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Pettitte wins as Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-3 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 4:29 am Cardinals rally to beat skidding Mets (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 4:27 am Indian qualifier knocks out Cilic in Washington (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:54 am World Week In Pictures, Aug. 5Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Walker welcomes change after somber season (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:37 am Walker welcomes change after somber seasonReceiver Mike Walker has endured a career's worth of issues in just two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's been plagued by a nagging knee injury, slowed by a staph infection...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:37 am Leuluai and Webb in Kiwis squadThree Super League players are included in New Zealand's 45-man training squad for the autumn Four Nations series in England and France.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:28 am Cilic in surprise Washington exitSixth seed Marin Cilic suffers a shock second-round defeat to Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman in the ATP Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington DC.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:22 am 'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:19 am 'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's bestNow that Bob Hayes is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, people hearing his story for the first time are going to wonder what took so long. After all, he changed the game. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:19 am Germany above Italy in FIFA rankingGermany has moved above Italy into fourth in FIFA's rankings, while the leading places remained largely static.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Jets TE Brown in camp after seeing friend die (AP)AP - Kareem Brown jumped out of the car he was in and saw the vehicle his friend had been driving wrapped around a tree, a mangled mess of metal and glass.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:02 am Jets TE Brown in camp after seeing friend dieKareem Brown jumped out of the car he was in and saw the vehicle his friend had been driving wrapped around a tree, a mangled mess of metal and glass. "I knew he was dead," the New York...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:02 am Ferguson dismisses Liverpool threatSir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea are Manchester United's main title rivals as Liverpool have little hope of bettering last season's points haul.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:35 am Furious Prince Fielder is stopped at Dodgers' doorNot even Prince Fielder really knows what he might have done if a phalanx of security guards and teammates hadn't prevented the furious Milwaukee slugger from entering the Los Angeles...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:35 am Man United without keeper Van der Sar for 2 monthsMan United's Edwin van der Sar will be sidelined for up to two months after undergoing surgery on a broken finger.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:25 am Liverpool agree to sell Alonso to Real (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:23 am Ivanovic castles King in LA opener, Zvonareva advancesLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former title winner Ana Ivanovic overcame a mid-match slump before advancing to the third round of the LA Championships with a 6-4 4-6 6-1 victory against American...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:22 am Ivanovic battles past King in LAFormer world number one Ana Ivanovic makes hard work of her second-round win over American Vania King LA Women's Tennis Championships in Los Angeles.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:18 am Former Yankee "toad" Irabu goes to the dogsTOKYO (Reuters) - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu is set to return to Japanese baseball with a team called the Kochi Fighting Dogs on the island of Shikoku.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:18 am Swiss pick UAE's Ras al-Khaimah for America's Cup (AP)AP - One of the most anticipated showdowns in America's Cup history will be sailed on the Persian Gulf in two of the fastest, most powerful sailboats ever built.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:14 am Form merited England call - TrottJonathan Trott believes his good form means he deserves his call-up to the England squad for the fourth Ashes Test with Australia which starts at Headingley on Friday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:34 am Tevez will not be called up for Russia friendlyManchester City manager Mark Hughes got his way and Carlos Tevez will not be selected for Argentina's upcoming friendly against Russia.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:33 am Fielder gets hit, goes after Dodgers postgamePrince Fielder was hit by a pitch in the Brewers' blowout loss to the Dodgers and then tried to get in the L.A. clubhouse after the game.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:14 am Dodgers are red hot, while Brewers' Fielder is just hotThe Milwaukee slugger, hit by a Mota pitch in the ninth inning, tries to get into the Dodgers' clubhouse after the game.Prince Fielder apparently wanted to deliver a message of his own late Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in the wake of the Dodgers' 17-4 thrashing of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:07 am Dodgers are red hot, while Brewers' Fielder is just hotThe Milwaukee slugger, hit by a Mota pitch in the ninth inning, tries to get into the Dodgers' clubhouse after the game. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:07 am Swiss pick UAE's Ras al-Khaimah for America's CupIn a news release obtained by The Associated Press, Alinghi officials said they chose the little-known city-state for its "perfect weather and great sailing conditions." The Swiss plannedSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:01 am For Manny Ramirez 'everything is gravy'Despite batting .167 with no RBIs in last 10 games before Tuesday, the left fielder says, 'I'm one of the best hitters out there, so why should I worry?'This was more like a feast than a spoonful of gravy.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am It's good to be the SECThe conference's superiority complex has solid footing these days, including three consecutive BCS national titles and four since 2003. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers host Cavaliers on Christmas Day, open title defense against ClippersIt's Kobe versus Shaq (and LeBron) in the marquee holiday matchup. The L.A. rivals also finish the season against each other.The NBA's marquee matchup, once again on Christmas Day, will be the Kobe versus Shaq show.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Musings from the far reaches of Dodger StadiumThe park is again a family-friendly place, Eric Collins has plenty of room to improve as Vin Scully's East Coast substitute and Prince Fielder is larger than life.Musings from the far reaches of Dodger Stadium, while wondering how big the tea pot-shaped Prince Fielder would be if he weren't a vegetarian:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Ana Ivanovic missing the pressure of top rankingRanked No. 11 in women's tennis, she defeats Vania King, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, in the L.A. Women's Tennis Championships but says she was more focused when she was ranked No. 1. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA center Kai Maiava sees a future different from the pastHe says to expect the UCLA offensive line to redeem itself after a dismal 2008 season, which he sat out after his transfer from Colorado.He looks at his flat feet as he tells you what will happen this fall.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Lou Holtz is trying to see if he is politically correctHe is a fixture as an ESPN college football analyst, but that hasn't stopped him from eyeing a bigger prize: a seat in Congress.Lou Holtz is 72 years old and a fixture as an ESPN college football analyst, but that hasn't stopped him from eyeing a bigger prize: a seat in Congress.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Bats cool off as Angels lose to White SoxAngels have only five hits, but defense and the bullpen also have a hand in defeat. We interrupt this offensive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Zvonareva outlasts China's Peng to advanceChinese standouts Zheng Jie and Li Na advanced at the 700,000-dollar WTA Los Angeles Championship but it was Peng Shuai who provided China's most exciting performance even in defeat. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Shock 76, Liberty 64: Liberty Loses Fifth Straight GameThe loss was the second one in a row since the team, a conference finalist last year, replaced its coach.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am Fielder's postgame charge mars Dodgers' big winLOS ANGELES(AP) Prince Fielder was stopped by security at the Dodgers' clubhouse door after the furious Milwaukee slugger attempted to challenge reliever Guillermo Mota , who hit him with a pitch in the ninth inning of Los Angeles' 17-4 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday night.
Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am Yankees pepper HalladayTORONTO(AP) Even though the New York Yankees finally were able to hit Roy Halladay , they still don't enjoy facing the Toronto ace.
Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am Pujols' slam in 10th sinks MetsHow's this for clutch? Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is 7 for 9 with 24 RBIs with the bases loaded this year. He inflicted more damage on the Mets in St. Louis' 12-7, 10-inning victory.
Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am Man Utd suffer Van der Sar blowManchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken finger and bone in his left hand.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:41 am Big East: No National Power, No Star Power, No WorriesThe conference enters the 2009 season searching for an identity, but it can point to its success in recent B.C.S. bowl games and other bowls.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:31 am With Sights on October, Yanks Rest ChamberlainBrian Cashman said Joba Chamberlain would be in the postseason rotation even if he had met his predetermined pitch limit for the regular season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:30 am Cardinals 12, Mets 7: Reyes Has Another Setback, and Mets Add to the PainThe Mets may be better off letting Jose Reyes and the rest of the team focus on 2010.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:29 am ESPN Limits Social NetworkingNew guidelines for communicating on the social networking site Twitter issued by ESPN Tuesday say “write it once, publish it everywhere.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:27 am Arena Football Not Quite Dead Yet, but Barely BreathingAlthough it has not filed for bankruptcy, the Arena Football League is looking more and more like it’s a thing of the past.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:23 am N.F.L. Roundup: Packers Are Being Equivocal About VickGreen Bay’s general manager did not rule out looking at quarterback Michael Vick, saying, “We look at all options at all times.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:22 am Catching on With the GiantsOf the 10 receivers at the Giants training camp, one of them will have to replace Plaxico Burress.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:22 am Fielder's postgame charge mars Dodgers' 17-4 winPrince Fielder was stopped by security at the Dodgers' clubhouse door after the furious Milwaukee slugger attempted to challenge reliever Guillermo Mota, who hit him with a pitch in the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:21 am Giants’ Pierce Is Relieved Not to Have Been IndictedLinebacker Antonio Pierce says he is happy to be clear of charges a Manhattan grand jury contemplated in relation to the Plaxico Burress gun charges and that he has learned "a lot of lessons."
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:20 am Sports of The Times: For Chicago, the Game Within the GamesPeter Ueberroth threw a magnificent party 25 years ago. Ever since, host cities have talked about the Los Angeles model.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:19 am Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson won't rule out interest in Michael VickPackers general manager Ted Thompson isn't ruling out potential interest in Michael Vick.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:18 am Bats cool off as Angels lose to White SoxAngels have only five hits, but defense and the bullpen also have a hand in defeat.We interrupt this offensive onslaught to bring you a dose of reality for the Angels: Their booming bats came tumbling back to Earth on Tuesday night, and so did one of their blooming bullpen arms.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am It's good to be the SECThe conference's superiority complex has solid footing these days, including three consecutive BCS national titles and four since 2003.Recently released results from the Department of Duh (DOD) census, required each decade by Article 1 of the BCS Constitution, confirm there to be five major conferences, five categorized as "non-Automatic Qualifiers" and the sensational, stand alone, Southeastern.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:12 am Kobe-Shaq Christmas duel tops '09-10 NBA slateNEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal together again for Christmas -- this time joined by LeBron James.
Source: SI.com | 5 Aug 2009 | 12:11 am For Manny Ramirez 'everything is gravy'Despite batting .167 with no RBIs in last 10 games before Tuesday, the left fielder says, 'I'm one of the best hitters out there, so why should I worry?' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:59 pm Tuesday's action on the diamondsBrian Matusz's major league debut was impressive. Jarrod Washburn's Detroit Tigers debut was not. Matusz allowed a run and six hits in five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:56 pm Vladimir Guerrero back in the cleanup spot'This is a starting spot,' says Manager Mike Scioscia. Injuries kept the slugging outfielder out of the lineup for nearly a month.Vladimir Guerrero was back in his customary cleanup spot Tuesday night despite the fact that he hadn't played in almost a month and that the offense, especially the middle of the order, had been doing just fine without him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:19 pm Man, 20, charged with murder in death of ForrestATLANTA (AP) -- A 20-year-old Atlanta man was charged Tuesday with murder in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest, although authorities said they do not believe he was the triggerman.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:01 pm Owners, players begin talks to head off lockoutOwners and player representatives held the first collective bargaining discussions on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:51 pm Roethlisberger in his elementDespite allegations against him, Big Ben's in his element in camp.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:51 pm Pujols' 5th slam sends Cards past Mets in 10thAlbert Pujols hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his second homer of the game and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the New York Mets 12-7 on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:49 pm Longoria's 13th-inning homer beats Red Sox 4-2Boston could only keep Evan Longoria's bat silent for so long. Tampa Bay's All-Star slugger struck out four times, yet continued his torrid hitting against the Red Sox with two homers Tuesday night, including...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:28 pm Watch now as teams do the waiveST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The second trading season is underway. On Monday, teams began putting veteran players on trade waivers and the process will continue throughout the month. Once players are put on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:00 pm Bodden has wins in mindTwenty-five and 51. If somebody were to sit down with a calculator and add up Leigh Bodden’s career record for every game he’s played in, that would be it.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:00 pm Sting RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Earning a playoff spot in the American League East may be baseball’s most arduous challenge this year. The Red Sox and Rays proved as much for almost five hours, until last...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:00 pm Patriots will be counting on O’Brien’s special touchFOXBOROUGH - Having spent some of his formative years in the NFL as a special teams coach, Bill Belichick has an appreciation for the role. He has often said that it prepared him to be a head coach.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Aug 2009 | 10:00 pm Man charged with murder in death of Vernon ForrestA 20-year-old Atlanta man was charged Tuesday with murder in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 9:25 pm San Diego Chargers fine Antonio Cromartie for tweet about foodThe agent for cornerback Antonio Cromartie confirms that the San Diego Chargers have fined his client $2,500 for using Twitter to complain about the food at training camp.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 9:23 pm Cardinals rally to beat skidding Mets (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Aug 2009 | 8:53 pm Kang earns stroke play medal at US Women's Amateur (AP)AP - Danielle Kang, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., rolled in a 30-foot par putt at the 18th hole to earn stroke-play medalist honors Tuesday by one shot at the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Aug 2009 | 8:17 pm Date Krumm loses in L.A., but enjoying comeback at 38Kimiko Date Krumm joked that she doesn't ask the age of her opponents. Instead, she asks how old their mothers are, because she can better relate to that generation.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 8:09 pm Darrius Heyward-Bey is trying to catch onOakland's first-round pick in April is having trouble holding on to passes in camp.First things first. Before Oakland Raiders rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey uses his blistering speed to scald opposing defensive backs, he needs to secure the football. That hasn't been easy.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Aug 2009 | 7:46 pm Report: Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers close to long-term contractBrandon Roy and the Blazers are reportedly nearing agreement on a long-term extension.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 7:32 pm Ex-HR king Aaron says release 104 drug namesPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Hank Aaron wants the list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 to be released.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 6:37 pm Hank Aaron wants 2003 list of failed tests revealedHank Aaron wants the names on the 2003 list of players who flunked drug tests to be released and thinks Pete Rose should be reinstated.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 6:33 pm Defending champ Del Potro rallies to advance in D.C.Defending champion Juan Martin Del Potro came from a set down to beat Taiwan's Yen-sun Lu on Tuesday and advance to the round of 16 at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 6:11 pm AFL appears to be close to folding and declaring bankruptcyThe Arena Football League is on the brink of folding and declaring bankruptcy, an inglorious end for the 22-year-old indoor league that has suffered through a year of turmoil.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 6:06 pm Cleveland Cavaliers play Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers get their rings on NBA opening nightIn a replay of last year's opener, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will launch the 2009-10 NBA season -- only this time LeBron James has some welcome firepower in new teammate Shaquille O'Neal.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 5:45 pm Massa leaves Brazilian hospitalFelipe Massa is released from hospital in Brazil, with his personal physician saying the Ferrari driver had made "a remarkable recovery".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2009 | 5:25 pm Nadal's return slated for Rogers Cup defense in MontrealRafael Nadal plans to return to the courts at the Rogers Cup after being sidelined for more than two months with sore knees.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 4:10 pm Packers GM won't rule out potential Vick interestGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson isn't ruling out potential interest in Michael Vick.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 3:23 pm Barca comes to Seattle for match with SoundersIt was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Drew Carey didn't anticipate becoming so enamored of the Barcelona organization that he'd go to the lengths of becoming a part owner in the MLS just to bring those same values and structure back to American sports. "It's not just Barcelona, but the original idea came from the Barcelona model.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Aug 2009 | 3:16 pm Bird given one-match banCatalans Dragons captain Greg Bird is given a one-match ban for a reckless tackle on Celtic Crusaders prop Ryan O'Hara.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2009 | 3:10 pm Peter King: Tweeters' convention, Tyree tidbits, more mailbagEtched in Super Bowl lore, wide receiver David Tyree is now scrambling for his professional life with the Giants. In his mailbag, Peter King explores Tyree's plight and other NFL topics.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 2:58 pm Ballack's back for Blues in ShieldMichael Ballack is set to return to action for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Community Shield on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Aug 2009 | 1:57 pm Minor-leaguer convicted of beaning fan in DaytonDAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio judge has convicted a minor league pitcher of injuring a fan when he threw a baseball during an on-field melee in Dayton last year.
Source: SI.com | 4 Aug 2009 | 12:53 pm Aston Villa complete Delph dealHighly-rated midfielder Fabian Delph wraps up his move from Leeds to Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2009 | 12:10 pm Real Madrid agrees fee for Liverpool's AlonsoLiverpool reached an agreement to sell Xabi Alonso to big-spending Real Madrid, subject to passing a medical.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Aug 2009 | 12:09 pm Ferrari fume at rivals' test snubFerrari hit back at rivals Williams, Red Bull and Toro Rosso after they block Michael Schumacher from testing this season's car ahead of his F1 return.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:32 am Liverpool agree to sale of AlonsoLiverpool reach an agreement to sell midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject to a medical.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Aug 2009 | 11:26 am Carrick backing for United new boysManchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is convinced Michael Owen and Luis Antonio Valencia will make their mark at Old Trafford.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Aug 2009 | 8:05 am
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