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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:55 pm

Former home of Sixers, Flyers to be demolished

The Wachovia Spectrum, the former home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers, will close and be demolished.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:49 pm

Colts without Manning for up to 6 weeks

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had a medical procedure Monday to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:47 pm

Guiza follows Aragones to sign for Fenerbahce

Spain striker Dani Guiza has followed former national team coach Luis Aragones to sign for Fenerbahce.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:40 pm

Celtic sign City's Samaras

Celtic have completed the signing of striker Georgios Samaras from Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:37 pm

Hamilton Delights, but Morneau Prevails in the Derby

Minnesota’s Justin Morneau won the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Yet the Rangers’ Josh Hamilton was the star of the show.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:37 pm

Asif suspended by Pakistan Board

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif has been suspended with immediate effect by the PCB after failing a drugs test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:36 pm

Stark: The House That Hamilton Built

Josh Hamilton didn't win the Home Run Derby, but his unforgettable power display made him an instant part of Yankee Stadium lore.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:32 pm

Juventus end Alonso interest

Juventus look to have ended their interest in Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, after revealing they are searching for a goalkeeper.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:31 pm

Favre: Packers should let me play elsewhere

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:22 pm

Red Sox closer calls for ball, then defers to Rivera

Jonathan Papelbon on Monday suggested, before toning down his comments, that he should pitch the ninth in Tuesday night's All-Star Game rather than Mariano Rivera.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:11 pm

Babe's sweat-stained Yankee cap sells for $328K

A baseball cap worn by New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth has been auctioned for a record $328,000 on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:08 pm

MLS player leaves Revolution to enter priesthood

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:06 pm

Contrite Favre 'clears it up' in interview with Fox

After avoiding public comment through weeks of speculation about his football future, Brett Favre is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:48 pm

BP: Hamilton's performance rescues derby

Justin Morneau won the Home Run Derby on Monday night, but Josh Hamilton saved it. Joe Sheehan says that Hamilton gave fans a night to remember.


Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:42 pm

Robinho keen to work for Scolari

With Chelsea reportedly interested in him, Real Madrid's Robinho says he is eager to work with Chelsea's Luiz Scolari.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Del Potro, Hanescu advance at Austrian Open

Juan Martin del Potro defeated Josselin Ouanna of France 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday to reach the second round of the Austrian Open.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Garcia aims for Spanish hat-trick

Sergio Garcia wants to follow Spain's success at Euro 200 and Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon heroics with victory at the Open this week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:23 pm

Some Players Hold Their Noses to Say Goodbye to Stadium

As players were beseeched to eulogize Yankee Stadium as it hosts its last All-Star Game, some were willing to discuss what they would not miss about the old ballpark.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:14 pm

Man City offer Barca £25m for Ronaldinho (AFP)

Barcelona have received a 25 million pound (32-million-euro) offer for two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho from Manchester City, the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta has said.(AFP/File/Lluis Gene)AFP - Barcelona have received a 25 million pound (32-million-euro) offer for two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho from Manchester City, the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta has said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:34 pm

India tour venues stay unchanged

India will not change the venues for the home series against England later this year despite complaints from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:25 pm

Koubek, Knapp withdraw from Olympic tennis

Austria's Stefan Koubek and Italy's Karin Knapp have withdrawn from the tennis tournaments at the Beijing Olympics because of injury.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:16 pm

Nigerian football conmen exposed

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how African footballers are being conned by Nigerian fraudsters.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:15 pm

Greece name Thanou for Olympics

Controversial sprinter Katerina Thanou is named in Greece's provisional squad for the Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:11 pm

Hamilton hits record 28 HRs, loses Home Run Derby (AP)

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton swings at the ball during the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York on Monday, July 14, 2008. Hamilton hit a record 28 home runs in the first round. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby before running out of gas and getting beaten by Minnesota's Justin Morneau in the finals Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am

9 players win final spots at poker world series

Nine players have won final table spots at the World Series of Poker main event and will compete for the title and $9.12 million in November. Dean Hamrick was eliminated in the last hand
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:52 am

Chelsea monitoring Real's Robinho

Chelsea are interested in Real Madrid's Brazil striker Robinho but will not match a reported £48m asking price.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:14 am

Harrington suffers injury scare

Ireland's Padraig Harrington is suffering from a wrist injury which could prevent him from defending his Open title this week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:13 am

Nadal star power stretches to far reaches of galaxy

LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal's dazzling career reached new heights this week when an asteroid was named after him following his epic Wimbledon victory.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:07 am

Arsenal enter race for Barry

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a last ditch bid to snatch Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. Liverpool have had several offers for Barry rejected since the end of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am

Spurs' Poyet denies United link

Tottenham assistant manager Gus Poyet has dismissed reports linking him to the vacant position at Manchester United.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am

Gas Saving Smart ForTwo Might Also Keep Kids in School

ONE Lowell, a Lowell, Massachusetts non profit, will raffle a new 2008 smart fortwo in support of its Lowell Public Schools based anti-truancy program The smart...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Reports: Porto wins arbitration hearing, gets CL berth

Portuguese media say FC Porto has won its appeal and will play in the Champions League after all.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 9:44 am

Cavendish dismisses Beijing fears

Mark Cavendish believes fatigue from competing in the Tour de France will not affect his Olympics preparations.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 9:32 am

Gunners reveal Barry interest

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Arsenal could enter the race to sign midfielder Gareth Barry.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 9:04 am

Samaras completes Celtic switch

Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras signs a three-year contract with Scottish champions Celtic.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 9:04 am

Pedrosa in doubt for US MotoGP

Spanish MotoGP title contender Dani Pedrosa could miss this weekend's United States leg of the series because of injuries he suffered in a crash at Sunday's German race. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:59 am

Tour de France rivals have mixed fortunes

Cadel Evans overcame injury and pain to take the yellow jersey on the 10th stage of the Tour de France. His main rival, Alejandro Valverde, fell apart in the race's hardest climbs so far.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:55 am

Pakistani cricketer Asif 'to go for B sample test'

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif will seek a "B sample" test after testing positive for a banned substance during play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), his lawyer said Tuesday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:47 am

Anthony Kim: A golfer going places

Anthony Kim stopped off on his way to the clubhouse, whipped out his pen to sign a few autographs, then looked back impatiently at his caddie, still loitering on the ninth green. "Let's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:40 am

Anthony Kim: A golfer going places (AP)

AP - Anthony Kim stopped off on his way to the clubhouse, whipped out his pen to sign a few autographs, then looked back impatiently at his caddie, still loitering on the ninth green.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:40 am

Flintoff must play, insists Gooch

Graham Gooch believes Andrew Flintoff should replace Paul Collingwood in the England team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jul 2008 | 8:30 am

Agent: Arshavin keen on Wenger

Andrei Arshavin's agent believes Arsenal could be an ideal destination for the Russian ace due to the influence of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:36 am

Yankee Stadium the biggest All-Star of all (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left,  talks with Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria during batting practice at the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York on Monday, July 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - The star of the All-Star game doesn't swing a bat, throw a pitch or wear a glove. It has 56,000-plus blue seats, a famous field and history. Lots of history.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:34 am

Hamilton hits record 28 HRs in Derby's first round

Fans at Yankee Stadium were chanting Josh Hamilton's name and the theme music from "Rocky" was blaring over the loudspeakers. Alas, the Texas Rangers' comeback kid had nothing left. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:14 am

Yao Ming to return to action this week: official

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Yao Ming is likely to play his first competitive game since having surgery on his foot in March at this week's Stankovic Cup pre-Beijing Olympic basketball...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:11 am

The thrill had gone out of Billy Packer's game


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sparks beat Silver Stars, 75-62


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

As Brett Favre may learn, it's not as easy as changing your shirt


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Puerto Rico-Mexico rivalry packs a real punch


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Being a backup quarterback isn't part of plan anymore


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bill Bayno gets second chance at Loyola Marymount


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Yankee Stadium has been site of many great moments


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

DeMar DeRozan is academically eligible to play for USC


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Baseball is no longer a game of shadows


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Nothing is permanent, especially sports 'retirements'


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Billy Packer out, Clark Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Being a backup quarterback isn't part of plan anymore


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

The thrill had gone out of Billy Packer's game


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Baseball is no longer a game of shadows


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sparks beat Silver Stars, 75-62


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Reluctant Tursunov opens with tennis victory over fellow Russian (AFP)

Defending champ Dmitry Tursunov, seen here, is resisting any pressure to perform after rallying from a 4-1 deficit in the second set to beat doubles partner Igor Kunitsyn 6-3, 7-5 at the Indianapolis Championships(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Defending champ Dmitry Tursunov rallied from a 4-1 deficit in the second set to beat doubles partner Igor Kunitsyn 6-3, 7-5 at the ATP Indianapolis Tennis Championships.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 6:12 am

Giants running back Bradshaw released from jail

Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw still could face a suspension from the NFL after being released from jail for a probation violation.


Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 6:03 am

TV Sports: When Midsummer Had Two Classics

From 1959 to 1962, the American and National Leagues played two All-Star Games each year. There was a simple and obvious reason: money.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 6:00 am

Watson and Links: Hardly Love at First Sight

On links courses, Tom Watson is transformed from a high-ball hitter firing at pins into a low-ball, bump-and-run player who maneuvers the ball onto the green.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:51 am

Extra Time: Beijing May Be Calling for Another Barcelona Star

First it was Lionel Messi. Then Ronaldinho. Now, perhaps, Samuel Eto’o. All three play for Barcelona, and all three hope to represent their countries at the Olympics next month in Beijing.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:45 am

N.B.A. Says Second Referee Is Not Involved

The N.B.A. has dismissed a published report that loosely implied that a second referee might have been involved in a gambling scheme.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:40 am

Packer Is Leaving CBS After 27 Seasons

Billy Packer, the occasionally controversial CBS Sports college basketball analyst, is leaving the network and will be replaced by Clark Kellogg.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:39 am

Knicks Like What They’ve Seen of Their Top Pick

Danilo Gallinari scored 14 points in his N.B.A. Summer League debut Monday, and showed that he is a work in progress.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:39 am

Similar Styles, Yet Worlds Apart in the Standings

Ichiro Suzuki and Kosuke Fukudome share a heritage, a position and a quirky left-handed hitting style. On Tuesday, they will add another thing in common when they start in the All-Star Game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:37 am

A Star in the Making Takes His Place at the Top of the Order

When Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians throws the first pitch of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, Hanley Ramírez will have arrived.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:32 am

Colts' Manning undergoes bursa sac procedure

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:14 am

Tour Favorite Takes Yellow as True Contenders Begin To Emerge

The first week of the Tour de France is like the appetizers before a four-course meal: lots of color, neat little surprises that elicit a few oohs and aahs, but nothing of real substance in the end. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

All-Stars Slug at Yankee Stadium

The All-Star Game is where baseball presents itself as it would like to be seen. In everything from its setting to the player rosters, the game expresses the collective will of fans, players, coaches,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

For Yankees & Mets, a Summer Reminiscent of 1987

It must have seemed like a pretty obvious ad campaign going into the 1987 season. The Mets had won the World Series the previous fall, and there was every reason to think they'd be good again. The Yankees...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Manning has bursa sac removed (AP)

AP - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had a medical procedure Monday to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:59 am

Morneau outlasts Hamilton for title

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:56 am

Love has 18 points, 13 boards in T'wolves debut

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:52 am

Watching from the bleachers

NEW YORK -- I am up to my knees in New York. There's Bald Vinny over there, and The Queen a couple of bodies over. Bad Mouth Larry is around here somewhere, or so I heard. Midget Mike, too. I spotted MTA Joe over there for a second.


Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:40 am

Bill Bayno gets second chance at Loyola Marymount


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:35 am

Conditions really level the field

The players handed in their scorecards and, in funereal fashion, walked toward the clubhouse after battling the blustery elements.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Brett Favre: Packers should let me play elsewhere (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 - Brett Favre finally is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released. The quarterback's first substantial comments on his latest retirement decision reversal come in an interview with Fox News on "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren."



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 3:11 am

Packer out, Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer (AP)

In this March 12, 2006, file photo, CBS announcers Billy Packer, left, and Jim Nantz laugh during a break in the action in the championship basketball game in the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Packer is out after 27 years as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS, making way for Clark Kellogg. Kellogg has done game and studio analysis for CBS for 16 years. He will partner with Nantz on his first Final Four in April. Packer did 34 consecutive Final Fours. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)AP - Billy Packer didn't sound like a man who found out his 34-year run as part of the Final Four broadcast had ended.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 3:08 am

Reports: Halos' K-Rod plans to file for free agency

Francisco Rodriguez plans to file for free agency after the season, according to multiple media reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 2:50 am

Defending champ Tursunov wins first match at Indy

Defending champion Dmitry Tursunov won his opening-round match at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships, rallying to beat Igor Kunitsyn 6-3, 7-5 on Monday night.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:48 am

Report: Donaghy made 134 calls to fellow referee (AP)

In this April 10, 2007 file photo, NBA official Tim Donaghy talks with another official during a timeout in a basketball between the Washington Wizards and New Jersey Nets in Washington, D.C. A judge delayed sentencing for the disgraced former referee to decide how much restitution he and two co-conspirators should pay the NBA for their roles in a betting scandal. Donaghy's sentencing, originally scheduled for Monday, July 14, was pushed back to July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)AP - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy made more than 100 phone calls to a fellow official at the same time he was providing information to gamblers during the 2006-07 season, Fox News reported Monday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:11 am

Report: Donaghy called ref 134 times in '06-07

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:09 am

Gimpy Davenport pulls out of Stanford event

Lindsay Davenport's troublesome right knee forced her withdrawal from the Bank of the West Classic on Monday.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 1:05 am

Isles split with Nolan over 'differences' with GM (AP)

In this Nov. 15, 2007 file photo, New York Islanders coach Ted Nolan talks with his players during a timeout late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Nolan's return to NHL coaching ended after only two years Monday, July 14, 2008 when he split with the New York Islanders over 'philosophical differences' with general manager Garth Snow. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - Ted Nolan's return to NHL coaching ended after only two years Monday when he split with the New York Islanders over "philosophical differences" with general manager Garth Snow.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:37 am

Packer out as CBS' top hoops analyst

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jul 2008 | 12:30 am

Lee, Sheets chosen as All-Star starting pitchers

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

Red Devils ready to make bid for Argentina's Aguero

Spanish website AS.com is reporting that Man United is preparing a bid for Argentina and Atletico star Sergio Aguero.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jul 2008 | 11:36 pm

Agent: Prospects 'bleak' of Bonds playing in '08

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 9:15 pm

Rain washes out play on opening day of Gastein Ladies

Heavy rain forced organizers to cancel play Monday on the opening day of the Gastein Ladies.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 14 Jul 2008 | 4:30 pm