Supreme Federer crushes Gicquel

World number one Roger Federer moves effortlessly into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 win over Frenchman Marc Gicquel.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 3:00 pm

N.B.A. Draft and 2 Trades Change Outlook in East

The N.B.A. draft unfolded with an almost predictable rhythm as Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley were taken with the first two picks.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:59 pm

Germany wary of Spain but hoping for Euro glory

With a party already organized, Germany hopes to be holding the European Championship trophy when it shows up.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:58 pm

Euro 2008 -- Spain 3, Russia 0: Spain Dominates Russia and Advances to Final

Spain reached the European Championship final for the first time in 24 years on Thursday with a convincing win over Russia to set up a meeting with Germany.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:57 pm

Sports of The Times: Dashing Spain Transcends Its Anguish

A generation of disappointment was erased as Spain topped Russia to advance to the Euro 2008 final.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:57 pm

Sports of The Times: Mayo Shows That He Was Made for New York

O. J. Mayo, who was the third pick of the draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, offers insight, not opinion, into the game, the business and the culture of basketball.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:55 pm

Spain confident of Euro title despite Villa injury

Spain doesn't think the absence of injured striker David Villa will stop it winning the nation's first tournament in 44 years when it takes on Germany in the European Championship final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:53 pm

Xabi Alonso: No clear favorite in Euro 2008 final

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso doesn't agree with his teammates that Germany is the favorite in Sunday's European Championship final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:52 pm

Kuznetsova and Chakvetdaze ease Russian pain in Wimbledon (AFP)

Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova returns the ball to her Czech's opponent Barbora Zahlavova Strycova during their 2008 Wimbledon championships in London. Kuznetsova and Anna Chakvetadze helped ease the pain of Russia's Euro 2008 exit by moving into the Wimbledon last 16(AFP/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Svetlana Kuznetsova and Anna Chakvetadze helped ease the pain of Russia's Euro 2008 exit by moving into the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:51 pm

Pietersen puts focus on victory

Kevin Pietersen says England success is more important than his captaincy in the final one-dayer against New Zealand.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:49 pm

Hiddink wants Euro '08 to spark Russian resurgence

Guus Hiddink wants his young team's defeat by Spain in the European Championship semifinal to be the start of a Russian football renaissance, not the end of one.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:47 pm

Mears and Hendrick to part ways at end of season

Casey Mears will be looking for a new ride in 2009. Hendrick Motorsports said Friday that Mears, who has been with the team since 2007 and moved to the No. 5 Chevrolet to replace Kyle...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:44 pm

Mears and Hendrick to part ways at end of season (AP)

AP - Casey Mears will be looking for a new ride in 2009.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:44 pm

15,000 London game tickets sell quickly (AP)

AP - The 15,000 tickets available in the second general admission sale for the NFL regular-season game at Wembley Stadium sold out Friday in 30 minutes.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:39 pm

15,000 London game tickets sell quickly

The 15,000 tickets available in the second general admission sale for the NFL regular-season game at Wembley Stadium sold out Friday in 30 minutes. Last month, the first 40,000 tickets...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:39 pm

Stoner takes Assen pole

Casey Stoner qualifies fastest for Saturday's Dutch MotoGP in Assen in a record time.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:36 pm

South Korea's Oh leads at US Women's golf Open

Oh Ji-Young, one of 32 South Koreans in the field, fired a six-under 67 to seize a share of the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open on Thursday. Oh, who turns...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:35 pm

Landis to get appeal verdict on Tour title Monday (AP)

AP - Floyd Landis will find out Monday if he can keep his 2006 Tour de France title.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:32 pm

Landis to get appeal verdict on Tour title Monday

Floyd Landis will find out Monday if he can keep his 2006 Tour de France title. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it will announce the result from a five-day appeal...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:32 pm

Stoner on pole for Assen GP

World champion Casey Stoner produced a stunning late lap to claim his third pole position in a row at the Dutch motorcyling Grand Prix on Friday. The 22-year-old Australian's
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:32 pm

SA's Smith set to make first Test

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is confident of being fit for next month's first Test against England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:30 pm

Felix eyes four medals in Beijing but faces huge 100m test

Allyson Felix plans to chase four gold medals at the Beijing Olympics but the reigning world 200-meter champion must first overcome a stellar 100m field at the US Olympic Track and Field...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:30 pm

Bolt's record run teaches Gay as both seek Beijing berths

Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record rout of Tyson Gay on May 31 was just the humbling defeat the world champion says he needed to give him a better chance to win a Beijing Olympic rematch.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:26 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:22 pm

South Korea's Oh grabs early lead at US Women's Open

Oh Ji-Young, one of 32 South Koreans in the field, fired a six-under 67 to seize a share of the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open on Thursday. Oh, who turns...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:21 pm

Winless Mears driven out of Hendrick's No. 5 car

Hendrick Motorsports made it official Friday by announcing that driver Casey Mears would leave the team at the end of the 2008 Sprint Cup season.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 2:03 pm

Felix faces competition in 100 as trials start

For weeks, sprinter Allyson Felix has been toting around a set of starting blocks just like the kind used at the U.S. Olympic trials. When you're hoping to win four medals at the Beijing
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:55 pm

China swimmer tests positive

China's top backstroker Ouyang Kunpeng has been banned for life for failing a doping test, a major embarrassment for the host country just six weeks before the Beijing Olympics. In a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:53 pm

Injury rules Gul out of Asia Cup

Fast bowler Umar Gul will miss the remainder of Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign because of a side strain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:47 pm

Back to leave Leicester for Leeds

Neil Back is out of the running to become head coach at the Leicester Tigers and is set to join Leeds in the same post.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:33 pm

I'm staying at Arsenal - Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor ends speculation about his immediate future by announcing he is staying at Arsenal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:23 pm

Astros release Chacon after altercation with GM

The Astros have released Shawn Chacon, opting to cut the right-hander a day after he reportedly grabbed general manager Ed Wade by the neck and threw him to the ground.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:07 pm

Additional charge handed down against Indiana

The NCAA Committee on Infractions notified Indiana that the school was also being charged with "failure to monitor."
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:05 pm

Cooper's goal gives FC Dallas 1-1 draw with Dynamo

FC Dallas drew the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Thursday as both teams shared the spoils for the third time this season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:04 pm

Simmons: Draft Diary XII, a twin killing

As he chronicled every moment for his annual NBA draft diary, the Sports Guy developed a new fascination with the Lopez brothers. Story
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 12:45 pm

Spanish refuse to rule out Villa

The Spanish Football Federation refuses to write off David Villa's chances of playing in Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 12:42 pm

Heat take Kansas State's Beasley with No. 2 pick (AP)

NBA commissioner David Stern, left, poses with Kansas State's Michael Beasley after he was picked second by the Miami Heat during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 26, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - Michael Beasley left his workout with the Miami Heat last week, telling confidants that he wanted to begin his NBA career learning from Pat Riley.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 12:39 pm

ESPN2, ESPN360.com: Day 5 at Wimbledon

Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:41 am

Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft (AP)

NBA commissioner David Stern, left, poses with number one draft pick Derrick Rose, who was picked by the Chicago Bulls, during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 26, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - Minutes after the NBA draft started, Derrick Rose learned he was headed home.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:38 am

Torres: Spain won't settle for second against Germany

Spain striker Fernando Torres won't settle for second place now that his team is having its best tournament in 24 years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:25 am

Torres: Spain won't settle for second against Germany


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:16 am

Spain a win away from losing underachiever tag

Spain's run to the European Championship final has been all about living up to long promised potential and dispelling a reputation for underachievement that is almost as old.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:11 am

Johnson not for sale, says Moyes

Manager David Moyes dismisses rumours linking Andrew Johnson with a move from Everton by insisting the striker is not for sale.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 10:46 am

Smith poised to land England role

London Irish's Brian Smith is expected to be named England attack coach next week, BBC Sport understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 10:10 am

Wolves trade Mayo to Memphis for Love (AP)

AP - Minnesota Timberwolves fans went to bed wondering how O.J. Mayo would fit in with their guard-heavy team.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:46 am

Tigers walk in winner in 10th, spoil Pujols' return

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:37 am

Nets send Jefferson to Milwaukee for Yi, Simmons

The Nets and Bucks are on the verge of a trade that will send Richard Jefferson to the Bucks for forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons, according to NBA front-office sources.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:21 am

Liberty 102, Fever 96: McCarville’s 31 Help Liberty Outlast the Fever

Janel McCarville scored a career-high 31 points and Shameka Christon had 6 of her 23 points in the third overtime, lifting the New York Liberty to victory over the Indiana Fever.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:03 am

Phillips, New to Mets, Knows Opponent Well

Andy Phillips begin his Mets career against the Yankees, his former team, after being traded after his short stay with the Reds.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:03 am

Tigers No Longer Looking Back

Putting an awful start behind, the Tigers are on a roll, just five games out of first place.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:02 am

Yankees Are Frustrated by a Rainout

The Yankees were rained out with a 3-1 lead, and will have to play the Pirates in a makeup game on July 10.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:01 am

Major League Roundup: His College Team Wins Series, Then Garza Pitches a 1-Hitter

Matt Garza only slept for a couple of hours Thursday morning because he was getting phone calls and text messages from his former Fresno State teammates, who had just won the College World Series.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA's Maria Jose Uribe pumps up U.S. Women's Open


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Lakers pick Kentucky's Joe Crawford


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Maria Sharapova upset at Wimbledon


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Power surge comes from the Pac-10 in the NBA draft


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Euro 2008: Spain blanks Russia, 3-0


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Clippers glad to have Eric Gordon


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Sprinter Justin Gatlin's doping appeal denied


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Clayton Kershaw's mistakes magnified by Dodgers' lack of offense


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

A banner draft for the Pacific 10


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Lakers pick Kentucky's Joe Crawford


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Sparks don't need Candace Parker's dunks to please fans


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. track and field trials day by day


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Clayton Kershaw's mistakes magnified by Dodgers' lack of offense


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Maria Sharapova upset at Wimbledon; Roddick also loses


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Kournikova's tennis career looked good to her


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

A banner draft for the Pacific 10


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Sparks don't need Candace Parker's dunks to please fans


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Clippers glad to have Eric Gordon


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:00 am

Chacon Waived After Altercation

If another team does not claim Shawn Chacon by Monday, the Astros said they will release him and terminate his contract.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:59 am

Ian Thomsen: After top two, unpredictable prospects spread uncertainty in draft

A record 12 freshmen were selected Thursday night in the NBA draft, but only a few of them are destined for greatness, writes SI.com's Ian Thomsen.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:59 am

Bulls take Rose over Beasley with No. 1 pick

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:44 am

T'wolves send Mayo to Grizzlies for Love, Miller

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:38 am

Pavin, Van Pelt, Hart share lead at Buick Open (AP)

Rocco Mediate acknowledges the gallery after completion of nine holes during round one of the Buick Open golf tournament at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich. Thursday, June. 26, 2008.  (AP Photo/Gary Malerba)AP - Rocco Mediate was simply exhausted. Physically and mentally. After pushing Tiger Woods for five-plus rounds at the U.S. Open and doing countless interviews, Mediate didn't have much left Thursday in the first round of the Buick Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:35 am

Draft-night observations

NEW YORK -- The NBA draft contained the usual snazzy suits, awkward fitting baseball caps and clichéd interviews. Here are some other observations from a first-round that had few big trades and one player that kept waiting and waiting and waiting:


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:23 am

Rose stands out in this crowd

SI.com caught up with Sports Illustrated senior writer Jack McCallum to discuss the highlights from Thursday's draft.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:07 am

EuroTrecker: Fabregas leads Spain to Euro final

EuroTRECKER: Cesc Fabregas provided the spark Spain needed to reach its first European final since 1984.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 6:01 am

Sparks wither and lose in OT to Mystics, 77-74


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 5:59 am

Hurst, Oh share lead at Women's Open

The gallery around the ninth green at Interlachen grew quickly late Thursday afternoon as the fans anticipated the arrival of Annika Sorenstam in her final U.S. Women's Open. They arrived in time to see Pat Hurst finish off quite a turnaround.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 5:12 am

Angels' Joe Saunders making the most of his opportunity


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Jun 2008 | 4:45 am

Twins nick Padres 4-3, notch 9th straight win (AP)

Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau lashes an RBI single to right which tied the score against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of their baseball game Thursday, June 26, 2008, in San Diego. Morneau also homered to drive in all three Twins runs. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)AP - The Minnesota Twins probably wish interleague play would last a little longer. Justin Morneau went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Twins beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday to win their ninth straight game, all against the NL.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 4:08 am

Indiana AD to resign amid NCAA basketball probe (AP)

In this Feb. 22, 2008 file photo, Indiana University athletic director Rick Greenspan listens to a question during a news conference in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana University has announced Thursday June 26, 2008 that athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December. The resignation comes amid NCAA allegations that former men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson committed four major recruiting violations during his 1½-year tenure at the school. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP - Indiana athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December amid new NCAA allegations that the school failed to monitor the men's basketball team.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Jun 2008 | 4:06 am

Nets trade Jefferson to Bucks for Simmons, Yi

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 3:34 am

Kournikova to play sixth season of World Team Tennis

Anna Kournikova is back for her sixth season of World Team Tennis.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 3:30 am

Pavin, Van Pelt, Hart share lead at Buick Open

After pushing Tiger Woods for five-plus rounds at the U.S. Open and doing countless interviews, Rocco Mediate didn't have much left Thursday in the first round of the Buick Open.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 3:26 am

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Roddick upset

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 1:09 am

Astros release Chacon after altercation with GM

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jun 2008 | 12:07 am

Spain pounds Russia, rolls to Euro final

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2008 | 11:26 pm

O'Neal pleased with trade to Raptors

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2008 | 9:53 pm

Sharapova shows only style in unsightly second-round loss

Hungry countrywoman Alla Kudryavtseva doesn't care about Maria Sharapova's fame or flashy outfit. The 154th-ranked player only cares about the gift victory she rides into the third round at Wimbledon, Art Spander says.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 26 Jun 2008 | 9:37 pm

Williams, Bryan siblings to lead U.S. team

Former gold medalists Venus and Serena Williams are expected to play both singles and doubles for the Olympic team announced Wednesday by the U.S. Tennis Association.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 26 Jun 2008 | 5:13 pm

Davenport withdraws at Wimbledon due to knee injury

Lindsay Davenport has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of a knee injury.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 26 Jun 2008 | 1:13 pm