so. One Last Shout-Out For The Weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gators look ahead to Crimson Tide Dec 1, 2008
LET'S LOOK AHEAD: College games don't get more colossal than this Saturday's national title semifinal of sorts between No. 2 Florida (11-1) and No. 1 Alabama (12-0) in the championship game in Atlanta. Winner goes to Miami for the national title. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Florida Gators roll past UMKC 86-65 at Amway Arena Dec 1, 2008
Florida's trip to provided a mix of awkward and warm moments for the Gators. No. 17 Florida (5-1) coasted past the University of Missouri-Kansas City (3-5) 86-65 Sunday afternoon in Orlando during the inaugural Gator Jam benefiting. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dolphins defense shuts down Rams in win Dec 1, 2008
The Associated Press. 5:43 PM EST, November 30, 2008. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
National Basketball Association: Roundup of Saturday and Friday games Dec 1, 2008
Frank Franklin II/AP New York Knicks' Al Harrington shooting over Golden State Warriors' Ronny Turiaf on Saturday in New York. Harrington scored 36 points as the Knicks won the game 138-125. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sri Lanka sweeps series 5-0 after 19-run victory Dec 1, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 30, 2008. Muttiah Muralitharan took five wickets Sunday to lead Sri Lanka to a 19-run win over Zimbabwe and a 5-0 sweep in the limited-overs series. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ottawa must get Canadians out of Bangkok: Liberal MP Dec 1, 2008
The Canadian tour group is mostly made up of people from Ontario and includes John (Jiggs) McDonald, a former NHL announcer and Hockey Hall of Fame member. They were due to leave Bangkok for home Wednesday when the protesters sealed off the airport. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Pack's late breakdowns hand Panthers 35-31 win Dec 1, 2008
By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writer Chris Jenkins, Ap Sports Writer. Sun Nov 30, 6:14 pm ET. (Yahoo News)
Western Kentucky stuns No. 3 Louisville Dec 1, 2008
Eight months after their run to the Sweet 16, the Hilltoppers pulled off perhaps the biggest upset of the first month of this young season by knocking off No. 3 68-54 on Sunday afternoon at the Sommet Center, the home of the NHL's Nashville Predators, in front of a half-filled arena of 8,193 fans. Sunday's win was more shocking than the NCAA tournament run. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Strength vs. strength Dec 1, 2008
com College Football - Monday with Mike: Breaking down the title games. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dienhart's Week 14 Awards Dec 1, 2008
com College Football - The envelope, please: Dienhart's awards. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
On the BCS: OU jumps Texas, into Big 12 title game Dec 1, 2008
com College Football - Oklahoma jumps over Texas in BCS standings. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rogers mailbag: Embracing big-time assistants Dec 1, 2008
com - Mailbag: Bringing in big-time assistants. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
High schools: RivalsHigh Top 50 scoreboard Dec 1, 2008
com - RivalsHigh Top 50 Scoreboard. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Does Pesonen fit in? (Today) Dec 1, 2008
Q: About Janne Pesonen, Michel Therrien recently said, "When you call up a player like this ... you want some answers" and, "It's going to be a test for him. What exactly is he "testing," other than Pesonen's ability to ride the pine? Janne has barely gotten seven minutes of ice time per game, the third-lowest total on the team in the last two games. Janne is a candidate to play on Sidney Crosby's left side, but Therrien seems to be going out of his way to put him everywhere but there. What... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NHL Roundup: Panthers' goalie shuts down Rangers (Today) Dec 1, 2008
NHL Roundup: Panthers' goalie shuts down Rangers ... Anderson was steady in his second shutout this season and sixth in the NHL. He stopped 43 shots in Friday's shootout loss to the Rangers on the heels of a solid relief appearance for Vokoun in another shootout defeat against New Jersey Wednesday ... Modano, the career goal leader among U.S.-born players, became the 31st player in NHL history with 1,300 points. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Galt races to 18th-place finish at state cross country meet Dec 1, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
St. Mary's headed to NorCal Division III volleyball finals Dec 1, 2008
St. Mary's headed to NorCal Division III volleyball finals. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Moore, Antropov give Burke and Maple Leafs 4-2 win Dec 1, 2008
Richards narrowed it to 3-2 by scoring Philadelphia's NHL-leading ninth short-handed goal of the season. He one-timed a pass from Simon Gagne behind goalie Vesa Toskala at 17:23. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Hockey 101: Don't leave after the second period Dec 1, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008. RAPID CITY--Rapid City Rush coach Joe Ferras, who has been through opening nights for new hockey franchises before, is sure Rapid City s first game on home ice on Nov. 29 will turn out far better than the Central Hockey League curtain-raiser between Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas, a few years back. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sundin draws the line Dec 1, 2008
The former Leafs captain has been lounging around Southern California for the last several weeks, allegedly working out and meeting with a succession of NHL general managers, who beat a path to his door ... Not that it should matter to Leaf fans your agent would wager a substantial amount of money, probably enough to cover the bar tab for half a dozen NHL GMs that new boss Brian Burke will find a way to encourage Mats to find employment elsewhere should he ever make up his mind about playing. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
For the record Nov 30, 2008
He coached the NHL franchise before it moved from Kansas City to Colorado. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Keeping the Bruins, and their skates, sharp Nov 30, 2008
Dumas says that an National Hockey League equipment manager can earn from $55,000 to $120,000 a year or more depending on the team and location, and that one of the common misconceptions of his job is that he just sits on the bench and watches the game. "'Man, you have the best job,' is what I'll hear; but what they don't see is when you're at the rink at 3 a.m., unpacking a wet bag, and getting only three to four hours sleep, because you have to be back at the rink in a few hours for practice,"... (Boston Globe)
Sports calendar Nov 30, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008. PBA Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Crabb becomes 12th Alaskan to reach NHL Nov 30, 2008
Joey Crabb of Anchorage had spent a week with the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers while on his first promotion from the American Hockey League, and he began to wonder if he would ever make his debut in the world's best hockey league ... Crabb, 25, made his debut in Atlanta's 4-3 overtime loss to visiting Nashville to become the 12th Alaskan to play in the NHL. ... More than nine years after he left Anchorage as a teenager to chase his dream, Crabb's became the sixth Alaskan currently in the NHL.. (Anchorage Daily News)
