Federer cruises into sixth final

Roger Federer beats Marat Safin in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon final for the sixth consecutive year.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:52 pm

Glazers resigned to Ronaldo exit

The Glazer family are reportedly prepared to accept the fact Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way out of Old Trafford.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:37 pm

City wait for word from Ronaldinho

Manchester City have warned Barcelona's Ronaldinho that they will not wait very much longer for a decision to be made over his future.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:28 pm

Russia's Avangard Omsk claims signing of Jagr

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:27 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:23 pm

Wage demands scare Eto'o suitors

Barcelona director Txiki Begiristain says that Samuel Eto'o's high wage demands are scaring off potential buyers.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:17 pm

Live - West Indies v Australia

Scorecard from the fourth ODI between West Indies and Australia in St Kitts.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:10 pm

Russian team Avangard says it has signed Jagr (AP)

In this Jan. 22, 2008 file photo, New York Rangers right wing Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game  in New York. The NHL free agent shopping season opens with big-name players such as Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin and Brian Campbell available on the open market. Traditionally, lucrative deals with star players come together quickly in the first few days of bidding.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)AP - Russian team Avangard Omsk says it has signed Jaromir Jagr, a day after the New York Rangers parted ways with the Czech winger.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:02 pm

Seth Davis: At USA U-18 trials, one star took over in all the wrong ways

At the USA U-18 trials, one star showed off in all the wrong ways.


Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:39 pm

American Flags as Big as Fields

A small industry has grown to provide the huge flags, often about 95 by 160 feet, seen at many sporting events.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:38 pm

Newcastle owner in takeover talks

According to reports, informal discussions regarding the possible sale of Newcastle to American investors have been held.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:12 pm

As Tour Nears, Cycling Attempts to Push Past Scandals

When 180 riders line up for the start of the 95th Tour de France, they will embark on a 2,212-mile journey of uncertainty: for themselves, for the Tour as an event and for cycling as a sport.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:12 pm

Dream Fades; 41-Year-Old’s Is Kept Alive

Brendan Hansen failed to make the Olympic team Thursday in his best event, the 200-meter breaststroke, while Dara Torres, a 41-year-old mother, remained in contention.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:10 pm

Melbourne to keep GP until 2015

The Australian Grand Prix is to remain at Melbourne's Albert Park until at least 2015 after organisers agreed to push back the start time.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:30 am

All-Williams final at Wimbledon; 1st since 2003 (AP)

Venus Williams from the US left, waves to the crowd following her women's semifinal win over Russia's Elena Dementieva right, at Wimbledon, Thursday, July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)AP - A spot in her seventh Wimbledon final already secured, Venus Williams headed back to Centre Court to catch the end of the next match. Scouting? Not really. More like rooting — for her sister.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:26 am

Just how close 'friends' are Madonna and A-Rod? (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 - A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world — each a chatty bunch — buzzing with questions about the two "friends."



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:24 am

Harry Kewell signs with Turkish club Galatasaray

Former Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell has signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray, local media and the team's web site said Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:13 am

Galatasaray claim Kewell transfer

Galatasaray claim Harry Kewell has signed a three-year deal, but agent Bernie Mandic insists he has not completed a move.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:11 am

Final is not decided - Dementieva

Elena Dementieva clarifies suggestions the Wimbledon ladies' final between Venus and Serena Williams will be decided by a "family decision".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:58 am

British GP will move to Donington

The British Grand Prix is to move from Silverstone to Donington Park from 2010, it has been announced.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:57 am

Jules Tygiel, Historian, Dies at 59

Mr. Tygiel was a historian and self-confessed baseball nut whose Brooklyn upbringing inspired his highly regarded scholarship on Jackie Robinson.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:50 am

Live - Middlesex v South Africa

Scorecard from day one of the tour match between Middlesex and South Africa at Uxbridge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:35 am

Zimbabwe to miss World Twenty20

Zimbabwe withdraw from the World Twenty20 in England next summer, but retain their ICC status.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:22 am

Massa crashes in British GP practice

Formula One's leading driver, Felipe Massa, spun off the track and hit a wall during Friday's practice for the British Grand Prix but got out of his Ferrari apparently unscathed. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am

Avram warns Blues boss Scolari

Luiz Felipe Scolari's predecessor Avram Grant has warned him about his precarious position as Chelsea manager.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:11 am

Live - Pakistan v Bangladesh

Scorecard from Pakistan v Bangladesh in the Asia Cup at Karachi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:56 am

Federer's Wimbledon dream at mercy of Marat's mad world (AFP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after beating his Croatian opponent Mario Ancic during their quarter-final at the Wimbledon championships at The All England Tennis Club, July 2. Federer will face Russia's Marat Safin in the semi-finals(AFP/File/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Roger Federer's Wimbledon waltz collides with the wild world of Marat Safin on Friday as the volatile Russian looks to complete his All England Club fairytale and stop the Swiss superstar in his elegant tracks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am

Newcastle owner in takeover talks

Newcastle hold informal talks over a potential sale to American investors, according to reports.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

Kewell misses Olympics to sign with Galatasaray (AFP)

Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell, seen here in June 2008, has passed up the opportunity to play for Australia at the Beijing Olympics to pursue a club career with Turkey's Galatasaray.(AFP/File/Karim Jaafar)AFP - Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell has passed up the opportunity to play for Australia at the Beijing Olympics to pursue a club career with Turkey's Galatasaray.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:42 am

Gymnast Hamm could miss Games after failing test

LONDON (Reuters) - American gymnast Morgan Hamm's participation in next month's Beijing Olympics hangs in the balance after he failed a drugs test at a selection event in May, USA...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:14 am

Real Salt Lake 0-0 Houston Dynamo

Nick Rimando stopped a late Brian Mullan's shot to preserve Real Salt Lake's 0-0 tie with the Houston Dynamo.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 8:14 am

Webb Moves On to 1,500-Meter Semifinals

Alan Webb ran the night’s fastest time of 3 minutes 41.27 seconds, advancing easily to Friday’s semifinal round. But there remains much uncertainty about Webb’s chances of earning an Olympic spot.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 8:13 am

O'Neill hits back at Barry

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hit back at unsettled captain Gareth Barry, who is desperate for a move to Anfield.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:54 am

Merritt upsets Wariner in 400m final

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - World silver medalist LaShawn Merritt upset Olympic and world champion Jeremy Wariner for a convincing win in the U.S. Olympic trials 400 meters on Thursday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:29 am

Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million (AP)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. 'He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward,' Fleury's agent Allan Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday July 3, 2008.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:27 am

Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million

The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:27 am

Lincecum, Aurilia lift Giants over Cubs 8-3

Tim Lincecum trailed for all of two innings, then held down the Chicago Cubs' dangerous lineup. Lincecum increased his National League-leading strikeout total to 122 with eight Ks in six...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:26 am

Lincecum, Aurilia lift Giants over Cubs 8-3 (AP)

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws to the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - Tim Lincecum trailed for all of two innings, then held down the Chicago Cubs' dangerous lineup. Lincecum increased his National League-leading strikeout total to 122 with eight Ks in six innings and also singled in a run and scored, helping the San Francisco Giants salvage a four-game split with an 8-3 win over the Cubs on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:26 am

Phelps, Lochte, Peirsol, Coughlin in the swim

Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte. Lochte vs. Aaron Peirsol. Natalie Coughlin vs. Dara Torres. Great rivalries abound in three finals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Friday night. And...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:24 am

Star point guard Paul, Hornets agree to new deal (AP)

AP - Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:15 am

Star point guard Paul, Hornets agree to new deal

Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:15 am

Local kid Marino leads Woods-less AT&T National (AP)

AP - It's just like old times for the PGA Tour's annual stop in the nation's capital. There's no Tiger Woods to be found, and there's a potential first-time winner atop the leaderboard.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:14 am

Local kid Marino leads Woods-less AT&T National

It's just like old times for the PGA Tour's annual stop in the nation's capital. There's no Tiger Woods to be found, and there's a potential first-time winner atop the leaderboard. In...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:14 am

Reports: Arenas agrees to $111M deal with Wizards (AP)

In this April 19, 2008 file photo, Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas (0) goes up for a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff basketball game in Cleveland. Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday, July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, file)AP - Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:13 am

Venus vs. Serena in all-Williams Wimbledon final

The most dominant siblings in professional tennis are back in the Wimbledon final, reviving a rivalry that has been absent from the All England Club since Serena Williams beat older sister...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:03 am

The Brett Favre story sure seems familiar


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Baron Davis confident he'll be playing with Elton Brand


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Jeremy Wariner doesn't handle losing with grace


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers need to play the Angels' brand of ball


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Surprise in the 400


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers feeling a little better


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Venus and Serena Williams have traveled a tough road


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers feeling a little better


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Germany's newest citizen, center: Chris Kaman


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Forrest Griffin keeps a low profile


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Venus Williams, Serena Williams will play for Wimbledon title


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers need to play the Angels' brand of ball


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

It's a day of upsets at U.S. Olympic swimming trials


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Big bat still big question


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Venus Williams, Serena Williams will play for Wimbledon title


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Germany's newest citizen: Clippers center Chris Kaman


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

It's a day of upsets at U.S. Olympic swimming trials


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

NBA and the Olympics


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers defeat Houston Astros


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Jeremy Wariner doesn't handle losing with grace


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Reports: Arenas, Wizards agree to $111M deal

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:51 am

Merritt upsets Wariner in U.S. Olympic 400 trials

Sanya Richards, Mary Wineberg and Dee Dee Trotter have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the women's 400-meter dash.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:51 am

Mets 11, Cardinals 1: Mets Easily Clobber Cardinals, but Phillies Loom as True Test

An explosive offensive performance overshadowed an excellent start by Mike Pelfrey and kept the Mets within four and a half games of the Phillies heading into their four-game series.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:40 am

TV Sports: Buck Makes Waves by Channel Surfing

It was jarring to hear Joe Buck, Fox’s No. 1 baseball and N.F.L. announcer, say he “barely” watched sports during the week. Buck claims he was joking about his TV habits.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:38 am

Golf Roundup: Familiarity Leads to Success at AT&T

Steve Marino birdied three of his opening four holes, never had a par putt longer than 5 feet and finished his round with an 8-foot birdie to lead a round for only the second time in his career.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am

Medication Gets Hamm a Warning

Gymnast Morgan Hamm was given a public warning Thursday by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for using anti-inflammatory medication without receiving clearance to use that banned drug.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:35 am

Unexpected Becomes Normal in Men’s and Women’s 400

In the women’s 400 meters, Dee Dee Trotter’s earned her a second trip to the Olympics Thursday night while Jeremy Wariner lost the hold he has had on the men’s race for the past six years.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:35 am

Blake signs with NHL Sharks

The San Jose Sharks signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake to a one-year contract on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Canadian broadcaster TSN reported Blake,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:28 am

Kelli Anderson: Hansen displays ultimate class after Trials defeat

U.S. recordholder Brendan Hansen failed to qualify in the 200-meter breaststroke, but Kelli Anderson says Hansen was gracious in defeat Thursday.


Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 5:41 am

Recordholder Hansen upset at Olympic swim trials

Brendan Hansen deserves a gold medal for class. But it's hardly the medal he was looking for Thursday night at the Olympic swimming trials.


Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 5:37 am

Lester spins 5-hit shutout as BoSox blister Yanks

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 5:27 am

Cubs planning to take Zambrano off DL on Friday

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Reed Johnson from the disabled list Thursday, and he was in the starting lineup batting leadoff and playing left field for the finale of a four-game series against the Giants.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 5:11 am

Venus, Serena to meet in third Wimbledon final

Defending champion Venus Williams has reached the Wimbledon final for the seventh time by beating Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (3).
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:56 am

Venus, Serena to meet in third Wimbledon final

Defending champion Venus Williams has reached the Wimbledon final for the seventh time by beating Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (3).
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:56 am

Williams sisters cruise to reach Wimbledon final

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:56 am

Reports: Arenas, Wizards agree to $111M deal

Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:27 am

Filing: DNA will link syringes to Clemens, steroids

Tests of syringes and other steroid paraphernalia that trainer Brian McNamee submitted to federal agents will test positive for Roger Clemens's DNA, according to a brief filed in court by McNamee's lawyers.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:17 am

Beasley returns to Heat's summer-league practice

Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 2:55 am

Paul, Hornets agree on 4-year, $68M extension

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:45 am

Bush will attend Olympic opening ceremonies

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 10:43 pm

Pettitte may be called to testify in Clemens' suit

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:45 pm

The outsiders: All-Williams final doesn't thrill everyone

Even if something is lost in translation, Elena Dementieva again expresses mixed feelings for the third all-Williams Wimbledon final. It reflects the sisters' outsider status on the tour, Art Spander says.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:14 pm

Fresh from the Euro, Mario Melchiot enjoys the L.A. sun

After a tough end to Euro 2008, Robert Burns caught up with Mario Melchiot in L.A. to discuss Holland, Wigan and Ruud.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2008 | 7:38 pm

Mauresmo not chosen for singles, will skip Olympics

Amelie Mauresmo withdrew from the Olympic tennis tournament Thursday because she was not chosen to compete in singles.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jul 2008 | 1:55 pm