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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:49 pm

Ronaldo 'showdown' just days away

Manchester United has laughed off rumors of a showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:29 pm

Van Nistelrooy announces international retirement (AFP)

Dutch forward Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrates after his side's 4-1 win over France at the Euro 2008 Championships in Bern, Switzerland, June 2008. Van Nistelrooy has announced that he will retire from international football to concentrate on playing for Real Madrid, the Dutch football association KNVB has said.(DDP/AFP/File/Torsten Silz)AFP - Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced that he will retire from international football to concentrate on playing for Real Madrid, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:21 pm

Russia athletes banned over drugs

Three more Russian athletes have been dropped from the country's Olympics team over drugs tests.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:18 pm

Deco backs Chelsea's Robinho bid

Chelsea midfielder Deco has told Luiz Felipe Scolari to do whatever it takes to sign Robinho. Scolari has been linked with a move for the Real Madrid winger and Deco believes
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:16 pm

Bogut sits against US to rest sore right ankle

Andrew Bogut is sitting out Australia's game against the U.S. Olympic basketball team Tuesday night because of a sore right ankle. The Milwaukee Bucks center says the ankle had been...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:14 pm

Eduardo hoping for Christmas return

Arsenal striker Eduardo hopes to be playing by Christmas as he continues rehabilitation from a broken leg.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:11 pm

White House Memo: Bush Is Bound for Beijing as a Sports Fan, Not a Crusader

Plans for the president’s trip have been thwarted by Chinese objections, even as Mr. Bush faced criticism at home for not saying more about human rights in China.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:07 pm

ESPN2, 360.com: U.S. takes on Australia

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:05 pm

Harrington tips Euro star to win

Padraig Harrington believes Europe's success at Oakland Hills four years ago could help one of the Ryder Cup team win this week's USPGA Championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:02 pm

Traore signs new Gunners deal

French teenage defender Armand Traore has pledged his long-term future to Arsenal after signing a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:01 pm

Australia, US swimmers face varied rivals at games

Australia's swimmers aren't overly preoccupied with their traditional American rivals. It's the rest of the world that's got their attention. A remarkably strong field of swimmers from...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:49 am

In Need of Help, Mets Hope Rookies Deliver

There were six rookies on the 25-man Mets roster Monday, and more may soon be on their way.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:45 am

Getting in Shape for Games, China Strengthens Ties With Neighbors

Improved relations with Taiwan and Japan have helped showcase China’s frequent claims to be a new kind of global power that intends to rise on the world stage.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:44 am

Bolt: To double or not to double?

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt said he's been training all year to double at the Beijing Olympics. Though his training routine is clearcut, whether he'll run both the 100- and 200-meter...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:44 am

IOC member rips 'disaster' of global torch relay

A senior International Olympic Committee member said the Beijing Olympics escaped political boycotts only due to the goodwill following May's devastating earthquake. Canadian member Dick
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:43 am

Sprinter Bolt unaware of double bid after landing in China

Jamaica's world 100m record holder Usain Bolt touched down in China on Tuesday apparently unaware that he will be going for an Olympic sprint double. Despite agent Norman...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:33 am

China confident of safe Olympics

China stresses the Beijing Olympics will be safe, following an attack that killed 16 policemen in the north-west of the country.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:32 am

Trina Solar Announces Sales and Marketing Collaboration Agreement with Spanish Premier League Football Team RCD Espanyol

CHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL, "Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:30 am

No answers as McCarthy, Favre meet late into night (AP)

In this Jan. 30, 2008 file photo, Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre smiles at the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year news conference in Phoenix. The NFL announced Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 that Favre will be reinstated and added to the Packers' active roster on Monday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)AP - In a meeting with Brett Favre that ran late into Monday night, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likely tried to cut through more than a month's worth of drama to figure out whether Favre really was 100 percent committed to playing again.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:29 am

Architecture Review: Olympic Stadium With a Design to Remember

The National Stadium reaffirms architecture’s civilizing role in a nation that is struggling to forge a new identity out of a maelstrom of inner conflict.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:26 am

Keane can be my perfect partner, says Torres

Fernando Torres believes his partnership with Robbie Keane can help Liverpool end their 18-year wait to win the Premier League. Torres linked up with Keane for the first time
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:18 am

Ronaldinho motivated for Brazil's debut

Lack of motivation will not be a problem for Ronaldinho at the Beijing Olympics. One of the games' biggest stars, the two-time FIFA Player of the Year can't wait to get on the field and...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:11 am

Waugh backs cricket to become Olympic sport

Former Australia Test captain Steve Waugh has thrown his weight behind Twenty20 cricket becoming an Olympic sport, saying it would help globalise the game. "The idea of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 11:05 am

Ince facing Rovers mutiny - Report

Blackburn Rovers players are reportedly on the verge of mutiny after losing faith in Paul Ince just weeks after his appointment as manager.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 10:56 am

MLB bonus probe targeting 'handful' of teams

Major League Baseball investigators are looking into accusations that several New York Yankees prospects from the Dominican Republic were forced to kick back portions of their signing bonuses to one or more team employees, several sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 10:36 am

Gibbs named in SA one-day squad

Batsman Herschelle Gibbs is included in South Africa's squad for the one-day series and Twenty20 international against England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 10:26 am

Joba hurt, Yankees lose on Byrd's 9th-inning slam (AP)

New York Yankees starting pitcher Joba Chamberlain, right, is assisted off the field by a staff member in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Arlington, Texas. Chamberlain left with an unknown injury. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Joba Chamberlain went down with a stiff shoulder during a tight pennant race. On a tough night in Texas for the New York Yankees, the latest injury to their pitching staff really hurt.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 10:03 am

Gay declares himself fit for 100m

World champion Tyson Gay says he has completely recovered from a hamstring injury ahead of his bid for Olympic glory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 10:02 am

Leto signs Olympiakos loan deal

Liverpool midfielder Sebastian Leto agrees a two-year loan deal with Olympiakos after being denied a work permit to play in England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:55 am

Leto seals Olympiakos loan move

Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto has agreed a two-year loan deal with Olympiakos after being denied a work permit to play in England.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:47 am

Benayoun planning to stay with Reds

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has vowed to stay and fight for his place at Anfield, despite attracting interest from Roma.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:46 am

For Olympians, Head Games Before First Splash

The room where Olympic swimmers wait before a race is like a television studio green room, except instead of hospitality, there is usually a whiff of hostility.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:42 am

Rangers 9. Yankees 5: Shoulder, Not Loss, Is Yanks’ Worry

Joba Chamberlain was removed from his start at Rangers Ballpark with two out in the fifth inning with what the team called a stiff right shoulder.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:38 am

Deco craves Robinho capture

Deco is hoping Chelsea pull out all the stops to lure Robinho to Stamford Bridge as they attempt to provide more entertainment.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 9:26 am

GB 'to meet' Olympic medal target

Team GB should exceed a target of 41 medals at the Olympics demanded by sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe, research shows.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:53 am

Even with his game in decline, Daly still a draw (AP)

John Daly hits out of a sand bunker on the second hole during a practice round for the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in Bloomfield Township, Mich., Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - Kids reached out to touch him. Grown men shouted his name. Women smiled and begged for an autograph.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:47 am

Ibanez rallies Mariners with 6 RBIs in 1 inning (AP)

Seattle Mariners' Raul Ibanez hits a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in an MLB baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)AP - Raul Ibanez had a grand slam and six RBIs — all in a wild seventh inning — and the Seattle Mariners staged their biggest comeback of a lost season to stun the Minnesota Twins 11-6 on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:44 am

Ambush in China Raises Concerns as Olympics Near

Officials labeled the attack terrorism and suggested the culprits were from a group seeking independence for China’s Uighur minority.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:42 am

Smith back with Panthers three days after fight

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Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:24 am

Meche wins 4th straight, Royals hold off Red Sox

This is the Gil Meche the Kansas City Royals thought they were getting with the biggest free-agent contract in team history.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:08 am

Pietersen begins England tenure

Kevin Pietersen starts his new job as England captain at The Oval on Tuesday, with Thursday's fourth Test against South Africa looming.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:02 am

U.S. Soccer facing opposing tasks in Beijing

U.S. men's and women's soccer are facing different mountains to climb at the Beijing Olympics. Jamie Trecker explains.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:32 am

College football's top 25 rankings countdown

Times staff writer Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason top 25, one day (and team) at a time. The Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA Bruins start football practice Tuesday

The Bruins have plenty of questions to answer: Can they hold that line? Do they have a quarterback -- or will they need several? And is anybody out there a right tackle? ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Amy Rodriguez is 'A-Rod' of U.S. soccer

USC's speedy forward has a chance at gold after Abby Wambach's injury. BEIJING -- The "clutch player" has always...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels are given a pass this time

A day after meltdown in New York, they blow 5-1 lead in ninth, but they beat Orioles anyway, 6-5, on Figgins' bases-loaded walk. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

College football's top 25 rankings countdown

Times staff writer Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason top 25, one day (and team) at a time.

The Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason top 25, one day (and team) at a time:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Recalling Al Campanis' 'Nightline' nightmare

A guest producer new to the 'Nightline' news program in 1987 offers a firsthand account of the night the Dodgers executive uttered the racially insensitive remarks that destroyed his career. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Dutch K2 survivor describes chaos after avalanche

'Everybody was fighting for himself,' says Wilco van Rooijen. Eleven climbers are reported dead on the Pakistan peak. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels are given a pass this time

A day after meltdown in New York, they blow 5-1 lead in ninth, but they beat Orioles anyway, 6-5, on Figgins' bases-loaded walk.

The Angels hoped they had left their nightmare game behind them in Yankee Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Olympic ticket websites close down

Consumers who bought Olympic tickets through beijingticketing.com report receiving e-mail saying company has no tickets to distribute, blaming suppliers. Judge approves restraining order.

An online operation that has failed to deliver promised Beijing Games admission tickets to hundreds of consumers worldwide unexpectedly closed down Monday, hours before a federal judge in San Francisco approved a restraining order aimed at halting the websites.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Would-be Olympian put his country first

Javelin thrower Bruce Kennedy missed three Olympics as a Rhodesian citizen in the 1970s and a U.S. citizen in 1980. He doesn't understand Americans' choosing to represent other nations in Beijing.

Bruce Kennedy wishes Becky Hammon would have heard his story before deciding to play for the Russian Olympic basketball team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Team USA on fast track with Dwyane Wade in scoring lead

The Americans use their speed to dominate exhibition opponents. Australia is the final test before Beijing.

SHANGHAI -- If an exhibition season is only that, the undefeated, unchallenged U.S. men's basketball team is 4-0 in its exhibitions, winning by an average of 36 points a game, looking as dominating as it did last summer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez brings the buzz back to Dodger Stadium

Nobody seems to be enjoying Manny Ramirez more than Dodgers fans, who have purchased more than $125,000 worth of No. 99 T-shirts and jerseys since the slugger was acquired from the Red Sox.

The normal rules no longer apply at Dodger Stadium, and not just in terms of a certain player's yet-to-be-clipped dreadlocks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Trial of USC football recruit Maurice Simmons nears end

Compton jury hears final arguments in case against Dominguez High graduate, accused of felony robbery and other allegations. His status with team remains unknown pending outcome.

On the day before the USC football team reports for training camp, a Compton jury heard final arguments in the criminal case against linebacker recruit Maurice Simmons.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA Bruins start football practice Tuesday

The Bruins have plenty of questions to answer: Can they hold that line? Do they have a quarterback -- or will they need several? And is anybody out there a right tackle?

An update on UCLA's football team as the Bruins open practice today in preparation for their Sept. 1 opener against Tennessee at the Rose Bowl:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

PGA Championship is up for grabs without Tiger Woods

Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh are among the group who can make a statement without having to look over their shoulders for Woods.

What's another major without Tiger Woods? It's the PGA Championship, and like the British Open last month, it's an open invitation to take advantage of Woods' absence and step up to the plate.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Amy Rodriguez is 'A-Rod' of U.S. soccer

USC's speedy forward has a chance at gold after Abby Wambach's injury.

BEIJING -- The "clutch player" has always held a special place in the hearts of sports fans: Reggie Jackson, Jerry West, Tiger Woods. Then there is "A-Rod" -- no, not Alex Rodriguez. This one is USC's Amy Rodriguez, newly minted member of the U.S. women's soccer team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez brings the buzz back to Dodger Stadium

Nobody seems to be enjoying Manny Ramirez more than Dodgers fans, who have purchased more than $125,000 worth of No. 99 T-shirts and jerseys since the slugger was acquired from the Red Sox. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Would-be Olympian put his country first

Javelin thrower Bruce Kennedy missed three Olympics as a Rhodesian citizen in the 1970s and a U.S. citizen in 1980. He doesn't understand Americans' choosing to represent other nations in Beijing. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Olympic ticket websites close down

Consumers who bought Olympic tickets through beijingticketing.com report receiving e-mail saying company has no tickets to distribute, blaming suppliers. Judge approves restraining order. ...
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Ibanez, Mariners score 10 in 7th to shock Twins

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:45 am

Fielder, Parra scuffle in dugout as Brewers unravel

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:34 am

With the Packers, the Plot Thickens

The return of Brett Favre, the Packers’ iconic quarterback, ended a messy tug of war that mesmerized football fans coast to coast.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:33 am

Yankees Notebook: For Giese, Homecoming Includes Spot in the Rotation

Dan Giese will take over for Darrell Rasner, who is 2-5 with a 7.51 earned run average in his last nine starts.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:28 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Baker Returns From Injury and Joins Jets’ Practice

Chris Baker was activated from the Jets’ physically unable to perform list after spending the first 11 days of camp on the sideline.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:27 am

Tuesday's gossip column

Tottenham target David Villa and Vedran Corluka, plus other rumours.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2008 | 6:24 am

Chamberlain leaves early; Yankees lose in ninth

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 5:41 am

Cubs closer Wood ready to come off 15-day DL

Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood will come off the 15-day disabled list in the next couple of days after a long stay because of a blister on his right index finger.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 5:22 am

Byrd's grand slam in 9th lifts Rangers past Yanks (AP)

Texas Rangers' Marlon Byrd (22) leaps onto home plate as the team waits to congratulate him following his walkoff grand slam against New York Yankees relief pitcher Damaso Marte in a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 9-5. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Marlon Byrd hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers, long after Joba Chamberlain left with a shoulder injury, snapped a 10-game home losing streak to the New York Yankees with a 9-5 victory Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 5:17 am

Fish advances at Los Angeles tennis (AFP)

American Mardy Fish posted his first victory in nearly two months by beating Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-2 at the Los Angeles Classic(AFP/Getty Images/Jonathan Moore)AFP - American Mardy Fish posted his first victory in nearly two months by beating Alejandro Falla 6-2, 6-2 at the Los Angeles Classic.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 4:01 am

Lee gets 15th win as Tribe stay unbeaten vs. Rays

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 3:34 am

Several ATP officials dismissed as defendants

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed several ATP officials as defendants in a lawsuit by the German Tennis Federation that challenges the tour's planned tournament restructuring.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:54 am

Report: Eagles G Andrews is battling depression (AP)

In this July 28, 2004 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles guard Shawn Andrews (73) takes a breather during drills at the team's training facility at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. Andrews says he is battling depression and might end his training camp holdout this week. He said in a published report Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 he has decided to get professional help and is on medication. (AP Photo/Bradley C. Bower, File)AP - Philadelphia Eagles guard Shawn Andrews is battling depression and might arrive at training camp this week, the two-time Pro Bowl selection told two newspapers Monday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:47 am

Recovering Fleishman falls in first round in L.A.

American Zack Fleishman, a surprise quarterfinalist at last year's Countrywide Classic, bowed out in the first round Monday, losing to Marc Gicquel of France 6-3, 6-0 in a 50-minute match Fleishman said felt like a 12-round fight.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:43 am

Smith apologizes to injured Panther Lucas

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith has returned to practice, three days after breaking teammate Ken Lucas' nose in a sideline fight.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:40 am

Don Banks: How Favre's retirement affected Packers draft

If the Pack knew then what they know now. Green Bay's offseason decisions may have looked different had Brett Favre never retired, says SI.com's Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:31 am

NBA player Pierce handcuffed by Las Vegas police (AFP)

Las Vegas police briefly handcuffed and detained reigning NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce, seen here, during a traffic stop in Las Vegas, American media reported(AFP/Getty Images/File/Elsa)AFP - Las Vegas police briefly handcuffed and detained reigning NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce during a traffic stop in Las Vegas, American media reported.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:29 am

U.S. sprinter Gay is healthy, ready for Olympics

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Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 2:01 am

Georgia suspends fifth player from season opener

Georgia coach Mark Richt suspended linebacker Darius Dewberry for the Bulldogs' first two games for his role in an incident at an Athens-area hospital Sunday morning.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 1:45 am

Goodell says Vikings didn't tamper with Favre (AP)

In this Jan. 30, 2008 file photo, Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre smiles at the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year news conference in Phoenix. The NFL announced Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 that Favre will be reinstated and added to the Packers' active roster on Monday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)AP - The NFL season hasn't even started yet, and the Minnesota Vikings already have a victory over the Green Bay Packers under their belts. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ruled Monday that contact between the Vikings and Brett Favre this summer did not violate league tampering rules, as the Packers alleged.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2008 | 1:06 am

Co-defendant in O.J. robbery case pleads guilty

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Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2008 | 12:18 am

Wood set to return

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Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 11:59 pm

Ruud van Nistelrooy retires from Netherlands team

Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has retired from international football to focus on his Real Madrid career.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Aug 2008 | 9:01 pm

Van Nistelrooy quits Dutch set-up

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy announces his retirement from international football at the age of 32.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2008 | 8:30 pm

Vikings deny Favre trade talks

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Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 7:22 pm

Peter King: Catching up with players not named Favre

Checking in with Tony Romo and all other players not named Favre.


Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 7:14 pm

What Steve Young, Jerry Rice think about Favre saga

It isn't easy for Steve Young to keep up with the ongoing Brett Favre soap opera out of Green Bay. Like watching a heart-wrenching drama that hits a little too close to home, he has to flip the channel after awhile.


Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 6:43 pm

Favre will compete for No. 1 job in camp

After a month of speculation, Brett Favre is back. But is he still the leader of the Pack? He will get the chance to compete for a job in camp, reports Peter King.


Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 6:12 pm

USTA agrees to buy Cincinnati Masters

The U.S. Tennis Association reached an agreement to buy a majority interest in the Cincinnati Masters ATP hard-court tournament and hopes to turn it into a combined event for men and women.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 5:01 pm

Olympic hoops fun for first time since 1992

While there isn't the same awe that followed the Dream Team, there is real buzz surrounding Olympic hoops for the first time since '92, says Alexander Wolff.


Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2008 | 3:44 pm