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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 11:27 am

City optimistic on Ron deal

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook is hopeful the club can overcome the "complexities" surrounding a deal for Barcelona ace Ronaldinho.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 11:14 am

Villa reject another Reds Barry bid

Aston Villa have revealed they have rejected yet another Liverpool offer for club skipper Gareth Barry.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 11:09 am

Ade seeks Arsenal sign

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent has demanded Arsenal must show their determination to hold onto their top goal scorer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

No decision yet on Ronaldo injury, Man Utd say (AFP)

Manchester United officials have termed as premature press reports that star winger Cristiano Ronaldo (seen here earlier this year) will have to undergo surgery on his right ankle.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - Manchester United officials have termed as premature press reports that star winger Cristiano Ronaldo will have to undergo surgery on his right ankle.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:38 am

Mauresmo pulls out of Beijing Games

PARIS (Reuters) - Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday she would not play in the Beijing Olympics next month to concentrate on preparing for the U.S. Open.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:34 am

Mascherano gets Olympics call-up

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is named in Argentina's squad for the Olympic Games in August.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:33 am

Chambers challenges Olympic ban

Dwain Chambers files papers against the British Olympic Association in an attempt to be allowed to run in the Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am

Tennis player Mauresmo out of Beijing Olympics (AFP)

Amelie Mauresmo (seen here in action earlier this year), who won the women's singles silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, has announced her withdrawal from the French team for the Beijing Olympics.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)AFP - Amelie Mauresmo, who won the women's singles silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, announced on Thursday her withdrawal from the French team for the Beijing Olympics.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:10 am

Seattle SuperSonics to move to Oklahoma City (Reuters)

Seattle Supersonics fan Kayla Rydberg, 5, holds up an 'SOS: Save our Sonics' sign before the start of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Key Arena, April 13, 2008. (Anthony P. Bolante/Reuters)Reuters - The Seattle SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City next season after reaching a settlement, the team said on their Web site on Wednesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:08 am

Report: Baseball star Alex Rodriguez, wife split (AP)

Alex Rodriguez, left, and his wife Cynthia Scurtis arrive at the grand opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club at the Palazzo hotel and casino in Las Vegas, in this Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 file photo. Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News Thursday July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, FILE)AP - Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:49 am

Federer looks beyond possible sixth Wimbledon win (AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts after winning his quarterfinal match against Croatia's Mario Ancic on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday, July 2 , 2008. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - Roger Federer won't be satisfied with winning his sixth consecutive Wimbledon championship. He expects to be chasing more titles for another decade.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:46 am

Coulthard poised to end F1 career

David Coulthard is expected to announce his retirement from Formula One at the British Grand Prix.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:43 am

Olympic medals turned over to Beijing organizers

The gold, silver and bronze medals that will hang around the necks of athletes at next month's Olympics were formally handed over Thursday to the organizers of the Beijing Games. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 8:56 am

Major League Soccer Power Rankings

Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league heats up.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 8:13 am

Fergie supports talented youngsters

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced the team will grow in strength next season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 8:06 am

Liga beats Fluminense on PK's to win Copa Lib

Liga de Quito beat Fluminense 3-1 on penalties to become the first Ecuadorean club to win the Copa Libertadores.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:55 am

Aussie rower Tomkins off to sixth Olympics

Triple gold medallist James Tomkins was Thursday selected for his sixth Olympics in Australia's 48-strong rowing team for the Beijing Games. Tomkins, who will turn 43 during...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:48 am

Hamilton determined to bounce back to form in Formula One home race

Lewis Hamilton is determined to end his dismal run of form with a strong showing at the British Formula One grand prix this weekend. The 23-year-old Briton has not gained a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:40 am

Springboks bring back Van Niekerk

South Africa recall number eight Joe van Niekerk in place of Ryan Kankowski for Saturday's Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:28 am

Hoff Sees an Olympic Pool Lined With Gold

Katie Hoff and Natalie Coughlin, both of whom have set a world record in the United States Olympic trials, had a rare showdown in the 200-meter I.M. Wednesday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:24 am

Stricker looking to rebound at Congressional (AP)

K.J. Choi of South Korea loosens up before teeing off on the first tee during the Earl Woods Memorial Pro-Am of the AT & T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Wednesday, July 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Steve Stricker burned a lot of fuel on his way back to the top, a journey so amazing that he became the first player in PGA Tour history to repeat as comeback player of the year.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:21 am

Stricker looking to rebound at Congressional

Steve Stricker burned a lot of fuel on his way back to the top, a journey so amazing that he became the first player in PGA Tour history to repeat as comeback player of the year. But it...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:21 am

Hoff to take on older Coughlin, Torres in 100 free

Katie Hoff has vanquished Natalie Coughlin once. Now the teenage sensation is ready to show Dara Torres that youth rules. Hoff will swim in the same heat of the 100-meter freestyle...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:17 am

Deal Allows the Sonics to Leave Seattle for Oklahoma City

The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

Yankees 18, Rangers 7: Giambi Gives Yanks Jolts They Needed

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam and drove in a season-best six runs, Alex Rodriguez added a three-run shot and the host Yankees pounded the Texas Rangers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

Cardinals 8, Mets 7: Martínez Fails in Early Going, and Bullpen Flounders Late

The Mets lost a two-run lead in the eighth inning, then lost the game with two outs in the ninth, giving the Cardinals a victory at Busch Stadium.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

Federer looks beyond possible sixth Wimbledon win

Roger Federer won't be satisfied with winning his sixth consecutive Wimbledon championship. He expects to be chasing more titles for another decade. Federer has reached the semifinals...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:09 am

Wimbledon: At Wimbledon, Federer Returns to Form

There was no hint of weakness as Roger Federer defeated Mario Ancic to move to the semifinal against Marat Safin.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:09 am

Aussie equestrian Hoy to miss out on seventh Olympics

Andrew Hoy's dream of competing at a seventh Olympics has ended after he failed to make the Australian team announced Thursday for the Beijing Games. The triple gold...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:03 am

It's time for Clippers to produce


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

A record falls, and falls again


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Warriors make offer to Elton Brand


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Steve Courson wrote in letter about steroids use in the NFL


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sky is the limit for Jenn Stuczynski


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Warriors make offer to Elton Brand


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal could be out for the season


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Drug testing arrives for PGA Tour


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Katie Hoff steals the show at Olympic trials


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal show how it's done at Wimbledon


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sky is the limit for Jenn Stuczynski


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal could be out for the season


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Juan Rivera answers call for Angels


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Jason Lezak has 100 freestyle record, for now


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Wimbledon is not to be taken for granted


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal show how it's done at Wimbledon


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Juan Rivera answers call for Angels


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Wimbledon is not to be taken for granted


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Draft pick Eric Gordon agrees to deal with Clippers


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

It's time for Clippers to produce


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

John Pont, Who Coached Indiana to Rose Bowl, Dies at 80

Mr. Pont was a football-coaching lifer who was best remembered for taking Indiana University to its first bowl game in 1968.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:49 am

Park, Lewis headline Arkansas Championship

South Korea's Inbee Park will try to keep her hot streak alive as she headlines the 1.25 million dollar LPGA Arkansas Championship which begins Thursday at the Pinnacle Country Club.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:48 am

Cricket chiefs discuss Zimbabwe

A vote on whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the International Cricket Council will be decided on Thursday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:46 am

Man City complete record Jo deal

Manchester City confirm the signing of Brazilian striker Jo for an undisclosed club record fee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:45 am

Man City hopeful over Ronaldinho

Man City executive chairman Garry Cook remains confident the club can attract Brazilian star Ronaldinho to Eastlands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:38 am

Pair Regain Speed Mark in Ascent of El Capitan

Two rock climbers, Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama, broke the record for the fastest ascent of a 2,900-foot wall in Yosemite.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am

Clippers wait as Brand weighs offer from Warriors

Although Elton Brand likely will return to the Clippers, he is weighing an offer from the Warriors.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:35 am

Fontenot's eighth-inning homer seals Cubs' 6-5 win

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mike Fontenot hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied past the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Wednesday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

Report: A-Rod, wife splitting up after five years

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 6:24 am

Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years (AP)

In this May 30, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, participates in the NHL hockey team's practice at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh in preparation for game four of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins signed Malkin to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:59 am

Marian Hossa signs with champion Detroit Red Wings (AP)

In this May 9, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period during Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. Two people in the NHL tell The Associated Press that Marian Hossa has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Wednesday July 2, 2008 on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. One says Hossa's one-year contract will be worth $7.45 million. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)AP - Marian Hossa chose to join the Detroit Red Wings at a discount. He hopes hoisting the Stanley Cup will make it worth the sacrifice.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:59 am

Federer, Nadal, Safin reach Wimbledon semifinals

Roger Federer stretched his winning streak on grass to 64 matches and reached the Wimbledon semifinals Wednesday by beating Mario Ancic 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:58 am

ChiSox win on walk-off HR for second night in row

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:58 am

Source: Favre in touch with Packers about return

With his family "tugging" on him to play, Brett Favre has an "itch" to come out of retirement and report to training camp with the Green Bay Packers later this month, according to sources close to the team and player.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:57 am

Source: Favre in touch with Packers about return

With his family "tugging" on him to play, Brett Favre has an "itch" to come out of retirement and report to training camp with the Green Bay Packers later this month, according to sources close to the team and player.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:57 am

That enough Hank? Yanks put up 18 runs in win

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:56 am

Longoria cleans up as Rays finish sweep of BoSox

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:56 am

Favre considers return to NFL or does he? (AP)

In this Dec. 15, 2002, file photo,then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre passes against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in San Francisco. Favre is considering coming out retirement, according to an ESPN report Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Packers' former quarterback retired March 6 after a 17-year career. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)AP - Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am

Sonics to pay up to $75 million to leave Seattle

In a stunning turn, the city of Seattle and the SuperSonics have reached a last-minute settlement before the judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am

Last-minute deal lets Sonics move to Oklahoma City (AP)

Seattle SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett smiles during a news conference in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Sonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement announced Wednesday with the city of Seattle. The agreement ends a contentious relationship that culminated in a recent six-day federal trial over terms of the team's KeyArena lease. The judge was scheduled to rule Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Bryan Terry)AP - Clay Bennett finally found a dollar amount that would sever his contentious relationship with the city of Seattle — $75 million.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:53 am

Murray admits to being outclassed

Andy Murray admits he was second best against Rafael Nadal after being blown away in straight sets in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:46 am

Thursday's gossip column

Latest: Barca set to up Adebayor bid, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:42 am

Sports of The Times: A ‘Less Dirty’ Tour With a New Cast of Characters

The Tour de France resumes on Saturday, featuring some extremely fit-looking riders, however anonymous they may be.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:39 am

Pistorius Outside Qualifying Time

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter from South Africa, finished well outside the Olympic qualifying time in his first able-bodied race in nearly a year.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:32 am

Seven-Year Hitch

Alan Webb is considered a favorite in Thursday’s heats of the 1,500 meters, based more on reputation than on recent performance.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:32 am

Sonics to pay up to $75 million to leave Seattle

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 4:02 am

Hoff sets two more swim records

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 3:08 am

Favre dismisses report of comeback as 'rumor'

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 1:10 am

United doctors assess Cristiano Ronaldo's ankle

Cristiano Ronaldo's injured right ankle was assessed Wednesday by doctors from Manchester United.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 12:37 am

Hank to Yankees: Start hitting

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 12:23 am

Paul meets with Hornets, but deal still pending

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Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:12 pm

Sadly for England, a day to eat, drink and beat Murray

Andy 'Braveheart' Murray battled into the Wimbledon quarterfinals, and England was energized. Then Rafael Nadal spoiled the fun. One miracle, it seems, was enough, Art Spander says.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:07 pm

Federer, Safin, Nadal reach semifinals

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Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:49 pm

Ronaldo meets Man Utd over injury

Cristiano Ronaldo meets with Man Utd doctors to assess the extent of his ankle injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:53 pm

Serena: Venus isn't Wimbledon favorite

When Serena Williams sits in the stands watching big sister Venus play, she's not just cheering for her sibling.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:33 pm

Stewart Mandel: Unveiling the Mailbag Crush, my surprise teams for '08 and more

Like surprises? Stewart Mandel looks at five teams that are likely to make considerable jumps this season. Plus, the unveiling of this year's Mailbag Crush.


Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:52 pm

Federer, Ivanovic lead star-studded Olympic field

Roger Federer and 16 of the other top 20 men and Ana Ivanovic and 17 other top 20 women have entered the tennis tournament at next month's Beijing Olympics.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:41 pm

Barcelona excited by link-up of Alves and Messi

Barcelona expects the flanking play of Daniel Alves and Lionel Messi to help end a two-year trophy drought.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:15 pm

Hossa leaves Pens for Wings

According to a Canadian Press report, the Detroit Red Wings have signed coveted free agent winger Marian Hossa to a one-year contract worth $7.4 million.


Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:04 pm

Albert Chen: The Rookie has a starring role in Cubs' quest for a championship

There are a number of reasons why the Cubs could end their century-long World Series drought. But the biggest is rookie Geovany Soto, writes Albert Chen.


Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:27 pm

Spain leaps to top of FIFA rankings

Spain leapt to the top of FIFA's rankings after winning Euro 2008, with Brazil and Argentina shoved out of the top three.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Jul 2008 | 3:15 pm

Klemenschits returns to WTA after cancer bout

Austrian doubles player Sandra Klemenschits will return to the WTA Tour later this month after battling abdominal cancer - the same illness that her twin sister and former doubles partner Daniela died of in April.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 3:02 pm

Henin won't completely rule out return from retirement

Less than two months after her sudden retirement, Justine Henin isn't completely ruling out a return to tennis.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 2:08 pm