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Report: Pitino tells cops he paid for abortion (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 4:29 am Woods repeats slow-play criticismTiger Woods repeats his criticism of referee John Paramor over the slow-play row at last week's World Golf Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 4:23 am World Week In Pictures, Aug. 12Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 4:09 am Olympic chiefs to add new sportsGolf and rugby sevens look to be favourites to be added to the Olympic programme in time for the 2016 Games.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:58 am Schipper breaks 100 butterfly shortcourse recordJessicah Schipper has set a shortcourse world record for the women's 100-meter butterfly at the Australian championships. The 22-year-old Schipper was timed in 55.68 seconds Wednesday,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:51 am Yeung may take over Birmingham after new approachHong Kong investor Carson Yeung could be about to take over Birmingham after his investment company again approached the Premier League club. Birmingham says the approach from Grandtop...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:42 am IAAF still awaiting Jamaican doping informationThe world athletics federation is still awaiting information on a ruling that cleared five Jamaican athletes of doping and a decision on their participation in the world championships is...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:39 am Rafa fretting over Torres fitnessLiverpool boss Rafa Benitez has spoken to Spain officials to ensure they do not take any risks with Fernando Torres on Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:35 am Everything you need to know for the Premier LeagueIn part 3 of a 5 part series, Bobby McMahon looks at all 20 Premier League teams for this weekend's season kickoff.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:30 am Women's boxing set for OlympicsWomen's boxing is expected to be included in the Olympic programme, with more medals available for women across the board at London 2012.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:13 am Golf, rugby favorites for entry in 2016 OlympicsThe prospect of Tiger Woods competing for an Olympic gold medal may be moving closer to becoming reality. Golf, along with rugby sevens, look to be the favorites among the sports being...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Golf, rugby favorites for entry in 2016 Olympics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Copa Sudamericana Roundup, Aug. 11River Plate's Copa Sudamericana match against Blooming was abandoned after a fan attacked River's Henry Gimenez.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:12 am Lee Chong Wei, Zhou Mi advance at badminton worldsMen's top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia moved into the round of 16 at the badminton world championships with a 21-11, 21-14 win over Nigeria's Ola Fagbemi on Wednesday. Lee, the world'sSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 3:00 am Marshall to be given Scots startGoalkeeper David Marshall earns a place in the starting line-up for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:16 am Icap Leopard wins Fastnet againIcap Leopard wins the Fastnet Race for the second time in three years.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:07 am Ramirez, Kemp homer as Dodgers rough up Giants 9-1Manny Ramirez shrugged off his big night and quickly turned his attention elsewhere: Tim Lincecum. The Dodgers slugger plopped down in a chair to watch film of the reigning NL Cy Young...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:02 am Ramirez, Kemp homer as Dodgers rough up Giants 9-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:02 am Lowell comes off bench to lead Red Sox past TigersThe Boston Red Sox may have found a solution to their surplus of corner infielders _ for a while, anyway. Kevin Youkilis was ejected and faces a suspension for charging the mound after...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:02 am Lowell comes off bench to lead Red Sox past Tigers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 2:02 am No joke, Cink hears plenty of cheers at HazeltineThe cheers for Tiger and Phil are a given, and Padraig Harrington gets his share of love. Follow Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim or Camilo Villegas around a golf course, and there'll be plenty...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:53 am No joke, Cink hears plenty of cheers at Hazeltine (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:53 am Chester Pitts, Kris Brown are last original TexansThey've outlasted a head coach, a handful of assistants and dozens of teammates, including 2002 top overall pick David Carr. Chester Pitts and Kris Brown are the only players who've beenSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:52 am Chester Pitts, Kris Brown are last original Texans (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:52 am Stokley, not Marshall, stars in new Denver offenseSure enough, a flashy receiver named Brandon with a knack for making tough catches and evading tacklers is turning heads at the Denver Broncos' training camp. But the man making new...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:52 am Dan Mullen brings new offense to Mississippi State (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:52 am US hoping to make history with first win in Mexico (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:49 am Bell a victim of Twitter hoaxerEngland and Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is the victim of a hoaxer on social networking site Twitter.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:35 am Sports Briefing | Sailing: Safety of Port Is QuestionedThe software tycoon and sailor Larry Ellison questioned the safety of a Persian Gulf port picked as the site for the America’s Cup showdown.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:35 am Ivy League Seeks Answers at QuarterbackOf the eight Ivy League teams, only Penn and Yale seem to have settled on a starting quarterback heading into training camp.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:23 am Fletch eager to live up to billingManchester United's Darren Fletcher wants to prove he can match the hype on the pitch after being showered with praise last season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:04 am Fletcher makes case for United defenseDarren Fletcher believes Manchester United will sacrifice some attacking freedom to return to a more discliplined and rigid 4-4-2 this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:03 am Mexico gives the U.S. altitudeEstadio Azteca, site of a World Cup qualifier, is 7,400 feet above sea level and a hostile environment for visiting teams.A few weeks ago, Javier Aguirre was in Arlington, Texas, swapping football memories with Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. That's football, not futbol .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers' Randy Wolf gets plenty of helpLeft-hander goes eight innings to beat Giants. Manny Ramirez and Matt Kemp homer.The last two-plus weeks felt like a distant memory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Manny Ramirez, and the Dodgers, are getting their groove backThe slugger had seemed a little unsure in his return from his suspension. But after two games in San Francisco, Ramirez and the team look like a force again. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 23 Notre DameIrish need to make a move in Charlie Weis' fifth year, and they might have the tools to do it.The Times' Chris Dufresne
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Giants' Osi Umenyiora is ready to reclaim his standing in NFLThe defensive end, who had 13 sacks two seasons ago, missed last season after injuring a knee in an exhibition.Two years ago, Osi Umenyiora stood alone.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Golf doesn't need a hurry-up offenseThere was no reason to single out Padraig Harrington in his dramatic match against Tiger Woods. Gentlemen, start...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Mexico gives the U.S. altitudeEstadio Azteca, site of a World Cup qualifier, is 7,400 feet above sea level and a hostile environment for visiting teams. A few weeks...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Leisure time is over for Kevin PrinceNew quarterback had a break, but now it's back to work. Kevin Prince , UCLA's starting quarterback, spent the week before training camp...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Kurt Rambis can't wait, as he takes job in MinnesotaRambis, who says Phil Jackson could coach the Lakers 'five or six years,' inherits a young Timberwolves team with plenty of issues.Seize the opportunity, or wait for a better deal?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 23 Notre DameIrish need to make a move in Charlie Weis' fifth year, and they might have the tools to do it. The Times' Chris...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am USC's Aaron Corp doesn't want to miss much timeNo. 1 quarterback will have an MRI exam on his knee, and Matt Barkley wants to make the most of his time. USC quarterback Aaron Corp ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Sparks can't quite pull it all togetherA sixth double-double by Candace Parker in eight games is not enough against the Liberty. The Sparks showed they...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Giants' Osi Umenyiora is ready to reclaim his standing in NFLThe defensive end, who had 13 sacks two seasons ago, missed last season after injuring a knee in an exhibition. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am USC's Aaron Corp doesn't want to miss much timeNo. 1 quarterback will have an MRI exam on his knee, and Matt Barkley wants to make the most of his time.USC quarterback Aaron Corp spent much of Tuesday wearing a slight grimace on his face and a rubberized sleeve on his swollen left knee.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am USC's Aaron Corp doesn't want to miss much timeNo. 1 quarterback will have an MRI exam on his knee, and Matt Barkley wants to make the most of his time. USC quarterback Aaron Corp ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Golf doesn't need a hurry-up offenseThere was no reason to single out Padraig Harrington in his dramatic match against Tiger Woods.Gentlemen, start your Titleist Pro Titaniums!
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Mexico gives the U.S. altitudeEstadio Azteca, site of a World Cup qualifier, is 7,400 feet above sea level and a hostile environment for visiting teams. A few weeks...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Angels' Ervin Santana looks like his old self againHe pitches a three-hit shutout in 6-0 victory over Rays.If the Angels hope to reach the postseason again this season, then hang around for more than a week once they get there, they're going to have to do more than just bludgeon teams with their bats.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Leisure time is over for Kevin PrinceNew quarterback had a break, but now it's back to work.Kevin Prince , UCLA's starting quarterback, spent the week before training camp preparing for the chore ahead of him . . . by playing golf and reading a book.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Manny Ramirez, and the Dodgers, are getting their groove backThe slugger had seemed a little unsure in his return from his suspension. But after two games in San Francisco, Ramirez and the team look like a force again.Here in the bowels of AT&T Park sits Manny Ramirez's locker. It's nothing fancy: bare and Ikea-like. On Tuesday, it held a pair of designer jeans, a dress shirt, a brown purse, three bats and three bottles of cologne. It is also twice as wide as any other players' cubicle -- which is fitting given Ramirez's outsized importance to his team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Terry talks up Capello's Fab methodsEngland skipper John Terry says Fabio Capello has the same magic touch as Jose Mourinho that sets the great managers apart from the good ones.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:59 am Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Schumacher Ends His ComebackMichael Schumacher could not provide a lasting antidote to Formula One’s ills. Schumacher, a seven-time champion, canceled a comeback because of a neck injury.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:46 am Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Gordon Set to Go Despite CrashThe four-time Nascar champion Jeff Gordon has a stiff back a day after a spectacular accident at Watkins Glen.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:46 am Chávez Loyalists Push to Close the Golf CoursesSince President Hugo Chávez called golf a “bourgeois sport,” officials have moved to shut down two of the country’s best-known courses.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:34 am Why Mexico will beat the U.S. at the AztecaDespite overwhelming optimism in the U.S., it will be Mexico who defeat the Americans in Wednesday's WC qualifier.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:33 am Wednesday's gossip columnBeckham set for second AC Milan loan spell, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:32 am Diamondbacks 6, Mets 2: A Numbing Regularity Settles Over the MetsFor the second straight night, the Mets committed two errors. And for the second straight night, their starting pitcher was clobbered early.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:30 am Mets’ Fall Weighs Heavily on WrightWith the team sinking since the All-Star break, David Wright is doing all he can to help the Mets win, but is realistic about what looks like another disappointing finish.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:29 am Francisco blasts Phillies to victory over Cubs (Reuters)Reuters - Ben Francisco's 12th inning homer provided the winning run for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, the blast ensuring the World Series champions avoided a fourth straight loss.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:27 am N.F.L. Roundup: Bulger Expects Time Against the JetsSt. Louis has a new coach, Steve Spagnuolo, and a new offensive coordinator, Pat Shurmur, who is switching to the West Coast offense.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:26 am Argentina’s Favorite Sport in TroubleAs integral to the country as Argentine beef, the domestic soccer leagues in Argentina are bankrupt and face indefinite suspension.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:24 am Grimsley Meets Clemens ProsecutorsThe former major league pitcher Jason Grimsley met with federal prosecutors investigating Roger Clemens for perjury.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:23 am Mexico seek vital football victory over US at Azteca (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:20 am U.S. tries to make history with win in MexicoMexico coach Javier Aguirre says his team can expect a full strength United States lineup when the Americans attempt to make history Wednesday with a first-ever win in Mexico. A few American players arriving Tuesday at Mexico City's airport heard the chants from Mexican fans: "cinco, cinco, cinco" meaning "five, five , five." The good-natured jibes were a reference to Mexico's 5-0 victory over the U.S. just over two weeks ago in the Gold Cup final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am Manny goes deep as Dodgers crush rival GiantsSAN FRANCISCO(AP) Manny Ramirez hit a towering two-run homer and also doubled in a run after two earlier intentional walks and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the rival San Francisco Giants 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 11:44 pm Warning signs for U.S. vs. Mexico
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 11:44 pm Pitino admits to sex, paying for woman's abortionLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A newspaper is reporting that Louisville coach Rick Pitino told police he had sex and paid for an abortion for the woman accused of trying to extort him for $10 million.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 11:37 pm Report on extortion case: Rick Pitino admits to sexLouisville coach Rick Pitino reportedly told police that he had consensual sex with the woman who has been charged with trying to extort him.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 11:03 pm Two tossed after brawl; Red Sox hold on for winMike Lowell, who entered the game after Kevin Youkilis was ejected for charging the mound and inciting a bench-clearing scuffle, hit two home runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 10:44 pm Steve Smith in sling, may miss rest of preseasonSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Steve Smith walked slowly across campus here Tuesday with his right arm in a sling, facing the prospect he'll miss several weeks of the preseason.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 10:37 pm Philadelphia Phillies' Jamie Moyer 'disheartened' by move to bullpenPhillies pitcher Jamie Moyer lashed out at team management , saying he felt "disheartened" by its decision to demote him to the bullpen.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 10:05 pm Terrell Owens misses Buffalo Bills practice, listed as day to day with sprained toeTerrell Owens missed practice Tuesday and is day to day because of a sprained toe.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 9:00 pm Kelly Pavlik to defend titles vs. Paul Williams on Oct. 3Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams agreed to terms Tuesday night for an Oct. 3 fight at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:25 pm Kevin Youkilis, Rick Porcello ejected in Boston Red Sox-Detroit Tigers brawlKevin Youkilis and Rick Porcello were ejected as the Red Sox and Tigers brawled on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:21 pm Virginia Tech Hokies RB Darren Evans out for year with torn ACLVirginia Tech leading rusher Darren Evans, who set several school records as a freshman, will miss the entire season with a torn left ACL he suffered in practice on Tuesday, the school announced.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:16 pm Moyer disheartened by demotionCHICAGO (AP) -- A disappointed Jamie Moyer says he feels misled by Philadelphia Phillies management over his demotion to the bullpen.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 8:03 pm Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith expects to play in openerCarolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme expects four-time Pro Bowl receiver Steve Smith to play in the regular-season opener.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 7:57 pm Michael Vick's adviser, agent believe signing may come soonMichael Vick's personal adviser and his agent believe his return to the NFL is now not a question if "if," but "when" -- and that "when" may come soon.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 7:25 pm Va. Tech loses RB for year to ACLBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Tech says incumbent starting tailback Darren Evans will miss the 2009 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during practice.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 6:22 pm Donte' Stallworth of Cleveland Browns allowed to train with coach during house arrestSuspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be allowed to train with a strength and conditioning coach while on house arrest.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:40 pm Reds' Harang, Arroyo clear waiversVeteran Reds starting pitchers Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo have cleared waivers and are eligible to be traded, sources said.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 5:20 pm Safina rallies past Vinci into third round in CincinnatiTop-ranked Dinara Safina rallied past unseeded Roberta Vinci 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 Tuesday to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 3:28 pm Safina survives scare to progressWorld number 46 Roberta Vinci serves for the match against Dinara Safina but the top seed comes back to win.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2009 | 2:59 pm Rangers winning with pitching for a changeAs we head into the stretch run, we take a look at a team winning in a very uncharacteristic fashion, a situation where less is more behind the plate and one of the more memorable games of this or any season.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 2:25 pm Murray eases through in MontrealAndy Murray cruises past Frenchman Jeremy Chardy in straight sets to reach the third round of the Montreal Masters.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2009 | 2:16 pm World Cup race starts now - TerryEngland captain John Terry says Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands is a chance for players to push for starting places at the 2010 World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:58 pm Phil Taylor: Revisiting a Bush-brained predictionPhil Taylor doesn't want to say he was wrong yet, but he knows he wasn't quite right. SI's senior writer predicted great things for Reggie Bush in the NFL, and he's still waiting for them.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 1:55 pm Federer, Murray, Djokovic all advance in MontrealAndy Murray, playing his first match since Wimbledon, dispatched Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-2 Tuesday at the Rogers Cup.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 12:08 pm IOC considering mixed doubles for 2012 GamesWomen's boxing, mixed doubles in tennis and 50-meter sprints in swimming are among the events being considered this week for inclusion in the 2012 London Olympics.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 10:35 am Tom Verducci: Handicapping the AL wild-card raceThe Yankees are in control of the AL East, but what about the wild-card race? Tom Verducci sizes up the contenders in what should be a dramatic four-team race to the finish line.
Source: SI.com | 11 Aug 2009 | 9:17 am
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