World Sports Headlines for September 20, 2008

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 6:00 pm

US win doubles to reduce deficit

A battling doubles win by Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish keeps the United States' hopes alive in their Davis Cup semi-final against Spain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:47 pm

Westwood, Garcia back in the Ryder Cup mix (AP)

AP - Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood had the morning off, then returned to the Ryder Cup mix Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:46 pm

Liverpool go top of Premier League but title credentials take a knock

Liverpool moved to the top of the English Premier League for at least a few hours but there were no celebrations around Anfield as the Reds laboured to a goalless draw at home to Stoke...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:42 pm

Klinsmann rues 'black' Saturday as Bremen rout Bayern (AFP)

AFP - Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann could only rue his side's 'black' Saturday as Werder Bremen routed the defending Bundesliga champions 5-2 in Munich.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:37 pm

Klinsmann rues 'black' Saturday as Bremen rout Bayern

Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann could only rue his side's 'black' Saturday as Werder Bremen routed the defending Bundesliga champions 5-2 in Munich. Bremen's teenage...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:36 pm

Europeans make their move at Ryder Cup (AP)

AP - Even with Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood reduced to the role of spectators, the Europeans cut into a commanding U.S. lead at the Ryder Cup on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:29 pm

Europe cuts into U.S. lead in Ryder Cup

Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood sit out the morning alternate-shot matches, which leave the Americans clinging to a 7-5 advantage. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:20 pm

Europe cuts into U.S. lead in Ryder Cup

Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood sit out the morning alternate-shot matches, which leave the Americans clinging to a 7-5 advantage.

LOUISVILLE -- No Sergio Garcia, no Lee Westwood, no problem for the Europe team that trimmed the U.S. lead to 7-5 in the Ryder Cup's alternate-shot matches this morning.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:20 pm

Premier League Roundup, Sep. 20

PL Roundup: Stoke drew 0-0 at Liverpool and West Ham beat Newcastle 3-1 in Gianfranco Zola's first game in charge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:14 pm

Red Sox, closing in on playoffs, face Jays

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:11 pm

Europe closes gap to two points

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) - Europe, with important contributions from rookies Justin Rose, Oliver Wilson and Graeme McDowell, narrowed the U.S. Ryder Cup lead to two points after the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:08 pm

U.S. gets doubles win, stays alive in Davis Cup

Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish rallied from a set down and then held off Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday as the U.S. staved off elimination by Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 5:06 pm

Europe launch Ryder Cup fightback

Henrik Stenson and Ryder Cup debutant Oliver Wilson produce a stunning comeback as Europe reduce the deficit to 7-5 against the United States.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:58 pm

Stade Francais's Leguizamon taken to hospital

Stade Francais's backrow forward Juan-Manuel Leguizamon was taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious in a high tackle during their 37-16 French Top 14 championship victory over...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:56 pm

Leipheimer wins, Contador tightens golden grip

Alberto Contador's bid to join an elite club to have won all three major Tours appears intact after the Spaniard finished second in the final time trial of the Tour of Spain Saturday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:49 pm

USA send Davis Cup semi-final with Spain into last day decider

The United States kept alive its hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish beat Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a five-set thriller to reduce the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:47 pm

USA send Davis Cup semi-final with Spain into last day decider (AFP)

AFP - The United States kept alive its hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish beat Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco of Spain in a five-set thriller to reduce the home side's lead to 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:46 pm

Promise of Points Gives Way to Sputtering Start

In the Southeast Conference, Auburn is 8th in total offense, 11th in third-down conversions, 11th in pass offense and last in red-zone offense.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:46 pm

Songs Open Doors to the Inner Sanctum

It was 1948 when Paul Simon suddenly realized he was a Yankee fan. Sixty years later, he reminisces about his experiences at Yankee Stadium.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:23 pm

Back Nine at Valhalla Tailor Made for Rallies

Dan Jenkins wrote in the pages of Golf Digest that more things could happen on the back nine at Valhalla than anywhere except Augusta National. That certainly proved true Friday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:17 pm

Bundesliga Roundup, Sep. 20

Bundesliga Roundup: Markus Rosenberg scored two goals to help Werder Bremen win 5-2 at Bayern Munich.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:16 pm

Europeans try to make their move at Ryder Cup

Even with Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood reduced to the role of spectators, the Europeans tried to cut into a commanding U.S. lead at the Ryder Cup on Saturday. Ian Poulter and Justin...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:12 pm

Trezeguet hopes knee operation will prolong career

Juventus striker David Trezeguet hopes a knee operation will help to prolong his career by several years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:04 pm

West Ham 3-1 Newcastle

David di Michele's brace sets up West Ham's win over Newcastle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:04 pm

Mourinho: 'There's no one better than me'

Jose Mourinho is trying to ditch his "Special One" title. The Inter Milan boss now says there is no one better than him.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:03 pm

Blackburn 1-0 Fulham

Blackburn snatch a late winner after boss Paul Ince makes a series of attacking substitutions in a bruising encounter at Ewood Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 4:01 pm

Northampton 24-20 Wasps

Northampton hand struggling champions Wasps their third straight defeat of the new Premiership season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:56 pm

Hearts 1-0 Inverness CT

Hearts climb up to second place in the league with a narrow home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:53 pm

3-0 Iowa pays visit to Pittsburgh on ESPN2

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:52 pm

Liverpool 0-0 Stoke

Liverpool are held at home by newly promoted Stoke but the point is still enough to send them back to the top of the Premier League table.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:52 pm

Bucky Brooks: Palmer struggling, hot rookie WRs

Carson Palmer lacks confidence, plus small WRs are playing big.
Source: SI.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:40 pm

It's big-game time for Auburn, LSU quarterbacks

They don't play games quite like Auburn-LSU at Harvard University or Hutchinson Community College. Welcome to the big leagues, junior college transfer Chris Todd and former Ivy Leaguer...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:36 pm

It's big-game time for Auburn, LSU quarterbacks (AP)

AP - They don't play games quite like Auburn-LSU at Harvard University or Hutchinson Community College.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:36 pm

No. 4 Gators look to continue dominance over Vols

In every season since the series became an annual event in 1990, both teams have been ranked _ until this year. "Maybe some of the buzz may have been taken away as far as national...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:36 pm

No. 4 Gators look to continue dominance over Vols (AP)

AP - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The Florida-Tennessee rivalry has lost some luster since the days when Steve Spurrier coached the Gators and Peyton Manning was at quarterback for the Volunteers.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:36 pm

Canada's Rosannagh MacLennan seventh at trampoline World Cup final

TOGLIATTI, Russia - Olympic Games finalist Rosannagh MacLennan of Toronto placed seventh on Saturday in the women's trampoline event at the World Cup final in trampoline and tumbling. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:27 pm

Surprise Decision Becomes Princeton’s Prize

After visiting Florida and then Princeton, prized recruit Jonathan Meyers made a decision that shocked those who could not believe he would pass up the glory of playing in the Swamp.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:25 pm

NASCAR to conduct random drug testing in 2009

NASCAR has toughened its drug policy and will test all drivers in the sanctioning body's three national series before the start of the 2009 season.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:12 pm

NASCAR announces new drug policy (AP)

AP - NASCAR has toughened its drug policy and will test all drivers in the sanctioning body's three national series before the start of the 2009 season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 3:03 pm

NCAA inquiry clears Auburn of academic fraud

The NCAA determined that Auburn did not commit academic fraud in allowing students, including athletes in football and other sports, to take courses that required little or no time in the classroom.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 2:35 pm

Regal Parade wins Ayr Gold Cup

Regal Parade wins the Ayr Gold Cup, triumphing in his first race over six furlongs for North Yorkshire trainer Dandy Nicholls.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 2:35 pm

Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough

Substitute Michael Chopra celebrates his first appearance of the season by scoring two late goals to give Sunderland victory in a frantic derby.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 1:44 pm

Aberdeen 0-1 Dundee United

Franciso Sandaza's penalty kick gives Craig Levein's side their first victory of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Sep 2008 | 1:28 pm

Kansas State player charged with abusing baby

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Source: SI.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:30 pm

Chelsea moving in on Mineiro deal

Chelsea are understood to be close to agreeing a deal to sign Brazil international Mineiro on a free transfer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:25 pm

Wenger hopes Gunners steal a march

Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal can cash in on Sunday's battle between Chelsea and Manchester United to steal a march in the title race.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:21 pm

Carroll's walk-off hit in 9th lifts Tribe past Tigers

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:14 pm

Yankees 3, Orioles 2: As Final Game Looms, Orioles Could Be Unlikely Spoiler

The Orioles are in their usual late-season spiral, including a loss to the Yankees. But on Sunday they will start Chris Waters, who tossed a shutout in his last start.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 11:32 am

Wenger wants Walcott protection

Arsene Wenger expects Theo Walcott to receive more harsh treatment — but wants refs to give him with the "right protection".
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 10:59 am

Fergie looks to awesome foursome

Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to let his entire big-name striking quartet loose on some unfortunate Premier League opponents.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Sep 2008 | 10:37 am

Sports of The Times: The Man Will Be Absent, but His Voice Carries

Bob Sheppard will not be in the Bronx this weekend for the closing of Yankee Stadium, but he will participate at Mass at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 10:24 am

Mets beat Braves to regain first place in NL East (AP)

AP - These are not the 2007 New York Mets. Continuing their wild ride through September, the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Friday night for their third straight win and moved back into first place in the NL East.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 9:10 am

Citywide: Melancholy in Bronx, but Not Because of Stadium

The ballpark of legend has been but a backdrop for me — imposing from afar, but up close as real as a stage prop.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:49 am

Ryder Cup: Americans in Unlikely Position — the Lead

Who knows how the 37th Ryder Cup Championship will end, but the United States had to be pleased with the way it began, ahead 3 points to 1 in morning play for the first time since 1991.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:43 am

Cuban posts, removes e-mails on Josh Howard (AP)

AP - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says forward Josh Howard realizes his comments about the national anthem were wrong and the player has apologized.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:09 am

Chargers' Tomlinson limited in return to practice (AP)

AP - LaDainian Tomlinson returned to practice in a limited role Friday and is listed as questionable for the San Diego Chargers' game against the New York Jets on Monday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:08 am

U.S. Ryder Cup team takes early lead, then adds to it

Americans take a 3-1 advantage over Europe in morning matches, then increase the advantage to 51/2-21/2 after the afternoon session.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Tales of the unexpected, that's what the U.S. Ryder Cup team conjured up Friday at Valhalla Golf Club, where success suddenly broke out and the only people chanting "Boo" meant Weekley.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

There's little magic for Dodgers against Giants

Greg Maddux is hit hard and Barry Zito shuts down L.A. But at least Arizona loses.

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost Friday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Jeff Kent wants to wipe away memory of 2002

Losing the World Series to the Angels still hurts, so that's why he's pushing to return for the postseason.

He has been in the majors for 17 seasons, played for six teams, has the most career home runs (350) for a second baseman, been to the postseason six times and reached the World Series once.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA and Arizona: Their issues have issues

Bruins and Wildcats, both coming off losses to Mountain West teams, are in problem-solving mode as they begin their Pac-10 schedules.

UCLA faces Arizona in the Pacific 10 Conference opener for both teams. Times staff writer Chris Foster looks at some of the key issues -- and, oh yes, these teams have issues -- and matchups when the Bruins play the Wildcats:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Maddux may not have right stuff for October

The future Hall of Famer is no lock to make Dodgers' postseason rotation, if they make the playoffs. He latest bad outing, Friday against Giants, doesn't help his case.

The Dodgers got another day closer to the playoffs, on a pretty miserable day for them. They lost, but so did the Arizona Diamondbacks, and so the Dodgers' magic number could be down to zero as soon as Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels still trying to get healthy

Four opening day starters sit out victory over Rangers and Chone Figgins isn't sure when he'll be able to play.

Chone Figgins came back from the doctor Friday with a new diagnosis for his sore right elbow: a deep contusion of the triceps tendon.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Real answer on whether USC is leaving Pac-10: No

Times college football expert Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer your questions on college football.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Arizona's Willie Tuitama keeps UCLA off-balance

Wildcats quarterback has thrown for 588 yards and five touchdowns against Bruins. The only time he didn't hurt them was two years ago, when he got hurt. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

There's little magic for Dodgers against Giants

Greg Maddux is hit hard and Barry Zito shuts down L.A. But at least Arizona loses. The Arizona Diamondbacks lost...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Bruins' running game has ground to a halt

UCLA ranks last in the nation in rushing, with just 38 yards in two games. With injuries at tailback and inexperience up front, there are no simple solutions. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Tailbacks share the load

Neither running backs coach Todd McNair nor any of his top tailbacks require a prompt to know how many times each has carried the ball. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' victory feels like spring training

A 15-13 decision over Rangers has a little of everything, except a save attempt by Francisco Rodriguez.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mike Scioscia insists his team has played to win since clinching the division title 10 days ago. Yet there's no escaping that some of the Angels' recent outings have felt more like spring training contests than games at the end of the regular season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

Angels' victory feels like spring training

A 15-13 decision over Rangers has a little of everything, except a save attempt by Francisco Rodriguez. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mike Scioscia...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. Ryder Cup team takes early lead, then adds to it

Americans take a 3-1 advantage over Europe in morning matches, then increase the advantage to 51/2-21/2 after the afternoon session. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA is not even run of the mill

Bruins average 19 yards rushing, worst in the nation. Neuheisel says a good ground game is vital, but right now he'd settle for mediocre. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA and Arizona: Their issues have issues

Bruins and Wildcats, both coming off losses to Mountain West teams, are in problem-solving mode as they begin their Pac-10 schedules. UCLA...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA's running game has ground to a halt

Bruins rank last in the nation in rushing, with only 38 yards in two games. With injuries at tailback and inexperience up front, there are no simple solutions.

The leather-helmet notion of "three yards and a cloud of dust" must seem like a high-tech philosophy to UCLA football coaches at this point.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Sep 2008 | 7:00 am

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