World Sports Headlines for July 16, 2008

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Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:37 pm

A.L. 4, N.L. 3, 15 Innings: A.L. Wins in Lengthy Farewell to Stadium

It was tense, exciting and long, but the final scenes from the All-Star Game proved to be predictable.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:35 pm

Another Tour Rider Tests Positive for EPO

French police arrested a Spanish rider on the Barloworld team at the Tour de France and raided his hotel room after results of a failed drug test.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:33 pm

Cavs' first major move: Five-year deal for Gibson

The Cavaliers have signed guard Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. The signing is the Cavaliers' first major move of the offseason.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:31 pm

Evans leads Tour de France; rider tests positive (AP)

AP - Kurt-Asle Arvesen of Norway won the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, a ride largely overshadowed by the second doping bust to mar the race this year.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:27 pm

Goodbye Marbury? Knicks to sign guard Roberson

The Knicks will sign guard Anthony Roberson later Wednesday, which further indicates that Stephon Marbury is a goner.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:25 pm

'Rampage' Jackson arrested following car chase

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson was arrested Tuesday in Costa Mesa, Calif., following a short pursuit that left debris and damaged cars in its wake.

Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:11 pm

Duenas Nevado out of Tour after positive test

French police have detained Spanish cyclist Moises Duenas Nevado after he tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO during the Tour de France.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:04 pm

Cavs ink sharpshooter Gibson to five-year deal

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:02 pm

Arvesen sprints to Tour stage win

Norway's Kurt-Asle Arvesen comes out on top in a three-man sprint finish to take stage 11 of the Tour de France.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:58 pm

To shed salary, Nuggets trade Camby to Clippers

A week ago Tuesday, Elton Brand's defection to Philadelphia decimated the Los Angeles Clippers. One week later, Brand's old team has rebounded nicely.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:50 pm

Ronaldinho transfers to AC Milan in $33M deal

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:50 pm

Row rumbles over plans to legalise prostitution in South Africa during 2010 World Cup

Religious groups in South Africa condemn proposals to legalise prostitution ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:46 pm

Cavs sign Gibson to 5-year deal (AP)

AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:46 pm

Dodgers closer Saito sidelined with elbow sprain

Dodgers closer Takashi Saito will be sidelined until at least late August with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:45 pm

Ailing wrist might KO Open champion Harrington

Defending British Open champion Padraig Harrington cut short another day of practice because of a sprained right wrist, raising serious questions about whether he'll be able to tee off in the opening round Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:36 pm

Report: NFL hiring experts to look for gang signs

The NFL has hired experts to study game footage to determine whether players are displaying hand signals for street gangs as part of their on-field celebrations, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:32 pm

Flintoff 'ecstatic' at return to England Test cricket

Andrew Flintoff said Wednesday he felt "ecstatic" to be back in the England Test set-up after 18 months out of the side with injury and insisted his best years were ahead of him.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:26 pm

La Liga's 2008-09 schedule sees meaningful classico

The Spanish league announced its 2008-09 schedule Wednesday, and two-time defending champion Real Madrid's late season date with FC Barcelona is likely to be a meaningful encounter this time around.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:23 pm

Glamorgan to leave out Gillespie

Glamorgan's Jason Gillespie will not be selected for Tuesday's Twenty20 Cup quarter-final because of his ICL contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:13 pm

Injury hits Harrington's Open bid

Padraig Harrington's hopes of defending his Open title are in the balance after his practice round is severely restricted by his wrist injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:13 pm

Selig says tie not an option

NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig admitted he worried about Tuesday night's long-running All-Star Game dragging even deeper into extra innings, and the All-Star managers running out of pitchers. But Selig didn't worry that there might be a second tied All-Star game under his watch. That's because he decreed that there would be no ties.

Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:12 pm

Steelers sale would affect Heinz Field financing

An Allegheny County, Pa. official says Pittsburgh Steelers may have to reimburse taxpayers for public money used to build Heinz Field if the team is sold.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:11 pm

Arsenal's Hleb in Barcelona 'to sign transfer deal' (AFP)

AFP - Belarussian midfielder Alexander Hleb arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday for a medical checkup ahead of his expected transfer from Arsenal, the club said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:10 pm

Anti-Doping Agency Bans Track Coach

Trevor Graham received a lifetime ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday for his role in helping his athletes obtain performance-enhancing drugs.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:08 pm

D-Day looms for sprinter Chambers

Dwain Chambers will find out on Thursday whether he has won his right to run at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:06 pm

Portugal coach Queiroz aiming for winning start in WCQ

The immediate goal for new Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is to do well in the first four qualifying games for the 2010 World Cup.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:06 pm

Marshall makes Montpellier move

Ex-All Black scrum-half Justin Marshall joins Montpellier after a shock exit from the Ospreys.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:06 pm

Tour de France rider detained by police for doping

French police detained Spanish cyclist Moises Duenas Nevado on Wednesday after he tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO during the Tour de France. Police detained Duenas...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:02 pm

John Donovan: Thankfully, we had a winner

Yankee Stadium's All-Star farewell was a long goodbye. But thankfully there was no tie, says John Donovan, just the AL's latest victory, a 4-3 win in 15 innings.

Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm

Police detain doping rider during Tour

French police detained Spanish cyclist Moises Duenas Nevado on Wednesday after he tested positive for the banned performance-enhancer EPO during the Tour de France. Police detained...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:57 pm

Awkward, but Position Players Were Ready to Pitch

It was only dugout chatter. But if Scott Kazmir had had to throw any more pitches, the rookie third baseman Evan Longoria said he could have replaced him.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:46 pm

Favre says he's tempted to call Pack's bluff

Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff," but he won't do it to spite the team.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:40 pm

Hull clinch triple transfer swoop

Hull complete the signings of Peter Halmosi, George Boateng and Tony Warner.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:39 pm

Tour rider Duenas Nevado tests positive for EPO

LANNEMEZAN, France (Reuters) - The 11th stage of the Tour de France started on Wednesday from Lannemezan without Barloworld's Moises Duenas Nevado, the second Spaniard to test positive for...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:38 pm

Ronaldinho signing shows AC Milan's intentions

AC Milan is counting on a swift return to Europe's top competition, after adding Brazil superstar Ronaldinho to its roster.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Injured Harrington questionable for British Open

Defending British Open champion Padraig Harrington cut short another day of practice because of a sprained right wrist, raising serious questions about whether he'll be able to tee off in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:27 pm

Injured Harrington questionable for British Open (AP)

AP - Defending British Open champion Padraig Harrington cut short another day of practice because of a sprained right wrist, raising serious questions about whether he'll be able to tee off in the opening round Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:27 pm

Unified bid for 2016 Olympics by golfing bodies

SOUTHPORT (Reuters) - Golf's professional and amateur bodies have joined forces in a bid to reappear as an Olympic sport after an absence of more than 100 years.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:23 pm

Daly defies doctor's orders by playing at Birkdale

SOUTHPORT (Reuters) - Former champion John Daly will defy doctor's orders by playing in this week's British Open at Royal Birkdale.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:19 pm

'Where Does Curlin Go Next?'

Public Poll Asks What's Next For Horse of the Year LEXINGTON, Ky., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Curlin, 2007 Horse of the Year, is currently training in Saratoga, New York
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:10 pm

Hleb set to sign with Barca after undergoing medical

Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 12:49 pm

Crazy times now over for Masters champion Immelman

SOUTHPORT (Reuters) - Trevor Immelman said on Wednesday he had finally come to terms with a "crazy" roller-coaster period of his life during which he won the U.S. Masters and also underwent
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 12:46 pm

Lee salutes Flintoff's return to Test arena

Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has saluted England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's long-awaited return to Test action. Flintoff is due to play for England in the second Test...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 12:45 pm

Rebuilt green concerns Westwood

England's Lee Westwood says Royal Birkdale's controversial 17th green has been "messed up".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Alonso to play for Arsenal?

According to his agent, Arsenal are interested in signing Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 11:59 am

American League All-Stars win 4-3 in 15 innings (AP)

AP - Michael Young lifted a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 15th to give the AL a 4-3 triumph over the National League in baseball's All-Star Game. Justin Morneau led off the winning rally with a single before beating Corey Hart's throw to the plate to conclude the longest All-Star game ever.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 11:45 am

Australia trio back to face Boks

Nathan Sharpe, Lote Tuqiri and Wycliff Palu all return after injury for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 11:17 am

Kapo completes transfer to Wigan

Wigan sign Olivier Kapo after agreeing a £3.5m fee with Birmingham City.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jul 2008 | 11:14 am

Injured Dodgers closer Saito out at least 6 weeks (AP)

AP - Dodgers closer Takashi Saito will be sidelined until at least late August with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 10:50 am

Scolari keen to keep Sheva

Luiz Felipe Scolari is keen to keep Andriy Shevchenko despite his limited number of starts for Chelsea last season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 10:28 am

Silva set to close Panathanaikos deal

Gilberto Silva is about to become the highest-paid player in Greek football, as Panathanaikos stand on the verge of closing a deal to sign the Gunners midfielder for three years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 10:08 am

Villa end Barry exile

Unsettled Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry will return to training with the rest of the squad on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 9:35 am

Week in Pictures, July 16

Check out the most compelling images and sporting legends from around the sporting world.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jul 2008 | 9:13 am

Wagner Adds Another Blemish to Season

In All-Star Games, nothing goes as planned for Billy Wagner, and it did not again on Tuesday night.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 8:44 am

Sports of The Times: Randolph Returns to Place He Never Left

In a game whose attraction is its national reach, Willie Randolph’s presence at Yankee Stadium provided local intrigue for an evening filled with history and emotion.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 8:23 am

Red Foley Dies at 79; Scorer in 10 World Series

Mr. Foley was an official scorer in Major League Baseball for almost four decades, working in more World Series, 10, than any other scorer in modern history.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:44 am

Kings, Terry Murray deal almost sealed

The former Flyers coach appears to be in final negotiations for the Kings' head coaching spot. GM Lombardi says 'no agreement is in place.'

So, another Murray is on the way to Southern California and the NHL. Not Andy Murray, who was the Kings' coach for seven seasons, including the 2004-05 lockout year. Or Bryan Murray, who was the longtime general manager of the Ducks and coached them for a season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Twenty-three items about Anthony Kim

Some stories behind the 23-year-old golf prodigy, who is one of the favorites at the British Open.

Twenty-three things about 23-year-old Anthony Kim, the surging golfer and amusing gabber playing his first British Open with two PGA Tour wins already:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Offense has become a priority behind the plate

Four of the first 16 players selected in the draft last month were strong-hitting catchers, underlining a recent trend emphasizing offense at that position.

Brett Lawrie, at 6 feet tall, can dunk a basketball.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sacrifice fly gives relief to AL in 15th

After Papelbon is jeered and Rivera cheered, Young gives American League another win, 4-3.

NEW YORK -- Nothing like a disgraceful bit of provincialism to ruin a grand evening.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Jill Kintner ramps up her BMX career again

The 26-year-old from Seattle overcame serious knee injuries to earn the lone U.S. spot for the Olympic debut of BMX bike racing, a discipline she'd given up six years earlier.

CHULA VISTA -- She went down her first bike ramp when she was 2 and entered her first race when she was 8.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

No plans for nets for shattered bats

Commissioner says protective nets wouldn't resolve 'root cause' of problem. Commissioner Bud Selig said Tuesday...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Concerned about gang signs, NFL reviews tapes

The league, concerned that some players might be celebrating by using the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to study game tapes.

Hand signals captured on videotape are once again being scrutinized around the NFL. Only this time, it's not the New England Patriots studying them for a competitive advantage, but league officials in search of a more sinister message.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Clippers fill their tallest order and get Marcus Camby

A week after losing Brand, they obtain the 6-11 shot-blocking specialist from Denver.

It's the biggest rebound of the year for the Clippers. And, arguably, the most dramatic in their tortured history.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Clippers add Camby to front line

They give up a conditional second-round draft pick for the defensive specialist in a trade with Denver. The Clippers...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Jill Kintner ramps up her BMX career again

The 26-year-old from Seattle overcame serious knee injuries to earn the lone U.S. spot for the Olympic debut of BMX bike racing, a discipline she'd given up six years earlier. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

UFC's Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is arrested

The recently defeated Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight champion is arrested by Costa Mesa police Tuesday after allegedly being involved in a series of collisions while wildly driving a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Concerned about gang signs, NFL reviews tapes

The league, concerned that some players might be celebrating by using the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to study game tapes. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Twenty-three items about Anthony Kim

Some stories behind the 23-year-old golf prodigy, who is one of the favorites at the British Open. Twenty-three...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Sacrifice fly gives relief to AL in 15th

After Papelbon is jeered and Rivera cheered, Young gives American League another win, 4-3. NEW YORK -- Nothing...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

New day dawning for Mike Day

His one-sided victory in June's U.S. Olympic trials earned him a berth in the inaugural BMX competition at the Beijing Games. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Some natural anthems for national pastimes

'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' isn't the only tune that fires up the fans. For years, broadcaster Harry Caray...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

New day dawning for Mike Day in Olympic BMX competition

His one-sided victory in June's U.S. Olympic trials earned him a berth in the inaugural event at the Beijing Games.

CHULA VISTA -- The turning point for Mike Day came about five years ago, just as he was making the transition from teenager to adult.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Kings, Terry Murray deal almost sealed

The former Flyers coach appears to be in final negotiations for the Kings' head coaching spot. GM Lombardi says 'no agreement is in place.' ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

All Star Notebook: Selig Says Instant Replay Is a Possibility for This Season’s Playoffs

If Major League Baseball adopted instant replay, it would be used on fair and foul calls and for plays that happen over or near the outfield fence.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 6:29 am

TV Sports: No Doubting the Star of the Show

It was a smart idea to have a ceremony where this year’s All Stars were joined by Hall of Famers at the positions that made them famous, but it would have been better to mic them.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 6:28 am

Blazing a Trail From a Reservation Into Ownership

Curt Styres is believed to be the first individual American Indian — known in Canada as First Nations people — to own a major professional sports franchise.

Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 6:21 am

Drew named MVP in All-Star debut

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 6:12 am

Report: Radomski gives feds evidence on Clemens (AP)

AP - Convicted steroid distributor Kirk Radomski handed over shipping receipts to federal investigators for a package of human growth hormone that he claims he sent to Roger Clemens' home in Texas in 2002 or 2003, The Daily News reported late Tuesday night on its Web site.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

Clips acquire Camby from Nuggets

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 5:29 am

Swiss Schnyder advances at Stanford tennis (AFP)

AFP - WTA Tour veteran Patty Schnyder breezed past American wild card Amber Liu 6-1, 6-1, in a first-round match at the Bank of the West Classic.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 5:27 am

Schnyder rolls into second round at Stanford

Switzerland's Patty Schnyder had an easy time with former two-time NCAA champion Amber Liu, winning 6-1, 6-1 in her opening-round match at the Bank of the West Classic on Tuesday night.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 4:57 am

Takashi Saito is out at least six weeks

Closer has a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

With leading hitter Rafael Furcal and opening day starter Brad Penny already on the disabled list, the Dodgers learned Tuesday that they will be without closer Takashi Saito until at least late August.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jul 2008 | 4:49 am

Blake struggles early in winning opener at Indy

American James Blake looked rusty before he rallied to beat unheralded Israeli Dudi Sela 7-6 (2), 6-2 on Tuesday in a first-round match at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:33 am

Favre tempted to call Packers' bluff, go to camp

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 3:13 am

Favre tempted to hit camp to call Packers' 'bluff' (AP)

AP - Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jul 2008 | 2:51 am

Selig: MLB looking at instant replay 'intensely'

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jul 2008 | 1:03 am

No deal between Titans, All Pro DT Haynesworth (AP)

AP - All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't have the security of the long-term contract with the guaranteed money he wanted. What he does have is a one-year deal paying him $7.25 million and a season to make his case that he deserves what he's asking.