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Alberto Contador takes lead in Tour de FranceLance Armstrong moves up to second but falls farther behind the leader, now trailing by 1:37.VERBIER, Switzerland -- Alberto Contador won a showdown with Lance Armstrong today, capturing the yellow jersey with a dominating victory in the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Alberto Contador takes lead in Tour de FranceLance Armstrong moves up to second but falls farther behind the leader, now trailing by 1:37. VERBIER, Switzerland...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Contador siezes Tour lead with 15th stage winVERBIER, Switzerland (AP) -- Alberto Contador of Spain has won the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France and captured the yellow jersey as Lance Armstrong trailed more than a minute behind.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:31 pm Tour de France: Alberto Contador takes yellow jersey; Lance Armstrong in secondAlberto Contador won a showdown with Lance Armstrong on Sunday, capturing the yellow jersey with a dominating victory in the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm Contador wins 15th stage to take control of Tour (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:28 pm San Diego Padres infielder Edgar Gonzalez hospitalized after beaningThe San Diego Padres' Edgar Gonzalez was helped off the field after he was hit in the head by a pitch in the sixth inning of Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:24 pm Contador storms to win and yellowAlberto Contador produces a thrilling attack to win Stage 15 of the Tour de France and put himself in command of the yellow jersey.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:22 pm Watson Leads Going Into Final HoleTurnberry’s winds jostled the standings as the leaders racked up bogeys, but Tom Watson, on the verge of his sixth Open victory, persisted with a steady game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:20 pm Jason Schmidt to start for Dodgers for first time since shoulder surgery in 2007Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced before Saturday's win over the Astors that right-hander Jason Schmidt will be activated from the 60-day disabled list on Monday night to start against Cincinnati.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:17 pm Contador Takes Lead in Alpine Tour StageThe action intensified as the Tour de France headed into the Swiss Alps, where Alberto Contador attacked steep climbs to win Stage 15 and the yellow jersey.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:12 pm Chardy defeats Hanescu for Mercedes Cup crownJeremy Chardy rallied to beat Victor Hanescu 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 Sunday and win the Mercedes Cup for his first career title.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:59 pm Bayern give up on Bosingwa pursuitBayern Munich have admitted defeat in their pursuit of Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:54 pm British Open: Tom Watson hangs in near top of leaderboardTom Watson, trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, was in a three-way tie for the British Open lead with six holes remaining.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:52 pm Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers sign Miami Heat's Jamario Moon to offer sheetThe Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet, according to NBA front-office sources.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:51 pm USF kicker falls 35 feet from Busch Gardens rideUSF player falls 35 feet from Busch Gardens ride Eds: APNewsNow. UPDATES that Busch Gardens did not immediately identify employee; team named him. ADDS details.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:50 pm Maikon Bonani, kicker for University of South Florida Bulls, falls 35 feet from theme-park rideSouth Florida kicker Maikon Bonani has been hospitalized after falling 35 feet from the Skyride at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:50 pm Watson, Westwood tied for lead at dramatic Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:49 pm Watson, Westwood tied for lead at dramatic OpenTom Watson is tied with England's Lee Westwood for the British Open lead with three holes remaining as he tries to become the oldest major champion in golf history. The 59-year-old...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:48 pm Football player falls from Busch Gardens rideA University of South Florida football player was recovering at a hospital after falling 35 feet from a gondola ride while working at Busch Gardens in Tampa, team officials said. Team...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:34 pm Bammer beats top-seeded Schiavone in Prague finalSybille Bammer beat top-seeded Francesca Schiavone 7-6 (4), 6-2 Sunday to win the Prague Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:23 pm Chardy wins Mercedes Cup for 1st career titleJeremy Chardy of France has won his first career ATP Tour title, rallying to beat Victor Hanescu of Romania 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Mercedes Cup final. After clinching the second set...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:13 pm Open water schedule altered again at world swimming championshipsROME - Organizers altered the schedule again Sunday for the open water events at the swimming world championships in the wake of rough seas. All events were confirmed for Rome's seasideSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:13 pm Argentina beats Australia 4-3 in shootout to win Champions TrophySYDNEY, Australia - Captain Luciana Aymar struck the decisive penalty as Argentina beat Australia 4-3 in a shootout Sunday to win the Champions Trophy women's field hockey tournament. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:12 pm Russia wins team tech gold in synchro swimmingROME - Russia won the team tech gold medal in synchronized swimming at the world championships Sunday. Swimming to the notes of Albenise's Spanish suite, Russia scored 98.833 points....Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:09 pm Schiavone takes on Bammer in Prague Open finalPRAGUE - Top-seeded Francesca Schiavone outlasted Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 on Sunday in a rain-delayed semifinal of the Prague Open to set up a title match against...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:08 pm Russia's Pakhalina leads 1-meter diving prelimsROME - Julia Pakhalina of Russia has finished first in the women's 1- metre springboard diving preliminaries at the world championships. Pakhalina totaled 315.35 points through five...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:07 pm Watson, 2 others tied for lead at dramatic OpenTom Watson, trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, was in a three-way tie for the British Open lead with six holes remaining. The 59-year-old Watson struggled to a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:05 pm World governing body bans gymnast, fines Taiwan body in doping caseLAUSANNE, Switzerland - The governing body of gymnastics has fined and criticized the Taiwanese federation for its conduct in a doping case involving a teenage athlete. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:03 pm Soderling first native to win Swedish Open since 2000Robin Soderling beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win the Swedish Open on Sunday for his fourth ATP Tour title and first on clay.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:31 pm Live - The OpenFive-time champion Tom Watson and fellow American Stewart Cink are in a play-off at the 138th Open Championship at Turnberry.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:30 pm Cavendish writes off green jerseyAn angry Mark Cavendish says he has given up hope of claiming the Tour de France green jersey after being penalised for dangerous sprinting on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:56 pm Becks: Carlo can guide Blues to titleDavid Beckham believes new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti can bring the Premiership title back to Stamford Bridge.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:39 pm Italian navigator Flavio Gugelmini killed in Rally of Bulgaria crashItalian navigator Flavio Gugelmini died after a crash during the seventh stage of the Rally of Bulgaria, race organizers said Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:08 pm Owen wants United improvementMichael Owen has called on his Man United teammates to 'step up to the plate' as they look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:49 pm Khan would fight 'friend' HattonNewly-crowned WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan says he would happily put friendship aside to face Ricky Hatton in the ring.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm Terrell Owens hopes to reveal his true self in his TV showIn an eight-episode reality series set to premiere Monday, Terrell Owens says he'll present a counter argument to critics who portray him as a one-dimensional showboat.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pm Yankees 2, Tigers 1: Sabathia Outduels Verlander in Yankees VictoryC. C. Sabathia fired seven shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers, but the Yankees barely fared better against Justin Verlander.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:26 pm Owen wants United improvementSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:24 pm United hope to return to IndonesiaChief executive David Gill insists Manchester United would one day like to visit Indonesia after plans to play in Jakarta had to be scrapped.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:22 pm Rossi pips Lorenzo for German winValentino Rossi edges out Jorge Lorenzo to win the German MotoGP and extend his championship lead to 14 points.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:03 pm Ancelotti praises 'great man' TerryChelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed captain John Terry as the "symbol" of his team after the Blues' 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm Italian co-driver dies in rally crash in Bulgaria (AP)AP - Rally organizers say an Italian co-driver has died after a race car he was in went off the road and slammed into a tree.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:37 pm Jeremy Mayfield claims NASCAR rigged drug-test resultJeremy Mayfield told a television station in Charlotte, N.C., late Friday that an independent test shows no trace of methamphetamines and that he believes NASCAR spiked his urine sample.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:33 pm England optimistic over FlintoffEngland play down speculation that the second Ashes Test against Australia could be Andrew Flintoff's last.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:50 am Adebayor: City always first choiceEmmanuel Adebayor insists Manchester City was always his first-choice destination after his move from Arsenal was finalised on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:46 am Robinho: City could be unbeatableRobinho has backed Manchester City's pursuit of Chelsea captain John Terry, and feels Mark Hughes' side could be "unbeatable" next year.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:45 am Dibaba is late entry to London GPTirunesh Dibaba will compete over 5,000m at the London Grand Prix ahead of the World Championships in Berlin.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:35 am Rally co-driver dies after crashItalian co-driver Flavio Gugelmini dies after a crash during the seventh stage of the Rally Bulgaria.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 9:51 am Ashes live - England v AustraliaEngland need five wickets for victory but are held up by defiant Australian batting on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 9:36 am Pietersen blames form on injuryEngland batsman Kevin Pietersen admits his Achilles injury is negatively affecting his game.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jul 2009 | 9:13 am In-Box: Letters to the EditorReaders sound off on technological developments in baseball and the death of Arturo Gatti.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 8:15 am The Mystics Hold Off the LibertyLindsey Harding had 23 points for Washington and sank two late free throws to secure a victory over the Liberty.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:42 am Off the Dribble: Knicks’ Lee Losing OptionsThe options for both Portland and David Lee may have dwindled to those two finding each other, though the team may stall on giving him a contract offer.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:41 am Keeping Score: A Creature of Bad Habit: Why Mistakes Are RepeatedA study indicates that trying to avoid errors can increase their likelihood.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:37 am Fans Are Still Finding Value in Shea StadiumAt a warehouse auction, fans bid on the last hot-dog grillers, whirlpools and signs from the stadium from the stadium that was felled in February.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:29 am Mets 5, Braves 1: Mets’ Offense Lurches to Life, and Bullpen Saves Santana’s Gem, BarelyIn the Mets’ first victory of the second half, Johan Santana pitched seven shutout innings and the struggling offense snapped a 19-inning scoreless streak.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:29 am Sports of The Times: A Hall of Fame for a Legendary Fastball PitcherThe legends of the slugger Roger Maris and the fireballer Steve Dalkowski, for whom life has not been so storied, will meet again.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:25 am Steve Dalkowski had the stuff of legendsThe hard-throwing minor league sensation put up amazing numbers and spawned a number of myths before his arm went dead and he turned to alcohol.He was a little guy, which was shocking at first, with short arms, thick glasses and an easy smile. They called him "Dalko" and guys liked to hang with him and women wanted to take care of him and if he walked in a room in those days he was probably drunk.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am A national pastime for only half the nationIn a new book, college professor and social critic Jennifer Ring makes a compelling case against gender bias in baseball.The Dodgers and New York Mets were playing like girls.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Clayton Kershaw might be a left-hander but is right onDespite being only 21 years old, he is turning into the most reliable starter for the Dodgers.Larry Bowa is shaking his head in disgust and now he's yelling at me: "You've gone soft."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Tom Watson leads British Open after third roundWatson holds a one-shot lead over Mathew Goggin and Ross Fisher. The 59-year-old becomes the second consecutive man over 50 to lead a British Open after three rounds, following Greg Norman last year. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Clayton Kershaw might be a left-hander but is right onDespite being only 21 years old, he is turning into the most reliable starter for the Dodgers. Larry Bowa is shaking his head in disgust...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Tom Watson leads British Open after third roundWatson holds a one-shot lead over Mathew Goggin and Ross Fisher. The 59-year-old becomes the second consecutive man over 50 to lead a British Open after three rounds, following Greg Norman last year.Golf had another of its inconceivable dreams Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers' win makes it a happy birthday for Joe TorreClayton Kershaw pitches seven shutout innings as Dodgers beat Astros, 5-2, on their manager's 69th birthday.Asked whether he received anything notable for his 69th birthday Saturday, Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said the tributes mainly were cards, telephone calls and text messages.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Lake Elsinore Storm mascots are dressed to thrillThe team in the Class-A California League has 11 characters that entertain the fans, especially the kids.And off they go, eight of the 11 mascots of this plush toy of a baseball team, a mid-inning race across the outfield, a menagerie of madness.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Serguei Ivanov hangs on to win 14th stageItalian rider Rinaldo Nocentini maintains the overall lead by five seconds, but American George Hincapie storms into second place. Armstrong falls to fourth. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers' win makes it a happy birthday for Joe TorreClayton Kershaw pitches seven shutout innings as Dodgers beat Astros, 5-2, on their manager's 69th birthday. Asked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Gateway International RacewayKyle Busch continued his domination of the NASCAR Nationwide Series by sailing to victory in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am U.S. rallies past Panama 2-1 into Gold Cup semisWith just one regular in the starting lineup, the United States rallied past Panama into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 6:02 am Martinez throws first bullpen sessionFormer Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday, with new teammate Matt Stairs standing in at the plate. He’ll join Class...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:44 am Busch continues Nationwide dominationKyle Busch continued his domination of the NASCAR Nationwide Series by sailing to victory in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on Saturday night.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:43 am At camp, NFL players take hands-on approachSHIRLEY - Wide receiver Marcus Grant runs his route, catches a pass, and returns to the back of the line to repeat the drill. His coach gives him a few pointers on his way back, just like any other practice...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:40 am Cannons ride All-Star effortThe Boston Cannons spent most of last night’s game at Harvard Stadium trying to prove to the Chicago Machine that they were contenders and that they were the much better team.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:38 am Padres' Edgar Gonzalez leaves game after beaning (AP)AP - The San Diego Padres' Edgar Gonzalez was helped off the field after he was hit in the head by a pitch in the sixth inning of Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:37 am Exhibiting a bit of progressTORONTO - Throughout the 2008 season, as he morphed from starter to reliever to key setup man, Justin Masterson rarely experienced any difficulties. He was good enough to be slotted before Jonathan Papelbon...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:36 am Rodriguez HR lifts YankeesJustin Verlander followed the trajectory of the ball and watched helplessly as Alex Rodriguez’s opposite-field fly settled softly into the second row of right-field seats.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:36 am Juan Pierre finally gets his dueDuring 2 1/2 seasons with the Dodgers, Pierre has been criticized for his weak arm, low on-base percentage and lack of power, but fans have begun to recognize him as a great player.He has been dogged on blogs and ridiculed on radio. At one point the venom was so bad Juan Pierre surfed the Internet only cautiously. And he wouldn't even listen to talk radio to avoid hearing his name taken in vain.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am Jon Wilhite doesn't take life for grantedSurvivor of the crash that killed Nick Adenhart and two others sends a message: Don't drink and driveIt was an embrace from halfway around the world, from someone he might never meet. That was the gesture that touched Jon Wilhite the most.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:04 am Busch earns another Nationwide win (AP)AP - Kyle Busch continued his domination of the NASCAR Nationwide Series by sailing to victory in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on Saturday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:30 am U.S. beats Panama 2-1 in extra time to advanceThe United States rallied past Panama 2-1 in extra time and into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:22 am Honduras, USA advance to Gold Cup semi-finals (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:56 am Agent: Ex-Pacers swingman Daniels to join CeltsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am Angels survive a woozy Jered WeaverStarting pitcher doesn't feel well and can't get out of the fourth inning, but offense continues to produce.The Angels have an identity crisis. They ought to solve it soon, lest October be removed from their schedule.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:07 am Holtz, Cooper, Aikman head Hall of Fame class (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:22 am Haren pitches Diamondbacks to 4-2 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:20 am Aikman, Holtz lead 20 into College Football HOFFormer Ohio State coach John Cooper remembers when he was a young assistant going to coaching conventions hoping to catch a glimpse of Woody Hayes, Ara Parseghian, Bo Schembechler and Bear Bryant.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:14 am Khan wins 1st title fight, outpointing Kotelnik (AP)AP - Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:31 am Santana, Mets hold off Braves, 5-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:47 pm Champ Errani wins, sets up all-Italian Palermo finalDefending champion Sara Errani will meet top-seeded Flavia Pennetta in an all-Italian final of the Palermo Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:46 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:46 pm Vick's sentence will end Monday; future up in airMichael Vick's federal dogfighting sentence is scheduled to end Monday and that is also when he will go back on trial -- facing a whole new series of judgments.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:45 pm Report claims Gatti may have committed suicideMONTREAL (AP) -- A funeral for former boxing champion Arturo Gatti will be held Monday in his adopted hometown of Montreal.
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