Man City star Elano joins Galatasaray (AFP)

Brazil and Manchester City midfielder Elano controls the ball during a practice session at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, in June. Elano has joined Turkish side Galatasaray for an undisclosed fee, Manchester City confirmed on Thursday.(AFP/File/Antonio Scorza)AFP - Manchester City playmaker Elano has joined Turkish side Galatasaray for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 5:38 am

Wenger: Spending sprees are silly

Arsene Wenger claims his Arsenal squad is 'strong enough' without any more new signings.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 5:34 am

Wenger: Spending sprees are silly


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 5:24 am

Setback for Arsenal's Rosicky on road to recovery

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has picked up a minor injury problem since making his comeback earlier this month after nearly 18 months out.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 5:20 am

Mowbray targets victory in Moscow

Tony Mowbray say Celtic have the firepower to beat Dinamo Moscow in the return leg of their Champions League qualifier.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 5:17 am

Hleb opts for Stuttgart loan move

Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb joins former club Stuttgart on loan for the season after rejecting a move to Inter Milan.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:57 am

Alonso 'asks to leave Anfield'

Xabi Alonso is reported to have handed in an official transfer request at Liverpool as he seeks to secure a switch to Real Madrid.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:50 am

Sports of The Times: A Young Gymnast’s Distant Olympic Dream

Alexis Page, a 13-year-old New Yorker, quietly but relentlessly pursues her passion for rhythmic gymnastics.



Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:43 am

Report: Bayern turned down €80 million Ribery bid

Bayern Munich have reportedly turned down a bid of $112 million from Real Madrid for its winger Franck Ribery.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:40 am

Champions League groups unveiled

The groups and fixtures are announced for the Champions League Twenty20, which will take place in India in October.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:38 am

Knee injury ends British No 1 Keothavong's season (AFP)

British number one Anne Keothavong returns the ball to Russia's Elena Dementieva during the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University in Stanford, California, July 27. Keothavong will miss the rest of the season after a scan revealed she needs surgery on her left knee.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jed Jacobsohn)AFP - British number one Anne Keothavong will miss the rest of the season after a scan revealed she needs surgery on her left knee.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:33 am

Peirsol has a new plan for 200 back (AP)

Rebecca Soni of the United States, left, and Austria's Mirna Jukic start a  Women's 200m Breaststroke heat, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Thursday, July 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Aaron Peirsol doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:24 am

Week In Soccer, Jul. 30

All the big news, best moments and all the transfer requests from the past week of soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:23 am

Durham to stage 2013 Ashes Test

Durham will host its first Ashes Test in 2013, the England and Wales Cricket Board announces.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 4:04 am

Diamondbacks shut out Phillies, 4-0 (AP)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, gets a high-five from teammate Stephen Drew (6) after Upton's two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies as Phillies' Carlos Ruiz, bottom, and umpire Brian Runge look on in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - A jolt went through the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse when the club announced it had traded for Cliff Lee, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am

Diamondbacks shut out Phillies, 4-0

A jolt went through the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse when the club announced it had traded for Cliff Lee, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Lee couldn't help the Phils in a 4-0...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am

Elano seals move to Galatasaray

Brazil international Elano signs a four-year deal with Turkish side Galatasaray after two years at Manchester City.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am

Athletics keep hitting, beat Red Sox 8-6 (AP)

Oakland Athletics shortstop Orlando Cabrera, left, and centerfielder Rajai Davis chase down a shallow fly by Boston Red Sox's Adam LaRoche in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Davis caught the ball for an out. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - The Oakland Athletics are hitting the way the once-powerful Boston Red Sox used to.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:50 am

Everton wins MLS All-Star game with Howard's heroics

Tim Howard's brilliance helped Everton become the first foreign club to beat the MLS All-Stars after a 4-3 penalty shootout.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:36 am

BBC proposes free-to-air increase

The BBC urges the Government to retain and expand the system that protects the screening of certain sporting events on free-to-air television.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:18 am

Live text - England v Australia

Overnight rain delays the start as England look to extend their 1-0 advantage in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:16 am

Peirsol has a new plan for 200 back

Aaron Peirsol doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice. Three days after the Olympic champion failed to qualify for the 100-meter backstroke final at the world championships,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 3:03 am

Vieira linked with Gunners return

Arsenal are set to make a sensational bid to bring Patrick Vieira back to the club from Inter Milan, according to Thursday's tabloids.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 2:50 am

Phillies get Cy Young winner Lee from Indians (AP)

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cliff Lee, right, talks with left fielder Ben Francisco during a baseball game with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee from the Indians, who traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight season, a baseball official said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - Cliff Lee is more than just a consolation prize.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

Pros express regard for troubled Buick Open (AP)

AP - Two-time champion Tiger Woods will be making his ninth appearance in the Buick Open. In the face of Buick's plans to pull its tournament sponsorship after this year, he hopes it won't be his last.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 2:14 am

Pros express regard for troubled Buick Open

Two-time champion Tiger Woods will be making his ninth appearance in the Buick Open. In the face of Buick's plans to pull its tournament sponsorship after this year, he hopes it won't be...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 2:14 am

Phelps actually has day off at world championships

Michael Phelps has a whole day off. In Rome, no less. Will he tour the Vatican? Check out the Trevi Fountain? Visit the Colosseum? "I've got to try to get as much rest as possible,"...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:57 am

Phelps actually has day off at world championships (AP)

Michael Phelps reacts after winning the gold medal in the final of the Men's 200m Butterfly, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Michael Phelps has a whole day off. In Rome, no less.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:57 am

Sharapova ousts Petrova to advance to Bank of the West quarter-finals

STANFORD, Calif. - Maria Sharapova took what she learned from a clumsy early win and turned it into a sharp, emphatic victory over fellow Russian Nadia Petrova on Wednesday in a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:47 am

Fergie: Anderson must push on

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Anderson can go on a goal run after finally opening his Manchester United account with a superb free-kick on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:43 am

Vick bankruptcy lawyers seek $1.5M for their fees (AP)

FILE -- This is a July 20, 2009 file photo showing former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick arriving at federal court in Norfolk, Va. Vick was conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday July 27, 2009, and could play in regular season games as early as October.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)AP - Michael Vick's New York-based bankruptcy lawyers are asking a judge to approve $1.5 million for their fees, a reduction of more than $1 million from what they originally sought.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:43 am

Vick bankruptcy lawyers seek $1.5M for their fees

Michael Vick's New York-based bankruptcy lawyers are asking a judge to approve $1.5 million for their fees, a reduction of more than $1 million from what they originally sought. U.S....
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:43 am

Cubs beat Astros, 12-0

Chicago scores six runs in the first inning and improves to 10-3 since the All-Star break. Randy Wells pitched...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Love fills the room when talking about John Wooden

Past players come out in droves to salute the former UCLA basketball coach, who has been named the greatest coach of all time by the Sporting News. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Deal for Roy Halladay appears unlikely

Angels GM Tony Reagins says he has not given up on acquiring the Toronto star or any other pitcher before Friday's trade deadline, but the Blue Jays reportedly are asking too much in return. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Howie Kendrick's minor setback worked out well for him

His demotion earlier this season led to the Angels' second baseman relaxing and learning to enjoy himself again.

Howie Kendrick always could hit. That was a constant at every step of his ascent through the Angels' farm system.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Dodgers, Angels still need to make play for Roy Halladay

Cliff Lee is off the market, having been traded by the Indians to the Phillies. But the Blue Jays' ace, maybe the best pitcher in baseball, can be had for a steep price. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Motocross champion James Stewart to make X Games debut

Skating star Shaun White, meanwhile, won't compete. Stewart, who's playing it cool, will tackle supermoto for the first time.

Shaun White is out, but James Stewart is in.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Boxers Evander Holyfield and Paul Gonzales advance; Pat Spurgin wins the gold medal in the women's air rifle event. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Howie Kendrick's minor setback worked out well for him

His demotion earlier this season led to the Angels' second baseman relaxing and learning to enjoy himself again. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Dodgers, Angels still need to make play for Roy Halladay

Cliff Lee is off the market, having been traded by the Indians to the Phillies. But the Blue Jays' ace, maybe the best pitcher in baseball, can be had for a steep price.

There was one true ace on the market. There still is.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Albert Pujols' hit beats Dodgers in 15th

Clayton Kershaw's strong effort is wasted as L.A. loses fourth in a row

What a game it was.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Phelps rebounds at world championships with another world record

Beaten the night before in the 200 freestyle, he sets a mark in the 200 butterfly.

Michael Phelps on Wednesday got by, and then some, with a little help from his friends.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

John Lackey gives top-shelf effort for Angels

Right-hander shows Angels he's still an ace with a 9-3 win over Cleveland. Howie Kendrick hits a home run and has a career-high five runs batted in.

While the rest of the rotation -- Ervin Santana, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders -- crumbles around him, John Lackey has been a block of granite, the one starter the Angels can rely on to go deep into games and shut down an opponent.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Love fills the room when talking about John Wooden

Past players come out in droves to salute the former UCLA basketball coach, who has been named the greatest coach of all time by the Sporting News.

The old coach couldn't help it.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Five key issues for the Pac-10 in 2009

The conference holds its annual media bash Thursday with a few unfamiliar faces and one familiar question: Can anyone knock off USC?

Start the clock.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Boxers Evander Holyfield and Paul Gonzales advance; Pat Spurgin wins the gold medal in the women's air rifle event.

Los Angeles was host to the Summer Olympics 25 years ago. This third part of a 16-day series looks back at Day 3, Monday, July 30, 1984:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

More NCAA trouble for USC football?

Coach Pete Carroll's hiring of a former NFL tactician to help with the team's kicking game may have violated rules covering the use of consultants.

USC football Coach Pete Carroll employed a former NFL tactician last season to help with the team's punting and kicking game, an arrangement that may have violated NCAA rules that prohibit consultants from coaching, The Times has learned.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Five key issues for the Pac-10 in 2009

The conference holds its annual media bash Thursday with a few unfamiliar faces and one familiar question: Can anyone knock off USC? ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Phelps rebounds at world championships with another world record

Beaten the night before in the 200 freestyle, he sets a mark in the 200 butterfly. Michael Phelps on Wednesday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

John Lackey gives top-shelf effort for Angels

Right-hander shows Angels he's still an ace with a 9-3 win over Cleveland. Howie Kendrick hits a home run and has a career-high five runs batted in. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

More NCAA trouble for USC football?

Coach Pete Carroll's hiring of a former NFL tactician to help with the team's kicking game may have violated rules covering the use of consultants. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

MLS All-Stars lose on PKs to Everton


Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:46 am

2 Entries at Saratoga’s Opener: Hope and Gloom

New York racing officials are optimistic as Saratoga's season opens, with hopes of pitting three Triple Crown winners in the Travers, despite the economic woes plaguing other tracks.



Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:20 am

Pujols' RBI single in 15th lifts Cards by Dodgers

Albert Pujols lined an RBI single over the head of center fielder Matt Kemp with two outs in the 15th inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:17 am

Sports of The Times: McKenzie Learned It’s Hard to Make Smart Choices

Kareem McKenzie teaches young players that an off-the-field mistake can tarnish a reputation, a lesson reinforced by his own transgression last fall.



Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:09 am

Everton reject new Lescott offer

Everton turn down a second bid from Manchester City for defender Joleon Lescott, with the Eastlands outfit upping their offer from £15m to £18m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:06 am

Schumacher makes sensational return to F1

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced, to replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:02 am

Jays now likely to keep Halladay



Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Joba mows down Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.(AP) George Steinbrenner's presence placed a lot more heat on Joba Chamberlain than the Tampa Bay Rays .



Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Pujols hit in 15th hands Dodgers 4th straight loss

ST. LOUIS(AP) Albert Pujols lined an RBI single over the head of center fielder Matt Kemp with two outs in the 15th inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and saddling the NL West leaders with their first four-game losing streak of the season.



Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Overworked Marat Safin reaches quarter-finals at L.A. Tennis Open

LOS ANGELES - Marat Safin, playing for the fourth time in three days, summoned enough energy to beat Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the L.A. Tennis Open on Wednesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:59 pm

Redknapp delighted with Tottenham progress

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is delighted with the progress his team have made pre-season, singling out their positive attitude and ability to retain the ball. The affable...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:55 pm

Baseball roundup: Wednesday's action on the diamonds

Freddy Sanchez watched San Francisco beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then after the game, the Giants traded for him. Randy Winn lined an RBI single down the first-base line with two outs...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:53 pm

After Shoulder Surgery, Wang’s Future Is Unclear

Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn shoulder capsule, and it is unknown how long it will take him to recover.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:45 pm

Niese Moves, Then Moves Up to Mets

After ditching his lonely apartment for a place with two teammates, Jon Niese embarked on a six-week stretch of dominance that resulted in his promotion to the Mets.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:45 pm

A Personal Twin Bill for Mets’ Castillo

When rain postponed Wednesday’s Mets game, Luis Castillo had to juggle his schedule more than most because his wife is about to give birth.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:44 pm

Stepping Aside as His Creation Soars

Danny Way introduced the mega ramp to the X Games in 2004. On the sideline this year, he is planning what he hopes will be the next big step in skateboarding.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:43 pm

N.F.L. Roundup: Other Leagues Support N.F.L. Over Suspensions

Major League Baseball, the N.B.A. and the N.H.L. support the suspension of the Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the N.F.L.’s drug policy.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:41 pm

Yankees 6, Rays 2: Chamberlain Rewards Yankees for Their Loyalty

Joba Chamberlain pitched eight scoreless innings to lead the Yankees to a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:40 pm

Phelps Rebounds Amid Boycott Threat

Michael Phelps became the first man to swim under 1 minute 52 seconds in the 200-meter butterfly after changing from a full-body Speedo to leggings.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:38 pm

Sri Lanka v Pakistan latest score

Latest score from the first one-day international in Dambulla.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:33 pm

Granderson lead Tigers to 13-5 win over Rangers (AP)

Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson, foreground, heads toward home after hitting a lead-off home run off of Texas Rangers starting pitcher Scott Feldman, background left, in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Curtis Granderson led off the game with a home run and connected again in the second inning, and Justin Verlander equaled a career high by striking out 13 as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 13-5 Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Jul 2009 | 11:27 pm

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza plunked Mark Teixeira on purpose

Rays pitcher Matt Garza said he hit Mark Teixeira as payback for Evan Longoria getting plunked.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 10:32 pm

Overworked Safin reaches quarters in Los Angeles

Marat Safin, playing for the fourth time in three days, summoned enough energy to beat Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the L.A. Open on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 9:57 pm

Chardy pulls off second-round escape at Swiss Open

Fifth-seeded Jeremy Chardy blew a big lead before beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in the second round of the Swiss Open on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 9:49 pm

Soriano jump-starts Cubs in rout against Astros

Randy Wells pitched eight shutout innings and Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run homer during a six-run first inning Wednesday, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 12-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 9:33 pm

Jim Balsillie's bid for Phoenix Coyotes unanimously rejected by NHL board of governors

Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie was unanimously rejected by the National Hockey League's board of governors in his bid to become an NHL owner at a meeting Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 8:14 pm

Seven-time champ Schumacher replaces Massa

ROME (AP) -- Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is making a comeback for Ferrari to replace injured driver Felipe Massa.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pm

MLB Trade: Toronto Blue Jays still not close to trading Roy Halladay

As the Phillies agreed to a deal for left-hander Cliff Lee, the Blue Jays were not close to a deal involving All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 7:21 pm

Giants acquire All-Star 2B Sanchez

The San Francisco Giants have acquired three-time All-Star infielder Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 7:14 pm

Pirates All-Star Freddy Sanchez traded to the Giants for prospect Tim Alderson

Pittsburgh second baseman Freddy Sanchez's status remained in limbo Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants' medical staff checked out his left knee for a second time as a prelude to a possible trade between the clubs, a source told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 7:01 pm

MLB trade: Cliff Lee traded to Philadelphia Phillies by Cleveland Indians

The Phillies traded four prospects to the Indians for Cliff Lee.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

Plaxico Burress, former New York Giants wide receiver, testifies before grand jury

Plaxico Burress testified in front of a grand jury for nearly three hours Wednesday about a 2008 weapons charge case in which the former Giants wide receiver shot himself in the leg.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 5:59 pm

Sharapova advances into Stanford quarterfinals

Maria Sharapova needed just over an hour to beat 10th-ranked and fifth-seeded Nadia Petrova, 6-1, 6-2 in a second round match of the Premier Bank of the West Classic.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 5:50 pm

Phelps rebounds with 34th record

ROME (AP) -- Michael Phelps bounced back from a stunning loss to set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the world swimming championships.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 5:04 pm

Felipe Massa of Ferrari set to leave intensive care after taking first steps since crash

Ferrari's Felipe Massa will leave intensive care on Wednesday after taking his first steps since he fractured his skull in a crash at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, the Formula One team said.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 4:53 pm

Villa suffer Petrov injury blow

Aston Villa's build up to the new season suffers a blow as influential midfielder Stiliyan Petrov dislocates a shoulder in a pre-season friendly.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jul 2009 | 4:08 pm

Peter King: Bills training camp postcard

Trent Edwards will definitely have his hands full satisfying all of the Bills' wide receivers, including You-Know-Who, says Peter King.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 3:57 pm

Lee trade gives Phils, Indians what they need

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee is headed to the Phillies, a move that bolsters the defending champs' hopes to repeat. But the six-player deal also helps the Indians, says Ted Keith.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 3:04 pm

Rezai latest high seed to be KO'd early in Istanbul

Marta Domachowska reached her first quarterfinals since April when she upset fourth-seeded Aravane Rezai 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Istanbul Cup on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 3:01 pm

Peaking Davydenko rolls to second round in Croatia

Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2 6-2 Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Croatia Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 2:16 pm

Trade deadline brings tough decisions

Every contending GM is tempted to mortgage the future by selling off prospects for top-tier talent. Joe Posnanski warns that when the deals backfire, they can set a club back 10 years.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 1:28 pm

Remorseful Burress testifies before NY grand jury

NEW YORK - Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has arrived to testify before the grand jury that's investigating a weapon charge against him.



Source: SI.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 12:49 pm

Swiss captain: Federer eyeing Davis Cup playoff

Roger Federer reportedly wants to play in Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff against Italy in September.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Austria's Paszek facing suspension in doping case

Austrian tennis player Tamira Paszek faces a provisional suspension while officials investigate whether a medical treatment she received for a back injury violated doping regulations.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2009 | 5:56 am