2/13 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 CORRECTED: Olympics-Vancouver hits button on 2010 Games February 13, 2009 at 4:55 am Corrects to Vancouver Island from Victoria Island in 15th paragraph Pierce picks up pace to rally Celtics over Mavs February 13, 2009 at 3:06 am DALLAS (Reuters) - Paul Pierce scored 18 of his team-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to spark champions Boston Celtics to a second-half rally for a 99-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Fish outlasts Isner, Roddick wins in San Jose February 13, 2009 at 2:25 am SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Mardy Fish held off big-serving John Isner 6-2 6-7 7-5 in the second round of the San Jose Open on Thursday. Red Wings beat Wild to record sixth win in a row February 12, 2009 at 11:58 pm DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Red Wings beat the visiting Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Thursday to register their sixth consecutive victory and close the gap at the top of the Western Conference standings. Armstrong feeling fresh for Tour of California February 12, 2009 at 11:46 pm SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - Three weeks after making his comeback, 37-year-old Lance Armstrong is ready to take on a field billed as the strongest assembled in the United States for the Tour of California. Garrigus and Johnson share lead at Pebble Beach February 12, 2009 at 8:35 pm PEBBLE BEACH, California (Reuters) - American Robert Garrigus covered his last three holes in a scintillating four under par to grab a share of the first-round lead in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday. Canadiens forward Plekanec suspended for two games February 12, 2009 at 5:34 pm TORONTO (Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec has been banned for two games without pay for taking down Edmonton Oilers defenseman Denis Grebeshkov in their game on Wednesday, the NHL announced on Thursday. Nationals sign power hitter Dunn to two-year deal February 12, 2009 at 5:02 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have signed free agent slugger Adam Dunn to a two-year contract adding a much-needed power hitter to their lineup. Margarito looks to Mexico after being hit by suspension February 12, 2009 at 4:49 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican Antonio Margarito is looking to fight in his home country after a California ban imposed on him for illegal wraps on his hands before January's bout with Shane Mosley, promoter Bob Arum said on Thursday. Selig laments A-Rod's shame, but no hint of punishment February 12, 2009 at 3:30 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said on Thursday that Alex Rodriguez had "shamed the game" with his admission of doping but gave no indication the New York Yankees slugger would be disciplined. Abreu agrees one year deal with Angels February 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels beefed up their batting lineup by agreeing a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu on Thursday. Hoelzl ends German wait with gold February 12, 2009 at 10:57 am VAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - Kathrin Hoelzl ended Germany's long wait for a gold medal by taming the daunting Bellevarde piste to win the women's giant slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships Thursday. Candidates for 2016 Games submit bid books February 12, 2009 at 9:47 am ATHENS (Reuters) - The four cities bidding to host the 2016 Olympics handed in their plans to the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne Thursday, in what appears to be among the tightest Games races in recent history. Okur's late triple helps Jazz pip Lakers February 12, 2009 at 8:11 am LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Utah Jazz forward Mehmet Okur made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds left to help his team edge past the NBA-best Los Angeles Lakers 113-109 on Wednesday. Crosby shootout winner lifts Pens over Sharks February 12, 2009 at 1:53 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sidney Crosby scored the decisive shootout goal to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a vital 2-1 victory over the Western Conference-leading San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. Nadal needs three sets to get past Bolelli in Rotterdam February 11, 2009 at 11:29 pm ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal fought back from a set down to overcome Italy's Simone Bolelli 4-6 6-2 7-5 in the first round of the World Indoor Tournament on Wednesday. Rookie Wie excited about LPGA Tour season opener February 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michelle Wie was delighted to be back in her native Hawaii for this week's season-opening SBS Open where she will be making her first start as an LPGA member. United States beat Mexico to increase Eriksson's worries February 11, 2009 at 10:50 pm COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - Michael Bradley scored late in each half to give the United States a 2-0 win over arch rivals Mexico in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, piling the pressure on losing coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. Armstrong abandons independent drug-testing program February 11, 2009 at 10:31 pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has abandoned his much trumpeted proposal for an independent drug-testing program because of logistical problems and high costs.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.