AP - Roger Federer's next opponent at Wimbledon is the last man to win the title before the Swiss star began his run of five straight championships. And beyond that could be a matchup with the last player to beat him at Wimbledon six years ago.
Brazilian teenager Angela Park shoots a six-under-par 67 to take the halfway lead at the US Women's Open. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 9:34 am
England oust Brendon McCullum and restrict New Zealand to 90-3 after 25 overs in the final one-day international at Lord's. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 9:24 am
It looks as if Cristie Kerr has Angela Park right where she wants her. Just like last year at Pine Needles, Kerr trails Park heading into the weekend at the U.S. Women's Open. The margin Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 9:19 am
Germany's team manager lauds Spain as the best side at the European Championship, but one of his players suggests he has insider knowledge on how to tackle it. A Spanish striker says Germany is favorite for the title, but a teammate says there is little to choose between the lineups. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jun 2008 | 9:03 am
Andy Murray faces Tommy Haas on Saturday at Wimbledon, while Rafa Nadal and Venus Williams are also in action. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 9:02 am
Sidney Ponson pitched a gem, silencing Delgado and the rest of the New York Mets in a 9-0 victory Friday night to help the Yankees earn a split in their day-night, two-stadium doubleheader. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:57 am
AP - Carlos Delgado looked like the Delgado of five years ago, helping the Mets to a resounding win at Yankee Stadium. One rush-hour bus trip later, it was time for a new Yankee to show he has plenty left in the tank, too.
AP - Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy has exaggerated his cooperation in a gambling investigation in hopes of lessening his prison term and avoiding paying hefty restitution, prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday.
AP - A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000.
A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000. Arfat... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:49 am
Allyson Felix owns Olympic and world championship medals, and is seen by many as a possible star of the Beijing Games. Lauryn Williams has her share of medals, too. Torri Edwards won... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:47 am
AP - Sidney Ponson pitched a gem in his return to the New York Yankees, silencing Carlos Delgado and the rest of the New York Mets for a 9-0 victory Friday night and a split of their two-ballpark doubleheader.
Midfielder Xabi Alonso says Spain have not yet played their best football at Euro 2008 ahead of Sunday's final against Germany. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:44 am
AP - Nick Swisher helped the White Sox get some payback against the Cubs. Swisher's grand slam capped a seven-run third inning against Ryan Dempster and the White Sox beat the Cubs 10-3 on Friday at U.S. Cellular Field.
AP - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.
AP - Joe Mauer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 Friday night for their 10th straight win, all against NL teams.
A severe storm that struck downtown Omaha and damaged the Qwest Center disrupted practice for the U.S. swimming trials. Repairs were made that allowed swimmers to get back into the water... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:32 am
American swim and athletics hopefuls for the Beijing Olympics will be subject to blood testing at the US Olympic swimming and athletics trials, the Tampa Tribune reported. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:11 am
Coach Joachim Low says Germany's "winning mentality" could give them the edge against Spain in Sunday's Euro 2008 final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 8:06 am
The highlight of Friday’s Bronx-Queens doubleheader may not be anything that happens on the field but rather the police escort across the Triborough Bridge.
In an eight-player deal that was announced after 1 a.m. Eastern, Minnesota sent O.J. Mayo’s rights to Memphis in exchange for Mike Miller and the draft rights to forward Kevin Love.
With all the energy she had, Amy Begley ran a furious last half lap and made the Olympic team, beating the time standard for the 10,000 meters by only 1.4 seconds.
Emmanuel Adebayor says he is still to make a decision on whether to leave Arsenal despite initially claiming he would stay. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jun 2008 | 6:30 am
Angela Park found a smooth putting stroke to go with her pretty swing Friday at Interlachen, posting a 6-under 67 well before the lightning and rain forced a 2.5-hour delay. Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jun 2008 | 6:22 am
Two ballparks, two blowouts. Call it even. Sidney Ponson pitched a gem in his return to the New York Yankees, silencing Carlos Delgado and the rest of the New York Mets for a 9-0 ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 6:17 am
Doping scandals emerged in two Olympic sports Friday — weight lifting and swimming — with grave consequences for athletes caught cheating six weeks before the Beijing Games.
Tyson Gay has taken his 100-meter technique apart, putting it on the grease rack and giving it an overhaul since coming in a distant second to Usain Bolt in a race on May 31.
Marshevet Hooker ran a wind-aided 10.76 seconds to win her 100-meter quarterfinal Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, tying her with former world record-holder Ashford as the fifth-fastest woman in all conditions. Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jun 2008 | 6:05 am
Wind-aided Marshevet Hooker has become the fifth-fastest woman in 100-metre history, setting the stage for a Saturday sprint final showdown at the US Track and Field Olympic Trials. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 5:39 am
Chan Ho Park shut out the Angels over his six innings, Andre Ethier hit a three-run homer and the Dodgers beat the Angels 6-3 on Friday night. Park (3-2) scattered four hits, struck out... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jun 2008 | 5:29 am
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said its "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jun 2008 | 5:15 am
It's the final weekend of interleague play, which is good news for the NL. Why does the AL continue to dominate? SI.com's John Donovan offers up 10 reasons.
The NHRA revealed a series of measures it is enacting to address key safety areas following Scott Kalitta's crash. Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jun 2008 | 4:25 am
AP - The Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter agreed to a multiyear contract Friday, only days before the center was set to become a restricted free agent.
Athletes will be subject to blood testing during competition at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, which began Friday in Eugene, Ore., the Tampa Tribune reported. Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jun 2008 | 3:33 am
SI.com's Jon Heyman ranks the top starting pitchers and relievers who may be up for grabs at the trade deadline. And the intrigue will begin with C.C. Sabathia.
Beauty meets the Beast as Spain and Germany try to make history at the Euro 2008 final on Sunday, Nick Webster says. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jun 2008 | 12:50 am
Germany against Spain in the European Championship final might sound like a predictable end to a run-of-the mill tournament.
Not at all. This could have been Turkey vs. Russia for the trophy in a competition featuring one twist after another.
Unlike many of these events played since they kicked off in 1960, the 13th European Championship came up with a lot more than just surprises day after day. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jun 2008 | 12:49 am
Justin Gimelstob's disparaging comments about Anna Kournikova have created a stir at Wimbledon, where World Team Tennis teammate Serena Williams denounced the remarks as unprofessional.
Fredrik Ljungberg is quitting the Swedish national team, ending his international football career after 10 years. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 11:54 pm
Australia take a 2-0 lead in their one-day series in West Indies as they thrash their hosts by 63 runs under the D/L method. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 10:12 pm
Kevin McHale believes that he scored big with the Kevin Love-O.J. Mayo deal. But Timberwolves fans have cause to remain skeptical, says Steve Aschburner.
She's No. 1. And she's done. Ana Ivanovic falls to Zheng Jie in another Week 1
upset at Wimbledon. What next for the rusty Ivanovic? Learn from this experience
or risk becoming a one-Slam wonder, Art Spander says.
Mario Ancic and Marat Safin each beat seeded players in late-night gloom at the All England Club. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 8:18 pm
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 | 7:54 pm
Spain striker David Villa has been ruled out of Sunday's European Championship final against Germany because of a hamstring injury.
Spain's team doctor Jesus Jimenez said Villa has a small rupture in his right leg muscle that will take five-to-10 days to heal.
"He's been ruled out of the final," Jimenez told reporters.
Villa, who leads the tournament with four goals, limped off in the 34th minute after taking a free kick during Thursday's 3-0 semifinal win over Russia at Ernst Happel Stadium. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jun 2008 | 7:54 pm
World number one Ana Ivanovic is sent crashing out of Wimbledon in the third round by world number 133 Jie Zheng. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Jun 2008 | 5:12 pm
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
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
AP - Roger Federer's next opponent at Wimbledon is the last man to win the title before the Swiss star began his run of five straight championships. And beyond that could be a matchup with the last player to beat him at Wimbledon six years ago.
AP - Bo Van Pelt's career and life are likely mysteries for even the biggest fans of the PGA Tour.
AP - Carlos Delgado looked like the Delgado of five years ago, helping the Mets to a resounding win at Yankee Stadium. One rush-hour bus trip later, it was time for a new Yankee to show he has plenty left in the tank, too.
AP - Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy has exaggerated his cooperation in a gambling investigation in hopes of lessening his prison term and avoiding paying hefty restitution, prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday.
AP - A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000.
AP - Sidney Ponson pitched a gem in his return to the New York Yankees, silencing Carlos Delgado and the rest of the New York Mets for a 9-0 victory Friday night and a split of their two-ballpark doubleheader.
AP - Nick Swisher helped the White Sox get some payback against the Cubs. Swisher's grand slam capped a seven-run third inning against Ryan Dempster and the White Sox beat the Cubs 10-3 on Friday at U.S. Cellular Field.
AP - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.
AP - Joe Mauer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 Friday night for their 10th straight win, all against NL teams.
AP - The Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter agreed to a multiyear contract Friday, only days before the center was set to become a restricted free agent.