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Kuznetsova avenges Li in Japan tennis open (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:19 pm Beijing bids Paralympic farewellLondon is set to take over as the Paralympic host city, as Beijing bids farewell to the Games in a final closing ceremony.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:59 am Colts safety Sanders could be out 6 weeks (AP)AP - All-Pro safety Bob Sanders could miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain sustained during the Indianapolis Colts' win last Sunday over Minnesota.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:54 am ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:52 am Rain will aid Hamilton - McLarenMcLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh says Lewis Hamilton's wet-weather skills could prove decisive in the drivers' championship this season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:47 am Lannan holds Mets to 1 hit; Nationals win 7-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 11:37 am FIFA probes racist taunting by Croatian fansFIFA has opened an investigation into allegations that Croatia's fans racially abused England striker Emile Heskey during a World Cup qualifying match last week.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:53 am Howard leads Phils into first; Cubs beat SabathiaThe New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers appear headed in the opposite direction _ no matter who is managing them. Howard cracked a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning for his fourth hit...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:25 am Howard rallies Phils into first place in NL East (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:24 am Fifa to probe Heskey racial abuseFifa will investigate alleged racial abuse directed at Emile Heskey by Croatia fans during England's win in Zagreb last week.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:23 am FA to look into Ferguson remarksThe Football Association looks into remarks made by Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson about referees' chief Keith Hackett.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 10:16 am Guthrie escapes additional FA ban for horror tackle (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:54 am Petrov misses Cyprus tripTeam news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup first round, first leg match.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:48 am Calzaghe one of greatest - JonesRoy Jones Jr compares Joe Calzaghe to Rocky Marciano ahead of their clash at Madison Square Garden on 8 November.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:42 am Hackett backed after Fergie blastReferees chief Keith Hackett has been cleared of any responsibility for the decision to overrule John Terry's red card at Manchester City.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:32 am Fergie fuming over Terry reprieveManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is furious at the decision to overturn Chelsea captain John Terry's sending off last weekend.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:32 am Guthrie escapes increased FA banThe FA says Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie will receive no further punishment for breaking the leg of Hull's Craig Fagan.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 9:16 am N.F.L. Roundup: Former Giant Ingram Sentenced to 7 Years for FraudIt was the third term behind bars for the former Giants receiver Mark Ingram, who starred in the 1991 Super Bowl.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:47 am World Week In Pictures, Sep. 17Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:18 am Rangers Adjust to Life After JagrThe atmosphere in the Rangers training camp has clearly changed after the departure of Jaromir Jagr to a Russian club.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:13 am Yankees’ Deal May Have Violated Law, Report SaysNew York City and the Yankees may have violated federal tax regulations and state laws in using $943 million in tax-exempt bonds to build the baseball team’s new stadium, according to a report.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 8:07 am Stark: Dramatic wins story of the season for the RaysThe Rays' story just keeps getting more and more amazing, Jayson Stark writes after the Rays earn a dramatic win over the Red Sox to remain atop the AL East.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:53 am Lee off to shaky start in badminton Japan Open defenceMalaysia's Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei got off to a shaky start in the defence of his Japan Open title Wednesday, battling from behind to beat unfancied Chinese Zhu Weilun 25-23,Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:49 am Ancelotti under pressure at ailing MilanUEFA Cup Preview: Carlo Ancelotti is feeling the heat as AC Milan starts its campaign in Europe's second-tier competition.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:45 am Nervousness Is First Hazard for a Youthful U.S. RosterIt remains to be seen if the three rookies of this year’s Ryder Cup will melt in the cauldron come Friday morning.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:44 am Major League Roundup: Phillies Climb Into First With Nationals’ HelpBrad Lidge escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and Philadelphia moved a half-game in front of the fading Mets, who lost, 1-0, at Washington.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:41 am Extra Time: New League for Women Seeks LongevityThe Women’s Professional Soccer league plans to add at least two more teams for 2010 and will hold drafts nationwide.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:41 am Sports Of the Times: Games and Players Are Beginning to DwindleAs they deal with the pressure of another tight race to the postseason, the Mets are keeping the atmosphere and the players as loose as possible.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am Mets Notebook: Knight Ties Mets’ Start to Beijing PressureIn Monday’s game against the Nationals, Brandon Knight will have to draw on his experience in the 2008 Olympics and pitch under pressure.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am White Sox 6, Yankees 2: Yankees Fall, but Jeter Breaks a Gehrig RecordDerek Jeter made history on Tuesday night by breaking Lou Gehrig’s 71-year-old record for most hits at Yankee Stadium. But it still didn’t save the Yankees from another loss.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:39 am Sports Business: Friends Are Invited to Parks’ FarewellsThe Yankees and the Mets have said little, if anything, about their plans to say farewell to their old stadiums.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:38 am India's 'rebel' cricket league takes on ICC after Bangladesh signingsThe unrecognised Indian Cricket League took a swipe at the sport's governing body on Wednesday after signing 11 Bangladesh internationals for their second season. The ICL,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:35 am Ronaldo's United return boosts TevezManchester United's Carlos Tevez feels having Cristiano Ronaldo back is like gaining an extra player ahead of Wednesday's visit of Villarreal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:30 am Floyd helps White Sox extend lead in AL CentralFloyd refused to give in to Jason Giambi during a long at-bat with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Floyd finally struck out the Yankee slugger on the 12th pitch, and the White Sox...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:22 am Yankees see play-off hopes fadeDerek Jeter overhauls another Yankees record, but his team stumble again in their struggle to reach the play-offs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:20 am Azinger calls on 13th man to spur on USPaul Azinger was watching from his cart on the 13th hole when he decided to toss a few lapel pins toward his 13th man. The Kentucky crowd went nuts, clamoring to get its hands on the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:17 am Azinger calls on 13th man to spur on US (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:17 am U.S. Davis Cup team still believe despite lossesMADRID (Reuters) - U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe remains confident his team can upset Spain in this week's semi-final, despite losing two first-choice players and facing arguably...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:05 am Angels might have new look in 2009Owner Arte Moreno says payroll will not be much higher, which means decisions must be made on free agents.OAKLAND -- Even if the Angels win the World Series in October, it will be impossible, based on the financial parameters laid out by Arte Moreno on Tuesday, to keep this entire team together for 2009. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am With Mike Stoops, there's no sibling revelry in ArizonaWhile the coach's brother Bob thrives at Oklahoma, Arizona has yet to post a winning season under Mike, who's in his fifth year. Fans are getting impatient.Hiring Mike Stoops as Arizona coach in 2004 to clean up the circus-tent mess John Mackovic left behind made a lot of family-tree sense. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Long Beach Cabrillo adds two transfers to boys' basketball teamErvin Ware, a junior guard who started at Cerritos Gahr last season, and Keith Shamburger, a junior guard who was the Division V player of the year at La Verne Lutheran, enroll in school. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am USC's defensive line steps up its productionThe unit had a quiet performance in the opener against Virginia, but dominated an experienced Ohio State team.USC defensive linemen heard it nearly nonstop during the two weeks leading up to the Ohio State game. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Lakers to raise ticket prices for 'premium' gamesSeats for seven contests will cost $10 to $55 more. The Lakers on Tuesday unveiled a ticket premium that will...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am John Lackey has rough night for AngelsPitching on nine days' rest, he goes only 51/3 innings in 8-1 loss to the A's.OAKLAND -- On the day Manager Mike Scioscia essentially named him the Game 1 starter for the American League division series, John Lackey didn't pitch much like an ace Tuesday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Padraig Harrington's connections to his home course run deepHis father, Paddy, helped build Stackstown Golf Club in Dublin, Ireland.DUBLIN, Ireland -- You're kidding, right? You mean the world's latest iconic golfer, winner of half of the last six majors, best player on the dynastic European team entering the Ryder Cup in Kentucky . . . he learned and ripened on a course his father and other policemen built by hand and opened in 1976 with nine scraggly holes? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Casey Blake leads offense in Dodgers' winThe third baseman, acquired in late July, says he now feels comfortable with the team. PITTSBURGH -- Casey Blake...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Padraig Harrington's connections to his home course run deepHis father, Paddy, helped build Stackstown Golf Club in Dublin, Ireland. DUBLIN, Ireland -- You're kidding, right?...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am John Lackey has rough night for AngelsPitching on nine days' rest, he goes only 51/3 innings in 8-1 loss to the A's. OAKLAND -- On the day Manager Mike Scioscia essentially...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Pac-10 football takes a beatingConference teams won only three games last weekend and were 0-4 against the Mountain West Conference. In the aftermath...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am USC's Mark Sanchez moving up Heisman pollTrojans quarterback surges in ratings after four-touchdown performance against Ohio State; Missouri's Chase Daniel remains the leader. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am USC's defensive line steps up its productionThe unit had a quiet performance in the opener against Virginia, but dominated an experienced Ohio State team. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Coaches making changes to UCLA's offenseThe Bruins' offense has only two touchdowns in two games, leading to a shake-up on the line.Freshman tackle Jeff Baca was taking repetitions with the first team. Freshman running back Derrick Coleman was getting repeated carries at tailback. Brandon Bennett settled in at right guard. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am In-season pickup Manny Ramirez deserves MVP considerationText messages from press row . . .Considering all the hand-wringing over his dreadlocks, it's ironic that Manny Ramirez Manny Ramirez is following in the footsteps of Sal " the Barber " Maglie . . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Closing costs price Angels out of this marketFrancisco Rodriguez has had a season for the ages with 58 saves, but that doesn't make him worth $75 million. Angels should save their money for other needs.He has saved day games, night games, winning streaks, road trips, confidence, face, butts and souls. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Lakers to raise ticket prices for 'premium' gamesSeats for seven contests will cost $10 to $55 more.The Lakers on Tuesday unveiled a ticket premium that will add as much as $55 to the cost of an admission to seven home games during the 2008-09 season against such top-flight competitors as the Celtics, Cavaliers and Mavericks. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am In-season pickup Manny Ramirez deserves MVP considerationText messages from press row . . . Considering all the hand-wringing over his dreadlocks, it's ironic that Manny Ramirez Manny Ramirez...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Angels might have new look in 2009Owner Arte Moreno says payroll will not be much higher, which means decisions must be made on free agents. Even...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Casey Blake leads offense in Dodgers' winThe third baseman, acquired in late July, says he now feels comfortable with the team.PITTSBURGH -- Casey Blake was laughing again. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am Tomlin: Roethlisberger's shoulder not separatedSteelers coach Mike Tomlin clarified the status of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder: Sprained but not separated.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 6:45 am Djokovic, Tsonga to play tennis at Brisbane InternationalWorld No.3 Novak Djokovic and French star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga -- the finalists in this year's Australian Open -- will top the draw at the Brisbane International, organisers said Wednesday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 6:43 am China's Olympic dairy supply safe: govtChina said Wednesday its supply of dairy products to the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics have been free of a chemical contained in milk powder that has killed three babies. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 6:31 am Merriman's surgery successfulRedskins tight end Chris Cooley accidentally exposed himself in a picture posted on his personal Web site Sunday. Deadspin.com, by way of ProFootballTalk.com, explains how it happened:Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:54 am Brewers continue late season droop with Cubs lossCHICAGO (Reuters) - Dale Sveum was unable to prevent the reeling Milwaukee Brewers from suffering a fifth straight defeat, the interim manager's first game in charge ending in a 5-4 loss toSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:51 am Wednesday's gossip columnDubai Investment Group is not in negotiations to buy NewcastleSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:27 am Baseball roundup: Tuesday's action on the diamondsCC Sabathia finally lost in the National League, Ryan Dempster remained dominant at Wrigley Field, and Dale Sveum couldn't stop the bleeding in his debut as manager of the Milwaukee...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2008 | 5:09 am Cubs hand CC 1st NL loss; Brewers lose 5th in rowVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 4:56 am Rays take East lead with walk-off win vs. BoSoxVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 4:18 am Dempster wins 16th, Cubs hand Sabathia 1st NL loss (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:41 am Jeter breaks Gehrig's hits mark at Yankee StadiumDerek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium, singling in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:35 am Navarro's single in 9th keeps Rays atop AL East (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 3:11 am White Sox stifle Yanks despite Jeter's record hit (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2008 | 2:26 am Witness contradicts own testimony at Simpson trialA key witness in the O.J. Simpson robbery trial was confronted with contradictions in his testimony, including his claim that he didn't try to profit from the casino hotel room confrontation that led to charges against the former football star.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 1:43 am Ohio St.'s Wells questionable for Saturday vs. TroyBeanie Wells is listed as questionable for Saturday's game, and the quarterback spot is up in the air for Ohio State.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 1:33 am Ailing Seahawks bring back Robinson, add ColbertDesperate for a healthy wide receiver, the Seahawks reached back into their past and signed former first-rounder Koren Robinson to a one-year contract Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:51 am Jeter tops Gehrig hits mark at Yankee StadiumRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:48 am Police: DT Kelly arrested on suspicion of DUIRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:34 am Texans eyeing Rice Stadium if Reliant isn't readyTexans owner Bob McNair has discussed the possibility of his team playing at Rice Stadium if repairs to Reliant Stadium from Hurricane Ike can't be made in time for its first home game on Oct. 5.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2008 | 12:20 am No scars from losses - MickelsonPhil Mickelson insists the US team will not carry any mental scars from previous defeats going into this week's Ryder Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:51 pm Ex-NFL WR Ingram gets 7+ years in federal jailRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:37 pm Champions League Roundup, Sep. 16Champions League Roundup: While Inter, Barcelona and Chelsea won, Roma was humiliated by CFR Cluj.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:31 pm Chelsea beats Bordeaux 4-0 in Champions LeagueChelsea's quest to return to the Champions League final began with a 4-0 thumping of French side Bordeaux.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:27 pm Liverpool beats Marseille 2-1 in Champions LeagueSteven Gerrard scored two goals Tuesday for Liverpool to come from behind to win 2-1 at Marseille in Group D of the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:26 pm Red Sox GM Epstein nearing contract extensionRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 10:01 pm Auburn RB Lester practices, but status uncertain (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:51 pm Steelers: Roethlisberger has sprained shoulderRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 9:11 pm Texans considering Rice for next game at homeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 7:41 pm Referee association backs Hochuli after mistakeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:54 pm Preseason expectations that haven't worked out thus farWe're just two weeks into the NFL season, but there are already some preseason predictions that aren't playing out. Don Banks reveals what he's seen so far.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2008 | 5:23 pm
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