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Oudin, Isner stun past champions at U.S. Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am Alabama overcomes Beamer Ball, beats Hokies 34-24 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 4:31 am Robben predicts Bridge exodusArjen Robben believes some of Chelsea's current stars could quit the club due to the FIFA transfer ban, resulting in "disaster" for the Blues.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am Bendtner wants to be leading manDenmark goal hero Nicklas Bendtner has pleaded with Arsene Wenger to restore him to his favoured position up front with Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:37 am Brazil beats Argentina to qualify for World CupBrazil qualified for its 19th consecutive World Cup, outplaying Argentina 3-1 Saturday night in Rosario.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:33 am Brazil delighted with WC qualificationBrazil can start preparing for its 19th consecutive World Cup. Argentina just hopes to find a way to somehow make it to South Africa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:33 am Peat, Ragot win downhill finals at MTB worldsBritish veteran Steve Peat overcame a second-place jinx to win the elite men's downhill event on the final day at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships at Stromlo Forest Park here on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:29 am Peat, Ragot win downhill finals at MTB worlds (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:29 am Richards ban savage, says lawyerThe lawyer representing Dean Richards describes the three-year ban given to the former Harlequins rugby director as "savage" and "excessive".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Sep 2009 | 3:01 am Live - England v AustraliaAustralia pair Shane Watson and Tim Paine raise an unbroken fifty partnership as England field first in the second one-day international.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:58 am Night Falls, and So Does RoddickRoger Federer and Novak Djokovic grinded out victories, but Andy Roddick, eliminated by John Isner, became the first top-10 seed to fall on the men’s side.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:50 am Once Again, Safina Won’t Be Winning a MajorIn a match that will further stoke criticism of the WTA ranking system, No.1-ranked Darina Safina lost to the 72nd-ranked woman in the world, Petra Kvitova.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:34 am Ishikawa wins golf Fujisankei ClassicJapanese teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa on Sunday won the Fujisankei Classic and returned to the top of the 2009 Japanese prize money list. The 17-year-old high school student, who...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:25 am No. 5 Alabama 34, No. 7 Virginia Tech 24: Crimson Tide Wears Down HokiesNo. 5 Alabama outgained No. 7 Virginia Tech in total yards, 498 to 155, and finally slammed the door in the fourth quarter to win the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:25 am Minnesota 23, Syracuse 20, OT: Paulus’s Debut Has Unhappy Ending for SyracuseThe Orange led by 6 points at halftime, but Minnesota’s last-minute field goal and an interception in overtime provided the difference.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:24 am No. 9 Oklahoma State 24, No. 13 Georgia 10: Oklahoma State Scores One for the Big 12Oklahoma State stopped Georgia in its season opener, winning some bragging rights for the Big 12 against an SEC team.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:21 am In Another Upset, Oudin Gets Past SharapovaDespite being just 17 years old and standing 5 feet 6 inches, Melanie Oudin, not the stars she grew up watching, is the focus of her country’s most important tennis tournament.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:16 am A Young French Quartet Is on the March at the OpenJo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils, Gilles Simon and Josselin Ouanna make the most talented crop of players France has seen in a long time.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:15 am East Roundup: UConn Opens With a Win Over OhioZach Frazer threw for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns to help Connecticut improve to 15-1 against teams from the Mid-American Conference.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:14 am National Roundup: Bradford Is Hurt, and No. 3 Sooners FallWith the Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford helplessly watching on the sideline, his right arm in a sling, No. 20 Brigham Young upset No. 3 Oklahoma, 14-13.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:14 am High-Power Unit Gets Low-Key MentorBill Sheridan, the Giants’ defensive coordinator, kept the 4-3 alignment but said the linemen and linebackers would charge to stop runs and passes and not be responsible for covering receivers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 2:12 am Wallabies took Boks 'outside their comfort zone': DeansCoach Robbie Deans has given the All Blacks a tactical pointer for their looming Tri-Nations series showdown with South Africa, after his Wallabies dominated the world champion Springboks.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am No. 11 LSU escapes Washington, 31-23 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:48 am No. 5 'Bama clips No. 7 Va. Tech
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am Bradford hurts shoulder; BYU stuns No. 3 OklahomaWeek 1 was a disaster for No. 3 Oklahoma. First Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was knocked out with sprained throwing shoulder. Then the Sooners lost to BYU 14-13.
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am Conor Casey's goal lifts Colorado Rapids past Toronto FC 1-0COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Conor Casey scored in the 51st minute to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. Matt Pickens recorded his seventh shutout...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am No. 9 OK State stymies No. 13 UGANo. 9 OK State stymies No. 13 UGA
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am No. 6 Ohio St. escapes upset
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am Floyd flirts with perfection, blows away Red SoxCHICAGO(AP) Gavin Floyd had taken no-hit bids deep into games before, so he knew what to expect.
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am Peat finally wins downhill goldBritain's Steve Peat ends a run of disappointment by securing the World Downhill Mountain Bike title in Canberra.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:15 am BYU bounces No. 3 Oklahoma; Bradford hurtWith Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford helplessly watching on the sideline, his right arm in a sling, BYU upset No. 3 Oklahoma 14-13 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:14 am Top-ranked Safina bouncedDissed, then dismissed.
Source: SI.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:09 am UCLA gets offensive in win over San Diego StateBruins benefit from improved line play; Quarterback Kevin Prince overcomes two interceptions to pass for 176 yards and a touchdown.Bruins benefit from improved line play; Quarterback Kevin Prince overcomes two interceptions to pass for 176 yards and a touchdown.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am John Lackey wins pitching duel in Angels victoryThe ace allows one run in nine innings, gives up six hits and walks none. Torri Hunter scores on Erick Aybar's two-out single in the 11 inning. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Charlie Pasarell has strong memories of Pancho GonzalezTheir epic Wimbledon match in 1969 was painful for Pasarell, but Gonzalez, honored posthumously Saturday in New York on the 60th anniversary of his second straight U.S. title, was his hero. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Andy Roddick, Dinara Safina and Maria Sharapova upset at U.S. OpenIt's 17-year-old Melanie Oudin who knocks out former No. 1 Sharapova, while current No. 1 Safina falls to 72nd-ranked Petra Kvitova.It's 17-year-old Melanie Oudin who knocks out former No. 1 Sharapova, while current No. 1 Safina falls to 72nd-ranked Petra Kvitova.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am This year's UCLA opener felt differentLast season the Bruins opened with big win over Tennessee, then got blanked at Brigham Young and finished the year 4-8. This year's squad is superior to the one that beat the Vols. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am This year's UCLA opener felt differentLast season the Bruins opened with big win over Tennessee, then got blanked at Brigham Young and finished the year 4-8. This year's squad is superior to the one that beat the Vols.Last season the Bruins opened with big win over Tennessee, then got blanked at Brigham Young and finished the year 4-8. This year's squad is superior to the one that beat the Vols.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Andy Roddick, Dinara Safina and Maria Sharapova upset at U.S. OpenIt's 17-year-old Melanie Oudin who knocks out former No. 1 Sharapova, while current No. 1 Safina falls to 72nd-ranked Petra Kvitova. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Matt Barkley gets the USC party startedAfter one shaky quarter, the freshman shows why Pete Carroll made him the starter.After one shaky quarter, the freshman shows why Pete Carroll made him the starter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers slugger Jim Thome has long trip to HallThome and his father, Chuck, personally delivered Jim's 500th home run ball to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum after several postponed attempts. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers put message from Joe Torre to good useManager delivers a pregame pep talk and the club responds.Manager delivers a pregame pep talk and the club responds.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am John Lackey wins pitching duel in Angels victoryThe ace allows one run in nine innings, gives up six hits and walks none. Torri Hunter scores on Erick Aybar's two-out single in the 11 inning.The ace allows one run in nine innings, gives up six hits and walks none. Torri Hunter scores on Erick Aybar's two-out single in the 11 inning.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Matt Barkley gets the USC party startedAfter one shaky quarter, the freshman shows why Pete Carroll made him the starter. After one shaky quarter, the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am He's in no hurry to say goodbye to Vin ScullyAnnouncer is waffling on retirement plans, which is good, because the Dodgers have no one to replace him. The heat in the TV booth is stifling,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Three coordinators get the ax when offenses struggle in exhibition gamesKansas City, Tampa Bay and Buffalo look for a change of direction. Each team will open the season against a top-10 defense from last season.Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Buffalo look for a change of direction. Each team will open the season against a top-10 defense from last season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA gets offensive in win over San Diego StateBruins benefit from improved line play; Quarterback Kevin Prince overcomes two interceptions to pass for 176 yards and a touchdown. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers slugger Jim Thome has long trip to HallThome and his father, Chuck, personally delivered Jim's 500th home run ball to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum after several postponed attempts.Thome and his father, Chuck, personally delivered Jim's 500th home run ball to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum after several postponed attempts.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Charlie Pasarell has strong memories of Pancho GonzalezTheir epic Wimbledon match in 1969 was painful for Pasarell, but Gonzalez, honored posthumously Saturday in New York on the 60th anniversary of his second straight U.S. title, was his hero.Their epic Wimbledon match in 1969 was painful for Pasarell, but Gonzalez, honored posthumously Saturday in New York on the 60th anniversary of his second straight U.S. title, was his hero.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am He's in no hurry to say goodbye to Vin ScullyAnnouncer is waffling on retirement plans, which is good, because the Dodgers have no one to replace him.Announcer is waffling on retirement plans, which is good, because the Dodgers have no one to replace him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers put message from Joe Torre to good useManager delivers a pregame pep talk and the club responds. Manager delivers a pregame pep talk and the club responds...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Three coordinators get the ax when offenses struggle in exhibition gamesKansas City, Tampa Bay and Buffalo look for a change of direction. Each team will open the season against a top-10 defense from last season. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Ethier homers in Dodgers' 7-4 win over Padres (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:47 am French rugby leaders Toulouse seek Clermont revengeRevenge will be high on the agenda for Top 14 leaders Toulouse when they travel to fourth-placed Clermont on Sunday. The three-time European champions scrambled to the league summit withSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:46 am I'm not done yet, warns giant-killer IsnerBig John Isner has a warning for the rest of the US Open contenders after his upset third round win over Andy Roddick - "I'm not satisfied just yet." The six-foot-nine tower belted down...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:44 am No. 5 Alabama wears down No. 7 Virginia TechNo. 5 Alabama overcame a 98-yard kickoff return, two costly turnovers and several silly penalties, finally wearing down No. 7 Virginia Tech in the final quarter for a 34-24 victory Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:44 am I'm not done yet, warns giant-killer Isner (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:43 am China boycotts Deaflympics opening in TaiwanEvents at the Deaflympics began on Sunday in Taiwan, the day after an opening ceremony boycotted by the Chinese delegation, despite warming ties between the two former rivals. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:16 am San Diego defeats Azusa Pacific 24-12Sebastian Trujillo threw for two touchdowns and J.T. Rogan rushed for another to lead San Diego to a 24-12 victory over Azusa Pacific Saturday night. Trujillo completed 8 of 12 passes...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:15 am No. 11 LSU escapes Washington, 31-23Jordan Jefferson threw three touchdown passes to help No. 11 LSU overcome a slow start and hand Washington its 15th consecutive loss, 31-23 Saturday night in new coach Steve Sarkisian's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:08 am Sebastien Loeb wins Rally AustraliaFrenchman Sebastien Loeb in a Citroen C4 won Rally Australia from Finland's Mikko Hirvonen, driving a Ford Focus, in the northern New South Wales region on Sunday. The five-time world...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:05 am Safina to keep No. 1 ranking despite early exit at OpenTop-ranked Dinara Safina is out of the U.S. Open, beaten 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (5) by 72nd-ranked Petra Kvitova.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Sep 2009 | 12:04 am New York Giants release receiver David Tyree, star of Super Bowl XLIIThe Giants have cut David Tyree, the receiver who cradled a catch against his helmet to prolong a game-winning drive at the end of Super Bowl XLII.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:50 pm Cut down day: NFL teams pare rosters to 53 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:44 pm Skinner wins Trucks race in Iowa (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:14 pm U.S. Open: John Isner knocks out No. 5 Andy RoddickTop-seeded Roger Federer overcame an error-filled first set to beat former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S. Open's third round.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:11 pm Stewart Mandel: OU's title dreams, Bradford's Heisman hopes flickeringOklahoma was regarded as a top-three team and Sam Bradford was on every Heisman list. Those goals have likely been vanquished with a 14-13 loss to BYU, writes Stewart Mandel.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:06 pm No. 20 BYU upsets Bradford-less No. 3 OU 14-13 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2009 | 11:02 pm U.S. defeats El Salvador to move closer to World CupIt wasn't pretty, but the U.S. took care of its business at home by beating El Salvador 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:59 pm Safina sent crashing in New YorkWorld number one Dinara Safina is knocked out of the US Open after an error-strewn display sees her beaten 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-5) by Petra Kvitova.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:57 pm Kansas City Royals' Jose Guillen shutting it down for the seasonRoyals outfielder Jose Guillen is out for the season, according to ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:40 pm Veteran quarterback Garcia released by Raiders (Reuters)Reuters - The Oakland Raiders released veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia on Saturday as NFL teams reduced their rosters to a league-mandated 53 players.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:38 pm Oudin, Isner turn in memorable day for American tennisThey were little known coming into the U.S. Open, but Melanie Oudin and John Isner score big upsets over the likes of Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick. It makes for a wonderful day in American tennis, Art Spander says.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:36 pm Roddick upset by fellow American Isner in 5 setsAt 6-foot-9, John Isner smacked 38 aces while knocking off fellow American and fan favorite Andy Roddick in five thrilling sets.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:26 pm Federer through as Roddick fallsDefending champion Roger Federer beats Lleyton Hewitt to reach round four of the US Open but fifth seed Andy Roddick crashes out.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 10:05 pm Rachel Alexandra becomes first filly to claim Woodward StakesStar filly Rachel Alexandra made history at Saratoga Race Course by becoming the first female to win the prestigious Woodward Stakes on Saturday, holding off Macho Again by a head.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 9:52 pm U.S. rallies by El SalvadorThis was a statement maker. Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore scored as the U.S. rallied for an important 2-1 win over El Salvador in a World Cup qualifier.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 9:50 pm U.S. rallies, inches closer to World Cup berthSource: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 9:37 pm Source: Danica Patrick to race in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010Danica Patrick will "all but certainly" be in NASCAR in 2010, but won't give up IndyCar racing and will limit next year's activity to the Nationwide Series and Trucks, according to a source very close to the situation.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 9:26 pm Notes: Witten's wild ride in Big Apple comes to endCheck-out time finally came for Jesse Witten, though he'll leave New York feeling like something much better than a third-round loser.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 8:45 pm Brazil qualify for 2010 World CupBrazil book their place in the 2010 World Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win that further dents Argentina's hopes of reaching the finals in South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 8:43 pm Report: Roger Clemens' suit vs. Brian McNamee dismissed in HoustonA federal judge has dismissed Roger Clemens' defamation suit against his former trainer, Brian McNamee, ending that chapter of the litigation in Texas and shifting the focus to New York, where McNamee has filed his own defamation suit.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 7:54 pm Floyd turns in gem as White Sox silence BoSoxGavin Floyd retired his first 17 batters, gave up only three hits in eight innings and struck out a career-high 11 on Saturday to pitch the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 7:13 pm NFL cuts: Raiders' GarciaQuarterback Jeff Garcia, who was signed by Oakland in the offseason to push JaMarcus Russell and serve as a mentor to the former No. 1 overall draft pick, was among 22 players let go by the Raiders on Saturday.
Source: SI.com | 5 Sep 2009 | 6:38 pm O'Hair joins Furyk in Boston leadSean O'Hair moves into a share of the lead with Jim Furyk at the halfway stage of the Deutsche Bank Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 5:01 pm France, Portugal struggling to reach World CupUEFA WCQ Roundup: France did little to improve its chances of reaching the World Cup after a draw with Romania.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2009 | 4:22 pm France draws 1-1 with Romania in WC qualifierDefender Julien Escude scored an own-goal Saturday to give Romania a 1-1 draw with France, which dropped more crucial points in its World Cup qualifying campaign. France looked in control after Thierry Henry scored in the 48th minute, but Escude slid in to intercept a cross from the right seven minutes later and turned the ball past startled goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. France has 14 points from seven games and trails Group 7 leader Serbia by four points. They play in Belgrade on Wednesday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2009 | 3:56 pm Murray wants no US Open regretsAndy Murray is keen that he will have no regrets over his last Grand Slam of 2009 as he prepares to face American wildcard Taylor Dent on Sunday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 3:50 pm Kaladze own-goals hand Italy crucial winTwo own-goals from Georgia captain Kakha Kaladze gave world champion Italy a crucial 2-0 victory Saturday that snaps a three match run without a win. Kaladze, who plays in Italy for AC Milan, twice headed past goalkeeper Giorgi Lomaia in the second half to change the course of the match. Italy leads Group 8 with 17 points, while Georgia has three.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2009 | 3:36 pm England beats Slovenia 2-1 in friendlyEngland claimed an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Slovenia as Wayne Rooney drew another dubious penalty.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Sep 2009 | 2:57 pm Cyprus 1-2 Republic of IrelandRobbie Keane's late goal earns the Republic of Ireland a vital win over Cyprus in the World Cup qualifier.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 2:38 pm Poland 1-1 N IrelandNorthern Ireland keep their World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a 1-1 draw in Poland.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Sep 2009 | 2:25 pm
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