Federer & Nadal face final clash

Roger Federer will face Rafael Nadal in Sunday's Wimbledon final but rain delays the start.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 1:04 pm

Transfer system turns players into 'mercenaries' - Wenger (AFP)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, seen here on June 13, has vented his frustration over the transfer system, saying it encouraged footballers to become financial AFP - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vented his frustration over the transfer system, saying it encouraged footballers to become financial "mercenaries".



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:47 pm

Torres reveals Reds inspiration

Fernando Torres has revealed that Rafael Benitez and Steven Gerrard inspired him to his sensational debut Premier League season with Liverpool.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:46 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:43 pm

A Ban on Cockfighting, but Tradition Lives On

Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:39 pm

Weir fancies more European success

After signing a new Rangers deal, veteran David Weir has his sights set on another successful European campaign.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:32 pm

Nadal and Federer Renew Their Friendly Rivalry

Once again, it will be Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal for the Wimbledon title. It will be left-hander against right-hander; finesse against force; cardigan against clam diggers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:32 pm

Valverde defending yellow jersey in Stage 2

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:04 pm

Galliani - Ronaldinho rejected City

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claims Brazilian ace Ronaldinho has rejected a move to Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 11:30 am

Ronaldinho not on discount

Barcelona insist they will only sell two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho for the right price.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am

Venus proves health of women's game, says Martina

Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Venus Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health. Navratilova hit...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:47 am

Busch nips Edwards to win under caution at Daytona (AP)

Kyle Busch waves to fans in front of the grandstand after winning the Coke Zero 400 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, July 5, 2008. Some fans not happy with the victory threw beer cans on the track. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - Kyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field at Daytona, he didn't panic. He simply settled in for the long drive back to the front. And back to Victory Lane.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:46 am

Venus proves health of women's game, says Martina (AFP)

Venus Williams of USA celebrates after beating her sister Serena in the Women's Singles Final, during the 2008 Wimbledon Championships in London on July 5. Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health.(AFP/Pool/File/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Venus Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:46 am

Live - Tour de France stage two

Alejandro Valverde is in yellow as stage two sees the riders travel 164.5km across Brittany from Auray to Saint-Brieuc.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:36 am

Magpies in takeover rumors

American private equity firm InterMedia Partners have reportedly been approached over a possible takeover of Newcastle United.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:08 am

Live - Wimbledon day 13

Rain delays the start of the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:03 am

Huntelaar drops United hint

Manchester United are "very interested" in signing Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, according to the player.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:03 am

Live - British Grand Prix

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton surges clear after a dramatic start at a wet Silverstone.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:58 am

Live - India v Sri Lanka

Scorecard from the final of the Asia Cup in Karachi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:57 am

Wenger frustrated by transfer system

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits the Gunners will have to sell their top players every year for the next two decades.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:47 am

Donington 'to be ready for 2010'

Donington Park chief executive Simon Gillett says the circuit will be ready to host the British Grand Prix in 2010.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:29 am

Major League Soccer Roundup, July 5

MLS Roundup: Ante Razov's late free-kick lifted Chivas USA past San Jose and into a first-place tie in the West.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:44 am

Formula One’s Hamilton Faces Criticism

Barely halfway through his second year in Formula One, Lewis Hamilton faces what may be the most critical test of his career Sunday at the British Grand Prix.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:18 am

Federer, Nadal brace for another showdown

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:54 am

Look out, Spitz, Phelps is coming after you again (AP)

Michael Phelps swims to victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, July 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing. Gary Hall Jr. won't be going to China at all.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:35 am

Tyson Gay tumbles at Olympic trials, out of 200 (AP)

Tyson Gay falls during the first quarterfinal heat of the men's 200 meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, July 5, 2008.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Tyson Gay accelerated through the first curve. Then, he started flying. Not in the figurative sense, but in an all-too-real way — a shocking sprawl to the ground that cost America's best sprinter an Olympic spot in the 200 meters and made him look like less than a sure thing, health-wise at least, with the Beijing Games five weeks away.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:33 am

Clippers deserve better than what Elton Brand and Chris Kaman are giving


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Lakers play waiting game with Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Defense doesn't help John Lackey much in Angels' loss


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Ante Razov lifts Chivas over Earthquakes


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Tyson Gay cramps, falls in 200-meter quarterfinals


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Tyson Gay's mishap is a jolt to others at U.S. track trials


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Forrest Griffin wins by a unanimous decision


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Forrest Griffin wins by a unanimous decision


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Gary Hall Jr. feels good, but it's not enough in the 50


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers miss a great chance, losing to Giants


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Dodgers miss a great chance, losing to Giants


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Rafael Nadal gets another shot at Roger Federer


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Defense doesn't help John Lackey much in Angels' loss


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

SuperSonics' move leaves a bitter taste


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials

The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay as he sustained what he called a severe cramp in his left hamstring.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:55 am

Venus beats Serena for her fifth Wimbledon title

Venus Williams defended her Wimbledon title on Saturday, beating sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

Venus beats Serena for her fifth Wimbledon title

Venus Williams defended her Wimbledon title on Saturday, beating sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

Wallabies prepare for rugby Tri-Nations challenge

The Wallabies, fresh from record back-to-back victories over France, are preparing for the sterner challenges of World Cup champions South Africa and New Zealand in the Tri-Nations.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:42 am

Ky. Busch nips Edwards under caution at Daytona

Kyle Busch survived a drag race with Carl Edwards, and won a wreck-filled race at Daytona International Speedway under caution Saturday night.


Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:39 am

Finalists Federer, Nadal know each other well

After moving within a victory of his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title, Roger Federer found time to catch only a few games of Rafael Nadal's semifinal. Federer does have a DVD of Nadal's
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:39 am

Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title (AP)

Venus Williams of the US reacts after winning the women's singles final against her sister Serena on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 5 , 2008. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn. No giddy laughter and whoops of joy, as she's let out in the past.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am

Brewers hesitate, opening Sabathia sweepstakes

With the Cleveland Indians in the process of considering offers for Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia, the Milwaukee Brewers were in the process of restructuring their offer for the left-hander Saturday evening, sources said.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am

Rockies shortstop Tulowitzki suffers freak hand injury

Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki is out of the Rockies' lineup after he sliced his right hand open while pounding his bat into the ground after being pulled from Friday's game. On...
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Report: Lee, Webb to start Midsummer Classic

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:54 am

Yankees 2, Red Sox 1: Mussina Wins Again After Rivera Saves Himself

Mike Mussina stifled the Boston Red Sox for six shutout innings Saturday, giving the Yankees their first win in three games in this series.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:49 am

As Records Change by the Minute, the Women’s 800 Stays Standing

Many expected Janet Evans’s 800-meter freestyle world record to be broken on Saturday. Instead it was the only one of the women’s events contested Saturday in which no record fell.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:46 am

30 Seconds: With Rulon Gardner

Gardner’s victory over the Russian Aleksandr Karelin to win the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Sydney Olympics in Australia in 2000 became known as the Miracle on the Mat.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:46 am

Griffin Upsets Jackson in UFC 86

Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:45 am

Cheering Section: The Adventures of an Autograph Hunter

If I had to pick the true highlight of my autograph-hunting days, it had to be the brief encounter with Honus Wagner, probably the greatest shortstop in baseball history.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

Griffin decisions 'Rampage' at UFC 86

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

Baseball roundup: Saturday's action on the diamonds

The Toronto Blue Jays are used to getting strong games from Roy Halladay. Vernon Wells' recent success is more of a surprise. Wells' two-run homer helped the Blue Jays beat the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

Baseball Under Javits Center Big Top

The Sharpie Brigade is set to storm the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Friday for the All-Star FanFest, an event that features former baseball stars who sign autographs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:43 am

Canada drops 3-1 decision to Cuba in NORCECA junior men's final

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Cuba defeated Canada 3-1 to win gold Saturday at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championship. The Cubans had little trouble in the matchup of 4-0 teams,
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:23 am

Holt stops Torres to capture WBO junior welterweight championship


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:22 am

Griffin upsets Jackson in UFC 86

Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86. Griffin (16-4) used his movement, reach...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:18 am

Cote beats Almeida at UFC 86

Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86. Griffin (16-4) used his movement, reach...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:16 am

Forrest Griffin upsets Rampage Jackson to win 205-pound title at UFC 86


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:16 am

Chivas moves into first-place tie in West


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D'Orazio throws TD on final play to lift Soul to win

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:14 am

Despite 200 setback, Gay says he'll run in Beijing

An emotional Tyson Gay said he'd still run the 100 in Beijing after his 200 hopes were dashed when he suffered a severe hamstring cramp in his 200 quarterfinals meet Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:01 am

Gary Hall Jr. feels good, but it's not enough in the 50


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win (AP)

Detroit Tigers' Dane Sardinha (57)  is tagged out at home plate by Seattle Mariners catcher Jeff Clement after Sardinha tried to score on a single hit by Tigers' Placido Polanco in the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)AP - Rookie Jeff Clement homered in his final two at-bats, the second a two-run shot off Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:58 am

Ex-Chargers safety Kiel dies after car accident

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:54 am

Kyle Busch wins by a nose at Daytona

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:40 am

Phelps qualifies for eighth race, can break record

Michael Phelps locked up his eight-race schedule by winning the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:19 am

Giants keep Dodgers out of first place


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:08 am

Angels can't make up for the error of their ways


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:05 am

He turned the 'mo' around

NEW YORK - No one ever has accused Mariano Rivera of being a drama queen, but he certainly manufactured all the late afternoon and early evening drama in this one all by himself.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Lefty getting things right

NEW YORK - With Hideki Okajima struggling, sidearming Javier Lopez has become the most trusted lefthanded reliever in the Red Sox bullpen, one season after he was a regular on the Boston-Pawtucket shuttle...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

'Freak' hand injury lands Rockies' Tulowitzki on DL

The Colorado Rockies have placed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list with a cut on his right hand.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 3:44 am

Angela Park moves within 1 of leader in Arkansas (AP)

AP - Angela Park's final putt was as impressive as her round — an uphill birdie attempt from about 25 feet that capped a 10-under 62. Kristy McPherson wasn't about to be outdone.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2008 | 2:06 am

Phelps locks up 8 Beijing races with 100 fly win

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Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 1:53 am

Tim Layden: Gay's tumble dramatically changes U.S. team

There will be no golden double for Tyson Gay, whose bad tumble in the 200 meters will have a significant impact on the U.S. track team, writes Tim Layden.


Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 12:59 am

Rivera escapes jam in 9th, Yanks hold off Red Sox (AP)

New York Yankees' Jose Molina, left, reaches for a hand shake with Mariano Rivera after the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in Major League Baseball action Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Mariano Rivera flashed his classic form just in time. The New York Yankees closer pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jul 2008 | 11:31 pm

Mayweather Jr. blasts HBO announcers for bias

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Source: SI.com | 5 Jul 2008 | 10:39 pm

Yobo brother kidnapped in Nigeria

Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap the brother of star Nigerian and Everton football player Joseph Yobo, police say.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:48 pm

Advocaat eyeing £20m for Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat places a £20m price tag on playmaker Andrei Arshavin.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jul 2008 | 9:42 pm

Venus beats Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

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Source: SI.com | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:45 pm

Gay Olympic 200m dream in tatters

World champion Tyson Gay falls in the US 200m trials to end his hopes of winning an Olympic sprint double.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:41 pm

Britain's Robson wins Wimbledon girls' singles title

Laura Robson gave Britain its first Wimbledon singles title in 24 years. The 14-year-old Robson won the girls' title at the All England Club on Saturday. She beat 16-year-old Noppawan Lertcheewakarn of Thailand 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jul 2008 | 8:14 pm

Ronaldo to miss season opener

Manchester United look set to be without Cristiano Ronaldo for the start of the new Premier League campaign.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jul 2008 | 6:08 pm

Venus revels in 'monumental' win

Venus Williams eyes Martina Navratilova's all-time record after beating sister Serena to win a fifth Wimbledon title.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jul 2008 | 5:57 pm

Venus beats younger sister for fifth Wimbledon title

-Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title Saturday, beating younger sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the final.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jul 2008 | 4:19 pm

Jaeger admits throwing '83 Wimbledon final

Andrea Jaeger said in an interview with a British newspaper that she purposely lost the 1983 Wimbledon final to Martina Navratilova.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jul 2008 | 2:15 pm