Sunday's gossip column

Kaka will cost Blues up to £119m, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:54 pm

Wenger expects Adebayor stay

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fully expects star striker Emmanuel Adebayor to be at the Emirates Stadium next summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:46 pm

Wenger fancies title challenge

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side can challenge for the title this season, despite losing a number of players over the summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:45 pm

Roma eyeing Blues' Malouda

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has been linked with a loan move to AS Roma for the upcoming season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:39 pm

Norman tries to win an Open for the ages (AP)

KJ Choi of South Korea plays from the first tee during the final round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Sunday, July 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Jon Super)AP - On another blustery day alongside the Irish Sea, Greg Norman tried to clinch a win for the ages.



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Hamilton fights back for victory

Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix despite a questionable strategy from his McLaren team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Haren dazzles as D-backs grab 1st place in West

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:14 pm

Glock abandons German GP after crash

Timo Glock has hit a concrete barrier at high speed in the German Grand Prix. Glock was accelerating through the hairpin corner at turn No. 6 in Sunday's race at Hockenheim, and his rear
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 1:11 pm

No. 2 pick Long agrees to six-year deal with Rams

Chris Long, the second overall pick in the NFL draft, reached agreement with the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:50 pm

Obua agrees contract with Hearts

Uganda midfielder David Obua is poised to become Csabo Laszlo's first signing as Hearts manager.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:33 pm

British Open: Alone in Lead, Norman Looks to Make Golf History

Greg Norman is one step from rewriting his own history, and the record for the oldest golfer to win an Open, leading the 137th British Open by two strokes after three rounds.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:29 pm

Evans defends Tour yellow jersey in Alps

Cadel Evans wore the yellow jersey as riders started Sunday's 15th stage of the Tour de France, which took the peloton into the Alps for the first of three grueling mountain stages. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:28 pm

De Villiers presses on for SAfrica in cricket test

AB de Villiers continued to frustrate England by completing his sixth Test hundred after debutant Darren Pattinson struck again by removing Ashwell Prince for a Test-best 149 here at...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:21 pm

Norman tries to win an Open for the ages

On another blustery day alongside the Irish Sea, Greg Norman tried to clinch a win for the ages. The 53-year-old Aussie took a two-stroke lead into the final round Sunday of the British...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:20 pm

ICC board to decide Champions Trophy host

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Sunday said its executive board will take a final decision on the host of September's Champions Trophy amidst security fears in Pakistan.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:15 pm

Deco chose Chelsea for the glory

Deco says he turned down lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the USA in order to play for Chelsea.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:05 pm

Coe keen for Ferguson to lead GB

Lord Sebastian Coe says he has spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson about taking charge of a Great Britain football team at the London Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:04 pm

Drogba absent from Chelsea tour

Striker Didier Drogba misses Chelsea's pre-season tour of Asia because of a knee injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:52 am

Contending Wie disqualified after scorecard error

Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday -- that is, if she hadn't already been disqualified.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am

Champions Trophy decision delayed

A decision to move the ICC Champions Trophy from Pakistan because of security concerns is delayed until later this week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:38 am

Ronaldo pay to stay the same

Manchester United chief executive David Gill says Cristiano Ronaldo will not get a pay increase if he chooses to stay on at Old Trafford.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:38 am

Favre declines to address rift with Packers (AP)

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, right, jokes with Frank Winters during a news conference before the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.  Favre is scheduled to induct his longtime teammate and friend, retired Packers center Frank Winters.  (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)AP - Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday.



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Cantona reveals managerial ambition

Eric Cantona says his sights are set on becoming the greatest football manager in the world.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am

Tour de France enters punishing slog of Alps

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:25 am

Lam determined to turn Open milestone into tournament wins

Lam Chih Bing is determined to build on his achievement of becoming the first Singaporean to play all four rounds at the British Open by winning his first Asian Tour title. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 11:20 am

Live text - Tour de France stage 15

Stage 15, 183km from Stage 15 from Embrun, across into Italy to the mountain-top finish at Prato Nevoso, begins three crucial days in the Alps for leader Cadel Evans.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 10:51 am

Officials Deem Hamm Fit for Beijing

USA Gymnastics officials decided to allow Paul Hamm to retain his spot on the six-man Olympic team about two months after breaking a bone in his right hand.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 10:47 am

Major League Soccer Roundup, July 19

MLS Roundup: Landon Donovan scored in extra time to give the Galaxy a 2-2 draw with the Red Bulls before 46,754.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:55 am

Hamilton relishes pole as teams consider future of F1

Lewis Hamilton had only his nerves to fight on Sunday morning as he relished his prospects of winning the German Grand Prix from pole position. The 23-year-old English tyro,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:35 am

Man Utd chief calls for show of loyalty from Ronaldo

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called on Cristiano Ronaldo to show his commitment and loyalty to the club. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the Portugal...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:32 am

Live text - England v S Africa

South Africa stretch their lead over a bedraggled England past 200 as they grind along with their first innings at Headingley.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:32 am

Roughriders improve to 4-0 with 41-33 win over Alouettes


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am

Habana takes blame for Springbok loss

International player of the year Bryan Habana blamed himself for South Africa's 16-9 Tri-Nations loss to Australia here on Saturday. The flying winger, one of the stars of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:07 am

Dynamo take down D.C. United

SuperLiga: Ricardo Clark scored one of Houston's three goals as the Dynamo eliminated D.C. United on Saturday night.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am

Yankees outlast A's on hit by pitch in 12th inning (AP)

New York Yankees' Jose Molina, center is congratulated by Johnny Damon, second left, Robinson Cano, left and Melky Cabrera, right, after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to end the game against the Oakland Athletics during the 12th inning of their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 19, 2008. The Yankees defeated the Athletics 4-3.  (AP Photo/Ed Betz)AP - Jose Molina was hit by Lenny DiNardo's pitch with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Oakland Athletics for a 4-3 victory Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 8:56 am

Give Hamm a hand, he's going to Beijing (AP)

AP - Give Paul Hamm a hand. And a plane ticket to Beijing. The Olympic champion will get to defend his title in China thanks to a performance Saturday that ended any doubt about whether his broken right hand has healed.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 8:47 am

Serena Williams injures knee; retires in semifinal (AP)

Serena Williams, left,  is embraced by her father Richard after a semi-final match of the Bank of the West tennis tournament in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Stanford, Calif. Williams retired the match against Aleksandra Wozniak, of Canada. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)AP - Top-seeded Serena Williams injured her left knee and pulled out of the Bank of the West Classic on Saturday, becoming the third singles player on the U.S. Olympic women's tennis team with a knee injury.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 8:46 am

Wie DQ'd from State Farm over scorecard mishap (AP)

In this photo provided by the State Farm Classic golf tournament, Michelle Wie speaks to reporters just after learning she had been disqualified from the LPGA State Farm Golf Classic Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/State Farm Classic, Lee Milner)AP - After finishing Friday and Saturday in second place at the State Farm Classic, Michelle Wie was one good round away from finally living up to her deep potential.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 8:42 am

Lava Man tries to make himself at home on Del Mar turf

The once-dominant gelding is winless in last five races, but a good showing in Sunday's Eddie Read Handicap could put him on a path to the Breeders' Cup. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Greg Norman tames British Open winds, leads by two

The 53-year-old former champion holds small edge over defending champion Padraig Harrington and K.J. Choi heading into the final round.

SOUTHPORT, England -- Golf had the weirdest dream Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bridget Sloan gets final spot on gymnastics team

Jana Bieger is named as one of three alternates when she doesn't perform well under pressure. NEW WAVERLY, Texas...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Anthony Kim doesn't get blown away in his first British Open

He's tied for fifth after a 71 that includes an eagle on No. 17 and an adventure on No. 10. SOUTHPORT, England -- Evidence of 23-year-old...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

His play time is over

Sampras retired on top after his record 14th Slam title and has no intention of coming back -- even though he can still play, as the writer learns firsthand. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Bridget Sloan gets final spot on U.S. gymnastics team

Jana Bieger is named one of three alternates when she doesn't perform well under pressure. NEW WAVERLY, Texas...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Now isn't the time for Dodgers to give up on Matt Kemp

The young outfielder has shown great potential, so GM Ned Colletti shouldn't trade him.

PHOENIX -- Leading off for the Dodgers, and striking out much of the time, Matt Kemp .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Greg Norman tames British Open winds, leads by two

The 53-year-old former champion holds small edge over defending champion Padraig Harrington and K.J. Choi heading into the final round. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Lava Man tries to make himself at home on Del Mar turf

The once-dominant gelding is winless in last five races, but a good showing in Sunday's Eddie Read Handicap could put him on a path to the Breeders' Cup.

The annually celebrated Del Mar horse race meeting, the 69th edition of Southern California's turf meeting the surf, is off to a grand start, with more to come today.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels, and their fans, are making some noise

Francisco Rodriguez wins key matchup with Manny Ramirez as Angels beat Red Sox for second straight game and fourth time in five meetings this year, sending home crowd into a tizzy.

The fans were on their feet, screaming, all dressed in red. Some wore the red of the Angels, some wore the red of the Boston Red Sox, and they all turned up the volume when two of the game's premier players faced each other.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Paul Hamm remains part of U.S. men's gymnastics team

He has made suitable recovery from a hand injury suffered at nationals and says the favored Chinese team 'should be worried' about the U.S. squad. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Hope helps Surf Bus grow

Mary Setterholm, the program's founder, has used her life experiences as a way to help others. Matthew Espy halts...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Pete Sampras is secure in his net worth

The tennis great retired on top after his record 14th Grand Slam title and has no intention of coming back -- even though he can still play, as our writer learned firsthand. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels won't change their summer plans

Again, they will probably resist the temptation to trade for a big bat.

We do have seasons in Southern California, at least on the sports calendar.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Hope helps Surf Bus grow

Mary Setterholm, the program's founder, has used her life experiences as a way to help others.

Matthew Espy halts near ocean's edge, plants both feet in the sand, crosses his arms, furrows his brow, and refuses to proceed one step closer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers fall short in the ninth inning

A two-run rally isn't enough as Arizona wins, 3-2. PHOENIX -- The final box score seemed to indicate that the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers fall short in the ninth inning

A two-run rally isn't enough as Arizona wins, 3-2.

PHOENIX -- The final box score seemed to indicate that the passing of a day and a date with Dan Haren were enough to turn the clock back for the Dodgers and turn them back into the same low-scoring team they were in the first half of the season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Fedor Emelianenko makes short work of Tim Sylvia at Affliction show

Former PRIDE heavyweight champion needs only 36 seconds to win the main event of the apparel company's first MMA card at Honda Center in Anaheim.

Red and white lights created a rose-colored glow inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, a fog machine sent wafts of vapor through the arena and a distinctly Orange County crowd filled every available seat.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Anthony Kim doesn't get blown away

He's tied for fifth at British Open after a 71 that includes an eagle on No. 17 and an adventure on No. 10.

SOUTHPORT, England -- Evidence of 23-year-old Anthony Kim's gigantic talent keeps gushing forth, as when the born-and-raised Angeleno ignored the wide golfing wreckage of a wind-tunnel Saturday and shot a marvel of a 71.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

His play time is over

Sampras retired on top after his record 14th Slam title and has no intention of coming back -- even though he can still play, as the writer learns firsthand.

The great champion -- young enough to play the grandest stage again, wise enough not to try -- lined up that classic forehand of his, turned his shoulders and let loose.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Players out to impress Scolari as Chelsea head to Asia (AFP)

New Chelsea football club signing Portuguese defender Jose Bosingwa (R) holds a team shirt with Chelsea Manager Luiz Felipe Scolari during a press conference at the Chelsea FC training ground in Cobham, on July 16. Chelsea arrive in China on Monday to kick-off their pre-season Asian tour with Luiz Felipe Scolari keen to assess his squad and the players fighting to impress him.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - Chelsea arrive in China on Monday to kick-off their pre-season Asian tour with Luiz Felipe Scolari keen to assess his squad and the players fighting to impress him.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:55 am

Wozniak to face Bartoli in tennis final as Serena hobbles out (AFP)

Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada returns a shot to Serena Williams of the US during the semifinals of the Bank of the West Classic atStanford University in Stanford, California. Wozniak defeated Williams 6-2, 3-1 with Williams retiring due to injury.(AFP/Getty Images/Sara Wolfram)AFP - Serena Williams' march toward a fourth WTA title of 2008 came to a premature halt Saturday, as an injured knee and Canadian qualifier Aleksandra Wozniak proved too much for the top seed.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:51 am

Report: Rams agree to terms with top pick Long

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:48 am

Cheering Section: A Rookie Referee’s Different Perspective

A first-year assistant referee for Major League Soccer on the difference between being a fan on and off the field.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:41 am

Pacer Sets World Record for 3-Year-Olds

Art Official set a world record for 3-year-old pacers, and narrowly upset the previously undefeated Somebeachsomewhere in a thrilling Meadowlands Pace.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:39 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:35 am

Murcer’s Jersey Made a Journey to Outer Space

An astronaut and life-long baseball fan takes his dying hero’s jersey on an extraterrestrial journey.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:34 am

Flutie, Paterno head college enshrinement class

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:33 am

In the N.F.L., It’s Time to Get Back to Work

After a tumultuous off-season, N.F.L. training camps will be a relief. Here is a look at the teams to watch, for better or worse.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:33 am

4 Gymnasts Named to Round Out U.S. Women’s Team

The U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team announced that Bridget Sloan, Alicia Sacramone, Chellsie Memmel, and Samantha Peszek will be competing in Beijing.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:32 am

Overcoming Weather, Kim Is Solid in Debut

Anthony Kim shot 71 and stands at seven-over-par 217, despite a bout with the howling winds that repeatedly blew his golf ball off the green at the 10th hole.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

Wie, While in Second, Is Disqualified for Gaffe

Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second place, then was disqualified for failing to immediately sign her scorecard a day earlier.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:30 am

Live text - Open day four

Leader Greg Norman gets his round under way on the final day of the Open at Royal Birkdale.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:23 am

MMA: Emelianenko solves Sylvia in 36 seconds

As introductions go, Fedor Emelianenko's encounter with Tim Sylvia was terse.


Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:21 am

Aybar, Angels continue winning trend vs. Red Sox

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 6:02 am

Tour de France: Freire closes in on sprint title

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 5:34 am

Hamm headed for Beijing

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 5:26 am

Danica gets snippy with other female IRL driver

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 5:20 am

Gymnast Paul Hamm will defend crown in Beijing

Paul Hamm is going to the Olympics again.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 5:14 am

Favre returns to Lambeau as favor to teammate

Brett Favre called Green Bay "a special place" while praising former teammate Frank Winters in a news conference before the Packers' Hall of Fame induction ceremony banquet.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 5:03 am

Coles, Flanagan take lead at US Bank Championship (AP)

Nick Flanagan of Australia drops his club as he hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during the third round of the US Bank Championship golf tournament Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. Flanagan is tied with Gavin Coles at 10-under-par to lead the tournament.  (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - Greg Norman won't be the only Australian trying for a win on Sunday. Fellow countrymen Nick Flanagan and Gavin Coles are tied for the lead at 11 under entering the final round of the US Bank Championship, a tournament that Norman himself won in 1989.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jul 2008 | 4:59 am

Hot stuff: Fever win WNBA's outdoor showdown

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 4:45 am

Jon Heyman: Brewers, White Sox eyeing Huston Street

The next A's pitcher on the block, and the latest Brewers rumblings.


Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 4:32 am

Wojciechowski: Handicapping Sunday's field at the British Open

Greg Norman may now be among the favorites to win the British Open, but anybody within 6 shots of the lead has a decent chance of kissing the Claret Jug come Sunday night, writes Gene Wojciechowski.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 4:12 am

Back at Lambeau, Favre declines to address rift

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Source: SI.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 3:25 am

Defending champ Tursunov ousts Blake at Indianapolis

Top-seeded James Blake struggled after a rain delay and was upset by defending champion Dmitry Tursunov 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday in the semifinals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 20 Jul 2008 | 12:47 am

Reasons the NBA's Vegas league is key

Seeing rookies debut isn't the only reason the Vegas league matters.


Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 10:58 pm

Stoner takes pole at Laguna Seca

World champion Casey Stoner qualifies in pole position for the US MotoGP.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2008 | 10:16 pm

Serena Williams injures knee, pulls out of semifinal match

Top-seeded Serena Williams injured her left knee and pulled out of the Bank of the West Classic on Saturday, becoming the third singles player on the U.S. Olympic women's tennis team with a knee injury.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 9:34 pm

Top-seeded Verdasco advances to Croatia Open final

Top-seeded Fernando Verdasco needed less than an hour to beat Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-1, 6-3 Saturday in the semifinals of the Croatia Open.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 8:18 pm

Britain selects Andy Murray, brother for Olympics

Ninth-ranked Andy Murray will represent Britain in singles tennis at next month's Olympic Games, his first, and partner brother Jamie in the doubles.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 8:01 pm

Darcis ruins Gicquel's title hopes at Dutch Open

Defending champion Steve Darcis reached his third career ATP Tour final Saturday by beating top-seeded Frenchman Marc Gicquel 7-6 (3) 3-6 7-5 at the Dutch Open. Gicquel, 31, was seeking his first ATP career title.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 6:19 pm

Favored Szavay falls short of final in Gastein Ladies

Pauline Parmentier of France upset top-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary 6-4, 6-2 Saturday to reach the final of the Gastein Ladies.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 4:38 pm

Melzer eliminates '07 runner-up to reach Austrian final

Jurgen Melzer reached the Austrian Open final by beating last year's runner-up, Potito Starace, 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3 Saturday.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2008 | 4:29 pm

AC Milan denies Kaka exit rumors

AC Milan denied speculation that Kaka is up for sale, but his spokesman said talks with Chelsea are ongoing.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2008 | 3:55 pm