World Sports Headlines for September 5, 2008

LMA chief: `Give managers final say on transfers'

The resignations of Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishley illustrate why managers must be given the final decision in transfer dealings, the chief executive of the League Managers' Association said Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:00 pm

Newcastle's search for Keegan successor begins

Newcastle began searching for a new manager Friday amid calls for an overhaul of the structure that forced Kevin Keegan to quit for a second time in 11 years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:59 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:51 pm

Unable to find work, Culpepper retires from NFL

Daunte Culpepper has retired from the NFL.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:27 pm

Burress, Giants agree to five-year, $35M contract

The New York Giants agreed to a new deal with Plaxico Burress hours before the season opener against the Washington Redskins on Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:24 pm

Olympic marathon champ sets sights on world record

Beijing Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya vowed here Friday to go for a world record in the Berlin Marathon next year and retain his title at the 2012 London Games.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:13 pm

No injury list for Pats' Brady, likely ready for K.C.

For the first time since the 2005 Super Bowl, Tom Brady was not listed on a New England Patriots practice participation or injury report on Thursday, a sign that he is ready to start Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:00 pm

Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates Companions of Choice for Day-Long Hike According to CGPR/Open Air Magazine Survey

Exercise Benefits Top Forgetting About Work and 18-34 Yr. Olds Want Their Blackberry Over Family Pet When Snowed In MARBLEHEAD, Mass., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Oprah...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:00 pm

Suzuki keep Capirossi & Vermeulen

Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen sign new deals to continue riding at Rizla Suzuki in 2009.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:46 am

Davies steps down as IOC communications director

Giselle Davies announced on Friday she is to step down as director of communications for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and will leave for good at the end of November.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:46 am

Positive test confirmed for Pessoa's horse

The B sample of the horse ridden by former Olympic champion Rodrigo Pessoa at the Beijing Games has confirmed a positive test for a banned substance, the International Equestrian Federation
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:36 am

Does the buck stop here?

With the transfer window closed, Webster wonders if international football can still compete with club football.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:23 am

Spain starts World Cup qualifying against Bosnia

Spain begins the journey toward what it hopes will be World Cup success when it plays its opening qualifier on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:22 am

Nicklaus bullish over US chances

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus says the US Ryder Cup team should 'easily' beat Europe at Valhalla.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 11:13 am

Barton arrives for attack hearing

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton faces an FA disciplinary panel for assaulting former team-mate Ousmane Dabo.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:58 am

Beijing awaits Paralympic launch

Thousands of athletes, officials and spectators are making final preparations for the Paralympic Games, which begin on Saturday, 6 September.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:39 am

Ferrari on top after opening F1 practice

Brazilian Felipe Massa and his Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen of Finland dominated Friday's opening practice session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Massa set a best...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:35 am

2009 European Masters to be co-sanctioned with Asian Tour

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Next year's European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre will be the first co-sanctioned Asian Tour event to be played in Europe, the two tours announced...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:27 am

Sastre joins Cervelo cycling team

Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre confirmed on Friday he has quit the Danish CSC team to join Canadian outfit Cervelo. The 33-year-old Spaniard has spent seven years with
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:06 am

Giggs: City can form new High Five

Ryan Giggs is fully expecting the Premier League's traditional big four to be extended to a new 'High Five' including Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:00 am

iNutrition.com's Sponsored Athlete Natalie Waples Wins IFBB Pro Figure Card

HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Natalie Waples, an Ottawa based sponsored athlete of Natural Nutrition's (OTC Bulletin Board: NTNI)...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 10:00 am

Rain threatens Murray semi-final

US Open organisers are preparing for major weather disruption as Britain's Andy Murray waits to take on Rafael Nadal on "Super Saturday" in New York.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 9:46 am

Massa takes lead in Spa practice

Ferrari's Felipe Massa tops the timesheets in first practice for the Belgium Grand Prix in Spa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 9:34 am

Bolt and Powell set for showdown

Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt faces Asafa Powell but not Tyson Gay in Brussels, with Christine Ohuruogu also in action on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 9:22 am

Hughes: I deserve City windfall

Mark Hughes believes he deserves the backing he is now getting at Manchester City after years of working with "limited resources" at Blackburn.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 8:25 am

Scolari shrugs off Robinho snub

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is more than happy with his squad without Robinho, who he reckons was interested in money and not the club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

U.S. football team in Cuba for first time since 1947

Both Cuba and the United States insist that their World Cup qualifier on Saturday is about soccer — not politics.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 8:12 am

Djokovic, angered by Roddick, beats him at US Open

That litany of health issues Novak Djokovic dealt with earlier in the week _ hip, ankle, stomach and more _ seemed a tad humorous to Andy Roddick. So Roddick joked about it, first by...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am

Penn State's Paterno suspends 3 players for game

Penn State players Maurice Evans, Abe Koroma and Andrew Quarless will miss Saturday's game against Oregon State after police found marijuana in their apartment earlier this week, Penn State coach Joe Paterno said on his radio show Thursday night.

Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:27 am

Brewers start September with 4 straight losses

The Brewers got through August unscathed this year. Now, Milwaukee is struggling in the regular season's final month. Will Venable hit his first career homer and the San Diego Padres...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:10 am

Newcastle begin hunt for new boss

David Moyes and Didier Deschamps are among the early names in the frame to succeed Kevin Keegan as Newcastle boss.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:08 am

Torii Hunter probably could have helped the Dodgers

Text messages from press row ...

Imagine how differently things might have turned out if the Dodgers had signed Torii Hunter Torii Hunter last winter and the Angels had signed Andruw Jones . . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

New York Giants make an opening statement

Even without two of its top defensive players, New York has more than enough against Washington. He popped up...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Torii Hunter probably could have helped the Dodgers

Text messages from press row ... Imagine how differently things might have turned out if the Dodgers had signed Torii Hunter Torii Hunter...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Andrea Kremer gets more playing time

NBC's sideline reporter adds in-game blogging to her duties.

Sideline reporters in the NFL are often good for two things: repeating clichés from coaches and delivering injury reports.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' Ervin Santana and Gary Matthews Jr. make cases for postseason

Santana gets his 15th victory while giving up one run and striking out eight in 71/3 innings. Matthews Jr. collects four hits in the leadoff spot. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' Ervin Santana and Gary Matthews Jr. make cases for postseason

Santana gets his 15th victory while giving up one run and striking out eight in 71/3 innings. Matthews Jr. collects four hits in the leadoff spot.

DETROIT -- You remember Gary Matthews Jr. Switch-hitter. Pretty good center fielder. Used to play for the Angels.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC's receivers get big confidence boost

Their error-free performance against Virginia gives them hope that the criticism that dogged them last season can be put to rest.

One game does not qualify as a turnaround.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 1

The Browns have lost eight of nine home openers since they were reborn as an expansion team in 1999. They will again face difficulty against a strong Dallas team.

The Browns are yet again opening the season in Cleveland.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC's receivers get big confidence boost

Their error-free performance against Virginia gives them hope that the criticism that dogged them last season can be put to rest. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Novak Djokovic draws boos after beating Andy Roddick at U.S. Open

Darling of last year's U.S. Open is jeered when he mocks his opponent for making jests about his injuries, but later apologizes. Roger Federer reaches the semifinals by defeating Gilles Muller.

NEW YORK -- The official language of New York, that special brand of booing that comes from someplace deep in the diaphragm, blared through Arthur Ashe Stadium late Thursday night, but the odd part about that was its recipient.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Giants defeat Redskins, 16-7, in NFL opener

New York begins its championship defense by defeating its NFC East rival.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In the first game of their championship defense, the New York Giants reemerged looking not like a one-year-wonder the season after the miracle, but much like the solid team that shocked the football world seven months ago.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Novak Djokovic draws boos after beating Andy Roddick at U.S. Open

Andrea Kremer gets more playing time

NBC's sideline reporter adds in-game blogging to her duties. Sideline reporters in the NFL are often good for...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Will a pair of aces fold?

Arizona's Haren and Webb have been struggling heading into a crucial series against the Dodgers.

This weekend at Dodger Stadium
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Giants defeat Redskins, 16-7, in NFL opener

New York begins its championship defense by defeating its NFC East rival. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In the first...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Pat Riley to enter Basketball Hall of Fame

Nobody in the game worked harder than the former Lakers coach, who won five NBA titles in L.A. and Miami. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Ervin Santana and Gary Matthews make cases for postseason

Santana gets his 15th victory while giving up one run and striking out eight in 71/3 innings. Matthews collects four hits in the leadoff spot. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Will a pair of aces fold?

Arizona's Haren and Webb have been struggling heading into a crucial series against the Dodgers. This weekend...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

This week's NFL fantasy outlook

The Patriots' Tom Brady should be fine in Week 1 despite a sore foot he had this summer.

There might not be an NFL team that plays locally, but let's face it, thousands of us have fantasy league rosters that we draft and manage. Each week, Times NFL writer Sam Farmer will offer a few tips to the wise:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Yanks rattle Rays in 9th, but can't secure sweep

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 6:51 am

Vandy edges No. 24 South Carolina for rare upset

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 6:37 am

Friday's gossip column

Keegan's acrimonious exit from Newcastle could end up in court, plus more rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 6:24 am

Giants kick off title defense by shutting down Skins

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 6:19 am

NFL will recognize 'Ocho Cinco'

The Ravens have agreed to terms with veteran QB Todd Bouman, ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting. The Ravens are hurting at quarterback, with both Kyle Boller and Troy Smith ailing, leaving rookie Joe Flacco as the lone healthy QB.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 6:02 am

Rusty Giants edge past Redskins

The New York Giants open the NFL season with a scrappy 16-7 victory over Washington at Meadowlands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2008 | 5:59 am

Don Banks: Snap Judgments -- Giants-'Skins

So much for the reports of the Giants' defensive demise. The champs pressured Redskins QB Jason Campbell all night in a 16-7 win, says SI.com's Don Banks.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 5:58 am

He's just not the same old Roger Federer

The Swiss star, who used to be the best tennis player in the world, keeps winning but without the same veracity.

Something is wrong. Something is missing. The road is bumpy. The clutch is sticky. The searing hot dominance isn't quite as torrid as it used to be.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 5:11 am

Angry Djokovic dumps Roddick

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Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 4:35 am

Penn State suspends 3 for Oregon State game

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Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 4:12 am

Tressel: Foot injury to sideline RB Wells vs. Ohio

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells will not play when the third-ranked Buckeyes take on Ohio on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 2:29 am

Giants lead Redskins 16-7 after 3 quarters (AP)

AP - Eli Manning scored on a 1-yard run and the New York Giants opened defense of their Super Bowl championship by scoring on their first four possessions in taking a 16-7 lead over Washington after three quarters in the NFL season opener Thursday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:25 am

Sports of The Times: Proving Doubters Wrong Starts at Home for Giants

Never has the quarterback of a Super Bowl-winning team been as doubted as Eli Manning; rarely has a championship team been as discounted as the Giants are.

Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:20 am

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Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:19 am

Giants lead Redskins 16-7 after 3 quarters (AP)

Rain Delays PGA Playoff Event

Torrential rain from the remnants of Hurricane Gustav washed out the first round of the BMW Championship, the third event in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs.

Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:18 am

Calif. lawmaker questions LPGA language policy (AP)

AP - A California state senator said Thursday that he's seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates state or federal law.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:12 am

Ocho Cinco will see his name on Bengals jersey

Chad Johnson is no more. It's officially Chad Ocho Cinco in the NFL.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2008 | 1:08 am

Royals top A's 5-4 in 10 innings on Gathright RBI (AP)

AP - Joey Gathright hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning, helping the Kansas City Royals open a doubleheader with a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics in front of a sparse crowd Thursday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:55 am

U.S. Open ’08: Chairman Sees Parallels Between a Speakeasy and His Network

The “21” Club’s once-secret wine cellar was a childhood playground and became a corporate inspiration for Ken Solomon as he built up the Tennis Channel.

Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:46 am

Federer Reaches 18th Major Semifinal in a Row

Roger Federer edged 130th-ranked qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the U.S. Open on Thursday to reach the semifinals.

Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Paes completes career mixed doubles Slam with US Open title (AFP)

AFP - India's Leander Paes completed a career mixed doubles Grand Slam on Thursday, joining Zimbabwe's Cara Black to beat Britain's Jamie Murray and American Liezel Huber 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in the US Open final.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:54 pm

Federer reaches 18th major semifinal in a row (AP)

AP - As the break points and the set points slipped away, as his shouts of self-admonishment grew louder, it was hard to imagine Roger Federer was having this tough a time in his U.S. Open quarterfinal against a man ranked 130th.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:53 pm

Giants and Redskins to Meet Almost as Strangers

When the Giants begin the defense of their championship against the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, the support cast will move into starring roles.

Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:13 pm

Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL (AP)

AP - Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:09 pm

Q&A with an NBA scout on the international game (The Sporting News)

The Sporting News - Sporting News caught up with Todd Quinter, Olympics scout and Suns director of player personnel, to talk about his experience scouting the basketball overseas. Among the highlights: trying to find a proper meal in Nanjing, the atmosphere of the European game, and Rudy Fernandez is the real deal.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:46 pm

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