World Sports Headlines for July 17, 2008

With Wind and Rain, It’s Great for Golf

Rain and winds off the Irish Sea will be a big challenge for golfers at the British Open, and a welcome sight for the very large and enthusiastic galleries.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 2:12 pm

Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Woods Still Casts a Shadow

Even in absentia, Tiger Woods, who for the first time in nearly 12 years will miss a major championship, remains the talk of the British Open.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 2:11 pm

Tour de France Team Out After Rider Tests Positive

The Saunier-Duval team withdrew after Riccardo Ricco, the winner of two stages, tested positive for EPO.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 2:10 pm

Despite sore wrist, Harrington holding up well (AP)

AP - Forget the leaderboard. The whipping wind and soaking rain were getting the best of everyone at Royal Birkdale.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 2:03 pm

Fletcher calm about OT exit rumors

Scotland international Darren Fletcher is refusing to get flustered about his future at Manchester United, saying he only listens to manager Sir Alex Ferguson when it comes to transfer talks.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:57 pm

Team withdraws after 3rd Tour rider tests positive (AP)

AP - The Tour de France was thrown into chaos again Thursday after Italian rider Riccardo Ricco became the third rider to test positive for the performance enhancer EPO.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:57 pm

Agent: Barca want Robinho

Brazilian playmaker Robinho, supposedly set to stay at Real Madrid, is being targeted by Spanish rivals Barcelona, according to his agent.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:53 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:44 pm

Yao returns to action in Games tune-up for China

Yao Ming gave China's Olympic basketball hopes a boost when he returned to action on Thursday for the first time since his March foot operation.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:25 pm

Cahill will miss start of season

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill will miss the start of the new Premier League season as he continues his comeback from a broken metatarsal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:24 pm

Stoke withdraw from Carson chase

Stoke abandon their pursuit of England goalkeeper Scott Carson, but other Premier League clubs are still in the running for the Liverpool player.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:17 pm

Yao Ming returns to action for China (AP)

AP - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming played in his first game in almost six months Thursday, joining China's national team in an Olympics warmup against Serbia.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:15 pm

Yao Ming returns to action for China

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming played in his first game in almost six months Thursday, joining China's national team in an Olympics warmup against Serbia. Entering to huge applause from
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:15 pm

Ricco busted for EPO, his team pulls out of Tour

The Saunier-Duval team has withdrawn from the Tour de France after Italian rider Riccardo Ricco tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:13 pm

Live text - Open day one

South Africa's Retief Goosen has a share of the clubhouse lead at the Open, with scoring difficult amid wind and rain at Royal Birkdale.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Former Flyers coach Murray to reign over Kings

Terry Murray has been hired as the new coach of the Los Angeles Kings.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:47 pm

Team withdraws after 3rd rider tests positive

The Saunier-Duval team withdrew from the Tour de France and suspended all of its activities Thursday after rider Riccardo Ricco tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO. Ricco, a
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:38 pm

New York 'Littles' Inspired and Encouraged by Once-in-a-Lifetime Big League Experience

NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Four New York teens received the chance of a lifetime this week, thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters corporate partner Holiday Inn, the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:30 pm

Italian Ricco tests positive for EPO

LAVELANET, France (Reuters) - The Tour de France was plunged into crisis again after it was revealed on Thursday that Italian rider Riccardo Ricco had tested positive for the banned...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:29 pm

Vettel to join Webber at Red Bull

German Sebastian Vettel is to partner Mark Webber at Red Bull Racing in 2009.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:25 pm

NBA big guns give Germany the edge (Reuters)

Reuters - Dirk Nowitzki is arguably Europe's most successful basketball export but it could be Germany's newest recruit Chris Kaman who gives them the edge in the quarter-finals of the Olympic qualifiers in Athens on Friday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:14 pm

Bradford capture legend Menzies

Bradford Bulls sign Australian legend Steve Menzies on a one-year deal for next season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:09 pm

Favre won't petition for reinstatement immediately

If Brett Favre really is going to force a showdown with the Packers, it won't happen right away, his agent said.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:07 pm

AC Milan set to unveil Ronaldinho

AC Milan will introduce new signing Ronaldinho to their fans and the media at 1930 BST at the San Siro stadium.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:03 pm

Beijing Attractions Keep Tourists Excited Long After Summer Games End

China's Magnificent Architectural Achievements and Massive, Aesthetically Pleasing Gardens Expected to Move Tourists After Summer Games TORRANCE, Calif., July 17...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Sneijder hesitant about Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Wesley Sneijder is less keen than most about the potential signing of Red Devils star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:45 am

Saunier-Duval team withdraws from Tour

The Saunier-Duval team has withdrawn from the Tour de France after Italian rider Riccardo Ricco tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO. Pierre Bordry, the head of the French...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:41 am

Ricco tests positive for EPO at Tour de France

Italian rider Riccardo Ricco has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO during the Tour de France. He was booed by spectators when he was taken off the Saunier-Duval team bus by...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am

Ricco fails drugs test on Tour de France

Italian rider Ricardo Ricco of Saunier Duval has tested positive for blood booster erythropoietin (EPO), the French national anti-doping agency (AFLD) confirmed on Thursday. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:25 am

NBA big guns give Germany the edge

ATHENS (Reuters) - Dirk Nowitzki is arguably Europe's most successful basketball export but it could be Germany's newest recruit Chris Kaman who gives them the edge in the quarter-finals of
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:22 am

AC Milan set to unveil Ronaldinho

New AC Milan signing Ronaldinho will be formally unveiled by the Serie A club on Thursday evening. Ronaldinho, who has completed a 18.5-million-euro move from Barcelona, will
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:20 am

Major League Soccer Power Rankings

Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league heats up.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:13 am

Chambers to learn fate on Friday

Dwain Chambers must wait until Friday to hear whether he has won his right to run at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:11 am

Live - Tour de France stage 12

A fairly flat, 168.5km route takes the Tour north east from Lavelanet to Narbonne.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 11:04 am

Flintoff recalled to England side

Andrew Flintoff will bat at seven in his first Test since January 2007 when England take on South Africa on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 10:47 am

Thursday's gossip column

Latest: Arshavin considers London move, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jul 2008 | 10:34 am

Barca still waiting on Eto'o offers

According to Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain, there have been no formal offers made for striker Samuel Eto'o, even though he has been told he is free to leave the club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 10:17 am

Hleb wants Barca return to glory

Alexander Hleb is determined to help Barcelona return to their title-winning ways after signing a "dream" three-year contract with the Catalans.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 10:17 am

Week in Soccer

Check out all the big news and best moments in images from the past week of soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am

Milan set to unveil Ronaldinho (AFP)

AFP - New AC Milan signing Ronaldinho will be formally unveiled by the Serie A club on Thursday evening.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 9:38 am

Razov lifts Chivas USA past Santos Laguna 1-0

Ante Razov scored in the 73rd minute to lead Chivas USA past Santos Laguna 1-0 in a SuperLiga match Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:51 am

Vikings Accused of Favre Contact

The Green Bay Packers filed a tampering charge against the Minnesota Vikings, alleging that a Vikings coach had improper contact with quarterback Brett Favre.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:31 am

Terry Murray hired to coach Kings (AP)

AP - The Los Angeles Kings went with experience in choosing a head coach. Terry Murray, who guided Philadelphia to the Stanley Cup finals 11 years ago and has coached 737 regular-season NHL games, was hired late Wednesday to succeed Marc Crawford.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:23 am

Drew vs. Wright: The matchup that might have been (AP)

AP - Marquee starters were long gone. So were nearly all the other pitchers. His bullpen empty, National League manager Clint Hurdle approached David Wright and asked whether he had the right stuff to take the mound and close out the All-Star game. Did the New York Mets third baseman think chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon or general manager Omar Minaya would mind?

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:22 am

Red Wings to face Blackhawks at Wrigley Field (AP)

AP - Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors in the home park of the Chicago Cubs.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:14 am

Injured Harrington questionable for British Open (AP)

AP - If this was nearly any other week, Padraig Harrington would already be home. Instead, he was strolling around blustery Royal Birkdale, still trying to cope with the pain in his right wrist, still trying to work out how he can possibly defend his British Open championship.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:07 am

AP Source: Packers allege tampering by Vikings (AP)

AP - The Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings alleging the team made inappropriate contact with Brett Favre, a person familiar with the Packers' complaint told The Associated Press Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:03 am

Brandon Jennings' road to the NBA goes through Italy

The prep school standout bypasses college and signs a 'multimillion-dollar' deal with Rome-based team.

Brandon Jennings has become the first American star to circumvent the NBA's one-year-out-of-high-school rule and jump directly to professional basketball in Europe.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Justin Rose seeks another roar at British Open

The Englishman returns to the scene of his breakout moment at Royal Birkdale 10 years ago when he was a teenager. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels are good, but are they good enough?

They have a six-game lead and are tied for the best record in baseball, but there is still concern about the postseason. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Ogonna Nnamani keeps her mind on the game

She goes a long way from home to prepare for her second trip to the Olympics.

You wouldn't figure someone with a Stanford degree in human biology -- the favored major of pre-meds -- would be thinking about any IQ issues.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Finally, a game worthy for the stars

Text messages from press row ... S tephen Colbert swung and missed Tuesday night when he said at the top of his Comedy Central show, "I'm...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Matt Barkley of Mater Dei named national high school athlete of year

The quarterback is the first junior to win the Gatorade award. Barkley, who has committed to USC, was earlier named the nation's top prep football player.

Matt Barkley, a guitar-playing, spiral-throwing quar- terback from Santa Ana Mater Dei, was selected Wednesday as the Gatorade male high school athlete of the year during a celebrity-filled ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. Olympic baseball team is long on experience

Finally, a game worthy for the stars

Text messages from press row ...

S tephen Colbert swung and missed Tuesday night when he said at the top of his Comedy Central show, "I'm like my own All-Star game in that tonight, I'm also not trying very hard." . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Mixed results for O.J. Mayo in Las Vegas Summer League

The former USC star averages 18.8 points but also 4.8 turnovers for the Grizzlies. LAS VEGAS -- Pressure? O.J...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels are good, but are they good enough?

They have a six-game lead and are tied for the best record in baseball, but there is still concern about the postseason.

Their 57-38 record at the All-Star break is impressive, as is their six-game lead over Oakland in the American League West, the largest cushion of any first-place team in baseball.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

John Daly unhappy with Butch Harmon

Popular and controversial golfer says his former swing coach told lies about him that 'destroyed my life for a little bit.' ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Ogonna Nnamani keeps her mind on the game

She goes a long way from home to prepare for her second trip to the Olympics. You wouldn't figure someone with...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Justin Rose seeks another roar at British Open

The Englishman returns to the scene of his breakout moment at Royal Birkdale 10 years ago when he was a teenager.

SOUTHPORT, England -- Against the Irish Sea and between such menacing foliage as sea buckthorn, common polypody and the always-malevolent gorse, major golf has returned to the site of one of its all-time roars.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Mixed results for O.J. Mayo in Las Vegas Summer League

The former USC star averages 18.8 points but also 4.8 turnovers for the Grizzlies.

LAS VEGAS -- Pressure? O.J. Mayo has dealt with it since the seventh grade, when he competed for a spot on the varsity squad at Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Ky., and wound up averaging 23.2 points.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers get a second chance

Injuries and inconsistency have marred their season so far, but they're still in the hunt in the mediocre NL West.

The Dodgers are only a game out of first place at the All-Star break, no small feat considering that they're three games under .500 and are one of the lowest-scoring teams in baseball.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Matt Barkley of Mater Dei named national high school athlete of year

The quarterback is the first junior to win the Gatorade award. Barkley, who has committed to USC, was earlier named the nation's top prep football player. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. Olympic baseball team is long on experience

The squad named Wednesday is one of the oldest in Games history, featuring five players over the age of 30 and 21 professionals currently playing at the top two levels of minor league baseball.

Baseball may be making its last stand as an Olympic sport in Beijing next month and if that proves to be the case, the U.S. is hoping its team makes a statement on its way out.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Brandon Jennings' road to the NBA goes through Italy

The prep school standout bypasses college and signs a 'multimillion-dollar' deal with Rome-based team. Brandon...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Fedor Emelianenko prepares for 'very important' fight

The 31-year-old Russian hopes that Saturday's bout against Tim Sylvia will lead to bigger things. Wearing a forest-green...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Diaz undergoes brain surgery after collapse in ring

Welterweight Oscar Diaz collapsed and was taken to a hospital during his bout on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 6:45 am

Wambach Breaks Leg in Exhibition

The United States women’s soccer team suffered a potentially devastating blow when its top player, forward Abby Wambach, sustained a serious leg injury.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 6:42 am

Faster, Higher, Stronger: The Wavelength of a Pro

Misty May-Treanor, an Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball, shares tips.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

Hornets fortify bench, lure Posey away from Celts

The reigning NBA champions are about to lose their glue guy.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:51 am

A Recruit Flees to Italy, Possibly Setting a Trend

Brandon Jennings, the former high school star turned basketball trailblazer, has become the first American player to turn pro in Europe straight from high school.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:37 am

A Filipino Embrace

For N.B.A. players like Gilbert Arenas, who are making their first visit to the Philippines, the adoration of fans here can be both flattering and startling.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:36 am

With Gallinari Sidelined, the Knicks’ Future Will Have to Wait

Danilo Gallinari, a multiskilled forward the Knicks selected in the June draft, scored 14 points in his summer league debut on Monday, then landed on the disabled list.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:35 am

In Bottom of 9th, Baseball Plots Return to the Games

Major League Baseball could perhaps take a four- or five-day break to allow big-leaguers to play in the 2016 games, according to the general manager of USA Baseball.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:34 am

U.S. star Wambach breaks leg, will miss Olympics

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:22 am

Packers allege tampering by Vikings over Favre

Read full story for latest details.

Source: SI.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:03 am

Giants' Super Bowl win tops list of ESPY winners

The Giants' Super Bowl win garnered three ESPYs on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:03 am

Ravens, QB Flacco agree on 5-year, $30M deal

Read full story for latest details.

Source: SI.com | 17 Jul 2008 | 5:02 am

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 | 17 Jul 2008 | 4:42 am

U.S. victory costly as Wambach breaks leg

Scoring leader, injured during a 1-0 victory over Brazil in San Diego, will miss the Olympic games.

On a night when the United States woman should have been eyeing the upcoming Olympics, they were dealt a crushing blow to their gold medal hopes when Abby Wambach broke her left leg.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jul 2008 | 3:59 am

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