Piniella hired by Yankees' YES Network (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Former Yankees manager Lou Piniella has been hired by the team's YES Network as a special contributor. Piniella will help with 20-30 events this year, including some game telecasts. He also is with the team as a spring training instructor in Tampa, Fla., near his home. A member of the Yankees' World Series-winning teams in 1977 and `78, Piniella managed them from 1986-87, was general manager… read more »

Yankees pitcher Nova says arm is 'perfect' after strain

New York Post

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:42 PM

TAMPA -- Ivan Nova… read more »

Yankees roll the dice on Aardsma

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Brian Cashman has gone shopping in the bargain bin once again. The Yankees signed former Seattle closer… read more »

It's official: Sweet Lou joins YES Network

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Lou Piniella is returning to TV and the Yankees. Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network brass made it official Wednesday, saying Piniella will join the network as a special contributor. Last December, the Daily News reported Piniella was headed to YES. … read more »

Yankees sign former Mariners closer Aardsma

New York Post

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM

With an eye on possibly late this season but clearly focused on 2013, the Yankees signed right-handed reliever Dave Aardsma to a one-year deal Wednesday worth $500,000 and incentives. There is what Yankees GM Brian Cashman calls "a favorable'' club option for next year. Aardsma had Tommy John surgery… read more »

Pujols objects to Angels' 'El Hombre' billboards

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Albert Pujols is objecting to the Angels "El Hombre" ads… read more »

Rangers' Ryan: Yu 'more polished' than I was

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan excited about seeing Yu Darvish take the mound and added that the 25-year-old is more polished at this stage of his career than Ryan was… read more »

Rangers' Ryan: OF Hamilton has club's support

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan says that Josh Hamilton must face his issues head-on and that he has the support of the organization… read more »

Angels sign Isringhausen

SI.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:04 PM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Veteran right-hander Jason Isringhausen has agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels… read more »

Angels sign reliever Isringhausen to minor deal

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Angels sign veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen to minor league deal… read more »

Le Banner Injured; Valentijn Overeem Meets Marcin Rozalski in New KSW 18 Headliner

Sherdog.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

French kickboxing veteran Jerome Le Banner has suffered a knee injury and will be unable to compete against Polish talent Marcin Rozalski at KSW 18… read more »

NSAC Suspends Nick Diaz for Positive Marijuana Test Until Disciplinary Hearing

Sherdog.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporarily suspended Nick Diaz on the heels of his positive marijuana test after UFC 143… read more »

UFC 144's Yoshihiro Akiyama planning for a 'sexy fight in Japan'

MMA Junkie.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM

TOKYO - Japan, meet "Sexyama." Yoshihiro Akiyama said fans in the Land of the Rising Sun aren't familiar with the tongue-in-cheek nickname that stateside fans have for him, and it's been awhile since they've seen him at all. Nonetheless, he feels it's his responsibility to show why American fans have taken such a liking to him and to make UFC 144 a success. <… read more »

Nate Marquardt Signed To Strikeforce Contract

MMA News.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM

By Chris Howie
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer

After being fired from the UFC by Dana White for failing a pre fight medical prior to a main event slot at UFC on Versus 4 last year, Nate Marquardt finds himself back under the Zuffa banner, thought not back in the UFC just yet.

During Tuesday night's episode of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV, it w… read more »

Bellator Returns To Casino Rama On May 4th

MMA News.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:07 PM

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Ward pleads guilty to reckless driving charge

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Hines Ward pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Wednesday after prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., dropped drunken driving charges against the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, according to multiple media reports… read more »

Tom Martinez, mentor to Pats' Brady, dies

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday on his 66th birthday… read more »

Brady's personal QB coach Martinez dies (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died. He was 67. Brady said in a statement posted on his Facebook page Wednesday that he is "deeply saddened by the passing of my coach, mentor and friend." "Coach Martinez's invaluable assistance and support will never be forgotten and will always have a lasting impact on my life,"… read more »

Bills' McGee restructures last two years of deal

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee has agreed to restructure the final two years of his contract, providing the team salary relief if he continues to miss playing time… read more »

Bills' McGee agrees to restructure deal (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee has agreed to restructure the final two years of his contract, providing the team salary relief if he continues to miss playing time. In exchange, McGee agreed to an incentive-laden deal based on him staying healthy and playing. Without going into detail, McGee's agent, Ron Raccuia, disclosed the nature of the restructured contract agreed to on Wednesday… read more »

Top-seed Donald loses in Match Play 1st round

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Luke Donald won't be playing the 18th hole at Dove Mountain this year, either… read more »

Tiger Woods rallies to win Match Play 1st round

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Battling a severe cold, Tiger Woods beat Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano 1 up in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain… read more »

Tour Report: Donald out, Tiger survives, upsets rule (PGATOUR.com)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Lyons/Getty Images No. 1 overall Luke Donald was upset in Wednesday… read more »

Woods rallies to beat Fernandez-Castano (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Tiger Woods saw a lot more of Dove Mountain than he wanted Wednesday. Surviving the rugged desert and erratic play, Woods rallied to beat Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano 1-up on Wednesday in the first round of the Match Play Championship. "If you're a little off, it can make you look like a fool," Woods said about the cactus-lined High Sonoran Desert layout… read more »

Match recaps: First round, Accenture Match Play Champ. (PGATOUR.com)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Match recaps: First round, Accenture Match Play Champ… read more »

Soccer / Premier League / Unstoppable Kiryat Shmona wins again as Hapoel Tel Aviv, Ashdod stumble

Haaretz

Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM

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Ranieri laments low confidence

SoccerNews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri said his team’s 1-0 loss at Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday reflected his… read more »

International friendly: China 2 Kuwait 0

SoccerNews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:49 PM

China and Kuwait both finished their friendly with just 10 men but it was the former who ran out 2-0… read more »

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

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Universidad de Chile hammers Godoy Cruz 5-1 (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM

A Junior Fernandes hat trick led Universidad de Chile to a 5-1 home victory over Argentina's Godoy Cruz in a Group 8 match in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. Fernandes scored in the 29th and first-half injury time, and added his third in the 72nd minute. Gustavo Lorenzetti picked another for the Chileans in the 34th and Angelo Enriquez scored in second-half stoppage time… read more »

Mancini: Tevez apology accepted

SoccerNews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says Carlos Tevez has been welcomed back to the club and could be back in… read more »

The Nightly Turbo: MGM CEO on Federal Online Poker, PokerStars Anniversary, and More

Pokernews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM

MGM CEO Jim Murren believes there will be federal online gaming in 2012, PokerStars is celebrating the sixth anniversary of the Sunday Million in March, and more… read more »

PokerStars.com EPT Copenhagen Day 2: Weisner Leads; Tureniec Eyes History

Pokernews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Melanie Weisner leads the PokerStars EPT Copenhagen field going into Day 3… read more »

EPT 8 Copenhagen: Grand Final Thoughts

Pokernews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Sarah chats up some poker players from around the world to get their thoughts on the recent news that the EPT Season 8 Grand Final will be in Monaco… read more »

PokerNews Top 10: Can't Miss Poker Tournaments

Pokernews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Making your poker tournament bucket list? Check out this PokerNews Top 10 for a little help… read more »

Atlantis Internet Group Launches First Legal Intranet Gaming Platform

Pokernews.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Atlantis Internet Group announced launch of the first form of legal Intranet gaming within the U.S. by the signing of agreements officially connecting the first two Native American Tribal Casinos in the company's Tribal Gaming Network… read more »

Nets' Humphries out vs. Magic with calf (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries missed Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic with a calf injury. Coach Avery Johnson said Humphries strained his left calf a couple of games ago. He is expected to return to action when the Nets get back from the All-Star break next week against Dallas… read more »

Nets' Humphries sits out as Howard arrives

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:07 PM

New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries will miss Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic with a strained left calf, Nets coach Avery Johnson said after the team's morning shootaround… read more »

Nets' Shawne Williams out for season (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 12:59 PM

New Jersey Nets forward Shawne Williams had surgery to repair an old fracture and remove two small bone fragments in his left foot Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the season. At the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Dr. Martin O'Malley, a foot specialist, and Nets orthopedist Dr. Riley Williams III, inserted three small screws to repair the fracture… read more »

Nets' Shawne Williams undergoes foot surgery

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Nets forward Shawne Williams underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a pre-existing fracture in his left foot and remove two small bone fragments, the team announced… read more »

Lin tells Nets' Humphries boos aren't right

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Following Monday's game between the teams at the Garden, New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin told New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries that he doesn't understand why Knicks fans boo Humphries… read more »

Holon takes tight one over slumping Netanya

Jerusalem Post

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Holon rebounded from its State Cup thrashing at the hands of Maccabi Tel Aviv with a dramatic 71-70 BSL victory… read more »

Mac Haifa-B. Yehuda play to nil-nil; Betar takes on Mac TA

Jerusalem Post

Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 11:00 PM

Eli Cohen set to begin his third tenure as Betar Jerusalem coach… read more »

Ohayon returns to lead Mac TA past Hapoel

Jerusalem Post

Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Jerusalem battles valiantly, only to have former star rally yellow-and-blue in OT… read more »

Blatt plays down importance of Hap J

Jerusalem Post

Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt is adamant that upcoming BSL encounter against Hapoel Jerusalem at Malha Arena is all but meaningless… read more »

Langford fuels Mac TA to Cup three-peat

Jerusalem Post

Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Yellow-and-blue crush Rishon Lezion 82-69 to capture club… read more »

Devils need OT to down Leafs, win fourth straight

SI.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM

TORONTO (AP) Pads still strapped on his legs, Jonas Gustavsson was a lonely figure in the Toronto Maple Leafs' dressing room well after a disappointing loss… read more »

Devils stay hot with win over Maple Leafs

New York Post

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 8:06 AM

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Gustavsson's gaffe costs Maple Leafs as Devils escape with 4-3 overtime victory

NHL.com

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 7:55 PM

TORONTO - Pads still strapped on his legs, Jonas Gustavsson was a lonely figure in the Maple Leafs' dressing room Tuesday night.The Toronto goalie misplayed a shot by New Jersey defenceman Mark Fayne in overtime that was going wide but instead wou… read more »

Devils-Maple Leafs Sum

NHL.com

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 7:51 PM

New Jersey 2 1 0 1-4Toronto 1 1 1 0-3First Period-1, New Jersey, Sykora 14 (Henrique, Taormina), 9:44. 2, New Jersey, Clarkson 23 (Elias, Sykora), 14:16. 3, Toronto, Connolly 9 (Franson, Crabb), 14:32.Second Period-4, Toronto, MacArthur 18 (Kulemi… read more »

Slauson expects Jets

NY Daily News

Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Santonio Holmes and Mark Sanchez struggled to get on the same page, and backup quarterback Greg McElroy said there were … read more »

Rex refuses to speculate on Peyton's place in Jets' franchise

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 8:54 PM

On Wednesday, inside the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, Rex Ryan, dressed in a dark suit and gold tie, wore his Super Bowl ring and made his first public appearance since the Giants claimed their fourth Lombardi trophy… read more »

Karl Dunbar to be new Jets defensive line coach

NY Daily News

Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 2:44 PM

The Jets confirmed a Daily News report from a couple weeks ago that Karl Dunbar will be the new defensive line coach. Dunbar, who spent the past six seasons on the Vikings' staff, will replace Mark Carrier. The Bengals announced on Monday that Carrier was hired as their new defensive backs ... … read more »

Plax, Humphries more hated than A-Rod

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Kris Humphries is finding out the hard way that being wed… read more »

SEE IT: Female fan confuses Sanchez, Eli on live TV at parade

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:53 AM

An embarrassing moment for one female fan at the New York Giants Super Bowl victory parade was nationally televised - and has gained some attention for the sheer awkwardness of the situation… read more »

NASCAR veteran turns to Giants for inspiration

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Jeff Gordon stood on Lucas Oil Stadium's sidelines for Super Bowl XLVI with the upcoming Daytona 500 rooted in the back of his mind… read more »

Cruz scores deal to author memoir

Fox Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Victor Cruz, the salsa-dancing standout wide receiver for the New York Giants, will soon be able to add author to his list of accomplishments… read more »

Ex-Giants great Carson won't run for Congress

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson has ruled out running for Congress as a Democrat in New Jersey… read more »

Jacobs expects to return to Giants

New York Post

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 7:20 AM

Brandon Jacobs has one year remaining on his contract, and amid strong speculation he will not return to the Giants, the running back said he expects to be back next season. … read more »

Jacobs now 'expects' to return to Giants

NY Daily News

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Brandon Jacobs has made it clear that he wants to return to the Giants, and with each offseason interview he does he sounds more and more certain that he actually will. … read more »

Ferrer reaches Copa Claro quarterfinals

Fox Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Top-seeded David Ferrer of Spain defeated Argentine Facundo Bagnis 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa Claro clay-court tournament in the Argentine captial… read more »

Top-seeded Ferrer makes Copa Claro quarters

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Top-seeded David Ferrer of Spain defeated Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-3, 6-4 Wedensday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa Claro clay-court tournament… read more »

No. 1 seed Ferrer advances in Argentina (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Top-seeded David Ferrer of Spain defeated Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-3, 6-4 Wedensday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa Claro clay-court tournament. Japan's 22-year-old Kei Nishikori beat Romania's Victor Hanescu of Romania 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the last eight. No. 6 Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland also made the quarterfinals, winning 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 over Benoit Paire of France… read more »

Tsonga, Tipsarevic cruise to Open 13 quarters

ESPN

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia won in straight sets Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Open 13… read more »

Tsonga rolls past Mahut in Marseille (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia won in straight sets Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Open 13. The top-seeded Frenchman did not face a break point, winning 36 of his 41 service points. Tsonga took a 3-0 lead in the first set and broke Mahut twice in the second… read more »

Angels sign RHP Isringhausen (AP)

Yahoo! Sports

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Veteran right-hander Jason Isringhausen has agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The 39-year-old Isringhausen agreed to the deal Wednesday. He went 3-3 with a 4.05 ERA while pitching in 53 games for the New York Mets last season, his 15th in the majors. Isringhausen is third among active players with 300 career saves despite missing most of the 2009 season and all of 2010… read more »

Mets sell shares to Cohen, group: source

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM

The Mets have received commitments from billionaire hedge-fund investor Steve Cohen and six other investors to purchase $20 million minority shares in their embattled club, sources familiar with the deal told the Daily News on Wednesday. … read more »

Tejada remains in Panama without visa

NY Daily News

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Terry Collins knows that Ruben Tejada is not late. He also knows that the young man who will replace Jose Reyes has already impressed with hustle and precocious baseball instincts. The manager even called himself … read more »

Mets have right manager at wrong time

New York Post

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM

PORT ST. LUCIE … read more »

Mets' Niese gets a nose job, Beltran gets the bill

SI.com

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Last summer, Carlos Beltran offered to foot the bill if then-Mets teammate Jonathan Niese received a nose job… read more »