WCarolina player football dies following workout

A junior defensive back at Western Carolina has died after participating in a voluntary offseason workout. Western Carolina spokesman Daniel Hooker says Ja'Quayvin Smalls collapsed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:14 am

Baseball roundup: Wednesday's action on the diamonds

Tim Wakefield is having a career season - at age 42 no less. Wakefield enhanced his status as a first-time all-star by earning his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:09 am

Live text - Tour de France

Stage six is held in Spain as the riders tackle a 181.5km journey from Girona to Barcelona.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:04 am

World Cup workers strike for 2nd day in SAfrica

World Cup organizers in South Africa say a strike by construction workers entered its second day as negotiators meet to try and resolve the standoff. The strike has halted work on World...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

Eto'o's Barca future still unsure

The future of Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o at Spanish champions Barcelona is still unresolved, according to the club's president Joan Laporta.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

Estudiantes, Cruzeiro draw 0-0 in Copa Lib final

Cruzeiro held host Estudiantes to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Copa Santander Libertadores final on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 9:57 am

Week In Soccer, Jul. 9

All the big news, best moments and a farewell to Colombia's finest from the past week of soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 9:55 am

Els expects tough Turnberry test

Former Open winner Ernie Els expects a brute of a test as Turnberry hosts the 2009 event next week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am

Ashes live - England v Australia

England will try to push on towards 400 in their first innings on the second day of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

Algerian defender joins Hearts

Hearts make their fourth summer signing after defender Ismael Bouzid moves to Tynecastle from Turkish club Ankaragucu.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Raptors re-sign former No. 1 pick Bargnani (AP)

FILE -- In a Feb. 10, 2008 file photo Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani (7), of Italy, shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of a basketball game in Minneapolis. The Raptors re-signed Bargnani to a five-year, $50 million contract extension Wednesday, July 8, 2009 (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia/file)AP - The Toronto Raptors new core is taking shape. The Raptors re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year, $50 million contract extension Wednesday, as they also closed in on a deal with free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

Brain Surgery Frees Runner, but Raises Barriers

A lobectomy cured ultra-runner Diane Van Deren’s epileptic seizures, but left her with an inability to remember exactly where she is going or how to get back.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:37 am

Paula Creamer wants another shot at Women's Open (AP)

Paula Creamer watches her putt on the 15th green during practice for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Bethlehem, Pa.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans)AP - Paula Creamer has taken two anti-inflammatory injections in her ailing left thumb. Now, she wants another shot — at a U.S. Women's Open title.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

Pistons retool by signing Gordon, Villanueva

These aren't the same, old Detroit Pistons. Twentysomethings Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva joined the Pistons on Wednesday, signaling the start of a new era for a new-look franchise.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:26 am

Rockets lure Ariza from champion Lakers

Trevor Ariza liked what he saw in Houston enough to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets formally introduced the versatile forward on Wednesday after he signed a multiyear contract.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Artest joins Lakers; Celtics, Spurs upgrade

Boston and San Antonio signed veteran power forwards Wednesday, with Rasheed Wallace joining the Celtics and Antonio McDyess agreeing to a deal with the Spurs. They left the Detroit...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:18 am

Former NFL star Bruce Smith faces DUI trial (AP)

AP - Former NFL star Bruce Smith is due to appear in a Virginia court on a drunken driving charge.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:17 am

Former NFL star Bruce Smith faces DUI trial

Former NFL star Bruce Smith is due to appear in a Virginia court on a drunken driving charge. Smith's trial is set for Thursday morning in Virginia Beach General District Court. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:17 am

Antonio McDyess reaches agreement with Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs landed free agent Antonio McDyess on Wednesday in another big offseason pickup for the aging NBA power that apparently isn't ready to fade away just yet. McDyess,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:16 am

Boston Celtics sign Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics hope the four-time All-Star will help them recapture the NBA championship. Wallace, known for his shooting, rebounding and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:08 am

Family, friends focus on McNair's life, not end (AP)

In this photograph released by Vera Mosley Buckner on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Sahel 'Jenni' Kazemi, right, is shown with Vera Mosley Buckner's daughters, Daylon Mason, left, and Michandria Mason at Dave & Buster's restaurant in Nashville, Tenn., on June 24, 2009.  Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by Kazemi, his 20-year-old girlfriend, who then turned the gun on herself, police said Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Vera Mosley Buckner via The Decatur Daily)AP - Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair planned to focus on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not his sudden and tragic death.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 8:05 am

Messi wants Prem pair at Barca

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has called on the Catalan giants to sign Javier Mascherano and Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:46 am

Alves admits Chelsea interest

Porto defender Bruno Alves admits he is tempted by a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea said to be chasing the highly-rated defender.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:41 am

Phelps Maintains Gold Standard

Michael Phelps and Aaron Peirsol were the old reliables on a night that saw a few of their Beijing teammates fail to qualify for the World Championships.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

N.B.A.’s Shrinking Salary Cap Could Shake Up 2010 Free Agency

The N.B.A.’s free-agent summer of 2010 may have taken a hit with the announcement that the salary cap will decrease next season and possibly further still in 2010-11.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

Tour’s Future Clouds U.S. Women’s Open

Several players have expressed continuing concerns about the leadership of L.P.G.A. Commissioner Carolyn Bivens.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:38 am

Native American players looking for recognition

It was as good as it gets for Holmberg, who had spent most of the roller coaster season practicing in a makeshift cafeteria gym after his small Western Alaska village of Kalskag had a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:35 am

Usmanov's Gunners cash worry

Arsenal's second-biggest stakeholder Alisher Usmanov still has doubts as to whether the club have enough cash to support Arsene Wenger.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:34 am

Rivalry between Armstrong, Contador looms at Tour (AP)

American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, far left, and Alberto Contador of Spain, right, strain to as they ride with their Astana teammates to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a team time-trial over 39 kilometers (24.2 miles) with start and finish in Montpellier, southern France, Tuesday July 7, 2009. Armstrong and overall leader Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland now have the same time in the overall standings but Cancellara retains the yellow jersey. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)AP - They have excelled as Tour de France teammates, but with only seconds separating them, a rivalry between Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong is about to heat up.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:33 am

Some good, and bad as baseball heads to break (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts to teammates during batting practice before a baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - To juice up baseball's midseason classic next Tuesday all living former presidents will pay homage to the game in a video, and the current president will throw out the opening pitch in St. Louis.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:33 am

Dykstra Seeks Chapter 11

Lenny Dykstra, a former outfielder for the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, cited more than $31 million in debts while filing for Chapter 11 status.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:29 am

Aceves Excels on the Mound With a Quirky Sort of Artistry

Alfredo Aceves, who is scheduled to start against the Twins on Thursday, is a 27-year-old in his first full major league season.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:28 am

Police Conclude Girlfriend Killed McNair and Herself

Nashville police said Wednesday they have concluded that former N.F.L. quarterback Steve McNair was murdered last Saturday by his girlfriend, who then used the same gun to kill herself.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:27 am

Drug Tests of Harness Horses Lagging in New York

A financing shortage has had an impact on the thoroughness of a program conducted at Cornell University.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:27 am

Mound Provides Painful Challenge to Japanese Pitcher

When Hiroki Kuroda took the mound against the Mets on Wednesday night, he will faced two familiar challenges: the hitters in front of him and the ground beneath his feet.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:27 am

World Cup in Africa Stumbles Over Strike

Thousands of South African construction workers walked off their jobs in a strike that could threaten the biggest event in international soccer.



Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:12 am

World firsts for Peirsol & Reason

Olympian Aaron Peirsol is the first swimmer to break the 52 second mark at 100m backstroke while teenager Amanda Reason breaks the world 50m breaststroke record.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:11 am

Sources: Shawn Marion headed to Dallas Mavericks in four-team deal with Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies

The Raptors and the Mavericks agreed in principle Wednesday night to a four-team sign-and-trade deal including the Grizzlies and Magic that will land Shawn Marion in Dallas and Hedo Turkoglu in Toronto, sources close to the process told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:09 am

Weakened Windies include teenager

West Indies name 16-year-old Kraigg Brathwaite in a weakened 15-man squad for the first Test against Bangladesh.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Andruw Jones powers Rangers into first place

Jones hits three home runs in Texas' second consecutive win over Angels.

Andruw Jones -- yes, that Andruw Jones, the same overweight, underachieving outfielder the Dodgers paid $21 million last winter to go away -- hit home runs in his first three at-bats Wednesday night to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-1 romp of the Angels.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

After getting Ron Artest, can they re-sign Lamar Odom?

Lower salary cap and luxury tax means Lakers probably won't budge on offer to Odom, who might not have many options. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers, Artest make it official

Now with his fifth NBA team, Artest says calls his decision to join the Lakers a "no-brainer." From the moment...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Rafael Furcal says he feels like his old self again

He says it wasn't Manny Ramirez's return or his place in the batting order that made him start hitting again, but rather him getting his rhythm back after long layoff last season. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

After ripping David Beckham, Landon Donovan tries to explain

Donovan doesn't apologize for his view that Beckham wasn't committed to the Galaxy. But he does say he should have said it to Beckham, not a reporter, and that he wants his teammate to succeed in L.A.

One week from today, on the threadbare carpet of Giants Stadium against a New York Red Bulls team that has won only two of 19 games this season, David Beckham returns to Major League Soccer.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

UFC's president has a passion and shares the pain

With UFC 100 looming in Las Vegas, the obsessed Dana White is on a mission to educate the world about something he just loves.

It's UFC 100 week here at Mandalay Bay, and had I not known, I would have had no idea I missed the first 99.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers get caught in the wild in 5-4 loss to Mets

Hiroki Kuroda is pounded for five runs and eight hits over 4 1/3 innings. Mets have been struggling and Oliver Perez has control issues, but L.A. is unable to capitalize on the situation.

Manny Ramirez and Hiroki Kuroda are traveling down the same road.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Will Ron Artest's act work with Lakers and Kobe Bryant?

The newest Laker will have the strongest locker room personality since Shaquille O'Neal. And we all know how that played out.

Not content with simply leaving first impressions, newest Laker Ron Artest showed up Wednesday pounding some serious first dents .



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero undergo MRI exams

Sore right groin may keep center fielder out of Tuesday's All-Star game, while right fielder Guerrero has a muscle strain behind his knee. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers get caught in the wild in 5-4 loss to Mets

Hiroki Kuroda is pounded for five runs and eight hits over 4 1/3 innings. Mets have been struggling and Oliver Perez has control issues, but L.A. is unable to capitalize on the situation. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

After ripping David Beckham, Landon Donovan tries to explain

Donovan doesn't apologize for his view that Beckham wasn't committed to the Galaxy. But he does say he should have said it to Beckham, not a reporter, and that he wants his teammate to succeed in L.A...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero undergo MRI exams

Sore right groin may keep center fielder out of Tuesday's All-Star game, while right fielder Guerrero has a muscle strain behind his knee. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

After ripping David Beckham, Landon Donovan tries to explain

Donovan doesn't apologize for his view that Beckham wasn't committed to the Galaxy. But he does say he should have said it to Beckham, not a reporter, and that he wants his teammate to succeed in L.A...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers, Artest make it official

Now with his fifth NBA team, Artest says calls his decision to join the Lakers a "no-brainer."

From the moment Ron Artest sat down today, after holding up his Lakers jersey No. 37 and after mugging for the cameras during his introductory news conference, he was funny, engaging, honest and open.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero undergo MRI exams

Sore right groin may keep center fielder out of Tuesday's All-Star game, while right fielder Guerrero has a muscle strain behind his knee.

Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero played the outfield together Tuesday night. They were together again Wednesday undergoing MRI tests at the Orange Imaging Center, not exactly the place the Angels want their Nos. 3 and 4 hitters to be hanging out.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks land veteran center Saku Koivu

The longtime captain of the Montreal Canadiens chooses to play alongside his countryman Teemu Selanne. The one-year deal is worth $3.25 million.

Family harmony came first and last for Saku Koivu. So much so that he opted for a less lucrative deal with the Ducks, worrying that his presence in Minnesota could overshadow his brother Mikko.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

U.S. defeats Honduras, 2-0, in Gold Cup

Goals by Quaranta and Ching break a scoreless tie in the last 15 minutes. Santino Quaranta ended a scoreless tie...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Rafael Furcal says he feels like his old self again

He says it wasn't Manny Ramirez's return or his place in the batting order that made him start hitting again, but rather him getting his rhythm back after long layoff last season.

Rafael Furcal looks like a different hitter these days. Furcal said he feels different too.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks land veteran center Saku Koivu

The longtime captain of the Montreal Canadiens chooses to play alongside his countryman Teemu Selanne. The one-year deal is worth $3.25 million. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

After getting Ron Artest, can they re-sign Lamar Odom?

Lower salary cap and luxury tax means Lakers probably won't budge on offer to Odom, who might not have many options.

The Lakers officially signed Ron Artest, in case his smiling visage and lengthy entourage among a throng of reporters at a news conference Wednesday in El Segundo didn't confirm it.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Newton to leave Bulls

Bradford hooker Terry Newton is to leave the Super League club at the end of the current season after failing to win a two-year contract extension.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am

Yao Ming of Houston Rockets gets NBA injury exception

The Houston Rockets are still hoping Yao Ming returns next season, but they have been able to cash in on his injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 6:36 am

Jones blasts 3 HRs to lead Rangers past Angels

Andruw Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats and the Texas Rangers routed the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 6:28 am

All Blacks keep faith with Henry

Graham Henry is reappointed as New Zealand coach through to the 2011 World Cup, hosted by the country.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2009 | 6:26 am

Andruw Jones hits 3 homers as Rangers beat Angels (AP)

Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - Andruw Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats and the Texas Rangers routed the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:35 am

NBA free agents: Free agent Anderson comes to an agreement with Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have come to an agreement with free agent Anderson Varejao on a six-year, $50 million dollar deal, his agent Dan Fegan told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:32 am

New Beckham book causing a stir in Los Angeles

A new book about David Beckham's time in L.A. is causing quite a stir with allegations of team infighting.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Gold Cup: Quick second-half salvo propels U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed with a header in the 79th, giving the United States a 2-0 win against Honduras in the Gold Cup on Wednesday night.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:16 am

Quaranta, Ching score for U.S. in Gold Cup win

The USA erupted in the second half at RFK to blank Honduras 2-0 and extend its Group B Gold Cup advantage.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:14 am

Adu leaves U.S. team to join Benfica

Freddy Adu will not play for the United States in the remaining games of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, U.S. coach Bob Bradley said after Wednesday's 2-0 win against Honduras. Adu scored a goal in the Americans' opening 4-0 win against Grenada on Saturday at Seattle. He had one shot on goal Wednesday and was replaced in the 64th minute by Charlie Davies. "This will be the last game Freddy will be here for the Gold Cup," Bradley said after the game. "That was part of the arrangement from the start.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Jul 2009 | 5:06 am

Mountain West Conference agrees to sign BCS agreement

The Mountain West Conference announced Wednesday evening that it would sign the contract between the BCS and ESPN.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 4:53 am

NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield ban (AP)

FILE - In this July 1, 2009 file photo, NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield wipes his face outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of 'a proven methamphetamine user' could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, file)AP - NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 4:21 am

Saku Koivu leaves Montreal to join Anaheim Ducks (AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2008, file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Saku Koivu, of Finland, moves the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. Koivu has left the Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks. The two-time All-Star center, who turns 35 in November, signed a one-year deal on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)AP - Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 4:12 am

Sox All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win (AP)

Boston Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield tips his cap to cheering fans after being taken out in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics in their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2009 | 4:09 am

Phelps wins two races; Peirsol reclaims record

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle Wednesday at the U.S. national swimming championships.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 3:59 am

Artest officially joins Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Ron Artest has signed with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he says he wanted to join for years.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 3:57 am

Wakefield lifts BoSox with AL-leading 11th win

irst-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 3:57 am

NBA free agents: Chris Andersen resigns with Denver Nuggets

Chris "Birdman" Andersen and the Nuggets have agreed on a five-year deal, his agent said, according to a published report.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 2:56 am

No dunk here: LeBron James camp tapes confiscated

A minor controversy erupted at the LeBron James Skills Academy on Monday night when two videographers recorded a pickup game in which Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunked on LeBron James.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 2:53 am

Mountain West reluctantly agrees to BCS TV deal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- After taking its fight to change the Bowl Championships Series to Congress, the Mountain West Conference is reluctantly agreeing to a BCS television deal.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 2:45 am

Lenny Dykstra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Lenny Dykstra has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court records show.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

Aaron Peirsol reclaims 100 backstroke world mark, Michael Phelps wins 200 freestyle, butterfly at U.S. nationals

Aaron Peirsol has reclaimed his world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. national championships.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 1:37 am

Rogers Cup officials: We hope Federer, Nadal play

Organizers of the Rogers Cup are hopeful top-ranked Roger Federer and rival Rafael Nadal will be able to play next month.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 1:37 am

Bogomolov stuns Clement in R.I., earns rare win

Alex Bogomolov Jr. unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Wednesday, upsetting fifth-seeded Arnaud Clement of France 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the rain-hampered event. The 180th-ranked Bogomolov won his first ATP tour match since March 2006.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 1:21 am

Scott Howard-Cooper: Mavs hope season-ending run a springboard back among elite

Opening the vault for Jason Kidd and possibly others, owner Mark Cuban clearly believes the Mavs are ready to build on their strong finish last season, writes Scott Howard-Cooper.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 12:55 am

Police: McNair's girlfriend behind murder-suicide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An associate said Wednesday that the wife of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair didn't know about Sahel Kazemi before the 20-year-old woman was found dead alongside her husband on the Fourth of July.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 12:55 am

Nike snatches tapes of LeBron getting dunked on

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- What happens at LeBron's camp stays at LeBron's camp.



Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2009 | 12:42 am

Goodell, Mora among group scaling Mount Rainier

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) -- A group including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks coach Jim Mora reached the summit of Mount Rainier Wednesday morning.



Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2009 | 11:35 pm

Kluft to miss World Championships

Sweden's world heptathlon champion Carolina Kluft will miss next month's World Championships in Berlin after suffering a hamstring injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2009 | 9:45 pm

Peer upsets defending Budapest champion Cornet

Shahar Peer of Israel upset defending champion Alize Cornet of France in straight sets in the second round of the $220,000 Budapest GDF Suez Grand Prix in Budapest on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2009 | 8:04 pm

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2009 | 6:08 pm

Top-seeded Wozniacki eases to Swedish quarterfinals

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki breezed past Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Swedish Open quarterfinals.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2009 | 6:08 pm

Madrid still hopeful of Alonso swoop

Real Madrid claim they can still land Xabi Alonso despite accusing Liverpool of being greedy and pricing the Spain international out of a move.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2009 | 5:18 pm

The All-Unexpected team of the first half

David Aardsma. Brandon Inge. Nelson Cruz. All three are suddenly in the middle of surprising breakout seasons. Check out their teammates on Joel Sherman's All-Unexpected Team.



Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2009 | 4:55 pm