Newser - Sportshttp://www.newser.com/2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorMon, 23 Nov 2009 4:08:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74544/iraqi-prisoners-taunt-wis-soldiers-over-favre-defection.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoAn allegiance to the Green Bay Packers has come back to haunt Wisconsin National Guardsmen on duty at a prison camp in Iraq, with detainees using quarterback Brett Favre’s defection to the rival Vikings to taunt the soldiers. A Packers-themed paint job sparked curiosity, one officer tells WTMJ-AM , “they soon...http://www.newser.com/story/74544/iraqi-prisoners-taunt-wis-soldiers-over-favre-defection.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74445/bullock-shines-in-crowd-pleasing-blind-side.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThe Blind Side lacks inherent suspense—it's based on the true story of Michael Oher, a rookie offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. But the tale of a homeless African-American teen adopted by big-hearted white yuppies, at bottom a Sandra Bullock vehicle, goes over big in football country. Writer-director John...http://www.newser.com/story/74445/bullock-shines-in-crowd-pleasing-blind-side.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74525/georgia-mourns-football-mascot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThe University of Georgia football team’s mascot, bulldog Uga VII, has died. He was 4 and had not yet served out two full seasons, the shortest reign in 54 years of Ugas at UGa. Uga was not only a mascot but a beloved pet to the Savannah family that provides...http://www.newser.com/story/74525/georgia-mourns-football-mascot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74481/iaaf-denies-it-okd-gold-medal-for-semenya.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThe International Association of Athletics Foundation is denying claims by the South African government that it decided to allow runner Caster Semenya to keep her gold medal in the wake of questions about her gender. South African officials announced yesterday that Semenya has been cleared of "wrongdoing" and would be...http://www.newser.com/story/74481/iaaf-denies-it-okd-gold-medal-for-semenya.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFri, 20 Nov 2009 3:54:22 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74450/furious-irish-beg-france-for-rematch-over-handball.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFrom the president on down, the Republic of Ireland is in a rage after the national soccer team was denied a spot in next year’s World Cup in a defeat by France—which got the winning goal as a direct benefit of an uncalled handball. Not only is the country’s...http://www.newser.com/story/74450/furious-irish-beg-france-for-rematch-over-handball.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThu, 19 Nov 2009 20:06:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74325/eastwood-is-top-badass.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoGQ has broken this year's Man of the Year honors into several categories. That's why Clint Eastwood is Badass of the Year, Barack Obama is Leader of the Year, and Tom Brady the Comeback of the Year. Click the source link for the full list, and see the photo gallery...http://www.newser.com/story/74325/eastwood-is-top-badass.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74423/ex-nba-star-cops-plea-in-2002-shooting.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoFormer New Jersey Net Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea bargain in the 2002 shooting death of a limo driver and the subsequent attempt to cover up his involvement. Under the deal, he will plead guilty tomorrow to aggravated assault, receive a sentence of 3 years, and serve a...http://www.newser.com/story/74423/ex-nba-star-cops-plea-in-2002-shooting.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74412/yoga-gets-competitive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoYoga as an Olympic sport? It could happen, if two leaders in the field have their way. The creators of Bikram yoga brought yoga championships to the US, but many practitioners say the very idea of competition in yoga is antithetical to the core tenets of the practice. After all,...http://www.newser.com/story/74412/yoga-gets-competitive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:07:36 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74362/semenya-will-keep-medals-gender-test-confidential.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoSouth African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and she'll keep the results of her gender tests to herself, the South African sports ministry said today. The ministry also said that the 18-year-old Semenya will be allowed to keep her prize money. "Whatever...http://www.newser.com/story/74362/semenya-will-keep-medals-gender-test-confidential.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoThu, 19 Nov 2009 7:01:08 CST