Hull chairman Duffen steps down

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen resigns from his position at the struggling Premier League club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:23 am

Lee, Utley, Phils top Yanks in World Series opener (AP)

Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee pitches to the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine. Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies kept rolling through October, beating the New York Yankees 6-1 on a misty Wednesday night in the World Series opener.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:22 am

Ian Poulter takes early lead at Singapore Open (AP)

Ian Poulter of England acknowledges the crowd during the first round at the Barclays Singapore Open golf tournament on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in Singapore. (AP Photo/John Heng)AP - England's Ian Poulter took a one-shot lead over Ernie Els before play was suspended Thursday due to lightning on the first day of the $5 million Singapore Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Carney takes up new Wolves role

Former Wigan and Great Britain winger Brian Carney is to take up a part-time back-room post with Warrington.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:56 am

Analysis: As in His Play, Agassi Pushes the Limit in His Book

The eight-time Grand Slam singles champion has taken a soul-stripping approach, including an admission he used crystal meth.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:51 am

Ian Poulter takes early lead at Singapore Open

England's Ian Poulter took a one-shot lead over Ernie Els before play was suspended Thursday due to lightning on the first day of the $5 million Singapore Open. Poulter made six birdies...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:21 am

Roman could leave Spurs - Agent

Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has hinted the striker could quit Tottenham after becoming frustrated by Harry Redknapp's lack of faith in him.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:03 am

Week in Soccer, Oct. 29

All the big news, best moments and all the fan adoration from the past week of soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:57 am

Seibu Lions win rights for 18-year-old LHP Kikuchi

The Seibu Lions of Japan's Pacific League have won the right to negotiate with highly sought after high school pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. The 18-year-old left-hander, who drew interest from...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:51 am

Seibu Lions win rights for 18-year-old LHP Kikuchi (AP)

AP - The Seibu Lions of Japan's Pacific League have won the right to negotiate with highly sought after high school pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:51 am

Most interesting Game 2 matchup: Werth vs Burnett

They never talked about it. Neither saw a reason to. Four years after Jayson Werth's wrist was shattered and his career thrown into limbo by a pitch from A.J. Burnett in an exhibition...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:47 am

Taking Different Paths After Building the Core

The Yankees and the Phillies were assembled using some of the same formulas, but their paths diverge when it comes to free agency.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:41 am

Wenger confident about Arsenal starlets (AFP)

Arsenal's Fran Merida (left) celebrates with teammates Craig Eastmond (right) and Samir Nasri after Meridas goal during their Carling Cup fourth round match against Liverpool at home to Arsenal, at the Emirates stadium. Arsenal won 2-1.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Arsene Wenger predicted his crop of Arsenal youngsters would reach "the top level in the game" after they scalped Liverpool in the League Cup fourth round.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:31 am

Injured Wallaby Barnes out of Bledisloe rugby clash

Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes injured his left ankle in training Thursday and was ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks here at the weekend. The 23-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:29 am

Goodell defends NFL's handling of head injuries (AP)

NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, right, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sit at the witness table on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, prior to testifying before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on legal issues relating to football head injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - After testifying for several hours on Capitol Hill and defending how the NFL handles current and retired players with head injuries, commissioner Roger Goodell recalled suffering a concussion himself in high school.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:23 am

Goodell defends NFL's handling of head injuries

After testifying for several hours on Capitol Hill and defending how the NFL handles current and retired players with head injuries, commissioner Roger Goodell recalled suffering a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:23 am

Is Liverpool's Torres the Golden Ball of 2009?

Common wisdom has Lionel Messi of Barcelona as a shoo-in for world soccer player of the year. But Fernando Torres of Liverpool wouldn't be a bad choice, either. If the Spaniard isn't yet
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:12 am

Injured Paine out of India series

Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine will miss the rest of the one-day series in India after breaking a finger and will be replaced by Graham Manou.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:52 am

Tour de France champ Contador to stay with Astana (AP)

AP - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will remain with the Astana team at least until his contract expires at the end of next year, an official with the Kazakh Cycling Federation said Thursday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:47 am

Phillies take World Series opener

Philadelphia take an early lead in the World Series after thrashing the New York Yankees 6-1 in the opening game.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:40 am

Major League Soccer Power Rankings

With the playoffs ready to start, check out Keith Costigan's final MLS Power Rankings for the 2009 season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:33 am

Tour de France champ Contador to stay with Astana

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will remain with the Astana team until his contract expires at the end of next year, Kazakh Cycling Federation deputy president Nikolai Proskurin...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:31 am

N.F.L. Scolded Over Injuries to Its Players

Commissioner Roger Goodell faced heated criticism before a House committee, with lawmakers, former players and a former team executive accusing the league of neglect.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:06 am

As ‘Other Guy’ in Trade, Francisco Is Linked Again With Lee

The Guy Who Was Traded With Cliff Lee by the Indians to Philadelphia on July 29 was starting in left field in Game 1 against the Yankees.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:04 am

Analysis: Assessing Defense Beyond Great Plays

Many times the truly skilled and valuable defender is the one who gets a tremendous jump or can properly position himself on each play.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:03 am

Heat 115, Knicks 93: Knicks Shown What They’re Missing

Dwyane Wade, the reigning scoring champion and a free agent to be, led the Heat to a season-opening victory against the Knicks.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:01 am

Clippers can't finish it

After leading for most of the game, they lose home opener on Steve Nash's layup. Calling this a must-win game...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Cliff Lee gets Phillies started in style

Left-hander goes the distance and Chase Utley hits two home runs to lead the way in Game 1 of the World Series. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Pedro Martinez aims to clear the air

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher talks about incident with New York Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer during 2003 American League Championship Series. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Bruins can't afford more injuries

Starting defensive tackle Jerzy Siewierski leaves the field on crutches. UCLA's defense will walk, and limp, into...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Rose Bowl's dream scenario is as easy as 1-2-3-4

With the BCS title game being played in Pasadena, the top four ranked teams in the final BCS standings could end up playing in the Rose Bowl in January. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

NFL head injuries a hot topic in Congress

'Federal scrutiny' is called for as a House panel hears from former players who have suffered dementia after repeated blows to the head. The NFL's Roger Goodell emphasizes safety improvements. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers' Andrew Bynum has a lot go right on opening night

He celebrates getting championship ring and his birthday by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds against the Clippers. And no one asks him about his knee.

He celebrates getting championship ring and his birthday by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds against the Clippers. And no one asks him about his knee.



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

Rose Bowl's dream scenario is as easy as 1-2-3-4

With the BCS title game being played in Pasadena, the top four ranked teams in the final BCS standings could end up playing in the Rose Bowl in January.

The Rose Bowl brain trust doesn't publicly cheer for schools, but it can shake 100 pompoms for number sequences, and the dream countdown for this season's two-game extravaganza is, without question, 4-3-2-1.



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

Congressman's remarks stun Taylor Mays

The senior safety is surprised to hear that Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) made references to plays involving Mays during House Judiciary Committee hearing on NFL head injuries. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Blake Griffin has empathy from his brother on the rehab process

Taylor Griffin, a rookie with the Suns, says Blake was 'pretty down,' but he's dealing with it The person perhaps best able to understand...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Cliff Lee gets Phillies started in style

Left-hander goes the distance and Chase Utley hits two home runs to lead the way in Game 1 of the World Series.

Wednesday night marked the beginning of a 40th World Series for the New York Yankees, but the first played at the sprawling, sparkling new ballpark in the Bronx, next door to where it seems the Fall Classic was born and raised.



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

Congressman's remarks stun Taylor Mays

The senior safety is surprised to hear that Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) made references to plays involving Mays during House Judiciary Committee hearing on NFL head injuries.

The senior safety is surprised to hear that Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) made references to plays involving Mays during House Judiciary Committee hearing on NFL head injuries.



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

Harsh words fly in McCourt divorce filings

Jamie wants to buy the Dodgers; Frank says the team's not for sale.

Jamie wants to buy the Dodgers; Frank says the team's not for sale.



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

NFL head injuries a hot topic in Congress

'Federal scrutiny' is called for as a House panel hears from former players who have suffered dementia after repeated blows to the head. The NFL's Roger Goodell emphasizes safety improvements.

Congress on Wednesday waded into the debate over revelations that former NFL players may suffer from memory-related disorders at a much higher rate than the population at large.



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

Kings fall short in shootout, lose to San Jose, 2-1

Their four-game winning streak ends as L.A. misses five attempts, and Sharks' Clowe beats Quick. Ryane Clowe scored...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

It's a love-hate thing with baseball

Baseball isn't a sport, it's a fetish. But, like many Dodgers fans, he is missing baseball already, this awful, splendid game -- more fickle than life itself. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Bruins can't afford more injuries

Starting defensive tackle Jerzy Siewierski leaves the field on crutches.

UCLA's defense will walk, and limp, into Corvallis, Ore., to face a challenging Oregon State offense.



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

It's a love-hate thing with baseball

Baseball isn't a sport, it's a fetish. But, like many Dodgers fans, he is missing baseball already, this awful, splendid game -- more fickle than life itself.

Baseball can be too much of a good thing sometimes. As if Beyonce were born twins.



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

Blake Griffin has empathy from his brother on the rehab process

Taylor Griffin, a rookie with the Suns, says Blake was 'pretty down,' but he's dealing with it

The person perhaps best able to understand Blake Griffin's frustration at being sidelined up to six weeks because of a stress fracture in his left kneecap is another player in NBA.



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

Phillies 6, Yankees 1: Lee Outpitches Sabathia in Game 1

The Phillies’ Cliff Lee was dominant, striking out 10 in a complete game performance, as the Phillies took a 1-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:57 am

Bridge out: Houston Rockets ferry to game

The Rockets reportedly had to take a ferry to their game with the Warriors on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:51 am

LeBron's triple-double can't keep Cavs from 0-2

TORONTO(AP) Seven years in the NBA has taught LeBron James the importance of patience. It is being tested after Cleveland started its new season with two straight losses.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:47 am

FanHouse: Gibbs back to 'Skins? Not happening



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:47 am

Crosby's hat trick powers Penguins to 10th win

PITTSBURGH(AP) Superstitious Sindey Crosby didn't want to jinx his shot at a hat trick after his first two goals. Perhaps for the same reason, he isn't willing to acknowledge he's morphing into a top pure goal-scorer.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:47 am

Miami Heat retire No. 10 jersey of 'grateful' Tim Hardaway

The Heat retired Tim Hardaway's jersey on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:45 am

Goodell defends NFL on concussions to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league's policies on concussions before Congress on Wednesday.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:40 am

Chiefs suspend Johnson following Twitter scandal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:38 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Sabres Beat Devils to Go 4-0 on Road

The Islanders’ captain, Doug Weight, returned to the lineup Wednesday night after a bout with swine flu forced him to miss three games.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:37 am

Islanders 3, Rangers 1: Islanders Are Ones With the Smiles

Kyle Okposo’s power-play goal from a rebound of a Jack Hillen shot broke a tie, and John Tavares added the insurance goal five minutes from the end.



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

After Troubled Season, L.P.G.A. Names New Leader

After a three-month search, the L.P.G.A. announced the hiring of Michael Whan as the eighth commissioner in its 59-year history.



Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:35 am

Clippers can't finish it

After leading for most of the game, they lose home opener on Steve Nash's layup.

Calling this a must-win game -- after all, it is the Clippers' second of a long-and-winding NBA schedule -- either suggests an incredible loss of perspective or close examination of last season's 0-6 start.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:33 am

Cadel Evans 'tired of finishing second' in Tour

Australia's Cadel Evans said Thursday he is fed up of being the nearly man of the Tour de France and is more determined than ever to land cycling's greatest race. Evans has been dogged...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:32 am

Crosby's hat trick powers Penguins to 10th win

Sidney Crosby had his third career hat trick and the Penguins became the first NHL team to reach 10 victories this season, snapping the Canadiens' four-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:10 am

Joe Posnanski: Cool hand Lee dominates Yankees in Game 1

It was the World Series opener, at Yankee Stadium. But there was no fazing Cliff Lee, writes Joe Posnanski. Lee went the distance, striking out 10 as the Phillies cruised to a 6-1 win.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:07 am

Crosby's hat trick leads Pens past Habs (AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his third goal of the game with teammate Chris Kunitz (14) against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Superstitious Sindey Crosby didn't want to jinx his shot at a hat trick after his first two goals. Perhaps for the same reason, he isn't willing to acknowledge he's morphing into a top pure goal-scorer.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:04 am

Lee, Utley propel Phils past Yankees in Series opener

NEW YORK -- Chase Utley's discerning eye and mighty bat -- and Cliff Lee's dominant pitching -- propelled the Phillies to an early World Series lead.



Source: SI.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Cavaliers fall to Raptors despite James's triple-double

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their second successive loss, despite a triple-double by league MVP LeBron James, in the new NBA season on Wednesday with a 101-91...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Cavaliers fall to Raptors despite James's triple-double (Reuters)

Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their second successive loss, despite a triple-double by league MVP LeBron James, in the new NBA season on Wednesday with a 101-91 defeat to the Toronto Raptors.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Crosby's hat trick, Anderson's goaltending lead Pens and Avs to 10 win plateau

It comes as no surprise that the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins reached the 10-win plateau first this season. The fact the Colorado Avalanche joined them mere hours...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:58 pm

Disgruntled RB Larry Johnson suspended by Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:54 pm

Lawyer: Sex-for-tix woman has 'Phillies fever'

A lawyer for a Philadelphia woman charged with offering sex for World Series tickets says she is "a nice lady overcome with Phillies fever."
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:47 pm

Wolski lifts Avalanche past Flames (AP)

Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, left, stops a shot from Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla during  the second period of an NHL hockey game  in Calgary, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Jeff McIntosh)AP - Wojtek Wolski, Craig Anderson and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche needed a little time to get up to speed against the Calgary Flames.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:39 pm

Pedro regrets tossing Zimmer to ground in 2003

Pedro Martinez says he regrets tossing Don Zimmer to the ground during a bench-clearing brawl in the playoffs six years ago.



Source: SI.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:01 pm

Prosecutors say witnesses ID'd killer of UConn Huskies' Jasper Howard

Prosecutors say they have several witnesses who identified their murder suspect as the man who fatally stabbed a University of Connecticut football player outside a university-sanctioned dance.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 10:46 pm

Raptors get 28 from Bargnani, knock off Cavs

Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame LeBron James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 10:23 pm

Tim Donaghy's tell-all book canceled by publisher

Disgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy's tell-all book has been cancelled by Triumph Books and parent company Random House, the publisher says.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:58 pm

John Wall scores 25 points in Kentucky's annual Blue-White game; status remains unclear

John Wall took off on two feet, pulled his left arm behind his head and threw down a tomahawk dunk. Moments later, the Kentucky freshman point guard took an inbounds pass and beat everybody down the court for a layup.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:27 pm

Stanford rebuilds with young roster (AP)

AP - Johnny Dawkins has little time to ponder the great challenge he faces in rebuilding Stanford's proud basketball program.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:19 pm

Andre Agassi writes of hatred of father, tennis in upcoming autobiography

Excerpts of Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contain graphic depictions of his use of crystal meth and the jarring contention that he always hated tennis "with a dark and secret passion" because of his overbearing father.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:18 pm

'I hate tennis' Agassi says in autobiography

So much of Andre Agassi's life has been spent in the public eye -- the various highs and lows, on and off the court, during his transformation from tennis brat to elder statesman -- that it was possible to wonder how much more there was to be said about it all.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 6:49 pm

Mets' maneuvers bad news for Minaya

Sources say longtime scout Sandy Johnson has agreed to return to the Mets as VP of scouting to continue assisting embattled general manager Omar Minaya after suggesting for weeks he was likely to retire, and some Mets officials believe the unusual effort made to retain Johnson is another sign of diminishing faith in Minaya.



Source: SI.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 6:29 pm

Serena set to play for U.S. team in Fed Cup final

Serena Williams was officially included on the United States team to face Italy in the Fed Cup final next week -- but her sister Venus will not play.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 5:42 pm

Italian Serie A Roundup, Oct. 28

Serie A Roundup: Juventus routed Sampdoria 5-1 to jump ahead of Genoa into second place on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Oct 2009 | 5:33 pm

Man City 5-1 Scunthorpe

Roque Santa Cruz heads his first goal for Manchester City as Mark Hughes's side thrash Scunthorpe to reach the Carling Cup quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 4:35 pm

Arsenal, Chelsea reach Carling Cup quarterfinals

Arsenal and Chelsea overcame Premier League opponents to reach the Carling Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Oct 2009 | 4:21 pm

Ronaldo to miss AC Milan match

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will not be fit in time for the Champions League match at AC Milan next week.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pm

Arsenal send Liverpool out of cup

Arsenal prove too strong for Liverpool as they beat the Reds 2-1 to book a Carling Cup quarter-final spot.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 3:40 pm

Chelsea 4-0 Bolton

Chelsea maintain their 100% home record this season with a comfortable win over Bolton in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 3:39 pm

Celtic 0-1 Hearts

A penalty from Michael Stewart is enough to send Hearts through to the semi-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup at the expense of wasteful Celtic.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 3:33 pm

Aussies ring changes for England

Australia coach Tim Sheens calls up Nathan Hindmarsh, David Shillington, Robbie Farah and Luke Lewis for Saturday's Four Nations clash with England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 3:22 pm

Stepanek remains on track for possible Vienna title

Second-seeded Radek Stepanek stayed on course for his third ATP title this season in beating Frederico Gil of Portugal 6-2, 6-3 to reach the BA Trophy quarterfinals on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 2:13 pm

Serena secures year-end top spot

Serena Williams will finish the year as world number one after Dinara Safina withdraws from the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Oct 2009 | 1:14 pm

Injury ends Safina's season; Serena to finish No. 1

Dinara Safina pulled out of the Sony Ericsson Championships after just two games with a serious back injury on Wednesday, handing the year-end No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 12:44 pm

Panthers stick with Delhomme

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jake Delhomme will remain Carolina's starting quarterback despite an NFL-high 13 interceptions in six games.



Source: SI.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 12:13 pm

AFA: Media to blame for Maradona tirade

Argentina's Football Association is blaming the media for Diego Maradona's angry tirade on live television.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:50 am

Benneteau first to reach quarterfinals in Lyon

Fifth-seeded Julien Benneteau of France and countryman Florent Serra reached the quarterfinals of the Lyon Grand Prix on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 11:31 am

Former champ Safin advances at St. Petersburg

Former champions Mikhail Youzhny and Marat Safin advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Open with straight-sets victories on Wednesday. Youzhny, the 2004 winner, beat Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-2, while Safin, who won consecutive titles in 2000-01, ousted Richard Gasquet of France 7-6 (5), 6-4.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 10:57 am

Pellegrini under pressure at Real Madrid

Manuel Pellegrini's future is under question after Real Madrid lost 4-0 to third-division club Alcorcon in the Copa del Rey.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am

WADA chief wants ATP to explain Agassi drug case

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency wants tennis authorities to shed light on Andre Agassi's admission that he used a banned drug and escaped a suspension by blaming his positive test on a spiked drink.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 28 Oct 2009 | 9:29 am