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Kobe Bryant helps U.S. survive a scare from SpainHe scores 13 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Americans to a 118-107 victory in the men's basketball final. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:20 pm Premier League as it happenedChelsea go top by beating Wigan and Manchester City thrash West Ham in Sunday's Premier League action.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:17 pm A New Cast of Olympic Heroes for ChinaWith a haul of 51 gold medals, China has its choice of Olympic celebrities to help fill the void left by world-class hurdler Liu Xiang, who dropped out of competition because of an injury.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:07 pm Dhoni sets up victory for IndiaIndia level their one-day series in Sri Lanka with a hard fought three-wicket success in Dambulla.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:03 pm Man City 3-0 West HamManchester City ease to their first Premier League win of the season against 10-man West Ham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:02 pm American 'Redeem Team' Wins Basketball GoldThey came, they saw ... they survived. Though the "Redeem Team" didn't close with the grand flourish some had hoped, the American men's basketball team completed its return to the top of the mountain...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:37 pm Public memorial for Upshaw to be held Sept. 2A public memorial for Hall of Fame player and longtime NFL union head Gene Upshaw will be held Sept. 2 in Washington D.C., ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:29 pm MLB Scouting Bureau to host three open tryout camps in OntarioThe Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau is holding three open tryout camps in Ontario this week. Canadian supervisor Walt Burrows, back from the Beijing Olympics after helping scout...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:27 pm Massa closes on Hamilton with winFerrari's Felipe Massa beats Lewis Hamilton's McLaren to win the European Grand Prix and move into second place in the championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:16 pm Clarke wins Dutch Open to boost Ryder Cup hopesZANDVOORT, Netherlands (Reuters) - Briton Darren Clarke won the Dutch Open on Sunday, boosting his chances of a Ryder Cup wild card.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:04 pm Massa take F1's European GP in front of HamiltonFerrari's Felipe Massa has won the European Grand Prix for his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading the race wire-to-wire to finish comfortably ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton in second.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:01 pm Source: Cardinals to name Warner as starting QBThe Arizona Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as the team's starting quarterback, a team source said.Matt Leinart's poor perfomance Saturday night against the Raiders probably sealed the decision. Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:58 pm Clarke surges to Holland victoryDarren Clarke puts himself in pole position for a Ryder Cup wildcard with a four-shot victory at the KLM Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:51 pm Scolari admits relief with resultChelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari conceded it was "important" to grind out a 1-0 at Wigan, whose boss Steve Bruce was left disappointed.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:40 pm Kobe Bryant an Olympic champ with U.S. basketball winBryant is jubilant after the U.S. men's team beats Spain to win Olympic gold in Beijing. BEIJING -- Kobe Bryant...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:35 pm Kobe Bryant an Olympic champ with U.S. basketball winBryant is jubilant after the U.S. men's team beats Spain to win Olympic gold in Beijing.BEIJING -- Kobe Bryant waved to the roaring crowd at Wukesong Arena, pounding his hand over his heart and beaming a smile as wide as all of China. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:35 pm USA Basketball Returns to the TopThe U.S. took the gold medal with a 118-107 victory against Spain, the first time the team took the top honor since the 2000 Olympics.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:34 pm Premier League Roundup, Aug. 24Deco scored with a free-kick to give Chelsea a 1-0 win at Wigan on Sunday and send the Blues back to the top of the table.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:31 pm U.S. volleyball caps emotional ride to claim goldThe U.S. men's volleyball team has won the Olympic gold medal.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:27 pm Ferrari's Felipe Massa wins European Grand Prix ahead of Lewis HamiltonVALENCIA, Spain - Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the European Grand Prix for his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading Sunday's race wire-to-wire to finish comfortably ahead of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:25 pm Beijing Games closeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:19 pm Tragedy to triumph: U.S. men's v-ball wins goldRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:18 pm Beijing bids farewell to OlympicsChina brings the curtain down on the 2008 Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony in the Bird's Nest Stadium.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:14 pm F1 driver Massa revives title bid with European GP winFelipe Massa revived his world title challenge Sunday when he won the European Grand Prix and erased bad memories of his explosive exit from the last leg of the F1 championship in Hungary...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:06 pm Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:04 pm Beijing's Olympic triumphChina pulled it off. But the images of the Games that may last even longer than computer-enhanced fireworks will be those of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm Beijing's Olympic triumphChina pulled it off. But the images of the Games that may last even longer than computer-enhanced fireworks will be those of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt.BEIJING -- The air turned an eerie white four days before the opening ceremony, then became a murky haze that hung over Beijing for a week. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm Phelps already eyeing more gold in LondonUS swimming sensation Michael Phelps warned Sunday that he is already eyeing more gold at the London Games in 2012. Phelps became the most decorated medallist in Olympic...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:49 pm Rogge: Paperwork appears to support gymnastsThe investigation goes on, so does the wait, yet the IOC indicated Sunday that a reshuffling of Olympic gymnastics medals isn't likely.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:47 pm Brilliant Deco sends Chelsea to Premier League summit (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:44 pm Brilliant Deco sends Chelsea to Premier League summitA goal of pure quality from Deco sent Chelsea to the top of the Premier League, although Luiz Felipe Scolari's side made heavy weather of overcoming a determined Wigan side 1-0 at the JJB...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:43 pm Wigan 0-1 ChelseaA disappointing Chelsea hold off a determined Wigan to grind out a win courtesy of Deco's 25-yard free-kick.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:26 pm Aussies summon Sharpe to S AfricaAustralia call up lock Nathan Sharpe to replace the injured Dan Vickerman for the second of back-to-back Tests in South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:24 pm The Olympic spirit got a helping hand from U.S. men's volleyball teamA gold medal does not mitigate a death, but it sure gave a deserving uplift. BEIJING -- This Olympic story is...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:20 pm The Olympic spirit got a helping hand from U.S. men's volleyball teamA gold medal does not mitigate a death, but it sure gave a deserving uplift.BEIJING -- This Olympic story is an epic, the kind of real-life movie that captivates you and leaves you choking back tears on your family room couch. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:20 pm Nadal wants first U.S. Open titleNEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal will try to match his new status as world number one with his first U.S. Open title when the final grand slam of the year begins on Monday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:18 pm Hungary defeats the U.S. men, 14-10, for third consecutive gold medalThe American team, a surprise in the Games, earns its first Olympic medal in 20 years.BEIJING -- Yingdong Natatorium turned into a little slice of Budapest on Sunday afternoon as the Hungarian men's team cemented its status as the New York Yankees of water polo, winning a third straight Olympic gold medal. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:15 pm Hungary defeats the U.S. men, 14-10, for third consecutive gold medalThe American team, a surprise in the Games, earns its first Olympic medal in 20 years. BEIJING -- Yingdong Natatorium...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:15 pm In-progress: The BarclaysVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:09 pm Felipe Massa wins European GP ahead of HamiltonFerrari's Felipe Massa has won the European Grand Prix for his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading the race wire-to-wire to finish comfortably ahead of championship leader...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:08 pm Massa revives title bid with European GP winFelipe Massa won Sunday's European Grand Prix for Ferrari on the new street circuit around the harbour in Valencia and revived his challenge for this year's drivers' championship.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:03 pm Gritty Wigan ready to test Chelsea's swaggerIt will take more than one thumping win over under-cooked opponents to convince the doubters that Luiz Felipe Scolari can return the English Premier League title crown to Chelsea.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:02 pm U.S. seeks prompt release of Olympic protestersThe U.S. Embassy pressed China to immediately free foreign activists jailed for protesting at the Olympics and criticized Beijing on Sunday for failing to use the games to show "greater tolerance and openness."Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:38 pm Wenger: Buying not the answerArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has no intention of panic buying this week after seeing his side beaten 1-0 at Fulham on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:33 pm US hoops back on top, beats Spain for gold medal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:32 pm Rafa thankful for Gerrard heroicsRafa Benitez hailed the 'winning mentality' Steven Gerrard after the Liverpool skipper secured victory at Middlesbrough.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:31 pm Gerrard: Reds sent out messageSteven Gerrard feels Liverpool's 2-1 win at Middlesbrough was a sure sign that they are now ready to challenge for the Premier League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:31 pm U.S. finds redemption in nail-biting win over SpainVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:10 pm London becomes Olympic hostMayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:06 pm Umenyiora injures knee, leaves Giants-Jets gamePro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora was carted off the field in the second quarter of the New York Giants' annual preseason game against the New York Jets after his left knee "locked up" on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 1:06 pm Fletcher determined to take chanceDarren Fletcher is eager to use Manchester United's current personnel crisis to cement his place in the Red Devils' first team.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 12:58 pm Kobe Bryant helps U.S. survive a scare from SpainHe scores 13 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Americans to a 118-107 victory in the men's basketball final.BEIJING -- At long last, Dream Team II. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 12:45 pm U.S. reclaims hoops gold with 118-107 winRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 12:27 pm Champions Trophy postponed by ICCThe International Cricket Council postpones next month's Champions Trophy until next year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 11:52 am Sheva delighted by San Siro returnAndriy Shevchenko claims a move back to AC Milan is akin to winning the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 11:34 am US NBA stars outlast Spain to win men's basketball gold (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:56 am Cilic Earns First ATP Win, Defeating Fish at Pilot PenThe unseeded Caroline Wozniacki won her second tennis title this month, beating Anna Chakvetadze, the top seed, in the final of the Pilot Pen, a tuneup for the United States Open.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:52 am Jets 10, Giants 7: Plenty of Work to Do for Favre and the JetsFacing the Giants and their pass rush, Brett Favre was sacked by the defensive end Justin Tuck and was pressured frequently during the five extended drives he led.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:52 am A great demonstration of offensive hoopsSenior writer Alex Wolff was at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing for the US men's basketball team's 118-107 victory over Spain in the gold medal game. SI.com caught up with Wolff shortly after the final buzzer.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:33 am Sports of The Times: In Party’s Afterglow, Instant Nostalgia ReignsPublic gnashing of teeth is not going to be noticeable Monday morning, when Beijing tries to get back to normal.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:31 am Gunners not good enough - WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side's performance in Saturday's shock defeat at Fulham was "just not good enough".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:07 am Nebraska’s New Coach Has an Old Coach as a BossEven with this season being Coach Bo Pelini’s first, Nebraska’s rabid fans are more than eager for him to revive the Cornhuskers, who have not won a Big 12 title since 1999.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:56 am Alabama Is Through With ApologiesAlthough Alabama rebounded to beat Colorado in the Independence Bowl and finish with a 7-6 record, the late collapse was a deflating way to end what was once a promising season.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:55 am After Sinking Sensation, Weis Tells Irish to ‘Dive Right In’This is unlikely to be the year Notre Dame reclaims its position among college football’s elite, but there are signs of renewal.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:55 am Players Feel the Florida State MystiqueMyron Rolle, a junior safety for Florida State, takes a tour of the Moore Athletic Center on the campus of Florida State.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:55 am Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall (AP)AP - China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:54 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 23MLS Roundup: Newcomer Chad Barrett scored for Toronto, which played league-leading New England to a draw Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:32 am Hungary beats U.S. men for third consecutive goldThe Americans, the surprise of the Olympic men's water polo tournament, return to the medal stand for the first time since 1988. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 8:58 am Rookie Feels at Home in Leading the BarclaysAs the third-round leader of the Barclays, Kevin Streelman is auditioning for a starring role after Saturday’s round at Ridgewood Country Club.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 8:23 am Wanjiru gives Kenya first men's marathon goldRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 8:11 am The Olympic spirit that uplifts got a helping hand from USA VolleyballA gold medal does not mitigate a death, but it sure gave a deserving end for a coach who lost his father-in-law and a team that came together in the wake of a tragedy. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:05 am U.S. men cap perfect run in volleyball with gold medalCoach Hugh McCutcheon, after dealing with the killing of his father-in-law at a tourist spot in Beijing at the start of the Olympics, guides the Americans to a 3-1 victory over Brazil in the final.The desire by many to link legacies seemed insatiable, so the comparisons to the 1984 and '88 gold-medal winning men's indoor volleyball teams flew fast and furious. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:05 am It's payback for Angels' GuerreroOutfielder hits a key two-run double after Twins intentionally walk Teixeira, who has three hits, including a home run, in Angels' 7-5 win. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' problems start at the topManny Ramirez can't solve all their troubles, as first three hitters go 0 for 12 in Dodgers' fifth loss in seven games, a stretch in which they've scored three runs or fewer six times. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. stops Australia for women's basketball gold medalThe Americans dispatch the Aussies in dominating fashion. Lisa Leslie wins her fourth gold medal.BEIJING -- The scoreboard that flashed USA 92, Australia 65 only only part of the story behind this gold-medal dominance. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Beijing Olympics were logistically successful and sneaky tooThese Games demonstrated how to run an Olympics, not a nation.There are more than a billion people in this country, but I wouldn't capture my Olympic experience here until I was alone. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Lisa Leslie passes the golden torchIn her final Olympic game, the U.S. championship puts a fourth gold medal around her neck.The medal on the green ribbon was Lisa Leslie's first golden Olympic souvenir. She won it in Atlanta in 1996, when she was 24 and wondering if she'd have to abandon basketball for modeling because there was no women's pro league in America where she could earn a living. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am 1,600-meter relay gold leaves Allyson Felix finishing on an up note at OlympicsAn earlier loss in the 200-meter final for a silver left the USC graduate heartbroken after a season full of ups and downs.Her loss in the Olympic 200-meter final was not surprising if you looked at it dispassionately, not after the ups and downs Allyson Felix had all season. She accepted the silver medal Thursday night with her customary graciousness, saying it would be ungrateful to be unhappy over a prize so few people have. It was tearing Felix up inside. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Cilic clinches first ATP tennis title in New Haven (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:43 am Eveland makes smooth return to A's (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 5:13 am Edwards nudges Busch for Bristol winRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:36 am Edwards eases Busch aside for 2nd straight Cup win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:32 am Cards overcome Leinart's 3 picks to beat Raiders (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 4:04 am Merriman has two torn ligaments, faces surgeryRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:28 am U.S. women's hoops golden againRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 3:16 am Umenyiora carted off fieldRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:53 am Giants' Umenyiora carted off field with hurt knee (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:52 am Cilic downs Fish at Pilot Pen, claims first ATP winMarin Cilic won his first ATP Tour event Saturday, beating American Mardy Fish 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 at the Pilot Pen, a U.S. Open tuneup.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 2:49 am U.S. men, women capture gold in 4x400 relaysRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 23 Aug 2008 | 9:21 pm
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