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Sir Bobby's family 'overwhelmed'The family of Sir Bobby Robson say they are "humbled and overwhelmed" by the public response to the football legend's death.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:21 am Holliday powers Cardinals past Astros 3-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:14 am India reject drug-testing rulesIndia are set for a clash with the World Anti-Doping Agency after rejecting a clause in the new global anti-doping rules.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:08 am Pirates' McCutchen hits 3 homers in win over Nats (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:08 am Teammates say Big Ben's apology not necessary (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:07 am Tiger Woods' 65 gives him Buick Open lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:06 am Arsenal teenager Wilshere impresses in preseasonArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been impressed with the development of 17-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere in the preseason, saying he is becoming more powerful in bursting past and destabilizing defenders.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 4:05 am Phelps sets world record, beats Cavic in 100 fly (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:59 am Toffees boss: City have no respectEverton manager David Moyes has accused Manchester City of showing a lack of respect to the Toffees in their chase for Joleon Lescott.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:52 am Phelps Grabs Record in 100 ButterflyDespite some challenges at the world championships in Rome, Michael Phelps said the competition helped push him to his fourth gold medal.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:49 am Carragher wary of Owen threatJamie Carragher believes Michael Owen will be good for Manchester United - but insists Liverpool have the best strike partnership in the world.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Toure: Arsenal lost too many leadersManchester City defender Kolo Toure believes he was right to leave Arsenal because the Gunners have failed to replace too many big names.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:42 am Owen out to embarrass his criticsMichael Owen insists he has nothing to prove - but believes Sam Allardyce and Dave Whelan may end up "embarrassed" about snubbing him publicly.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:34 am FC Barcelona tops Galaxy at sold-out Rose BowlFC Barcelona got a 2-1 exhibition win over the L.A. Galaxy in front of 93,137 fans at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 3:17 am Some X Games Bad Boys Turn to the BibleAs action sports become more mainstream and their culture changes, some have recognized a greater profile for religion.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 2:54 am Moyes slams 'disrespectful' City (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 2:50 am Querrey follows Ball into LA tennis showdown (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2009 | 2:43 am Gunners lack leadership - ToureManchester City defender Kolo Toure says he decided to leave Arsenal because the club failed to strengthen their squad in recent seasons.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Aug 2009 | 2:41 am White Sox’ Peavy Is Ready to Be a Team PlayerThe 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner has been injured but said he hoped to come back before September, and was willing to work out of the bullpen.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 2:29 am Querrey follows Ball into LA tennis showdownQualifier Carsten Ball stretched his dream run at the Los Angeles Open all the way to Sunday's final, where he faces former junior rival Sam Querrey in a battle of big servers, The Los...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:53 am Tarvaris Jackson of Minnesota Vikings leaves field with reported MCL injuryMinnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson left the field on Saturday morning with an apparent leg injury.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:08 am Lincecum earns 12th win as Giants blank PhilliesTim Lincecum won his 12th game blanking the Phillies for eight innings and San Francisco beat Philadelphia 2-0 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:05 am David Beckham scores in Galaxy loss to FC BarcelonaThe midfielder hits a free kick to tie the score at the of the first half, but L.A. ends up losing, 2-1. It figures...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am For Edwin Moses, it's still about overcoming barriersA paragon of fair play during his record-setting career as a hurdler, the star of 1984 L.A. Olympics still strives for a level playing field in increasingly troubled times. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Chargers' GM doesn't see third time as a charmA.J. Smith hopes team gets off to a better start this year and doesn't need another late surge to make the playoffs. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am A motivated Michael Phelps wins 100-meter butterflyHe defeats his Serbian rival Milorad Cavic in an electric final at the World Championships, winning in a record 49.82 seconds. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am David Beckham scores in Galaxy loss to FC BarcelonaThe midfielder hits a free kick to tie the score at the of the first half, but L.A. ends up losing, 2-1.It figures that a former Real Madrid player would find a way to score against FC Barcelona.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Carsten Ball advances to L.A. Open finalsBall will face either top-seeded Tommy Haas or Sam Querrey. Syd Ball once lost in the second round of the LA Open...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Scotty Cranmer edges Diogo Canina to win BMX freestyle park eventHome Depot announcer declares the wrong winner with a lap to go; it's Cranmer's second gold. Scotty Cranmer inched...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am George Sherrill is game for anythingThe Dodgers new reliever worked his way up from independent leagues to become an All-Star closer. Moving to a setup role won t bother him. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am A motivated Michael Phelps wins 100-meter butterflyHe defeats his Serbian rival Milorad Cavic in an electric final at the World Championships, winning in a record 49.82 seconds.One high-speed collision in a warmup at a historic indoor pool built under the orders of Mussolini could have undercut another collision of ego and talent, the showdown between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic in the 100-meter butterfly.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers' Doug Mientkiewicz toughs out a comebackThe Gold Glove first baseman works ceaselessly to return from a shoulder separation. The game wouldn't start for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers' Doug Mientkiewicz toughs out a comebackThe Gold Glove first baseman works ceaselessly to return from a shoulder separation.The game wouldn't start for nearly six hours, but Doug Mientkiewicz, T-shirt soaked in sweat, was already well into his 12-hour workday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers are game to take blame after loss to BravesL.A. players line up to accept culpability after failing to execute in several key situations during one-run defeat.Russell Martin blamed himself for the outcome. So did Orlando Hudson and Randy Wolf.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Saturday's action on the diamondsJayson Nix, the No. 9 batter, stirred up his team's offence without even swinging the bat and helped the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees for a third straight game. "The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:43 am Murphy Succeeds at First, Surprising the MetsMoved from left field, where his play was erratic, David Murphy has overcome inexperience with an aggressive approach that has impressed Jerry Manuel.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:37 am Pirates' rookie McCutchen hits 3 HRs vs. NatsAndrew McCutchen homered three times and drove in a career-high six runs, and the Pirates beat the Nationals 11-6 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:37 am White Sox thump YankeesCHICAGO(AP) No. 9 batter Jayson Nix stirred up his team's offense without even swinging the bat and helped the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees for a third straight game.
Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:34 am Pirates' McCutchen blasts 3 homers vs. NationalsPITTSBURGH(AP) Andrew McCutchen just shrugged, claiming ''every baseball player just has one of those days.'' But only nine other players in the 122-year history of the Pittsburgh Pirates have had the kind of day this rookie did.
Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:34 am Holliday homers twice, hitting .606 with RedbirdsST. LOUIS(AP) Matt Holliday and Chris Carpenter helped the St. Louis Cardinals continue their surge with two impressive performances.
Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:34 am Tiger surges into lead at Buick Open
Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:34 am Getzlaf catches two TDs, leads Roughriders to 24-23 win over StampedersCALGARY - An injury to Andy Fantuz forced Chris Getzlaf into the Saskatchewan Roughriders' starting lineup. He made the most of his opportunity. Getzlaf caught two touchdown passes...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:33 am Jeremy Lusk is still on the minds of manySeveral winners of Saturday's events dedicate their victories to their fallen comrade.Paul Rodriguez won his first X Games gold medal in four years Saturday to regain prominence in the demanding and popular sport of street skateboarding -- and afterward gave credit to God.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:31 am Jeremy Lusk is still on the minds of manySeveral winners of Saturday's events dedicate their victories to their fallen comrade. Paul Rodriguez won his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:31 am Quick Trip to the Shore for Rachel AlexandraThe winner of the Preakness Stakes is a prohibitive 6-5 morning-line favorite in the $1.25 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth on Sunday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:24 am Where Time Is the OpponentCentennial Field in Burlington, Vt. is older than Fenway Park and Wrigley Field, but without $7 million in renovations it will probably lose its minor-league team.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:21 am Witter loses to classy AlexanderBritain's Junior Witter fails to regain the WBC light-welterweight belt after quitting at the end of the eighth round against Devon Alexander.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:20 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 1MLS Roundup: Houston retained its overall lead by hanging on for a 4-3 win over D.C. United in a Saturday thriller.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:19 am Sports of The Times: Positive or Negative, There’s No Changing HistoryThe revelation that two Red Sox stars failed drug tests in 2003 does not change what they accomplished in 2004 and in 2007.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:17 am The future of MLS is pinned to nights like thisOne of the best ways to increase the popularity of the league is to showcase its teams against the best in the world.This was not the first time the Rose Bowl was filled to the brim with flag-waving, drum-beating soccer fans, and it won't be the last.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:16 am The future of MLS is pinned to nights like thisOne of the best ways to increase the popularity of the league is to showcase its teams against the best in the world. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:16 am 30 Seconds With Dominique Dawes: Again in Front of the CameraDominique Dawes represented the U.S. in gymnastics in three Olympic Games. She is now pursuing a career in TV journalism in New York.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:15 am For Edwin Moses, it's still about overcoming barriersA paragon of fair play during his record-setting career as a hurdler, the star of 1984 L.A. Olympics still strives for a level playing field in increasingly troubled times.He stepped to the podium, nervous in front of the tens of thousands at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and the millions watching on television. Awestruck, halting at times, he spoke these words: "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:15 am Angels crank up the power in win over TwinsMaicer Izturis, Juan Rivera and Kendry Morales hit homers in rout.Lest anyone believe the Angels' offense was built solely on well-placed and well-timed singles, walks and aggressive baserunning, the team flexed some serious muscle in the sixth inning of Saturday night's 11-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the Metrodome.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:15 am Another New Beginning, but Not the Same Old JetsJets Coach Rex Ryan has given the team an intoxicating blend of instant energy, bravado and relevance since replacing Eric Mangini in January.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:09 am Brian Cazeneuve: Cavic brings out best in PhelpsMilorad Cavic wanted revenge. What he got was an emotionally driven Michael Phelps, says Brian Cazeneuve. Phelps won their 100-meter butterfly showdown in world-record time.
Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:08 am Great Catches, Great Games, Forever LinkedDewayne Wise leapt into history alongside Sandy Amoros, Ron Swoboda and Willie Mays when he jumped to catch a ball that preserved Mark Buehrle’s perfect game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Aug 2009 | 12:03 am Williams, Bartoli advance to Stanford tennis finalVenus Williams and France's Marion Bartoli meet Sunday for the title at the WTA Bank of the West Classic in a repeat of the 2007 Wimbledon final. Third seed Williams reached her 65th...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:42 pm Chargers' GM doesn't see third time as a charmA.J. Smith hopes team gets off to a better start this year and doesn't need another late surge to make the playoffs.The San Diego Chargers have learned a thing or two over the last couple of years. Most important, flattery gets them nowhere.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:28 pm Deaf teen claims motocross gold at X Games 15Ashley Fiolek, who has been deaf since birth, won first place in Women's Moto X Super X on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:24 pm Lincecum wins 12th game as Giants blank Phillies (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:21 pm Jackson's double-double leads Storm in OT winLauren Jackson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Seattle Storm beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 85-82 in overtime on Saturday night. Sue Bird scored 15 points and All-Star game MVP...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:04 pm Padres 4, Brewers 2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:01 pm Braun fielding gaffe gives Padres win over BrewersBen Braun's outfield miscue allowed the go-ahead run to score and Clayton Richard was solid in his first start after coming over in the Jake Peavy trade as the San Diego Padres beat the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:59 pm Funk scrambles into US Senior Open lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:47 pm Sparks hold off Monarchs, 59-56Candace Parker had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and DeLisha Milton-Jones also scored 13 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 59-56 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Saturday night. WithSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:47 pm AP source: Vikings QB Jackson has sprained MCL (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:46 pm AP source: Vikings QB Jackson has sprained MCLMinnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson sprained the MCL in his left knee after getting tangled with a defensive lineman in practice on Saturday, according to a person with knowledgeSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:46 pm Holliday powers Cardinals past Astros 3-1Matt Holliday hit two solo homers, Chris Carpenter tossed an eight-hitter for his second complete game of the season and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:44 pm Beckett wins MLB-high 13th; BoSox shut out O'sJosh Beckett pitched seven innings of six-hit ball for his major league-leading 13th win, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis homered, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 10:39 pm Source: Vikings' Jackson sprains MCL at practiceMANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson left the field on Saturday morning with an apparent leg injury.
Source: SI.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 9:12 pm Tiger Woods surges into the lead at the Buick OpenVictor Martinez was unpacking items from a Cleveland Indians duffel bag as a clubhouse attendant in the Boston clubhouse wrote the No. 41 on a warmup uniform and dropped it in front of the locker.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 9:01 pm Jiovanni Mier makes comeback after close callThe 18-year-old former Bonita star recovered from a football injury during his senior year and was drafted 21st overall by the Houston Astros.Greeneville, Tenn., of the Appalachian League is a far cry from being strapped to a stretcher and carried off a high school field in La Verne, as fans and friends in a hushed stadium murmur silent prayers that you aren't paralyzed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Aug 2009 | 9:00 pm WR Derrick Mason at Baltimore Ravens' training camp, will end short retirementRavens receiver Derrick Mason showed up in training camp at McDaniels College in Westminster, Md., and is gong to end his retirement.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 8:31 pm Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger says sorry to his teammatesBen Roethlisberger quickly moved to make sure his problems don't become those of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 7:26 pm Beanie signs with Cards, injured in first practiceA slimmed-down Beanie Wells arrived at the Arizona Cardinals training camp in the wee hours on Saturday and set his sights on winning the starting running back job by the time the season begins.
Source: SI.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 7:10 pm New York Giants reach agreement with first-round pick Hakeem NicksThe New York Giants and their first-round pick, Hakeem Nicks, have agreed on a five-year deal.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 6:43 pm Cassel ready for close-up; clean slate for L.J.When opportunity knocks, Matt Cassel answers. Coming off his breakout season with the Patriots, Cassel is ready -- for better or worse -- to be the face of the Chiefs, writes Don Banks.
Source: SI.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 6:40 pm Mason ends retirement, reports to Ravens campWESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason has ended his retirement.
Source: SI.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 6:36 pm Phelps edges Cavic, reclaims world record in 100 flyMichael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again, and this time there was no doubt about it.
Source: SI.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 6:31 pm Michael Crabtree absent as San Francisco 49ers' training camp opensMichael Crabtree is a no-show at San Francisco 49ers training camp.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 5:31 pm Querrey stuns Haas, moves on to L.A. Open finalsSam Querrey upset top seeded Tommy Haas 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday night to reach the finals of the L.A. Tennis Open. Querrey, the No. 6 seed will play qualifier Carsten Ball, who beat Leonardo Mayer 7-5, 7-6 (3) for the title on Sunday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 5:03 pm Man Utd deny 'stealing' youngsterManchester United dismiss as "complete nonsense" allegations from Le Havre they have 'stolen' the French club's teenage midfielder Paul Pogba.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 4:46 pm Woods moves into Buick Open leadTiger Woods shoots a seven-under round of 65 to take a one-shot lead at the Buick Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 4:27 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:23 pm Venus crushes Dementieva, makes Stanford finalSecond-seeded Venus Williams has advanced to the finals of the Bank of the West Classic, beating third-seeded Elena Dementieva 6-0, 6-1 on Saturday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 3:23 pm Davydenko cruises into Croatia final vs. FerreroTop-seeded Nikolay Davydenko cruised into the final of the Croatia Open on Saturday by beating Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-1, 6-1. He will face Juan Carlos Ferrero, who defeated seventh-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-1, 6-7 (1), 7-5.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 2:35 pm Le Havre furious with United over signing PogbaFrench club Le Havre is furious with Manchester United for signing 16-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Aug 2009 | 1:06 pm Dushevina cruises in Istanbul, to play for first crownVera Dushevina of Russia will play Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in the Istanbul Cup final. Dushevina beat Timea Bacsinszky 6-2, 6-4, and Hradecka defeated Andrea Petkovic 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-5 in Saturday's semifinals.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 12:28 pm De Rossi rules out Gunners switchRoma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has poured cold water on rumors of a $16.7 million switch to Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:42 am Bellucci, Beck win at Swiss Open, seek first titlesUnseeded Thomaz Bellucci and Andreas Beck advanced on Saturday to the final of the Swiss Open where both will seek a first career ATP title. The 21-year-old Bellucci defeated No. 3 seed Igor Andreev 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinal to continue his run of upset victories.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:31 am Phelps pips Cavic to break recordMichael Phelps storms to victory against rival Milorad Cavic in the 100m butterfly at the World Championships in Rome.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:10 am Milan dismiss Chelsea Pirlo offerAC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has told Chelsea that their offer for Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is too low to consider.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:06 am Steyn breaks record as SA beat NZFly-half Morne Steyn sets a new individual Tri-Nations points record as South Africa beat New Zealand for the second week in a row.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 11:03 am World Cup set for 12 teamsThe 2013 Rugby League World Cup is set to be contested by 12 teams, an increase from last year's 10-team event in Australia.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Aug 2009 | 8:08 am
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