World Sports Headlines for September 9, 2008

Injured Essien faces long lay-off

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 12:00 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:47 am

BofA close to new Yankee Stadium deal: report

(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp is close to finalizing a deal to become the biggest sponsor of the new Yankee Stadium, the New York Post said citing a source.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:37 am

Ravens rookie QB Flacco earns another start

The Ravens will start Joe Flacco against the Texans on Sunday after the rookie QB led Baltimore to a Week 1 win over the Bengals.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:32 am

Federer beats Murray for 5th US Open, 13th major (AP)

AP - Back at his best, back at the top, Roger Federer beat Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Monday to win his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and 13th Grand Slam title overall.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:32 am

Boruc charged over Rangers gesture (AFP)

AFP - Celtic's Artur Boruc will face a disciplinary hearing on September 16 in relation to a gesture the Polish goalkeeper is alleged to have made to Rangers fans during last month's Glasgow derby.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:21 am

May marvels at Tevez's energy

Former Manchester United defender David May has been impressed by the way Argentinian Carlos Tevez has started the season for the Red Devils.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:21 am

Walcott will work on final ball

Theo Walcott wants to follow the path of Cristiano Ronaldo by adding a final ball to his other attributes - but will do it in his own style.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:15 am

Astana say they have no plans with Armstrong

PARIS (Reuters) - Astana have no plans to welcome back seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong if he comes out of retirement, the cycling team said on Tuesday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:55 am

O.J. jury selection enters second day in Las Vegas

Defense lawyers in the O.J. Simpson kidnapping and armed robbery trial are fighting to seat a racially diverse panel that hasn't prejudged whether the former pro football star and his golfing buddy should go to prison
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:49 am

England faces tough Croatia test

Fabio Capello faces his first real test as England coach when his team plays Croatia in a tricky World Cup qualifier.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:27 am

Pistorius wins dramatic 100m gold

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius wins 100m gold while Ben Rushgrove and Libby Clegg take silver medals for Great Britain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:16 am

Astros rookie homers on first pitch in majors (AP)

AP - First pitch in the big leagues, home run.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:16 am

Astros rookie homers on first pitch in majors

Mark Saccomanno quickly made a name for himself Monday night and helped the surging Houston Astros creep closer into playoff contention. Called up from the minors earlier in the day,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:16 am

Petrova warms to Bali with easy tennis win

Russian Nadia Petrova made the adjustment to searing tropical heat Tuesday, posting a 6-3, 6-1 opening win over Japan's Aiko Nakamura to reach the second round of the Bali Open.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:05 am

Petrova warms to Bali with easy tennis win (AFP)

AFP - Russian Nadia Petrova made the adjustment to searing tropical heat Tuesday, posting a 6-3, 6-1 opening win over Japan's Aiko Nakamura to reach the second round of the Bali Open.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 10:05 am

Aussie sports minister pays price for losing GB Olympic bet

Aussie sports minister Kate Ellis dons a Team GB top after losing her Olympic wager
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:47 am

Reds coach ready for derby clash

Mauricio Pellegrino believes Liverpool will contest "the most important derby in the world" when they host Manchester United on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:42 am

City target Kaka loyal to Milan

Brazil playmaker Kaka has brushed aside speculation he could leave AC Milan for big-spending Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:30 am

Tuesday's gossip column

Kaka not tempted to join Man City revolution, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:16 am

Astana team: No plans for Lance to ride with us (AP)

AP - Lance Armstrong's reported comeback won't take place with the Astana cycling team.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:07 am

A World Cup From a Different World

The movie “Kicking It” chronicles the Homeless World Cup through the eyes of seven players in the competition.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

Khan vows to retain trainer Rubio

Amir Khan tells BBC Sport he will stick with Jorge Rubio despite the trainer's fateful suggestion to pick Breidis Prescott as an opponent.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 8:09 am

Westwood fitness worries allayed

Lee Westwood's bout of tonsillitis will not prevent him from competing in the Ryder Cup, his agent claims.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 8:03 am

Red Sox move within half-game of Rays with win

Another full house. A first-place opponent. An outstanding pitchers' duel. Another Yankees-Red Sox late-season game? Not quite.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:43 am

Hyypia shocked at Reds omission

Sami Hyypia admits he faces an uncertain future at Liverpool after being left out of their Champions League squad.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am

Red Sox move within half-game of Rays with win

Another full house. A first-place opponent. An outstanding pitchers' duel. Another Yankees-Red Sox late-season game? Not quite. This time Boston was facing the Tampa Bay Rays, leaders
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am

Angels 12, Yankees 1: Bench-Clearing Fight as Angels Rout Yankees

The Yankees’ season has become a theater of the hopeless. So it was in the sixth inning, when the fourth-place Yankees brawled with the Los Angeles Angels.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:37 am

Federer sharp as ever, wins 5th straight US Open

Roger Federer owns a dazzling array of shots, a keen court sense and a winning disposition. He's also got a pretty good set of ears. And he could hear what the tennis world was saying...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:25 am

Hamilton passed too soon - Massa

Ferrari's Felipe Massa says Lewis Hamilton was "too optimistic" in making the move that led to him being stripped of Belgian Grand Prix victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:21 am

Paralympics Roundup: At Paralympics, Pistorius Sets Pace in the 100

The sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa posted the fastest time in the qualifying heats for the 100 meters, and other news from the Paralympics in Beijing.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:19 am

Armstrong Takes Steps Toward a Return

The cyclist Lance Armstrong recently began proceedings for reinstatement to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s out-of-competition testing pool, a move which may suggest a return to competition.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:06 am

Major League Roundup: The Red Sox Move Closer to the Rays

The Boston Red Sox beat visiting Tampa Bay, 3-0, Monday night to move a half-game behind the struggling Rays for the American League East lead.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:05 am

No Title Leaves Giambi’s Tenure Lacking

As he comes to the end of his seven-year, $120 million contract with the Yankees, Jason Giambi has still not won the championship he was signed to deliver.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:04 am

Jim Trotter: What We Learned -- Broncos-Raiders

A rising rookie, a dreadful offense, other lessons from the Black Hole.
Source: SI.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:04 am

Angels scuffle with Yankees, go on to win easily

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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:04 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Giants Seem Unfazed by Strahan’s Prediction

Now a commentator, Michael Strahan predicted that the Dallas Cowboys, and not the defending champion Giants, will represent the National Football Conference in the next Super Bowl.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:02 am

Packers 24, Vikings 19: Favre Is Missing, but Excitement Isn’t as Packers Win

Aaron Rodgers did a successful impression of a young, swashbuckling Brett Favre in Monday’s season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:01 am

Putting Clipboard Away, Cassel Takes His Turn

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel, who will be replacing the injured Tom Brady next Sunday, has had limited meaningful game experience in recent years.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Tickets to USC-Ohio State game are hard to find

Prices range from $100 to $5,000 on one leading marketplace website and even the players are coming up short getting tickets for family members.

It's the toughest ticket in town, with prices ranging from $100 to $5,000 on one leading marketplace website.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Tom Brady's injury changes everything in AFC

Patriots quarterback, last year's NFL MVP, is out for the season after suffering a knee injury in the season opener. That throws the conference race wide open.

In one cover-your-eyes snap, the NFL has lost for the season one of its biggest stars, and the AFC has become the great wide open.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Tickets to USC-Ohio State game are hard to find

Prices range from $100 to $5,000 on one leading marketplace website. It's the toughest ticket in town, with prices...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

San Diego is a town filled with losers

It's no wonder the people there are jealous of L.A., where all the winners reside.

DINKY TOWN DOWN SOUTH -- What a treat for the small-town losers in San Diego, the local yokels saddled with bad football and baseball teams again, but catching a break finally and getting a glimpse of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they move toward yet another World Series title.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' Francisco Rodriguez could be saving best for last

With 19 games left in the season, 'Frankie' needs three saves to break baseball's single-season standard of 57. His run at the record has Angel Stadium abuzz. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA is a familiar team to Brigham Young

UCLA faced the Cougars twice last season, including in the Las Vegas Bowl, and so defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker is looking for ways to keep the opponent guessing. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA is a familiar team to Brigham Young

UCLA faced the Cougars twice last season, including in the Las Vegas Bowl, and so defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker is looking for ways to keep the opponent guessing.

UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker's task is to prepare for a Brigham Young University team for the third time in a year.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

{Angels gang up on New York, 12-1} {The Angels pull away with a six-run sixth inning that includes a shoving match with the Yankees. Angels' Torii Hunter and Yankees' Ivan Rodriguez are ejected. }

Their 12-1 win includes a six-run sixth inning in which Hunter, Ivan Rodriguez are ejected. The New York Yankees -- the fourth-place ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Quiet, genius at work: Roger Federer wins U.S. Open

The Swiss master wins 13th Grand Slam title and fifth straight at Open, routing first-time Slam finalist Andy Murray. It offers little excitement for fans, but much to admire. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Broncos beat up on rival Raiders, 41-14

Denver rolls up 441 yards of offense and looks like a team that could go far in AFC West. Oakland converts only two of 12 third downs and is flagged for 10 penalties.

OAKLAND -- The Denver Broncos are coming off a rare losing season, haven't made the playoffs in two years, and have a roster infused with 10 first-year players, including rookies at left tackle, starting receiver and punter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers come up empty

Weekend series with the Diamondbacks might have taken something out of the offense, which can't get going in a 4-0 loss to the Padres.

SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers found out on Monday what life was like for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the last five months.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Patriots lose Tom Brady for the season

The quarterback, who was the league's most valuable player last season, will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. Former USC backup Matt Cassel will take over at QB for New England. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Ohio State will turn up heat on USC offensive line

Trojans' blockers shined in opener against Virginia, a 52-7 win in which the team rushed for 218 yards and Mark Sanchez wasn't sacked. But the No. 5 Buckeyes will provide a much sterner test.

Mark Sanchez had all the time in the world.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels gang up on New York, 12-1

The Angels pull away with a six-run sixth inning that includes a shoving match with the Yankees. Angels' Torii Hunter and Yankees' Ivan Rodriguez are ejected.

The New York Yankees -- the fourth-place New York Yankees -- might have to watch the Angels celebrate another American League West championship tonight.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Quiet, genius at work: Roger Federer wins U.S. Open

The Swiss master wins 13th Grand Slam title and fifth straight at Open, routing first-time Slam finalist Andy Murray. It offers little excitement for fans, but much to admire.

NEW YORK -- We expected a very good match, maybe even a great one. What we got on this warm evening in Queens, save for a few brief moments, was a wipeout.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' Francisco Rodriguez could be saving best for last

With 19 games left in the season, 'Frankie' needs three saves to break baseball's single-season standard of 57. His run at the record has Angel Stadium abuzz.

It is Monday night at the ball yard, a buzzing Angel Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Broncos beat up on rival Raiders, 41-14

Denver rolls up 441 yards of offense and looks like a team that could go far in AFC West. Oakland converts only two of 12 third downs and is flagged for 10 penalties. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC cornerback Shareece Wright was detained by police at party

Junior starter is questioned at weekend party in Colton where disturbance led to four arrests. USC cornerback Shareece Wright was detained...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers come up empty

Weekend series with the Diamondbacks might have taken something out of the offense, which can't get going in a 4-0 loss to the Padres. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

N.F.L. Analysis: Brady’s Injury Alters Expectations in A.F.C.

The potentially devastating injury to the New England quarterback sucked the air out of the N.F.L.’s first weekend.

Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:59 am

Wojciechowski: Rodgers lives up to hype in debut

Aaron Rodgers didn't erase the memory of Brett Favre on Monday, but he did start to establish his own legacy.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:58 am

Paralympics wheelchair race to be repeated after medals handed out

A Paralympic wheelchair race will be repeated even though the medal ceremony has already been held, Beijing Games organisers said Tuesday. The women's 5,000 metres on Monday...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:54 am

Aussies ring changes for decider

Australia make five changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand, who are unchanged.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:53 am

Mets' Wagner to have surgery, likely out all of '09

Mets closer Billy Wagner needs elbow surgery that likely will sideline him through the 2009 season.

Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:47 am

Lincecum shines, Molina homers in Giants' victory

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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:42 am

BoSox chip away at East lead with shutout of Rays

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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:42 am

Brady to undergo surgery, miss rest of season

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will undergo surgery on an injured left knee and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:34 am

West Ham ready to seal Zola deal

West Ham want Gianfranco Zola to be their new boss and expect to agree a deal with him by Thursday, BBC Sport understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:27 am

Red Sox give record-setting crowd a win

Fenway Park was sold out for a Major League-record 456th consecutive game and the Boston Red Sox made sure the fans went home happy. Jason Bay homered and Jon Lester threw 7...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:23 am

Ivan Rodriguez, Torii Hunter ejected after fight

Yankees catcher Ivan Rodriguez took an openhanded swing at Torii Hunter after getting shoved in the back by the Angels star, and both players were ejected following a bench-clearing scuffle
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:22 am

Healthy Cutler leads Broncos past Raiders 41-14 (AP)

AP - Jay Cutler's strength and rocket arm are back like never before now that his diabetes is under control.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:18 am

The Paralympic sprinter who helped 'Blade Runner' beat him

Paralympic sprinter Brian Frasure's experiences in the sport inspired him to take up a career in prosthetics, skills that helped rival "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius beat him on the track.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Sep 2008 | 6:16 am

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