SOCCER: Mali Races Back to Tie Angola, 4-4
New York Times - 1 hour ago
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Mali struck back from being 4-0 down in the 79th minute of the opening match of the African Cup of Nations to earn a sensational 4-4 draw with the host, Angola. News and features from around the world of soccer and the Web.
South Africa confident of World Cup security Reuters
USC Coach Pete Carroll eager to move to 'a whole different level' with Seahawks
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
Pete Carroll is eager to coach the Seattle Seahawks even though he says it'll be difficult saying goodbye to USC. Who stands to gain from Pete Carroll's departure?
USC's Pete Carroll says Seattle Seahawks' coaching job 'came out of nowhere' ESPN
Snap Judgments
CNN - 6 minutes ago
Tom Brady struggled against Terrell Suggs and the rest of the Ravens defense. • I'm not going to proclaim the dynasty is dead and start writing the obit.
On the field, the NFL myths take a hit Los Angeles Times
Kickin' it: McD's get-tough policy
Denver Post - 1 day ago
Lundmark Lifts Flames Past Canucks
New York Times - 1 day ago

Sports of The Times: Dareus’s Big Plays Surprised Even Him
New York Times - 2 days ago
Marcell Dareus was named the most valuable defensive player in the Bowl Championship Series title game. Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football.
Alabama makes it tough, but wins BCS title CNN
Ole Miss quarterback Snead headed to NFL draft
CNN - 3 days ago
Jevan Snead led Ole Miss to a win over Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl on January 2. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead is going pro, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft after leading the Rebels to their best back-to-back seasons in nearly four decades.
Mississippi Rebels' Jevan Snead to enter NFL draft ESPN

Federer survives scare, Nadal through in Qatar
Reuters - 3 days ago
DOHA (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer had to play three sets to reach the Qatar Open semi-finals on Thursday, while number two Rafael Nadal had an easier ride when his opponent retired injured to put him in the last four. Swiss Federer survived a scare from 21-year-old Latvian Ernests Gulbis before winning 6-2 4-6 6-4 to progress to the next round where he will face either Russian Nikolai Davydenko or big-serving Croat Ivo Karlovic.
Rafael Nadal Reaches Semifinals at Qatar Open New York Times

Podsednik agrees to free-agent deal with Royals
Chicago Tribune - 2 days ago
Tribune News Services Former White Sox otfielder Scott Podsednik and the Kansas City Royals have agreed a one-year contract, a deal that includes a 2011 option. Podsednik, who passed a physical on Friday, likely will play center and gives the Royals some speed at the top of the lineup with left fielder David DeJesus.
Scott Podsednik Agrees to $1.75M Deal With Royals New York Times

Manny Pacquiao may have found replacement for Floyd Mayweather
Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago
Manny Pacquiao, left, and his promoter might be done negotiating with Floyd Mayweather Jr., clearing the way for a potential bout with welterweight Joshua Clottey, right. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still pushing for a mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao, but key people around Pacquiao said Friday the Filipino star fighter's focus has shifted to a replacement foe, Joshua Clottey."If you concede to whatever Mayweather wants, that's giving him an edge," Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach said Friday.
Pacquiao camp says fight with Clottey set for March Reuters