World Sports Headlines for October 15, 2008

Atletico set to appeal stadium ban

Atletico Madrid will appeal against the stadium ban handed out to them by UEFA for incidents during their Champions League tie with Marseille.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm

Benitez: UEFA's Atletico ban unfair on Liverpool

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez hit out Wednesday at UEFA for throwing the travel plans of his club's fans into chaos with the late decision to force Atletico Madrid to host next week's Champions League match at a neutral venue.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 12:21 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 12:17 pm

Ballesteros has 12-hour brain op

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is in a stable condition after undergoing an operation on a brain tumour.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 12:05 pm

Domenech keeps France job

Raymond Domenech has been retained as France coach at least until qualifying ends for the World Cup.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:45 am

ECB chairman says England could host Asian sides' Tests

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke says England could in future host Test matches between Asian countries as part of its commitment to supporting the five-day game.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:39 am

Domenech to stay as France coach

France coach Raymond Domenech will stay in charge for France's World Cup campaign despite a stuttering start to their qualifiers.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:39 am

Phillies, Rays are 1 game away from World Series (AP)

AP - The Philadelphia Phillies meet the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, with the Phils and the Tampa Bay Rays just one game away from a date in the World Series. The Rays and Boston Red Sox resume their series tomorrow.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:24 am

Champions Trophy dates announced

The postponed Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan from 24 September to 5 October 2009.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:24 am

Kumble hopeful of beating injury

Skipper Anil Kumble is confident of overcoming a shoulder injury in time to skipper India in the second Test against Australia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:23 am

French keep faith with Domenech (AFP)

AFP - Raymond Domenech will remain coach of the France team, according to the president of the French Football Federation, Jean-Pierre Escalettes, putting an end to recent speculation over his future after an indifferent start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:18 am

French leaders furious after anthem booed

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and other leading political figures reacted with shock and anger Wednesday after the country's national anthem was booed in Tuesday's friendly win over...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:05 am

ECB boss backs neutral Tests idea

The head of the England and Wales Cricket Board backs the idea of Britain being a neutral host for Test matches involving other countries.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am

PNG vow to upset World Cup odds

Papua New Guinea coach Adrian Lam says his team can cause a surprise at the World Cup, despite having Australia, New Zealand and England in their pool.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am

Hoy to lead London heroes parade

Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy will lead a parade of British Olympians and Paralympians in London on Thursday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am

United target told to stay put

Teenage Brazilian starlet Douglas Costa had been advised to shun interest from Manchester United and continue his career in his homeland.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:29 am

Tunisia fans in French anthem row

French leaders threaten to call off matches against some North African countries after booing of French anthem.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:18 am

Africa award nominees named

Amr Zaki, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Emmanuel Adebayor are all in the running for the 2008 African Footballer of the Year award.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:05 am

Bergkamp inspired me - Clichy

Gael Clichy has revealed how a chat with Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp instilled him with the belief that he could succeed at the London club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:52 am

F1 & Mosley to discuss cash cuts

FIA president Max Mosley will meet Formula One teams later this month to discuss new cost-cutting measures for the sport.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:51 am

Henry keen to keep NZ-only rule

New Zealand coach Graham Henry is keen to retain the rule about only picking home-based players for the national side.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am

UCI to introduce four-year doping bans from 2009

PARIS (Reuters) - Riders will face four-year doping bans from 2009 for "willful cheating," International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am

Americans on the 'fringe' need to show their stuff

TRECKER: U.S. 'fringe' players need to make the most of their World Cup qualifier in Trinidad on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:28 am

High-flying Oram relishing Australia cricket tour

New Zealand's in-form all-rounder Jacob Oram told how he is relishing his team's tour of Australia next month. New Zealand are due to meet their international neighbour in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:25 am

World Week In Pictures, Oct. 15

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Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:17 am

Sarkozy shocked as French anthem booed against Tunisia

Red Sox knuckle under, Rays surge to 3-1 ALCS lead (AP)

AP - They fluttered in and rocketed out: Three more homers sent sailing over the Green Monster to help the Tampa Bay Rays blow out Boston for the second straight game and move within one win of their first AL pennant.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:10 am

F1's Hamilton optimistic as he rebuffs arrogance claims

Lewis Hamilton is optimistic that he won't blow his world title chances in China this weekend and has rebuffed claims that he is arrogant. The 23-year-old Briton, who...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:06 am

F1 governing body proposes sweeping cost cuts

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body has proposed radical cost-cutting measures, including the possible use of standard engines from 2010, to help teams survive the global...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:45 am

Cowboys’ Adam Jones Suspended

The suspension will last a minimum of four games, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones owner sounded resigned to the idea that Adam Jones might not play against this year.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:44 am

Playoff Analysis: Red Sox Have a Hole in the Heart of Their Lineup

David Ortiz was neutralized during Monday’s listless defeat, going hitless in four at-bats (the first three with runners on base).

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:44 am

Death of Rangers Prospect Prompts Inquiry

The Russian Continental Hockey League announced that a commission would investigate the death of Alexei Cherepanov, the 19-year-old Rangers draft choice.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:43 am

A Bronco’s Learning (and Teaching) Experience

One week, the Denver Broncos receiver is suspended. The next, he sets a team record. Things would be simpler if he just had to catch passes, but life is far more complex than football.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:43 am

New Zealand's rugby coach backs strict eligibility rules

New Zealand coach Graham Henry said on Wednesday he firmly supported the All Blacks' strict ban on foreign-based players despite the exodus which forced him to rebuild after last year's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:04 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Radulov Says He Wants to Stay in Russia

With the N.H.L. and Russia’s new Continental Hockey League in a dispute over him, Alexander Radulov says he wants to help the sport of hockey in his own country.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:31 am

Curlin Will Defend Title in Breeders’ Cup Classic

After months of indecision, the owner Jess Jackson said Tuesday that Curlin, the reigning Horse of the Year, will start in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:31 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Dallas Gets Receiving Help in a Trade at the Deadline

Roy Williams headed home to Texas in the league’s most noteworthy trade before the deadline, giving the Dallas Cowboys another receiver opposite Terrell Owens.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:29 am

Browns Battered Giants and Bruised Manning

The Giants’ quarterback, Eli Manning, was injured Monday night in Cleveland during the Giants’ 35-14 loss to the Browns.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:28 am

76ers 116, Knicks 109: For Curry, Rotation May Turn Minus Him

Eddy Curry played briefly and erratically in the Knicks’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, then spent most of the first half in the locker room, the victim of a stomach virus.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:26 am

Fishing for Bass as Part of a Team

Classified as an activity alongside chess, debate, journalism, music and spirit, bass fishing has drawn interest from coaches and administrators across Illinois.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:26 am

Thorpe's swim coach seeks new opportunities in Britain

Doug Frost, who guided Ian Thorpe to greatness, is leaving for Britain and believes more Australian swimming coaches will follow him in pursuit of better money and opportunities.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:05 am

Dupuis scores dramatic OT goal for Penguins (AP)

AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins won with a goal in the nick of time. Scored by none other than ... Pascal Dupuis?

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:04 am

Dupuis scores dramatic OT goal for Penguins

OK, so not every big goal this season is going to come from Sidney Crosby. In fact, they haven't gotten any goals from him yet, and only one from co-star Evgeni Malkin. Yet so far, the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:04 am

Trojans have issues; can they find answers?

USC still has a chance to get to BCS title game despite loss to Oregon State, but only if it can correct a laundry list of problems. There are at least five areas of concern. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers tap into anger about their unruly home fans

Police and team officials note gains in cutting down on the unruliness and making it a family atmosphere at the stadium, but problems persist in Dodgers' unexpected postseason run.

Down by the left-field foul pole, this Dodgers-Phillies encounter turned ugly around the fourth inning and eighth beer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA coaches rethinking offensive line again

With running game struggling and pass protection spotty, the Bruins apparently will try a new combination up front for fourth time in seven weeks.

UCLA will look at another offensive line combination, its fourth in seven weeks, as the unit's personnel was rearranged Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers Manager Joe Torre defends his decisions in Game 4

He says the only thing he'd change would be the final result, which was a 7-5 loss to the Phillies that left the Dodgers on the brink of elimination.

Six inches.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

This could be the swan song for Mannywood

Text messages from press row . . .

Say goodbye to Mannywood? . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers trail series because Phillies are a better team

Pundits who love to find fault with Manager Joe Torre's moves fail to understand that simple fact.

It's unbelievable, truly unbelievable.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Trojans have issues; can they find answers?

USC still has a chance to get to BCS title game despite loss to Oregon State, but only if it can correct a laundry list of problems. There are at least five areas of concern.

With a veritable herd of officials in black-and-white stripes filling the landscape, USC's practice facility looked more like the Serengeti than a football field.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Not all Pac-10 football teams are making the grade

Stanford (no surprise) leads the Pac-10 with a 93% graduation rate, according to the latest NCAA figures. UCLA is at 62%, USC at 54%. Arizona is last at 41%.

The NCAA released its latest Graduation Success Rates on Tuesday, with the football teams of the Pacific 10 Conference earning mixed grades.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

UCLA coaches rethinking offensive line again

With running game struggling and pass protection spotty, the Bruins apparently will try a new combination up front for fourth time in seven weeks. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

It's an important night for Chad Billingsley

Pitcher might have gotten a bad rap after Game 2, but the Dodgers' season is on the line now

They're called labels because they stick. Larry Bowa, the Dodgers' coach, can tell you all about labels.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Dodgers tap into anger about their unruly home fans

Police and team officials note gains in cutting down on the unruliness and making it a family atmosphere at the stadium, but problems persist in Dodgers' unexpected postseason run. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Redskins sign RB Alexander to one-year contract

The Redskins reached agreements with halfback Shaun Alexander, punter Ryan Plackemeier and safety Mike Green Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:31 am

Cowboys trade for Lions wide receiver Williams

The Cowboys acquired wide receiver Roy Williams from the Lions.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:29 am

Pacman handed minimum four-game suspension

Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been suspended for at least Dallas' next four games, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:27 am

John Donovan: World Series near reality for Rays

A moment few believed would ever happen is imminent, says John Donovan. The Rays are a win from their first World Series after ripping the Red Sox 13-4.
Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:08 am

Rays do a Green Monster mash

Tampa Bay is one win away from its first trip to the World Series after bombing Boston pitching again. Tampa Bay's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:08 am

Rays do a Green Monster mash

Tampa Bay is one win away from its first trip to the World Series after bombing Boston pitching again.

Tampa Bay's 13-4 manhandling of the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday night left Fenway Park's famed Green Monster begging for mercy and executives at the Fox Network gnashing their teeth.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:08 am

Kings rewarded in 6-3 win over Ducks

The Ducks revert to being their penalty-prone selves and the reconfigured Kings rally for a 6-3 victory that gives Coach Terry Murray his first triumph behind the Kings' bench. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:03 am

Kings rewarded in 6-3 win over Ducks

The Ducks revert to being their penalty-prone selves and the reconfigured Kings rally for a 6-3 victory that gives Coach Terry Murray his first triumph behind the Kings' bench.

So the Kings will not go winless, though the Ducks might be 0-82 if they continue parading to the penalty box and giving opponents opportunities that even scoring-challenged teams such as the Kings can't miss.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Oct 2008 | 6:03 am

Rays rough up Red Sox en route to 3-1 ALCS lead

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 5:42 am

Wakefield latest Boston Red Sox starter to flop

The Red Sox got a good start in the AL championship series -- then the rest of their rotation fell apart.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:41 am

Dodgers trail series because Phillies are a better team

Pundits who love to find fault with Manager Joe Torre's moves fail to understand that simple fact. It's unbelievable,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:25 am

This time, hard to find a ray of hope

No more baseball bacchanal at the ancient ballyard. The Red Sox last night were annihilated again by the Tampa Bay Rays. Final score: 13-4. Fenway was so quiet you could hear a dynasty drop. And that was...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

After hand surgery, Crawford gets high five

After Tampa Bay was shut out by Daisuke Matsuzaka in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, David Ortiz seemed to detect something different in the way the youthful AL East champs looked last...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

Sonnanstine gives big-name performance

Tomato, tomahto. Doesn't matter. Phonetics aside, they're the same thing. Ditto Garza, Sonnanstine. Styles beside the point, they're one and the same. Young, aggressive, confident, and capable of getting...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

Hip surgery means Red Sox's Lowell out for year

Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell is done for the year because of a bad hip.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 3:15 am

Larionov: Cherepanov's death 'unacceptable'

Russian hockey legend Igor Larionov says the death of rising star Alexei Cherepanov is "unacceptable" and has asked the Continental Hockey League's majority owner to hold an emergency meeting about the matter.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 2:03 am

Dallas put punter McBriar on IR (AP)

AP - Dallas Cowboys punter Mat McBriar was put on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season two days after sustaining a broken foot on the last play of the overtime loss at Arizona.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:53 am

Cowboys acquire WR Williams in trade with Lions (AP)

AP - Roy Williams headed home to Texas on Tuesday in the NFL's biggest trade before the deadline, giving the struggling Dallas Cowboys another proven receiver opposite Terrell Owens.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:39 am

'Skins ink former MVP Alexander to 1-year deal

Read full story for latest details.
Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:24 am

Ohio State DE Wilson has torn ACL, out for season

Ohio State junior defensive end Lawrence Wilson will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during last Saturday's win against Purdue.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:20 am

Former MVP Shaun Alexander signs with Redskins (AP)

AP - Former league MVP Shaun Alexander signed with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, part of a flurry of roster activity in which the team ditched its punter, shuffled its safeties and displayed coach Jim Zorn's strong ties to his Seattle Seahawks roots.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:12 am

Favre calls injured Romo, offers encouragement

Jets quarterback Brett Favre told ESPN he called Tony Romo to offer encouragement as the young quarterback copes with a fractured finger on his passing hand that apparently will end his streak of consecutive starts after 30 often spectacular performances.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 1:10 am

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