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Premier League Roundup, Oct. 18PL Roundup: Chelsea's thumped Middlesbrough 5-0 on Saturday to maintain their high-scoring title charge.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:22 pm Young Rays have faith they can finish off Red Sox (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:18 pm No excuses, roars Gunners gafferArsene Wenger says Arsenal need to ignore the crowd when they face Fenerbahce in the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:13 pm Live text - Scottish Premier LeagueCeltic defeat Inverness 2-1 to go three points clear at the top of the SPL table.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:05 pm Five-star Chelsea stay top of the pile (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:58 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:55 pm Murray gains revenge over FedererAndy Murray avenges his US Open final defeat by Roger Federer with a superb win in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:38 pm Middlesbrough 0-5 ChelseaChelsea completely outclass Middlesbrough to extend their lead at top of the Premier League table.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:37 pm Inverness CT 1-2 CelticScott Brown scores his first league goal since December as Celtic beat Inverness to move three points clear at the top of the SPL.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:29 pm Global recession will hit Premier League: WengerA global recession will reduce earnings at clubs belonging to England's wealthy Premier League, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said in a interview published on Saturday. "Why...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:19 pm Williams opens 20th season at Maryland MadnessMaryland Madness began with a "Gary Williams Look-Alike" contest, and the highlight of the show was the arrival of the main man in an armored military vehicle.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:14 pm Scolari salutes 'real captain' JTLuiz Felipe Scolari admits it is a manager's dream to coach John Terry, claiming you would have to kill him to stop him playing for Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:43 pm Big week for Big Phil's boys in BlueLuiz Felipe Scolari faces the toughest week of his Chelsea tenure, with Roma and Liverpool set to test his injury-ravaged squad to its limit.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:37 pm India dominate Australia in second cricket TestDebutant leg-spinner Amit Mishra picked up two key wickets as India pushed Australia into a corner on the second day of the second Test here on Saturday. Mishra, 24, sent...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:30 pm Calderon in spotlight again for Madrid derbySpain's capital Madrid has been in the headlines this week with the controversy over whether Atletico's Champions League match against Liverpool next Wednesday would be played at their...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:12 pm NBA eyes joint league, opportunities in China (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 11:59 am Grand Prix - live scoresJohn Higgins takes on Judd Trump in the first semi-final in GlasgowSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am India leave Australia in troubleAustralia face an uphill battle to save the second Test after closing day two on 102-4 in reply to India's first innings score of 469 in Mohali.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 11:37 am Bayern will pull through slump, insists KlinsmannBayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann has backed the defending Bundesliga champions to recover from their worst start to the season in 31 years - starting with Karlsruhe on Saturday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 11:12 am Man Utd counting on Rooney spillover effectManchester United are hoping to reap a dividend from Wayne Rooney's goalscoring form for England as they seek to close the gap on Premier League pacesetters Chelsea and Liverpool this...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 10:29 am Live text - Premier LeagueFive fixtures are taking place in the Premier League after Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough at the Riverside.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 10:23 am Hasan's triple leaves NZ in first Test disarrayShakib Al Hasan proved an unlikely bowling hero for Bangladesh with three wickets which left New Zealand reeling at 57-4 at tea on the second day of the first Test here on Saturday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 10:09 am Tendulkar a special talent, says GavaskarFormer India opener Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday led a galaxy of cricketing greats in praising record-smashing Sachin Tendulkar, saying his compatriot had always been an extraordinary...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 10:07 am Ramos happy after Levy meetingTottenham chairman Daniel Levy is "very happy" with the situation at White Hart Lane, according to boss Juande Ramos.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:57 am Valiquette blanks Leafs; Filatov nets first goalStarting in place of Henrik Lundqvist, New York's backup goalie led the Rangers to a 1-0 shootout victory over the Maple Leafs on Friday night. "I really want to feel as comfortable as...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:55 am Valiquette blanks Leafs; Filatov nets first goal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:55 am Ganguly, Dhoni prop up India in second Australia TestSourav Ganguly struck a fine century as India finished on a strong 469 all out in their first innings on the second day of the second Test against Australia here on Saturday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:46 am Yankee Stadium memorabilia on the block at MSG (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:32 am Rays expect to close out comeback king Red SoxThe young, resilient Tampa Bay Rays are confident they have what it takes to close out Boston in the AL championship series. In fact, they find it humorous anyone would believe the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:26 am Moore leads No. 15 Boise State over Hawaii 27-7 (AP)
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News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:22 am Pedrosa snatches pole from RossiDani Pedrosa leaves it late to grab pole from Valentino Rossi at the Malaysian Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:18 am Vidic loves playing with RooneyManchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has revealed his love of playing alongside Wayne Rooney - no matter where Sir Alex Ferguson plays him.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 9:17 am Playoff Analysis: Francona Intent on Starting BeckettTerry Francona says he still intends to start Josh Beckett, despite his wobbly postseason performance.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 8:07 am Strength of SEC and Big 12 May Work Against ThemThe reality of college football’s muddled system to determine a national champion is that the teams that win the titles in the SEC and Big 12 will likely not meet for the national title.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 8:07 am Third World Twenty20 set for 2010The ICC multi-nation tournament scheduled for the West Indies in 2010 has been shortened from a Champions Trophy to be another World Twenty20.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 8:04 am Holmgren: Backup QB Wallace will start for HawksSeahawks backup QB Seneca Wallace will start Sunday night at Tampa Bay.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:20 am Hamilton storms to Shanghai poleMcLaren's Lewis Hamilton gives his world title hopes a big lift by taking pole for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:11 am Sprained finger sidelines Clippers' Baron DavisThe point guard will be reevaluated Monday.The room for experimentation in the Clippers' preseason lab expanded a bit more when point guard Baron Davis sprained the ring finger on his left hand at practice Friday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Michael Bisping to fight Chris Leben in UFC 89Bisping's career began with a working-class drive that took him from the factories in Lancashire, England, to a lucrative position in mixed martial arts. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Sprained finger sidelines Clippers' Baron DavisThe point guard will be reevaluated Monday. The room for experimentation in the Clippers' preseason lab expanded a bit more when point...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Will Washington State bring out worst in Trojans?Pete Carroll's USC teams have a history of playing poorly when heavily favored. The Cougars are roughly six-touchdown underdogs, but then so was Stanford last year. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Kings finally worth watching, but no one's showing upAfter years of false starts and promises, Kings appear to be an exciting young team on the rise. But with an alienated fan base and a bad economy, attendance is sagging. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Hall of Fame jockeys go for a ride down memory lane at Santa AnitaLegends race brings them together again. A group of very small people sat at a long table at Santa Anita on Friday...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am USC is all business at its first practiceCoach Tim Floyd decides against a 'Midnight Madness' exhibition. Behind-the-back passes and three-point shots...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Stanford may have UCLA on the runCardinal's strength was the Bruins' weakness against Oregon, but UCLA may be able to move the ball through the air. The second half of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Tampa Bay still has the edge . . .. . . but Boston has the momentum after a remarkable comeback in Game 5. Maddon's moves draw criticism. ST. PETERSBURG,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Gary Robinson, former Crip, brings peace and football to L.A. park.Helen Keller Park in South L.A. is home to the California Cowboys, a youth football team that has grown from 40 to 120 members.What with all the activity, all the laughing and kids running around and families sitting on park blankets eating turkey sandwiches, this could be the suburbs. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Stanford's Toby Gerhart stays close to his dadTodd Gerhart coached his son at Norco, and Cardinal's Jim Harbaugh likes the connection. Stanford football Coach...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Kings gain confidence from 4-3 OT win over CarolinaIt's only one game, but L.A. players show they can compete at a high level and even erase a deficit.It was only one game but . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Hall of Fame jockeys go for a ride down memory lane at Santa AnitaLegends race brings them together again.A group of very small people sat at a long table at Santa Anita on Friday morning and did something they probably had never done there before. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Stanford may have UCLA on the runCardinal's strength was the Bruins' weakness against Oregon, but UCLA may be able to move the ball through the air.The second half of UCLA's season today with the Bruins hoping to play less like they did in the first half of the season. Stanford has bowl aspirations and still a shot at the Pacific 10 Conference championship. However, the Cardinal has lost five in a row at the Rose Bowl. Times staff writer Chris Foster looks at the issues and key matchups in today's game: Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Ducks gets first win, 4-0, over SharksJean-Sebastien Giguere makes 38 saves in the Anaheim victory, improving the team's record to 1-4 and avoiding the worst start in franchise history. It also is San Jose's first loss of the season.Victories come in small packages: Killing a five-on-three advantage. Maintaining possession with a stiff forecheck. Snaring a wicked slap shot. Scoring on a power play. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Kings gain confidence from 4-3 OT win over CarolinaIt's only one game, but L.A. players show they can compete at a high level and even erase a deficit. It was only...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Kings finally worth watching, but no one's showing upAfter years of false starts and promises, Kings appear to be an exciting young team on the rise. But with an alienated fan base and a bad economy, attendance is sagging.Finally, the Kings have a team that's worth watching. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Stanford's Toby Gerhart stays close to his dadTodd Gerhart coached his son at Norco, and Cardinal's Jim Harbaugh likes the connection.Stanford football Coach Jim Harbaugh is partial to athletes whose fathers coached them, because he used to be one of those athletes. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Tampa Bay still has the edge . . .. . . but Boston has the momentum after a remarkable comeback in Game 5. Maddon's moves draw criticism.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Joe Maddon, manager of the Angels' double-A affiliate at Midland, Texas, in 1986, was in Anaheim Stadium, a few rows behind the first base dugout, for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series that October. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am Lakers' Kobe Bryant still needs some legworkMVP might be a little fatigued from the Olympics and Phil Jackson is keeping an eye on him.Long after the NBA Finals ended in mid-June, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol took center stage in an international theater, helping their respective countries to gold and silver finishes at the Beijing Olympics. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am On Opposite Sides but Just a Phone Call AwayOn Saturday, Missouri’s Chase Daniel and Colt McCoy of Texas, two friends and Heisman Trophy contenders, will meet for the first time as starters.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 6:46 am Ducks top previously unbeaten Sharks for first winVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 6:20 am No. 1 Texas, Mizzou set to clash in AustinIs Texas deserving of its new status as the nation's No. 1 team? Cory McCartney breaks down UT's big battle with No. 11 Mizzou and its high-powered offense.Source: SI.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 6:05 am Rangers 1, Maple Leafs 0 (SO): Rangers Solve Leafs in ShootoutFred Sjostrom scored the deciding goal in a shootout to lift the Rangers to victory over the Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:59 am N.H.L. Roundup: Vanek’s League-High Sixth Goal Fuels SabresThomas Vanek scored his league-leading sixth goal and added two assists, and Ales Kotalik scored twice in the Sabres’ victory against the Canucks on Friday night.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:58 am Hossa Is Still Adjusting to New Teammates in DetroitMarian Hossa, best known for his breathtaking offensive skill and his defensive diligence, steered his journey to Detroit to chase a championship.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:58 am College Football Roundup: No. 15 Boise State Tops HawaiiIowa Coach Kirk Ferentz suspended his son from the Hawkeyes’ football team Friday after he was cited for under-age drinking.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:47 am Knicks 104, Celtics 97: As the Tempo Increases, So Does Chandler’s OutputThe Knicks’ Wilson Chandler appears to have been placed on the planet to play in an up-tempo offense.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:39 am Lidge Provides Advantage, Even When He Doesn’tNo other reliever in baseball was as dominant this season as Brad Lidge. Put simply, the Phillies would not have advanced to the World Series without him.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:37 am Rays Lost a Game, but Not Their ConfidenceThe ever-positive Joe Maddon watched his Tampa Bay Rays blow their Game 5 lead, yes — but he did not hear them blow their cool.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:36 am Brewers extend Melvin; Sveum won't be managerDoug Melvin will get a 3-year contract extension as the general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, but the team also said Friday that Dale Sveum is no longer under consideration to become manager.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:26 am Johnson has experience to lead CowboysBrad Johnson thought he had seen and heard it all in 17 NFL seasons. But nothing could have prepared him for the Cowboys' daily circus, writes Don Banks.Source: SI.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:24 am Bryant: Thinking too much could derail RaysAfter a devastating loss in Game 5, the Rays can't let their thoughts betray them if they hope to advance to the World Series.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 5:12 am Moore's 3 touchdowns lead Boise St. over HawaiiVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 4:59 am Peavy trade derby: Padres court additional teamsSources say that the Padres are reaching out to a number of additional teams in an effort to trade Jake Peavy.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 4:37 am Lang, Pettersen share lead at Kapalua (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 4:23 am Midnight hoops: KU at the PhogLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas fans cheered the unveiling of the 2008 national championship banner Friday night, then began getting to know the new-look Jayhawks during the 24th annual Late Night in the Phog.Source: SI.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 3:12 am Brewers extend GM Melvin; Sveum won't be manager (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 3:02 am Romo doesn't practice, questionable against RamsThe Dallas Cowboys still aren't saying whether Tony Romo will play with a broken pinkie on this throwing hand Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:37 am Brewers reward GM, remove SveumThe Brewers announced Friday night that general manager Doug Melvin received a three-year contract extension, but that interim manager Dale Sveum would not be retained.Source: SI.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:25 am Blue Jackets' Peca has suspension cut to 5 gamesColumbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca received a reduced suspension of five games without pay for making contact with an on-ice official during a game Oct. 10.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 2:04 am Maradona to replace Argentina coach Alfio Basile?Diego Maradona could be an assistant coach of Argentina following the stunning resignation of Alfio Basile.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Oct 2008 | 1:12 am Bengals promote 2 players, place 2 on injury list (AP)AP - The Cincinnati Bengals signed tight end Nate Lawrie and cornerback Geoffrey Pope, and placed safety Herana-Daze Jones and center Kyle Cook on injury reserved on Friday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:55 am Shields: Sox still face more pressureRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 18 Oct 2008 | 12:26 am Pittsburgh, Navy set for rematch (AP)AP - In making its first trip to Annapolis in 21 years, No. 23 Pittsburgh has no reason to look past Navy in a rematch of last year's double-overtime thriller.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Oct 2008 | 11:52 pm Yanks to pursue CC, Lowe, TeixeiraThe Yankees' plan to spend, spend, spend this offseason is alreay in motion.Source: SI.com | 17 Oct 2008 | 10:33 pm Portis questionable, Springs doubtful for 'SkinsRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 17 Oct 2008 | 9:24 pm Cowboys' Phillips: Romo is 'bonus guy' SundayRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 17 Oct 2008 | 7:24 pm Browns' Winslow returns to practice after illnessRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 17 Oct 2008 | 6:40 pm Rafa wants answers on Torres woesReds boss Rafa Benitez wants to know why Fernando Torres has suffered three hamstring injuries with Spain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Oct 2008 | 6:25 pm
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