M. Soccer. UW Men's Soccer And Jamie Clark Sign Eight For 2012

Head men's soccer coach Jamie Clark has announced that seven high school seniors and one junior college transfer have signed National Letters of Intent to play soccer and attend school at UW beginning in the fall of 2012.

Contador gets two year ban, loses Tour title (Reuters)

Reuters - Alberto Contador lost one of his three Tour de France titles after being banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday for failing a dope test during the 2010 race.

Sports court strips Contador of 2010 Tour title (AP)

AP - Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sports' highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping.

Kentucky starts 3rd straight week at No. 1 (AP)

AP - Kentucky is on top of The Associated Press' college basketball poll for a third straight week.

Orioles ship Guthrie to the Rockies (Reuters)

Reuters - The Baltimore Orioles traded veteran right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom, the teams said Monday.

Mind-bending quiz sets stage for baseball

Castrovince: Post-Super Bowl baseball pop quiz

Baseball: Parents, players rally at Kennedy

Chanting, "Save our coach," players, parents and alumni from Granada Hills Kennedy held a rally in front of the campus Monday morning in support of longtime baseball Coach Manny Alvarado, who is facing a three-week suspension without pay following an alleged hazing incident last November involving two members of his baseball team who engaged in a fight.

Eli Manning enters elite company but no bragging with brother (Reuters)

Reuters - You will not catch Eli Manning bragging about his two Super Bowl wins or answering those who doubted him but New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Sunday's win over the New England Patriots should end the debate over the quarterback's status.

Egypt EFG CEO: Travel ban, soccer riot not linked

The chief executive of the Arab world's biggest publicly traded investment bank denied reports Monday that the travel ban imposed on him by Egyptian authorities was linked to deadly post-match soccer riots that left 74 dead.

Football coach who led DC to state championship dies at 66

Former Divine Child head football coach Bob Lapointe died Jan 31. He was 66.

Overnight rating for Super Bowl just shy of mark (AP)

AP - The overnight rating for the New York Giants' Super Bowl win over New England was less than 1 percent shy of the record tied last year.

Football Die Hards Root for Their Team Favorites

It was all about football this Super Bowl Sunday, as the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots. YNN's Kate McGowan and photojournalist, Helen Moore, caught up with local fans of both teams as they cheered on their favorite players.

Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird (AP)

AP - British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to.

Coughlin plans to be back with Giants in 2012 (AP)

AP - Tom Coughlin says he has every intention of returning to coach the Giants next season.

Tennis players help stock food pantry

Fifty-six players hit the courts Sunday in support of donating groceries to the Barnabas Center Food Pantry. Kraft Tennis Players, along with Maharaj Tennis and Yulee Tennis Foundation, sponsored the afternoon round robin event.

Golf-PGA Tour money list

Leading money winners on the 2012 PGA Tour on Monday (U.S. unless stated):

Golf-U.S. Ryder Cup points standings

U.S. Ryder Cup points standings on Monday:

Golf-European Ryder Cup points standings

European Ryder Cup points standings on Monday (British unless stated):

Golf-World rankings

World rankings on Monday (U.S. unless stated, last week's positions in brackets): 1. (1) Luke Donald (Britain) 9.59 average points 2. (2) Rory McIlroy (Britain) 7.86 3. (3) Lee Westwood (Britain) 7.54 4. (4) Martin Kaymer (Germany) 6.10 5. (5) Steve Stricker 5.74 6. (6) Webb Simpson 5.30 7. (10) Jason Day (Australia) 5.17 8. (7) Adam Scott (Australia) 5.07 9. (8) Charl Schwartzel (South Africa ...

Football: LionsXII midfielder suspended by FAS

SINGAPORE: The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has suspended LionsXII's midfielder, Firdaus Kasman from all football activities with immediate effect for breaches of the provisions of the Code of Conduct & Professional Ethics.

PREVIEW-Soccer-Barca dig deep with Cup final in sight

Injury-hit Barcelona will not be complaining if another 'lucky' black cat helps Lionel Messi find the net at the Nou Camp on Wednesday when they bid for a third King's Cup final appearance in four years.

Top Fantasy Basketball Players from Week 6, Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Fan’s Review

Week 6 of the fantasy basketball season is in the books and there were many great individual performances this week that helped propel head-to-head league owners to wins. From the best in the game to some surprise fantasy contributors, here's a review of the top 10 fantasy...

Giants top Pats for 2nd Super Bowl in 4 years (AP)

AP - Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish.

Kyle Stanley rallies to win Phoenix Open (AP)

AP - For the second straight week, a PGA Tour event ended with Kyle Stanley in tears. This time, they were tears of joy.

In baseball, a premium on smart shopping

There were plenty of big spenders in free agency, but which major league teams got the most for their money and which ones might wind up with buyer's remorse? This winter's free-agent class included a Prince (Fielder) who got a deal fit for a king and a reliever who came away looking like a pauper by major league salary standards.

Tennis trio still a smash

Once, they were youthful rivals. Now they are best friends — all pushing 70, but hardly aged — who reconnect every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to reconfigure the bragging rights they've been building upon for decades.

Football lobbies blitz the Hill

The Super Bowl isn’t the only football contest that’s been preoccupying D.C. these days.

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Understanding Auction Drafts

Continuing my look at preparation for the fantasy baseball season, I will now talk about setting up your draft and deciding whether you want to use a snake draft or an auction. Everyone knows how to run a snake draft, where you basically have a draft position and choose a player...

Carl Renda Wins Disc Golf's Sycuan Ice Bowl 2012 in El Cajon, California

The Sycuan Ice Bowl 2012 was held in El Cajon, California at the new Olive Glen Disc Golf Course at the Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort just east of San Diego. This was another great event to help support the hungry in our nation.

Pats fans disappointed by loss reminiscent of 2008 (AP)

AP - It was like 2008 all over again for disappointed Patriots fans who watched as their team lost Sunday to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl for the second time in five years.

TENNIS: Dawson's second act in sport proving fruitful

There were years when Jennifer Dawson barely touched a tennis racket

Kyle Crabtree Wins Disc Golf's Chainbanger Club Member Drive in Seattle

The Chainbanger Club Member Drive took place in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Seatac Disc Golf Course. There were 28 disc golf players who came out to compete on this incredibly beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest with some rare sunny skies.

Price, Canadiens shut out Jets 3-0 (AP)

AP - Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.

Michigan State Basketball Fan's View: MSU 64, U-M 54

Notes from a Michigan State basketball fan after a 64-54 win over Michigan: -- Actually, I also root for U-M except for when they play MSU, and so I would have liked to have seen a better game. Michigan shot the ball so horribly.

Super Bowl XLVI Football Holds Special Meaning: Fan Take

As we prepare for the kickoff of Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on Feb. 5, one part of the game that is often overlooked--the actual football--will hold special meaning both for Giants fans and for residents of Ada, Ohio.

Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt soccer leaders

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the Cairo government.

Nicolas Batum on Fire for Portland Trail Blazers: Fantasy Basketball Report

Nicolas Batum is starting to put up some pretty spectacular numbers for the Portland Trail Blazers. Many fantasy basketball owners have already started taking notice of his big game recently, but those who haven't may need to start watching Batum a little more closely.

Paul Lawrie wins Qatar Masters (AP)

AP - Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the wind-shortened Qatar Open on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to hold off Jason Day and Peter Hanson.

Rio says football must do more to stamp out racism

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes football is in danger of returning to the bad old days of widespread racism unless the authorities do more to eradicate the issue.

Basketball Wives Star Accused of Theft

"Basketball Wives" star Jennifer Williams' feud with Evelyn Lozada's assistant ain't over

Football: Indonesia ordered to stop breakaway league

KUALA LUMPUR: Asian football's governing body has said Indonesia must put a stop to a breakaway league by March 22 or face suspension from world football, an official said Sunday.

Group finds fun, friendship on Fairfield tennis court

Somewhere in the shadows of tennis' famous venues, where the sport's most gifted players glide across courts of finely manicured grass, or perhaps clay, there is a public tennis court with a group of happy players swatting at a fuzzy yellow ball.

Jack and Lindsey Kittredge spread good will across world through basketball and Shooting Touch

Seeking a better world through basketball In 2007, Medfield’s Justin Kittredge started an inner city program for youths, Shooting Touch Inc. He charged fees, and then raised additional funds to provide a $25,000 grant to a graduating college senior who could go anywhere in the world for 10 months with a clear mission: to use basketball, through clinics and education, etc., to work with the ...

Tennis loses to Adams in state final

ANCHORAGE — Mononucleosis couldn’t knock out Tyler Adams. Neither could a defending state champion. In the lone match of the final round that featured two defending state champs, Adams edged Soldotna senior Auston Tennis 9-7 in the 145-pound final of the ASAA/First National Bank State Wrestling Championships at Bartlett High School in Anchorage. The Wasilla senior earned a pair of near-fall ...

Shipley basketball star learned well from father

Shipley basketball player Isaiah Baker still remembers the party. He was about 13 years old, and it was the first time he had seen kids drink alcohol at a party. Some of them became rambunctious. Baker grew so uncomfortable that he wanted to leave. He called his father to pick him up.

Seeking a better world through basketball

In 2007, Medfield’s Justin Kittredge started an inner city program for youths, Shooting Touch Inc. He charged fees, and then raised additional funds to provide a $25,000 grant to a graduating college senior who could go anywhere in the world for 10 months with a clear mission: to use basketball, through clinics and education, etc., to work with the underprivileged and effect positive change.

Bryce Harper an Enigma for 2012 Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take

Bryce Harper is one of the best prospects in baseball and certainly seems to have a bright future in front of him. In about two or three seasons he is likely to become one of the best hitters in the game, unless the hype surrounding him has been completely overblown.

Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio (AP)

AP - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio.

Golf carts again on city council agenda

Golf carts for the Neosho public course are again on the agenda of Tuesday's city council meeting.

Student-athletes, baseball coaches will be honored at Union County Hall of Fame Dinner

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union County Baseball Association will honor local student-athletes and baseball coaches for their accomplishments during 2011 and will induct four members into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame during award ceremonies on Feb. 12.