World Sports Headlines for October 8, 2008

Cipriani floored in training row

England rugby star Danny Cipriani is involved in a training ground bust-up with Wasps team-mate Josh Lewsey.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:15 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 pm

ProLogis to Develop 137,000 Square Feet for Rip Curl in Southwest France

- Company to Occupy State-of-the-Art Facility Featuring 250 Kilowatt Solar Array - PARIS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the world's ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS (AP)

AP - Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am

IOC to examine Beijing dope tests

The International Olympic Committee will retest 5,000 doping samples from the Beijing Games to check for traces of a new blood-boosting drug.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:37 am

IOC to retest all doping samples from Beijing

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee will retest all doping samples from the Beijing Games to check for traces of a new blood-boosting drug. The IOC says the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:36 am

China may host World Championship

The chairman of the World Professional Billiard and Snooker Association says the World Championships could be played in China from 2011.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:31 am

Hamilton expects 'tough' weekend in Japan GP

Lewis Hamilton expects a "tough weekend" at the Japanese Grand Prix when he aims to boost his own and his team's leads in the Formula One standings. "I hope we'll have just...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:17 am

More drugs cheats expected as Tour testing continues

PARIS (Reuters) - French drugs testers are continuing to screen samples from riders who competed in this year's Tour de France and expect to announce more positive results despite the race...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:03 am

Ronaldo returns; Adriano back; Owen ignored again

WCQ Preview: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Portugal, Adriano is recalled by Brazil and Michael Owen is ignored by England.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:03 am

Van Persie to miss World Cup qualifier

The Netherlands' injury crisis deepened Wednesday with Arsenal striker Robin van Persie ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Iceland because of a hamstring injury.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:55 am

English clubs owe more than Â£3bln: FA (AFP)

AFP - FA chairman Lord Triesman has said English football clubs had total debts of more than three billion pounds, and has warned it could pose a danger to the well-being of the beautiful game.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:46 am

Spain still ranked first; Brazil up to fourth

Spain remained first in the latest FIFA rankings published Wednesday, while Brazil climbed two places to fourth.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:45 am

The Fifth Down: Q&A on the N.Y. Jets

Greg Bishop was online to answer your questions about the Jets’ season so far.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:43 am

Rafa content to wait on new deal

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has dismissed rumors linking him with a move to Juventus as he waits on a new deal at Anfield.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:23 am

Reds pair point to fighting spirit

Javier Mascherano and Fabio Aurelio believe the key to Liverpool's fine start to the season has been their fighting spirit.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:23 am

Bank crisis hits Hammers spending

West Ham admit they will have to sell players before they can buy any new ones in the January transfer window.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:11 am

Crouch hails Defoe partnership

Peter Crouch believes his Portsmouth partnership with Jermain Defoe can thrive with England if the duo are chosen for the World Cup qualifiers.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:44 am

Lamps looking to shine brighter

Despite Frank Lampard's fine early-season form, the midfielder insists there is more to come this term - for both England and Chelsea.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:24 am

Baylor out as Clippers VP; Dunleavy takes over

Elgin Baylor was ousted as an executive of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:23 am

World Week In Pictures, Oct. 8

Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:15 am

Canada dropped from F1 calendar

The Canadian Grand Prix is replaced on the Formula One schedule with a new race in Abu Dhabi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:57 am

Major League Roundup: Rivera Has Surgery; Can Throw in 3 Months

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:50 am

Enfant terrible Ishii two-times Japanese judo

Japanese judo is feeling two-timed by Olympic champion Satoshi Ishii, who is getting ready for the world of mixed martial arts only two months after saving the Japanese sport's pride at...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:44 am

NBA coach misses Lakers exhibition opener

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson skipped Tuesday's exhibition opener against the Utah Jazz because of pain and swelling in his lower legs, a team spokesman said. Jackson
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:33 am

NBA coach misses Lakers exhibition opener (AFP)

AFP - Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson skipped Tuesday's exhibition opener against the Utah Jazz because of pain and swelling in his lower legs, a team spokesman said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:33 am

Yankees ace Rivera undergoes surgery

New York Yankees ace pitcher Mariano Rivera has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and is expected to need the full offseason to recover. The surgery was...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:27 am

Marbury Accepts Role. Big Deal, Coach Says.

In the last two days, Stephon Marbury has fallen into line, saying that he had no problem coming off the bench if it helped the team.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:22 am

N.F.L. Sets an Active Example on Fitness

The N.F.L., full of 300-pound men and reliant on the schools that promote large boys, would seem an incongruous standard-bearer in the fight against childhood obesity.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:21 am

Roundup: Broncos’ Kicker Has His Eye on a Record

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater said he wanted the chance to beat the N.F.L. record of 63 yards held by Tom Dempsey and the man he replaced in Denver, Jason Elam.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:20 am

TV Sports: Baseball Ratings Don’t Trump Football

The N.F.L. is so potent that a Week 5 football game starring a local team gets a higher rating than a division series game starring a second local team.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:19 am

Sports of The Times: Past Brought Home by a Single Wing

Ronnie Brown and the Miami Dolphins have taken the N.F.L. back to its muddy roots and the days of Jim Thorpe and Bronko Nagurski.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:16 am

An Upset of Rutgers Began Cincinnati’s Momentum

The Scarlet Knights will return to Nippert Stadium for the first time since losing to Cincinnati two seasons ago, and it’s hard to fathom the path these two teams have taken since their last meeting here.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:15 am

15 million dollars up for grabs at Australian Open tennis (AFP)

AFP - The singles winners at next year's Australian Open will each take home 1.62 million dollars (1.11 million US), according to organisers, as they announced a 22 million dollar prize pool.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:14 am

For a Hobbled Paterno, a Season of Uncertainty

Joe Paterno’s declining mobility, coupled with the announcement that he would not receive a new contract, has made for an uncertain time in his tenure as the coach.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:12 am

At Tulane, a Sports Revival

The energy on campus is a dramatic change from when Hurricane Katrina knocked the Tulane athletic department to the ground, threatening its very survival.

Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:11 am

De Rosario lifts Dynamo to win over San Francisco

Dwayne De Rosario scored late to give the Dynamo victory over San Francisco FC in CONCACAF Champions League.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:06 am

It could be a much different club next season

Some players, including Francisco Rodriguez and Garret Anderson, might not be back with the team, which will try to re-sign free-agent Mark Teixeira and pursue Milwaukee free-agent left-hander CC Saba

BOSTON -- The day after hanging a curve that Jed Lowrie smacked into right field to give the Boston Red Sox an American League division series-clinching walk-off win Monday night in Fenway Park, reliever Scot Shields cleaned out his Angel Stadium locker, straining to look ahead because it hurt to look back.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA's Brigham Harwell and defensive linemen motivated by coach's words

Defensive line coach Todd Howard gets what he wants out of his players by making a deal based on the number of sacks the unit would get against Washington State.

There was proper incentive for UCLA's defensive front last week.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

It's (almost) all good for Lakers' Andrew Bynum

Center has 15 points, eight rebounds and a few mistakes in Lakers' exhibition opener, his first game since suffering a knee injury in January. L.A. loses to Utah, 99-90. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Elgin Baylor deserved a better send-off from Clippers

After 22 seasons as the team's general manager, he should have been shown more dignity instead of the door.

Donald T. Sterling
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

It's (almost) all good for Lakers' Andrew Bynum

Center has 15 points, eight rebounds and a few mistakes in Lakers' exhibition opener, his first game since suffering a knee injury in January. L.A. loses to Utah, 99-90.

The theme from "Welcome Back, Kotter" came over the loudspeaker and a strong ovation followed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Elgin Baylor out, Mike Dunleavy very much in with Clippers

The NBA legend's long stay in Clippers' front office ends, and the team's coach assumes his general manager title. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

It could be a much different club next season

Ryan Howard is becoming a master of the waiting game

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is learning to accept the fact that as a perennial 40-homer threat, opposing teams will usually do anything they can to avoid pitching to him.

PHILADELPHIA -- Aristotle believed patience to be a virtue.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Elgin Baylor deserved a better send-off from Clippers

After 22 seasons as the team's general manager, he should have been shown more dignity instead of the door. Donald T. Sterling
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Tiger Woods finds a way to keep busy

Since he can't play on a golf course right now, he's trying to design one instead. Tiger Woods had a circular...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA's Brigham Harwell and defensive linemen motivated by coach's words

Defensive line coach Todd Howard gets what he wants out of his players by making a deal based on the number of sacks the unit would get against Washington State. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Joe McKnight is still defining his role with USC football team

The tailback from Louisiana was considered the next Reggie Bush, but his sophomore season with the Trojans has had its ups and downs.

Everyone wanted him to be the next Reggie Bush.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Elgin Baylor out, Mike Dunleavy very much in with Clippers

The NBA legend's long stay in Clippers' front office ends, and the team's coach assumes his general manager title.

It would be easy to say that Elgin Baylor has left the building.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

It's a day of mixed results for USC quarterback Mitch Mustain

The sophomore, who could start in place of the injured Mark Sanchez, looks good at times in practice but struggles against blitz package. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Ryan Howard is becoming a master of the waiting game

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is learning to accept the fact that as a perennial 40-homer threat, opposing teams will usually do anything they can to avoid pitching to him. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Tiger Woods finds a way to keep busy

Since he can't play on a golf course right now, he's trying to design one instead.

Tiger Woods had a circular stick in his hand in Southern California again Tuesday and waggled it confidently as he stood over a golf course.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Martin to miss Bangladesh Tests

New Zealand fast bowler Chris Martin will miss the tour to Bangladesh as he recovers from a hamstring and lower back injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Oct 2008 | 6:45 am

Ferrari revert to 'lollipop' for Japan Formula One

Ferrari have decided to dump their "traffic light" pit stop signal system at the Japan Grand Prix and revert to the traditional "lollipop" after their disaster in Singapore. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 6:37 am

Wizards lose Jamison to knee injury as Mavs roll

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 5:26 am

Angels could be a much different club next season

Oden makes strong preseason debut for Blazers (AP)

AP - Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:57 am

Oden makes strong preseason debut for Blazers

Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason. Oden debuted to a standing ovation, as did the rest of the young Portland Trail Blazers, in
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:57 am

Don Mattingly is a big hit with the Dodgers

Batting coach, one of the great hitters in New York Yankees history, has been integral in L.A.s late-season offensive resurgence. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:56 am

Don Mattingly is a big hit with the Dodgers

Batting coach, one of the great hitters in New York Yankees history, has been integral in L.A.¡¦s late-season offensive resurgence.

The offensive awakening of the Dodgers can be labeled a 3-M production: Manny, Mattingly and Maturity.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:56 am

Jazz open preseason with win over Lakers

Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap each scored 13 points, Deron Williams had 11 points and eight assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Tuesday night in the preseason...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:38 am

Troy 30, Florida Atlantic 17 (AP)

AP - Quarterback Jamie Hampton ran for two touchdowns to lead Troy to a 30-17 victory over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:54 am

Artest scores 15 in Rockets' debut (AP)

AP - Ron Artest scored 12 of his 15 points in the first quarter of his Houston debut and the Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-93 in the preseason opener on Tuesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:28 am

Studs, duds to watch in LCS

Studs and duds. Zeroes and heroes. The roles can switch from series to series. John Donovan looks at the best and worst of the first round and their LCS hopes.
Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:54 am

Flyers lose to minor league affiliate Phantoms 4-2 (AP)

AP - The Flyers finished their preseason Tuesday with a 4-2 loss to their minor league affiliate, the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:49 am

T.O., Romo surface in Nevada voter-fraud probe

Nevada authorities seized records from a group they accused of submitting fraudulent voter-registration forms -- including for the starting lineup of the Cowboys.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:46 am

Saints CB Porter has wrist surgery, placed on IR

Saints cornerback Tracy Porter needed surgery on what head coach Sean Payton described as a dislocated right wrist, but it was not clear Tuesday how long the rookie starter would be out.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:25 am

Bengals' Blackstock gets ban for violating substance policy (Reuters)

Reuters - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Darryl Blackstock has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on banned substances, the league said Tuesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:20 am

This is really off-Broadway

Washington State Coach Paul Wulff holds auditions for someone to run the Cougars scout team in practice, with the winner being selected from among 29 who try out.

Television cameras monitored the proceedings as an estimated 200 fans gathered to watch. It might have been the most interest that Washington State has generated in weeks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:15 am

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