Injury setback for United skipper

Manchester United have confirmed that captain Gary Neville has been forced to return to England after picking up an injury during pre-season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:40 am

Kobe Bryant arrives in Hong Kong for China tour (AP)

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant of the 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers walks past fans as he enters a Nike store on Wednesday July 22, 2009, in Singapore. Bryant, the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, is on the second leg of his Nike sponsored 2009 Asia tour.   (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)AP - Kobe Bryant ran drills for a group of Hong Kong youngsters as the Los Angeles Lakers star arrived in China for the final leg of his summer Asian tour.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:29 am

Kobe Bryant arrives in Hong Kong for China tour

Kobe Bryant ran drills for a group of Hong Kong youngsters as the Los Angeles Lakers star arrived in China for the final leg of his summer Asian tour. "It's great to be back in Hong...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:29 am

Russia wins another gold in synchro at worlds

Russia has kept up its domination in synchronized swimming as the team of Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina won gold in duet free. The duo received a total score of 98.833 _ all...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:26 am

White Sox 5, Rays 0: White Sox’ Buehrle Pitches Perfect Game

Mark Buehrle of the White Sox pitched a perfect game Thursday afternoon, the first in major league baseball in five seasons and the 18th over all, in a 5-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:09 am

Sports of The Times: In the N.F.L., What It Means to Be a Man

The Giants and the Ravens have set up mentoring programs in which rookies can turn to veteran players to discuss off-the-field issues.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

FINA takes another step to rein in high-tech suits

FINA has approved another measure to limit high-tech swimsuits that have helped to set more than 100 world records over the past two years. A U.S. proposal to limit the amount of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:58 am

Kovalainen tops Hungary practice

Heikki Kovalainen clocks the fastest lap late on in a tight first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am

Blues boss repeats Terry stance

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has again stressed that Manchester City target John Terry will be the Blues' captain for many years.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:36 am

Deco 'happy' after Blues talks

Chelsea midfielder Deco insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge after holding showdown talks with new manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:35 am

Piquet admits F1 future in doubt

Renault driver Nelson Piquet admits he has no idea whether he will see out the remainder of the current Formula One season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

Man Utd send injured Neville home

Manchester United club captain Gary Neville flies home from the club's Far East tour with a groin strain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:32 am

Wallaby Tahu officially seeks release: ARU

Wallaby back Timana Tahu has officially requested a release from his Australian Rugby Union contract, the ARU said on Friday. Tahu, 28, reportedly wants to walk away from the final two...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

Neville injured and out of Asian tour (AFP)

Manchester United captain Gary Neville, seen here in 2008, has suffered a groin strain and will take no further part in the current Asian tour(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Manchester United captain Gary Neville has suffered a groin strain and will take no further part in the current Asian tour, the club said on Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:16 am

Northants v Australia latest score

The latest score from Northampton as Australia prepare for the third Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:09 am

Cesc 'vital' for Gunners - Henry

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry claims it is "vital" Arsenal keep Cesc Fabregas at the club, despite reported interest from the Catalan giants.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:06 am

Lou Holtz, Notre Dame legends ready to face Japan (AP)

Coach Lou Holtz talks to Notre Dame alumni during a practice session for Saturday's Notre Dame Japan Bawl at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Friday, July 24, 2009. Holtz is coaching a Fighting Irish legends team against Japan's national American football team and said he expects a tough game from the hosts. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)AP - Lou Holtz expects his players to uphold the Notre Dame football tradition when they face Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Roger Federer's wife gives birth to twin girls (AP)

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 file photo Switzerland's tennis player Roger Federer, left, and his then fiancee Mirka Vavrinec arrive for the Laureus Sports Awards  in St. Petersburg, Russia. Roger Federer is the father of twin girls after his wife Mirka gave birth on Thursday July 23, 2009. In a statement released on his personal Web site and Facebook page, tennis' world No. 1 said the girls had been named Charlene Riva and Myla Rose. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky, File)AP - Roger Federer became a father of twin girls after his wife Mirka gave birth Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

Roger Federer's wife gives birth to twin girls

Roger Federer became a father of twin girls after his wife Mirka gave birth Thursday. In a statement released on his personal Web site and Facebook page, tennis' world No. 1 said the...
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Troy Dumais won't give up on his diving dream

Troy Dumais says he's just living in the moment. He won't commit to sticking around for the 2012 London Games. It's hard to see him stopping now, though. Not after he's won two more...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:31 am

Ochoa makes big save to send Mexico to finals

Guillermo Ochoa's penalty save gave Mexico a 5-3 shootout win over Costa Rica and a berth in the Gold Cup final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:19 am

Six NZ players to forgo IPL cash

New Zealand Cricket persuades its six Indian Premier League players to agree contracts with the board and forgo "significant sums of money".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:08 am

Americans to meet rival Mexico in Gold Cup finals

The smiles on the faces of the American players said everything about their making the Gold Cup final. The smiles by the Mexicans they will face for the title were ones of relief. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Rain stops Canadian Open with Na in lead after 63 (AP)

Members of the grounds crew work to move water off the second hole during a lengthy rain delay at the Canadian Open Golf championship in Oakville, Ontario on Thursday, July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)AP - Kevin Na skipped his senior year of high school to turn professional at 17. At 25, the Canadian Open leader can still be a little childish.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:59 am

Rain stops Canadian Open with Na in lead after 63

Kevin Na skipped his senior year of high school to turn professional at 17. At 25, the Canadian Open leader can still be a little childish. That was clear to anyone within earshot of Na...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:59 am

Armstrong severely beaten but back on Tour podium (AP)

American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong concentrates as he takes the start of the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time-trial of 40.5 kilometers (25.2 miles) with start and finish in Annecy, Alps region, France, Thursday July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)AP - Lance Armstrong had never experienced such an ordeal in a time trial during his seven-year dominant spell on the Tour de France.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:58 am

Armstrong severely beaten but back on Tour podium

Lance Armstrong had never experienced such an ordeal in a time trial during his seven-year dominant spell on the Tour de France. He managed to save face by climbing to third place...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:58 am

Slugger Andruw Jones wants to prove he's not done

Andruw Jones hit as many home runs in one game for the Texas Rangers earlier this month _ three _ as he did all last season as a high-priced, free-agent bust for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:57 am

Slugger Andruw Jones wants to prove he's not done (AP)

In this April 30, 2009 photo, Texas Rangers center fielder Andruw Jones fields a fly out during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas. Jones once seemed on his way to a Hall of Fame career with Atlanta. Now he's 32 and trying to prove he's not finished.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Andruw Jones hit as many home runs in one game for the Texas Rangers earlier this month — three — as he did all last season as a high-priced, free-agent bust for the Los Angeles Dodgers.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:57 am

Perfection: Buehrle tosses perfect game for ChiSox (AP)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, left, is embraced by teammates including catcher Ramon Castro after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game, Thursday, July 23, 2009, in Chicago. The White Sox won 5-0. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)AP - The 1-2-3 innings were piling up and Mark Buehrle wouldn't leave his teammates alone.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:57 am

NFL draft will expand to three days in 2010

The audience for the NFL draft has been growing, and the league has responded by expanding the event from two to three days.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

Friday's gossip column

Liverpool are linked with both Peter Crouch and David Silva, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:39 am

Time Warner whiffs on Manny Ramirez's grand slam

Customers on L.A.'s Westside and in the western San Fernando Valley missed the moment at Dodger Stadium because their screens froze.

It was only 54 seconds.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:26 am

Yankees 6, Athletics 3: Yankees Beat Athletics for Seventh Straight Win

C.C. Sabathia’s seven strong innings and three runs batted in from Mark Teixeira carried the Yankees to their seventh straight win and a two-and-a-half-game lead in the A.L. East.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:25 am

United States 2, Honduras 0: U.S. Depth Is Evident in Gold Cup Victory Over Honduras

Clarence Goodson scored his maiden goal on a corner kick from midfielder Stuart Holden, providing the decisive moment in a 2-0 win.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:22 am

Aaron Corp tries to stay out front for Trojans

The sophomore was chosen to be the starting quarterback at the end of spring practice, but he knows he still faces a challenge from Matt Barkley and Mitch Mustain.

It's 7:30 on a recent Friday morning at USC, long after spring practice has ended but still a few weeks shy of summer camp. Yet here are the Trojans, most of the team, on the practice field running plays.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:13 am

Witnesses Confirm Bernazard Bus Incident

Tony Bernazard, a Mets executive, was said to have had a verbal confrontation with closer Francisco Rodriguez on the team bus after an 11-0 loss.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:10 am

BALCO agent searches for steroids in supplements

The investigator who led the BALCO probe has taken aim at a San Francisco-area supplement manufacturer, claiming the products they sell are laced with designer steroids.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:10 am

Dodgers' top homers leave previous memories

Where does Manny's shot rank among the 10 greatest Dodgers homers ever? The chills were pure Gibson.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Manny Ramirez can do no wrong

Text messages from press row . . .

Manny Ramirez probably couldn't diminish his immense popularity at this point even if he agreed to appear in a television commercial hawking female fertility drugs. . . .



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game

He gets a great catch from center fielder Dewayne Wise in the ninth inning of the White Sox' 5-0 win over the Rays. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game

He gets a great catch from center fielder Dewayne Wise in the ninth inning of the White Sox' 5-0 win over the Rays.

Mark Buehrle raised his arms, grabbed his head and braced himself Thursday for a human pileup along the first base line.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Mike Dunleavy says Clippers' deals add depth

The team acquired point guard Sebastian Telfair, forward Craig Smith and former Laker Mark Madsen from Minnesota, but the deal-making could continue. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

NFL won't confirm meeting

Is Michael Vick one step closer to an NFL return?
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' top homers leave previous memories

Where does Manny's shot rank among the 10 greatest Dodgers homers ever?

The chills were pure Gibson.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Lance Armstrong to jump to U.S.-based cycling team in 2010

The seven-time Tour de France winner says he'll quit Kazakhstan-based Astana for a team funded by RadioShack. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Alberto Contador wins 18th stage of Tour de France

Lance Armstrong climbs to third overall, but remains 5:25 behind the leader. Alberto Contador all but assured...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

NFL won't confirm meeting

Is Michael Vick one step closer to an NFL return?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels are the rally kings

They lead majors with 31 comeback victories after scoring twice in ninth and once in 10th on Napoli's double.

It was a comeback that had an air of inevitability to it, the way the Angels kept pressuring the Minnesota Twins inning after inning.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:56 am

Angels are the rally kings

They lead majors with 31 comeback victories after scoring twice in ninth and once in 10th on Napoli's double. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:56 am

Manny Ramirez (the bobblehead) is on the market

Given away at Dodger Stadium, dolls in the slugger's image show up on EBay after he hits a clutch homer.

From grand slam to grand sell, Manny's a hit on EBay.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:51 am

Manny Ramirez (the bobblehead) is on the market

Given away at Dodger Stadium, dolls in the slugger's image show up on EBay after he hits a clutch homer. From...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:51 am

Teixeira, Yanks claim 7th straight; East lead 2.5

NEW YORK(AP) No matter what time the game starts these days, the New York Yankees are ready to win.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:47 am

Yanks ride Teixeira, Sabathia to 7th win in row

Mark Teixeira homered and drove in three runs, CC Sabathia recovered from a shaky start and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven Thursday night with a rain-delayed 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am

Red-hot Phillies handle Padres in makeup game

Cole Hamels pitched seven effective innings, Jayson Werth and Pedro Feliz had three hits apiece and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 in a makeup game Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am

Federer's wife gives birth to twin girls

Roger Federer's wife Mirka has given birth to twin girls.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:23 am

Manny Ramirez (the bobblehead) is on the market

Given away at Dodger Stadium, dolls in the slugger's image show up on EBay after he hits a clutch homer. From...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:18 am

Roundup: Week After a Tough Loss, Watson Begins to Move On

Tom Watson, who lost the British Open in a playoff last week, was three shots behind the leader, Fred Funk, after the first round of the Senior British Open.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:16 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Draft Moves to Prime Time and Will Add a Third Day

The first round will be held during prime time on Thursday night starting next year, the next two on Friday evening and the final four on Saturday.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:13 am

For Knicks, Free-Agent Targets Are Hard to Hit

The Knicks have been unable to sign any free agents, including their own, so far. Ramon Sessions may be their next target.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:10 am

Lowly Monarchs Beat the Liberty

Nicole Powell scored a career-high 32 points and had nine rebounds to lead Sacramento to an 88-73 victory over the Liberty, snapping the Monarchs’ six-game losing streak.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

Angels still pursuing an ace, even Roy Halladay

'We're keeping our options open,' owner Arte Moreno says. But a trade for a veteran reliever appears more likely.

Angels owner Arte Moreno said the club remains interested in acquiring an ace starter and has not heard anything that would preclude the pursuit of the likes of Toronto's Roy Halladay and Cleveland's Cliff Lee .



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

Federer celebrates birth of twins

Roger Federer's wife Mirka gives birth to twin girls in Switzerland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

Holliday Sees His Value Fading Into Thin Air

Matt Holliday can become a free agent next winter, but his numbers with the Athletics are not what they were in five seasons with the Rockies.



Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:03 am

U.S. blanks Honduras, advances to Gold Cup final

Clarence Goodson and Kenny Cooper each scored to give the Americans a 2-0 victory over Honduras on Thursday night and a spot in their third straight CONCACAF Gold Cup final.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:02 am

Mike Napoli rallies Angels to victory

Napoli ends the game in the 10th off a run-scoring double as the Angels comeback from a bleak first inning to beat the Twins. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:02 am

Sources: Roger Goodell might suspend Michael Vick for first four games of 2009 NFL season

Roger Goodell has decided on Michael Vick's punishment after meeting with the suspended quarterback Wednesday. The NFL commissioner could suspend Vick for the first four games of the 2009 season, a source told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

Russian Tursunov into quarters at Indianapolis tennis (AFP)

Dmitry Tursunov, pictured in earlier competition, of Russia smoothly advanced into the last eight at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships at the Indianapolis Tennis Center in United States, Indiana, beating Brazilian Marcos Daniel 6-3, 6-3(AFP/Getty Images/File/Chris Graythen)AFP - Russian Dmitry Tursunov will find a familiar face waiting for him in the quarter-finals at the ATP Indianapolis Championships when he plays Frank Dancevic for the second time in six weeks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

U.S. books its place in Sunday's Gold Cup final

TRECKER: The U.S. reached the Gold Cup final with its 'C' squad ... so what does that say about CONCACAF?
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 5:32 am

Report: Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow says he has $2 million insurance policy in case of injury

Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow disclosed at SEC Media Days Thursday that he has taken out roughly $2 million worth of insurance policies.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 5:21 am

Teixeira, Sabathia lead Yanks to 7th straight win (AP)

New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, follows through on a two-run home run as Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Mark Teixeira homered and drove in three runs, CC Sabathia recovered from a shaky start and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven Thursday night with a rain-delayed 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jul 2009 | 4:57 am

Ben Roethlisberger vows to fight 'reckless' lawsuit

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger vowed Thursday to fight a Lake Tahoe casino hostess' rape allegations against him, calling them "false and vicious."
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 4:37 am

Lance Armstrong to jump to U.S.-based cycling team in 2010

The seven-time Tour de France winner says he'll quit Kazakhstan-based Astana for a team funded by RadioShack.

Not only does Lance Armstrong intend to race again at the Tour de France in 2010, but he will do so on a new American-based team funded largely by RadioShack.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jul 2009 | 2:56 am

Ted Keith: Wise preserves perfect game with amazing catch

History will judge Mark Buehrle kindly for throwing baseball's 18th perfect game. But DeWayne Wise's home run-defying catch also deserves to be immortalized, writes Ted Keith.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:48 am

Beckham unapologetic after confronting fans

David Beckham offered no explanations or apologies for the way he confronted an angry group of Galaxy fans.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:45 am

Buehrle perfect as White Sox blank Rays 5-0

Mark Buehrle pitched the 18th perfect game in major league history in the White Sox's 5-0 victory against Tampa Bay -- with help from an amazing ninth-inning catch by DeWayne Wise.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:35 am

Beckham unapologetic about confronting fans


Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:34 am

Roethlisberger: Rape allegations 'false, reckless'

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is set to speak out today for the first time since being accused of raping a woman at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino a year ago.



Source: SI.com | 24 Jul 2009 | 12:18 am

Top seed Tursunov, Querrey score wins at Indy

Sam Querrey beat fellow American Rajeev Ram 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:43 pm

Defending champ Errani has easy day in Slovenia

Defending champion Sara Errani routed Klara Zakopalova 6-1, 6-1 in 50 minutes to reach the Slovenia Open quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:39 pm

In book, LeBron James admits using marijuana in high school

LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated's cover as a 17-year-old and admits he smoked marijuana during his junior year in high school.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:27 pm

Tour win in Contador's sights

ANNECY, France (AP) -- Alberto Contador has won the final time trial in the Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong improved his case for a podium spot when the race ends Sunday.



Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:03 pm

Fans revise Liverpool buy-out bid

Supporters groups Spirit of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC have unveiled a revised proposal to buy Liverpool.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

MLB trade: St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics talking Matt Holliday trade

The St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Athletics have been talking about a possible swap of All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday and top prospect Brett Wallace, according to sources, and one person familiar with the talks places the odds of a deal at 50-50.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:52 pm

Steve Aschburner: 'Posterized' LeBron in good company

LeBron James is hardly the first NBA star to get dunked on for all the sporting world to see. And he certainly won't be the last icon to get 'posterized,' either, writes Steve Aschburner.



Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:41 pm

Beckham vows to ride out LA storm

David Beckham insists he is staying with the LA Galaxy despite a hostile response from some fans to his return.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:29 pm

Silva: Brazil to spend whatever needed for World Cup

President Luiz da Silva says Brazil will not contain costs to make sure the 2014 World Cup goes as planned.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:22 pm

Sources: Goodell, Vick met Wednesday

According to multiple sources, the long-anticipated meeting between NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and suspended quarterback Michael Vick occurred Wednesday afternoon at a small security firm in Allendale, N.J., where both men were seen leaving the premises separately.



Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 10:21 pm

NFL to start '10 draft on Thursday in prime time

The NFL is making its already popular draft even more television-friendly, moving the first round to Thursday night.



Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 9:58 pm

Inter Milan reaches deal to sign Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o's agent told Italian media on Thursday that Inter Milan has reached a deal to sign the Barcelona striker.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Jul 2009 | 9:16 pm

Buehrle pitches rare perfect game

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws the first perfect game - retiring all 27 batters - in the major leagues since 2004.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jul 2009 | 9:11 pm

LeBron admits to using marijuana in high school

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated's cover as a 17-year-old and admits he smoked marijuana during his junior year in high school.



Source: SI.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 8:47 pm

Williams sisters, Clijsters lead U.S. Open field

Defending champion Serena Williams and four other past winners, including her sister Venus and wild card Kim Clijsters, are in the provisional women's field for the U.S. Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 7:42 pm

Home-grown Cornet rallies past Mayr in Austria

Top-seeded Alize Cornet of France rallied to beat Patricia Mayr of Austria 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 Thursday in the second round of the Nuernberger Gastein Ladies.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 7:12 pm

Davydenko handles Chardy, reaches German quarters

Nicolas Almagro ended his two-match losing streak against Robin Soderling by beating the third-seeded French Open runner-up 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the German Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jul 2009 | 4:16 pm