http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is the latest sports news from Times Leader en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:40:10 GMT 2012-02-09T21:40:10Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139044864&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FRussian_skiers_developing_for_2014_Sochi_Games_02-09-2012.html (AP) Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:40:10 GMT 9a8cbecc69ef72d4e488f2af3ca8e2c1 2012-02-09T21:40:10Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139044859&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FLehman_looks_for_more_wins_on__Champions_Tour_02-09-2012.html (AP) Tom Lehman looks to continue feasting on the Champions Tour when he begins the defense of his title at the Allianz Championship Friday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:40:09 GMT 38ef82973ebee4314945728a7568597c 2012-02-09T21:40:09Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139034819&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FNew_Haven_Open_CEO_elected_to_tennis_Hall_of_Fame_02-09-2012.html (AP) Mike Davies, the chief executive officer of the New Haven Open tennis tournament, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:14 GMT 95d3c43a3b89995a6193bc7a50d81f55 2012-02-09T19:40:14Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139034814&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FMercedes_tops_F1_test__Lotus_fastest_2012_car_02-09-2012.html (AP) The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:13 GMT a8dad5f4dfcc888cbc98805114737f85 2012-02-09T19:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139034809&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FFederer_to_face_Isner_in_Davis_Cup_singles_02-09-2012.html (AP) Roger Federer will face John Isner in the second singles match Friday when Switzerland takes on the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:13 GMT 9f5b5a0e118c8d8bc4ef27d43cc1d354 2012-02-09T19:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139034804&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FCavaliers_guard_Irving_recovering_from_concussion_02-09-2012.html (AP) Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving is being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic as he recovers from a concussion. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:12 GMT 4b13527ec0c1a7f149c10820ec556289 2012-02-09T19:40:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139030249&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FWorld_TeamTennis_relocates_S__California_franchise_02-09-2012.html (AP) The Southern California franchise in the World TeamTennis Pro League is getting a new name and home court for the upcoming season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:13 GMT 13b313ba382c3d1eabf32a3cd7f71183 2012-02-09T18:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139030244&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FChurch_ad_urges_prayer_for_last-place_Canadiens_02-09-2012.html (AP) It's come to this for the Montreal Canadiens: The Catholic church is asking people to pray for the last-place team. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:13 GMT 05f9ef652efd4651cfb32975c7612cdd 2012-02-09T18:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139030239&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FChilean_tennis_star_Fernando_Gonzalez_to_retire_02-09-2012.html (AP) Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez says he will retire next month because injuries no longer allow him to play at a top level. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:13 GMT cde3e007632aaad35fe1bbc495bb4064 2012-02-09T18:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025669&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FSpanish_govt_may_sue_French_TV_for_doping_skit_02-09-2012.html (AP) Spain's most senior sport minister says the government is considering legal action against a French TV station that poked fun at alleged ties to doping by athletes. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:17 GMT 22d70c0dc945929e074d3003603be759 2012-02-09T17:40:17Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025664&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FSkaters_still_hold_hope_for_Dutch_skating_marathon_02-09-2012.html (AP) Under leaden skies, a steady stream of Lycra-clad skaters duck slightly as they glide under one of the wooden bridges over the Zijlroade river that runs like a gray ribbon through this picturesque town on the route of the Eleven Cities Tour. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:16 GMT d06cab961a125a1b5722175bff560264 2012-02-09T17:40:16Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025659&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FRed_Wings_and_Maple_Leafs_to_play_at_Big_House_02-09-2012.html (AP) Next year's Winter Classic could set an attendance record. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:16 GMT 540465078f697c246ce1be179f374807 2012-02-09T17:40:16Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025644&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FDjokovic_gets_wax_figure_in_native_Serbia_02-09-2012.html (AP) Novak Djokovic has met his match. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:15 GMT 6065d57ff051d4da3ae5e237d277ff3b 2012-02-09T17:40:15Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025654&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FPols__9_11_deserves_license_plate_before_NY_Giants_02-09-2012.html (AP) A commemorative license plate for the New York Giants was unveiled hours after their Super Bowl victory. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:15 GMT 5570907e6cc713736befc773e5a87cf3 2012-02-09T17:40:15Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025629&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FDefending_champs_return_to_Boston_Marathon_02-09-2012.html (AP) Reigning Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel lead the field of elite runners for the 116th edition of the event. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:14 GMT c219db98ad9c1d89d234b8142113f976 2012-02-09T17:40:14Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139025624&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FCabrera-Bello_shoots_63_in_Dubai__McIlroy_3_back_02-09-2012.html (AP) Rafael Cabrera-Bello made nine birdies in his first 11 holes to finish at 9-under 63 Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:14 GMT 6c52518342f4ef777ede084c68fa1478 2012-02-09T17:40:14Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139013209&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FFA_won_t_rush_to_replace_Capello_before_Euro_2012_02-09-2012.html (AP) The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:14 GMT 0d33125751b482cd0f7f031a3c2cc898 2012-02-09T15:40:14Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=138997819&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FDay_2_of_testimony_in_Va__lacrosse_player_s_trial_02-09-2012.html (AP) Prosecutors will continue their case Thursday in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:13 GMT 9c3fd2ac53810af286ed3838e947eb2f 2012-02-09T15:40:13Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=139013199&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FAP_Enterprise__US_Olympic_s_London_gym_nearly_done_02-09-2012.html (AP) Think of it as "Colorado Springs East" a training spot for U.S. Olympians in London. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:12 GMT b81bcf01593b8429fb9b95a22dcf2e57 2012-02-09T15:40:12Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182226&44=138988539&32=3991&7=186431&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2FNo__10_Duke_stuns_No__5_North_Carolina_85-84_02-09-2012.html (AP) Harrison Barnes shook off his nagging ankle injury and a series of undersized defenders to help No. 5 North Carolina take charge in the second half. He just couldn't finish off No. 10 Duke. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:04:19 GMT 910d1d9fd02f7a6ebf5a840d2d84d637 2012-02-09T15:04:19Z