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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 1:40 pm

Longtime coach: Armstrong as driven as ever

Lance Armstrong's former coach Chris Carmichael says the cyclist is ready for a comeback.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 1:36 pm

QB by committee? Thigpen may see action for KC

Herm Edwards is hinting that the Kansas City Chiefs may go with some sort of two-quarterback system while Brodie Croyle is sidelined with a separated shoulder.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 1:25 pm

Austin Murphy: Lance returns to prove a point

Put the tabloids on notice: Lance Armstrong is returning to cycling. The seven-time Tour de France winner says he has a point to prove, writes Austin Murphy.
Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:32 pm

Hantuchova opens tennis title bid in Bali (AFP)

Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia returns the ball against Olga Savchuk of Ukraine during Bali International Tennis Tournament in Nusa Dua. Hantuchova launched her quest for a first career WTA title at the Bali Open with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Ukrainian Olga Savchuk.(AFP/Sonny Tumbelaka)AFP - Top seed Daniela Hantuchova launched her quest for a first career WTA title at the Bali Open on Wednesday with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Ukrainian Olga Savchuk.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:28 pm

Seton Hall recruit sues NCAA over eligibility

A Seton Hall basketball recruit who was declared ineligible to play has sued the Big East Conference and the NCAA. Michael Glover enrolled at Seton Hall in 2007, but was ruled ineligible
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:28 pm

Seton Hall recruit sues NCAA over eligibility (AP)

AP - A Seton Hall basketball recruit who was declared ineligible to play has sued the Big East Conference and the NCAA.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:28 pm

Ferdinand fit for Croatia clash

Rio Ferdinand is set to return to England's defence against Croatia, while Joe Cole, David Beckham and Emile Heskey could also start.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:23 pm

Hantuchova opens tennis title bid in Bali

Top seed Daniela Hantuchova launched her quest for a first career WTA title at the Bali Open on Wednesday with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Ukrainian Olga Savchuk. The 25-year-old
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:59 am

Arbeloa eyeing United scalp

Alvaro Arbeloa thinks Liverpool can grab their first win over Manchester United in four years even without Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:33 am

Rafa: Carra can make it as Reds boss

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed Jamie Carragher to fulfil his ambition of one day taking over the managerial hot-seat at Anfield.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:33 am

Rays beat Red Sox 5-4, increase lead in AL East (AP)

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Scott Kazmir delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - Pinch-hitter Dan Johnson homered off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning to tie it, and Dioner Navarro doubled in the go-ahead run Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to snap a four-game skid and extend their lead in the AL East.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:30 am

Jayawardene wants Twenty20 review

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene wants to see just one big Twenty20 tournament a year to safeguard Test and one-day international cricket.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:17 am

Armstrong coming out of retirement for Tour (AP)

In this July 24, 2005 file photo, Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, holds the winner's trophy after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race, during ceremonies on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, after the 21st and final stage of the race between Corbeil-Essonnes, south of Paris, and the French capital. Armstrong is getting back on his bike, determined to win an eighth Tour de France. The Tour 'is the intention,' Armstrong's spokesman Mark Higgins told The Associated Press, 'but we've got some homework to do over there.' (AP Photo/Bernard Papon, File, pool)AP - Look out France, Lance Armstrong is making a comeback.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:15 am

Tour de France open to Armstrong, director says

Lance Armstrong will be able to compete in next year's Tour de France as long as he fully submits to the latest anti-doping controls, the race's director Christian Prudhomme said on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:11 am

Trappatoni names unchanged team

Giovanni Trappatoni names an unchanged line-up for the World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:09 am

USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition: Chase for the Cup

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A special edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly devoted to the Sprint Cup hits newsstands today. Chase for the Cup gives NASCAR fans
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 11:00 am

Drog could get his teeth into City

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari hopes Didier Drogba can play 45 minutes against Manchester City on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 10:42 am

Armstrong coming out of retirement for Tour de France

AUSTIN, Texas - Look out France, Lance Armstrong is making a comeback. The 36-year-old Armstrong is breaking out of his three-year retirement and aiming to win yet another Tour de...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 10:38 am

Britain on top in Paralympics as Polish Olympian targets gold

Britain leapfrogged China to return to the top of the Beijing Paralympics medals table on Wednesday, as Poland's Olympic table tennis star Natalia Partyka prepared for her gold medal match.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 10:22 am

Expedia Drafts Quarterbacks to Help NFL Fans 'Go Like Pro' This Football Season

Seahawks' Matt Hasselbeck and Redskins' Jason Campbell to Star in National Campaign BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the National Football...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 10:00 am

World Week In Pictures, Sep. 10

Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:58 am

Pettersen, Pressel set for China's first golf LPGA

World number four Suzann Pettersen and rising US star Morgan Pressel have both joined the field for next month's US LPGA debut in China, organisers said on Wednesday. World...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:55 am

Power surge: Big night for NL's biggest sluggers

Big boppers all over the National League are driving their teams toward the playoffs, hitting one home run after another in a rousing MVP race. All four of those sluggers cracked key...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:29 am

Power surge: Big night for NL's biggest sluggers (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols watches his three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)AP - Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez, Carlos Delgado, Lance Berkman.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:29 am

I ain't getting on no plane - Adebayor

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor refused to get on a Togo team plane ahead of a World Cup qualifier because he feared it would crash.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:24 am

Fab not keen on Eastlands switch

Influential Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has brushed off speculation linking him with a move to big-spending Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:18 am

Armstrong to make shock comeback

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement to try to win an eighth Tour de France.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:12 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 | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:07 am

55-Year Old Grandmother Documenting Journey of Running Seven Marathons Across Seven Continents

Compassionate Runner, Linda Quirk, Calls for More Donations, As Part of Her Goal of Raising One Million Dollars for Caron Treatment Centers - The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center That
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 9:06 am

Buckeyes Expect Wells to Return

Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel said on Tuesday that he expected running back Chris (Beanie) Wells to play against No. 1 Southern California on Saturday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

No Surgery for Bryant

Kobe Bryant will not have surgery on his right pinkie because recovery would take too long, he said Tuesday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

Former U.F.C. Champ Found Dead

Evan Tanner, a former U.F.C. middleweight champion, was found in the desert east of San Diego on Monday. A preliminary coroner’s report suggests he died of heat exposure.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

Blake Left Off U.S. Davis Cup Roster Against Spain

Sam Querrey was chosen ahead of James Blake for the best-of-five series against Spain, but the reasons remain unclear.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:19 am

Pakistan one-day series in doubt

Pakistan are unlikely to go ahead with their planned one-day series with Sri Lanka later this month because of a lack of sponsor interest.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:18 am

Major League Roundup: Marlins Hold Off Late Rally by Phillies

Jorge Cantú, Mike Jacobs and Cody Ross homered and the visiting Florida Marlins held off the Philadelphia Phillies for a 10-8 victory Tuesday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:12 am

Wagner Not Giving Up, but Says Mets Should Move On

Billy Wagner said that he would recover from an elbow injury and return to baseball, but also said that the Mets would be “stupid” if they did not pursue an elite closer in the off-season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:11 am

Belichick Declines to Sign Simms and Rattay

In the wake of Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury, the Patriots sent free agents Chris Simms and Tim Rattay home Monday afternoon without even working them out.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:11 am

Sports of The Times: Mets Have a Decision to Make With Manuel

Problems in the Mets bullpen have catapulted interim manager Jerry Manuel into his finest hour, but when will the team drop the interim from his title?


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:10 am

Yankees 7, Angels 1: Yankees Get Stellar Start From an Unexpected Source

Alfredo Aceves worked seven strong innings in his first major league start, allowing one run, five hits and no walks as the Yankees won in Anaheim.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:10 am

Looking to Prove Itself on a National Stage

As the fifth-ranked Buckeyes prepare to visit No. 1 U.S.C. for perhaps the marquee game of the regular season, they are accompanied by a bandwagon full of skeptics.


Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:10 am

McLaren lodge Belgian GP appeal

McLaren lodge an appeal against the punishment that stripped Lewis Hamilton of his Belgian Grand Prix victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Sep 2008 | 8:09 am

Scorching Dodgers handle Pads, extend West lead

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:01 am

Pac-10 coaches stewing over controversial penalty

USC's Pete Carroll and others dispute unsportsmanlike-conduct call on Washington's Jake Locker, which helped lead to a failed extra-point try that prevented Huskies from forcing overtime against BYU. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Andre Ethier helps Dodgers increase lead

Outfielder knocks in four runs in the last two innings as Dodgers rally. Andre Ethier tried to look like Manny...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Andre Ethier helps Dodgers increase lead

Outfielder knocks in four runs in the last two innings as Dodgers rally.

SAN DIEGO -- Andre Ethier tried to look like Manny. He laughed like Manny. Then he knocked in runs like Manny.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

To a man, Trojans should be motivated for this one

Incendiary comments by Ohio State receiver Ray Small are sure to resonate at USC leading up to Saturday's game, which will answer a simple question: Who's the man?

The leader of the Ohio State program fell all over his sweater vest spouting admiration for the USC program Tuesday, Coach Jim Tressel claiming he believed that the Trojans played football "the right way."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Pac-10 coaches stewing over controversial penalty

USC's Pete Carroll and others dispute unsportsmanlike-conduct call on Washington's Jake Locker, which helped lead to a failed extra-point try that prevented Huskies from forcing overtime against BYU.

Three days after the controversial penalty against Washington quarterback Jake Locker , a call that helped cost the Huskies a chance at overtime against Brigham Young, the grumbling continued among Pacific 10 Conference coaches.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Yankees rookie pitcher keeps Angels bats quiet

Alfredo Aceves, making his first big league start, holds the Angels to one run and five hits in seven innings of a 7-1 New York victory.

Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston's top two starting pitchers, don't really scare the Angels, who have defeated both this season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Lance Armstrong will return to bicycle road racing

The seven-time Tour de France winner says he will try to win an eighth as he returns to sport to raise cancer awareness.

Lance Armstrong's announcement Tuesday of his return to professional bicycle road racing after a three-year break raised more questions than it answered.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant won't have surgery on his injured finger

The Lakers guard will report to training camp as scheduled when it begins later this month.

Kobe Bryant will forgo surgery on his right pinkie finger and report to training camp as scheduled when it begins later this month, the Lakers' guard and reigning NBA most valuable player announced Tuesday on his website.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC not surprised that Ohio State's Wells will play

Trojans Coach Pete Carroll had predicted that the star running back would recover from a foot injury in time to play against the top-ranked USC.

USC Coach Pete Carroll was not surprised.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant won't have surgery on his injured finger

The Laker will report to training camp as scheduled when it begins later this month. Kobe Bryant will forgo surgery...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

USC not surprised that Ohio State's Wells will play

Trojans Coach Pete Carroll had predicted that the star running back would recover from a foot injury in time to play against the top-ranked USC. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Lance Armstrong will return to bicycle road racing

The seven-time Tour de France winner says he will try to win an eighth as he returns to sport to raise cancer awareness. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Bruins are a little banged up

Korey Bosworth and Brigham Harwell sit out part of practice, but both are expected to play Saturday.

The thin powder blue line had more moments of concern Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Yankees rookie pitcher keeps Angels bats quiet

Alfredo Aceves, making his first big league start, holds the Angels to one run and five hits in seven innings of a 7-1 New York victory. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Bruins are a little banged up

Korey Bosworth and Brigham Harwell sit out part of practice, but both are expected to play Saturday. The thin...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Ocho Cinco jersey to cost Chad

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Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 6:35 am

Dodgers' golden voice deserves a bronze statue

As one of the team s greatest icons, it s well past time to honor Scully. The idea came in an e-mail, then became Tuesday's Last Word,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 6:15 am

Dodgers' golden voice deserves a bronze statue

As one of the team s greatest icons, it s well past time to honor Scully.

The idea came in an e-mail, then became Tuesday's Last Word, someone asking, why not a statue of Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Sep 2008 | 6:15 am

Chargers linebacker Merriman ruled out for season (Reuters)

San Diego Chargers Shawne Merriman walks off the field after losing to the Carolina Panthers on a last second touchdown pass in their NFL football game in San Diego, California September 7, 2008. (Mike Blake/Reuters)Reuters - San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is to undergo knee surgery and will miss the rest of the season, the team said on Tuesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 5:19 am

Giants, Jets Have Bright Futures in the Secondary

In the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Redskins, Giants rookie safety Kenny Phillips tackled Washington wide receiver Santana Moss for a 4-yard gain on third-and-17, keeping him in bounds,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 5:00 am

Howard's Peculiar Statistics May Determine Race

Over the 13 games from August 26 through the start of last night's game, a crucial span during which his team played its top rivals five times and stayed alive in the pennant race by clawing its way to...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Sep 2008 | 5:00 am

Pujols says he's mulling offseason elbow surgery

Albert Pujols told a St. Louis television station that he's considering offseason surgery to repair a damaged ligament in his right elbow, a procedure that could cost him the start of next season.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 4:58 am

Delgado's two HRs help Mets add to NL East lead

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 4:42 am

Rays stay in first with 9th-inning rally past BoSox

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Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 4:13 am

Merriman will have surgery, miss rest of season

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Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 3:56 am

Chargers' Merriman to have surgery, miss season

The San Diego Chargers have announced that linebacker Shawne Merriman will be placed on injured reserve so he can undergo total reconstructive surgery, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 3:32 am

Merriman pulls plug on season, will have surgery (AP)

AP - Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 3:30 am

Relief: Cubs get good news on Zambrano, Harden

The Cubs received encouraging news on pitchers Rich Harden and Carlos Zambrano on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 3:17 am

Titans' Young has MCL sprain, no time for return

Vince Young has a sprained MCL, but the team wouldn't set a timetable for his return.
Source: ESPN.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 3:11 am

Croatia equals crunch time for Capello's England (AFP)

Croatia national football team's coach Slaven Bilic looks on during a training session on September 8 in Brezice, Slovenia. Croatia will play their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match against England in Zagreb on September 10.(AFP/Denis Lovrovic)AFP - Fabio Capello owes his position as the world's best paid coach to Croatia, but England's Italian manager would be unwise to anticipate any further favours from Slaven Bilic and his squad here on Wednesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 2:41 am

Don Banks: Be careful of drawing Week 1 conclusions

After one week, should we conclude that the NFC has the elite QBs? Should we believe the Browns are duds or the Bears aren't? Not so fast, writes Don Banks.
Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 2:16 am

Belichick: Patriots in no hurry to sign a new QB

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Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 1:12 am

Concern for Titans' Young prompts cops search

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Source: SI.com | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:49 am

Fisher: Titans couldn't wait on safety of QB Young (AP)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young rolls on the ground after spraining his knee in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. The Titans won 17-10 but Young left the game and is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Russell)AP - Jeff Fisher said Tuesday night the Tennessee Titans didn't have the luxury of waiting to be sure about the safety of their quarterback Vince Young before calling police for help in finding him.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Sep 2008 | 12:47 am

U.S. must address issues despite qualifying results

TRECKER: Problems with the U.S. team are being masked by results ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:51 pm

Bryant opts against finger surgery (Reuters)

Kobe Bryant of the U.S. slam dunks against China during their Group B men's basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)Reuters - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has opted against surgery on his little finger in order to take part in pre-season training.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:44 pm

Ohio State's forgotten quarterback

Todd Boeckman still holding his own against the challenge of freshman Terrelle Pryor.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It might not seem fair, all this commotion over the new quarterback at Ohio State.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Sep 2008 | 11:35 pm

Capello brings up Wembley concern

England coach Fabio Capello believes his side will perform with more freedom in Zagreb than they would if playing at home.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:46 pm

Buckeyes star Wells given OK to return vs. USC

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Source: SI.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 9:04 pm

Why Favre might be kicking himself; more MMQB mailbag

SI.com's Peter King discusses an interesting Brett Favre scenario that could have played out and more thoughts on the fallout from Tom Brady's left knee injury.
Source: SI.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 8:49 pm

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 | 6:07 pm

Tom Verducci: Baseball's closer-minded problem

There's a problem with the soft way bullpens are handled today.
Source: SI.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 5:08 pm

Tracking the races following Week 1

A reborn quarterback leads MVP race, plus more in Awards Watch.
Source: SI.com | 9 Sep 2008 | 4:15 pm

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 | 2:25 pm

Harmison gets $1m Stanford chance

Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison is named in England's 15-man squad for the $20m (£11.5m) Stanford Super Series.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Sep 2008 | 1:02 pm

Injury-hit Italy to remodel lineup against Georgia

Injury-hit Italy is looking to regroup against Georgia after scraping by with a 2-1 victory at Cyprus in World Cup qualifying.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Sep 2008 | 12:27 pm