Nike+ steps up its game with basketball, training apps

Basketball players and athletes looking for a way to track their performance and stats will have two new tools to do so, starting this summer from Nike. Originally posted at Crave

AP - The new manager of the Chicago White Sox didn't curse, rant or make any headlines during his first media session of the spring.

MAC commissioner says Temple, Big East talking (AP)

AP - The commissioner of the Mid-American Conference says Temple and the Big East are talking about the Owls leaving the league to rejoin their old conference.

Dodgers bankruptcy case on track (AP)

AP - A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the disclosure statement outlining the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan, keeping the team's plan for an April 30 sale on track.

DUI charges against Steelers' Ward dropped (AP)

AP - Prosecutors have dropped DUI charges against Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Dancing With the Stars winner Hines Ward.

Ishikawa rallies in Match Play (AP)

AP - One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday in a riveting start to the Match Play Championship.

BCS leaders far from agreement on changes (AP)

AP - The conference commissioners who run the BCS have wrapped up two days of meetings with plenty of options still to consider. They are still far from any final decisions on changes to college football's postseason and how to determine a champion.

Dawson eager to finish business in Hopkins rematch (Reuters)

Reuters - Evergreen boxing champion Bernard Hopkins will return to the ring in April for a rematch against Chad "Bad" Dawson, who vowed on Wednesday to finish the job he started in their controversial title fight last year.

TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists announced

The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association prior to the championship game awards presentation for each class, respectively.

Golf-WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship first round results

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Tennis Star is Born in Essex-Haiti Outreach

If you are at a tennis tournament a decade from now, look out for Germinal James Adler. Or maybe you should be watching for Adler Germinal James. Jenifer Grant says that names are listed...

Football. Mills Assumes Lobo Defensive Coordinator Duties

University of New Mexico football coach Bob Davie completes his staff with an in-house promotion and the hiring of an ex-Wisconsin assistant.

FOOTBALL: Matt Pagano candidate for National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

Matt Pagano had a record-setting three-year football career at Hopewell Valley High.

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.

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,...

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.

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.

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...

Legion baseball will be played this summer

The William B. Dalton American Legion Post No. 137 senior baseball franchise will continue to play baseball into 2012, and beyond. With the endorsement of the American Legion Post 137 Commander, John Kearney, and the retiring Legion baseball team administrator, Bill Merrigan, the reigns of the Holbrook Legion Post 137 senior baseball team have been turned over to the long time youth baseball ...

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.

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.

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.

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

'Unsung' football hero medal sale

Auction of memorabilia from 1930s Arsenal and Wales star

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.