2/11 Reuters: Sports News

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Sports News Sharks burn Bruins with four third-period goals February 10, 2009 at 11:44 pm BOSTON (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks overwhelmed the Boston Bruins with four third-period goals for a 5-2 victory on Tuesday, as the West got the better of the East in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams. Spurs cruise to 13th consecutive win over Nets February 10, 2009 at 11:08 pm EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Tim Duncan's domineering game led the San Antonio Spurs to a 13th consecutive victory over the New Jersey Nets with a 108-93 romp on Tuesday. Budget talk to dominate Vancouver countdown February 10, 2009 at 8:34 pm VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - As Vancouver prepares to start the one-year countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympics organizers are increasingly aware that the global financial crisis will put them under extra pressure. Icy brush with death fails to deter adventure racer February 10, 2009 at 8:25 pm PUERTO MONTT, Chile (Reuters) - A narrow escape from death in a freezing river has not deterred Frenchman Bruno Rey from setting out this week to defend his title in the Patagonian Expedition Race, one of the world's toughest sporting contests. Like mustard, sports concessions get squeezed February 10, 2009 at 6:06 pm CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sports fans, take solace. The U.S. economy may be collapsing but the prices of hot dogs, beer and other ballpark concessions are not likely to rise as fast as in the past, if at all. Cavaliers' Williams to replace injured Bosh in All-Star game February 10, 2009 at 5:31 pm PHOENIX (Reuters) - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams will replace Chris Bosh in the Eastern Conference squad for this weekend's All-Star game, the NBA said on Tuesday. Rodriguez doping admission raises more questions February 10, 2009 at 5:06 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez said he hoped to move forward by owning up to using performance-enhancing drugs, yet his admission was met with a wave of skepticism on Tuesday. Baseball's Tejada charged with lying about steroids February 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five-time All-Star Miguel Tejada is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday to lying to Congress about his knowledge of other baseball players using steroids, a legal source and court documents revealed on Tuesday. Pebble Beach fan Mickelson searches for form February 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm PEBBLE BEACH, California (Reuters) - Three-times champion Phil Mickelson returns to a happy hunting ground for this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am where he will bid to kickstart his 2009 campaign. Orioles sign free agent infielder Wigginton February 10, 2009 at 3:48 pm BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran free agent infielder Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract through the 2010 season, the team said on Tuesday. 2012 stadium to house school not Premier League club February 10, 2009 at 2:48 pm LONDON (Reuters) - The 2012 Olympic Stadium will house a school rather than a Premier League club after the Games under legacy plans for the 500 million pounds ($740 million) venue, London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Tuesday. Dallas bad boy Avery poised to return February 10, 2009 at 2:06 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dallas Stars bad boy Sean Avery, suspended and dropped by his team for making derogatory remarks about former girlfriends, is poised to return to the ice. Vonn simply the best, say rivals February 10, 2009 at 12:53 pm VAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn has emerged as the undisputed queen of skiing, her golden double at the world championships earning unanimous praise from her rivals. Rodriguez aims for championship and to share a lesson February 10, 2009 at 8:41 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - Admitting he had used performance enhancing drugs earlier in his career on Monday was a "gorilla" off his back and he would now seek to prove himself on the field, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said. Rodriguez stats did not spike much in doping years February 10, 2009 at 8:15 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez is undoubtedly a great baseball player, and now that he has admitted using performance-enhancing drugs one question is how great he would have been without them. 2016 Olympic Games bid cities enter final stretch February 10, 2009 at 6:46 am ATHENS (Reuters) - Four cities bidding to host the 2016 Olympics will present their vision for the Games to the International Olympic Committee by Thursday as they enter the final stretch of their two-year campaign. NZ's Geary, Australia's Wood, Wright make British Open February 10, 2009 at 5:34 am MELBOURNE (Reuters) - New Zealand's Josh Geary and Australian duo Tim Wood and Michael Wright have qualified for the British Open after claiming the three berths at the Australasian qualifying event on Tuesday. Devils hand reeling Rangers fifth straight defeat February 10, 2009 at 4:22 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils handed the New York Rangers their fifth successive defeat as Scott Clemmensen recorded his first shutout in nearly five years in a 3-0 home win over the Rangers on Monday. Giants re-sign backup quarterback Carr, cut three veterans February 10, 2009 at 4:18 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Giants re-signed quarterback David Carr and released three veteran players who ended the season on the injured reserve list, the NFL team said on Monday. Japanese mom's world record bid floored February 10, 2009 at 2:32 am TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese mother of two's bid to emulate George Foreman by winning a world boxing title at 45 has been floored after the World Boxing Council (WBC) ruled she was too old. Injury-plagued Bucks shoot down Rockets February 10, 2009 at 12:53 am MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets for the first time in four years, with Ramon Sessions scoring 26 points in their 124-112 win on Monday. Stepanek survives scare to advance at San Jose February 10, 2009 at 12:51 am SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Fourth seed Radek Stepanek rallied from a set down to overcome German qualifier Dominik Meffert 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the first round of the San Jose Open on Monday. New ski event brings back old names February 9, 2009 at 8:48 pm VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - As the Olympics' newest and hippest event, ski-cross promises to deliver some bone-jarring excitement when the sport makes its debut at next year's Winter Games.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.