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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:23:02 +0100
Strength Coaches Have Valued Role at Oklahoma and Florida
Geographical References: Oklahoma
Jerry Schmidt and Mickey Marotti have made their teams tough, one drill at a time.
Oklahoma Tackle Guided by Memories of His Mother
Geographical References: Oklahoma
Gerald McCoy, a sophomore defensive tackle for Oklahoma, will try to win the national championship that his mother predicted.
Giants? Spagnuolo Can Write His Own Ticket
Where?s the next stop on Steve Spagnuolo?s football coaching odyssey? At least four teams may want the Giants? defensive coordinator to be their head coach.
Browns Pick Mangini to Take Over as Coach
After being fired by the Jets 10 days ago following a disastrous season, the Cleveland Browns announced Eric Mangini would become their head coach.
Tom Williams Becomes the First Black Football Coach at Yale
As the new coach of the Bulldogs, Tom Williams is only the second black coach to take the helm of an Ivy League football team.
No. 2 Duke 79, Davidson 67: Blue Devils Hold Off Curry and Davidson
The Blue Devils (13-1) built a double-digit lead in the first half and survived a 21-point second half from Davidson guard Stephen Curry to escape with a 79-67 win over the Wildcats.
Bad Habits Catch Up With Knicks at Start of 4-Game Trip
According to Knicks Coach Mike D?Antoni, the first step to packaging the energy his team had against the Celtics last week, is moving past old habits.
Canadiens 6, Rangers 3: Canadiens Rookie Realizes a Dream at the Garden
For Max Pacioretty, a rookie forward for the Montreal Canadiens, playing on a line with one of his Ranger idols, Alex Kovalev, on Wednesday was a dream come true.
With Woods Absent, Youthful Newcomers Prepare to Challenge
Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas have enough game to be mentioned as potential challengers to the world?s No. 1 golfer, Tiger Woods, at the 2009 Mercedes Championship in Maui.
Baseball Roundup: The Mets Talk Pitching With Boras
Scott Boras visited the Mets front office on Wednesday to discuss his coveted free-agent starters, Derek Lowe and Oliver Pérez.
N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Jump Out to Early Lead and Win at Home Again
Vince Carter had 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Nets beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 100-89, on Wednesday night for their third straight home victory.
College Basketball Roundup: Harvard Upsets No. 17 Boston College
Geographical References: North Carolina
Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Harvard to an upset over No. 17 Boston College, 82-70, three days after the Eagles upset previously top-ranked North Carolina.
Senators? Ruutu Penalized 2 Games for Biting
The National Hockey League suspended Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu for two games on Wednesday for biting Buffalo Sabres left wing Andrew Peters.
Tomlinson Says He?s Doubtful for Steelers
LaDainian Tomlinson confirmed Wednesday that he has a torn tendon in his groin and listed himself as doubtful for the San Diego Chargers? playoff game on Sunday.
N.F.L. Roundup: The Cowboys Cut Their Ties With Adam Jones
Cornerback and returner Adam Jones was released by the Dallas Cowboys after a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-the-field fight.
Boston College Fires Coach After Jets Interview
Boston College?s athletic director, Gene DeFilippo, followed through on his threat to fire Coach Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed for the Jets coaching vacancy.
For Playoffs, Giants Look for the Right Blend Between Kickers
Geographical References: New York / New York, New York / Philadelphia, New York
Giants Coach Tom Coughlin is deciding what combination of kickers he will use when New York faces Philadelphia on Sunday.
Sports of The Times: Sun Shines on a Sooner From Detroit
Geographical References: Oklahoma
Rare on the rosters of the two teams in the B.C.S. title game is the Rust Belt representative. Brandon Walker?s Oklahoma teammates kid him about being from Detroit.
Mangini Lands on His Feet, While Jets Fans Land Hard
Eric Mangini?s quick turnaround from the Jets to the Browns looks like the couple who gets divorced, and a few days later the husband remarries.
Sports Business: Cuban Tells Why He Is No Longer in Cubs? Lineup
Mark Cuban hit the blogosphere to explain why trying to spend $1 billion on the Chicago Cubs was not easy.
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