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Fergie looks to fight off City's challenge (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2009 | 4:05 am Hughes happy as City start with winMark Hughes felt Manchester City passed their first test of the season after opening their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Blackburn.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:56 am Hughes defends chase for LescottManchester City manager Mark Hughes hits back at Everton boss David Moyes following his criticism of their pursuit of Joleon Lescott.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:54 am Cesc could quit Gunners - AdebayorEmmanuel Adebayor believes Cesc Fabregas will leave Arsenal if they do not make the Champions League, but Barcelona will not be signing him.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Wenger wants to prove critics wrongArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is out to prove the critics wrong after seeing his side open their Premier League season with a 6-1 win at Everton.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:46 am Ferguson: Fakers are ruining footballManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes players who pretend to be injured in order to cause stoppages in play are "killing the game".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:39 am Moyes warns City over Lescott chaseEverton boss David Moyes has once again warned Manchester City to forget about luring Joleon Lescott away from Goodison Park.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:34 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 15MLS Roundup: Chivas USA, behind goalie Zach Thornton, sent the hapless Red Bulls to their sixth straight loss Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:27 am India recall Dravid to ODI squadFormer India captain Rahul Dravid is to make a return to one-day international cricket after almost two years out.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2009 | 3:13 am Defending 800m champion Jepkosgei out of worldsKenya's defending champion Janeth Jepkosgei's hopes of retaining her 800 metres title came to a disastrous end in the first round here at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. TheSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:55 am Flintoff set for Ashes finaleAndrew Flintoff stayed on course to make his farewell to Test cricket in next week's fifth and final match of the Ashes series here at the Oval after being named in a 14-man squad on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:50 am English Premier League Roundup, Aug. 15PL Roundup: Arsenal kicked off the new season in scintillating style with a 6-1 thrashing of Everton at Goodison Park.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:46 am As Charges Are Mounted, Woods Is SteadyTiger Woods shot a one-under 71 in the third round, keeping him atop the P.G.A. Championship leader board.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:45 am England gamble on uncapped TrottEngland take a major gamble for the crucial fifth Ashes Test by replacing Ravi Bopara with the uncapped Jonathan Trott.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:31 am Wenger stays calm after Arsenal destroy EvertonArsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to get carried away after his side routed Everton 6-1 on the opening day of the Premier League season at Goodison Park. Victory left the Gunners topSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 2:30 am Carter returns to All Blacks foldStar fly-half Dan Carter is named in New Zealand's squad for the Tri-Nations clash with Australia after returning from a serious injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:19 am Sports Briefing | Cycling: Armstrong Sets Record in Winning Leadville 100Lance Armstrong left the rest of the field in the mud just 35 miles into the lung-searing Leadville 100 mountain bike race, winning the nation’s highest-altitude endurance test in record time.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:16 am Nationals president Stan Kasten: 'Very real possibility' No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg won't sign record dealNationals president Stan Kasten acknowledged Saturday there is a "very real possibility" the team will not reach an agreement with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg despite offering him a record-breaking contract.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:12 am Yankees 5, Mariners 2: For Yankees, a Torrid Summer Unlike Any OtherThe Yankees won again Saturday, 5-2 over the Mariners. They have won 23 of their last 29 games, their best start after an All-Star break.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:04 am Hiroki Kuroda incident makes one question rites of retaliationHorrific hit on the pitcher's mound was an accident, but intentionally plunking players could lead to equally scary outcomes. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am David Beckham, Galaxy are left seeing redForward is ejected early on for the first time in his MLS career and it's all downhill from there for the club. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 19 North CarolinaThe Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason college football top 25, one day (and team) at a time:The Times' Chris Dufresne unveils his preseason college football top 25, one day (and team) at a time:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Humane Society could help Michael Vick find redemptionThe quarterback has committed to helping the group's End Dogfighting Campaign.The quarterback has committed to helping the group's End Dogfighting Campaign.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am David Beckham, Galaxy are left seeing redForward is ejected early on for the first time in his MLS career and it's all downhill from there for the club.Forward is ejected early on for the first time in his MLS career and it's all downhill from there for the club.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Mark Sanchez getting comfortable with the JetsSo far indications are that the former USC star will have little trouble adjusting to life as an NFL quarterback.So far indications are that the former USC star will have little trouble adjusting to life as an NFL quarterback.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am Hiroki Kuroda incident makes one question rites of retaliationHorrific hit on the pitcher's mound was an accident, but intentionally plunking players could lead to equally scary outcomes.Horrific hit on the pitcher's mound was an accident, but intentionally plunking players could lead to equally scary outcomes.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 1:00 am 30 Seconds With Dwight Howard: A Superhero on the CourtHis favorite movie is “Finding Nemo” and his nickname is Superman. Meet Orlando’s Dwight Howard.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:58 am Cutler so-so in Bears debut
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am White-hot Yanks trip M'sSEATTLE(AP) Ichiro Suzuki regularly is part of the conversation in the opposing clubhouse. It's rare when it's because of his mistakes.
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Cheering Section: Turning Back the Clock, Turning Over the OdometerGreg Newman drives his black, two-door 1936 Ford Slantback sedan as he follows his son Ryan on the Sprint Cup circuit.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Wright hospitalized after getting HBP; Mets loseNEW YORK(AP) Three innings after Mets All-Star David Wright was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Matt Cain and sent to the hospital, his teammate Johan Santana threw a pitch behind the Giants' Pablo Sandoval .
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Tiger Woods is still sitting pretty for his 15th major title. But his 71 on Saturday also offered some contenders realistic hope of pulling a Sunday surprise at the PGA, says Cameron Morfit.
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Who will challenge Tiger?
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:57 am Bolt vs. Gay on Course as Others Take StageThe top sprinters from Jamaica and the United States advanced to the 100-meter semifinals at the world championships in Berlin.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am First for an Italian Woman Won’t Come With a TitleDespite a semifinal loss to No. 1 Dinara Safina, Flavia Pennetta will become her country’s first woman to reach No. 10 in the rankings.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:54 am Talk Turns to Gators, and All Eyes Are on the QuarterbackFlorida again looks like the team to beat in college football and quarterback Tim Tebow is the player to watch.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:53 am Three Sizes Must Fit All for Female BoxersFor the 2012 Games in London, officials have established only three weight classes for women in the boxing competition.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:52 am Baseball Roundup: Braves Rally in 9th Against Lidge and the PhilliesOmar Infante’s bases-loaded single off Brad Lidge capped a ninth-inning rally and lifted the host Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:51 am John Lackey delivers for AngelsLackey allows one hit over seven innings as Angels clinch the season series for the sixth consecutive year.Lackey allows one hit over seven innings as Angels clinch the season series for the sixth consecutive year.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:47 am John Lackey delivers for AngelsLackey allows one hit over seven innings as Angels clinch the season series for the sixth consecutive year. Lackey...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:47 am Borbon's bat, legs help Rangers close on BoSoxJulio Borbon had four hits and four of Texas' eight stolen bases, Derek Holland pitched into the seventh and the Rangers cut Boston's AL wild-card lead to a half-game with a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:45 am Tiger Woods plays it safe and makes it interestingHis lead is cut to two after a 71 as he goes for 15th major title.His lead is cut to two after a 71 as he goes for 15th major title.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:21 am Vick joins Eagles at practice and is throwing hard (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:16 am Beckham ejected early in Galaxy's home defeatDavid Beckham was ejected for a studs-up challenge in the 17th minute, and the Los Angeles Galaxy finished with nine men in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.
Source: SI.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:16 am Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda carted off after being hit in head by line driveLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda was carted off the field after being hit by a line drive in the head Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:14 am Sloan takes national title in comeback effort (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am Hiroki Kuroda hospitalized after being hit in headHe stays overnight for observation after Arizona's Rusty Ryal lines a ball off the right-hander's head in the sixth inning. Diamondbacks rally in the ninth, win in 10th.He stays overnight for observation after Arizona's Rusty Ryal lines a ball off the right-hander's head in the sixth inning. Diamondbacks rally in the ninth, win in 10th.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am Hiroki Kuroda hospitalized after being hit in headHe stays overnight for observation after Arizona's Rusty Ryal lines a ball off the right-hander's head in the sixth inning. Diamondbacks rally in the ninth, win in 10th. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:13 am Buchholz gives the rundown on his adventureARLINGTON, Texas - It was a scramble just to make it on the field in time, which Clay Buchholz didn’t quite do.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:01 am Bryce Harper Wins 2009 Jackie Robinson AwardSlugger Honored as Nation's Top High School Baseball Player Awards for Top Pitcher, Defender, Sportsman Announced SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bryce Harper...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Aug 2009 | 12:00 am Stealing gets easier with Penny on moundARLINGTON, Texas - There have been 1,741 games played this baseball season, and only three times has one team stolen eight bases. The opposing starting pitcher in two of those instances was Brad Penny...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:59 pm Tiger claws out a 2-shot lead at the PGA (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:56 pm Cristiane Santos crushes Gina Carano in Round 1Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos lived up to her nickname by employing a seek-and-destroy style to cut down Gina Carano in one round on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:50 pm Murray overtakes Nadal with winAndy Murray defeats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the Montreal Masters final and move up to second in the world rankings.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:49 pm Yankees win for 12th time in 13 games (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:48 pm Molina’s HR carries GiantsBengie Molina homered in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 5-4 victory over the Mets yesterday in New York.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:46 pm Safina to meet Jankovic in Cincinnati tennis finalWorld number one Dinara Safina cruised into the final of the two million-dollar WTA Cincinnati Open as Jelena Jankovic clawed her way into the title match. Safina needed just 56 minutes...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:34 pm Safina to meet Jankovic in Cincinnati tennis final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:33 pm Beckham red-carded in Galaxy lossDavid Beckham was ejected for a studs-up challenge in the 17th minute, and the Los Angeles Galaxy finished with nine men in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:31 pm Peabody takes the long routeBRISTOL, Conn. - Matt Hosman said he felt like he was going to throw up before his final at-bat.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:31 pm Cyborg tops Carano at StrikeforceGoing into Saturday night's main event, Gina Carano was deemed the face of women's MMA, but it was Cris "Cyborg" Santos who walked out with the Strikeforce 145-pound women's title as she got a first round TKO win, punishing her way to a referee's stoppage after a barrage of strikes on the ground.
Source: SI.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:28 pm PGA Championship: Tiger Woods maintains lead over defending champion Padraig HarringtonTiger Woods is the sole leader going into the final round of the PGA Championship, two shots ahead of defending champion Padraig Harrington and Y.E. Yang.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:26 pm In for a long dayCHASKA, Minn. - Alvaro Quiros seems straight out of central casting, with his good looks, designer clothes, movie-star smile, engaging personality, and European accent.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:26 pm Yankees win for 12th time in 13 gamesNick Swisher hit a two-run homer in New York's four-run second inning and the surging Yankees beat the sloppy Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Derek JeterSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:23 pm East-leading Crew extend winning streak to fiveChad Marshall and Eddie Gaven scored to help the Crew win their fifth straight MLS game, 2-0 over FC Dallas last night in Columbus, Ohio.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:23 pm Baseball roundup: Saturday's action on the diamondsJulio Borbon and Elvis Andrus were unstoppable thieves for the Texas Rangers Saturday night. Borbon had four of Texas' eight stolen bases, Andrus swiped three more and the Rangers cut...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:21 pm LT gets rare August carries; Seattle beats Bolts (AP)AP - LaDainian Tomlinson got his wish a handful of carries in August.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:17 pm Donaire dominates Concepcion to win super flyweight titleLAS VEGAS - Nonito Donaire unanimously outpointed Rafael Concepcion on Saturday night in his first super flyweight fight to take the WBA interim title. Donaire, the 26-year-old...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:17 pm Yankees 5, Mariners 2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:16 pm Roy Jones stops Lacy (AP)AP - Roy Jones Jr. toyed with the crowd and with Jeff Lacy, stopping the overmatched opponent after the 10th round Saturday night to retain the NABO light heavyweight championship title.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 11:11 pm Brad Keselowski wins Nationwide Series ract at Michigan International SpeedwayBrad Keselowski swooped past Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch to take the lead in the final turn Saturday, then held on to win the Nationwide race.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 10:59 pm Kasten: Nationals offered Strasburg record deal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 10:57 pm Cris 'Cyborg' Santos too much for Gina CaranoSantos wins by technical knockout in the first round.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Aug 2009 | 10:45 pm Dodgers' Kuroda hit by liner in head (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Aug 2009 | 10:26 pm New York Mets 3B David Wright hit in head, leaves gameDavid Wright has left the New York Mets game against San Francisco after being hit squarely in the helmet by a 94 mph fastball from Giants starter Matt Cain.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 9:55 pm Cutler struggles in Bears debut; Bills victoriousJay Cutler came out throwing against Buffalo in his Bears preseason debut Saturday night, missing as many attempts as he completed, not including the one he had intercepted, in a 27-20 loss.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 9:42 pm Nats exec: Strasburg might not sign record offerWASHINGTON (AP) -- Nationals president Stan Kasten acknowledged Saturday there is a "very real possibility" the team will not reach an agreement with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg despite offering him a record-breaking contract.
Source: SI.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 8:03 pm Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brett Myers hurts eye, will miss rehab startThe Philadelphia Phillies said right-hander Brett Myers has changed his description of how he sustained an injury that forced him to miss his first scheduled rehab start.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 7:56 pm Tony Dungy's work with Michael Vick is laudableThe former Colts coach, now heavily involved in a prison ministry, has been instrumental in helping the quarterback who spent 18 months in prison on a dogfighting conviction.The former Colts coach, now heavily involved in a prison ministry, has been instrumental in helping the quarterback who spent 18 months in prison on a dogfighting conviction.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Aug 2009 | 7:39 pm Michael Vick of Philadelphia Eagles returns to practice field, runs scout team offense.Michael Vick was back on an NFL practice field for the first time since completing his prison sentence.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 6:50 pm Woods in charge for USPGA finaleTiger Woods will attempt to maintain his 100% record of winning majors when leading going into the final round and claim his 15th at the USPGA on Sunday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 5:43 pm Murray reaches Montreal final; up to No. 2 in rankingsAndy Murray has reached the Rogers Cup final and the world's No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8).
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 4:28 pm French Ligue One Roundup, Aug. 15Ligue One Roundup: American Charlie Davies scored twice but couldn't keep Sochaux from a 3-2 loss to Bordeaux.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Aug 2009 | 4:05 pm Vick partakes in first Eagles practicePHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Michael Vick is on an NFL practice field for the first time since serving his prison sentence.
Source: SI.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 3:21 pm Smith inspires Sussex to Cup winA blistering 59 from 26 balls from Dwayne Smith helps Sussex to a 63-run victory to claim their maiden Twenty20 Cup win against Somerset.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 2:47 pm Safina routs Pennetta quickly to make Cincinnati finalTop-ranked Dinara Safina needed only 56 minutes to eliminate Italy's Flavia Pennetta on Saturday, reaching the championship match of the Cincinnati Open with a 6-2, 6-0 victory in the afternoon heat.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Aug 2009 | 2:13 pm Watson shines as Aussies dominateShane Watson hits a sparkling 95 as Australia take control day one of their tour match against England Lions.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 1:52 pm Arsenal hit six to stun EvertonArsenal produce a scintillating opening-day display to hammer a woefully out-of-sorts Everton 6-1.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 1:10 pm German Bundesliga Roundup, Aug. 15Bundesliga Roundup: Bayern Munich remain without a win in the new season after drawing 1-1 against Werder Bremen.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Aug 2009 | 12:07 pm Aston Villa 0-2 WiganHugo Rodallega scores a stunning goal to help Wigan to a victory over Aston Villa in manager Roberto Martinez's first game in charge of the Latics.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Aug 2009 | 9:59 am
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