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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:47 pm

Milan end Adebayor interest

AC Milan have halted their interest in Emmanuel Adebayor amid reports that they are close to signing Ronaldinho.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:21 pm

Positive EPO test lands Tour's Beltran with police

The French anti-doping agency says veteran Spanish rider Manuel Beltran has tested positive for EPO at the Tour de France.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:48 pm

A stroll through Italy and the Serie A

Claudio Ranieri expects Juventus to be solid yet flexible next season as they challenge for the Serie A title.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:47 pm

Aston Villa agrees fee with Chivas USA for Guzan

U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan is on the verge of a Premier League move after Chivas USA agreed a deal with Aston Villa.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:42 pm

Live - Elfsborg v Hibernian

Hibernian take on Swedish side Elfsborg in the Intertoto Cup second round, second leg tie at the Borås Arena.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Canterbury Wins Duracell Rookie of the Year Title

Alabama pro headed to Forrest Wood Cup DETROIT, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Odenville, Ala., native Scott Canterbury, who made his mark in the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:33 pm

Calzaghe to face Jones Jr in farewell boxing match

World champion at two different weights Joe Calzaghe will face American legend Roy Jones Jr in the Welshman's farewell fight, according to www.boxingtalk.com on Saturday. The
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:27 pm

Stoner powers to pole in Germany

Casey Stoner qualifies in pole position for Sunday's German MotoGP at Sachsenring.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:25 pm

U.S. Swimmer Makes Tough Choice to Compete

Eric Shanteau is going to the Beijing Games with a devastating diagnosis: He has testicular cancer.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:18 pm

Pele denounces Blatter over 'slavery' comments

Football great Pele denounced FIFA president Sepp Blatter's belief that some top players are treated like slaves by their clubs.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:31 pm

Arsenal 'drop Adebayor price tag'

Emmanuel Adebayor's switch to AC Milan could be back on after Arsenal dropped their asking price, according to the agent working for the Italian side.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:29 pm

Brett Favre wants release from Packers (AP)

AP - The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:03 pm

Pele orders Ronaldo to stay put

Pele says Cristiano Ronaldo should forget about moving to Real Madrid and honour his Man Utd contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:03 pm

Arshavin agent aims for Arsenal

According to his agent, Russian star Andrei Arshavin is eager to join Arsenal before next season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:58 am

Easley's homer lifts Mets to seventh straight win (AP)

AP - Damion Easley twisted away from an inside pitch and backed away from the plate to give his sore left leg a brief rest. The New York Mets second baseman felt much better moments later.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:47 am

Easley's homer lifts Mets to seventh straight win

Easley hit a two-out homer in the eighth inning to send the Mets to their seventh straight win, a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. "At that moment, I was just...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:47 am

Lee, Halladay in shutdown mode entering break

What a delightful dilemma to have, though. Lee (12-2) allowed five hits and struck out seven over six innings, helping Cleveland to a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:46 am

Marred by doping again, Tour continues (AP)

AP - The riders in the Tour de France begin their second week of the sport's showcase event Saturday, but Spanish veteran Manuel Beltran won't be among them after testing positive for the performance-enhancer EPO.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am

Fletcher keen on Utd stay

Darren Fletcher insists he is focused on securing a first-team place at Manchester United, despite reports linking him with an Everton move.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:25 am

Live: Tour de France Stage Eight

On a route that could favour a breakaway or the sprinters, the peloton heads from Figeac to Toulouse on today's 172.5km stage.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am

Villa agree deal for keeper Guzan

Aston Villa are set to sign USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan after agreeing a fee with MLS side Chivas.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:42 am

New Zealand 28-30 South Africa

South Africa end the All Blacks' five-year unbeaten run at home with a 30-28 win in Dunedin in the Tri-Nations.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:52 am

Live - England v South Africa

South Africa dig in after four cheap wickets fall to reach 156-4 at tea on day three of the first Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

United make Berbatov offer

Manchester United have reportedly made a $40 million bid for the services of Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:35 am

AC Milan ready to clinch Ronaldino deal (AFP)

AFP - AC Milan are on the brink of completing their purchase of Barcelona's Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho, the Italian press reported on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:18 am

Gunners to hijack Reds target?

Arsenal are reportedly planning a last-minute swoop for Liverpool-target Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:53 am

Gudjohnsen snubs Villa interest

Former Chelsea forward Eidur Gudjohnsen's agent has squashed reports that the Barcelona ace is Aston Villa bound.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:47 am

Russian Pole-Vaulter Breaks Own Record

Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia cleared the record height with ease nearly three years after she set her previous record, 16 feet 5 1/4 inches.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:30 am

In the Pursuit of Glory, Far Behind the Leaders

The veteran Tour de France cyclist Michael Barry recalls the lesser-known, yet grueling, contests within the races at the Tour.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:29 am

Mets 2, Rockies 1: Mets Fall Into a Routine; It’s Called Winning

The Mets held the Rockies to three hits and Damion Easley blasted a two-out home run in the eighth for the Mets’ seventh straight victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:26 am

Marred by doping again, Tour continues

The riders in the Tour de France begin their second week of the sport's showcase event Saturday, but Spanish veteran Manuel Beltran won't be among them as he remains in police custody after
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:04 am

Calzaghe sets date with Jones Jr

Roy Jones Jr confirms he and unbeaten Welsh boxing hero Joe Calzaghe will fight in New York on Saturday 20 September.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:40 am

Nationals execs being probed in NBA money skim probe: report (AFP)

AFP - Federal authorities are investigating Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden and special assistant Jose Rijo for possible roles regarding Major League Baseball signings of players from the Dominican Republic, US television sports network ESPN reported Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:26 am

Slow start dooms Dodgers

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Angels' Kelvim Escobar to have surgery

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Brett Favre wants to come back

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Reading between the lines of Dodgers' demise

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

A's, refusing to give up, give Angels fits

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Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan leaving to play in England

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Colonel John hopes for a promotion

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Q & A with NASCAR legend Richard Petty

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Not a very fond farewell

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Slow start dooms Dodgers

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Tour de France still has its dopes

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bruins have a busy schedule

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

A's, refusing to give up, give Angels fits

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Boy fractures skull after hit by ball at Cubs game (AP)

AP - Doctors and family members say a 7-year-old boy who fractured his skull when he was struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field was recovering and expected to live.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:44 am

Easley's homer leads Mets to 2-1 win over Rockies (AP)

AP - Damion Easley provided some unlikely power with an eighth-inning home run that carried the New York Mets past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Friday night, their seventh straight win.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am

Easley's homer leads Mets to 2-1 win over Rockies

Damion Easley provided some unlikely power with an eighth-inning home run that carried the New York Mets past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Friday night, their seventh straight win. Easley
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am

Beltran positive for EPO as doping hits cycling

Doping is back at the Tour de France. It did not stay away very long. The peaceful lull that had observers feeling optimistic did not last longer than a week, and the showcase race that was
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:40 am

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Chicagoland

Take a bow, Kyle Busch. He did exactly that after winning again Friday night. Busch added another Nationwide Series victory to his column Friday night, winning the Dollar General 300 at the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:32 am

First Signs of Doping Surface at Tour

Luis-Leon Sanchez won the seventh stage of the 95th Tour while speculation rose about Manuel Beltran, a Spanish rider who reportedly tested positive for EPO. Kim Kirchen remained the overall leader.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:31 am

Creamer follows 60 with 65 at Jamie Farr event

Picking up where she left off after a course-record 60, Paula Creamer shot a 6-under-par 65 Friday to build a six-stroke lead through two rounds of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:29 am

Creamer follows 60 with 65 at Jamie Farr event (AP)

AP - Picking up where she left off after a course-record 60, Paula Creamer shot a 6-under-par 65 Friday to build a six-stroke lead through two rounds of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:29 am

Strong finish keeps Perry in hunt at John Deere

Kenny Perry again sizzled following a sluggish start and was two strokes off the lead after the second round of the John Deere Classic on Friday. Playing as well as anyone on the PGA...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:27 am

Developer Cuts Back on Plans for Tower to House Baseball’s Cable Network

Facing financial challenges, the developer, Vornado Realty Trust, is considering a revised plan that reduces the building’s height by about a third.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:18 am

Saturday's gossip column

Latest: Man Utd bid £20m for Berbatov, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:12 am

In Los Angeles, Home Team Isn’t the Only Team

A tournament that pits four M.L.S. teams against four Mexican first division clubs capitalizes on the popularity of the United States-Mexico national team rivalry.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:05 am

After Losing Out in Fan Voting, Wright Is an All-Star After All

David Wright filled an open slot on the National League squad and Yogi Berra help kick off the festivities leading up to the All-Stars.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:03 am

At FanFest, Sensory Experience Includes a Touch of Nostalgia

Fanfest, a sprawling baseball extravaganza that filled two levels of the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, is kicking off the All-Star festivities.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:03 am

Sports of The Times: Cheers for Giambi, but Silence for Bonds

Though both Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi have been similarly tainted by performance-enhancing drug scandals, the consequences have been vastly different.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:02 am

Busch cruises to Nationwide victory in Chicago

Kyle Busch added another Nationwide Series victory to his column Friday night, winning the Dollar General 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am

Mayo debuts with Grizzlies in Vegas summer game

O.J. Mayo's professional debut featured 15 points, five assists and three steals Friday in the Memphis Grizzlies' 88-75 win over the New Orleans Hornets at the NBA Summer League.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am

Creamer stretches Jamie Farr lead to six with a 65

Picking up where she left off after a course-record 60, Paula Creamer shot a 6-under-par 65 Friday to build a six-stroke lead after the second round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:45 am

Agent, Dunleavy spar over Brand's 76ers saga

The Elton Brand saga didn't end Thursday with his introduction in Philadelphia.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:43 am

Sources: Favre asks Packers for release in letter

Three days after a conference call with Packers officials on Tuesday in which Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre on Friday formally asked for his contractual release.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:41 am

Wariner gets revenge on nemesis Merritt in Rome

Jeremy Wariner beat LaShawn Merritt in the 400 meters and Asafa Powell injured his groin at the star-studded Golden Gala meet Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:26 am

Reading between the lines of Dodgers' demise

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:25 am

Marlins' Volstad pitches gem in first major league start

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:14 am

Obama decides not to sponsor Sprint Cup team

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 5:01 am

Rough start for Garland, Angels

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:55 am

Obama turns down NASCAR team's sponsor offer

NASCAR's BAM Racing team is in discussions with Barack Obama's presidential campaign about a potential sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series later this year.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:08 am

Regan trying to pull out all the stops at Bruins' camp

Over the last two years of his hockey career, Kevin Regan appeared in 67 of the University of New Hampshire's 77 games, earning the trust of coach Dick Umile as an ace NCAA goalie.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

BU's Wadlow ready for a current event

If you were a lifelong sailboat racer, it's a little hard to explain why you'd trade life in San Diego (a year-round sailing paradise) for life in Boston.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Buchholz a work in progress

Clay Buchholz's torn fingernail May 12 at Minnesota earned him a nearly two-month stay in the minor leagues to work on his mechanics.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Favre seeks release

The Green Bay Packers want to do the right thing in response to Brett Favre's latest round of flip-flopping on his future in football.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Kyle Busch tallies fifth Nationwide series victory

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:55 am

Mets win seventh in a row to stay even with Phils

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:42 am

Peter King: Don't expect Packers to release Favre

It appears Brett Favre wants to play for the Vikings next season. But SI.com's Peter King would be surprised if the Pack let the future Hall of Famer go to a rival.

Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:14 am

Sources: Ex-Bronco Henry tests positive for pot

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:02 am

Local favorite Wawrinka reaches Gstaad semis

Hometown favorite Stanislas Wawrinka beat Guillermo Canas of Argentina 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Allianz Suisse Open.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:59 am

Russia's Isinbayeva sets pole vault world mark

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:44 am

Mayo has 15 points, eight TOs in Grizzlies debut

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:38 am

Favre seeks release from Packers

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:08 am

Medina Garrigues reaches semifinals in Palermo

Four-time champion Anabel Medina Garrigues stayed on track for another Palermo International title by beating eighth-seeded Tathiana Garbin 6-0, 3-6, 6-0 in the quarterfinals Friday.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 12:36 am

Quarterback Favre changes mind on retirement: reports (Reuters)

Reuters - Record-breaking quarterback Brett Favre has changed his mind about retirement and is looking for a team for next season, according to media reports on Friday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:22 pm

Fired O's scout tied to betting probe

Veteran scout Alan Marr was fired by the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month after Major League Baseball's newly formed investigative unit tied his name to sports betting, sources with knowledge of the investigation told SI.com. More scouts could soon be named as well, those sources said.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 10:28 pm

Olympic swimmer Shanteau has testicular cancer (AP)

AP - When Eric Shanteau touched the wall second at the U.S. Olympic trials, he was overcome by the joy of reaching a lifelong goal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Jul 2008 | 10:14 pm

Spadea turns it up to advance at Newport

American Vince Spadea was at his best when he needed to be Friday, beating Austrian Alexander Peya, 7-6 (3), 7-5, to advance to the semifinals at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:38 pm

Cornet gets it done, reaches semis in Budapest

Alize Cornet of France advanced to the semifinals of the Gaz de France Budapest Grand Prix with a 6-2, 6-3 win Friday over Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:32 pm

Knicks rebuff Clippers on Randolph

The Knicks have rejected a proposal from the Clippers to trade power forward Zach Randolph, league sources told SI.com.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:26 pm

Roddick pulls out of WTT due to nagging ailment

Andy Roddick has withdrawn from a World Team Tennis match in St. Louis, citing a lingering injury.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:07 pm

Gasquet beats storm to make Mercedes semis

Second-seeded Richard Gasquet of France beat Albert Montanes of Spain 6-3, 7-6 (5) Friday at the Mercedes Cup to reach his first semifinal this year.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:38 pm

Nalbandian could miss Olympics with arm injury

David Nalbandian could miss the Beijing Olympics due a right arm injury.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:37 pm

Ferrer reaches semifinals of Sweden Open

Top-seeded David Ferrer won the first four games in the third set and beat Robin Soderling 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-1 Friday to reach the Swedish Open semifinals.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:33 pm

Francona's All-Star decision between Lee and Halladay

The sentimental favorite is Mariano Rivera. But manager Terry Francona's tough choice for All-Star Game starter comes down to just two, writes John Donovan.

Source: SI.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 4:31 pm