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Norman ponders US PGA invitationAustralian Greg Norman will decide whether he will take part in the US PGA Championship in the next 24 hours.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:55 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:53 pm Norman weighing invitation to PGA ChampionshipGreg Norman says he has until Thursday to decide whether to accept an invitation to play in the final major of the year, the PGA Championship.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:46 pm Rain hits opening day in ColomboMalinda Warnapura hits 50 as Sri Lanka reach 85-2 at stumps on the rain-hit opening day of the first Test against India.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm Real Madrid coach wants to sign Eto'o (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:18 pm Yanks, Mariners talk Washburn dealThe Yankees and Mariners have begun trade discussions that could land lefthanded pitcher Jarrod Washburn in the Bronx, if the finances can be worked out.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:08 pm Sticking Together, Up to a PointThe Americans preparing for the Olympic sabre team have come to New York City, always a hotbed of fencing, to train for Beijing with Yury Gelman at the Manhattan Fencing Club.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 11:59 am Toure hospitalized with malariaArsenal defender Kolo Toure has been hospitalised under fears that he has contracted malaria.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am Tour riders tackle famed L'Alpe-d'Huez climbVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 11:43 am Phillies rally for 6 runs in 9th to beat Mets (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 11:30 am Liverpool sign Spanish teenagerLiverpool sign 18-year-old right-back Emmanuel Mendy on a free transfer from Spanish third division side Murcia Deportivo.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:42 am Thai Wimbledon star Tamarine to get Olympic inviteThai tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn said Wednesday she is delighted after being told she will be given a special invite to next month's Olympics after her performance at this year's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:15 am Meira leaves Stuttgart for GalatasarayPortugal defender Fernando Meira is leaving Stuttgart for Turkish club Galatasaray.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:08 am Braves one-hit by Marlins; Cubs punchless tooA night after a near-flawless performance on the heels of a four-error debacle, the Braves were one-hit by a recent callup and the Florida Marlins' bullpen in a 1-0 loss Tuesday night,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am Braves one-hit by Marlins; Cubs punchless too (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:05 am Yankees continue roll after All-Star break"We're playing great right now," said Robinson Cano, who is hitting .522 since the All-Star break. "We're doing our job with men on base better than the first half." Cano had two RBI...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 10:01 am Lampard could remain a BlueFrank Lampard could see out his career at Chelsea after reports claimed the club have given in to his wage demands.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:47 am Thorpe doubts Phelps record questAustralia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe does not believe Michael Phelps will win eight swimming gold medals in Beijing.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:41 am Live text - Tour de FranceFrank Schleck looks to retain his lead of the Tour de France in the 17th stage which includes the gruelling l'Alpe d'Huez.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:41 am Ferguson knocks Chelsea squadManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he does not expect a vast improvement from Chelsea in the upcoming season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:41 am Glock ready to return after crashTimo Glock will return to testing for Toyota on Thursday - four days after his horror crash at the German Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:34 am Week in Pictures, July 23Check out the past sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from across the globe.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am Triplejumper Olsson not thinking ahead after injury blowSwedish Olympic triplejump champion Christian Olsson said Wednesday he was not thinking as far ahead as the 2012 London Games after suffering a thigh injury Tuesday to wreck his chances of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:06 am Selectors hold talks with VaughanEngland's selectors hold talks with captain Michael Vaughan after his comment that Darren Pattinson's call-up "looked confused".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 9:05 am Reds target French youngsterLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez has revealed the club are close to securing the services of French striker David N'Gog from Paris Saint-Germain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 8:26 am Ronaldo not for sale - GillManchester United chief executive David Gill has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo in not for sale.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 8:22 am Johnson absence fuels exit talkEverton leave Andrew Johnson out of the friendly at Preston as speculation mounts that the striker will join Fulham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 8:02 am Chelsea's Essien hits back after Fergie jibeMichael Essien insisted Chelsea were the Premiership favourites after Manchester United's Alex Ferguson kicked off the pre-season mind games by casting doubt on their ageing squad.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:52 am Serena withdraws, Hantuchova falls at Los Angeles WTA (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:45 am Blackburn stall Friedel departureBlackburn chairman John Williams says the club will not sell goalkeeper Brad Friedel until they have found a replacement.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:45 am Djokovic downs Dancevic to open Canadian defenceDefending champion Novak Djokovic returned to tennis for the first time since Wimbledon and broke Canadian hearts with a 6-4, 6-4 second-round win over local Frank Dancevic. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:44 am Serena pulls out of LA tournamentSerena Williams pulls out of the East West Bank Classic in Los Angeles because of a left knee injury - and is replaced by Britain's Melanie South.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:40 am Thorpe torpedoes Phelps's quest for eight pool goldsRetired Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe on Wednesday dismissed American Michael Phelps's bid to best Mark Spitz's record haul of seven gold medals at an Olympic Games. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:40 am Leslie, Parker involved in melee with ShockOn Tuesday night, they were involved in a skirmish _ another occurrence more frequently connected with the men's game _ at, of all places, The Palace of Auburn Hills. Parker was one ofSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:36 am Schleck leads Tour as it heads into toughest stageHeading into the toughest stage of the Tour de France, Frank Schleck had a slim lead and Cadel Evans was in perfect position for the final weekend. Schleck held on to the yellow jersey...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:17 am James' ankle sprain the latest injury for US teamLeBron James limped from the trainer's table to a nearby folding chair, careful not to put any pressure on his sprained right ankle. A few feet away, Dwyane Wade conducted interviews...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:13 am NCAA enforcement staff keeps an eye on Las Vegas summer basketballThe agency isn't concerned so much with what happens in the gyms, but what is going on at the casinos and hotel rooms with prospective college athletes. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Sparks' Candace Parker at center of late scuffleRookie is ejected after bench-clearing skirmish that began when she got tangled up with Detroit's Plenette Pierson. Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn is also ejected for pushing Sparks' Lisa Leslie. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Angels throw out a lot of pitchers to beat Indians, 3-2Angels starter Jered Weaver is pulled after three innings because of back problem, but the bullpen tag team of Darren Oliver, Jose Arredondo, Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez blanks Cleveland. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Kershaw is routed in return to majorsThe 20-year-old left-hander gives up five runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings in 10-1 loss to the Rockies. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Sparks' Candace Parker at center of late scuffleRookie is ejected after bench-clearing skirmish that began when she got tangled up with Detroit's Plenette Pierson. Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn is also ejected for pushing Sparks' Lisa Leslie.Sparks rookie Candace Parker made national news again Tuesday night. Only this attention will hardly make her highlight reel. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Angels throw out a lot of pitchers to beat Indians, 3-2Angels starter Jered Weaver is pulled after three innings because of back problem, but the bullpen tag team of Darren Oliver, Jose Arredondo, Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez blanks Cleveland.It wasn't so much a relief effort as it was a rescue mission. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Luis Arevalo to continue ride of his life with DodgersThe Dodger Stadium elevator operator lost a leg to diabetes in 2006, but he plans to be back on the job before season's end. The Dodgers will be thrilled to have him back, but not as thrilled as he isThere is nobody watching this Dodgers comeback, except if you count three Chihuahuas that bark at each limp. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Kershaw is routed in return to majorsThe 20-year-old left-hander gives up five runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings in 10-1 loss to the Rockies.DENVER -- Welcome back to the big leagues, kid. And welcome to Coors Field. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dominique Moceanu accuses Martha and Bela Karolyi of abuseFormer Olympian says Martha Karolyi, now U.S. team coordinator, once slammed her face into a phone and Bela berated her about her weight. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dominique Moceanu accuses Martha and Bela Karolyi of abuseFormer Olympian says Martha Karolyi, now U.S. team coordinator, once slammed her face into a phone and Bela berated her about her weight.Former U.S. Olympian Dominique Moceanu, who at 14 was part of the 1996 gold-medal team, said Tuesday night that USA Gymnastics team coordinator Martha Karolyi once grabbed her by the neck and slammed her face into a phone, and that former coach Bela Karolyi twice berated her about her weight in front of national teammates. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dwyane Wade sees a big difference from 2004 U.S. Olympic teamThe Miami Heat star says the squad four years ago didn't have the right chemistry to win gold. As for this year's team, 'We are getting along so well.'LAS VEGAS -- Frustrating. Disappointing. Comical. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Serena Williams pulls out of East West Bank ClassicShe decides not to play because of a knee injury and will focus on getting ready for the Olympics. For those hoping...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Serena Williams pulls out of East West Bank ClassicShe decides not to play in the tournament at Home Depot Center because of a knee injury and will focus on getting ready for the Olympics and U.S. Open.For Serena Williams, the decision to pull out of the East West Bank Classic on Tuesday because of an injured left knee was more about next month than the immediate future. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Dwyane Wade sees a big difference from 2004 U.S. Olympic teamThe Miami Heat star says the squad four years ago didn't have the right chemistry to win gold. As for this year's team, "We are getting along so well." ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Unshuffled: A guide to where NFL players are nowAsante Samuel is with the Philadelphia Eagles and Donte Stallworth is with the Cleveland Browns. Those are just two of the familiar faces in new places this season.With Jason Taylor heading to Washington and Jeremy Shockey bound for New Orleans, NFL fans will have to get used to the odd sight of those star players in new uniforms. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Unshuffled: A guide to where NFL players are nowAsante Samuel is with the Philadelphia Eagles and Donte Stallworth is with the Cleveland Browns. Those are just two of the familiar faces in new places this season. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am Srebotnik opens Slovenia Open with two-set winTwo-time finalist Katarina Srebotnik began another bid to win her hometown Slovenia Open by defeating Sanda Mamic of Croatia 6-2, 6-2 in the first round Tuesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:53 am Schleck Maintains Lead Through Tough Alpine StageFrank Schleck held on to a narrow lead in the Tour de France and two of the top riders heading in to the 16th stage lost valuable time on a mountain descent that saw several riders crash.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am Bush Is Urged Not to Pardon SprinterThe head of track and field’s national governing body sent a strongly worded letter to President Bush asking him not to pardon disgraced sprinter Marion Jones.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:36 am Adu Is Going to Monaco on LoanNot quite a week after being named to the United States Olympic team, midfielder Freddy Adu will be loaned by Benfica of Portugal to Monaco of France.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:25 am Calzaghe injures right wrist, calls off Jones fightLight heavyweight champion Joe Calzaghe injured his right wrist while training, forcing postponement of his defense against former champion Roy Jones Jr., which was scheduled for Sept. 20 at New York's Madison Square GardenSource: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:10 am BP projects how the races will endWill the Phillies or Mets take the East? Can the Brewers catch up to the Cubs in the Central? Baseball Prospectus forecasts the National League division races.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 6:04 am Filly Has Shot to Lift Broodmare’s LegacyOcean Colors, who will be at Saratoga on Wednesday, has already done more than most offspring of Winning Colors, who won the Kentucky Derby nearly 20 years ago.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:55 am Yankees 8, Twins 2: Canó and Yanks Find It’s All Coming Back to ThemRobinson Canó has had at least two hits in every game since the All-Star break, and the streaking Yankees moved to within three and a half games of the Rays with a win Tuesday.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:54 am To Bolster the Clemens Case, Prosecutors Seek a WitnessAuthorities have focused on Houston, Roger Clemens’s hometown, in search of someone who can directly link Clemens to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:37 am Boston's Matsuzaka shuts down Seattle in 4-2 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:36 am Phillies 8, Mets 6: Mets’ Shot at Win Goes Down DrainWithout Billy Wagner, the Mets bullpen was subjected to a remarkable ninth-inning rally, and the Phillies took the first game of a pivotal series at Shea.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:31 am Weaver's return is short-lived, but Angels eke out victoryRight-hander leaves game after three innings with tightness in his back in his first start in two weeks. Mathis' home run in fifth breaks a tie, and Rodriguez notches his 41st save. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:27 am Angels are still a bit short on offenseThis looks familiar: The Angels are built for the regular season but won't fare well in the playoffs. The Angels dust off the Red Sox in...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:26 am Angels are still a bit short on offenseThis looks familiar: The Angels are built for the regular season but won't fare well in the playoffs.The Angels dust off the Red Sox in three straight, and Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy writes, "So why is this not a matter of concern in Red Sox Nation? Because the Angels can't beat the Red Sox in October, that's why." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:26 am Fans’ Favorite Villain Strikes AgainJimmy Rollins of the Phillies praised the fans at Shea Stadium for creating a hostile environment, even if none of it unnerves him.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:23 am Yankees Notebook: Posada Still Has Decision to Make About SurgeryThe Yankees had little to offer Tuesday about the tenuous status of catcher Jorge Posada, who could miss the rest of the season if he needs surgery immediately on his right shoulder.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:17 am Women's alternates might be able to train in ChinaUSA Gymnastics is working with Chinese authorities to clear up the visa problems for the three alternates before the Games begin.The U.S. women's gymnastics team alternates might be able to train in China instead of Japan. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:12 am Hall's homer in ninth powers Brewers past CardsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 5:03 am Brawl mars end of Sparks' victory vs. ShockVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 4:36 am Phils rally past Mets' bullpen with six runs in ninthVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 4:29 am NBA star James sprains ankle at US Olympic team practice (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 4:18 am No Met sweat? Wagner has only shoulder spasmTests on Billy Wagner's left shoulder showed he has muscle spasms around the joint. His availability for New York's game with the Phillies on Tuesday night will likely be a midgame decision.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 4:17 am Hall homers in 9th to lift Brewers to 6th straight (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 3:49 am Four ejected after Sparks-Shock fightRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 3:27 am Prospects' ties to bookie concern MLBHAINA, Dominican Republic -- Edgar Mercedes has made a fortune taking bets. So when the bookie saw 13-year-old Michel Inoa throw 78 mph off a mound in 2005 he knew that the lanky, 6-foot-3 right-hander was worth the wager. He's workable. He's workable, Mercedes kept saying to himself as he thought of the adjustments he would make to Inoa's delivery: the flick of his wrist, the angle of his waist. Mercedes, whose own career as a catcher had been derailed by injuries, had found the next best thing to being a professional ballplayer -- developing them.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 3:24 am Lewis: Bengals not interested in re-signing HenryCoach Marvin Lewis emphatically closed the door Tuesday on the possibility of receiver Chris Henry rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 3:21 am Sources: Packers weigh trade market for FavreThe Packers have reportedly asked multiple teams what they would be willing to offer in a trade for Brett Favre.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 2:42 am Bears star Urlacher signs 1-year, $18M extension (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 2:37 am Abreu sends surging Yanks to 9th straight home win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 2:26 am Sixth seed Hantuchova ousted in Carson tourneySixth seed Daniela Hantuchova, the runner-up in the East West Bank Classic three years ago, made an unexpectedly early exit Tuesday, losing to Olga Govortsova 6-2, 6-4 as the second round of the WTA Tour event began without Serena Williams.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 2:06 am Toronto draw with Impact costs international berthTRECKER: Toronto failed to earn a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League after a draw with Montreal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2008 | 1:56 am Dungy: QB Manning should be ready for openerRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 1:04 am LeBron leaves Team USA practice with ankle sprain (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jul 2008 | 1:01 am LeBron hurts right ankle in Team USA practiceRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2008 | 12:48 am Lewis: Bengals 'not interested' in Henry returnRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:46 pm Several tennis pros to play in unisex tourneyImagine Roger Federer playing one of the Williams sisters. Or Rafael Nadal facing Maria Sharapova.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:01 pm Serena drops out of California tourney with knee injurySerena Williams has withdrawn from the East West Bank Classic because of a left knee injury.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:19 pm Man United suppoters say they misquoted Sir AlexA United supporters' club apologized for misquoting Sir Alex and sparking Spurs' official Berbatov complaint.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:52 pm Projecting how the playoff races in the AL will endCan the Rays sustain their lead in the East? Will the Tigers rally in the Central? Baseball Prospectus breaks down the second half in the American League.Source: SI.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:07 pm German tennis chief blasts new ATP structureThe head of the German Tennis Federation said the ATP Tour's planned tournament restructuring would have a devastating effect on the annual men's clay court event in Hamburg.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:49 pm Peter King: L.T. talks motivation in MMQB MailbagLaDainian Tomlinson's toughness came under fire and it has him more motivated than ever, says Peter King. Also, thoughts on Jason Taylor and more Mailbag.Source: SI.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:45 pm Roddick earns victory with 18 aces against MahutFormer champion Andy Roddick needed 18 aces to put away Nicolas Mahut of France 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-3 and be first to reach the third round of the Rogers Cup on Tuesday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:41 pm
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