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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:35 pm Penn State Finds a Fresher Look for Its TalentPenn State has emerged as one of the nation’s front-running teams thanks to a host of playmakers and a spread offense tailored to their strengths.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:26 pm Rafa ready for challenge from CityRafael Benitez says Liverpool must work extra hard to stay in the Premier League top four as Manchester City may soon become title challengers.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:15 pm League Finds Donaghy Was Sole Referee CulpritAn internal investigation by the N.B.A. refuted a claim by the lawyers of former referee Tim Donaghy saying others were involved in betting on and manipulating the outcome of games.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:15 pm Report: WNBA to honor Parker as MVP, top rookieBefore Detroit and San Antonio tangle in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, they will yield the floor to a player who raised the bar for future players above the rim.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:13 pm The Old Ballparks That Survive — and ThriveThe best way to illustrate the scope of revolution in ballpark design is to look at the playoff series between the Cubs and the Dodgers, whose stadiums are the two oldest in the National League.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:12 pm One reason the Cubs are in a deep holeSI.com's Tom Verducci analyzes one reason the Cubs are in a deep hole, an advantage for the Red Sox heading into Game 2 and dishes out more playoff opinions.Source: SI.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:11 pm Beijing stars to parade in LondonAbout 500 Olympians and Paralympians are to celebrate their Beijing success in London on 16 October.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:07 pm Teenager Azarenka beats Olympic champ to reach tennis semis (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:04 pm Tradition, and the Walk-On, Thrive Again at NebraskaNebraska lore is rich with walk-on-made-good-stories. And Matt O’Hanlon, now a starting free safety, is part of that Cornhusker tradition.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:02 pm United depth delights FergusonSir Alex Ferguson has hailed the strength in depth of his Manchester United squad and believes he has plenty of options at his disposal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:57 pm United midfield duo pen new dealsManchester United have received a double dose of good news with Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher signing new contracts at Old Trafford.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:56 pm Stoudemire poked in eye, suffers partially torn irisSuns forward Amare Stoudemire missed practice Thursday with a partially torn iris after being poked in the eye during practice Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:40 pm Bruce ready for Zaki competitionWigan manager Steve Bruce hopes to land on-loan Egypt striker Amr Zaki on a permanent deal but is aware he will face competition from other clubs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:24 pm Moyes poised to sign new contractEverton boss David Moyes says he will sign a new long-term contract within days.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:09 pm Wojciechowski: Bad night has Cubs staring at another wasted yearThe Cubs have been completely outplayed in the first two games of their NLDS with the Dodgers, and Gene Wojciechowski writes that the series is over.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:06 pm Cubs coming apart at the seamsIs it 'Wait till next year' for Cubs fans? An ugly 10-3 loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 turned the best team in the NL into an object of ridicule, writes Jon Heyman.Source: SI.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:05 pm Scholes & Fletcher sign new dealsManchester United midfield duo Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher sign extensions to their contracts.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:04 pm Portsmouth report Campbell abusePortsmouth make an official complaint to the FA over insults made by Tottenham fans towards Sol Campbell.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:48 pm Sapp: Raiders will improve if Davis goes awayHow dysfunctional are the Raiders? So dysfunctional that Warren Sapp warns anybody who asks him about signing there to stay far away.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:37 pm South Africans close on NewcastleA South African consortium could be on the verge of buying Newcastle for about £300m, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:35 pm Liverpool tell Real to forget about signing AggerLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez has told Real Madrid to forget about signing Danish centreback Daniel Agger in the January transfer window. Real's vice-president Jose Angel...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:33 pm Woosnam targets Ryder captaincyIan Woosnam has confirmed that he wants to lead the European Ryder Cup team in Wales in 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:29 pm Ballack and Frings back for WCup clashesCaptain Michael Ballack and veteran midfielder Torsten Frings are back in Germany coach Joachim Loew's squad named Friday for the World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Wales.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:26 pm Van der Sar out of retirement and into Dutch squadEdwin van der Sar has come out of international retirement to join the Dutch squad for their WC qualifying campaign.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:24 pm Closing arguments begin in O.J. Simpson trialJurors were hearing closing arguments in the case against Simpson and a co-defendant, who are accused of robbing and kidnapping two sports memorabilia dealers who had items Simpson claims were his.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:20 pm S Africans in Keegan link as Newcastle bid nears (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:18 pm Man Utd boss reassures Capello on RooneySir Alex Ferguson has moved to reassure Fabio Capello that Wayne Rooney will not be pulled out of England's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The forwards will...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:16 pm Cristiano Ronaldo back for PortugalCristiano Ronaldo is back in the Portugal squad, and will feature for Carlos Queiroz's side in this month's WC qualifiers.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:16 pm Kelly Slater Wins Unprecedented Ninth ASP World Surfing ChampionshipKS9 Micro-Site Launches October 3, 2008 at Quiksilver.com/ks9 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quiksilver congratulates team-rider Kelly...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:06 pm Castroneves faces federal tax evasion chargesHelio Castroneves and his sister were indicted charges of conspiring to defraud the United States of income taxes, prosecutors said.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:58 pm Aldridge raises Liverpool concernJohn Aldridge admits he fears for Liverpool's future, if the club's American owners remain in charge.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:57 pm Cyclist Schleck suspended, but ready to give DNA sampleCSC rider Frank Schleck has been suspended from racing by his team after becoming the latest big name rider to become embroiled in the Opertion Puerto doping affair. Schleck,Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:47 pm Australia struggle in India cricket tour matchRicky Ponting's Australia faltered with both bat and ball here on Friday as an Indian second string gave the tourists a taste of the perils that lie ahead. The Australians,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:45 pm Leeds lose Webb for Grand FinalChampions Leeds Rhinos suffer a huge blow ahead of the Super League Grand Final against St Helens with the news that Brent Webb has been ruled out.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:29 pm Hotel 'Olympians' Compete During International Housekeepers WeekDULLES, Va., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inaugural Housekeeping Olympic Games became new essence of competition upstaging the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games, if only...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm Spurs pour scorn on Hughes reportsTottenham denied reports that they have offered Manchester City's Mark Hughes the manager's job at White Hart Lane.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:20 pm Tickets for 2010 Vancouver Olympics are on saleVANCOUVER - Tickets went on sale Friday for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. The sales aren't first come, first serve but will run for five weeks through an online process designedSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 12:06 pm Strachan and Samaras net awardsCeltic's Gordon Strachan and Georgios Samaras are named Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League manager and player of the month for September.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Oct 2008 | 11:45 am It's all fun and games in the PL prediction gameEach and every Friday, our own Nick Webster will be giving you his Premier League weekend predictions.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 11:41 am Asashoryu goes to court to deny bout-fixingSumo's top wrestler Asashoryu made an unprecedented court appearance Friday to deny a magazine's allegations that he fixed bouts, one of a string of scandals hanging over the ancient sport.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 11:03 am Cub flub: Manny, Dodgers take 2-0 lead over Cubs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am Wenger optimistic on Rosicky returnArsene Wenger admits it is very difficult to say when Tomas Rosicky will be fit again - but hopes the Czech winger could return by Christmas.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 10:27 am Australia lose injured McGain for India cricket tourAustralia's spin woes deepened in India on Friday when ageing leg-spinner Bryce McGain was ordered to return home because of a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old Victorian, whoSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 10:18 am Baseball Postseason Analysis: In Chicago, Fans’ Moods Swing From Gleeful to GloomyThe White Sox and the Cubs might have finally re-entered the playoffs in the same year, but there is a fear they may be exiting together.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 10:10 am Sports of The Times: Teams With Deep Pockets Could Be in Too DeepThere are some signs of a reckoning in sports because teams have grown accustomed to living in a manner that some would call grotesquely and dangerously large.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 10:10 am Terry allays injury worriesChelsea captain John Terry is confident he will be fit for Sunday's game against Aston Villa despite suffering a back problem in midweek.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:49 am College Teams Are Feeling the Squeeze From Fuel CostsCollegiate sports programs are straining to find innovative ways to stay within their budget, and some are starting to limit the number of athletes who travel or contemplating shorter seasons.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:41 am No. 15 Utah rallies for 31-28 win over Beavers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:40 am Overton leads at Turning Stone (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:36 am Rays 6, White Sox 4: Longoria’s Big Day Carries the RaysWearing No. 3, Evan Longoria finished 3 for 3 with 3 runs batted in on his only three swings of the day as the Rays were victorious in their playoff debut.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:33 am Mets Are Considering Addition by SubtractionThe Mets extended the contract of general manager Omar Minaya through 2012 and included team options for 2013 and 2014. The team will now turn its attention to the manager, Jerry Manuel.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:33 am Drury May Fill Rangers’ Leadership VoidWhen Rangers Coach Tom Renney names a new captain before Saturday’s opening game against Tampa Bay in Prague, it is likely to be Chris Drury.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:32 am Another upset: Pitt stuns No. 10 South Florida (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 9:22 am NBA refs report finds only Donaghy committed crimes (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 8:21 am Sabathia stumbles, Phillies take 2-0 series lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 8:16 am Redskins likely without Springs, Taylor vs. EaglesThe Redskins will likely be without two defensive starters for Sunday's game against the Eagles: Shawn Springs and Jason Taylor.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:37 am Phillies rip Sabathia, take 2-0 lead over Brewers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:08 am Longoria's 2 homers lead Rays over White Sox 6-4 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:08 am Angels won't walk away with a victoryDespite facing Matsuzaka, who walks a lot of hitters, they don t plan to work the count in Game 2.This could be the rare matchup that drives the purists and and the stat-heads nuts. Live from Anaheim: The team most likely to swing at a bad pitch, against the pitcher most likely to throw one. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers lead Cubs in 7th, 6-0Manny Ramirez's home run, Russell Martin's bases-loaded double, Chad Billingsley's strong pitching put L.A. in position to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am The Cubs give, and the Dodgers seize opportunityFor as many miscues as Chicago made in Game 2, the Dodgers earned everything they got.CHICAGO -- We interrupt the whiny bleatings of sorrowful soused bleacher bums today to inject a bit of sober truth. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am The Cubs give, and the Dodgers seize opportunityFor as many miscues as Chicago made in Game 2, the Dodgers earned everything they got. CHICAGO -- We interrupt...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Bruins tailback Kahlil Bell learned his lessons wellHis intense demeanor used to rub even his teammates the wrong way, but he has learned how to dial it down off the field.This was an easy question for someone with a shoot-from-the-lip style. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers defeat Cubs, 10-3, at Wrigley (No) FieldChad Billingsley is dominant, Manny Ramirez hits a home run and the Cubs collapse defensively as L.A. takes a commanding 2-0 series lead.CHICAGO -- Do you believe in curses? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Longoria lifts Rays to victoryHe homers in his first two postseason at-bats as Tampa Bay defeats Chicago, 6-4, in Game 1 of division series. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Angels in a must-win, must-hit situationAfter eighth consecutive postseason loss, they know they can't afford to go to Fenway Park down 0-2 to the Red Sox.Torii Hunter walked into the Angels' clubhouse Thursday, put his keys and wallet in his locker, and by the time he turned around he was surrounded by a pack of reporters. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Phillies get to Sabathia, 5-2He has his worst start since joining Milwaukee, as Victorino's slam helps Philadelphia take a 2-0 lead. PHILADELPHIA...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Angels won't walk away with a victoryDespite facing Matsuzaka, who walks a lot of hitters, they don t plan to work the count in Game 2. This could be the rare matchup that...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers defeat Cubs, 10-3, at Wrigley (No) FieldChad Billingsley is dominant, Manny Ramirez hits a home run and the Cubs collapse defensively as L.A. takes a commanding 2-0 series lead. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Angels in a must-win, must-hit situationAfter eighth consecutive postseason loss, they know they can't afford to go to Fenway Park down 0-2 to the Red Sox. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers defeat Cubs, 10-3Chad Billingsley is dominant, Manny Ramirez hits a home run and the Cubs collapse defensively as L.A. takes a commanding 2-0 series lead. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Red Sox are young at heartBoston GM Theo Epstein has used the draft wisely to fill his team with young players. When Red Sox second baseman...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am McCoy's 2 TDs spark Pitt's upset of No. 10 USFVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 6:23 am Report on NBA refs released; Stern vows actionA review of the NBA's officiating program has made recommendations for significant changes, but found no evidence of illegal activity by any referees other than Tim Donaghy.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 6:09 am The Cubs are coming apart like a cheap bookChicago become unglued as usual in the postseason, while the Dodgers continue to play with a carefree air about them.The fans here sat quietly through Game 1, as if posing for a painting in Wrigley Field, while the Cubs played dead. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 6:02 am The Cubs are coming apart like a cheap bookChicago become unglued as usual in the postseason, while the Dodgers continue to play with a carefree air about them. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Oct 2008 | 6:02 am Sparks' Candace Parker will be named WNBA MVPSparks forward, who will be named winner Friday night, has already won the rookie of the year award.Expectations for a No. 1 overall draft pick often exceed reality. That's not the case for Sparks forward Candace Parker. She was better. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 4:28 am At age 30, Lakers' Kobe Bryant doesn't want to slow downEntering his 13th season, the 10-time All-Star says he feels great.Phil Jackson called him a senior citizen, and Derek Fisher gleefully welcomed Kobe Bryant to the three-decade club. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Oct 2008 | 3:51 am NBA report finds no illegal activityRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 2:04 am Bills' Evans lands four-year, $37.25M extensionRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Oct 2008 | 1:24 am K-Rod eying 'at least' 5 years, $75MRecord-breaking Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez is seeking at least $75 million over five years, agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday. K-Rod wants "at least'' five years at "Mariano money,'' according to Kinzer, who called that price the "baseline'' to get into the ballgame for the All-Star closer who set the single-season saves record this season. Kinzer made clear, however, that his client was hoping for even more. The agent declined to name a top target price.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 11:48 pm Rookie Eric Gordon might be out two weeksTop draft choice has a high sprain in right ankle, but he's not worried about it.Missing the heart of his first NBA training camp is one thing, but, for Clippers rookie guard Eric Gordon, there are other critical concerns. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2008 | 11:15 pm Talks between Manuel, Mets hit snagWhile the Mets rewarded Omar Minaya with a three-year contract extension Thursday, ownership was hoping to have an extension in place for manager Jerry Manuel, as well. The Mets made Manuel an offer of a two-year extension, according to sources, but thus far have been unable to come to terms.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 11:09 pm Red Sox ace Beckett on track for Game 3 startRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 9:24 pm Redskins' Springs, Taylor likely to sit vs. EaglesRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 8:42 pm Don Banks: Ranking the NFL's eight divisionsRanking the divisions from best to worst after the first four weeks.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 7:23 pm What NBA referees need is a little more silenceWhen coaches, players and team executives are constantly crying foul, it's no wonder the league must deal with a perception that something is amiss.The NBA had conspiracy theories before the infamous Tim Donaghy refereeing scandal and it will have them after Donaghy. Somehow, it comes with the turf in professional basketball, if not that of football, baseball, hockey, et al. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2008 | 6:31 pm Junior must make move at TalladegaIf Junior wants to claim the Chase, there's no time like Talladega.Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2008 | 5:26 pm
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