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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:07 pm

Alonso would be happy staying a Red

Liverpool's Xabi Alonso says he would be just as happy to stay on at Anfield should his move to Juventus not go through.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Report: Favre sends text message to Packers GM

Brett Favre sent a text message to Packers GM Ted Thompson on Saturday, but Thompson replied was that he is on vacation and the two men will have to talk later, according to media reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Sources: Sixers very much in mix to land Brand

It's starting to look as though the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Clippers re-signing franchise forward Elton Brand can be found much further east than Oakland.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Thaksin goes on trial

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra goes on trial for corruption, almost two years after he was ousted in a coup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:55 pm

Chimbonda doesn't interest Valencia

La Liga contenders Valencia have contradicted rumors saying they are interested in signing Tottenham's Pascal Chimbonda.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:45 pm

Scolari shows composure at glamour unveiling

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is already showing the composure he is likely to need to cope with life at one of football's most demanding clubs.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:29 pm

Chelsea rejects Inter's approach for Lampard

Chelsea has rejected an approach from Inter Milan for England midfielder Frank Lampard.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:25 pm

Imprisoned Vick files for bankruptcy protection

Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick is seeking bankruptcy protection, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:24 pm

Pa. police chief hired for NFL security job (AP)

AP - The Pennsylvania state police chief who guided the agency through the Amish schoolhouse murders will leave to direct the NFL's strategic security program.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:18 pm

Imprisoned Vick files for bankrputcy protection

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Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:17 pm

Michael Vick files for bankruptcy protection (AP)

AP - Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:06 pm

Chiefs' Gonzalez saves man's life in restaurant

A California man says Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez of the Kansas City Chiefs kept him from choking to death.


Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:02 pm

US Open raises total prize money, champions' pay

Total prize money at the U.S. Open will top $20 million for the first time this year, with the men's and women's singles champions each earning a tournament-record $1.5 million.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:50 pm

Reports: Some Rooneys eye Steelers share sale

Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his son, team president Art Rooney II, want to buy Dan Rooney's brothers' shares in the team. But some members of the family are considering other options outside the Rooney family circle, including an outside buyer.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:47 pm

Brewers' Sabathia deal a big step toward playoffs

With the blockbuster deal that landed CC Sabathia, the Brewers have all but guaranteed themselves their first playoff berth since 1982, says Cliff Corcoran.


Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:43 pm

Bats: Milton Bradley: 'What Have I Done Now?'

“Besides the birth of my son,” writes the first-time All Star Milton Bradley of the Texas Rangers, “I don’t think I’ve had a prouder moment in my life.”


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:43 pm

Scolari backs Lampard to stay in Chelsea (AFP)

Luiz Felipe Scolari capped a confident public debut in his new role as Chelsea boss by revealing that he expects Frank Lampard, seen here in 2007, to stay at the club.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Luiz Felipe Scolari capped a confident public debut in his new role as Chelsea boss by revealing that he expects Frank Lampard to stay at the club.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:39 pm

Women's soccer league reveals allocation plans

U.S. national team stars will find out in mid-September which clubs they'll play for in the new Women's Professional Soccer league.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:37 pm

Ukraine looking for tips on hosting Euro 2012

Ukraine hopes it can learn something from Euro 2008 co-host Austria as it struggles to prepare for the 2012 European Championship.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:20 pm

Vick files for bankruptcy protection

Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick is seeking bankruptcy protection, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors. Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:12 pm

Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Announces Post-Olympics Timeline for National Player Allocation, Team Tryouts

U.S. Women's National Team allocation week of September 15, immediately followed by International Player Draft and WPS General Draft Combines, Post-Combine Draft and local tryouts...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:01 pm

NASCAR and UTI Foundation Establish Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund

The NASCAR Foundation Auction Funds First Year of Program PHOENIX, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recognizing there are many women interested in pursuing...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes(R) Announces First-Ever Youth Achievement Award Winner

11-year-old Chicagoan Nichyria Byrd to receive recognition at ESPN ESPY Breakfast BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kellogg's Frosted...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

US Open ups total prize money, champions' pay

Total prize money at the U.S. Open will top $20 million for the first time this year, with the men's and women's singles champions each earning a tournament-record $1.5 million. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:42 pm

AC Milan baulk at Adebayor price

AC Milan say they are a long way off agreeing a fee with Arsenal for striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:17 pm

810 Miles, 130 Degrees, 1 Woman

Legendary Ultra-Runner attempts to Run and Cycle Across Five Mountain Ranges in Death Valley LAS VEGAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- With a total combined elevation gain of
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:07 pm

Lampard wants to stay - Scolari

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says Inter Milan target Frank Lampard wants to stay at the London club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:05 pm

UNLV Men's Basketball Coach Lon Kruger to Autograph Basketballs and Greet Fans at Dex Recycling Event

First 100 People to Recycle Old Yellow Pages Directories to Receive Autographed Balls LAS VEGAS, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Next week Dex and UNLV will team up...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Under Armour, Inc. To Report Second Quarter 2008 Earnings and Webcast Conference Call

BALTIMORE, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) will report the results of its second quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Ortiz takes first live BP

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Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 11:47 am

Kuroda lifts Dodgers, Mets bullpen hangs on in win (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, tips his hat to the fans  after pitching a one-hit shut out against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, July 7, 2008. The Dodgers won 2-0. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)AP - Hiroki Kuroda was nearly perfect in lifting the under-.500 Dodgers into a first-place tie in the NL West. Pedro Martinez was sharp, too. The Mets bullpen, though, almost denied New York its first winning record in a month.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am

Sri Lanka agree to tour England

The England and Wales Cricket Board announces Sri Lanka will take Zimbabwe's place on a tour of England in 2009.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 11:23 am

Live - Tour de France stage four

Gerolseteiner's Stefan Schumacher is the surprising leader in the Tour de France's first individual time trial.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 11:20 am

Queiroz waits on Portugal decision

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz admits that becoming the new Portugal boss is out of his hands.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 11:16 am

Khan sets heart on American coach

Amir Khan says only an American coach can take his ring career to the next level.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:49 am

India star Laxman to join Notts

Nottinghamshire will bring in Indian batsman VVS Laxman to replace Adam Voges in August.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:40 am

Afoa and Boric in All Blacks side

New Zealand bring in John Afoa and Anthony Boric for Saturday's second match of the Tri-Nations against South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:27 am

Cech: Lampard difficult to replace

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the Blues would struggle to replace midfielder Frank Lampard if he moves to Italy.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:23 am

Tour de France continues with first time trial

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am

SFA wants views on Argentina cost

The Scottish Football Association is asking the Tartan Army if they would pay top ticket prices to bring Argentina to Hampden.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:14 am

Tired Dhoni opts out of Sri Lanka Tests, Tendulkar back

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday took the rare step of opting out of India's Test tour of Sri Lanka due to fatigue, while Sachin Tendulkar returned to the squad after recovering from a groin
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 10:01 am

Dual announcement for rugby World Cup hosts

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that it will allocate the World Cups of 2015 and 2019 at the same time next summer. An IRB statement said that the tender...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 9:40 am

Dhoni to miss Tests in Sri Lanka

Wicketkeeper Mahendra Dhoni opts out of India's Test series in Sri Lanka because of fatigue.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

Laursen: Barry saddened by exit

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen says skipper Gareth Barry is hurt by the ignominious ending to his 11 years at Villa Park.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2008 | 9:23 am

As Brewers play for present, Dodgers wait for future to arrive


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Anthony Kim is earning his Tiger stripes


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Two runners, once united with Olympic gesture, are now divided


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Francisco Rodriguez earns 35th save in Angels' victory


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Lisa Leslie's last Olympics a golden transition time


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts, but history is a tease


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. Olympic trials took fast track to success


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Tapping into the healing powers of Little League


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts, but history is a tease


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Nadal-Federer match pumps up tennis crowds


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Francisco Rodriguez earns 35th save in Angels' victory


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Nadal-Federer match pumps up tennis crowds


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Top Recruit Weighs the Benefits of a Trip of Europe

Brandon Jennings is considered the best point guard prospect of the high school class of 2008. And if he opts to play in Europe next season, it could cause a ripple effect.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 6:23 am

Kuroda tosses 1-hitter to lead Dodgers by Braves

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am

Extra Time: Back Home and Feeling Wunderbar

The return of Josh Wolff, 31, a striker who has scored 64 goals in 10 M.L.S. seasons, cannot come soon enough for the Kansas City Wizards.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:38 am

Rooneys Are Considering Selling Part of the Steelers

Since 1933, the Rooney clan has been among the league’s grand old families. But a statement released Monday cast doubt on how much longer that will be true.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:36 am

Prosecutors Trying to Block Effort in Donaghy Sentencing

Federal prosecutors are opposing efforts by Tim Donaghy, the disgraced former N.B.A. referee, to have a retired F.B.I. agent testify about Donaghy’s cooperation with the government.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:35 am

Looking to Postseason, Brewers Trade for Sabathia

The Brewers hope their acquisition of C. C. Sabathia from the Indians on Monday will help lead to their first playoff appearance since 1982.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:34 am

The Yankees Look to Their Future by Taking a Step Back

C. C. Sabathia joined Johan Santana and Eric Gagné as temptations that Brian Cashman resisted, all in the name of rebuilding the Yankees’ foundation.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:33 am

Alex Rodriguez’s Wife Files for Divorce

Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce from Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Monday in Miami, alleging the slugger engaged in “extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct.”


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:33 am

Church’s Status, and His Ailment, Remain in Question

Ryan Church underwent neurological testing Monday to determine whether his recent episodes of dizziness and nausea were related to postconcussion syndrome.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:33 am

Major League Roundup: Dodgers’ Kuroda One Hit Short Of Perfect Game Against Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays’ seven-game winning streak ended Monday when John Buck and Mike Aviles hit 10th-inning homers to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:32 am

Angels rough up Rangers; K-Rod gets 35th save

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:07 am

Sabathia Deal Below Tribe's Standards

Are the Cleveland Indians the most overhyped team in baseball? I ask as someone who's done his fair share of the hyping. Before the season I rated Cleveland with Boston, New York, and Detroit as the class...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Girardi May Top Torre At Managing a Bullpen

In my other guise as armchair quarterback for the YES Network Web site, I get a lot of mail from irate Yankees fans. One theme that emerges from time to time is, "Joe Torre would have sorted this team...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Brewers acquire Sabathia for four players

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded four prospects to the Cleveland Indians for reigning AL Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:40 am

Brewers send 4 prospects to Indians for Sabathia (AP)

Milwaukee Brewers new starting Pitcher C.C. Sabathia smiles as he talks at a news conference Monday, July 7, 2008, in Milwaukee. The Brewers obtained the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner in a trade with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, giving up four prospects in a gamble that favors the present over the future. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - With one XXL-sized move, the Milwaukee Brewers hope to transform themselves from scrappy underdogs to a big, bad pitching powerhouse intent on chasing down the Chicago Cubs and making the playoffs for the first time since 1982.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:33 am

Kuroda 1-hits Braves, helps Dodgers tie for 1st (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, July 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)AP - Hiroki Kuroda took a perfect game into the eighth inning and settled for a one-hitter, leading Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. The win moved the Dodgers in a tie for first in the NL West with idle Arizona.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:33 am

Hiroki Kuroda one-hits Braves in Dodgers win


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:27 am

Kuroda one-hits Braves in Dodgers win


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:27 am

Raw material

A seemingly nondescript letter arrived at a Manhattan postal facility in 1982, bound for Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight. The letter, however, contained the ravings of a racist extortionist,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Masterson sent down to build up relief work

Two things can cure a good team from the doldrums. One is returning to its home field after a 3-7 road trip (which featured six one-run losses) and winning a one-run game, 1-0, last night over the Twins...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Wife of Yankees Alex Rodriguez files for divorce (AP)

New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, right, and his wife, Cynthia, arrive to the 12th annual GQ 'Men of the Year' party at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. The wife of Alex Rodriguez has filed for divorce in a Miami court. A lawyer for Cynthia Rodriguez filed the papers on Monday July 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)AP - A tumultuous week for Alex Rodriguez, played out in tabloid headlines and carried on the whispers of a connection to Madonna, came to a head Monday when his wife filed for divorce.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am

Round 1 to Beasley: Heat roll past Rose's Bulls

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 3:05 am

A-Rod's wife alleges infidelity in divorce papers

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Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 2:03 am

Round 1 to Beasley: His Heat top Rose's Bulls (AP)

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley, center, drives past Chicago Bulls guard Keith Langford, left, and guard Derrick Rose (1) during an NBA summer league basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, July 7, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:58 am

Brewers deal prospects for Sabathia

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Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2008 | 1:01 am

Chiefs' Gonzalez saves man's life in restaurant

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Source: SI.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 11:09 pm

Steelers looking to restructure team ownership (AP)

AP - Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his son, team president Art Rooney II, want to buy Dan Rooney's brothers' shares in the team.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2008 | 10:05 pm

American Young advances at Newport tennis (AFP)

American Donald Young, pictured in March 2008, got off to a rousing start at the 385,0000 dollar Hall of Fame Tennis Championship by registering an opening round win on Monday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Matthew Stockman)AFP - American Donald Young got off to a rousing start at the 385,0000 dollar Hall of Fame Tennis Championship by registering an opening round win on Monday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:47 pm

Top Newport seed Fish eager for Fenway honor

Top-seeded Mardy Fish is in for some excitement this week even before he plays on the Hall of Fame's grass courts.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:33 pm

Nadal pulls out of Mercedes Cup with sore knee

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Source: SI.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:13 pm

Seeds Andreev, Canas advance at Swiss Open

Former finalist Igor Andreev beat Marcos Daniel of Brazil 6-4, 7-5 in his opening match at the Swiss Open on Monday.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:58 pm

Thoughts on the All-Star selections, snubs

Taking a closer closer look at this year's All-Star picks and snubs.


Source: SI.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:29 pm

Peter King: Brett Favre saga far from over

SI.com's Peter King thinks Brett Favre wants to return in 2008. What does that mean for the Packers? Green Bay has three options -- and none look appealing.


Source: SI.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 3:29 pm

Wimbledon helps Nadal close in on No. 1 ranking

Rafael Nadal's epic victory over Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final allowed him to significantly narrow the gap at the top of the ATP rankings.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 3:01 pm