VWilliams beats Bondarenko at Wimbledon (AP)

Venus Williams of U.S. returns to Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine, during their second round women's singles match at Wimbledon, Thursday, June 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - Even on one good leg, Venus Williams is tough to beat at Wimbledon.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 3:21 pm

Lleyton Hewitt ousts fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro at Wimbledon

leyton Hewitt eliminated fifth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pm

Milan rebuff 'monster' bid for Pato

AC Milan vice-president claims to have turned down a 'monster offer' from an English club for striker Alexandre Pato.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Off-duty cop shoots two in lot after Angels game

Authorities say an off-duty Anaheim police officer shot two people who assaulted him in the Angel Stadium parking lot after a Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Angels game.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:47 pm

Hewitt stuns fifth seed Del Potro

Former champion Lleyton Hewitt beats fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:44 pm

Sources: Phoenix Suns agree to send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns are nearing agreement on a blockbuster trade that would send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland to team with LeBron James, according to two sources with knowledge of the discussions.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pm

Arbeloa looks set for Madrid move

Alvaro Arbeloa can not promise he will be a Liverpool player next season after having his head turned by Real Madrid.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:26 pm

Venus, Kuznetsova roll to Wimbledon 3rd round

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached the third round at Wimbledon, defeating Pauline Parmentier of France 6-1, 6-3 in less than an hour.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:17 pm

After Los Angeles Angels game, off-duty officer shoots 2 in lot

An off-duty police officer shot and wounded two men who had assaulted him in the crowded Angel Stadium parking lot after Wednesday night's Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Angels game, authorities said.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:11 pm

Slick Venus eases past Bondarenko

Defending champion Venus Williams beats Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3 6-2 to reach round three of Wimbledon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:07 pm

French Open champ Kuznetsova advances at Wimbledon

French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached the third round at Wimbledon, defeating Pauline Parmentier of France 6-1, 6-3 in less than an hour.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:55 pm

Off-duty officer shoots 2 in lot after Angels game (AP)

AP - An off-duty police officer shot and wounded two men who had assaulted him in the crowded Angel Stadium parking lot after Wednesday night's Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Angels game, authorities said.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm

Rubio Has No Concerns, Even if Some Others Do

N.B.A. teams are considering where to draft an 18-year-old with a reputation as a dazzling prodigy but who also presents some hurdles.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:41 pm

Excitement builds ahead of Murray match

LONDON (Reuters) - Expectation hung heavy in the air on a warm day at Wimbledon on Thursday with Andy Murray's tea-time assignment on Center Court dominating the talk amongst the huge...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:40 pm

Venus defies wounded knee to reach third round (AFP)

US Venus Williams returns a backhand to Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko during their second round match in the 2009 Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club. Venus won 6-3, 6-3.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Defending champion Venus Williams breezed into the third round at Wimbledon despite playing with a heavily-bandaged knee in her 6-3, 6-2 victory over Kateryna Bondarenko on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:39 pm

Live - Wimbledon

Andy Roddick is in action on day four at Wimbledon after wins for Venus Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova but defeat for Elena Baltacha, with Andy Murray up against Ernests Gulbis later.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:39 pm

Dolphins owner to announce Estefans' stake in team

Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, appear set to take on a new role with the Miami Dolphins. In a press conference Thursday, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm

Dolphins owner to announce Estefans' stake in team (AP)

AP - Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, appear set to take on a new role with the Miami Dolphins.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm

VWilliams beats Bondarenko at Wimbledon

Venus Williams has advanced to the third round at Wimbledon by beating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 6-2. Williams wore a strap on her left leg Thursday but moved about the court freely,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:35 pm

USA celebrate huge Confed Cup win over Spain (AFP)

US defender Carlos Bocanegra (left) and forward Landon Donovan celebrate after the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final win over Spain at the Freet State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Brilliant tactics helped the United States pull off a stunning 2-0 win to reach the final.(AFP/Alexander Joe)AFP - Brilliant tactics helped the United States pull off a stunning 2-0 win over Spain and reach the Confederations Cup final, something coach Bob Bradley described as huge.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:34 pm

Sports of The Times: U.S. Victory Was a Miracle on Grass

The stunning defeat of Spain is probably the greatest victory ever by the U.S. soccer team.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:34 pm

Venus Williams beats Bondarenko at Wimbledon

Venus Williams has advanced to the third round at Wimbledon by beating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 6-2. Williams wore a strap on her left leg Thursday but moved about the court freely,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:33 pm

U.S. win is a one time thing, Spain says

Spain believes its loss to the Americans in the Confederations Cup semifinals was likely a one-time thing.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:28 pm

Vacation, not third place, on Spain's mind

Vacation, not a third-place game at the Confederations Cup, was on the minds of Spain's players Thursday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:27 pm

Contador and Armstrong to Lead Team’s Tour De France Lineup

Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:24 pm

Michael Phelps' 4 nominations headline ESPY nominees

Michael Phelps has 14 Olympic gold medals but only one ESPY. That's likely to change after he led the way Wednesday with four nominations for next month's ESPY Awards.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm

Kentucky man charged in Rick Pitino extortion case

Federal prosecutors have charged a Kentucky man with helping an alleged extortion attempt against University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:18 pm

Shaq traded to Cavs, source confirms

The Cavaliers got LeBron James some frontcourt help. Shaquille O'Neal was traded to Cleveland for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic and a second-round pick, reports Chris Mannix.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:06 pm

Photos: Pebble Beach To Host the 2010 U.S. Open Championship

The Championship Returns, June 14 - 21, 2010 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exciting finish at this year's href="
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:06 pm

Six nations target 2018 Ryder bid

France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden all plan to submit bids to host the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pm

India seek redemption in W.Indies cricket series

India will start their campaign to put their failure in the World Twenty20 tournament behind them when they face West Indies in the first one-day international of the four-match series here
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pm

Astana announces Tour de France lineup including Lance Armstrong

PARIS - Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contadorand and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. In a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pm

ICC approves TV umpire referrals

The International Cricket Council agrees to the use of video replays to challenge umpiring decisions from October.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 12:50 pm

Stoke deny Ashton transfer talks

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates insists that they are not in talks with West Ham to sign striker Dean Ashton.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 12:45 pm

Kuznetsova eases into 3rd round at Wimbledon

French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached the third round at Wimbledon, defeating Pauline Parmentier of France 6-1, 6-3 in less than an hour. The fifth-seeded Russian worked...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pm

Storied prep coach fatally shot

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A prominent central Iowa high school football coach has died after being shot in the school's weight room.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 12:22 pm

Slain football coach was pillar of tiny Iowa town (AP)

Local residents walk past a photo of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas before a vigil Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in Parkersburg, Iowa.  A gunman shot Thomas in the school's weight room early Wednesday morning. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP - When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football coach became the driving force behind rebuilding. As a trusted and active church member, he encouraged the tiny community to have faith.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm

Golf great Ballesteros launches cancer foundation (AP)

Golfing great Seve Ballesteros speaks during his first appearance in Madrid on Thursday, June 25, 2009, before the media since undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.  Ballesteros launched the Seve Ballesteros Foundation to help fight cancer, 'I want to do my bit to battle this disease,' Ballesteros said Thursday. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)(AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)AP - Golf great Seve Ballesteros announced the launch of a cancer foundation Thursday as he went before the press for the first time since undergoing brain tumor surgery nine months ago.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:47 am

U.S. football's rise can be traced to MLS, Europe

U.S. coach Bob Bradley has attributed his side's success to his players' development in Major League Soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:45 am

Astana team announces Tour de France lineup

Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. In a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:43 am

PGA, Turner extend broadcasting rights contract

The PGA of America and Turner Sports have extended their broadcasting rights contract through 2019. The two sides announced the deal Thursday. TNT will continue to air coverage of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:40 am

Lions make five changes for Test

The British and Irish Lions make five changes for the second Test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am

Kupchak: Lakers likely to trade first-round pick

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will likely unload at least one of their three draft picks.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:27 am

Hawks on verge of acquiring Warriors' Crawford

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of dealing guard Jamal Crawford to Atlanta for point guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton, an NBA source confirmed to SI.com. An official announcement could come later Thursday.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:26 am

Owner: Rachel Alexandra to skip Breeders' Cup

The co-owner of Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra doesn't plan to run the star filly in the Breeders' Cup, preventing a potential matchup with champion mare Zenyatta on the synthetic surface at Santa Anita.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:21 am

Real Madrid agrees to deal for Valencia's Albiol

Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from cash-strapped Valencia.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:13 am

Cesc frustrated by misfiring Gunners

Cesc Fabregas says the Gunners' failure to win a trophy for four years has had a serious effect on morale.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:54 am

Burdisso plays down Chelsea link

Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso denies reports he is set to join Chelsea in a swap with Ricardo Carvalho.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:53 am

Windies wary of injury-hit India

West Indies captain Chris Gayle says injury-hit India will still provide stiff opposition in the one-day series starting in Jamaica on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:51 am

Sources: Cavs close to acquiring Shaq from Suns (AP)

In this April 3, 2009 photo, Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal runs up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring O'Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt York)AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, multiple people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press early Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am

Warne backs Rashid over Panesar

Shane Warne urges England to pick spinner Adil Rashid ahead of Monty Panesar for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff on 8 July.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am

City in pole position to land Tevez

Carlos Tevez's advisor Kia Joorabchian claims the striker is considering offers from Manchester City, Chelsea and one other club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 9:29 am

Blues get mixed news on targets

Andrea Pirlo's agent has played down talk of him joining Chelsea, but Philippe Mexes' representative says his client would consider a move.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am

Another Buckeye set to use NBA's one-and-done rule (AP)

FILE - In this March 8, 2009, file photo Ohio State's B.J. Mullens (32) knocks a rebound away from Northwestern's Kyle Rowley (54) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Mullens is a top prospect in the upcoming NBA Draft.. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)AP - John Wooden won 10 NCAA championships at UCLA by stockpiling incredible talent and developing it.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am

After Shaq trade, Suns could go big again in draft (AP)

FILE - In this March 8, 2009, file photo Ohio State's B.J. Mullens (32) knocks a rebound away from Northwestern's Kyle Rowley (54) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Mullens is a top prospect in the upcoming NBA Draft.. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)AP - The impending trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night's draft.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am

U.S. shocks Spain, in Confed final


Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:22 am

Yankees 8, Braves 4: Girardi Waves His Arms, and Yankees Swing Their Bats

The Yankees were being no-hit when Joe Girardi was ejected in the sixth inning, and his outburst seemed to spark the offense.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:02 am

Co-coach plan just might work for Lakers

The defending champions should be strong enough mentally to handle a situation where Phil Jackson coached the team for home games and Kurt Rambis took care of the road duties.

Can't you just see it?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Vladimir Guerrero returns to power in 11-3 win

The struggling slugger hits his second home run of the season and doubles in another run. Joe Saunders pitches six-plus strong innings.

The Dodgers weren't the only Southland team with a superstar slugger who has been missing in action for much of the season.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers prefer a deal to a draft pick

Mitch Kupchak says L.A. would consider selling its first-round choice. The team needs cash to help re-sign free agents such as Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza and Shannon Brown.

The Lakers just won the NBA championship with a deep, young and talented team that could remain that way if they sign their three free agents.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Vladimir Guerrero returns to power in 11-3 win

The struggling slugger hits his second home run of the season and doubles in another run. Joe Saunders pitches six-plus strong innings. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Clippers hope Blake Griffin can change their fortunes

The struggling franchise will make the Oklahoma power forward the top pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Jimmy Fallon...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Clippers hope Blake Griffin can change their fortunes

The struggling franchise will make the Oklahoma power forward the top pick in Thursday's NBA draft.

Jimmy Fallon executed a neat spin move in the bustling hallway outside the various green rooms at his show at NBC and looked up at the future of a basketball franchise.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

They're crying foul over apologist for Manny Ramirez

It sounds as if Phil Jackson doesn't want to spend any more time with the Lakers than necessary, and I certainly can relate.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez walks and grounds out in second game

Ramirez will also play an extra game for Inland Empire, at Lake Elsinore on Saturday.

Manny Ramirez said he had to play.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

White Sox blast Dodgers for six homers

Randy Wolf can't hit his spots and gets hit hard in his shortest outing of the season.

The Dodgers have come a long way from that August day in 2001, when they fielded a lineup in which the first two batters were McKay Christensen and Hiram Bocachica.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Clippers hope Blake Griffin can change their fortunes

The struggling franchise will make the Oklahoma power forward the top pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Jimmy Fallon...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Shaquille O'Neal steals the NBA draft's thunder

The All-Star center is reportedly set to join LeBron James in Cleveland after a trade with Phoenix.

Remember the NBA draft of 2009 . . . as in "What draft?"



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

White Sox blast Dodgers for six homers

Randy Wolf can't hit his spots and gets hit hard in his shortest outing of the season. The Dodgers have come a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

John Daly battles the game of golf now, not himself

He's quit drinking, lost weight and is poised to bring his powerful swing to the BMW International in Munich. Is it too late for a second act? ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez walks and grounds out in second game

Ramirez will also play an extra game for Inland Empire, at Lake Elsinore on Saturday. Manny Ramirez said he had to play.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

White Sox blast Dodgers for six homers

Randy Wolf can't hit his spots and gets hit hard in his shortest outing of the season. The Dodgers have come a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

U.S. stuns Spain, 2-0

Americans upend the No. 1 team in the world in the Confederations Cup in South Africa. Now, President Obama has...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

John Daly battles the game of golf now, not himself

He's quit drinking, lost weight and is poised to bring his powerful swing to the BMW International in Munich. Is it too late for a second act?

If you prefer your heroes a little flawed, but very real, make room at the table this morning for John Daly, a super-sized athlete formerly too big for the game he chose: golf, where most of the violence takes place in your head.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

U.S. stuns Spain, 2-0

Americans upend the No. 1 team in the world in the Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Now, President Obama has more reason than ever to visit South Africa.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Vladimir Guerrero returns to power in 11-3 win

The struggling slugger hits his second home run of the season and doubles in another run. Joe Saunders pitches six-plus strong innings. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

They're crying foul over apologist for Manny Ramirez

It sounds as if Phil Jackson doesn't want to spend any more time with the Lakers than necessary, and I certainly can relate.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

LSU turns on power to rip Texas, win CWS title

LSU won its sixth national title on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:59 am

Louisiana State Wins College World Series

Texas’ run of improbable victories came to an end in the decisive final game of the College World Series, which the L.S.U. Tigers won, 11-4.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:35 am

Following a Famous Uncle and Also Her Ambition

Cheyenne Woods, who received a sponsor’s exemption this week’s L.P.G.A. event in Rochester, is taking steps toward her dream of following her uncle into pro golf.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:32 am

Mets’ Maine and Perez to Get More Starts in Minors

John Maine and Oliver Perez will remain on the disabled list so they can increase their pitch counts, with two New York farm clubs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:28 am

Cashman Makes Surprise Visit to Yanks

Brian Cashman, the team’s general manager, offered support to a club that had lost nine of their last 13 before Wednesday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:28 am

Betting on Match Raises Eyebrows

A rush of money poured into British betting services for a routine first-round match, but bookies blame nothing more than gamblers reacting to injury news.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:15 am

United States 2, Spain 0: Americans Stun Spain and the Soccer World

With goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, the U.S. defeated the world’s top-ranked team to advance to the Confederations Cup final.


Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:15 am

Rockets rule Yao Ming out indefinitely with foot injury

Yao Ming's broken foot is not healed and the Houston Rockets say the All-Star center is out indefinitely.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 5:23 am

Sources: Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors near Jamal Crawford trade

The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 4:17 am

Ed Thomas, Iowa Aplington-Parkersburg high school football coach, is shot to death

Ed Thomas, who has produced four NFL linemen as the football coach at tiny Aplington-Parkersburg High, was shot and killed Wednesday inside the school's weight room, authorities said.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 4:05 am

LSU routs Texas to claim CWS crown

Few athletes can appreciate or embrace the role as starting pitcher for the College World Series championship game like Cole Green of Texas. That's what happens once you have stared death in the face.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:53 am

U.S. halts No. 1 Spain's unbeaten streak

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) -- The world will surely take notice of this.



Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:16 am

Agassi will return to competition at World Team Tennis

Andre Agassi is making a return to competition starting with the American-based World Team Tennis next month.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Jun 2009 | 11:04 pm

Spander: Sharapova falls but optimistically looks ahead

Maria Sharapova scrambles and shrieks but can't avoid a second-round Wimbledon knockout by Gisela Dulko, an Argentinian ranked 45th. Sharapova is down but far from out, Art Spander says.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Jun 2009 | 10:56 pm

Lee Jenkins: Jim Tracy's quiet confidence has triggered another Rockies rampage

Jim Tracy's quiet confidence has put Rockies in the wild card hunt.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jun 2009 | 4:59 pm