World Sports Headlines for July 11, 2008

Pirates 4, Yankees 2: In Do-Over, Pirates Make the Yankees Buckle Under

The Yankee’s wished they could have taken a few runs from their canceled June 26th game against the Pirates in today’s makeup.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:46 pm

A Wrestling Match That Was Meant to Be

Jake Deitchler, a wrestler straight out of high school, has qualified for the Olympic Games under the mentorship of his coach, silver medalist Brandon Paulson.

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

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Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:37 pm

Crouch completes Pompey switch

Portsmouth have completed the record signing of striker Peter Crouch form Liverpool, unveiling him to the media at Fratton Park on Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:32 pm

Mickelson sinks a hole-in-one at Scottish Open

Phil Mickelson banished any lingering fears about missing the halfway cut at the Scottish Open when he recorded a hole-in-one in Friday's second round.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:15 pm

Ace puts Mickelson back in the mix at Scottish golf Open

A hole in one catapulted Phil Mickelson from the brink of missing the cut to the heels of the leaders as the world number two joined Ernie Els in belatedly finding form at the Scottish...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:54 pm

Crouch completes Portsmouth move

Peter Crouch signs for Portsmouth from Liverpool in a deal that could be worth up to £11m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:42 pm

McLaren and Ferrari bury the hatchet over spygate

McLaren and Ferrari have buried the hatchet after the spy controvery that rocked Formula One, the rival teams said on Friday. McLaren were fined a sporting record 100 million
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:41 pm

Hole in one puts Mickelson among chasing pack

LOCH LOMOND (Reuters) - World number two Phil Mickelson banished any lingering fears about missing the halfway cut at the Scottish Open when he recorded a hole-in-one in Friday's second...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:30 pm

Mourinho expresses Lampard awe

Jose Mourinho has declared that Chelsea's Frank Lampard is 'the best professional' he has worked with.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:51 am

How do you replace the best in the world?

Call it premature, but FSC's Jorge Moran thinks Man United better start thinking about a possible future without Ronaldo.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:49 am

McLaren to pay court costs to Ferrari after spying (AP)

AP - The McLaren team settled its legal dispute with Ferrari on Friday, agreeing to pay the Italian team's court costs from the Formula One spying scandal.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:44 am

Stewart announces owner-driver plan

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Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am

Spanish bank to join Ferrari, ahead of Alonso

Spain's largest bank, Santander, is to sponsor Ferrari from 2010, which could facilitate the arrival of Spanish driver Fernando Alonso to the Italian Formula One team, Spanish newspapers...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:25 am

Five climbs await riders in Tour's 7th stage

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Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:24 am

Liverpool sign keeper Cavalieri

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez lands goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Palmeiras as his latest summer recruit.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:21 am

Live - Tour de France

Stage seven is turning into a punishing ride on a windy day that has split the field.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:17 am

Longoria and Hart elected All-Stars in online vote (AP)

AP - Evan Longoria had big plans for next week's All-Star break a trip to Las Vegas with some friends. Tampa Bay's rookie third baseman ended up with an even better trip to New York for the last All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. Longoria and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart were elected All-Stars by fans in Internet balloting that ended Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:16 am

Tatis, Mets top Giants for 6th straight win

Fernando Tatis turned this into an extra special win for the New York Mets. Tatis homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs and the surging Mets won their sixth straight game Thursday,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:13 am

Perry continues strong run at John Deere Classic (AP)

AP - Right from the start, Kenny Perry seemed energized even though he was absolutely exhausted. He birdied his first hole. Then, the second and third.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:10 am

Mariners release slugger Sexson; put Bedard on DL

Slugger Richie Sexson was finally released Thursday by the Mariners after a slump that lasted for most of two seasons and made him a target of constant booing from frustrated Seattle fans.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:09 am

Howard goes deep twice, Phillies top Cards 4-1 (AP)

AP - Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in three runs to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:07 am

Indians snap 10-game slide with 13-2 win over Rays (AP)

AP - Ben Francisco drove in a career-high four runs Thursday night to help the Cleveland Indians snap a 10-game losing streak with a 13-2 victory over Tampa Bay that extended the Rays' skid to four.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:06 am

Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge (AP)

AP - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am

Stewart to leave Gibbs, become owner-driver in '09 (AP)

AP - Tony Stewart knows he's taking a gamble by leaving NASCAR's elite Joe Gibbs Racing team to join one that usually runs in the middle of the pack.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am

England could stage rival to IPL

The MCC, Hampshire, Lancashire and Surrey put forward a blueprint for a rival Twenty20 tournament to be held in England within two years.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:02 am

McLaren to pay court costs to Ferrari after spying

The McLaren team has settled its disputes with Ferrari and agreed to pay the Italian team's court costs from the Formula One spy scandal. McLaren apologized last December after Ferrari...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 10:53 am

Mickelson and rivals set to pounce at Birkdale

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Next week's British Open will enter unusual territory when a major championship is held without Tiger Woods for the first time in more than a decade.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 10:37 am

Surging Howard sinks Cardinals with 2 more homers

Howard homered twice, drove in three runs and continued to inch his batting average toward a more respectable level, leading Philadelphia to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:52 am

Live - England v South Africa

Ian Bell passes 150 as England dominate South Africa on day two of the first Test at Lord's.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:52 am

Nasri completes Gunners switch (AFP)

AFP - Premier League side Arsenal on Friday completed the signing of French international midfielder Samir Nasri from Marseille.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:51 am

Indians beat Rays to snap 10-game slide

Just figures the Indians would finally get a win. Ben Francisco drove in a career-high four runs and had one of Cleveland's four homers, and the Tribe rolled to a 13-2 victory over Tampa
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

Hleb keen to leave London

Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb is on the brink of moving to Barcelona and says he is keen to get away from London's "chaotic way of life".
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:29 am

Arsenal completes signing of France's Nasri

Premier League club Arsenal has completed the signing of France midfielder Samir Nasri from Marseille.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:28 am

Blatter stands firm on quota plan

Fifa president Sepp Blatter refuses to give up on his proposal to limit the number of foreign players in a team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:58 am

IOC boss targets doping suspects

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge says specific doping suspects will be targeted at this year's Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:58 am

Ronaldo's injury return delayed

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo will be out of action for up to three months following ankle surgery, which is a month longer than initially expected.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:50 am

Nasri completes move to Arsenal

Arsenal complete the signing of Marseille midfielder Samir Nasri for an undisclosed fee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:28 am

Fowler to link up with Blackburn

Striker Robbie Fowler is joining Blackburn for pre-season training after rejecting a pay-as-you-play deal from Cardiff.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:22 am

Ballots Stuffed, All-Star Voting 2.0 Ends

Organized efforts to pack the lineup with local favorites abounded as baseball’s All-Star roster took final shape.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:20 am

PFA calls for Blatter to retract claim

The Professional Footballers' Association have on called FIFA president Sepp Blatter to retract his claims of "modern slavery" in the game.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:19 am

Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Chivas USA

Edson Buddle scored his 11th goal of the season in the 78th minute to give the Galaxy a 1-1 draw with Chivas USA.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:08 am

Yankees' Rivera a Non-Starter for A.L. All-Stars

It may be the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium and Mariano Rivera will likely feature in the game, but don't expect him to be American League Manager Terry Francona's choice to start next Tuesday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

National League Roundup: Seven Homers Help the Reds Topple the Cubs

For once, Wrigley Field was nicer to a visiting team.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

American League Roundup: Indians’ 10-Game Losing Streak Ends With a Win Over the Rays

Ben Francisco drove in a career-high four runs and the host Cleveland Indians stopped a 10-game losing streak Thursday with a 13-2 victory against Tampa Bay, the Rays’ fourth straight loss.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:05 am

Sports Business: On Biggest Stage, More Room for Excess

Accompanied by FanFests, slam dunk contests, skills competitions and concerts, All-Star games no longer stand alone.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:05 am

Warriors Fortify Offense With Maggette

The Golden State Warriors signed the high-scoring free-agent swingman Corey Maggette.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:04 am

With Luck, a Rocky Landing

Rock climbers in the Czech Republic leap from one soaring outcropping to another, risking painful landings or worse, if they miss.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:04 am

The Mariners Bid Farewell to Sexson

The slugger Richie Sexson was finally released after a slump that lasted for most of two seasons made him a target of constant booing from frustrated fans.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:03 am

Baseball still keeps Barry Bonds at a distance

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

At Oaks Christian High, they've got name

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

The Baron Davis era begins for Clippers

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Hanley Ramirez homers to lift Marlins over Dodgers

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Keeping score is a long-lost tradition for baseball

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

The Baron Davis era begins for Clippers

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Ronny Turiaf signs offer sheet with Golden State

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels barely hang on

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Lute Olson says he's done with 'one and done' players

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Hanley Ramirez homers to lift Marlins over Dodgers

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels barely hang on

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt doesn't rule out changes

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Francisco, Indians snap 10-game skid, dump Rays

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Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

Ronaldo faces three-month lay-off

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo says he could be out for up to 12 weeks after his ankle surgery.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:42 am

Warriors ink ex-Clippers forward Maggette to deal

The Golden State Warriors signed high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette on Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:38 am

Izturis' pinch-hit single lifts Rangers in extras

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Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:26 am

Morneau's 5th hit clears fence in 11th, beats Tigers

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Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:22 am

Galaxy, Chivas USA play to a draw

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:07 am

Santoro reaches quarters of Newport tennis (AFP)

AFP - Second-seeded Frenchman Fabrice Santoro advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP Hall of Fame Tennis Championship with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 win over Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:06 am

The truth about baseball's worst division

Looking for the the worst division in baseball? Try the NL West, where three years after an 82-80 champion, the entire division has sagged, says Lee Jenkins.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:54 am

Creamer shoots course-record 60 at Jamie Farr

Paula Creamer birdied nine of her last 11 holes to shoot a course-record 60 on the par-71 Highland Meadows course Thursday in the opening round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:41 am

Ownership deal too good for Stewart to pass up

Tony Stewart basically was given 50 percent of the company in exchange for his name, talent, credibility and what he brings in sponsorship dollars.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:40 am

Jags WR Jones charged with cocaine possession

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say officers found him cutting up cocaine with a credit card Thursday morning.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:35 am

Warriors sign Maggette, make move for Turiaf (Reuters)

Reuters - The Golden State Warriors have made up for the loss of Baron Davis by signing Corey Maggette to a five-year deal, the Oakland Tribune reported on Thursday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:17 am

Kevin Armstrong: Jennings blazes his own trail

A top prep recruit is heading to Europe. The NBA will be watching.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:21 am

Defending champ Santoro advances in Newport

Defending champion Fabrice Santoro pulled out a first-set tiebreaker and then cruised into the quarterfinals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi on Thursday afternoon.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 1:08 am

Fans give final All-Star spots to Hart, Longoria

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Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:43 am

Phillies, Jays discussing Burnett deal

Desperately looking to upgrade their rotation, the Phillies are talking to the Blue Jays about right-handed pitcher A.J. Burnett.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 12:19 am

Medina Garrigues bids for fifth Palermo title

Anabel Medina Garrigues advanced to the Palermo International quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-0, 6-4 win over fellow Spaniard Nuria Llagostera Vives.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 10 Jul 2008 | 10:45 pm

Maggette finalizes $50M contract with Warriors

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

Police say Jags' Jones found cutting up cocaine

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Source: SI.com | 10 Jul 2008 | 9:54 pm

Steve Aschburner: Things looking up in the East

Don't look now, but with each shrewd summer move, the once-downtrodden Eastern Conference is closing the gap on the mighty West, says Steve Aschburner.

Source: SI.com | 10 Jul 2008 | 8:28 pm

Marosi ousts third-seeded Pironkova in Budapest

Katalin Marosi of Hungary upset third-seeded Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 6-2, 7-6 (2) Wednesday in the second round of the Gaz de France Budapest Grand Prix.