World Sports Headlines for August 25, 2008

Masch not in mix for Liege tussle

Javier Mascherano is unlikely to be involved in Liverpool's Champions League crunch tie at home to Standard Liege on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 11:07 am

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Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 11:03 am

Sidebottom misses rest of series

Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is ruled out of the remaining four matches in England's one-day series against South Africa with a groin injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Aug 2008 | 11:02 am

Federer leans on US Open success after tough year (AP)

AP - His Wimbledon reign and No. 1 ranking surrendered, Roger Federer has one trump card left in his competition with Rafael Nadal: four straight U.S. Open titles.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am

Thaksin still focused on Man City

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook insists owner Thaksin Shinawatra is not interested in selling up and remains committed to the club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Aug 2008 | 10:28 am

Peter King: Holmgren will lead Seattle to playoffs

A forgotten powerhouse, soulless Bengals and preseason musings.
Source: SI.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 10:28 am

Title tilt is tough now - Adebayor

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is hoping the shock defeat by Fulham will act as a wake-up call for the Gunners' title ambitions.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 10:04 am

Keane taking shape as PL manager

With shrewd signings and his famous no-nonsense approach, Roy Keane can aim high with Sunderland, says Jorge Moran.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:32 am

Pedro Feliz lifts Phillies to 5-2 win over Dodgers (AP)

AP - Pedro Feliz hit a tying RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a three-run homer with two outs in the 11th to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Sunday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:32 am

Chinese Official Blames Age Issue on Paperwork Errors

A top Chinese sports official said that the gymnast He Kexin had moved from one team to another last year, and an incorrect birth date was written on the registration forms.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:24 am

Olympics Close With a Bang and a Double-Decker Bus

With another dramatic fireworks display Sunday evening at the National Stadium, the Beijing Olympics came to a dazzling close, ending two weeks of spectacular athletic performances.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:23 am

U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Grab Gold in Volleyball

The four-set victory was an intensely emotional ending for the U.S. team, whose coach’s in-laws were attacked a day after the opening ceremony.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:17 am

USA Basketball Returns to the Top

The 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 | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:17 am

London’s Countdown to 2012 Begins With Questions

For London, the trap is to avoid being accused of wasting money on a short-lived event, while not being seen as skimping on the Olympic Games.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:17 am

A New Cast of Olympic Heroes for China

With a haul of 51 gold medals, China has its choice of Olympic celebrities to help fill the void left by the world-class hurdler Liu Xiang, who dropped out of competition because of an injury.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 9:17 am

Pietersen welcomes Trophy switch

England captain Kevin Pietersen welcomes the International Cricket Council's decision to postpone the Champions Trophy by 13 months.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:19 am

Vidic likes look of little and large

Manchester United center-back Nemanja Vidic has tipped Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe to be a potent partnership for Portsmouth this season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:11 am

Big Phil: Too early for big pressure

Luiz Felipe Scolari oversaw Chelsea's 1-0 win at Wigan - but does not believe it will put extra pressure on his Premier League title rivals.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:11 am

Real Madrid wins Spanish Supercup

A nine-man Real Madrid rallied to beat Valencia 4-2 and lift the Spanish Supercup 6-5 on aggregate on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:06 am

PGA Tour meets "Caddyshack" in playoff opener

The FedEx Cup playoffs opened with a "Caddyshack" moment. While stately Ridgewood Country Club will certainly never be confused with fictitious Bushwood, a gopher _ or was it a mole? _...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:02 am

Harden dominates as Cubs win; Hardy lifts Brewers

The Cubs' big acquisition? He made sure no extra innings were needed. Rich Harden gave up just two hits and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, helping Chicago to a 6-1 rout of the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:02 am

Unusual calls lead to change atop AL Central

Helped by a home run reversal and Francisco Rodriguez's 50th save, the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 Sunday to split a four-game series between playoff contenders. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 8:01 am

Premier League Action, Aug. 23-24

The second round of the Premier League provided plenty of excitement this weekend ... check out the best photos!
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:56 am

Hayden to miss Bangladesh series

Australia opener Matthew Hayden is ruled out of the home one-day series against Bangladesh.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:35 am

New York Red Bulls 3-0 Houston Dynamo

MLS: Juan Pablo Angel scored his sixth goal in as many games as the Red Bulls crushed the Dynamo 3-0 on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:11 am

Beijing's Olympic triumph

China 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
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Winners, sport by sport

Capsules of the latest events, medalists and U.S. performances. Basketball: It was a little closer than most expected, but the U.S. redeemed...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Scott Hunter knows about replacing a legend

In 1972, he took over for Bart Starr as Green Bay Packers quarterback, a transition that went much smoother than the one between Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Mexico has reason to hope for future Games

Within a span of 72 hours, Guillermo Perez and Maria del Rosario Espinoza gave Mexico more gold medals than it had earned in the last five Olympics combined. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Umpires make the right call on disputed home run in Angels-Twins game

They get together and reverse a decision, taking a home run away from Minnesota's Jason Kubel. Who needs instant replay? Even without the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Low expectations, high hopes for UCLA football

China engages in revelry at Olympics' closing ceremony

After playing host to these successful Games, the Chinese finally let their guard down with silly flying drummers, confetti and song, among other things. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

The reappearance of Gary Matthews Jr. leads to Angels' victory

Kobe Bryant helps U.S. survive a scare from Spain

He 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

Low expectations, high hopes for UCLA

Lofty predictions don't impress USC football player Fili Moala

One analyst said the senior defensive tackle would be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. He says he is just focusing on the season opener. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers are no better than average

Dodgers drop to .500, at 65-65, with their third straight loss to Phillies, as Jonathan Broxton blows another save. But they're still only three games back in NL West.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Dodgers can't score. They can't hit for power. Their closer can't find the strike zone. And, not undeservedly, they are a .500 team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

China engages in revelry at Olympics' closing ceremony

After playing host to these successful Games, the Chinese finally let their guard down with silly flying drummers, confetti and song, among other things.

Beijing
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Virginia's football team needs some magic for opener with USC

The Cavaliers won five games last season by two points or fewer but they prepare for the Trojans in search of an identity after losing key players for a variety of reasons.

There was something magical about Virginia's football team last season, scoring one close victory after another, sneaking into the top 20 like pulling a rabbit out of a hat.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant helps U.S. survive a scare from Spain

He 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 | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Helio Castroneves wins Sonoma IndyCar race

The Brazilian driver breaks 29-race drought with a victory in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County.

SONOMA, Calif. -- Helio Castroneves finally found the fence again, pumping fresh drama into the IndyCar Series championship.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Low expectations, high hopes for UCLA football

Bruins have many question marks a week before opener, and a lot of people question whether they can even have a winning season. But they, and Coach Rick Neuheisel, remain optimistic.

A week from now, Rick Neuheisel will lead UCLA's football team onto the Rose Bowl field, an emotional moment for the former Bruins quarterback.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Lofty predictions don't impress USC football player Fili Moala

One analyst said the senior defensive tackle would be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. He says he is just focusing on the season opener.

Fili Moala's cellphone did not stop buzzing.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant an Olympic champ with U.S. basketball win

Bryant is jubilant after the U.S. men's team beats Spain to win Olympic gold in Beijing.

K obe 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 | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

The reappearance of Gary Matthews Jr. leads to Angels' victory

Reduced by injury and ineffectiveness to a bit role since early July, the Angels outfielder reappeared in a big way for the Angels, hitting a run-scoring triple to key a three-run eighth inning.

Forgotten but not gone. That's been the status of Gary Matthews Jr. since early July, when a knee injury and poor performance reduced the outfielder to such a bit role he had all of 30 at-bats in 33 games from the All-Star break through Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am

Inter Milan wins Italian Super Cup

Inter Milan defeated AS Roma on penalty kicks to win its fourth Italian Super Cup on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:56 am

Singh Defeats García and Sutherland in Playoff

Vijay Singh took over the top spot in the race for the FedEx Cup on Sunday when he beat Sergio García in the Barclays with a birdie on the second hole of sudden death.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:45 am

Hawaii Wins Little League Title

Waipahu, Hawaii, took advantage of several miscues by Matamoros, Mexico, in a 12-3 victory Sunday in the Little League World Series championship game.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:41 am

Major League Roundup: Feliz’s Homer Lifts Phillies in 11 Innings

Rich Harden matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Chicago Cubs took their eighth consecutive series with a victory against the Washington Nationals.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:41 am

Yankees 8, Orioles 7: An Error? No Problem if Rivera Is Pitching

Robinson Canó doubled twice off starter Daniel Cabrera and delivered the go-ahead homer in the seventh with a shot to center field.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:40 am

Feliz rallies Phillies in 9th, hits walk-off HR in 11th

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Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 6:23 am

Sunday's action on the diamonds

American League: If it wasn't the nail in the coffin, it certainly was a devastating blow to the Toronto Blue Jays. In a near must-win situation to keep their slim playoff hopes...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 5:06 am

SCORECARD:

Here are the sports results from Sunday. American League baseball Boston 6 Toronto 5 (11 innings) N.Y. Yankees 8 Baltimore 7 Chicago White Sox 6 Tampa Bay 5 (10 innings) ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 5:01 am

Pedro Feliz lifts Phillies over Dodgers

Pedro Feliz hit a tying RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a game-winning, three-run homer in the 11th to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:26 am

Dominant U.S. restore "natural order"

BEIJING (Reuters) - Flashing smiles as ultra-bright as the gold medals hanging around their necks, the United States restored basketball's "natural order" at the Beijing Olympics.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:18 am

China, U.S. collect the most medals

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Source: SI.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:17 am

Bills ruin Colts' grand opening at new stadium (AP)

AP - The grand opening of Lucas Oil Stadium turned into a big dud for the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night. At least, they'll have another chance to christen their new stadium properly in two weeks when the games really count.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:13 am

Castroneves nabs Sonoma for first win in 30 races

Helio Castroneves finally broke through for a victory Sunday at Infineon Raceway, winning for the first time in 30 races.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:09 am

Source: Cardinals to name Warner as starting QB

The 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 | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:06 am

Singh nabs Barclays crown in dramatic playoff

Vijay Singh won The Barclays for a record fourth time Sunday, matching Sergio Garcia with a long birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff and finishing off the Spaniard with another birdie on the second extra hole.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:05 am

Baseball roundup: Sunday's action on the diamonds

If it wasn't the nail in the coffin, it certainly was a devastating blow to the Toronto Blue Jays. In a near must-win situation to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the Blue Jays...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 4:00 am

Six more Hurricanes suspended for season opener

Miami has suspended seven players for the season opener against Charleston Southern, including quarterback Robert Marve.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 3:44 am

Indians beat Rangers for 7th straight win

Franklin Gutierrez's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning Sunday night led the Cleveland Indians past Texas 4-3 for their seventh straight win and a three-game sweep of the fading...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 3:29 am

Go Between beats Well Armed to win Pacific Classic at Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. - Go Between prevailed in a long stretch battle with Well Armed to win the US$1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar racetrack Sunday. Go Between, at 5-2 odds, was ridden
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Aug 2008 | 3:25 am

Phelps eyeing more gold in 2012

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Source: SI.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 3:13 am

Skins DE Taylor out 10-14 days with knee sprain

Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor is expected to be sidelined 10-14 days with a sprained right knee, putting his availability in doubt for Washington's season opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 4.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 2:32 am

Falcons choose rookie Ryan to start season at QB

Matt Ryan will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback this season.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 2:30 am

Giants' Pro Bowl DE Umenyiora out for season

Osi Umenyiora suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee Saturday night that will sideline him for the rest of the season, the Giants announced Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 2:00 am

K-Rod grabs 50th save as Angels clip Twins late

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Source: ESPN.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 1:48 am

Falcons name rookie Ryan starting quarterback

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Source: SI.com | 25 Aug 2008 | 1:09 am

Miami suspends Marve, 6 others for season opener (AP)

AP - Miami has suspended seven players for the season opener against Charleston Southern, including quarterback Robert Marve.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Aug 2008 | 1:06 am

Falcons make rookie Matt Ryan their starting QB (AP)

AP - Rather than give Matt Ryan a few games to watch from the sideline, the Falcons decided on Sunday to throw the rookie into the fire as their starter.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Aug 2008 | 12:52 am

Aloha! Hawaii thumps Mexico 12-3 to win LLWS

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Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 11:28 pm

Knee injury ends season for Giants' Umenyiora

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Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 11:17 pm

Singh wins in three-way play-off

Vijay Singh takes the Barclays Classic in New Jersey after a tense finale with Sergio Garcia and Kevin Sutherland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 11:12 pm

Giants DE Umenyiora needs surgery, to miss season (AP)

AP - With the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, the job of repeating as Super Bowl champions was going to be difficult for the New York Giants.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:46 pm

Redskins' Taylor may miss opener with knee sprain (AP)

AP - It's touch and go whether Jason Taylor will play in the Washington Redskins' season opener against the New York Giants.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:45 pm

US hoops back on top, beats Spain for gold medal (AP)

AP - Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore. Culminating a three-year mission to end years of embarrassment, the U.S. Olympic team survived a huge challenge from Spain, winning 118-107 Sunday in the gold-medal game.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:15 pm

Mourinho starts Inter stint with Super Cup triumph (AFP)

AFP - New coach Jose Mourinho won the Italian Super Cup on his competitive debut for Inter Milan on Sunday when the Serie A champions beat Cup-holders AS Roma on penalties after a thrilling match ended 2-2 at the San Siro.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 10:15 pm

US NBA stars ready to sign up for another run at gold (AFP)

AFP - Expect America's multi-millionaire National Basketball Association heroes to continue sacrificing their summers in quest of Olympic gold, even after returning the United States to global supremacy.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:53 pm

Richards released from hospital

Manchester City's Micah Richards is released from hospital after being knocked unconscious in the 3-0 win over West Ham on Sunday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:09 pm

Which was better -- Dream or Redeem Team?

They both earned gold medals. But what would happen if the 1992 Dream Team took on the 2008 Redeem Team? Jack McCallum and Chris Mannix debate.
Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:06 pm

Dream Team too tough

From the comfort of my couch I send a shout-out to Alex Wolff, my distinguished Sports Illustrated colleague who has been covering the Redeem Team. Alex's assignment was easier than mine was in 2004 (when covering Team Bad Vibe in Athens was about as pleasurable as getting a root canal) but more difficult than the task in 1992, when chronicling the Dream Team consisted mainly of ferreting out Charles Barkley's post-midnight agenda on Barcelona's famed Las Ramblas.
Source: SI.com | 24 Aug 2008 | 9:06 pm

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