http://sportsblogs.org Sports Blogs Daily Entries en-us Norwich City earned a vital three points at home to Bolton Wanderers, despite losing both centre-backs before half time.   Andrew Surman scored with a well-placed volley after an initial shot had been blocked, while Anthony Pilkington scored after the Wanderer’s ‘keeper, Adam Bogdan, failed to keep hold of Russell Martin’s shot.     First appearances... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486143&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:54:59 Written by Ian Wallwork Scott Quigg in a less-than-perfect win over Jamie Arthur, while Yoan Pablo Hernandez and Steve Cunningham go the distance. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486142&src=rss 2012-02-05T11:51:00 GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486141&src=rss 2012-02-05T06:27:00 Good morning. Jose Mourinho then. Duncan Castles in the National is said to have a decent relationship with The Special One. Dunc believes that we’re in for Jose. Well let’s look at this and try and weigh up the likely hood of it happening. First up the situation of both he and Arry as they stand. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486140&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:27:20 Share It Hide Sites http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486139&src=rss 2012-02-05T04:00:20 (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=204814042896369"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486138&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:17:00 So what do you suppose Jesus is watching on TV the day of Super Bowl Sunday? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486137&src=rss 2012-02-05T05:00:00 A £1m bid from Rangers for the 29-year-old was instantly dismissed by the Canaries as the Ibrox side searched for a replacement for Everton-bound Nikica Jelavic. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486136&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:55:29 Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday, where the two most discussed quarterbacks in the pregame will be Eli Manning and Peyton Manning.Some have even made the argument that should Eli slay the Patriots and win his second Super Bowl, he should be considered a superior quarterback to his big bro. That should mostly be classified as [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486133&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:00:02 The Spurs manhandling of the Oklahoma City Thunder brought to light an interesting question: Just how good is this team? Playing without perennial All Star Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs downed the best team in the league without much of a fight. The final score was closer than the game would indicate, as the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486134&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:58:33 The San Antonio Spurs perhaps played their best game of the season last night in a route of the NBA’s best road team (and perhaps best overall team) the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio got what it needed from its Big 2, and the Spurs made it look like they are not missing Manu Ginobili [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486135&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:36:47 Ghana, winners of Group D, play Tunisia today in Franceville in the last quarter-final of this knockout stage - the winners taking on Zambia in the semi-final. The Black Stars are desperate to end their 30-year wait for the title and will hope that history repeats itself today, as the Carthage Eagles have never beaten Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Ghanaian fans though are still waiting for the Black Stars to capture the form displayed in getting to the 2010 World Cup quarter-fina... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486120&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:50:14 Mali take on Gabon in the Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville today with the Eagles looking to reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since 2004, when they came fourth. Despite being ranked 22 places higher than The Panthers, Mali will go into the game as underdogs. Mali have not convinced in qualifying as runners-up from Group D. An opening 1-0 win over Guinea was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Ghana before qualification was sealed by a precarious 2-1 win over... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486121&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:39:05 Former Barcelona goalkeeper and current director of football Andoni Zubizarreta has categorically denied recent reports he recently travelled to London to negotiate a deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Gareth Bale. “It’s not true I was in London to negotiate with anybody and I’ve said a thousand times that 90 per cent of the players we want are already in the Barcelona first team or part of our youth academy.” Zubizarreta was speaking at half-time during... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486122&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:07:17 Gabon take part in their first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final since 1996 on Sunday, when the competition co-hosts face Mali. Having reached this first knockout stage with three wins from three in a tricky Group C, the Panthers go into the match with momentum on their side. Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang’s third goal in as many games clinched Gabon’s progression as group winners, avoiding a clash with Group D’s strong Ghana side, instead setting up the forth... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486123&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:04:07 Tunisia, the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations winners, meet Ghana on Sunday in one of 2012’s quarter-finals. Having progressed at the expense of North African rivals Morocco, the Carthage Eagles face a tough challenge as they attempt to go a stage further than the one at which they have fallen in the last two tournaments. Since their 2004 triumph Africa Nations have been almost perpetually disappointing for Tunisia. 2006 brought a penalty defeat by Nigeria, 6-5, and... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486124&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:57:50 The football world was seemingly put on notice this week, amid emerging reports that Real Madrid Head Coach Jose Mourinho is to leave his post at the end of current campaign. With rumours of conflict among the hierarchy at Real, many have deemed the departure of the Portuguese to be somewhat imminent. Alleged boardroom conflicts have been rumoured almost from the outset of Mourinho’s reign at the Bernabeu, with the former Chelsea manager, known to like total co... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486125&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:50:56 Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez will return to the Reds squad for Monday's clash with Tottenham at Anfield and give Kenny Dalglish a much-needed boost, The Liverpool Echo reports. Gerrard has recently returned from injury and Suarez will be back for his first game since his eight-match ban. Gerrard and Suarez have only started two games together this season, but both will be included in Dalglish's squad for the crunch game with Spurs. Liverpool have hit a good spe... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486126&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:36:44 Christian Poulsen has insisted that there is no chance of him returning to Liverpool at the end of his one-year deal with French side Evian, Sky Sports reports. The Denmark international made the move last summer after failing to hold down a regular place in the Liverpool starting lineup. The 31 year old's deal with Evian comes to an end in May and Poulsen has to think of his options, but one he will not consider is a return to Anfield. Poulsen signed for Liverpool under forme... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486127&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:28:52 Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes his side's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at White Hart Lane earlier this season will help them in Monday night's return fixture at Anfield, Sky Sports reports. The Reds sit seventh in the table and will look to put a dent in Spurs' title chances, as well as increase their own hopes of a top four finish, with victory. Tottenham's win was the heaviest defeat during Dalglish's current managerial reign at Anfield, but the Scotsman expects a more ev... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486128&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:23:35 Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that his side are better off than Manchester United this season and has backed striker Fernando Torres to put a dent in United's title charge, The Daily Mail reports. The Blues are 12 points behind United in the table, but are still in the FA Cup and Champions League whereas United are out. Pressure has mounted on Villas-Boas with reports linking former boss Jose Mourinho with a return to Stamford Bridge this summer, but the Portugue... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486129&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:14:35 Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand has been backed by manager Andre Villas-Boas to fill in the gap left by the suspended Ashley Cole for today's game with Manchester United, Sky Sports reports. Cole's red card against Swansea in midweek means he will miss the game at Stamford Bridge and Bertrand will fill in for the defender. The Blues will be without Cole for the first time in 65 league fixtures, which further weakens a Chelsea defence missing captain John Terry with a knee prob... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486130&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:50 Real Mallorca’s efforts to make sure their home game with Real Betis went ahead reaped dividends as Joaquín Caparrós’ men earned a 1-0 victory thanks to an early Chori Castro goal. The pitch at the Iberostar Stadium had to be cleared of snow before kick-off and the lines painted red following some unseasonal weather on the island, yet despite the close scoreline the hosts dominated a game in which three players received their marching orders. Castro score... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486131&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:04:19 Chelsea defender David Luiz concedes that they have a difficult task in challenging for the Premier League title, but wants them to show the quality that remains in the Blues squad, chelseafc.com reports. The Blues are 12 points away from today's opponents Manchester United, but have a good recent league record against the Premier League champions. The Blues have not lost against United in the league since 2004 and in last season's fixture, Luiz scored his first Chelsea goal i... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486132&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:59:05 Stewart Downing is hoping his third League Cup final appearance will end in glory when Liverpool play Cardiff City at Wembley later this month. The 27-year-old was an unused substitute Middlesbrough during their defeat of Bolton Wanderers in 2004, and six years later was part of the Aston Villa side which lost 2-1 to Manchester [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486118&src=rss 2012-02-05T04:02:14 Scott Quigg rose from the canvas to knock out Jamie Arthur in the eighth round and successfully defend his British super-bantamweight title for the first time on Saturday night in Bolton. The referee controversially stopped the fight midway through the eighth round after Quigg hurt Arthur with a left hook to the body which made [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486119&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:54:13 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486117&src=rss 2012-02-05T10:16:00 More ugh. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486116&src=rss 2012-02-05T05:55:00 Video: Roger Federer - Swiss PeRFection II Just sit, relax and enjoy.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486114&src=rss 2012-02-05T04:01:00 Tennis Results: Zagreb, Montpellier and Vina del Mar - Saturday February 4th 2012 Zagreb Indoors men’s singles semi-final results: Lukas Lacko (Slovakia) beat 6-Marcos Baghdatis (Cyprus) 7-5 7-6(3) 3-Mikhail Youzhny (Russia) beat Michael Berrer (Germany) 6-3 6-4 Montpellier International men’s singles semi-final results: 1-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) beat 7-Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany) 6-3 6-4 3-Gael Monfils (F... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486115&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:54:00 *** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Former Steelers cornerback Jack Butler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Here is a look at Jack's career with the Steelers. Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : Videos Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486113&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:40:04 There are many people who strongly dislike the Patriots, and some news that came out late tonight does not help their cause. The Patriots decided it was necessary to cut receiver Tiquan Underwood and promote defensive lineman Alex Silvestro from the practice squad. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486112&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:00:03 I feel I should at least mention it. Yes, it’s the anniversary of Scott Gomez not managing at least one goal in a 365 day calendar. But that’s all I’m doing, just mentioning it. I don’t have the energy for anything more than that. Because a guy earning more than 7 million dollars a year to not slip one by a goalie at [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486111&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:52:38 Dutchwoman Christel Boeljon has won the Gold Coast RACV Ladies Masters by one shot in dramatic fashion at Royal Pines today. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486110&src=rss 2012-02-05T21:19:00 Good morning everyone. Yesterday, the NFL announced its awards, to much hilarity. There are so many odd things that don't make any sense, from John Fox receiving two votes for coach of the year and Terrell Suggs winning the defensive player of the year, but I will say that, yes, the Aldon Smith snub for defensive rookie of the year does anger me. Smith is clearly a better pass rusher and made a bigger impac... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486109&src=rss 2012-02-05T10:00:01 The Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486108&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:09:49 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486107&src=rss 2012-02-05T11:00:34 Congratulations to Jefferson, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon who won his first title this past Friday night, February 3. Sigmon scored a third-round knockout over Jimmy Campbell of Indianapolis, IN to win the WBC USA Super Middleweight championship at the Guilford Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. The win raises Sigmon's record to 20-3, 11 KO's and place Sigmon in the top 15 in the WBC rankings. Campbell's record is listed as 1... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486106&src=rss 2012-02-05T06:39:00 Expectations for these two sides were quite similar at the start of the season, with both aiming to achieve a top half position. For Newcastle, that goal certainly seems plausible, with the Magpies currently sat on the verge of the European places in 6th spot. However, Aston Villa are having a more difficult campaign and [...] Related posts: Pr... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486105&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:37:47 At the former Arco Arena, plans are being made to begin selling season tickets for next season in a big campaign that would kick off next month. Corporate sponsors are already being approached. These efforts are not connected to negotiations for a new arena, but they do point toward the Kings playing in Sacramento next season. Marco... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486104&src=rss 2012-02-05T10:31:19 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486103&src=rss 2012-02-05T11:00:13 On this day in 1934 Henry L... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486102&src=rss 2012-02-05T12:00:18 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486101&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:00:39 Heracles Almelo is a professional Dutch football club based in Almelo, Netherlands. The club currently plays on the Dutch top league or the Eredivisie and was ranked 8th for the 2010-2011 seasons. Heracles Almelo’s current chairman is Jan Smit and the club manager is Peter Bosz. The Polman Stadion is the home ground of Heracles [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486100&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:00:42 Claude Harmon III and Ryan Crysler provide you with expert golf instruction in this episode of The Contact Show. Claude Harmon III challenges your putting skills with the “Speed Under Par” game. The idea is for you and your Scotty Cameron putter to perform ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486099&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:14:02 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 05: Jeremy Brockie of the Jets celebrates his goal during the round 18 NBL match between Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets at Sydney Football Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486078&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:15 Sydney FC were on the wrong end of a five-goal haul as Newcastle Jets left the SFS with a 5-2 victory, with Nikolai Topor-Stanley opening the scoring and Jeremy Brockie both claiming a brace. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486079&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:14 Santos Laguna remained top of the Torneo Clausura after a 2-1 win at Unam Pumas, despite Rodolfo Salinas scoring at both ends, while Atlante moved within three points of them after beating Queretaro. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486080&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:14 Julio Cesar Chavez won a unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Rubio to retain his WBC middleweight title. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486081&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:12 Carlos Condit did everything right in his victory over Nick Diaz, but that isn’t stopping fans from complaining about how the fight unfolded. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486082&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:08 Carlos Condit entered UFC 143 somewhat overlooked, a mere steppingstone on the road to a Nick Diaz grudge match with Georges St. Pierre. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486083&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:05:07 The Chicago Fire defeated Real C.D. España on Feb. 4 with a final score of 3-1 . The preseason friendly match was held in New Orleans and is part of the team’s ongoing training camp. The Fire previously beat Florida Gulf Coast University with 3-0 in a game at Ave Maria… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486084&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:00:24 Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers revealed his delight at being reunited with midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, who inspired his side’s 2-1 win at West Brom. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486085&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:46 Mark Hughes believes QPR would have beaten Wolves had it not been for Djibril Cisse’s sending off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486086&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:41 Norwich City Football Club received a cheque for £210,354 from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) on Saturday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486087&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:39 Norwich manager Paul Lambert rated their 2-0 win over Bolton as one of the best performances he has seen since taking over at Carrow Road three years ago… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486088&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:38 Everton manager David Moyes believes that Steven Pienaar has already settled in as he begins his second spell at Goodison Park… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486089&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:35 David Moyes’ deadline day loan signing has warned his former employers that Europe’s biggest teams will renew their interest in the Croatian playmaker when the season finishes http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486090&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:35 The death of Muhammad Ali’s legendary trainer ­Angelo Dundee inspired my take on today’s showdown at Stamford Bridge. This afternoon’s main bout is a heavyweight clash featuring the Crafty Cockneys and the in-form Red Devils. Canny trainer, Sir “Angelo” Ferguson, has his top fighter, Wayne “The Pain” Rooney, available again but recent contests at the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486091&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:32 Carlos Tevez was a guest at his former Argentina team-mate Martin Palermo’s farewell match in Buenos Aires on Saturday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486092&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:31 Carlos Tevez was a guest but did not play in his former Argentina team-mate Martin Palermo’s farewell match in Buenos Aires. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486093&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:31 Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish expects controversial striker Luis Suarez to hit the ground running when he returns from suspension against Tottenham on Monday… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486094&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:29 Rio Ferdinand speaks out over brother Anton Ferdinand and Andre Villas-Boas faces fight to save job. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486095&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:21 Arsene Wenger refused to get carried away with Arsenal’s 7-1 thrashing of 10-man Blackburn at Emirates Stadium, where captain Robin van Persie fired a hat-trick and England youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain grabbed a brace… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486096&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:18 Arsene Wenger believes Thierry Henry’s stoppage-time goal in the win over Blackburn will be remembered as a ‘special’ moment if it turns out to be his last strike at the Emirates Stadium… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486097&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:58:18 The San Diego Padres have seemingly finalized their roster for the start of the 2012 season by inking Micah Owings to an interesting one year deal worth $1M. It's interesting in that Owings agreed to accept a minor league salary if he is sent down, and he did not require an opt-out clause if he doesn't stick on the ML roster.   This signing is the epitome of the type of team-friendly ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486077&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:28:48 Dear readers, Season 3 ending became the worst period of the football year for Q.P.R. It was really unexpected because I was pretty sure to take the 5th position in the league. Moreover, Europa League final turned into an absolute misfortune. But let’s consider all tournaments one by one. Q.P.R. is only the 7th in the Premier League http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486076&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:28:00 The Anaheim Ducks are making things very difficult for themselves lately. As a team with playoff aspirations, it's probably not in Anaheim's best interest to blow a third period lead to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets, only to lose in overtime. The 3-2 overtime loss spoiled what had been a fantastic two-goal night from Ducks [...]... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486067&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:46:39 Make sure to follow Travis on Twitter and Facebook! -- In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Ottawa Senators fan base remained hopeful that the arrival of a mortal enemy in the Toronto Maple Leafs would be the ultimate streak killer. After all, if a team can't get up for its geographic and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486068&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:33:40 When the Miami Marlins signed Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle everyone in the baseball world seemed to notice. The Marlins were no longer willing to sit back and continue to be mediocre. Marlins management and ownership alike were moving the team to a new stadium and wanted to have a new attitude along with it. The new attitude would b... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486069&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:01:06 Rob Gronkowski walked without a limp as the New England Patriots gathered for photographs on Saturday the day before the Super Bowl. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486070&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Other than a problem with a team bus, the New York Giants' final walkthrough before the Super Bowl went smoothly Saturday. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486071&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay could have been gracious hosts, letting the Super Bowl and its stories take over their town for a week. Instead, Gregg Doyel says, the selfish ingrates have made it all about them. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486072&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Rob Gronkowski walked without a limp as the New England Patriots gathered for photographs on Saturday the day before the Super Bowl. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486073&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Other than a problem with a team bus, the New York Giants' final walkthrough before the Super Bowl went smoothly Saturday. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486074&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay could have been gracious hosts, letting the Super Bowl and its stories take over their town for a week. Instead, Gregg Doyel says, the selfish ingrates have made it all about them. View and Vote http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486075&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:01 Hey Vikings Fans! As bloggers, we tend to like to get our Vikings news from our other favorite Minnesota Vikings blogs from around the web. We often publish lists of recent posts from other great Vikings blogs, but of course it is hard to ignore the national sports media, so here are [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486066&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:09:40 Juan Albín’s last-gasp equaliser rescued a point for Espanyol in a cracking six-goal thriller with Athletic Bilbao at a cold and rainy San Mamés to maintain his team’s seven-match unbeaten run and keep them on course for the Champions League places. It was Athletic that started the better and Fernando Llorente had a fifth-minute header ruled out for offside. However, the Basques did take the lead on 26 minutes when Óscar de Marcos fought his way through the Espanyol de... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486055&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:00:19 Barcelona remain seven points behind leaders Real Madrid but they were made to struggle for their 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou in what was a somewhat nervy performance. With temperatures plummeting below freezing point in the Catalan capital and a disappointing gate of just 52,000 in attendance, Pep Guardiola’s team were missing regulars such as Gerard Piqué, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández and David Villa, with Sergio Busquets on the bench. However, it was... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486056&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:54:43 Real Madrid maintained their seven-point advantage over Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a scrappy victory over cross-city rivals Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, defender Sergio Ramos getting the only goal of the game on 18 minutes when he headed home a Mesut Ozil corner. On a cold and wet night in the Spanish capital in front of just 13,000 spectators, Iker Casillas in the Madrid goal was rarely threatened and in truth the visitors should have gone on to win by mo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486057&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:52:09 Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park has revealed that the club should be given great credit for their league position, despite injury problems all season, manutd.com reports. Injury worries to United's midfield and defence have disrupted their campaign so far, but they are still three points behind Manchester City with a game in hand. That particular game in hand comes at Stamford Bridge today and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be hoping Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young, N... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486058&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:48:33 MARCA - Ramos Worth Three Points. - A powerful effort from the defender rescues a practical Madrid with a lot of craft but little football. - The referee did not see a clear handball from Pepe inside the area. - Los Blancos, who maintain their seven-point advantage, are satisfied: “Working like this will win leagues.” - Barca win shivering: Tello was the best player for a team that ended up asking for the final whistle. - Raúl’s son following in t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486059&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:48:15 Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is under more scrutiny because he plays for the Premier League champions, according to United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, The Manchester Evening News reports. The Spaniard has been criticised for his recent performances, but will play for United against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The £18m summer signing has been in the firing line all season and his slender frame has been cited for the reason that he has not performed. De Gea was blam... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486060&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:38:27 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is looking into the possibility of making a spectacular move back to English football and potentially Manchester United, The Daily Express reports. United sold Ronaldo to Madrid for £80m in June 2009 and now the Portuguese international is looking to move back. Ronaldo turns 27 today and has told close friends that his dream move to the Santiago Bernabeau has been tarnished by the actions of some Madrid fans. Earlier this season, Ronaldo ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486061&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:29:37 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was delighted with the performance and result in his side's 7-1 win over Blackburn, but insisted that he will not get carried away, PA reports. A hat-trick from Robin van Persie, two from youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and a late strike from Thierry Henry gave the Gunners all three points. Wenger's side got their first victory of 2012 at the Emirates Stadium and moved themselves into fifth place, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. The Arsena... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486062&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:21:59 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he may look to extend on-loan striker Thierry Henry's deal by two weeks after his impressive performances, Metro reports. The Frenchman moved from MLS side New York Red Bulls to cover Gervinho, who is away at the African Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. Henry is expected to return to New York after Arsenal's second round Champions League first leg tie with AC Milan on February 15th. However, with the MLS season not beginning until M... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486063&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:11:28 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to promote youth and reserve team coach Steve Bould to the assistant manager's position at the Emirates Stadium, The Mirror reports. The former Gunners defender has been coaching the youth and reserve teams for 11 years with extreme success. Under the guidance of Bould, Arsenal's youth team has developed talents such as Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere and the 49 year old has come under much acclaim in recent weeks. Pat Rice, the current a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486064&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:59:39 Levante made it six games without a win as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by La Liga strugglers Racing Santander at the Ciutat de Valencia, their early-season form appearing to have deserted them as it is now a month and a half since they last tasted victory. Arouna Koné put the hosts ahead on 23 minutes when he headed home a right-wing cross from close range, then almost doubled the lead just before the break when he saw his shot saved by Mario Fernández. However, the C... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486054&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:02:16 The list of stories refreshes and re-orders automatically with every vote. Your vote is worth one point. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486053&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:45:55 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486052&src=rss 2012-02-05T09:53:00 Tottenham face mounting pressure to keep hold of Gareth Bale beyond the end of this season Read more Gareth Bale news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486038&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:00:02 Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given admits they'll miss Robbie Keane when his loan from LA Galaxy ends. His cameo role ends later this month – on February 25 Read more Robbie Keane news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486039&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 The father of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain says they've received no word about a summer sale. Higuain was linked with Chelsea last week Read more Gonzalo news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486040&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti admits they may not try again for Manchester City rebel Carlos Tevez. PSG made an effort to sign Tevez last month Read more Carlos Tevez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486041&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti is unimpressed by the FA's axing of Chelsea skipper John Terry as England captain Read more John Terry news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486042&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson won't write off Chelsea striker Fernando Torres Read more Alex news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486043&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has sympathy for Manchester United counterpart David De Gea Read more David De Gea news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486044&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 Cristiano Ronaldo has confessed to friends he wants to return to Manchester United Read more Cristiano Ronaldo news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486045&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:01 Smyth pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's game against Detroit. The Oilers prevailed in a shootout, 5-4. [...] Read more Ryan Smyth news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486046&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:55:37 Eager was sent off for seven penalty minutes (roughing and fighting) in Edmonton's win over Detroit on Saturday night. [...] Read more Ben Eager news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486047&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:50:32 Eberle scored twice, including the game-tying goal with 39 seconds left in regulation, and the Oilers went on to beat Detroit in a shootout Saturday. [...] Read more Jordan Eberle news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486048&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:40:31 Gagne continued to pile on the points Saturday, posting two power-play goals and an assist as Edmonton beat Detroit in a shootout. All of his scoring came in the first period, giving him a hand in 11 straight Edmonton goals over the past two games. [...] Read more Sam Gagner news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486049&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:35:36 There's Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning, which is a little silly considering that they won't be on the field simultaneously... Read more Tom Brady news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486050&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:33:03 Denver Nuggets 97 Final Recap | Box Score 117 Portland Trail Blazers Nene, C 27 MIN | 1-5 FG | 2-2 FT | 2 REB | 1 AST | 4 PTS | -18 It’s no secret Nene tends to struggle against taller, more talented big men. We saw it against the Lakers and again Saturday [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486051&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:30:02 The 2012 Hall of Fame class has just been announced, here’s the class of six new Hall of Famers: C Dermontti Dawson DE/LB Chris Doleman DT Cortez Kennedy RB Curtis Martin OT Willie Roaf CB Jack Butler Source: Steelers Gab http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486037&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:41:01 By Anna Italia Follow me in Twitter http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486036&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:09:48 What a terrible Saturday night we had for both New York Ranger and New York Islander prospects. 14 prospects dressed and the r... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486035&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:01:00 Arsenal 7 – 1 Blackburn Rovers 1 – 0 van Persie (2) 1 – 1 Pedersen (31) 2 – 1 van Persie (28) 3 – 1 Oxlade-Chamberlain (40) 4 – 1 Arteta (51) 5 – 1 Oxlade-Chamberlain (54) 6 – 1 van Persie (62) 7 – 1 Henry (90) Sent off: Givet (42) Arsenal delivered [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486034&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:56:38 Pats cut WR Underwood on Super Bowl eve Now that is a bummer... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486031&src=rss 2012-02-05T08:33:19 As great of an honor it is for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford to be recognized as the 2011 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, the hope is that he never will have a chance to win it ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486030&src=rss 2012-02-05T08:03:05 We are finally getting our blindfolds and final cigarettes for the 2011 NFL season Cowboys fans. Rejoice! I figured it would be fun for us to get one last round of Pick'Em embarrassment for the road, so I coerced some of my fellow FPW's to take a stab at picking a winner for Super Bowl XLVI, the New York Giants vs. the New Engla... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486029&src=rss 2012-02-05T09:00:02 - - -Perhaps the most positive item of ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486022&src=rss 2012-02-05T08:04:00 Gunfire to gridiron: Zoltan Mesko's Super Bowl story "I grew up in communism until I was three and a half years old, lived through a revolution, while bullets were flying through our apartment on Christmas Eve," Mesko, now 25, told reporters in Indianapolis, which is hosting the NFL's showpiece for the first time. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486021&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:00 Octagonside by Anthony Springer Jr. Carlos Condit scored the biggest win of his career at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with a five-round unanimous decision over Nick Diaz, winning the UFC’s interim welterweight title and a shot at Georges … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486000&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:02:53 Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio. The judges scored the bout 118-110, 116-112 115-113 for Chavez, which drew a mixed reaction from the 14,120 in attendance Saturday at the Alamodome. Neither fighter went down despite taking continuous heavy blows to [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486001&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:02:51 Seven fighters – plus UFC President Dana White -  attended the UFC 143 post-fight press conference: Carlos Condit, Renan Barao, Josh Koscheck, Fabricio Werdum, Dustin Poirier, Ed Herman, and Stephen Thompson. The event’s Fight of the Night bonuses went to Fabricio Werdum and Roy Nelson. The two heavyweights engaged in a back-and-forth battle that took [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486002&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:02:45 Nick Diaz was up to his usual antics, but Carlos Condit didn’t take the bait and won a unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 143. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486003&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:02:45 As the 2011 team captain, Faryd Mondragon, has decided to leave the Philadelphia Union, the Union needed to find a replacement. With a lack of veteran players, the options for team captain were limited. Danny Califf, who is 31, Brian Carroll, who is 30, and Freddy Adu, who is just… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3486004&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:00:05 MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez is reporting that Alex Cora is close to signing a minor league deal with the Cardinals. At this time the Cardinals have ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485968&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:26:00 No Elton Brand, Iguodala and Jrue suffer through dreadful shooting nights, second night of a back-to-back against a well-rested, 16-7 Atlanta Hawks squad...no problem. The Sixers used their bench and the return of their starting center to systematically pick the Hawks apart on the road and cap a 3-1 week in style. (game capsule). http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485955&src=rss 2012-02-05T06:01:38 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485952&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:35:00 Looks as though there are some people that feel the same as we do about this whole "Vikings Stadium" thing. Video comes courtesy of VikesFan1961 on Twitter. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485950&src=rss 2012-02-05T07:16:22 Matthew Stafford wasn't the only Detroit Lions player to win an award at the NFL Honors show on Saturday night in Indianapolis. Teammate http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485949&src=rss 2012-02-05T07:45:03 Box score | http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485948&src=rss 2012-02-05T06:19:42 It seems that whenever the Kings and the Warriors meet, it ends up being a very exciting game that comes down to the wire. That trend continued tonight, as the t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485947&src=rss 2012-02-05T07:22:27 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485922&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:02:00 Update: X-Rays on Raymond Felton's right foot are negative. He's day to day. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485902&src=rss 2012-02-05T09:03:27 Oswalt Return to Philadelphia Possible? "According to Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi, Roy Oswalt‘s price tag is falling yet his preferred suitors remain strapped for cash and may not be able to sign the righty. It is no secret the World Series-winning Cardinals and runner-up Rangers are Oswalt’s top choice due to their proxi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485830&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:57:06 Kings Win! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485828&src=rss 2012-02-05T05:42:23 Next Game Golden State Warriors @ Sacramento Kings Saturday, Fe... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485829&src=rss 2012-02-05T04:30:04 I was flipping through some of my parents' photo albums this afternoon in search of one particular shot of the sign my older sister made for Mets Banner Day back in the late eighties. Though I didn't find that one — I'll post it when I eventually track it down, and I can assure you that it's Keith-themed — but I did stumble upon this wonderful photo ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485822&src=rss 2012-02-05T05:27:44 Sir Alex is prepared for a tough tussle at Chelsea after admitting Andre-Villas Boas has changed the style of the Stamford Bridge outfit. The Blues have regularly competed for top honours with United since Roman Abramovich bought the West Londoners and the manager is relishing the chance to improve on a relatively poor recent Barclays Premier League record at their home. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485794&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:44:46 The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485744&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:16:20 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485725&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:00:09 recap Sunday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485722&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:00:11 NEW YORK (February 4, 2012)—Philadelphia Flyers center Zac Rinaldo has been fined a total of $5,000 as a result of two separate incidents during NHL Game No. 768 against the New Jersey Devils Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. Rinaldo was fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for his late hit on Devils center Jacob Josefson at 12:51 of the second period. Rinaldo received a mi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485720&src=rss 2012-02-05T03:05:49 from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, • A looming unrestricted free agent on July 1 with 16 goals and 18 assists in 51 games with the Oilers heading into Saturday, Smyth is going to have to decide whether he wants to head to a contender before the clock strikes zero on Feb. 27. Sources say there’s at least four teams — including the Rangers, Sharks, Bruins and Wings — that have expressed interest with Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini…. • Confirm or deny: The cellar-dwelling B... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485721&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:21:10 Happy Super Bowl, everyone. I'll be serving up my world famous one-layer beer dip. Go Reds! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485718&src=rss 2012-02-05T02:54:28 The Associated Press has announced the winners of its postseason awards, as they do every year. The most important award, the one of Most Valuable Player, was unsurprisingly handed out to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Fellow NFC North QB Matt Stafford won Comeback Player of the Year. Two other quart... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485635&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:46:37 Pistons rookie Brandon Knight took an inadvertent elbow to the schnoz from teammate Greg Monroe in the first quarter against the Hornets on Saturday night. According to the Fox Sports Detroit telecast, Knight broke it ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485630&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:26:00 Next thread at 9. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485629&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:30:09 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485627&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:57:35 Two of the Golf Boys gave an impromptu performance today… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485625&src=rss 2012-02-05T01:17:50 Sounders FC practice report, A.M. session Feb. 4 Former Seattle Times reporter Jose Romero now lives in Arizona (he writes for SBN Arizona event). On his personal blog he writes about today's practice. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485496&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:18:24 Patriots WR Tiquan Underwood released on the night before Super Bowl XLVI Ouch. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485489&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:18:03 Editor's note: Big Blue View and http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485482&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:06:08 You know, I was going to throw an open thread up here for the "NFL Honors" show that will come on NBC at 8 PM Central time tonight, but apparently the NFL has taken the brilliant step of releasing all of the winners before the show is actually aired, meaning that now I don't have to waste time and bandwidth with it. So, if the title of the article didn't already give away the results of the one award that Viking fans would be interested in tonight. . .well, prepare to break out your... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485474&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:38:15 Chris Carter fell short of election to the Pro Football Hall Of Fame today. If he does get in one day though, the Eagles will have the distinction of having drafted, them cut him. Of course, no one will ever identify Chris Carter ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485473&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:01:49 At the NFL Honors in Indianapolis tonight, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took home the award for the AP Comeback Player of the Year. Matthew Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year "This is a team award. You win something like this, it takes all 53 guys in the l... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3485466&src=rss 2012-02-05T00:01:36