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Injured Schild misses ski seasonReigning World Cup slalom champion Marlies Schild will miss the upcoming season after breaking her left leg in two places in training.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm Terry doubtful for England matchEngland captain John Terry remains a major doubt for the World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan after missing training because of a back injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:20 pm Smith urges victory over NorwayScottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith describes the World Cup qualifier against Norway as a must-win game.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:18 pm Injured Del Potro out of Vienna tennis reckoning (AFP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:43 am Euro 2008 champion awarded beer by sponsorSpain's reward for snapping 44 years with a major title by winning the European Championship? Respect, a No. 1 slot in the FIFA rankings - and beer. Lots of it.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:32 am Gritty Ponting ton holds up IndiaAustralia captain Ricky Ponting scores his first century in India as the tourists reach 254-4 on day one of the first Test in Bangalore.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:25 am Malouda: We can be European kingsChelsea winger Florent Malouda believes the Blues can go one better than they did last season and win the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:10 am Bangladesh stroll to historic winBangladesh claim their first one-day international victory over New Zealand with a seven-wicket win in Mirpur.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:07 am Cowboys' Pacman involved in altercation at hotelDallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones got into a fight with one of his security guards at a downtown Dallas hotel on Wednesday morning, several media outlets are reporting.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 11:03 am Bangladesh restrict New Zealand to 201 in cricket one dayerBangladesh paceman Mashrafe Mortaza (4-44) and spinner Abdur Razzak (3-32) dominated to restrict New Zealand to 201-9 in the first one-day international here on Thursday. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am Heidfeld delighted to be at BMW next yearGermany's Nick Heidfeld Thursday expressed delight at winning a new contract with BMW Sauber for next year, with his position in doubt until the announcement this week. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am Johnson 'upset' by Wilkinson blowEngland boss Martin Johnson admits Jonny Wilkinson's latest injury setback is "very upsetting".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:36 am Jimenez leaves post at NewcastleNewcastle announce vice-president (player recruitment) Tony Jimenez has left the club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:26 am Alonso 'too slow' for Juve - RanieriJuve coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed he pulled out of a move for Xabi Alonso this summer because he felt the Liverpool man was "too slow".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:23 am Dice-K gets ball in ALCS opener vs. Rays (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:18 am BMW boss says Formula One needs to keep Canada GPFUJI, Japan (Reuters) - Formula One may be damaged by the decision to axe the Canadian Grand Prix from next year's calendar, BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen said on Thursday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 10:12 am Stanford deal 'has been brokered'A compromise is reached in the dispute over England's $20m Stanford Twenty20 game, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:52 am I'm getting better, warns TorresLiverpool striker Fernando Torres has warned Premier League defenses he is edging closer to top form.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:48 am Australia recover after early blow in first cricket TestAustralia recovered from the first-over dismissal of Matthew Hayden to reach 75-1 by lunch on the opening day of the first Test against India here on Thursday. Skipper Ricky...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:15 am Week In Soccer, Oct. 9Click here for all the big news, best moments and sports-mad cattle from the past week of soccer!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:11 am Davies unfazed by Bellamy returnSimon Davies does not mind handing the Wales captaincy back to the returning Craig Bellamy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 9:10 am Hamilton 'strong and ready' for F1 title run-inDrivers world championship leader Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he is in a far stronger position this year than last as he approaches the final races of the Formula One season.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:57 am Hamilton strong and ready for F1 title run-inDrivers world championship leader Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he is in a far stronger position this year than last as he approaches the final races of the Formula One season.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:53 am George Kissell, 88, Dies; Taught the Techniques of BaseballKissell became one of baseball’s most renowned teachers in a long career with the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization as a manager, player, coach and instructor.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:24 am England looking for convincing win over KazakhstanWCQ: England knows that anything less than a big win over Kazakhstan (LIVE on FSC!) will undo recent good work.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:22 am F1 & Mosley to discuss cash cutsFIA president Max Mosley will meet with Formula One teams later this month to discuss new cost-cutting measures for the sport.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Oct 2008 | 8:18 am Montreal Impact thumps Joe Public in CCLMontreal Impact remained unbeaten in group play of the CONCACAF Champions League after crushing Joe Public 4-1.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:42 am The Path Is Cleared for ArmstrongLance Armstrong will return to professional cycling in late January in Australia, as planned, nearly two weeks before he is eligible to race under anti-doping rules.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:38 am Olympic Blood Samples to Be RetestedThe International Olympic Committee said it would retest blood samples collected from athletes at the Beijing Games to check for a new blood-boosting drug most often used by endurance athletes.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:37 am Baseball Playoff Analysis: When Philadelphia Was a WinnerNobody knew it in 1983, except for Phillies fans, but it was pretty much the end of the only sustained era of sporting excellence Philadelphia has known.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:37 am Malaysia faces losing AFC headquarters (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:35 am AFC chief open to 39th game ideaThe president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the Premier League's 39th game proposal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:28 am Armstrong cleared for cycling Tour Down UnderSeven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was on Wednesday cleared to race in the 2009 Tour Down Under in Australia, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:26 am Wright-Phillips: Blues taught me lotsShaun Wright-Phillips "learned plenty" from his time at Chelsea under three different managers, declaring himself "wiser" for the experience.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:21 am Giants Huddle Around to Defend BurressGiants linebacker Antonio Pierce said the team would welcome Plaxico Burress back “with open arms” after his suspension for missing a team meeting.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:12 am Jets Labor to Find Right Mix on OffenseAt times, the balancing act of the Jets’ offense has resembled a smooth walk across a tightrope. At others, it looks more like a garbage can tumbling down a flight of stairs.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:10 am Raptors 113, Knicks 111: Knicks Pick Up the Pace, but the Result Is FamiliarThe Knicks tried their best to shoot in seven seconds or less in their first exhibition game this season, with the result being a sometimes-entertaining, often-sloppy loss to the Toronto Raptors.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:09 am After 538 Wins and 3 Cups, Devils’ Brodeur Has a New Game FaceGoaltender Martin Brodeur has decided to tempt fate by wearing a helmet with a new design for only the second time in his career.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:08 am Police: Pacman Jones involved in fight at hotel (AP)AP - Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was involved in a fight with one of his bodyguards, according to Dallas police, the night before attending a previously scheduled team meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:08 am Study Finds Gender Barriers in SportsA study found that girls who are nonwhite, from immigrant backgrounds or live in urban areas are less likely to be physically active than boys, unlike children in suburban areas.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:07 am Sports Business: A Home in Florida That Nobody Seems to WantTropicana Field is an antique that does not draw adequate attendance or generate substantial revenues, and the Tampa Bay Rays want a new stadium.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:07 am Haywood needs wrist surgery; Jamison's knee OKWizards center Brendan Haywood needs surgery for a torn ligament in his right wrist. Forward Antawn Jamison has a bruised right knee and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:01 am Elgin Baylor's attorney is exploring optionsCarl Douglas says there's an effort, at least for now, to settle informally a dispute over the circumstances of the general manager's departure from the team.Where was Elgin? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers bullpen might not include Takashi SaitoHis roster spot could go to left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo. PHILADELPHIA -- Speaking of how suddenly everything changed for him, Takashi Saito...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Ducks look for more offense this seasonThey hope their No. 2 line of Selanne, Morrison and Kunitz can provide a scoring lift. Teemu Selanne scooped in...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Big 12 is dominating the season for a dozen reasonsStandout quarterbacks, an overall record this year of 44-16 and taking football to its highest, spread-offense level are among those listed. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am It's quite a nice setup for Dodgers' Cory WadeReliever continues to impress after making a surprisingly smooth transition from double-A Jacksonville to the major leagues.PHILADELPHIA -- He has had more nationally televised face time in three days of baseball than in his previous 25 years of life. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Ducks look for more offense this seasonThey hope their No. 2 line of Selanne, Morrison and Kunitz can provide a scoring lift.Teemu Selanne scooped in the puck during Friday's exhibition against Phoenix, flew past the blue line, dipped his shoulder and blasted a shot over the glove of the helpless goalkeeper. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am NHL Western Conference previewAnswering some of the burning questions and making predictions about the upcoming season.Don't be surprised if . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Elgin Baylor's attorney is exploring optionsCarl Douglas says there's an effort, at least for now, to settle informally a dispute over the circumstances of the general manager's departure from the team. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am NHL Eastern Conference previewAnswering some of the burning questions and making predictions about the upcoming season.Don't be surprised if . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers hope they have something left against PhilliesL.A. beat Chicago without using any of its left-handed pitchers. But in the National League Championship Series, Philadelphia presents a powerful lineup with plenty of left-handed hitters.PHILADELPHIA -- The National League Championship Series doesn't start until this evening, but Dodgers Manager Joe Torre has already made it clear that he'll be making some changes. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am It's quite a nice setup for Dodgers' Cory WadeReliever continues to impress after making a surprisingly smooth transition from double-A Jacksonville to the major leagues. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers hope they have something left against PhilliesL.A. beat Chicago without using any of its left-handed pitchers. But in the National League Championship Series, Philadelphia presents a powerful lineup with plenty of left-handed hitters. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Colts' Harrison faces 100K suit over Philly shootingColts wide receiver Marvin Harrison has not been charged in an April 29 shooting in North Philadelphia, allegedly committed with a gun licensed to him, and a police investigation remains open. But the alleged victim in the shooting has sued Harrison.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:45 am Source: Cowboys' Newman out with sports herniaDallas Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Terence Newman has been diagnosed with a sports hernia injury, according to a source close to the player.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 6:23 am Haywood needs wrist surgery; Jamison's knee OK (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:43 am Roger Goodell says NFL faces economic challenges (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:42 am Auburn fires Franklin amid offensive struggles (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:37 am Man sues Colts' Harrison; says he was shot by himMarvin Harrison is being sued by a man who says he was shot in the hand and body in April by the Indianapolis Colts star. Harrison, who was never arrested or charged, is being sued by...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:36 am Man sues Colts' Harrison; says he was shot by him (AP)AP - Marvin Harrison is being sued by a man who says he was shot in the hand and body in April by the Indianapolis Colts star.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:36 am In blog, McNabb says he's 'embarrassed' by playDonovan McNabb isn't happy with the way he played on Sunday, and he's letting everyone know it.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:35 am Dice-K gets ball in ALCS opener vs. RaysDaisuke Matsuzaka will be on the mound for the Red Sox when the AL championship series begins Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am Dice-K gets ball in ALCS opener vs. RaysDaisuke Matsuzaka will be on the mound for the Red Sox when the AL championship series begins Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. That doesn't make him Boston's ace. Josh BeckettSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:28 am Report: Pats QB Brady had surgery on left kneeTom Brady had surgery on his left knee a month after a season-ending injury, according to a published report.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:17 am Warriors stop Trail BlazersKelenna Azubuike scored 18 points, all in the second half, and Brandan Wright added 16 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-95 Wednesday night. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 5:01 am Angels Manager Mike Scioscia defends suicide squeeze decision in Game 4Despite criticism from fans after Angels lost series to Boston, Scioscia says odds were that Erick Aybar would get bunt down and Reggie Willits would score. He says he'd make the same call again.Still feeling the squeeze of criticism two days after the Angels' season came to an abrupt and painful end, Manager Mike Scioscia on Wednesday vigorously defended his decision to try what some viewed as an unnecessary gamble in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League division series. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:47 am Angels Manager Mike Scioscia defends suicide squeeze decision in Game 4Despite criticism from fans after Angels lost series to Boston, Scioscia says odds were that Erick Aybar would get bunt down and Reggie Willits would score. He says he'd make the same call again. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:47 am Patrick O'Sullivan feels fresh on first day with KingsAfter sitting out most of training camp because of a contract issue, the team's fourth-leading scorer last season is eager to catch up to his teammates. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:24 am Patrick O'Sullivan feels fresh on first day with KingsAfter sitting out most of training camp because of a contract issue, the team's fourth-leading scorer last season is eager to catch up to his teammates.Re-signed and resolute, Patrick O'Sullivan returned to the Kings on Wednesday, a day after signing a three-year, $8.775-million contract. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:24 am Suspect indicted in murder of ex-Bronco WilliamsProsecutors say a grand jury has indicted a suspect on murder charges in the 2007 drive-by shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:05 am Rays fans finally catch on: They've got a good thingAs Yogi would say, nobody goes to The Trop anymore. It's too crowded. Actually, I made that up. The word is they are going to fill the place for tomorrow night's opening game of the American League Championship...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am Jon Heyman: Baseball's final four: Which team has the right stuff?Will the experienced Red Sox slow down the Rays' young stars? Can Cole Hamels help the Phillies stop the Manny train? Jon Heyman examines the four teams.Source: SI.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:58 am Holyfield nears deal to fight Valuev for world titleEvander Holyfield has accepted an offer to challenge Nikolai Valuev for his heavyweight world title, the former four-time champion told ESPN.com Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:45 am Lakers' Lamar Odom doesn't get points for performancePhil Jackson says that the veteran 'looks like he's either curling or doing some other kind of sport. He's not playing basketball.'The Lamar Odom experiment trudges along, slowly and shakily. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 3:09 am Auburn, 104th in offense, fires coordinator FranklinAuburn coach Tommy Tuberville has fired offensive coordinator Tony Franklin.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 2:59 am Suspect indicted in slaying of Broncos' WilliamsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 1:57 am Red Sox set ALCS rotation; Game 1: MatsuzakaRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 1:53 am Auburn fires offensive boss FranklinRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 1:43 am Phillies fans: 10,000 reasons to be bitterPerhaps being the first pro sports franchise in North America to lose 10,000 games makes supporters of Philadelphia's major league baseball club behave like thugs.You spend any time in this dingy city and around these folks, and pit bulls running wild come to mind. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Oct 2008 | 1:29 am SI.com staff picks the 2008-09 seasonThe Wings are a popular pick to repeat as champions. As is Sidney Crosby for the Hart Trophy. But there are a few stunners in SI.com's predictions for 2008-09.Source: SI.com | 9 Oct 2008 | 12:37 am Cubs pick up Harden's $7 million option for '09Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:12 pm Upset McNabb speaks outRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:43 pm Armstrong cleared for January's comeback raceRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 6:53 pm NFL denies appeal for Jets' Smith for Boldin hitRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 6:03 pm Rookie Longoria leading Rays into uncharted territoryIt wasn't difficult to discern that last Thursday and Friday's playoff games were the first ever held in Tampa Bay. The ticket scalpers, blessed with only the 24th and 25th sellouts of this unprecedented Rays season, were unsophisticated: A retirement-age couple, wearing matching pleated khaki shorts, milled about with computer-printed signs scotch-taped to their backs that read, "FOR SALE: RAYS TICKETS," and another gent with a shaved head, who had yet to develop the finely-honed stage whisper of the entrepreneurs of the Bronx's River Avenue or Boston's Lansdowne Street, simply stood within yards of one of Tropicana Field's gates and repeatedly screamed, "WHO NEEDS SOME?"Source: SI.com | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:02 pm
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