http://http://www.kentucky.com/529/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Kentucky.com en-us Copyright 2009 Kentucky.com Sports - Wire 60 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:47:30 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench interactive-ops@herald-leader.com http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019446.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019446.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:29 EST
Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands was the only one of the three other overnight leaders to keep pace with Bourdy, shooting a 5 under to stay within two strokes after the third round.

Bourdy, a two-time winner on the European Tour, maintained his form from Friday, making four birdies on the front nine and three on the back nine for a 16-under 194.

Now No. 87 on the European Tour money list, the Frenchman boosted his chances to qualify for the $7.5 million year-end championship in Dubai next week, which is limited to the top 60 money earners after Hong Kong.

"It is my last chance to get into Dubai, last chance to win and I am leading by two, so I will do my best tomorrow to win," said Bourdy, who described his 63 as one of the best rounds of his career. "I hit a lot of greens and that has been the key the last three rounds. I have been very consistent with my irons and my putting was unbelievable."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019430.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019430.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:29 EST
About the only thing that gave him hope after he struggled to an even-par 72 in the third round at Kingston Heath was seeing his name atop the leaderboard in a three-way tie for the lead with the Australian duo of James Nitties and Greg Chalmers.

"It certainly should have been a lot worse than that," Woods said.

Right when the record-setting gallery was ready to coronate the world's No. 1 player, Woods squandered a three-shot lead in six holes and had to rally over the back nine - by playing even par - just to stay in the hunt.

Woods hit one poor shot after another on a relatively benign day for scoring and created opportunities for so many others. He started with a three-shot lead. By the end of the day, a dozen players were separated by four shots.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019379.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019379.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:59 EST
The Galaxy will play in its first MLS Cup final since 2005 on Nov. 22 in Seattle against the winner of Saturday's Eastern Conference final match between Chicago and Real Salt Lake.

Los Angeles will make its sixth MLS Cup final appearance since the league began in 1996. The Galaxy won championships in 2002 and 2005.

David Beckham's free kick set up Berhalter's goal in the 102nd minute. The Dynamo's Eddie Robinson tried to clear Omar Gonzalez's header off Beckham's free kick but Berhalter poked the ball into the net from 7 yards.

Donovan converted a penalty kick in the 109th minute to set the MLS record for career playoff scoring with 17 goals.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019333.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019333.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:29 EST
The first half of the inaugural Connecticut 6 Classic was tied 10 times. The Bobcats led 43-39 after Feldeine scored on a three-point play with 5 seconds left to finish the half with 14 points. Joe Zeglinski hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Hawks to give Quinnipiac a 43-42 halftime margin.

Hartford pulled ahead 53-48 with 14:01 left, then the Bobcats used an 11-1 run to lead 59-54. Quinnipiac had a 13-6 spurt, capped by a 3-pointer by Deontay Twyman, to take a double-digit lead.

Jeremy Baker added 17 points for the Bobcats and James Johnson scored 15.

Joel Barkers led the Hawks with 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field. Zeglinski, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the 10th game last year, had 12 points.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019329.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019329.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:30 EST
The Raptors began a four-game road trip with their fourth straight victory over the Clippers at Staples Center. Andrea Bargnani had 19 points and Jose Calderon added 18 for the Raptors.

Chris Kaman, who fought through a virus to get 20 points and 11 rebounds in Wednesday's home loss at New Orleans, made his first five shots against the Raptors and finished with 25 points and seven rebounds in 36 minutes. But his layup with 8:18 remaining was the last field goal for the Clippers, who went scoreless over the final 6:58 and shot 5 for 17 in the fourth quarter.

The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 74, and the lead changed hands five times before Bargnani hit a 3-pointer to put Toronto ahead for good at 91-89 with 4:28 to play. Antoine Wright added two free throws, and the Raptors got back-to-back 3s from Marco Belinelli and Bargnani before Calderon capped the rally with a layup and another 3-pointer.

The Clippers made 15 of 20 shots in the first quarter to jump out to a 34-17 lead against a club that had held them under 80 points in three of the previous four meetings - including both matchups last season. Steve Novak's 3-pointer increased the margin to 39-17, Los Angeles' biggest of the game.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019295.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019295.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:19 EST
The Lakers' six-game winning streak was snapped. They scored just eight points in the third quarter as the Nuggets turned a two-point halftime lead into an 87-64 cushion that had ecstatic fans chanting "Beat L.A.!" something Denver couldn't do enough of in the Western Conference finals five months ago.

Held to seven points in less than 12 first-half minutes because of foul trouble, Anthony scored 10 quick points in the third quarter to give the Nuggets (7-3) a double-digit lead and turn this one into a laugher.

'Melo's run was highlighted by his steal from Lamar Odom and a breakaway basket. After that, the Lakers (7-2) looked every bit like the team that was coming off a late game in Los Angeles the night before.

J.R. Smith came off Denver's bench again and scored 20 points in his third game back from a seven-game suspension to start the season, and the Nuggets celebrated their return to the Pepsi Center after a six-game trip by leading the Lakers by as many as 29 points.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019275.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019275.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:44 EST
The previous time the Kings won four consecutive games was late in the 2007-08 season.

Trevor Ariza scored 28 points for the Rockets. Shane Battier had 23 points and Luis Scola had 20 points and nine rebounds.

Beno Udrih had 22 points for the Kings and Tyreke Evans had 20 points. Andres Nocioni added 15 points.

Houston cut the margin to two points several times in the fourth quarter, but the Kings responded with important baskets each time.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019268.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019268.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29 EST
It was the season opener for the Demons, who got scoring from 12 players, none of whom played more than 20 minutes.

Josh Chambers led the Tigers with 15 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, while Jacob Turnipseed added 12 points.

Northwestern led 43-28 at halftime. East Texas Baptist, Division III team, closed within 11 twice in the first nine minutes of the second half, but the Demons mounted a 16-2 run over the next four minutes to take command.

"We still have a lot of work to do," Northwestern State coach Mike McConathy said. "We shot free throws horrendously (12-of-28)."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019267.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019267.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:54 EST
Reed, who finished with 24 points, scored eight points during the Tigers' 11-0 run in the game's final 89 seconds.

Frankie Sullivan added 10 points for Auburn, which was picked to finish last in the Southeastern Conference West division and return two starters from last year's 24-win team.

Auburn's Lucas Hargrove blocked Rob Garrison's layup attempt with 2.8 seconds remaining and followed with a steal on Niagara's last possession to cap Auburn's come-from-behind victory.

Bilal Benn had a double-double by halftime and finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Purple Eagles, who are coming off a 26-win season that included a second-place finish in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and an NIT appearance.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019256.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019256.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29 EST
Thomas was 7 of 14 from the field and 14 of 18 from the line for the defending Pac-10 champions, who nearly frittered away an 18-point lead and their highest preseason ranking since 1985 on the opening night of the round-robin Athletes In Action Classic.

Thomas had 18 points in the highest-scoring first half of his college career.

Todd Brown scored 21 points and N'Gai Evans added 17 for the Raiders, who are picked to finish second this season in the Horizon League.

Brown kept them close early by scoring seven points, but during one stretch he didn't score for almost 15 minutes. Wright State fell behind by as many as 18 in Brown's dry spell.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019259.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019259.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:24 EST
The Jackrabbits used hot outside shooting to score 13 unanswered points early, building a double-digit lead that they held the rest of the way. South Dakota State led by as many as 28 in the second half.

Kai Williams came off the bench to add 17 points for South Dakota State, with Garrett Callahan adding 11.

Afam Muojeke led Wyoming with 19 points, followed by A.J. Davis with 14.

Sargent and Williams combined for eight 3-pointers in the first half and the Jackrabbits finished the game by hitting 11 of 21, to just 3 of 13 for Wyoming. South Dakota State also shot 53 percent from the field, to just 42 percent for the Cowboys.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019254.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019254.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:19 EST
The Tigers (1-0) never trailed, leading by as many as 11 points in the first half and taking a 32-26 halftime lead.

Webber International, an NAIA school, pulled within 37-35 with 12:11 left on two free throws by Tyler Hoevenaar. Savannah State scored eight unanswered points, starting with three straight layups by Louis, to regain a double-digit lead.

Tracy Rankins added 12 points for the Tigers, who are coming off a 15-14 season, and Rashad Hassan chipped in 11.

Hoevenaar led the Warriors with 12 points and eight assists. Halston Schaffer added 11 points on 5-for-9 shooting and Marvin Williams scored 10.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019253.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019253.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:19 EST
Patrick Sullivan added a double-double for the Lions with 18 points and 10 rebounds in their season opener.

Southeastern Louisiana hit 10 of 20 from 3-point range (50 percent) and turned 26 Drovers' turnovers into 40 points.

With the game tied at 11, the Lions went on a 24-2 run to take a 35-13 lead on a 3-pointer by Gary Dixon with 6:43 left in the first half.

The Lions then shot 65 percent in the second half (22 of 34), including 13 points by Forest on 5-of-11 shooting.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019252.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019252.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:19 EST
Montarrio Haddock added 23 points for the Blue Raiders, who shot 54.9 percent as a team (28-for-51) from the floor. James Gallman chipped in with 18 points.

After holding a 38-35 lead at halftime, Middle Tennessee used a 16-5 run in the second half to go up 59-43 on a 3-pointer by Gallman with 14:38 remaining. The Blue Raiders would eventually lead by as many as 25 points, as the Tornado shot only 36.4 percent in the second half (12-for-33).

King, located in Bristol, Tennessee, was led by Josh Dockery, who scored 19 points. Clarence Smith added 15.

Middle Tennessee shot 59.1 percent from 3-point range (13-for-22), and totaled 16 team assists on 28 field goals.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019251.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019251.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:15 EST
Rodriguez registered his 40th career double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Dodson had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Camels.

Lorne Merthie added 13 points for the Camels and William Kossangue had 11.

The Camels closed the game on a 15-1 run for the 24-point margin - their largest lead of the game. The Camels shot only 40 percent (28-for-70) from the field, but grabbed 26 offensive rebounds and tallied 29 second-chance points.

Marvin Jackson led St. Andrews with 13 points. St. Andrews had trouble shooting as well, making only 35.8 percent (19-for-53) of its field goals.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019250.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019250.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:15 EST
Kareem Brown scored 12 points and Ceslovas Kucinskas had a career-high eight rebounds for the Eagles, who won their season opener for the third straight season.

Young had 17 points in the first half, helping the Eagles run out to a 40-25 halftime lead over the Lions. Lincoln went 4-for-20 from the 3-point arc in the first half, contributing to a 23.3 percent shooting mark from the floor.

Coppin State pushed its lead to 62-36 on a Brown jumper with just under 9 minutes to play for its largest lead of the game.

Dante Blanton-Holcombe scored 10 points in a 19-5 run that brough Lincoln to within 67-55, but Brown's basket put the Eagles up 71-55 and they rolled from there.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019248.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019248.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29 EST
The Owls (8-2, 6-0), winners of eight straight, have their best record since going 10-2 in 1979, when they made their last bowl appearance. Temple defeated California 28-17 in the 1979 Garden State Bowl - then endured losing records in 27 of the next 29 seasons.

Akron (2-8, 1-5) led 17-7 after Sean Fobbs recovered a bad snap from center in the Owls' end zone with 3:06 left in the first quarter.

Temple scored 49 unanswered points to extend its longest win streak since finishing 1973 on an eight-game run. The Owls opened 1974 with six straight victories.

Bernard Pierce ran for 97 yards on 19 carries. His 2-yard run with 31 seconds left in the first half was his 15th rushing touchdown this season, matching the Owls' record shared by Paul Palmer (1986) and Walter Washington (2004).]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019243.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019243.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:05 EST
Jermel Jenkins scored 14 points for the Gaels. Milan Prodanovic and Alejo Rodriguez each had 12 points, while Kyle Smyth added 11. Rodriguez finished with 10 rebounds - five offensive.

Boston's Tyler Morris hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 48-48 with 18:26 left to play. But the Terriers never took the lead, as Iona answered with four straight points and later increased its lead to 70-60 with 8:11 left on Prodanovic's free throw.

Jake O'Brien's jumper cut Iona's lead to 76-72 with 3:42 left, but Boston pulled no closer.

Tyler Morris led Boston with 21 points. John Holland had 17 points, Corey Lowe had 16, and Carlos Strong finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019241.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019241.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:54 EST
New coach Charlton "C.Y." Young made his debut with the Eagles (1-0) after serving the last four years as an assistant at Georgia Tech. Young started 97 straight games at point guard for Georgia Southern from 1989-93.

Freshman Camero Baskerville had 12 rebounds to lead Georgia Southern, which outrebounded Reinhardt, an NAIA school, 46-28.

Rory Spencer added 16 points for Georgia Southern, while Willie Powers chipped in 15, Antoine Johnson had 14 and Ben Drayton 12.

Georgia Southern shot 57.5 percent from the field in the first half (23-for-40), compared to 33.3 percent (10-for-30) by Reinhardt, to lead 58-25 at halftime.]]> http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019240.html http://www.kentucky.com/529/story/1019240.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:54 EST
Larry Sanders and Jay Gavin each added 12 points for the Rams and Bradford Burgess had 10. It was the first game in two years for Gavin, who sat out last season under NCAA transfer rules.

The Rams broke open the game with a 24-4 run to close out the first half with a 41-21 lead. The Rams forced six turnovers during that span.

The Rams continued to dominate in the second half and led by as many as 32 points at 74-42 with 3:52 remaining.

C.J. Reed had 21 points for the Wildcats to lead all scorers. Alexander Starling added 11 points and 10 rebounds.]]>