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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:41 pm

Medalists being invesitgated by IOC for doping

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Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:10 pm

Blind swimmer Donovan Tildesley Canada Team's flag-bearer at Paralympics

BEIJING - Donovan Tildesley, a blind swimmer from Vancouver, will carry the Canadian team flag at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games on Saturday. Tildesley was very emotional
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:55 am

Tev tips moneybags City for title tilt

Carlos Tevez believes Manchester City must now be considered title contenders following their billionaire takeover.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:31 am

Robinho makes Man City move gaffe

Robinho tells a press conference of his delight at joining Chelsea... but is quickly put right.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:05 am

Open Air Magazine Fall Issue Available September 5

Features Jeff Probst, Green Recreation, Results of the Great Outdoors Survey and a Chance to Vote for Reader Photos MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Open
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:00 am

Rooney not on the wane - Defoe

Jermain Defoe insists that Wayne Rooney has not lost his touch and tipped the striker to get better for England.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:41 am

Taking NBA by storm: OK City name is Thunder

The Oklahoma City franchise will be called the Thunder and will have blue, red-orange and yellow colors.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:38 am

Olympic hammer throw medalists in doping probe

The International Olympic Committee is investigating the silver and bronze medalists in the men's hammer throw in Beijing for suspected doping offenses. The Russian news agency Allsport...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:37 am

Murray & Huber target mixed title

Jamie Murray guns for glory with partner Liezel Huber in the US Open mixed doubles final at 1730 BST on Thursday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:22 am

Nasri's loving life with the Gunners

Samir Nasri has expressed his delight at the way he has adjusted to life at Arsenal - and is 'flattered' to be compared to Robert Pires.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 9:59 am

Ford rules out New Zealand post

Kent coach Graham Ford dismisses speculation linking him with taking up a similar role with New Zealand.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Sep 2008 | 8:39 am

Federer and Djokovic eye possible semi-final showdown

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Title-holder Roger Federer and Serb Novak Djokovic will be hoping to have recovered from their energy-sapping ordeals as they aim to set up a high-profile meeting in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 8:29 am

Week In Soccer, Sep. 4

Click here for all the big news, best moments and mascot greetings from the past week of soccer!
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 8:03 am

Hurricane Gustav forces LSU-Troy postponement

LSU has postponed its football game against Troy after Hurricane Gustav rolled through Louisiana this week.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:47 am

Serena edges Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter

Serena Williams watched the final shot sail beyond the baseline, and immediately her sister called for an instant-replay challenge. At that point, Venus Williams really had nothing else...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:37 am

Major League Soccer Power Rankings

Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league lights things up.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:26 am

Sources: Ex-KU stars caught with pot at NBA camp

Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA's rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught with marijuana in their hotel room,according to sources.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:25 am

Redknapp: No way I'll replace Curbs

Harry Redknapp has praised Alan Curbishley for "sticking to his principles" - but insists there is "no way" he would return to West Ham.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:22 am

Pele advises counselling for Robinho

Brazil legend Pele expressed his disappointment in Robinho for signing his mega-deal with Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:21 am

Cry Wolf! Cubs lose season-high fifth straight

Randy Wolf threw a six-hitter for his first shutout in more than four years in the Astros' 4-0 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night. Houston won eight straight from Aug. 7-14. The second
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:20 am

Rays drop second straight to Yankees; Sox inch up

"When we start worrying about what's going on with the Boston Red Sox, or where we are in the standings and trying to protect the record and trying to protect the lead, we're getting our...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:19 am

Robinho bites back at Pele jibes

Robinho has responded to reports Pele has criticised him for joining Manchester City, insisting the Brazil icon would have done the same.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:19 am

Rays drop second straight to Yankees

"When we start worrying about what's going on with the Boston Red Sox, or where we are in the standings and trying to protect the record and trying to protect the lead, we're getting our...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:04 am

Cubs lose season-high fifth straight

The Chicago Cubs have lost five in a row for the first time this season. Randy Wolf threw a six-hitter for his first shutout in more than four years in the Astros' 4-0 win over the Cubs...
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Angels' Jon Garland struggles as Detroit wins

Pitcher assesses his outing as 'terrible,' and the bullpen doesn't fare much better as Tigers come from behind. ...
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Sarah Palin's brief stint as sportscaster is vetted

Text messages from press row . . .

John McCain's ohn McCain's gain may have been ESPN's loss. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' Jon Garland struggles as Detroit wins

Pitcher assesses his outing as 'terrible,' and the bullpen doesn't fare much better as Tigers come from behind.

Jon Garland has reviewed tapes of shutouts and found things he wasn't happy with, so you know his latest mediocre outing, even though it came at the hands of one of baseball's better-hitting teams, wasn't going to sit well with the Angels right-hander.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

NFL teams made some risky decisions this off-season

The hiring of Jim Zorn as coach of the Washington Redskins is among several surprising moves made by teams.

Debate in the nation's capital swirls around experience. Who's qualified and who isn't? Who deserves the job and who's a pretender? When it comes to decision-making strength, is the backbone iron or origami?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Serena Williams upends sister Venus, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7), at U.S. Open

Serena reaches the semifinals in New York after a stirring victory that roused a standing ovation just before the second-set tiebreaker.

NEW YORK -- The old notion of Williams-vs.-Williams tennis matches as tepid affairs of impaired quality seemed to grow thoroughly outdated Wednesday at just before 11 p.m. New York time when a packed crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium suddenly couldn't help itself.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angel Berroa, Blake DeWitt power the Dodgers

Casey Blake also homers and the team hits three for the second consecutive night and get back to .500 with fifth win in a row.

The oddest sight of an already strange season for the Dodgers might have come Wednesday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Sarah Palin's brief stint as sportscaster is vetted

Text messages from press row . . . John McCain's ohn McCain's gain may have been ESPN's loss. . . .
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Tommy Bolt, 92; golfer won U.S. Open in 1958

Golfer Tommy Bolt, known as well for his legendary temper tantrums as for winning the 1958 U.S. Open, died Saturday in Batesville, Ark., the PGA Tour announced. He was 92.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC's Allen Bradford ready for a starring role

The junior tailback is finally part of the rotation of tailbacks and will play the role of Ohio State's Chris Wells in preparation for the Trojans' next game.

Now that he is developing a role as a power back in USC's tailback rotation, Allen Bradford is about to take a star turn.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels pitcher Jered Weaver hurts fingers in dugout

He sustains cuts on the middle and ring fingers of his pitching hand from a piece of metal on bench in Comerica Park dugout. It's not serious, but his next start is pushed back. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Serena Williams upends sister Venus, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7), at U.S. Open

Serena reaches the semifinals in New York after a stirring victory that roused a standing ovation just before the second-set tiebreaker. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

NFL teams made some risky decisions this off-season

The hiring of Jim Zorn as coach of the Washington Redskins is among several surprising moves made by teams. Debate...
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Rafael Nadal storms back to beat Mardy Fish in the wee hours

The world's No. 1 player loses the first set, then regroups to beat the American, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, and reach the semifinals.

No. 1 Rafael Nadal, actually reaching his first U.S. Open semifinal, did so in a decidedly U.S. Open fashion early Thursday morning.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angel Berroa, Blake DeWitt power the Dodgers

Casey Blake also homers and the team hits three for the second consecutive night and get back to .500 with fifth win in a row. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Bruins need to get off the roller coaster

There have been some recent high points, but they've always been followed by low moments.

If you blinked, or sneezed, or dashed out for a Labor Day latte, you missed it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Trojans boast truly balanced backfield

Keeping a bevy of talented runners happy is one goal, but winning takes precedence. Todd McNair studied sociology...
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NFL rankings

Los Angeles Times' pro football writer Sam Farmer ranks the league's teams 1-32: 1. New England -- If Tom Brady is healthy, Patriots are...
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USC's Allen Bradford ready for a starring role

The junior tailback is finally part of the rotation of tailbacks and will play the role of Ohio State's Chris Wells in preparation for the Trojans' next game. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Fred lifts D.C. United to U.S. Open Cup victory

Fred led D.C. United to the U.S. Open Cup title and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, scoring in the 50th minute help the Major League Soccer team beat the Charleston Battery 2-1 on Wednesday night. United also won the championship in the team's inaugural 1996 season. Charleston, a team from the second-tier United Soccer League's First Division, was the first non-MLS team to play in the Cup final since 1999.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:53 am

Replay upholds A-Rod's HR as Yanks roll Rays

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:52 am

Curbishley 'made transfer errors'

Alan Curbishley made costly errors in the transfer market, claims West Ham transfer adviser Kia Joorabchian.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:44 am

Serena tops Venus; Nadal wins

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Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:22 am

LeBron's trick shots rusty but Olympic gold shines

LeBron James was off in his trick shot event but said the Olympics was right on.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:12 am

Brady takes part in practice, likely to play Sunday

Tom Brady participated in the New England Patriots' practice, a sign he's expected to play in Sunday's season opener after missing all four exhibition games.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:44 am

Wolf, Astros win 8th straight, extend Cubs' skid

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:32 am

Williams sisters energize U.S. Open

Serena's quarterfinal victory is full of electricity and anticipation.

This felt different, felt special, felt more like opening night at a Broadway show than a pro tennis match.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:23 am

In-form Murray eyes US Open glory

British number one Andy Murray sets his sights on beating Rafael Nadal and winning the tournament after reaching his maiden US Open semi-final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:14 am

Ex-Kansas stars booted from NBA rookie camp

Former Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were sent home Wednesday from the NBA's mandatory rookie transition program for violating unspecified league rules.
Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 4:05 am

Church's grand slam ignites Mets' romp of Brewers

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 2:47 am

Wojciechowski: NFL in a nutshell

Don't wait until February -- the 43 things that will happen this NFL season are right here.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 2:37 am

Pacific Division off-season Report Card

Change was aplenty in the Pacific. But which team struck some gold?
Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 1:18 am

Okla. City's NBA team name revealed: Thunder

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Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 1:01 am

Jaguar teammates wait for word on wounded Richard Collier

Jacksonville lineman Richard Collier was shot Tuesday by an unknown gunman. He is in critical condition but little information has been released. He is the third NFL player shot in the last 18 months.

Jaguars lineman Clint Ingram spent about 14 hours at the hospital Tuesday, waiting with teammates, coaches and Richard Collier's family and friends.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:55 am

Belichick expecting Brady to play against Chiefs

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Source: SI.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:18 am

Defoe feels weight of expectation

Jermain Defoe says he is knows the pressure is on him to deliver in England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Sep 2008 | 10:28 pm

Everton 'need billionaire owner'

Everton owner Bill Kenwright says the club need a new billionaire owner if they are to remain competitive in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Sep 2008 | 9:54 pm

Pietersen focuses on more success

England captain Kevin Pietersen urges his players to maintain the intensity they showed in the 4-0 series win over South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Sep 2008 | 9:38 pm

Man City 'will upset Euro elite'

Man City assistant boss Mark Bowen believes the club's mega-rich new owners will change not only English football but the European game as well.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Sep 2008 | 8:48 pm

Favre 'honored' to be named Jets team captain

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Source: SI.com | 3 Sep 2008 | 7:29 pm

Serena beats Venus to reach semis

Fourth seed Serena Williams beats her sister Venus in straight sets and will now face Russia's Dinara Safina in the US Open semi-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Sep 2008 | 7:22 pm

Slap Shot: Jagr Makes His K.H.L. Debut

Wednesday’s featured game in Russia takes place in at the Tatneft Arena in Kazan, Tatarstan, where host Ak Bars entertains Avangard Omsk and superstar Jaromir Jagr.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 5:13 pm

Fresh Roddick Wastes Little Time; Neither Does Jankovic

Andy Roddick turned Fernando González, the silver medalist in Beijing, into little more than a punching bag with a victory that lasted barely an hour and a half.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 5:01 pm

BP: Unconventional Wisdom: Call-ups worth keeping an eye on

Which prospects could impact the pennant races? Kevin Goldstein examines a handful of call-ups worth keeping an eye on -- and a stud who could soon follow.
Source: SI.com | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:53 pm

Patriarch of McEnroe Clan Says He Is Ready to Serve

John P. McEnroe, 73, has set his sights on becoming the executive chairman and president of the Association of Tennis Professionals, the governing body of the men’s tour.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:42 pm

Crede joins list of White Sox injured players (AP)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Joe Crede tries to field a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Kelly Shoppach in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. Shoppach was safe at first base on a single. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - White Sox third baseman Joe Crede was out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland because of a tight back, joining left fielder Carlos Quentin and center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. on the sidelines.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:35 pm

Sports of The Times: For King, Williams Sisters Are an Exclamation Point

Billie Jean King has left her mark on a lot of people, including the Williams sisters who will play each other Wednesday night — too early in the week — in the center named for King.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:22 pm

Player Agency Finds a Way to Make Its No. 1s Add Up

The Creative Artists Agency represents about 130 N.F.L. players. Among them are four of the first eight picks from April’s draft and four of the past five first-overall choices.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:13 pm

Season over for Ravens QB Boller (AP)

AP - Quarterback Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, ending his season and perhaps his stay with the team.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:04 pm

Curbishley quits West Ham (AFP)

West Ham's manager Alan Curbishley (pictured earlier this year) has admitted he resigned as West Ham manager after falling out with the club's owners over their transfer policy.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Alan Curbishley admitted he resigned as West Ham manager after falling out with the club's owners over their transfer policy.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Sep 2008 | 3:41 pm

English Soccer Club Sale Reveals Emirates’ Rivalry

Soccer may not yet compare with blue chip stocks. But the intense interest in the soccer club Manchester City illustrates the appeal of these visible assets for foreign investors.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 2:57 pm

David Sabino: Secrets of the Twins success

Rookies are saving the Twins, an Angel starts smashing and more.
Source: SI.com | 3 Sep 2008 | 12:19 pm