Dementieva joins list of upset victims in Tokyo

Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:37 am

Vainikolo's GBH charge dropped

A charge against Gloucester and England winger Lesley Vainikolo of causing grievous bodily harm is dropped by prosecutors.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

Hughes targets Adebayor reprieve

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is hopeful the club can successfully contest the improper conduct charge against Emmanuel Adebayor.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:28 am

Angels celebrate Adenhart after emotional clincher (AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar, right, and teammates celebrate with the jersey of deceased teammate Nick Adenhart after the Angels clinched the AL West title with an 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Adenhart was killed in a car crash in Fullerton, Calif., in April. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - With a departed teammate in their thoughts and celebrations, the Los Angeles Angels ended the AL West race with one emphatic win — followed by one cathartic party.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:21 am

Tokyo makes environment a priority in 2016 bid (AP)

President of the Tokyo 2016 bid and Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara speaks at press conference in Copenhagen, Monday Sept. 28, 2009. Tokyo is competing with Chicago, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen. (AP Photo/Tariq Mikkel Khan/POLFOTO)AP - Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

Visa sponsor GB in 2012

Credit card giant Visa will be sponsoring the Great Britain team for 2012 Olympics, says the British Olympic Association.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Reports Preliminary Same Store Sales Results for the Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter

- Reports Preliminary Same Store Sales Increase of 1.6% - Now Expects Earnings Per Share at or Near Upper End of Previously Issued Guidance Range EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Cowboys top Panthers for 1st win in $1.15B stadium

Leading, but not by much, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were desperately in need of a big play. Jake Delhomme helped them make several. Terence Newman returned an interception 27...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

Cowboys top Panthers for 1st win in $1.15B stadium (AP)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Victor Butler (57) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 21-7. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Leading, but not by much, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were desperately in need of a big play. Jake Delhomme helped them make several.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

Aussies suffer Clarke injury blow

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke is sent home from the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa with a back injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:46 am

Benayoun named in Liverpool squad

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Fiorentina and Liverpool in the Champions League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

Euro Action, Sep. 26-27

Check out all the best moments and most amazing goals from this weekend's European action!
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:25 am

Dementieva upset in 2nd round at Pan Pacific Open

Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:24 am

French soccer fan attacked in Belgrade dies

Doctors say a French soccer fan who was brutally attacked in Belgrade earlier this month has died in a hospital. Doctors at the Belgrade clinical center say 28-year-old Brice Taton died...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:18 am

Dementieva beaten in Tokyo opener

Third seed Elena Dementieva is the latest big name to fall at the Pan Pacific Open as she loses to Kateryna Bondarenko.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:09 am

Brazil's message: Live up to Olympic principles (AP)

Tourists visit the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Rio de Janeiro is hoping to bring the Olympics to South America for the first time, promising to transform the region and captivate the world with well-organized games near the city's stunning beaches and famous landmarks. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)AP - Brazilians are confident that if the International Olympic Committee practices what it preaches, then Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:01 am

Brazil's message: Live up to Olympic principles

After all, a defining principle of the modern IOC is "universality" _ the idea that every country should have the chance to participate actively in what it calls the Olympic Movement....
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:01 am

Trulli recuperating but set to race in Japan GP (AP)

AP - Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday's Formula One Japan Grand Prix.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:00 am

Trulli recuperating but set to race in Japan GP

Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday's Formula One Japan Grand Prix. But the Italian is recovering well after succumbing to a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:00 am

Dementieva joins early check-out in Tokyo

TOKYO (Reuters) - Russian Elena Dementieva became the latest high-profile casualty at the Pan Pacific Open when the third seed was upset by Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko in the second round
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:42 am

Dementieva knocked out of Pan Pacific Open (AFP)

Elena Dementieva of Russia hits the ball against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during their women's singles second round match at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo. Beijing Olympic gold medallist Dementieva lost 2-6, 7-6 (7/3), 1-6 to the 33rd-ranked Bondarenko.(AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi)AFP - Beijing Olympic gold medallist Elena Dementieva dug her own grave to go down to Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine in the second round at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament on Tuesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:15 am

Rafa hopeful over Mascherano return

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is hopeful tough-tackling midfielder Javier Mascherano will be fit to face Chelsea this weekend.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:12 am

Braves beat Marlins 4-0 to creep closer to Rockies

Jair Jurrjens wants to please his father. Chipper Jones is trying to salvage a disappointing season. Both helped the hottest team in baseball take another step toward an improbable trip...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:04 am

Braves beat Marlins 4-0 to creep closer to Rockies (AP)

Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens delivers to the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Jair Jurrjens wants to please his father. Chipper Jones is trying to salvage a disappointing season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:04 am

Angels celebrate Adenhart after emotional clincher

With a departed teammate in their thoughts and celebrations, the Los Angeles Angels ended the AL West race with one emphatic win _ followed by one cathartic party. Ervin Santana pitched...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:03 am

Gunners are ready to fire - Sagna

Bacary Sagna insists Arsenal will not be caught cold again in Europe this season as they prepare for Tuesday evening's clash with Olympiacos.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am

Young, hungry Pens say they're up for another run

There were few reasons to think the Pittsburgh Penguins could recover from a stretch of 16 losses in 25 games and make the playoffs, much less win the Stanley Cup. They did. There were...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am

Young, hungry Pens say they're up for another run (AP)

FILE - In this June 12, 2009, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby raises the Stanley Cup in front of fans after the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to win Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Detroit (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - There were few reasons to think the Pittsburgh Penguins could recover from a stretch of 16 losses in 25 games and make the playoffs, much less win the Stanley Cup. They did.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am

Rockets' McGrady says rehab is ahead of schedule (AP)

AP - Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady said Monday he's "far ahead of schedule" in his recovery from knee surgery and wants to show that he's still got a few good years left in him.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am

Wenger: No need to splash the cash

Arsene Wenger has reiterated his stance that he will not spend money for the sake of it, despite Arsenal revealing record profits for the year.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:56 am

Miscues still stinging Huskies after Stanford loss (AP)

Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian argues with an official in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - With every tackle Stanford's Toby Gerhart shed, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim knew the numbers were getting out of hand and the film would not be fun to watch.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:56 am

Reds can beat anyone, roars Rafa

Rafael Benitez aims to make it two Champions League wins out of two on Tuesday night and insists Liverpool can "beat anyone" in Europe.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:48 am

Yankees 8, Royals 2: For Yankees, a Lazy Day to Savor a Job Well Done

A day after clinching the A.L. East, the Yankees gave their biggest names the day off and thought about whom to include on the playoff roster.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:41 am

Vidic: Rome agony spurs United on

Nemanja Vidic believes the gut-wrenching feeling of losing a Champions League final will drive Manchester United to do better this term.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:40 am

Angels clinch West crown with rout of Rangers

Kendry Morales homered and drove in three runs, and the Angels wasted no time clinching their fifth AL West title in six seasons with an 11-0 victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:35 am

Urban Meyer: Tim Tebow 'feeling better,' could play vs. LSU

Coach Urban Meyer said Monday that his star quarterback was feeling better and eating well two days after sustaining a concussion. Meyer hopes Tebow will be able to play when the top-ranked Gators (4-0) return to the field Oct. 10 at LSU.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:10 am

Blake Griffin just adds to Clippers' manpower

No. 1 NBA draft pick joins team that was 19-63 last season. Still, center Chris Kaman says, the roster is so loaded that the heralded rookie doesn't have to be The Man. He just needs to avoid injury.

No. 1 NBA draft pick joins team that was 19-63 last season. Still, center Chris Kaman says, the roster is so loaded that the heralded rookie doesn't have to be The Man. He just needs to avoid injury.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels might be too giddy for an unfinished job

They have a lot of work to do after postseason failures the last six seasons.

They have a lot of work to do after postseason failures the last six seasons.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Dodgers' tanking in Pittsburgh sets it up for Vin Scully

Their inability to clinch a playoff spot against the woeful Pirates means the announcer will be on hand to give the good news to the team as it heads to San Diego, then home. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

There's nothing magical about Dodgers' latest effort

They lose three out of four to the last-place Pirates, failing to clinch the NL West title.

They lose three out of four to the last-place Pirates, failing to clinch the NL West title.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

AL West title is sweet, and bittersweet, for Angels

They clinch fifth division championship in six years with 11-0 rout of Texas, then start the celebration -- but only after an emotional remembrance of the late Nick Adenhart. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

AL West title is sweet, and bittersweet, for Angels

They clinch fifth division championship in six years with 11-0 rout of Texas, then start the celebration -- but only after an emotional remembrance of the late Nick Adenhart.

They clinch fifth division championship in six years with 11-0 rout of Texas, then start the celebration -- but only after an emotional remembrance of the late Nick Adenhart.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

There's nothing magical about Dodgers' latest effort

They lose three out of four to the last-place Pirates, failing to clinch the NL West title. They lose three out...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers' quest to repeat begins Wednesday

Five things to watch for as the defending NBA champions open training camp.

Five things to watch for as the defending NBA champions open training camp.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

USC running back Stafon Johnson hurt in weight-room accident

Senior tailback has lengthy surgery on his throat after a weight bar falls on his neck while he is bench pressing on campus. He is listed as critical but stable. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Fairplex could be a bigger player in Southland horse racing

Track at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona needs upgrading but could offer much more than lame duck Hollywood Park, for instance.

Track at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona needs upgrading but could offer much more than lame duck Hollywood Park, for instance.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Dodgers Manager Joe Torre sees positives in a negative

With several starters nursing injuries and out of the lineup, the Dodgers manager looks at it as better now than in the playoffs. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Fairplex could be a bigger player in Southland horse racing

Track at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona needs upgrading but could offer much more than lame duck Hollywood Park, for instance. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels might be too giddy for an unfinished job

They have a lot of work to do after postseason failures the last six seasons. They have a lot of work to do after...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Sam Farmer's Monday film review

The Times' NFL columnist sorts through the best of what was said.

The Times' NFL columnist sorts through the best of what was said.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels' high and low moments

What helped the Angels get to be American League West champions. What helped the Angels get to be American League...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

T.J. Simers: Dodgers' tanking in Pittsburgh sets it up for Vin Scully

Their inability to clinch a playoff spot against the woeful Pirates means the announcer will be on hand to give the good news to the team as it heads to San Diego, then home.

Their inability to clinch a playoff spot against the woeful Pirates means the announcer will be on hand to give the good news to the team as it heads to San Diego, then home.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Blake Griffin just adds to Clippers' manpower

No. 1 NBA draft pick joins team that was 19-63 last season. Still, center Chris Kaman says, the roster is so loaded that the heralded rookie doesn't have to be The Man. He just needs to avoid injury. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

USC running back Stafon Johnson hurt in weight-room accident

Senior tailback has lengthy surgery on his throat after a weight bar falls on his neck while he is bench pressing on campus. He is listed as critical but stable.

Senior tailback has lengthy surgery on his throat after a weight bar falls on his neck while he is bench pressing on campus. He is listed as critical but stable.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Obama plans Copenhagen trip to pitch Chicago's Olympic bid

President Obama, who initially planned to let First Lady Michelle Obama represent the United States in Copenhagen this week when the International Olympic Committee meets to choose a site for the 2016...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels play for Nick Adenhart's memory

Players and team officials say they play in honor of promising young pitcher, who died in car crash four days into the season, and the memory of his competitiveness inspires them to push forward.

Players and team officials say they play in honor of promising young pitcher, who died in car crash four days into the season, and the memory of his competitiveness inspires them to push forward.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

White House Memo: In Pitch for Games, a Gamble for Obama

The president will fly to Copenhagen to lobby the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago as the site of the 2016 Summer Games, but doing so poses political hazards for him.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:56 am

Coker, Who Won It All at Miami, Starts Over With Nothing in San Antonio

Larry Coker won the national title at Miami in 2001. Now he’s helping to start a football program from the ground up at Texas-San Antonio.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:48 am

USC Trojans' Stafon Johnson has surgery after weights mishap

USC running back Stafon Johnson injured his throat in a weight lifting accident Monday and required emergency surgery.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:46 am

Nationals 2, Mets 1: Mets’ Figueroa Loses Again, to a First-Time Winner

In his 13th start, Ross Detwiler earned his first career win for Washington, while Nelson Figueroa dropped his fifth straight decision.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:45 am

On Day Filled With TV Options, New York Fans Chose the Jets

The Jets, the Giants, the Yankees and the Mets all had games televised during the afternoon on Sunday, with the Jets drawing the highest ratings.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:40 am

TV Sports: For 30th Anniversary, ESPN Hands Camera to Someone Else

Through the end of 2010, ESPN will try to shift the tectonic plates in the sports documentary world, and carry the equivalent of years of HBO’s sports documentary output.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:39 am

Tuesday's gossip column

Fulham weigh up Nigel Reo-Coker, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:38 am

As Garnett Heals, Celtics Aim for the Rafters Again

Kevin Garnett, who missed the playoffs last season, then had knee surgery, said he was ready to practice and planning to start the season.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:36 am

Knicks’ Curry Says He Is Healthy, Happy and Ready to Play

The Knicks’ bulky big man, who endured a season of injuries and personal problems, says he has lost weight and refocused on basketball.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:36 am

Advertising: Serena Williams’s Ad Deals Survive Her Outburst on Court

After apologizing for her angry language, a tennis star kept old endorsements, and new ads will appear as planned.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:33 am

N.F.L. Fast Forward: Former Redskins Executive Likes Snyder’s Newfound Patience

Charley Casserly, who was fired in 1999 as general manager of the Redskins, is not a fan of in-season dismissals.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:28 am

Choice, Cowboys run past winless Panthers

The Cowboys have a first win in their new billion-dollar home, running by the Panthers 21-7. The frustrations continued for 0-3 Carolina and Jake Delhomme, who had three turnovers.



Source: SI.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:04 am

Angels hammer Rangers to clinch AL West title

The Angels wasted no time in claiming the AL West. Needing just one win in a four-game set vs. the Rangers, they rolled 11-0 to clinch a third straight title and the fifth in six seasons.



Source: SI.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:04 am

Cowboys defense tackles Delhomme, Panthers

Terence Newman returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown with 5:07 left, cracking open a tight game and sending the Cowboys to a 21-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:21 pm

49ers' Gore likely out three weeks with bad ankle

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is expected to miss three weeks because of a right ankle strain.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:17 pm

USC RB has surgery after weightlifting accident

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California running back Stafon Johnson has undergone emergency throat surgery after a weightlifting accident.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:02 pm

Report: Oakland Raiders aide tells cops Tom Cable broke jaw

Raiders assistant Randy Hanson reportedly told police that head coach Tom Cable punched him and broke his jaw.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:42 pm

Source: Dolphins' Pennington dislocates shoulder

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- While the Miami Dolphins awaited test results on injured quarterback Chad Pennington, teammates braced for the possibility he won't be back soon.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:25 pm

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore out three weeks with ankle strain

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo an MRI late Monday afternoon to determine the extent of damage to his injured right ankle.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:37 pm

Lobos coach reprimanded for fight with assistant

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico head coach Mike Locksley has been reprimanded for a fight involving an assistant coach, who told police Locksley struck him and split his lip.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:46 pm

Pirates rout Dodgers, prevent clinching of West

ormer Dodgers prospect Andy LaRoche homered twice, doubled twice and singled, driving in six runs as the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates romped 11-1 Monday and again prevented Los Angeles from clinching the NL West.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:38 pm

Garnett practicing, ready for start of Celts' camp

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- The wait is almost over for Kevin Garnett.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:34 pm

New Mexico Lobos coach Michael Locksley reprimanded for fight with assistant J.B. Gerald

New Mexico head coach Mike Locksley has been reprimanded for a fight involving an assistant coach, who told police Locksley struck him and split his lip.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:32 pm

Saudi prince starts move to buy Liverpool stake

A Saudi prince has begun negotiations to buy the 50 percent share of Liverpool held by co-owner George Gillett.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:15 pm

Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel to try bullfighting in offseason

Omar Vizquel is done catching massive snakes. Next up, he wants to become a matador.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:43 pm

Struggling Bucs bench Leftwich, promote Johnson

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have benched starting quarterback Byron Leftwich and replaced him with second-year pro Josh Johnson.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:08 pm

Tampa Bay Buccaneers elevate Josh Johnson to starting QB

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start second-year pro Josh Johnson on Sunday at Washington as starter Byron Leftwich fell to third on the depth chart.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:04 pm

Manchester City 3-1 West Ham United

Carlos Tevez scored twice as Manchester City defeated West Ham 3-1 in Monday night's Premier League clash.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:02 pm

NBA refs' lead negotiator pulls out of discussions

NEW YORK (AP) -- The lead negotiator for the locked-out NBA referees removed himself from the talks Monday in hopes of resolving a dispute that threatens to have replacements on the floor this week.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:37 pm

McAllister to take on Pompey role

Former Leeds United manager Gary McAllister will be named as Portsmouth assistant manager on Tuesday, BBC Radio Solent understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:07 pm

Querrey injured in freak accident

Sam Querrey has surgery on his right arm after falling through a glass table in Bangkok.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:02 pm

So far so good for big-spending Real Madrid

After five wins out of five in the league, it looks like Real Madrid's offseason spending spree was worth it.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Sep 2009 | 3:54 pm

Rising American Querrey cuts arm, out 4-6 weeks

Sam Querrey cut his right forearm in a freak accident after practicing for the Thailand Open in Bangkok and will be out at least four to six weeks, the U.S. Tennis Association says.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 3:39 pm

Man City ease to win over Hammers

Manchester City return to winning ways in the league with two goals from Carlos Tevez and one from Martin Petrov as they beat West Ham 3-1.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:56 pm

Week 3 had drama, but Week 4 may be better

Football Insiders: Check out Stewart Mandel's College Football Overtime.



Source: SI.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:15 pm

Isner holds off young Thai Kittipong in Bangkok

American John Isner edged Kittipong Wachiramanowong 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) on Monday in the first round of the Thailand Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:42 am