Surgery scheduled for UConn coach Calhoun (AP)

AP - The University of Connecticut says men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo surgery on Monday to address a condition affecting his lower back.

AP - One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday from the Match Play Championship.

NY judge: Boeheim slander suit moving to Syracuse (AP)

AP - The defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Football racism must be crushed: British PM

Britain needs to act swiftly to crush any return of racism in soccer, after several high-profile cases, Prime Minister David Cameron says.

Golf-Yang draws first blood, Tiger trails early on

While three-times winner Tiger Woods was in early trouble, Yang Yong-eun drew first blood in Wednesday's opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship by beating Graeme McDowell 2&1.

UK PM Cameron wants football racism action plan

British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's football leaders on Wednesday to provide an action plan to banish the recent re-emergence of racism in the national sport. Addressing anti-racism campaigners, football officials and former players at a Downing Street summit, Cameron warned that abusive behavior by football stars is being imitated by youngsters and must be stopped.

Pitcher, doctor change baseball forever

Tommy John trusted his future to Dr. Frank Jobe and their efforts changed baseball forever.

UK emergency services hold big Olympics test (AP)

AP - Police escorted bloodied passengers up to ambulances, cordoned off the street near a stricken London subway station and rushed off to find an half-exploded knapsack.

Stosur reaches Doha tennis quarters

Samantha Stosur appears to have her best chance to win a first title since the US Open after reaching the quarter-finals of the Dubai Open on Wednesday.

Tennis trip? Try 'fifth slam' Indian Wells

The BNP Paribas at Indian Wells is once again upon us, and the good news is, there are still tickets to be had.The tournament, which runs March 5-18 this year, is a two-hour drive from Orange County,...

Beaten fan's lawyer says Dodgers should face suit (Reuters)

Reuters - The Los Angeles Dodgers fired 300 security staff before a fan was badly beaten at a game last year and the baseball team and its owner should face a lawsuit over the incident, the fan's attorney said on Wednesday.

M. Soccer. Demon Deacons in the Pros

With the 2012 MLS preseason in full gear, Wakeforestsports.com checks in on former Demon Deacons in the professional soccer ranks.

Football must 'crush' racism - Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on football to crush "racism" within the game before the impact of recent incidents had a negative effect on society at large.

Baseball: San Fernando gets TV treatment

San Fernando Coach Armando Gomez and sophomore pitcher Alonzo Garcia are guests on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on LA36's SoCal Prep Report. It also airs Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on LA36 and Friday at 6:30 p.m. on KLCS. Also there...

Football: Football must 'crush' racism - Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on football to crush "racism" within the game before the impact of recent incidents had a negative effect on society at large.

Football. Earning His Way - Kirk Callahan

Fishing requires more than just dropping a durable line in the water. Traveling out to a heavenly location in search of a productive afternoon involves starting from scratch, and that's exactly how Kirk Callahan began his career.

To the Palm Beach Atlantic Baseball Team, Carter Was Simply Skip

The players of the Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team, and their fathers, recalled their relationship with the team’s coach, Gary Carter, who died last week.

Golf-WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship first round results

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Teson Trio does well in representing family, St. Charles basketball

St. Charles boys basketball coach Rick Foster recently paid the ultimate compliment to one of the families around his program.

British PM Cameron wants soccer anti-racism plan

British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's soccer leaders Wednesday to provide a plan to deal with racism in the sport after a series of high-profile cases involving the Premier League.

Cameron hosts talks on football racism

British Prime Minister David Cameron will hold talks at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday to discuss racism in football following several high profile incidents in the English Premier League.

Basketball: Breakers face torrid six matches with Perth trip in mix

There will be no playoffs "pre-season" for the Breakers this time around.This time last year the reigning champions were about to ice the ANBL minor premiership with a good month to spare. With four fixtures to fulfil and virtually...

Mario Tennis Open served up on 3DS May 20

Nintendo brings arcade-style mascot sports game to latest portable with online play, touch-screen and gyroscopic support.

Trumbull advances to FCIAC girls basketball final

Stamford's #33 Jasmin Barret tustles for a rebound with Trumbull's #1 Alexa Pfohl during FCIAC Girls' Basketball Semi-final action in Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday February 21, 2012.

Football must 'crush' racism: British PM

LONDON (AFP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on football to crush "racism" within the game before the impact of recent incidents had a negative effect on society at large.

'Mario Tennis Open', 'Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure' dated

Mario Tennis Open and Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure are dated on 3DS.

Soccer, frisbee to spice up beach volley qualifying event

Beach soccer, frisbee and poi dance make up the list of exciting sidelights in the Visayas eliminations of the 15th Nestea Beach Volley set from March 9 to 11 at the HK Beach Resort in the southern Cebu town of Moalboal.

British PM Cameron addresses racism in soccer

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to "crush" racism in soccer during a summit he hosted on Wednesday to address issues in the Premier League.

Cardio tennis: A high intensity alternative

Mercy HealthPlex facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area offer a tennis program designed for people of all ability levels that mixes fun with fitness. It's called Cardio Tennis.

NIKE Unveils Revolutionary NIKE+ Experience for Basketball and Training Athletes

NIKE, Inc. today unveiled Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences connecting digitally enabled footwear with interactive mobile applications that together deliver a revolutionary sport experience.

'Linsanity' explored in book about NBA sensation (AP)

AP - A new book promises to give a Lin-side look at the NBA's newest sensation.

Kansas State upsets No. 3 Missouri 78-68 (AP)

AP - Forget any talk of Kansas State as a team teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. After yet another convincing win over a Top 20 team, the Wildcats' bubble has burst — and coach Frank Martin couldn't be happier.

PGA Tour gets FedEx renewal through 2017 (AP)

AP - The PGA Tour is keeping the FedEx Cup for at least five more years with a significant sponsorship renewal.

British PM Cameron issues soccer racism warning

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to prevent the "dark days" of racism returning to soccer during a summit he hosted on Wednesday.

Tom Brady's personal quarterback coach dies (AP)

AP - Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died at 67.

Golf Will Be Great for Olympic Games-LPGA

The "borderless" nature of women's golf makes it an ideal fit for the Olympic Games and its return to the official programme in Rio 2016 will help strengthen investment and interest in the sport, LPGA Commission Mike Whan has told Reuters.

Fantasy Baseball Innovator Baseball Manager® Warms Up For 22nd Year With Most Realistic Fantasy Game On The Web

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball Manager ®, the longest running and most realistic fantasy baseball game on the Internet, ushers in its twenty-second season in 2012 with game features ...

In Miami, the Heat await a look at Linsanity (AP)

AP - The hottest team versus the hottest story.

Baseball analogies dominate media’s debate analysis

The Republican primary debate in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday night was a slugfest, with Newt Gingrich leading off the ballgame with a home run off CNN starter John King, who tried to slip an "open marriage" fastball by the former House Speaker. That is, if you were to borrow a baseball analogy--which the media [...]

Golf will be great for the Games - LPGA

The "borderless" nature of women's golf makes it an ideal fit for the Olympic Games and its return to the official programme in Rio 2016 will help strengthen investment and interest in the sport, LPGA Commission Mike Whan has told Reuters.

INTERVIEW-Olympics-Golf will be great for the Games - LPGA

SINGAPORE, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The "borderless" natureof women's golf makes it an ideal fit for the Olympic Games andits return to the official programme in Rio 2016 will helpstrengthen investment and interest in the sport, LPGA CommissionMike Whan has told Reuters. Whan, speaking in Singapore ahead of the HSBC Women'sChampions tournament, said that while day-to-day life on theTour was all about ...

Olympics-Golf will be great for the Games - LPGA

The "borderless" nature of women's golf makes it an ideal fit for the Olympic Games and its return to the official programme in Rio 2016 will help strengthen investment and interest in the sport, LPGA Commission Mike Whan has told Reuters.

Golf 'ideal ' Olympic fit

LPGA Commission Mike Whan believes women's golf is an ideal fit for the Olympics due to its "borderless" nature.

Golf star Tseng vows to relax for US Open

World women's golf number one Yani Tseng said Wednesday the "stress" of wanting to add US Women's Open to her collection of major titles had overshadowed her efforts to win the trophy so far.

Golf Briefs

Painted Desert, Las Vegas golf clubs under new management Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management expanded its Las Vegas influence with the recent announcement that it is managing Painted Desert and Las Vegas golf clubs. OB Sports is managing all

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

To stay ahead of other teams in your fantasy basketball leagues, it is important to scour the waiver wire and free agent pool to pick up players that will help your team succeed in the present and future. Here's a look at five players owned in less than 50% of Yahoo!

'Unsung' football hero medal sale

Football memorabilia once belonging to a former Arsenal and Wales star of the 1930s is due to be auctioned.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Pitch problems postpone start of Indian league

(Adds details, quotes) * Grounds unavailable, league deferred * Organiser now targetting mid-April start NEW DELHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The inaugural edition ofIndia's Premier League Soccer (PLS), featuring World Cup winnerFabio Cannavaro and former France international Robert Pires,has been postponed because of a lack of venues, organisers toldReuters on Wednesday. ...

Varvara Lepchenko's tennis career blooms with citizenship

Varvara Lepchenko's tennis resume reads that she is in her 12th season as a professional, is 25 years old and has won 11 International Tennis Federation tournaments.

Gagner has 3 points in Oilers' 6-1 win over Flames (AP)

AP - Sam Gagner scored a goal and added two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers broke out with four unanswered goals in the second period in a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.