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Twins complete comeback, beat Tigers 6-5 in 12th (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:26 am Albanian oil tycoon makes pitch for AC MilanAlbanian oil tycoon Rezart Taci is prepared to purchase AC Milan for $1 billion even though the club is not for sale.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:24 am Abgonlahor determined to grab World Cup chance (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:06 am IOC reserve fund grows to $455 million (AP)AP - The International Olympic Committee's reserve fund is still growing despite the global financial crisis.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am Van der Sar hoping for Bolton returnGoalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is certain he will be ready for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Bolton on October 17.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:55 am Bellamy bigged up at EastlandsShay Given and Mark Hughes have moved to heap praise on Craig Bellamy in light of the striker's superb start to the Premier League season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:54 am Gulbis upsets Stepanek at Japan Open tennisUnheralded qualifier Ernests Gulbis of Latvia showed his potential by upsetting sixth seed Radek Stepanek in the first round at the Japan Open tennis tournament on Wednesday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:48 am Gulbis upsets Stepanek at Japan Open tennis (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:48 am FIFA VP Warner calls for global salary capFIFA vice president Jack Warner has called for the introduction of a salary cap in football.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:39 am Notts County owners 'demoralised'Notts County chairman Peter Trembling says the club's owners have faced an "unprecedented backlash" from the media.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am Roo sets sights on Charlton recordWayne Rooney wants to win as many trophies as he can with Manchester United and England and then become the national side's record goalscorer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:22 am Piquet Jr considers truck racingFormer Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr is to test for a Nascar pickup truck racing team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am Massa targets return in Abu DhabiFerrari driver Felipe Massa says he could make his comeback from serious injury at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi on 1 November.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:19 am Drogba urges Blues to go for VieiraDidier Drogba has urged Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti to make a move for ex-Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira in the January transfer window.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:19 am IOC reserve fund grows to $455 millionThe International Olympic Committee's reserve fund is still growing despite the global financial crisis. IOC president Jacques Rogge said Wednesday that the committee's reserve fund grewSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:11 am Pietersen set for South Africa tourEngland skipper Andrew Strauss believes Kevin Pietersen will be available for the winter tour to South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am Scotland lose Fletcher and HuttonDarren Fletcher and Alan Hutton take the number of Scotland squad withdrawals up to 10.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 2:28 am Thomas never doubted he'd come back strongPierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister. Maintaining the added bulk...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:57 am Thomas never doubted he'd come back strong (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:57 am Davydenko boosts tour finals hopes with easy China winBEIJING (Reuters) - Fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko boosted his chances of reaching the ATP Tour's season finale for a fifth time with a 6-1 6-0 thrashing of Philipp Kohlschreiber at the $6.6Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:53 am World Week In Pictures, Oct. 7Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:47 am Davydenko sweeps through in ChinaFourth seed Nikolay Davydenko races into the quarter-finals of the China Open with a crushing 6-1 6-0 victory over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:45 am Twins complete comeback, 6-5 over Tigers in 12th (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:42 am Maradona says he is considering resigningEmbattled Argentina coach Maradona may consider resigning after the final two World Cup qualifying matches.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:30 am LeBron, Shaq debut in winning styleCLEVELAND(AP) So much for getting to know each other.
Source: SI.com | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:13 am FanHouse: FSU OKs Bowden return -- with strings
Source: SI.com | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:13 am Bats: Series Matchups and PredictionsSizing up the field as the first games of baseball’s postseason get underway.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:07 am Beck, Youzhny advance to Round 2 at Japan OpenAndreas Beck defeated fellow German Rainer Schuettler 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:02 am Angels are a reflection of Mike SciosciaManager enhances his credibility with players through an approach that runs the gamut from relaxed to serious.Manager enhances his credibility with players through an approach that runs the gamut from relaxed to serious.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Joe Torre's a skipper who keeps Dodgers' ship on even keelHis real work is done away from spotlight's glare -- his ability to manage people as well as games, with a temperament that keeps players calm and commands their loyalty and respect.His real work is done away from spotlight's glare -- his ability to manage people as well as games, with a temperament that keeps players calm and commands their loyalty and respect.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers' Blake Griffin expected to play Friday's exhibitionThe No. 1 draft pick, who suffered a knee injury five days before training camp began, will participate in contact drills in practice on Thursday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers' Blake Griffin expected to play Friday's exhibitionThe No. 1 draft pick, who suffered a knee injury five days before training camp began, will participate in contact drills in practice on Thursday.The No. 1 draft pick, who suffered a knee injury five days before training camp began, will participate in contact drills in practice on Thursday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Ducks allow a sizable lead to evaporateThey lead by three goals with 14 minutes to play in the third period but let Wild tie, then win in overtime. They...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Kings almost let a big one get awayL.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory.L.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Adam Morrison is aware of the timeIn the last year of his contract, the backup small forward needs to get minutes to show what he can do. It will be difficult in a loaded lineup. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am USC's Matt Barkley is familiar with work of Notre Dame's Jimmy ClausenThe two quarterbacks met a few years ago through a personal coach, and Barkley says 'he's a great competitor.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Twins trim Tigers, head to New YorkBaseball's only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an American League Central thriller that got better with every pitch.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Two can play at this gameDodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove.Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Adam Morrison is aware of the timeIn the last year of his contract, the backup small forward needs to get minutes to show what he can do. It will be difficult in a loaded lineup.In the last year of his contract, the backup small forward needs to get minutes to show what he can do. It will be difficult in a loaded lineup.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin Prince tries to regain his timingQuarterback expects to be ready for Oregon on Saturday.Quarterback expects to be ready for Oregon on Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Two can play at this gameDodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove. Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin Prince tries to regain his timingQuarterback expects to be ready for Oregon on Saturday. Quarterback expects to be ready for Oregon on Saturday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Randy Wolf follows path of fellow Pepperdine alum Mike ScottText messages from press row. Text messages from press row.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Twins trim Tigers, head to New YorkBaseball's only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an American League Central thriller that got better with every pitch.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Kings almost let a big one get awayL.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory. L.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Randy Wolf follows path of fellow Pepperdine alum Mike ScottText messages from press row.Text messages from press row.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Joe Torre's a skipper who keeps Dodgers' ship on even keelHis real work is done away from spotlight's glare -- his ability to manage people as well as games, with a temperament that keeps players calm and commands their loyalty and respect. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Hoping $243.5 Million of Pitching Will Go FarThe Yankees are 4-13 in their past 17 postseason games, but are counting on a fortified rotation led by C. C. Sabathia and A. J. Burnett to change that.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:56 am Twins clinch AL Central with a classic winThe Metrodome isn't dead yet, says Steve Aschburner, and neither are the Twins after winning the AL Central in a 6-5, 12-inning thriller featuring epic failures and heroic comebacks.
Source: SI.com | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:56 am N.H.L. Roundup: Richards Has Hat Trick as Flyers Top Capitals in OvertimeThe Flyers’ Mike Richards and the Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin put on a show of offensive power in a seven-goal second period.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:51 am Yankees to Reduce Prices on Some Premium SeatsPrices will drop next season for about 25 percent of the seats in the Legends Suite, but 84 percent of the ticket prices at the Stadium will remain the same.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:48 am Twins 6, Tigers 5, 12 Innings: The Last Berth Goes, Wildly, to the TwinsThe Twins trailed the Tigers twice before scratching out a run in the 12th to win an American League Central tie breaker. They will play the Yankees on Wednesday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:40 am A Pitcher Comes In, and a City Holds Its BreathBrad Lidge, vital to last year’s World Series victory, has blown 11 saves for the Phillies this season, causing the team’s fans to worry as the playoffs begin.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:40 am Limbaugh and Checketts Hope to Buy RamsRush Limbaugh, a Missouri native, said he is joining St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts in a bid for the football team, which is 5-31 since 2007.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:35 am Afternoon Starts Put Shadows in PlayPostseason baseball can result in some unusual start times, causing shadow-and-sunlight battles for hitters.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:34 am Hurdle Roots for Rockies as if They Were Still HisWhen Colorado was 18-28, Clint Hurdle still thought a postseason berth was more than possible. His replacement, Jim Tracy, carried the notion to fruition.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:32 am Joe Posnanski: In October baseball, anything can -- and does -- happenForty years ago, the Mets created a blueprint for October miracles, and teams have been following it ever since. Joe Posnanski explains why there are no sure things in the postseason.
Source: SI.com | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:30 am Sports of The Times: Little Room for Error in Yankees’ PostseasonYankees fans have high expectations as the postseason begins Wednesday night, but Joe Girardi, Derek Jeter and the rest know enough not to be giddy.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:30 am Birthday boy Briere seals dramatic OT win for FlyersPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Danny Briere celebrated his birthday in style, scoring an over-time goal to give Philadelphia a 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, and maintain...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Oct 2009 | 12:19 am Wednesday's gossip columnMan Utd keeper Ben Foster and boss Sir Alex Ferguson involved in dressing-room bust-up, plus more rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:52 pm Kameda demands rematch with WBA flyweight champJapanese boxer Daiki Kameda is demanding a rematch with WBA flyweight champion Denkaosen Kaowichit after losing a close title bout to the Thai veteran, his manager said Wednesday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:48 pm NHL roundup: Tuesday's action on the iceIt turns out the Broad Street Bullies can score. Daniel Briere scored in overtime, Mike Richards had his second career hat trick, and the Philadelphia Flyers outgunned the potent...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:45 pm Hemsky's shootout goal leads Oilers to first win of season, 5-4 over StarsEDMONTON - Nikolai Khabibulin avoided wearing the goat horns for a second consecutive game on Tuesday night, stopping all three shots in the shootout as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:28 pm Sam Bradford of Oklahoma Sooners hopes to return to action SaturdaySam Bradford may or may not play against Baylor this Saturday with that injured right shoulder. But he has no regrets that he decided to come back to Oklahoma and pursue a national title instead of heading to the NFL earlySource: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:25 pm Will Twins have anything left for Yankees?NEW YORK -- Near the end of the Yankees' one-hour-and-45-minute workout on Tuesday, as workers swept and power-washed new Yankee Stadium's concourses in anticipation of its first-ever playoff game on Wednesday evening, a driving, drum-heavy rock song blared over the ballpark's P.A. system. Some quick Internet research revealed the song to be something called Uprising, by a band named Muse. "Rise up and take the power back," the singer bellowed melodramatically, while the Yanks shagged fly balls and took batting practice. "It's time the fat cats had a heart attack/ You know that their time's coming to an end/ We have to unify and watch our flag ascend."
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:25 pm Alleged assault by Braylon Edwards of Cleveland Browns subject of NFL investigationThe NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league's conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a friend of LeBron James outside a nightclub.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:23 pm Source: Florida State won't ask coach Bobby Bowden to step down this seasonFlorida State coach Bobby Bowden will not be asked to step down this season, a source told ESPN's Shaun King.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:22 pm Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee to start Game 1 of National League Division SeriesCliff Lee will start Game 1 of the NL division series for the Philadelphia Phillies against Colorado on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:21 pm Kings blow 4-goal lead, rally to beat Sharks 6-4 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:18 pm Stoudemire returns, Suns easily beat Partizan (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:15 pm A real Freeway Series would get local juices flowingIn a rivalry where teams are close but not that close, Dodgers and Angels have never played a big game.In a rivalry where teams are close but not that close, Dodgers and Angels have never played a big game.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:15 pm Kings blow 4-goal lead, rally to beat Sharks 6-4Teddy Purcell scored the tiebreaking goal from behind San Jose's goal line with 5:10 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before holding off the Sharks 6-4 Tuesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:11 pm Greg Norman keeps focus on fairwayInternational team captain Greg Norman insists that his recently announced split from his tennis legend wife Chris Evert wouldn't affect his focus on the Presidents Cup. Norman, also...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Oct 2009 | 11:04 pm Twins outlast Tigers in 12 to wrap up AL CentralAlexi Casilla's one-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning scored Carlos Gomez> from second base and the Twins beat Detroit 6-5.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 10:34 pm Miguel Cabrera apologizes to Detroit Tigers for being drunkDetroit star Miguel Cabrera has apologized to his teammates for being drunk last weekend between two games the Tigers lost while trying to clinch the AL Central title.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 9:56 pm LeBron-Shaq debut a success as Cavs prevailLeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 9:46 pm Jorge Posada miffed to hear Jose Molina named A.J. Burnett's catcherThe A.J. Burnett-Jorge Posada tandem performed to less than rave reviews during the regular season, so Yankees manager Joe Girardi is giving Burnett a new batterymate in the American League Division Series.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 9:19 pm Does NCAA stand for No Celebrating At All? (AP)AP - The NFL is the "No Fun League?" Hey, at least a player can still do the Lambeau Leap.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Oct 2009 | 8:21 pm Briere scores in OT, Richards has hat trick (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Oct 2009 | 8:18 pm Phil Mickelson has back issue, limiting practice time at Presidents CupPhil Mickelson "tweaked" his back in the days following his Sept. 27 victory at the Tour Championship, and the injury is troublesome enough that he is limiting his practice at the Presidents Cup to just nine holes per day.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 6:55 pm 49ers executives have face-to-face with CrabtreeSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Three top San Francisco 49ers executives have met with unsigned wide receiver Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker.
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 6:28 pm Michael Crabtree, agent Eugene Parker meet with San Francisco 49ers personnelMichael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker, met with 49ers front-office personnel for an hour Tuesday in the Bay Area.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 6:17 pm Tebow practices; status still uncertainA day after Florida coach Urban Meyer said quarterback Tim Tebow had not been cleared for practice, SI.com's Andy Staples spotted the Heisman winner practicing in full pads with the Gators on Tuesday.
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm Costa Rica stuns Egypt 2-0 at U-20 World CupCosta Rica beat Egypt 2-0 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the U-20 World Cup, ousting the hosts.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Oct 2009 | 4:33 pm Van der Sar returns after injuryManchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar makes a successful comeback from injury in a reserve team win against Everton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Oct 2009 | 4:16 pm Deng inspires Bulls to London winLuol Deng enjoys a successful homecoming as his Chicago Bulls edge out the Utah Jazz in a thrilling finale to their NBA pre-season game in London.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Oct 2009 | 3:45 pm Phillies' Lee to start Game 1PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Cliff Lee will start Game 1 of the NL division series for the Philadelphia Phillies against Colorado on Wednesday.
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 2:28 pm Hooker Azam receives 12-week banGloucester hooker Olivier Azam is banned for 12 weeks for kicking England captain Steve Borthwick in the head.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Oct 2009 | 2:25 pm Bradford hoping to return; surgery still an optionNORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford says surgery remains a possibility to repair his sprained right shoulder, depending on how his recovery goes.
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 1:36 pm Limbaugh group seeks to make bid to buy RamsST. LOUIS (AP) -- The lowly Rams have someone who loves them.
Source: SI.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 12:20 pm Serena regains No. 1; Sharapova also wins in ChinaSerena Williams reclaimed her world No. 1 ranking with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in the second round of the China Open on Tuesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am
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