World Sports Headlines for July 14, 2008

Ronaldo out for three months

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out of action for at least three months, according to the Portugal team physiotherapist.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 2:14 pm

The Climb: Blogging Stage 10 of the Tour de France

Rob Mackey, who rode the mountain stage from Pau to Hautacam last week, will comment while the pros tackle stage 10 of the Tour de France.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 2:13 pm

Radcliffe faces race against time

Britain's Paula Radcliffe says she faces a 'race against time' to be fit for the Olympics in August.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 2:03 pm

Phone Call From China Transformed ’84 Games

As the world prepares for the Summer Games in Beijing, China’s defiance of a Soviet-led boycott is all but forgotten.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:43 pm

Monday's gossip column

Ronaldinho set for AC Milan, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:42 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:38 pm

Burrell's late homer helps Phillies dump D-backs

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Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Report: CBS, Packer to part ways after 28 years

CBS analyst Billy Packer's streak of Final Fours is over after 34 years, The Miami Herald reported Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:31 pm

Stoke agree fee for keeper Carson

Stoke City agree a fee of around £4m with Liverpool for their England goalkeeper Scott Carson, BBC Radio Stoke understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:28 pm

Moyes confirms new contract talks

Everton manager David Moyes reveals he has started discussions with chairman Bill Kenwright over a new long-term contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:10 pm

Beckenbauer sure South Africa will host 2010 WC

Franz Beckenbauer is sure South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup and knows nothing about FIFA contingency plans.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:57 pm

Mosley session 'not hanky-spanky'

Motorsport boss Max Mosley is trying to portray that what a newspaper called a "sick Nazi orgy" was "nothing more than hanky-spanky", a court hears.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm

Barcelona confirm City offer for Ronaldinho (AFP)

AFP - Barcelona has received a 32 million euros (51 million dollar) offer for two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho from English Premiership side Manchester City, the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta said on Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:48 pm

Dodgers officially say goodbye to Dodgertown

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their departure from Vero Beach official, terminating their facility use agreement.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:47 pm

Harrington learns Open schedule

Defending champion Padraig Harrington is drawn with Justin Leonard and Retief Goosen for the first two rounds of the Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:46 pm

Pakistan's Asif fails drugs test

Mohammad Asif tests positive for a banned substance during an Indian Premier League game, organisers claim.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:39 pm

Iran says to play tournament in U.S.

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's basketball team have departed for a tournament in the United States, an official said on Monday, for a rare sporting encounter between the arch-foes.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:19 pm

Evans braced for tough time in stage 10

Cadel Evans started Monday's 10th stage of the Tour de France, which has the two biggest climbs in the Pyrenees, covered in cuts and bruises after falling the previous day. Kim Kirchen...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:11 pm

Southeast Retailers Add END Footwear

Athletes demanding high-performance, eco-friendly footwear PORTLAND, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- END Footwear, a new company focused on designing high performance...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Tang Partners with Major League Soccer and Actor Adrian Alonso to Provide Young Latinos with the Ultimate Summer Experience

Tang offers seven new flavors to Latina mothers and families TARRYTOWN, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Tang announces a partnership with Major League...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

The New York Dragons Welcome Timothy M. Kelly as Chief Operating Officer

Former Titans executive brings wealth of experience NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Dragons announced today that a new Chief Operating Officer, Tim...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Lee, Sheets to start Midsummer Classic

The stars appear to be aligning for the Indians' Cliff Lee and Ben Sheets of the Brewers to start Tuesday's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:57 am

Peter King: What's next for Favre, Packers

There's no right call as the Packers ponder what to do with Brett Favre.

Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:56 am

Matsuzaka helps Red Sox move back into 1st place (AP)

AP - Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox are back on top in the AL East, just as they were at last year's All-Star break. They're hoping this season ends the same way.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:44 am

Matsuzaka helps Red Sox move back into 1st place

Matsuzaka pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox reclaimed the division lead, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Sunday. The Red Sox moved a half-game ahead of Tampa Bay and took
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:44 am

Live - Tour de France stage 10

The 10th stage of the Tour de France sees the riders face a fearsome 156km trek from Pau to Hautacam.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:42 am

Pakistani bowler Asif named as IPL's drug cheat

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif tested positive for a banned substance during random testing at the Indian Premier League, the IPL announced on Monday. "The Indian Premier
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am

GB athletes to learn Olympic fate

Great Britain selectors are due to announce the majority of their athletics squad on Monday afternoon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am

Brutal climbs to summit await Tour de France

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Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:11 am

England unhappy with India venues

England express their disappointment at the proposed itinerary for the tour of India.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am

Favorite Takes a Tumble as Biggest Climbs Await

Riccardo Ricco won his second mountaintop victory of the Tour de France the same day race favorite Cadel Evans had a fearsome fall. Monday, Bastille Day, riders will climb "beyond category."

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 10:52 am

Pizarro to leave Chelsea for PSG?

Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro could be set for a move to Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 10:40 am

Rugby lock Auradou returns to Stade

Former France lock David Auradou returned to his old club Stade Francais on Monday on a one year contract from city rivals Racing-Metro. The 34-year-old - who played for...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 10:08 am

Eto'o thinks Euro clubs should increase media access

Samuel Eto'o thinks European soccer teams would benefit by increasing player availability to the media.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am

Sabathia homers for Brewers in 3-2 win over Reds

Sabathia homered in his second start for Milwaukee, a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Pinch-hitter Craig Counsell hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth to help...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 9:26 am

Matsuzaka helps Red Sox move back into first place

Toffees to hijack Gilberto?

Everton manager David Moyes is reportedly planning to intercept Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva's move to Panathinaikos.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 8:46 am

Agger to fight for his Reds place

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is excited about fighting for his place in the squad after almost a full season out with injury.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 8:36 am

Puebla beats Atletico Madrid in a friendly

Alvaro Gonzalez's goal in the beginning of the match was all that Puebla needed to beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Sunday in the first of a four-game tour around Mexico.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:15 am

Dube scores game-winner for Revolution

The New England Revolution defeated Santos Laguna 1-0 in their Group B SuperLiga match on Sunday night.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:11 am

Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Paul Rodriguez win in Maloof Money Cup

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. water polo coach puts value in values

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bill Buckner's error doesn't sting as much these days

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Josh Hamilton, Milton Bradley: Rangers in a strange land

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels save their best for last

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Takashi Saito to have right elbow examined Monday

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

As Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo cases loom, NCAA answers critics

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Chad Billingsley continues impressive run by Dodgers pitchers

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Celebration by Angels' Francisco Rodriguez leaves A's cold

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Chivas USA loses SuperLiga opener to Pachuca, 2-1

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Austin Murphy: John Carlos, Where Is He Now?

Forty years after the Mexico City Olympics, John Carlos has gone from pariah to hero -- but not without paying a high cost, writes SI.com's Austin Murphy.

Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:59 am

Mets 7, Rockies 0: Winning Swagger That Starts on the Mound

Mike Pelfrey worked eight confident innings and achieved the Mets’ fourth shutout in six games, and the bullpen’s scoreless-innings streak reached 19 1/3.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:50 am

Sports of The Times: Fired Once, Manuel Is Getting It Right

Manager Jerry Manuel joked that Mets who stepped in for injured players have played so well that incumbents may be hard pressed to get their jobs back.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:44 am

Blue Jays 4, Yankees 1: Yankees End Road Trip on Sour Note

A. J. Burnett humbled the Yankees, allowing six hits over eight and a third innings and needing just 98 pitches to do it.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

Prospects Are Mindful of Olympics’ Approach

USA Baseball officials have been somewhat hamstrung by major league teams’ recent call-ups of candidates and their reluctance to let their top prospects play in Beijing.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:43 am

TV Sports: A Great Teammate to the End

Bobby Murcer created three intertwined sets of memories of himself as a gracious player, a beloved broadcaster, and a cancer patient who said illness enriched his life.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am

Young Stars Have Seen Players Swindled

The F.B.I. is investigating whether some major league club officials paid some players small fractions of the bonuses they reported and kept most of the difference.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am

Clem McSpadden, 82, Voice of Pro Rodeo, Dies

Mr. McSpadden was known as the voice of professional rodeo, his Oklahoma intonations a familiar presence through six decades.

Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:40 am

Morneau rounds out HR Derby field

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau was named as the eighth and final competitor for the derby Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:08 am

Red Sox's Lin leads World team to Futures win

Red Sox minor leaguer Che-Hsuan Lin hit a two-run homer and nine World team pitchers combined on a three-hitter Sunday for a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Futures Game.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 6:03 am

Heyman: Best and worst of MLB's first half

The league MVP races are almost too close to call at the break, writes SI.com's Jon Heyman, who recognizes the best and worst of baseball's crazy first half.

Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:53 am

Bolt runs fastest 200 this year; Atkins wins 100

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:50 am

Surging Perry wins John Deere Classic in playoff

Kenny Perry beat Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff to win the John Deere Classic and escape with his third victory in five starts after bogeying the 18th hole.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:10 am

Pelfrey, Mets blank Rockies for ninth straight win

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Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:02 am

One Match Dispels Myth That Tennis Is Dying

Every year at Wimbledon, I stay with old friends, an American couple who live and work in London. They have attended Wimbledon several times and have enjoyed it, but they are not, by any means, tennis...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Baseball Takes a Glance Into Future

Yesterday, on a perfect afternoon for baseball, under a cloudless sky and with a light breeze blowing from right field to left, Yankee Stadium was the ideal park in which to introduce 50 of the best prospects...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Which Restricted Free Agents May Move?

The first full week of the offseason has come and gone and left tremors, especially in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Clippers gained guard Baron Davis and lost forward Elton Brand, who...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Dodgers' Takashi Saito to have right elbow examined Monday

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 4:25 am

Short rest works for Burnett

A.J. Burnett came within two outs of a shutout, Marco Scutaro hit a three-run home run, and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees, 4-1, yesterday in Toronto.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

From long shot to contender

BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France - Riccardo Ricco calls the mountains "my turf," and he knows how to protect it.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Perry works overtime for another win

Kenny Perry beat a pair of unheralded players with New England connections - Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson - in a playoff to win the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., and escape with his third victory...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Beltran, Delgado power Mets to 9th straight win (AP)

AP - Carlos Beltran hit a three-run homer, Mike Pelfrey provided the latest dominant pitching performance and the New York Mets held down the Colorado Rockies 7-0 Sunday night to take a nine-game winning streak into the All-Star break.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jul 2008 | 3:50 am

Morneau joins Derby field

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 3:49 am

Arenas signs six-year, $111 million deal with Wiz

Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, securing the return of a franchise player who is accepting less money than he was offered.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 3:36 am

Wizards re-sign All-Star guard Arenas (Reuters)

Reuters - The Washington Wizards have re-signed three-times All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, the team said on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:56 am

Arenas finalizes $111 million deal with Wizards

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 1:09 am

Pro-Favre fans rally at Lambeau for QB's return

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 12:11 am

Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate Favre (AP)

AP - Brett Favre's fans came to his defense Sunday, rallying outside Lambeau Field to pressure the Green Bay Packers to reinstate him as the starting quarterback. The crowd of more than 100 chanted "We want Brett," and carried signs reading, "Favre for President" or "Favre Forever." Many in the parking lot wore No. 4 jerseys, tossed footballs and grilled.