Spani scores 18, Johnson has 17 as No. 6 Tennessee rolls over Texas Tech 91-53 in San AntonioNovember 17th, 2009 No. 6 Tennessee blows out Texas Tech 91-53SAN ANTONIO — Taber Spani scored 18 points and Glory Johnson added 17 points to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Texas Tech 91-53 on Tuesday night.
Moore, Charles power top-ranked UConn to another blowout in 83-58 win over No. 10 TexasNovember 17th, 2009 Moore leads No. 1 UConn in rout of No.
Mexican striker Antonio De Nigris dies in Greece; circumstances not immediately knownNovember 16th, 2009 Mexican striker Antonio De Nigris dies in GreeceLARISSA, Greece — Officials at Greek club Larissa say Mexican striker Antonio de Nigris has died in the central Greek city. A club statement says the 31-year-old died early Monday but says the cause and circumstances of the player's death is not immediately known.
Raven leads No. 12 Texas to 71-60 victory over Texas-San Antonio in openerNovember 13th, 2009 No. 12 Texas beats Texas-San Antonio 71-60AUSTIN, Texas — Brittainey Raven had 11 points after sitting out the first half due to a suspension and No. 12 Texas rallied to beat Texas-San Antonio 71-60 on Friday night.
Right where they left off: Huskies unanimous No. 1 in preseason women's hoops pollOctober 30th, 2009 UConn is preseason No. 1 in women's basketballConnecticut picked up right where it left off last season: unanimous No.
Another Redskins distraction: Portis and Sellers have a spat; Zorn says it's not an issueOctober 9th, 2009 More Redskins drama: Portis, Sellers have a spatASHBURN, Va. — In a week full of Washington Redskins distractions, here's another one: The starting backfield of Clinton Portis and Mike Sellers had a bit of a spat.
US women's basketball training camp opens in DC under coach Geno Auriemma, with UConn flavorSeptember 30th, 2009 UConn flavor at US women's hoops camp in DCWASHINGTON — Coach Geno Auriemma was at ease on the first day of the U.S. women's basketball training camp.
Conn. coach's daughter to continue writing blog for Hartford Courant but won't be paidSeptember 19th, 2009 Conn. coach's child to write for paper, but no payHARTFORD, Conn. — A newspaper that hired a daughter of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH'-muh) says she'll continue to write a monthly blog for its Web site but will no longer be paid.
Auriemma's daughter to continue writing blog for Hartford Courant, but will no longer be paidSeptember 19th, 2009 Auriemma's daughter to write, not be paid by paperHARTFORD, Conn. — The newspaper that hired a daughter of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma says she will continue to write a monthly blog for its Web site, but will no longer be paid.
Hartford Courant says it's 're-evaluating' plan to have UConn coach's daughter blog about teamSeptember 10th, 2009 Courant 're-evaluating' role of coach's daughterHARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Courant says it is re-evaluating its plan to have Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's daughter write a blog about the team.
Connecticut coach's daughter says she's hired by The Hartford Courant to cover teamSeptember 9th, 2009 UConn coach's daughter hired to cover his teamHARTFORD, Conn. — A daughter of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said Wednesday she's been hired by The Hartford Courant to help cover the six-time national championship team.
America's Cup rules spat headed back to New York courtSeptember 2nd, 2009 America's Cup rules spat headed back to courtAmerica's Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing went back to a New York court on Wednesday in an attempt to stop what it calls the unfair manipulation of the rules by defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland. The San Francisco-based syndicate filed a motion asking the Supreme Court of the State of New York to keep the Swiss from issuing rules that would disqualify the American trimaran.
Parker has 23 points, 8 rebounds to lead Sparks to 91-87 victory over DreamAugust 24th, 2009 Parker scores 23, Sparks beat Dream 91-87ATLANTA — Candace Parker scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 91-87 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Parker and Noell Quinn each scored six points as the Sparks (13-13) used an 18-6 run at the start of the fourth quarter to break open a tie game.
Spurs sign former first-rounder Marcus Haislip, bring back F Malik HairstonJuly 8th, 2009 Spurs sign former first-rounder HaislipSAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip. The 6-10 forward spent the past two seasons in Spain after being drafted 13th overall by Milwaukee in 2002.
Man U ropes in Antonio Valencia as Ronaldo's replacementJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United has completed the 17-million-pound transfer of Antonio Valencia as a replacement for Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Boss Alex Ferguson, who welcomed the Ecuador ace yesterday, said: "He's a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan.