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02/23/2010

PTI's Kornheiser suspended by ESPN
ESPN has suspended host Tony Kornheiser from his television talk show Pardon the Interruption for two weeks for comments he made on the radio last week about SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm's clothing.

Bowling honor roll (2/23)

02/22/2010

Two NFL hopefuls trying to defy age-old concerns
The creases across Brandon Crawford's forehead are a mark of his experiences. He played college football. He survived boot camp in the Marines. He worked on an automotive parts assembly line, and he's not about to let some age-old question deter his lifelong dream. The 33-year-old defensive end has a message for scouts: He's not too old to play in the NFL.

Mother of star Canadian figure skater dies
Dressed in black, Joannie Rochette wiped her eyes and took a deep breath before stepping on the ice. The rink has always been her comfort zone, now more than ever. Rochette's mother, Therese, died of a massive heart attack early Sunday, just a few hours after arriving in Vancouver to watch her daughter compete.

AP Interview: FIFA concern over African stimulants
FIFA is concerned that players at the World Cup could use undetectable stimulants derived from traditional African medicines that aren't currently banned substances.

Velasquez wins by knockout over Nogueira
Unbeaten Texan Cain Velasquez knocked out veteran Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira of Brazil at 2:20 of the first round Sunday to claim the featured heavyweight bout at the MMA's UFC 110. The 27-year-old Velasquez unleashed a flurry of punches at Nogueira to knock the Brazilian down, then began another set of combinations to his head before the referee stopped the fight.

02/21/2010

Bull riding makes its debut at Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON – Professional bull riding came to its newest venue, Cowboys Stadium, for the newest event, using a new format in the process. But for all that was new about the PBR Dickies 2010 Iron Cowboy Invitational, it ended with more sizzle than steak.

02/19/2010

Analysis, reaction, discussion as Tiger Woods says he's 'deeply sorry,' could return this year

AP FILE

The world reacts to Tiger Woods' apology for his sordid sex scandal.

Transcript: Elin never hit me; I didn't use performance-enhancing drugs

Commentary: Tiger Woods was believable to me

Photos of Woods and family

Media react: 'One of the most remarkable public apologies ever '

Video replay: Watch Tiger's statement

Going back to therapy

02/17/2010

PBR event at Cowboys Stadium will pit bull riders in head-to-head competition
Last weekend, Cowboys Stadium hosted the highly successful NBA All-Star Game. This week, it's the Professional Bull Riders' turn in the huge entertainment venue.

02/16/2010

Lightweight title bout added to Pacquiao-Clottey card at Cowboys Stadium
Mexico's Humberto Soto will meet David Díaz for the World Boxing Council's interim lightweight championship on the March 13 Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey boxing card at Cowboys Stadium, it was announced Tuesday.

Bowling honor roll (2/16)

02/15/2010

PBA-USBC Masters Standings
PBA-USBC Masters Standings

Chris Barnes of Double Oak finishes second in PBA bowling tournament
Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., won his second United States Bowling Congress Masters title, defeating top-seeded Chris Barnes of Double Oak, 290-217, at the National Bowling Stadium.

02/12/2010

WOGA Classic starts today in Frisco
The 13th annual WOGA Classic is today and Sunday at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco.

02/09/2010

See an up-and-coming athlete in the area? Tell us about it
Would you like to nominate a deserving athlete or team to be featured in Good Sports? SportsDay welcomes nominations of athletes and teams of any age from throughout the area.

02/08/2010

Cowboy follows father's bootsteps
Bareback rider Kaycee Feild wants to follow in his father's footsteps, a five-time world champion.

01/31/2010

Federer wins Australian Open to claim 16th major title
Roger Federer timed his run to perfection at the season's first major, beating fifth-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11) in the Sunday night final to collect his fourth Australian Open title.

Australian Open men's final results
A list of the results of the men's singles final at the Australian Open.

Former Cowboy Herschel Walker wins MMA debut
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker stopped Hungarian fighter Greg Nagy in the third round Saturday night to win his mixed-martial arts debut.

FSSW: Walker wins MMA debut

Dallas tennis event to feature Mark Philippoussis
The Challenger of Dallas, an event generally reserved for middling veterans and young players who haven't made their mark, will feature two-time Grand Slam finalist Mark Philippoussis. The tennis tournament runs today through Saturday at T Bar M Racquet Club.

01/30/2010

Serena Williams tops Henin to win women's title at Australian Open
Serena Williams surged to a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory in the Australian Open final Saturday, closing this chapter on Justine Henin's remarkable comeback from retirement.

Australian Open women's finals results
A list of the results of the women's singles final at the Australian Open.

01/25/2010

PBA gets first female tournament winner
Kelly Kulick became the first woman to win a PBA Tour title on Sunday, beating Chris Barnes of Double Oak in the final of the 45th Tournament of Champions.

Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo results

01/22/2010

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Cohen second after short program
Cohen, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, showed no signs of having been away for almost four years. At 25, she could still jump and spin with the teenagers. Wearing red, she landed all her jumps in her short program and dazzled with her trademark grace and beautiful positions.

01/20/2010

Brazile is the cowboy to watch in Fort Worth
Trevor Brazile used to skip school in Krum to watch his heroes compete at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Rodeo.

Plano bowler falls one pin short of perfect 900 series
After rolling 35 consecutive strikes, Bill Fong claimed he was not nervous as he lined up his final shot Monday night.

01/19/2010

Liukin to partner with Supergirl
Nastia Liukin of Parker and Warner Bros. announced that Supergirl, the brand based on the DC Comics character who is Superman's younger cousin, will sponsor the inaugural Nastia Liukin Cup in March.

Coppell girl takes a first and a second at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Ashley Cain of Coppell finished second in the Novice Ladies division at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and teamed with Joshua Reagan of Dallas to win the Novice Pairs competition.

Bowling honor roll (1/19)

01/17/2010

Sharapova loses opener at Australian Open
Former champion Maria Sharapova has lost her first-round match at the Australian Open to fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4.

01/16/2010

DMN's Evan Grant named Texas Sportswriter of the Year
Dallas Morning News reporter Evan Grant has been named Texas Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

01/13/2010

Area fighter to be part of Pacquiao card
Dallas' Roberto Marroquín says he will be on the undercard of the March 13 Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Cottley bout at Cowboys Stadium.

01/12/2010

Bowling honor roll (1/12)

01/10/2010

Punch bowl: Cowboys Stadium gets Pacquiao-Clottey fight
Cowboys Stadium will host its first boxing match on March 13 when Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey get together for a welterweight championship bout after Jones came to an agreement with Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

01/07/2010

New Dallas arena football franchise to play at AAC
Arena football returns to American Airlines Center in April when the Dallas franchise of the new Arena Football One league kicks off, officials announced Wednesday.

01/05/2010

Bowling honor roll (1/5)

12/31/2009

Lone Star salutes to sports figures with Texas ties who died in 2009

12/29/2009

Barry Horn's 10 things we might see in the new decade

Bowling honor roll (12/29)

12/27/2009

Final proposal by Pacquiao camp to fight Mayweather
Promoter Bob Arum delivered what he said would be his last proposal Sunday to salvage the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., which has been on life support over a blood testing dispute.

12/25/2009

Texas Sports Personality of 2009: Cowboys Stadium in Arlington

Cowboys Stadium, in all its 3-million square foot, $1.2 billion majesty, is the 2009 Texas Sports Personality of the Year.

TOM FOX / DMN

Our "Sports Personality of the Year" isn't an athlete, owner or fervent fan. Yet it's changed the sports landscape of North Texas and the country. Someday it may have a similar impact on the entire wide world of sports. Our 2009 Texas Sports Personality of the Year? Cowboys Stadium.

Past winners

Blog: Cowboys Stadium

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1996-2008: Past winners of SportsDay's Texan of the Year honor

Pacquiao says he plans to sue Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao says he is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather Jr., the fighter's father, and Golden Boy Promotions.

12/24/2009

Promoter calls Pacquiao-Mayweather fight dead
Promoter Bob Arum declared the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead Thursday, though efforts continued to find a compromise to a dispute over blood testing.

12/22/2009

Pacquiao-Mayweather fight in jeopardy
The proposed megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. was thrown into jeopardy Tuesday with a demand by Mayweather's camp that both fighters be subjected to Olympic-type drug testing leading up to the bout.

Bowling honor roll (12/22)

12/20/2009

Pavlik defends title with knockout of Espino
Kelly Pavlik hammered away with a flurry of uppercuts, then raised his hands and jumped into the arms of trainer Jack Loew. The WBC and WBO middleweight champion had successfully declared his return to boxing.

12/17/2009

McCain again urges pardon for Galveston boxer Jack Johnson
Two lawmakers are appealing to President Barack Obama to pardon renowned black boxer Jack Johnson, imprisoned a century ago because of his romantic link to a white woman.

12/15/2009

Bowling honor roll (12/15)

12/13/2009

Cowboys Stadium still possible site for Pacquiao-Mayweather
Promoter Bob Arum expects to settle on a site for Manny Pacquiao's fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. by next week. While Las Vegas is the front-runner, Arum claims it still might be Dallas – and it definitely won't be LA.

12/09/2009

Promotors cancel trip to Dallas, dealing blow to chances of Cowboys Stadium hosting Pacquiao-Mayweather bout
Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight abruptly canceled a trip to Dallas on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to Jerry Jones' chances of landing the bout for Cowboys Stadium.

12/08/2009

Jones to make proposal to host possible Pacquiao-Mayweather fight at Cowboys Stadium
Promoters planned to travel to North Texas to meet today with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as the momentum continues to grow for a March 13 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Indoor football coming back to area
Indoor football is coming back to North Texas when the Arena Football One league begins play next spring, but the Cowboys are not part of the resurrection.

Bowling honor roll (12/8)

09/08/2009

MMA blog: Nelson shares Lesnar updates on "Inside MMA"