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Lagat Wins 5,000 Meters to Qualify

Bernard Lagat qualified for his first U.S. Olympic team, making a move in the final half lap to win the 5,000 meters at the track and field trials.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 11:48 am

One Runner With Two Olympic Chances in 400

Although Erison Hurtault did not qualify at the United States Olympic track and field trials, he will still compete in Beijing, for his parents’ country of birth, Dominica.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 11:45 am

All doping tests at Euro 2008 were negative

All doping tests conducted before and during last month's European Championship were negative, an Austrian anti-doping official said Tuesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2008 | 11:13 am

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Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 11:12 am

Rays rough up Red Sox in a 5-4 win (AP)

Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tom Foley, left, as Boston Red sox third baseman Mike Lowell leaves the field at the end of the fifth inning during a baseball game Monday, June 30, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Pena had an RBI double, scoring teammate Willy Aybar, off Boston's Justin Masterson. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - The Tampa Bay Rays don't need to brawl to prove they are no longer pushovers. Avoiding a repeat of their benches-clearing skirmish June 5, the Rays and Red Sox squared off Monday night as the top two teams in the AL East. The surprising Rays held on to beat Boston 5-4 to increase their division lead to 1 1/2 games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am

Lampard future first challenge for Scolari at Chelsea

Luiz Felipe Scolari began life as Chelsea on new manager with the unresolved future of Frank Lampard sitting at the top of an overflowing in-tray. Scolari has already secured
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:41 am

Ivanovic retains top spot despite Wimbledon carnage

Ana Ivanovic will retain her world number one ranking despite the record carnage suffered by the leading Wimbledon women's seeds. Ivanovic was top seed here but fell in the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:34 am

Ivanovic retains top spot despite Wimbledon carnage (AFP)

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic sits on her chair in between games during her 2008 Wimbledon championships tennis match against China's Jie Zheng last week. Ivanovic will retain her world number one ranking despite the record carnage suffered by the leading Wimbledon women's seeds.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Ana Ivanovic will retain her world number one ranking despite the record carnage suffered by the leading Wimbledon women's seeds.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:33 am

American star Perry to snub Open

Kenny Perry announces that he will not compete at the Open later this month.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:20 am

Rangers learn European opponents

Rangers face Andorra's Santa Colona or FKB Kaunas of Lithuania in the Champions League second qualifying round.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:16 am

Tindall left out of England squad

World Cup winners Mike Tindall, Ben Kay and Joe Worsley are left out of England's 32-man Elite Player Squad.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 10:13 am

Woods makes fitness comeback vow

Tiger Woods says he should be at his fittest for years when he returns to action after major knee surgery.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 9:48 am

Now that Euro 2008 is done, the World Cup takes over

EuroTRECKER: There's not much time to look back at Euro 2008 with World Cup qualifying right around the bend.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2008 | 9:12 am

Two More Seeds Fall, Clearing Way for Williamses

Top-seeded women at Wimbledon appear to be an endangered species as two more — No. 2 seed Jelena Jankovic and 8th-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova — were ousted Monday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:57 am

Lehmann: Torres not quite Henry

Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has told Fernando Torres he is still not as good as Thierry Henry at his best, but could get there in time.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:44 am

Rays rough up Red Sox in a 5-4 win

James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered, helping the Rays remain unbeaten (4-0) at home this season against the Red Sox. "It's no...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:34 am

More double duty looms for swimmer Hoff

Hey, Michael Phelps. You've got some catching up to do. Katie Hoff, a teenager from the same North Baltimore club that launched Phelps, is set to swim 900 more meters at the U.S. Olympic
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:13 am

Federer to face Ancic, last conqueror at Wimbledon

Roger Federer already has dispatched the last player to win Wimbledon before he started his five-year winning run. Next up is the last player to beat him here. Federer has cruised into...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:01 am

Mourinho plays down Lampard talk

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho does not expect to sign Chelsea's Frank Lampard this year but believes he will land him next summer.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:39 am

Live - Wimbledon day eight

The Williams sisters are both in action in the women's quarter-finals as Venus continues the defence of her crown.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:35 am

Winger Turner gets Wallabies nod

Lachlan Turner will make his debut for Australia as they make four changes for the second Test with France.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:28 am

Surprising Rays beat Red Sox to stay in 1st place (AP)

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 30, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to open a 1 1/2-game lead in the division.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

Wolff returns to Wizards after two years in Germany

Josh Wolff is back in Kansas City after a stint with Germany's 1860 Munich, signing a four-year deal with the Wizards.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:04 am

Angels slip into thin air, lose to A's, 6-1


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Wariner's, coach's stories don't match


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Tiger Woods' knee surgery? Here's looking on the bright side


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A break in the record game


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A break in the record game


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels slip into thin air, lose to A's, 6-1


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Woods' return is up in air


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Getting John Wooden to change his ways is no slam dunk


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bryan Clay leaves doubts in the dust


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers fall to Astros on road


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Doping case against Tour de France winner Landis is upheld


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Lakers make offers to Sasha Vujacic, Ronny Turiaf


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Wariner, coach's stories don't match


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There's a proven fix for NBA's perception problem


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Getting John Wooden to change his ways is no slam dunk


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Bryan Clay leaves doubts in the dust


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Dodgers fall to Astros on road


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Natalie Coughlin loses, then regains backstroke world record


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Elton Brand, Corey Maggette opt out of their Clippers contracts


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer's lost match from 2002 reemerges


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Thailand rejoices in Tamarine's Wimbledon success

Thailand rejoiced Tuesday as tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn became the kingdom's first player to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final after an upset victory over Serbian Jelena Jankovic at...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:54 am

Shields, Rays remain in first with defeat of BoSox

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Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:49 am

Cowan given NZ warning

All Blacks scrum-half Jimmy Cowan is given a "last-chance" warning over his drinking by the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

Gang witnesses link Mike Tyson to New York City contract killing


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Swisher's two HRs lead ChiSox charge by Indians

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Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:38 am

To Save Olympic Sailing Races, China Fights Algae

In the city of Qingdao thousands of people are mobilized to clean up an algal bloom choking the coastline and threatening to impede the competition.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

So'oialo to take over from McCaw

Rodney So'oialo will play at open-side flanker and captain New Zealand against South Africa on Saturday in the absence of the injured Richie McCaw.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:16 am

Backstroke Record Lasts Only Until Next Race

Natalie Coughlin’s record for the 100-meter backstroke was broken by Hayley McGregory in the Olympic Trials Monday, so Coughlin lowered the record in the next heat.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:04 am

Rays edge Red Sox to extend AL East lead

MIAMI (Reuters) - The surprising Tampa Bay Rays extended their lead at the top of the American League East with a 5-4 win over the World Series champions Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:00 am

Lagat earns Olympic spot -- this time with U.S.

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Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:52 am

M's place Hernandez on DL with sprained ankle

Felix Hernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list late Monday night as the Mariners decided the best treatment for his sprained left ankle was a few more days of rest.


Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

Olympian Lagat to represent U.S. in 5,000 meters

Bernard Lagat said he took every word seriously when he recited the oath that made him a U.S. citizen. Maybe that's why the smile was so wide when he finally became an U.S. Olympian, as well.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:43 am

Lagat wins 5,000m to make U.S. team

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Kenyan-born Bernard Lagat won the men's 5,000 meters at the U.S. trials on Monday to make his first American Olympic team.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:32 am

Major League Roundup: Right and Left, Swisher Homers as White Sox Win 5th Straight

Ken Griffey Jr.’s two-run homer helped the Reds defeat the Pirates and the Astros released Shawn Chacon following a scuffle with the team’s general manager.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:31 am

Cardinals 7, Mets 1: So Much for a Fresh Start for the Same Old Mets

Shoddy fielding, a slumbering offense and poor pitching, stalwarts of the first 81 games, reappeared as the Mets opened the second half of their season with a 7-1 loss.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:31 am

Landis Loses Final Doping Appeal

Floyd Landis lost his last chance to retain his 2006 Tour de France title Monday when the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld his positive doping test.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

Co-Owner of Big Brown Puts Dutrow on Notice

The co-owner of Big Brown is apparently starting to lose patience with the horse’s outspoken trainer, Rick Dutrow.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

Woods Won’t Host Event; He’ll Rest Knee Instead

Tiger Woods will not be able to host his AT&T National event this week due to major reconstructive surgery on his left knee.


Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

Cubs 9, Giants 2


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:21 am

Report: Co-captain off U.S. Olympic boxing team

Luis Yanez, the light flyweight on the U.S. Olympic boxing team, said the sport's governing body plans to remove him from the squad for a rules violation, according to a report on the Dallas Morning News' Web site.


Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:15 am

Tigers rally in 8th to nip Twins, win sixth straight

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Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 4:54 am

Federer breaks down Hewitt to reach quarterfinals

Five-time champion Roger Federer advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a straight sets win over Lleyton Hewitt of Australia.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 4:51 am

Hoff 1st U.S. swimmer to lock up 2 Oly berths

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Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 4:26 am

Warriors' Davis opts out

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Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 4:17 am

Baron Davis opts out of contract with Warriors (AP)

AP - Golden State point guard Baron Davis elected to become a free agent Monday night, opting out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors in a surprise move.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 3:35 am

D Lilja signs 2-year contract with Red Wings (AP)

AP - The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Andreas Lilja to a two-year contract.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 3:28 am

Sabres re-sign C Gaustad, begin talks with G Miller

The Buffalo Sabres addressed their future Monday. The Sabres opened talks with goalie Ryan Miller on a long-term deal and rewarded hard-hitting forward Paul Gaustad, re-signing the blue-collar center to a four-year, $9.2 million contract on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 2:52 am

Wizards sign All-Star Jamison to contract extension (Reuters)

Reuters - Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has been signed to a contract extension, the team said on Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 2:14 am

Wizards give Jamison $44M, close in on Arenas

The Wizards are keeping their nucleus together. Chris Mannix says Antawn Jamison has agreed to a $44M deal and Gilbert Arenas is right behind him.


Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 2:00 am

Five-minute guide to key players, teams in free agency

We know the name on the back of jersey, but what about the front? SI.com's Marty Burns looks at Gilbert Arenas' options and the rest of the free agent picture.


Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 1:26 am

Recovering Woods says knee was sore 10-12 years (AP)

In this June 14, 2008 file photo, Tiger Woods holds onto his knee as he comes out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. In his first public comments since winning the U.S. Open on a wounded knee, Tiger Woods discusses his knee surgery while promoting his PGA Tour event that he won't be playing, Monday June 30, 2008.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)AP - Tiger Woods does not know when he can play golf again, but he said Monday his rebuilt left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and he looks forward to playing on two good legs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 1:14 am

Jamison signs 4-yr, $50M deal to stay with Wizards (AP)

In this April 19, 2008 file photo, Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison grabs a rebound during a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Jamison re-signed with the Wizards, Monday, June 30, 2008, agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)AP - Antawn Jamison is back in the Washington Wizards fold. Now it's time to focus on Gilbert Arenas. The Wizards achieved a major free agency goal Monday when two-time All-Star forward Jamison signed a four-year, $50 million contract.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jul 2008 | 12:44 am

No. 2 Jankovic out; Williams sisters in quarters

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Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 12:41 am

IU president: Sampson shouldn't have been hired (AP)

AP - Indiana University's president told the NCAA infractions committee that the hiring of ousted basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was "a risk that should not have been taken."
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jun 2008 | 11:24 pm

Pats DB arrested for pointing gun at girlfriend

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 11:24 pm

Patriots DB Andrews arrested for assault with gun (AP)

AP - New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was held without bail Monday after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jun 2008 | 11:21 pm

Union to file grievance on Astros cutting Chacon

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 11:18 pm

Manny being mean: Ramirez shoves Sox official

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 11:13 pm

Big Papi will miss All-Star Game with hurt wrist

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 10:42 pm

European champions return home to celebrate

European champion Spain arrived home to a heroes welcome Monday to celebrate its first major trophy for 44 years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jun 2008 | 9:10 pm

Promising Spanish team matures into champion

The skillful Spanish team that won the European Championship, lifting the country's first trophy since 1964, had been a champion in the making for years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jun 2008 | 9:09 pm

Former medalist Massu, 11 others get Olympic slots

Nicolas Massu of Chile, who won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2004 Olympics, was among 12 players given special places Monday in singles at the 2008 event at Beijing.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 5:58 pm

Webster's Euro 2008 Tournament Best XI

WEBSTER: Now that Euro 2008 has come to a conclusion, Nick selects his team of the tournament.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jun 2008 | 5:57 pm

Spanish newspapers hail 'Red Fury'

Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany in the European Championship final was hailed by the media Monday as the country finally discarded its tag of perennial underachiever.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jun 2008 | 3:52 pm

Spain's Xavi named best player at Euro 2008

Xavi Hernandez, an important figure in the triumphant Spain squad, was named Monday as the best player at Euro 2008.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jun 2008 | 3:34 pm

Jankovic falls, eliminating last of women's top 3 seeds

Second-seeded Jelena Jankovic was ousted in straight sets in the fourth round by Tamarine Tanasugarn on Monday, leaving the women's draw without its top four ranked players.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 30 Jun 2008 | 1:38 pm