Liverpool closing in on Spurs' Keane (AFP)

Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane heads the ball during a Premier League match against Middlesbrough at White Hart Lane, northeast London, April 2008. Liverpool are set to sign Keane from Premier League rivals Tottenham within the next 24 hours, a source has told AFP.(AFP/File/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Liverpool are set to sign Robbie Keane from Premier League rivals Tottenham within the next 24 hours, a source told AFP on Monday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:56 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:42 pm

Fabregas rejects exit speculation

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas reiterates his commitment to club amid reports he is interested in a future move to Real Madrid.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:24 pm

Confident US arrives in China; James practices (AP)

U.S. Olympic basketball team head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks to his teammate during a training session in Macau, Monday July 28, 2008. US team will play the friendly match against Turkey and Lithuania in Macau. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)AP - The U.S. men's basketball team is striving to be confident heading into the Beijing Games while avoiding the complacency that has sabotaged it in recent Olympics.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:24 pm

Beijing or bust! Coach K and Co. arrive in China

The U.S. men's basketball team is striving to be confident heading into the Beijing Games while avoiding the complacency that has sabotaged it in recent Olympics.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:22 pm

Tickets for Olympic events in Beijing all sold out


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:07 pm

Liverpool close to signing Keane from Spurs

Liverpool is apparently close to signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham after the Ireland captain had a medical examination with the club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:54 pm

Danish Olympic cyclist tests positive for EPO

Danish mountain bike champion Peter Riis Andersen was barred Monday from the Beijing Olympics for testing positive for EPO. Riis Andersen admitted during a televised news conference in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:43 pm

Confident US arrives in China; James practices

The U.S. men's basketball team is striving to be confident heading into the Beijing Games while avoiding the complacency that has sabotaged it in recent Olympics. The was the message...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:38 pm

Red Sox 9, Yankees 2: Red Sox Exhale in Blowout; Yanks' Streak Is Snapped

David Ortiz and Manny Ramírez combined to go 5 for 9, driving in five runs and scoring four, ending the Yankees’ eight-game winning streak.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Manny is tired of Red Sox, won't block a trade

Manny Ramirez is tired of the Red Sox and would not block a trade.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:34 pm

Errani wins Slovenia Open final for second title

Sara Errani of Italy won her second title in three weeks Sunday by defeating Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain 6-3, 6-3 in the Slovenia Open final.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:33 pm

The Sports Network Extends Global Reach in Alliance With Contec Innovations

HATBORO, Pa., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Network, America's premier real-time sports wire service, has announced plans to expand its global reach through an...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:30 pm

Bears make Hester happy, give him new contract

Kick returner Devin Hester has signed a new four-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:29 pm

Bengals WR Johnson reports to camp as expected

Receiver Chad Johnson has reported to the Cincinnati Bengals training camp as promised.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:18 pm

Bruckner unveiled as Austria coach

Former Czech Republic boss Karel Bruckner underlined his 2010 World Cup ambitions for Austria as he was officially unveiled on Monday as their new coach. Bruckner, 68,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Eagles' Samuel day-to-day with hamstring strain

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel is day-to-day with a mild hamstring strain.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:32 pm

Muntari wraps up switch to Inter

Sulley Muntari completes his move from Portsmouth to Inter Milan for a fee of about £12.7m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:29 pm

Injury rules Donald out of USPGA

Injured Luke Donald suffers a Ryder Cup setback as he withdraws from the USPGA Championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:24 pm

Favre signs reinstatement letter; waiting to send

Brett Favre has signed his letter seeking reinstatement to the Green Bay Packers but may not send it to the NFL until Monday or Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:19 pm

Johnson on verge of Fulham move

Everton striker Andrew Johnson is having a medical at Fulham as he closes in on a switch to Craven Cottage.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:18 pm

Santana masters Cards, gives Mets' bullpen rest

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:14 pm

Private Company Purchases Pikes Peak International Raceway From International Speedway Corporation

New Owner Developing Plans to Broaden Appeal to Motorsports Enthusiasts FOUNTAIN, Colo., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A private company, consisting of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

ESPN Deportes Acquires Exclusive Spanish-language Rights for Serie del Caribe Through 2011

BRISTOL, Conn., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and Cultiva Entertainment have reached a multi-year agreement that makes ESPN Deportes the exclusive Spanish-language home in
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

NHL players put Thermablade to the test this summer - More than 100 NHLers now registered to try out the latest generation of heated hockey skate blade

TORONTO, July 28 /PRNewswire/ - More than 100 National Hockey League players say they are ready to hit the ice this summer to participate in a trial of Thermablade heated
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Liverpool close in on Keane deal

Liverpool are expected to complete the £18m signing of striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham within 24 hours.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:51 am

Kallis passed fit to face England

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is "100% fit" to play against England in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:41 am

Aussie McEvoy is homeward bound

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy, Frankie Dettori's understudy at Godolphin, is returning home to Australia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:25 am

Joey Barton released from prison

Footballer Joey Barton is released from jail after serving two months of a six-month sentence for attacking a man.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:19 am

Favre a no-show at Packers camp - for now (AP)

In this Jan. 20, 2008 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) walks off the field after his team's 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship football game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL Network is reporting that Favre is telling the Green Bay Packers he plans to report to training camp this weekend. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)AP - Brett Favre didn't report to the Green Bay Packers' training camp Sunday, temporarily easing tensions in the three-time MVP's ongoing standoff with the team.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:18 am

Rosicky: Arsenal has not been weakened

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky does not believe the team will be less of a force following the departures of numerous stars.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

Ferdinand and Hargreaves hopeful

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is certain he will be fit to play when the season-proper starts.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:58 am

Scolari sets tough target for first season at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is aiming high in his first season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:54 am

Kenyon says Chelsea stars are staying

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has contradicted rumours and says the club's star players will not be leaving this summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:53 am

Cesc plans Madrid future

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed his desire to join Real Madrid, but insists it will not be this summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:42 am

Major League Soccer Roundup, July 27

MLS Roundup: Kenny Cooper scored twice as FC Dallas upstaged David Beckham and the Galaxy on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:16 am

Olympic events in Beijing all sold out

All tickets to Olympic events in Beijing have been sold, organizers said Monday, putting the games on course to be the first to ever sell out. "Tickets to watch competitive events of the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:59 am

Sastre wins doping-scarred Tour de France

Race director Christian Prudhomme proclaimed the 2008 Tour de France will eventually be seen as a victory against doping because cyclists were caught cheating. However, even after some...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:40 am

Gossage, Dick Williams inducted into Hall of Fame (AP)

Rich 'Goose' Gossage wipes a tear as he deliveres his induction speech at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday, July 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)AP - Even after his induction was complete and the crowd had wandered off, Rich "Goose" Gossage was still trying to come to grips with his new status as a Hall of Famer.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:31 am

Star receiver Chad Johnson reports to Bengals camp (AP)

In this Dec. 9, 2007 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson is shown during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Cincinnati. Johnson said Monday, July 21, 2008 he'll report on time for the Bengals' training camp next weekend, but his surgically repaired ankle will probably prevent him from fully participating. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)AP - Chad Johnson had nothing to say when he reported for training camp Sunday, ending the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason drama with a pillow under his arm and a leave-me-alone look on his face.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

Bouma could play again this year

Aston Villa are hopeful defender Wilfred Bouma will return in four to six months after a successful operation on a dislocated ankle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:29 am

Ramirez, Ortiz lead Red Sox to 9-2 win over Yanks (AP)

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, left, speaks to New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez as Ramirez runs to the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday, July 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again — though for the first time in a while — shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk about being traded by the Red Sox and helping to end the Yankees' eight-game winning streak with a 9-2 victory Sunday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:26 am

Mexican Roundup, July 27

Mexican Roundup: Salvador Cabanas scored twice as America defeated Santos 3-2 in the Mexican Apertura on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:21 am

Reavie takes Canadian Open for first PGA Tour win (AP)

Chez Reavie celebrates after winning the Canadian Open golf championship at the Glen Abbey course in Oakville, Ontario, Sunday, July 27, 2008.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz)AP - Chez Reavie was asked what he planned to buy first after his $900,000 windfall in the Canadian Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 8:48 am

Johnson survives tire debacle at Indianapolis (AP)

Jimmie Johnson performs a burnout on the main straight after winning the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 27, 2008.  (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)AP - It's one of the biggest events of the year at a venue intended to help NASCAR showcase its racing. Instead, Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway left everyone apologizing to the fans for what could only be called a fiasco.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 8:40 am

Scolari sets sights on quadruple

Luiz Felipe Scolari targets Premier League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and Champions League glory in his first season as Chelsea manager.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 8:40 am

Roundup: First Professional Win at Senior British Open

Bruce Vaughan won the Senior British Open on Sunday for his first career victory, making a 20-foot putt to beat John Cook on the first playoff hole in Troon, Scotland.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

Sports of The Times: TV Anchor Refuses to Yield in Battle Against Cancer

Robin Roberts, a former college basketball player who is now a co-host on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” traces her survival of breast cancer to her life as an athlete.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:15 am

Mets 9, Cardinals 1: Santana Gives Bullpen Day Off

Johan Santana worked through nine innings and allowed six harmless hits, one walk and struck out five as the Mets defeated St. Louis.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:15 am

Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor stay strong to win AVP's Long Beach Open

April Ross and Jennifer Boss come up short in the finals, as dominant team wins its 101st consecutive match and 18th straight title. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Jimmie Johnson wins Brickyard as tire issues plague drivers

In one of the most bizarre Cup races in recent memory, go-stop-go procedure is used at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the interest of safety after premature tire wear on abrasive pavement.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A telling image that something was very wrong at this year's NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway came before the race was even one-third completed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Nathaniel Curran hangs on to win U.S. Open of Surfing

He beats Tim Boal in a two-man final at the Huntington Beach pier.

Nathaniel Curran didn't wait for conditions to improve Sunday at the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing. He grabbed an early lead in the two-man final and held on to defeat Frenchman Tim Boal, 11.66-10.70, in sparse two-to-three-foot surf alongside the Huntington Beach pier.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels put this loss behind them quickly

They leave Baltimore with baseball's best record (64-40) despite Sunday's defeat, only their second in 11 games, and look ahead to key series in Boston and New York this week. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Nathaniel Curran hangs on to win U.S. Open of Surfing

He beats Tim Boal in a two-man final at the Huntington Beach pier. Nathaniel Curran didn't wait for conditions...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Tom Lasorda still bleeds Dodger blue after all these years

In the first in a series of first-person accounts of his life in baseball, Tom Lasorda recalls his early days as an aspiring pitcher and the high points of his Dodgers managing career.

As far back as I can remember I wanted to be a major league baseball player.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Issues raised about Chinese athletes' ages

Documents indicate two female gymnasts appear to be younger than once listed by the Chinese federation. Olympic eligibility could be affected.

Less than two weeks before the Beijing Olympics, a potential scandal involving at least two of China's most high-profile sports is threatening to tarnish those Games.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Don Mattingly is making up for lost time

Dodgers batting coach is back on the job after taking a leave to attend to family issues and is enjoying every minute of it.

Don Mattingly was prepared to stay close to his youngest son as long as the boy needed him, as long as it took to steady a family shaken by divorce.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor stay strong to win AVP's Long Beach Open

April Ross and Jennifer Boss come up short in the finals, as dominant team wins its 101st consecutive match and 18th straight title.

April Ross and Jennifer Boss came into the finals of the AVP's Long Beach Open with a game plan -- to stay aggressive and hammer shots.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Kerri Walsh and Misti May-Treanor stay strong to win AVP's Long Beach Open

April Ross and Jennifer Boss come up short in the finals, as dominant team wins its 101st consecutive match and 18th straight title. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Brett Favre will not report to Packers practice on Monday

Brett Favre won't be reporting to practice today when the Green Bay Packers open training camp. But that doesn't mean the retired quarterback is going to give up his fight to return -- probably with another...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels put this loss behind them quickly

They leave Baltimore with baseball's best record (64-40) despite Sunday's defeat, only their second in 11 games, and look ahead to key series in Boston and New York this week.

BALTIMORE -- A 5-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the Angels going into their biggest test of the season, seven straight games, beginning tonight, in Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Clayton Kershaw wins first game for Dodgers

Dodgers' rookie left-hander is sharp over six innings to earn first victory, 2-0 over the Washington Nationals. Andruw Jones is benched.

Clayton Kershaw could one day look back on Sunday and recall it as the day that changed his career. So could Andruw Jones.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Safina lifts her level with Carson title

Dinara Safina did not make the cut in May when Russian Olympic team captain Shamil Tarpischev announced his tentative squad for the Beijing Olympics.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Issues raised about Chinese athletes' ages

Documents indicate two female gymnasts appear to be younger than once listed by the Chinese federation. Olympic eligibility could be affected. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Safina lifts her level with Carson title

Dinara Safina did not make the cut in May when Russian Olympic team captain Shamil Tarpischev announced his tentative squad for the Beijing Olympics.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Brett Favre will not report to Packers practice on Monday

Brett Favre won't be reporting to practice today when the Green Bay Packers open training camp. But that doesn't mean the retired quarterback is going to give up his fight to return -- probably with another team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Youth Displays Staying Power in Half-Marathon

Catherine Ndereba of Kenya won the women’s race, and 20-year-old Tadesse Tola of Ethiopia placed first in the men’s.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:21 am

Will the Real Big Brown Show Up at the Haskell?

Much has happened in the seven weeks since the Belmont Stakes when Big Brown’s bid for the Triple Crown fizzled.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:20 am

Sastre Wins Tour de France

Carlos Sastre, 33, of the CSC-Saxo Bank team, became the third consecutive Spanish rider to win the world’s biggest bicycle race.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:20 am

Johnson Wins, but Rubber Didn’t Meet Road

Jimmie Johnson survived tire troubles, holding off Carl Edwards over a seven-lap green flag run to the finish line of the Sprint Cup Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:13 am

Roundup: Nadal Wins and Keeps Closing on No. 1

Rafael Nadal has won 29 straight matches dating to a loss at the Rome Masters in May, including victories over Roger Federer at the French Open and Wimbledon.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:12 am

Major League Roundup: With Trade Rumors on His Mind, Washburn Shuts Down Blue Jays

Jarrod Washburn pitched eight innings to help the Seattle Mariners beat the host Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday, snapping Seattle’s season-long seven-game losing streak.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:11 am

Gossage heads eight-man class at Cooperstown

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Source: SI.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 5:22 am

Manny would approve trade

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Source: SI.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 5:08 am

Is the Metamorphosis Of Perez, Pelfrey for Real?

Since Willie Randolph and Rick Peterson were fired as manager and pitching coach of the Mets on June 17, the team has an 11-2 record in the six games started by Oliver Perez and the seven started by Mike...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Is the Metamorphosis of Perez, Pelfrey for Real?

Since Willie Randolph and Rick Peterson were fired as manager and pitching coach of the Mets on June 17, the team has an 11-2 record in the six games started by Oliver Perez and the seven started by Mike...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Sastre's Quiet Sacrifice Pays Its Reward

At Tour de France parties all around the world yesterday, cycling fans raised a glass of Champagne to toast a new champion, Carlos Sastre. We did so hesitantly, because we have been fooled before. When...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Nadal rolls by Kiefer, wins 5th straight tourney

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Source: SI.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 4:23 am

Sources: Warriors keep Biedrins with 6-year deal

Sources say the Warriors have signed center Andris Biedrins to a six-year deal.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 3:47 am

Ramirez might agree to trade, sees it as unlikely (AP)

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez watches his double to left field during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - Manny Ramirez is "tired" of the Boston Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 3:32 am

Soul top defending champ SaberCats in ArenaBowl

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 3:16 am

Rockies unlikely to sell at deadline

In the wake of five straight wins, and nine wins in 10 games since the All-Star break, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd characterized a trade for either star outfielder Matt Holliday or closer Brian Fuentes as "highly unlikely'' in an interview Sunday with SI.com.


Source: SI.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:46 am

Nadal closes in on Federer with Toronto tennis title (AFP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Rogers Cup trophy after defeating Germany's Nicolas Kiefer in the final at the Rexall Centre at York University in Toronto. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.(AFP/Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox)AFP - Rafael Nadal lifted Spanish hopes of a dramatic change at the top of world tennis with his Toronto Masters victory on Sunday, the same day countryman Carlos Sastre won cycling's Tour de France.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:06 am

Safina wins East West final for second title of year

Dinara Safina of Russia won her second title of the year in sweeping aside Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the East West Bank Classic on Sunday.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:58 am

Johnson earns second Cup win at the Brickyard

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Source: SI.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:21 am

Nadal dominates Kiefer in Toronto final, nears top ranking

Rafael Nadal defeated Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Rogers Cup on Sunday and closed in on the world No. 1 ranking.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 27 Jul 2008 | 8:26 pm

Don't expect Favre to play this season; more NFL notes

Brett Favre in another uniform? Don't bet on it. SI.com's Don Banks feels that when all is said and done, the QB will not suit up for any team this season.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jul 2008 | 7:41 pm

Favre stays home, says he is at an impasse with Packers

The Packers will avoid a training camp circus -- for now. Brett Favre told SI.com's Peter King why he has shelved his plans to show up for the opening of camp.


Source: SI.com | 27 Jul 2008 | 3:19 pm

Drogba to decide future this week

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will clarify his future in the coming week, with AC Milan chasing his signature.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 27 Jul 2008 | 1:28 pm