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Rays look to win spot in Series against Phillies (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:45 am Live text - Murray v CilicBritish number one Andy Murray faces Mario Cilic for a place in the last eight of the Madrid Masters.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:32 am Benitez worried by Heskey threatRafa Benitez says Emile Heskey will pose the biggest threat to Liverpool in their bid to make amends for the draw against Wigan last time out.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:23 am Babel and Torres concern LiverpoolLiverpool have injury worries ahead of Saturday's date with Wigan after Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel limped off while on international duty.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:23 am ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:20 am England's strong start down to re-found simplicityEngland's perfect World Cup qualifying campaign suggests that the national team is flourishing under Fabio Capello.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:19 am Toshack good for Wales - SavageRobbie Savage admits that Wales manager John Toshack was right to put his faith in a new generation of players.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 11:07 am Two-time world champion Lambiel retires at 23BERN, Switzerland - Two-time world figure skating champion Stephane Lambiel announced his retirement from competition Thursday at age 23. The 2006 Olympic silver medallist said he had...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am Rollins, Hamels lead Phillies into World Series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:35 am Beijing heroes parade in LondonTriple gold medallist Chris Hoy leads a parade of British Olympians and Paralympians through London.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:12 am Paraguay streak on as Argentina lose ground (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:08 am City facing anxious Robinho waitManchester City will be anxious to check on Robinho's fitness after the star forward was substituted playing for Brazil on Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:06 am Armour-Eckrich Signs Fitness Expert Kathy Kaehler as Spokesperson for Healthy Ones(TM)Celebrity trainer to be featured in advertising and public relations campaign LISLE, Ill., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC, one of the nation's...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am Torres fights to be fit for Reds' Atletico testLiverpool's Spanish striker Fernando Torres faces a battle to be fit for next week's Champions League outing against former club Atletico Madrid after he picked up a thigh injury in...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:57 am No Comeback Needed for Pennant ClincherOvercoming deficits big and small, early and late, for the past 13 months has polished the Phillies’ reputation as baseball’s ultimate comeback team.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:53 am Soccer: Barcelona Makes Bid for Team in M.L.S.The Spanish club F.C. Barcelona hopes to operate a team in Miami with the Bolivian businessman Marcelo Claure.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:52 am D’Antoni Warming to RandolphZach Randolph has been one of the best players of the preseason — the Knicks’ own October surprise.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:52 am Tevez vows to rediscover goal touchManchester United striker Carlos Tevez believes the demands of English football have lessened his threat in front of goal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:51 am Phillies 5, Dodgers 1: Hamels in Control, Phillies Reach World SeriesThe Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:51 am Pakistan delight at Champions Trophy cricket reschedulePakistan's new cricket chief on Thursday expressed his delight over the rescheduling of the Champions Trophy, saying it would open doors for more world-class cricket in the troubled nation.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:35 am Live text - London heroes paradeBritain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes are parading in front of thousands of fans through London.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:29 am Mission accomplished for Loew as Germany go clearGermany coach Joachim Loew said it was mission accomplished as his side took a four-point lead in their World Cup qualifying group thanks to Wednesday night's 1-0 win over Wales.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:22 am Rooney enjoys 'career-best form'Wayne Rooney says he is in the best form of his international career following his two goals in England's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win in Belarus.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 9:01 am Week In Soccer, Oct. 16Click here for all the big news, best moments and scarf-waving from the past week of soccer!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:48 am Aussie Clark misses Mohali TestInjured Australia paceman Stuart Clark will be replaced by debutant Peter Siddle for the second Test against India.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:43 am Anti-Doping Agency welcomes testing info decisionATHENS (Reuters) - The ruling by a British information office to keep a laboratory's drugs testing details secret was crucial in the fight against doping in sports, the World Anti-Doping...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:07 am Chinese sweethearts put love match on iceBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese badminton sweethearts Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang have put their marriage plans on ice to focus on regaining their number one rankings, local media reported...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 8:06 am Fabregas bemoans inexperienceArsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has pointed to a lack of experience for some of their slip-ups this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:46 am Eldest Rooney Brother Poised to Buy SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ muddled ownership could clear by the end of the year, with the team’s chairman, Dan Rooney, buying out his four younger brothers.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:44 am N.F.L. Roundup: Former Chargers Lineman Found Dead in ApartmentChris Mims, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers beset by legal problems, was found dead in his downtown Los Angeles apartment.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:44 am Manning Is Least of Aching Giants’ WoesEli Manning has a bruised chest, Shaun O’Hara is hospitalized with an infected toe, and linebackers Antonio Pierce and Gerris Wilkinson are also injured.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:43 am Brain Injury Puts Player in Critical ConditionA football player for a high school in New Jersey was in critical condition and unlikely to recover after sustaining a brain hemorrhage during a game, officials said.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:42 am Ball Clubs Take Care Before the Bubbly ChaosPostseason baseball has only one certainty: If and when those victories come there will be bubbles. And a mess.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:41 am Maddon Sticks to ‘Plan,’ Giving Ball to KazmirTampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon threw the Boston Red Sox a curveball on Wednesday by announcing that he was changing his Game 5 starter to Scott Kazmir.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:38 am Soca Warriors earn vital victory over United StatesTrinidad and Tobago pulled off the 2-1 upset against the United States to keep their World Cup dreams alive.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:31 am Suns' Nash injures ankle in NBA pre-season gameTwo-time National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Steve Nash sprained his ankle Wednesday in a pre-season game against the Atlanta Hawks. Nash, a six-time...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:15 am Suns' Nash injures ankle in NBA pre-season game (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:15 am Jamaica strike again while El Salvador progressBUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Jamaica followed up Saturday's shock 1-0 home win over Mexico with a repeat performance against Honduras on Wednesday to stay in the hunt for a place in the final...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:11 am Sabres hand Rangers 1st loss, stay unbeaten (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:06 am Rollins' leadoff home run jump-starts PhilliesVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:02 am Sabres hand Rangers 1st loss, stay unbeatenThe Buffalo Sabres took all kinds of shots the New York Rangers could muster, and brushed them aside _ even the punches. Ryan Miller made 19 saves, and Patrick Kaleta absorbed a barrage...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:02 am Serena Williams confirmed for WTA Sydney International (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:01 am Phillies end Dodgers' season, 5-1Cole Hamels beats L.A. for the second time in NL Championship Series, aided by three Rafael Furcal errors in one inning. Manny Ramirez homers in what could be his last game as a Dodger. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Home fans' boos chase Dodgers into off-seasonDodger Stadium crowd sees game marked by poor pitching from the get-go and little offense and lashes out like jilted lovers.'In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Evan Longoria rises quicklySnubbed out of high school, he has become a star with the Rays.BOSTON -- Three years before a can't-miss label was affixed to Evan Longoria in 2006, when the former Long Beach State standout was the third overall pick in the draft, one of baseball's brightest young stars was the kid everyone missed. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am It could be a glorious ending for Penn State's Joe PaternoThe legendary football coach has another unbeaten team and at 81, his career could end with another title. Or he might just keep on coaching. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Oregon State basketball coach campaigns for program, and brother-in-law Barack ObamaNewly hired Craig Robinson takes over tough job, like Obama wants to do. There was still work to be done as Craig...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Phillies end Dodgers' seasonCole Hamels beats L.A. for the second time in NL Championship Series, aided by three Rafael Furcal errors in one inning. Manny Ramirez homers in what could be his last game as a Dodger.Twenty years to the day after Kirk Gibson hit the home run that became an enduring image in these parts, the video scoreboard at Dodger Stadium replayed the ninth-inning shot from Game 1 of the 1988 World Series in a last-ditch effort to galvanize the home team. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Lakers Coach Phil Jackson sets priorities beyond winning in exhibition playHe sees it as a time to give young players a chance, tinker with lineups, challenge some veterans and see which players will round out the end of the bench this season. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am These Dodgers veterans deserved a better endingNomar Garciaparra, Jeff Kent and Greg Maddux may have all played their final major league games in the Dodgers' 5-1 loss to Philadelphia in the National League Championship Series. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Jimmy Rollins gives Phillies a 1-0 lead over DodgersChad Billingsley will try to keep L.A. alive. 'It's pretty much do or die,' says the pitcher who is on the mound tonight against the Phillies. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA's defense gets minor shake-upGlenn Love, a redshirt freshman, will share the strong safety spot with senior Bret Lockett, which team hopes will make the Bruins a little tougher against the run against Stanford. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am UCLA's defense gets minor shake-upGlenn Love, a redshirt freshman, will share the strong safety spot with senior Bret Lockett, which team hopes will make the Bruins a little tougher against the run against Stanford.There were changes expected and, though not drastic, the UCLA defense will have some different looks. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Ducks lose to Oilers, 3-2.Former Anaheim players doing well throughout the league.Granted, it's just four games into their season, but the Ducks have to be wondering where their offense has gone. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Ducks lose to Oilers, 3-2.Former Anaheim players doing well throughout the league. Granted, it's just four games into their season, but...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am These Dodgers veterans deserved a better endingNomar Garciaparra, Jeff Kent and Greg Maddux may have all played their final major league games in the Dodgers' 5-1 loss to Philadelphia in the National League Championship Series.They should not have gone out this way, as bit players on a grand stage. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am U.S. scores against Mexico in landing Jose Francisco TorresMexican American Torres plays professionally in Mexico but wasn't tapped for its national team. The U.S. grabbed him. He starts in World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am It could be a glorious ending for Penn State's Joe PaternoThe legendary football coach has another unbeaten team and at 81, his career could end with another title. Or he might just keep on coaching.Joe Paterno has coached 507 games at Penn State, winning 379, but the focus now is on the next two: home against Michigan this week and at Ohio State on Oct. 25. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Oregon State basketball coach campaigns for program, and brother-in-law Barack ObamaNewly hired Craig Robinson takes over tough job, like Obama wants to do. Robinson walked away from lucrative Wall Street career to do what he loves.CORVALLIS, Ore. -- There was still work to be done as Craig Robinson stood at the podium that night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am USC's Joe McKnight probably won't play SaturdayTailback says that toe injury will sideline him for only one game.Tailback Joe McKnight overcame several injuries and ailments during nearly 1 1/2 seasons at USC to play in 18 consecutive games. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Home fans' boos chase Dodgers into off-seasonDodger Stadium crowd sees game marked by poor pitching from the get-go and little offense and lashes out like jilted lovers. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Torres injury worry for LiverpoolFernando Torres looks certain to miss Liverpool's next two matches after suffering a thigh injury playing for Spain against Belgium on Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:46 am Injury voids Bills tackle McCargo's trade to ColtsA herniated disc, revealed during a physical, has voided Tuesday's trade of defensive tackle John McCargo between the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills, a source indicated.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:36 am Furyk beats Harrington in playoff at Grand SlamJim Furyk won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, birdieing the final hole to force a playoff with Padraig Harrington and winning with an eight-foot eagle putt on the first extra hole.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:32 am Hamilton relives China nightmareLewis Hamilton has watched clips of himself throwing away the 2007 world title in China ahead of this weekend's Shanghai race.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:30 am Pacman won't have probation revoked in GeorgiaTwice-suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones won't have his probation revoked in Georgia after an alcohol-related scuffle with his bodyguard in Dallas.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:24 am Source: Romo tells coaches he'll play with injuryA source told ESPN.com that Tony Romo told coaches on Wednesday that he wants to play on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:08 am Manny Ramirez made the Dodgers important againHe single-handedly made the team a force to be reckoned with.The Dodgers are finished two weeks ago, Jose Lima still standing as the team's postseason hero over the last 20 years, if it isn't for Manny Ramirez . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Oct 2008 | 6:05 am Knight says he hasn't ruled out coaching againBob Knight, the winningest coach in Division I history, left the door ajar to a return to coaching college basketball during a wide-ranging television interview broadcast Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:55 am Phillies seal World Series berthPhiladelphia reach their first World Series since 1993 by clinching a 4-1 National League Championship Series win over the LA Dodgers.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:44 am Trinidad and Tobago edges U.S. in Cup qualifierRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am Vanek, Sabres hand Rangers first loss this seasonVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:11 am Jon Heyman: Deep, balanced Phillies finish off DodgersThe Phils are in the World Series for the first time since 1993 after beating the Dodgers 5-1. It's time to take this balanced team seriously, writes Jon Heyman.Source: SI.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 5:06 am McCargo fails physical, voiding Colts-Bills tradeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 4:01 am Sources: Pettitte wants to throw for Yanks in '09Sources said on Wednesday that Andy Pettitte's agent told the Yankees the pitcher wants to throw for the them next season.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 3:23 am Bob Knight says he might return to coaching (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 3:00 am McCargo fails physical, voiding Colts-Bills trade (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 2:28 am Sorenstam excited about next chapter in life (AP)AP - Annika Sorenstam's storied career is quickly coming to a close and the 72-time LPGA Tour winner has no second thoughts about her decision to retire at the end of the season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 2:13 am Ex-Charger Mims, 38, found dead in apartmentRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:54 am Cowboys moving ahead without 'Pacman', Romo (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:38 am Rocket not upset with Yanks, lacks desire to playRoger Clemens said Wednesday that reports he is unhappy with the Yankees are untrue.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 1:36 am Fire damages famous Citgo sign behind FenwayRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Oct 2008 | 12:37 am Pacman won't have Georgia probation revokedRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:16 pm Jon Heyman: Ramirez could be looking for six-year deal on open marketThe Manny Derby: The Dodgers will have competition this offseason.Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 11:09 pm French cancel 2009 F1 Grand PrixThe 2009 French Formula One Grand Prix is cancelled after the French Motorsports Federation (FFSA) withdraws financing for the event.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:27 pm Spain beats Belgium 2-1 in World Cup qualifierDavid Villa scored late Wednesday to extend Spain's unbeaten run with a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Belgium.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Oct 2008 | 10:18 pm Chiefs' Gonzalez tells teammates he's not bitterRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 9:28 pm Jack McCallum: Jazz season previewCan the Jazz's core group get over the top? This may be its last shot.Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 8:56 pm Rays opt to start Kazmir in Game 5Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 15 Oct 2008 | 7:43 pm
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