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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 10:57 am

Live: Tour de France

Stage 9 of Le Tour takes the riders into the mountains for the first time.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 10:03 am

Ruling will go my way - Chambers

Dwain Chambers is confident he will win his High Court battle to run at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:59 am

Busch passes Johnson late to take Chicagoland race (AP)

Kyle Busch celebrates with his team after winning the  NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock.com 400 auto race Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap Saturday night to win his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:47 am

Live - England v South Africa

South Africa make a steady start on day four of the first Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:43 am

Houston Dynamo 4-0 Atlante

SuperLiga: Houston used a huge first half to beat Atlante 4-0 in heated Pool A play as Superliga opened Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:31 am

Major League Soccer Roundup, July 12

MLS Roundup: Real Salt Lake topped Columbus on Saturday to take over first place in the Western Conference.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

Stoner out to shine at German MotoGP

Casey Stoner is looking to Sunday's German Grand Prix to record a hat-trick of MotoGP wins this season and put his world championship title defence firmly back on track. The...
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Kirchen's Tour lead to face first Pyrenean test

Luxemburger Kim Kirchen could learn the full extent of his abilities, and his team's commitment to his cause in the first real climbers' stage of this year's Tour de France on Sunday.
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Klitschko knocks out Thompson to keep boxing world titles

Ukraine's Vladimir Klitschko knocked out America's Tony Thompson in the 11th round to retain his WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles. Klitschko, who has held the IBF belt...
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Busch passes Johnson late to take Chicagoland race

Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap Saturday night to win his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season. Johnson had gone by Busch with 17...
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Ex-Yanks star, broadcaster Bobby Murcer dies at 62 (AP)

In this May 1, 2007 file photo, New York Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer poses before a baseball game between the Yankees and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Murcer, a former major league outfielder who played for the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs and spent 23 years in the Yankees' broadcast booth, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at a hospital in his hometown of Oklahoma City following a 19-month battle with brain cancer. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)AP - Bobby Murcer succeeded Mickey Mantle, played in pinstripes with Don Mattingly and watched proudly from the broadcast booth when the New York Yankees returned to power.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:59 am

Du Plessis hit by three-week ban

South Africa's Bismarck du Plessis is given a three-week ban after being found guilty of careless conduct in the Tri-Nations win over New Zealand.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:30 am

Chang inducted into Hall of Fame in Rhode Island

Michael Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday and reflected on his experiences as a Chinese-American athlete.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:24 am

Sunday's gossip column

Latest: Lampard will sign Inter contract on 1 January, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:23 am

Scottish Open leaderboard

Final round leaderboard from the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

South African rugby player handed three-week suspension

Springboks hooker Bismarck du Plessis was suspended for three weeks Sunday for "very serious" contact around the eye area of All Black Adam Thomson in the second Tri-Nations rugby test.
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D'Orazio's 8 TDs pave Philly's path to ArenaBowl

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:04 am

Drumroll, please

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:02 am

Pack won't release Favre, unsure of his future role

The Green Bay Packers' general manager and coach say they don't plan to grant Brett Favre's request for his release.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Santana's stuff happens to A's


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson lead Storm


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Without Tiger Woods, it's wide Open


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Packers don't plan to grant Brett Favre's request for release


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dara Torres defends herself


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Summer basketball is no vacation for prep stars


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Angels need to close deal with Francisco Rodriguez


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Santana's stuff happens to A's


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Dodgers lose game and possibly closer Takashi Saito


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It's another NASCAR victory for Kyle Busch


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'Nightline' was Al Campanis' nightmare


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Role of recruiting's intermediaries gets slippery


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He's someone to contend with


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Dodgers lose game and possibly closer Takashi Saito


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Torres defends herself


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Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson lead Storm


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Role of recruiting's intermediaries gets slippery


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Harden sharp as Cubs clip Giants in 11 with single

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:32 am

Sports of The Times: In New York All-Star Feats, High-Five for Hubbell

It remains the most stunning sequence in All-Star Game history: Carl Hubbell’s consecutive strikeouts of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in 1934.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

Cheering Section: A Mother Steps Up to the Plate

In an effort to understand my son’s passion for baseball, fueled by his father’s enthusiasm, I decided to educate myself.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:27 am

Ladany, an Ultimate Survivor, Recalls Painful Memories

Israeli race walker Shaul Ladany managed to escape the wrath of terrorists during the attack in the Munich Olympic village and also spent months in a Nazi concentration camp.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:26 am

Pushing Forward, and Now Pulling in Attention

Eric Shanteau has drawn much of the spotlight away from his more recognizable teammates, including Dara Torres and Michael Phelps.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:25 am

In First Test on Grass, Curlin Finishes 2nd

Curlin, an established dirt horse, finished second in a grass race, two lengths behind last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf champion, Red Rocks.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:23 am

Having a ‘Dream Season,’ Kyle Busch Wins Again

Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap Saturday night to claim his seventh Nascar Sprint Cup series victory of the season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:22 am

Roundup: Perry’s Birdie at 18 Puts Him in Three-Way Tie for Lead

Kenny Perry moved into a three-way tie for the lead through at the John Deere Classic, and Paula Creamer still held a four-stroke lead at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:20 am

British Open: A British Open Course Not Considered Royalty

While Royal Birkdale may lack ancient roots and drop-dead beauty of its more glamorous cousins, history is writ large on this linksland.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:20 am

Soccer Roundup: Goalkeeper May Head to England

Brad Guzan of Chivas USA is close to becoming the fourth American goalkeeper in the English Premier League after M.L.S. and Aston Villa agreed to a transfer fee Saturday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:19 am

Mind and Body Lighter, a Knick Is Optimistic

The optimism of the Knicks is drawing the veterans to the summer league, where Mike D’Antoni hopes to meet with everyone over the next week.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jul 2008 | 6:15 am

Uggla's RBI double helps Marlins win in 11 (AP)

Florida Marlins center fielder Cody Ross can't get a glove on a solo homer by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - Dan Uggla doubled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, Jorge Cantu homered and the Florida Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Saturday night.



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Dodgers lose third straight to Marlins


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Marlins 5, Dodgers 3, 11 innings


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Uggla's RBI double helps Marlins win in 11

Dan Uggla doubled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, Jorge Cantu homered and the Florida Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Saturday night. Josh Willingham led off the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jul 2008 | 5:40 am

Busch continues hot streak in NASCAR

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kyle Busch retook the lead with less than two laps remaining to win his seventh Sprint Cup race of the season at the Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jul 2008 | 5:21 am

With late pass, Busch completes Chicago sweep

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 5:10 am

Braves extend Maddux's winless skid to 12 games

Jeff Francoeur had a tiebreaking broken bat single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning to help the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 Saturday night and extend Greg Maddux's
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Parker, Leslie have off games in Sparks loss


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Braves 4, Padres 1


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Harden whiffs 10 in debut, Cubs beat Giants in 11 (AP)

Chicago Cubs' pitcher Rich Harden delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Saturday, July 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)AP - Rich Harden struck out 10 in an impressive debut for the Chicago Cubs, who blew a five-run lead in the ninth inning before beating the San Francisco Giants 8-7 Saturday on Reed Johnson's single in the 11th.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:37 am

Klitschko keeps heavyweight belts with knockout

Wladimir Klitschko retained his IBF and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday with an 11th round knockout against American challenger Tony Thompson.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:33 am

Yankees' ex-star, broadcaster Murcer dies at 62

Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer died from cancer Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:32 am

Twenty years later, Abbott still inspires

Twenty years later, the legend of Jim Abbott endures. In fact, he still inspires athletes who are trying to overcome their disabilities, writes SI.com's Lee Jenkins.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:20 am

Yankees All-Star, announcer Murcer dead at 62

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:18 am

Klitschko retains heavyweight titles with late KO

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 4:17 am

Kyle Busch wins seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season


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Youkilis' career-high 6 RBIs lead Red Sox's rout

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 3:18 am

Nats' signing of Gonzalez focus of FBI

Although the FBI and Major League Baseball's investigation into whether Washington Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden and associates, including Nationals special assistant Jose Rijo, skimmed money from bonuses to Latin American prospects is still in its early stages, the team's signing of shortstop Esmailyn Gonzalez in 2006 is a focus of the probe, according to sources close to the investigation.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 2:16 am

A-Rod passes Mantle on career HR list; Yanks win

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 1:34 am

Packers have no plans to release Favre

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 1:28 am

Kaka backs Ronaldo to be crowned world's best (AFP)

Brazilian superstar Kaka believes controversial Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo (seen here in May) will succeed him as the world's best player.(AFP/File/Franck Fife)AFP - Brazilian superstar Kaka believes controversial Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo will succeed him as the world's best player.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 1:07 am

Medina Garrigues, top seed Pennetta lose in Palermo

Four-time champion Anabel Medina Garrigues and top-seeded Flavia Pennetta were ousted in straight sets in the semifinals of the Palermo International on Saturday.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:27 am

Packers GM, coach deny Favre's request for release (AP)

In this Dec. 21, 2006 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre waves to spectators as he leaves the field following the Packers' 9-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis.   The Green Bay Packers' general manager and coach don't plan to grant Brett Favre's request for his release. If he does rejoin the team, they told The Associated Press, it won't be as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, file)AP - The Packers aren't about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he's now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there's no guarantee he'll be the Packers' starting quarterback if he does.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:12 am

Perry sets up 3-way tie at John Deere Classic (AP)

Brad Adamonis acknowledges the crowd at the John Deere Classic golf tournament on the 18th hole of TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Adamonis is tied for the lead at 15-under par. (AP Photo/The Dispatch, Nick Loomis)  QUAD CITY TIMES OUTAP - Kenny Perry finished with a flourish to move into a three-way tie for the lead through three rounds at the John Deere Classic on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Yankees interested in signing Sexson

The Yankees are seriously considering signing just-released first baseman Richie Sexson.


Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:54 pm

Mets get stellar pitching in 3-0 win over Rockies (AP)

New York Mets' Jose Reyes is greeted by third base coach Luis Aguayo as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Jose Reyes homered and the resilient New York bullpen shut down the Colorado Rockies after Pedro Martinez left with a sore shoulder, combining on a one-hitter in the Mets' 3-0 victory on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:50 pm

Amritraj advances, will try to end 10-year India title drought (AFP)

Indian tennis player Prakash Amritraj, seen here in April 2008 and who is trying to end a 10-year ATP singles title drought for India, upset Canada's Frank Dancevic 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 here Saturday to reach the Hall of Fame Championship final.(AFP/File/Manan Vatsyayana)AFP - Prakash Amritraj, trying to end a 10-year ATP singles title drought for India, upset Canada's Frank Dancevic 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 here Saturday to reach the Hall of Fame Championship final.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:49 pm

Ferguson mum on Ronaldo's Man United future

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson refused Saturday to discuss the future of winger Cristiano Ronaldo. For over a month Ronaldo has been openly talking about his desire to join Real Madrid, despite Ferguson vowing not to sell the Portuguese star. Ronaldo, who contributed 42 goals last season as the Red Devils won English and European titles, backed FIFA president Sepp Blatter's claim earlier this week that footballers are often bound to teams in a form of "modern slavery.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:13 pm

Klitschko unconvincing in victory

Wladimir Klitschko defends his WBO and IBF heavyweight titles with a comfortable win over American Tony Thompson.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:08 pm

Santoro back in final to defend Newport title

Fabrice Santoro put away Vince Spadea of the United States 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Saturday and will defend his title in the final of the Hall of Fame Championships.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 9:44 pm

Chang inducted into Hall of Fame at Newport

Michael Chang finds it appropriate he's receiving his sport's highest honor as China awaits the Olympics.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:39 pm

Bucky Dent

Bucky Dent is never far from his signature moment when he is teaching baseball. Ben Reiter catches up with the former Yankee at his youth baseball school.


Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 8:12 pm

Catalans 32-26 Harlequins RL

Catalans Dragons hold off a stirring second-half fightback by Quins to secure a memorable victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:42 pm

Local favorite Wawrinka loses in Swiss semis

Top-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka lost to Victor Hanescu 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 Saturday in a Swiss Open semifinal.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:38 pm

Cornet beats heat, advances to Budapest final

Alize Cornet of France defeated Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1, 6-1 in 100-degree temperatures at the Budapest Grand Prix on Saturday to gain Sunday's final against Andreja Klepac of Slovenia.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 7:07 pm

Man Utd in no rush over new coach

Sir Alex Ferguson says Man Utd will take their time before choosing a replacement for assistant coach Carlos Queiroz.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:31 pm

England reign despite Prince ton

South Africa close at 13-0 in their follow-on, 333 behind England after three days of the first Test at Lord's.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:14 pm

Del Potro wins in Stuttgart, to play for first title

Juan Martin del Potro defeated eighth-seeded Argentine compatriot Eduardo Schwank 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday's semifinals of the Mercedes Cup and will play his first career final against Richard Gasquet of France.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:51 pm

Cavendish sprints to second Tour stage victory

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:43 pm

Berdych gets payback, makes final in Sweden

Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic reached his second Swedish Open final in three years Saturday, rallying past second-seeded Fernando Verdasco of Spain 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Berdych lost to Verdasco in the third round at Wimbledon.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 4:42 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 | 4:22 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

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

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