Sports News http://www.topix.com/sports http://www.topix.com/rss/sports.xml News on Sports continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. en-us 240 Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Ronaldo involved in Ferrari crash http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/ronaldo-involved-in-ferrari-crash?fromrss=1 Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has written off his Ferrari in a crash near Manchester Airport.

]]> BBC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:19:50 GMT 0901083U2FD3 0 Oklahoma, Florida finally get to play http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/oklahoma-florida-finally-get-to-play?fromrss=1 Bob Stoops posed next to the crystal football and played along with a wave of photographers.

]]> The Journal News Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:56:28 GMT 0901089O9O25 1 Millsap, Jazz beat tired Hornets http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/millsap-jazz-beat-tired-hornets?fromrss=1 Paul Millsap had 27 points and 14 rebounds to extend his NBA-leading double-double streak to 19 games and the Utah Jazz took advantage of the weary New Orleans Hornets in a 116-90 victory Wednesday night.

]]> Atwater Signal Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:40:08 GMT 090107GAFPJ9 0 Pretty Tough | Gatorade scores with G http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/pretty-tough-gatorade-scores-with-g?fromrss=1 Have you seen the new commercial for Gatorade called "What's G?" The spot features Serena Williams, Misty May Treanor & Kerri Walsh,A Candace Parker,A the legendary Muhammad Ali, and a bevy of other ...

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:22:00 GMT 09010672EUFM 0 Longhorns, Buckeyes ready for Fiesta Bowl http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/longhorns-buckeyes-ready-for-fiesta-bowl?fromrss=1 GLENDALE, Ariz. - Texas coach Mack Brown has a theory about bowl games. "If the teams are fairly even, the team that wants to be there the most and has the edge and is more motivated usually wins," Brown said.

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:48:07 GMT 090105A1PF5K 131 Downing father reveals 'frustration' http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/downing-father-reveals-frustration?fromrss=1 Stewart Downing's father has claimed his son has little choice but to leave Middlesbrough if he wants to fulfil his ambitions.

]]> Skegness Today Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:52:45 GMT 090105QTVAG9 0 Teenager killed in Norfolk http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/teenager-killed-in-norfolk?fromrss=1 Teenager killed in Norfolk

]]> ClipSyndicate Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:20:07 GMT 090105R2CLMO 0 Top-ranked Heels stumble vs. B.C. http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/top-ranked-heels-stumble-vs-b-c?fromrss=1 Tyrese Rice and Boston College put an end to all that talk of whether No. 1 North Carolina could go unbeaten.

]]> Times Leader Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:47:46 GMT 090104R39F7E 2 Eagles fly past Vikings with 26-14 playoff victory http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/eagles-fly-past-vikings-with-26-14-playoff-victory?fromrss=1 All but forgotten as postseason contenders, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions.

Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, and the Eagles spoiled the Vikings' first home playoff game in eight years with a 26-14 victory Sunday.

'I've seen this team have confidence in each other and try to have one another's back,' McNabb said. 'What you're seeing is a team playing with a lot of energy, playing with emotion, and just having fun.'

]]> The Associated Press Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:20:33 GMT 090104F1GL2B 5 Ravens rout Dolphins http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/ravens-rout-dolphins?fromrss=1 Chad Pennington waited in front of his end zone, the last line of defense for the Miami Dolphins.

]]> PennLive.com Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:51:22 GMT 09010443HT49 13 Atlanta's Mike Smith edges Miami's Sparano for NFL Coach of Year award http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/atlantas-mike-smith-edges-miamis-sparano-for-nfl-coach-of-year-award?fromrss=1 Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.

]]> 680News Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:19:38 GMT 090104T4OITG 2 Downing to hand in transfer request http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/downing-to-hand-in-transfer-request?fromrss=1 Middlesbrough's resolve to hang on to Stewart Downing will be tested on Monday when the midfielder is expected to hand in a transfer request.

]]> Ireland.com Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:52:49 GMT 09010416CVSQ 2 Sproles lifts Chargers to 'wild' OT win over Colts http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/sproles-lifts-chargers-to-wild-ot-win-over-colts?fromrss=1 Peyton Manning has his MVP award and nothing more, outdone again in January by the San Diego Chargers.

]]> Sentinel Plus Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:32:33 GMT 0901047JOGUL 34 Kurt Warner leads Cards to playoff win http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/kurt-warner-leads-cards-to-playoff-win?fromrss=1 Kurt Warner led the Cardinals to a 30-24 win over the Falcons. The Cardinals set a team record for points in a playoff game in the victory.

]]> Mochila Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:09:35 GMT 090103RSNSC1 3 Ellis scores a pair as Sabres beat Bruins 4-2 http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/ellis-scores-a-pair-as-sabres-beat-bruins-4-2?fromrss=1 Matt Ellis scored a pair of goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 win over Boston on Saturday, snapping the Bruins' 10-game winning streak and handing them their first home loss since late October.

]]> Boston.com Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:41:01 GMT 090103R7LT93 5 Andy Murray beats Rafael Nadal in Abu Dhabi final http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/andy-murray-beats-rafael-nadal-in-abu-dhabi-final?fromrss=1 In a strong statement leading to the Australian Open, Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on consecutive days.

The Scotsman defeated the top-ranked Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 Saturday to capture the Capitala World Tennis Championship exhibition and $250,000 winner-take-all prize. A day earlier in the semifinals, he topped the No. 2-ranked Federer 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6).

The tournament, not part of the ATP Tour, included six of the world's top 10 players.

Murray, who put on more muscle during the offseason, is ranked No. 4 and has yet to win a Grand Slam. He has a chance to change that at the Australian Open, which starts starts Jan. 19.

]]> The Associated Press Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:20:53 GMT 090103B22T6K 4 Magpies confirm Ferguson interest http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/magpies-confirm-ferguson-interest?fromrss=1 Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has confirmed Scotland and Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson is one of the men on his transfer window wishlist.

]]> Ireland.com Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:53:11 GMT 090103OC70OI 2 Utes complete perfect season, upset 'Bama in Sugar http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/utes-complete-perfect-season-upset-bama-in-sugar?fromrss=1 While confetti rained down from the Louisiana Superdome roof, jubilant Utah players and coaches held aloft the Sugar Bowl trophy and proclaimed themselves the No.

]]> Journal Gazette Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:30:59 GMT 09010311LLPO 20 Hornets beat Trail Blazers http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/hornets-beat-trail-blazers?fromrss=1 David West had 25 points, Chris Paul added 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

]]> Thestate.com Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:07:02 GMT 090102T52CI6 2 Snead, Ole Miss down Texas Tech in Cotton Bowl http://www.topix.net/sports/2009/01/snead-ole-miss-down-texas-tech-in-cotton-bowl?fromrss=1 Ole Miss isn't just the team that handed Florida its only loss. These Rebels are seriously on the rise.

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