World Series sluggers look to break out in Philly (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, grabs former Yankee great Reggie Jackson during practice at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Yankees face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday night with the series tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - Sooner or later, some of these big bats are bound to break loose.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Oct 2009 | 4:33 am

Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South Korea (AP)

Yani Tseng of Taiwan reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the first hole during the second round of the LPGA's Hana Bank Kolon Championship golf tournament at the Sky72 Golf Club in Incheon, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)AP - Na Yeon Choi of South Korea shot a 71 and Taiwan's Yani Tseng shot a 70 to share the lead at 5-under par after a wet and windy second round of the LPGA Tour's KOLON Championship on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Oct 2009 | 4:13 am

Live - Abu Dhabi GP practice

F1 drivers make their final preparations in practice ahead of qualifying for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Senna seals F1 drive with Campos

Bruno Senna, nephew of Ayrton, will drive for new Formula 1 team Campos Meta next season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Oct 2009 | 2:56 am

Poulter storms clear in Singapore

Ian Poulter resumes to card a second-round 64 to hold a five-shot lead at the rain-hit Singapore Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Oct 2009 | 2:12 am

South Florida stops No. 20 West Virginia again (AP)

South Florida wide receiver A.J. Love (11) celebrates with teammate Mike Ford (26) after catching a second-quarter touchdown pass during an NCAA college football game against West Virginia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - To stop a two-game losing streak, South Florida coach Jim Leavitt implored his players to do one thing against West Virginia.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Oct 2009 | 2:10 am

World Series sluggers look to break out in Philly

Sooner or later, some of these big bats are bound to break loose. Alex Rodriguez is 0 for 8 with six strikeouts in his first World Series. Mark Teixeira's only hit in seven at-bats is a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

Venus Williams Advances After Elena Dementieva’s Loss

Venus Williams lost her first two group matches in Doha, Qatar, but advanced on sets thanks to Svetlana Kuznetsova’s 6-3, 6-2 victory against Elena Dementieva.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:48 am

New Owner to Improve Wrigley, and Maybe the Cubs

The Ricketts family, which derives its wealth from the TD Ameritrade brokerage, vowed to spruce up, but not to overhaul, the organization.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:48 am

Agent for Burnett and Lee Is 2-0, and Counting

Darek Braunecker persuaded the Yankees to outbid the Braves for A. J. Burnett, who led the Yankees to a victory in Game 2.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:47 am

2012 countdown reaches 1,000 days

With 1,000 days to go until the 2012 Olympics in London, Games chief Lord Coe says preparations are ahead of schedule.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:45 am

England's Poulter shoots 2nd-round 64 to retain lead at Singapore Open

SINGAPORE - England's Ian Poulter shot an 7-under-par 64 on Saturday to extend his lead to five-strokes after the second round of the Singapore Open. Poulter made five birdies on the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:28 am

Some Packers Fans Come to Bury Favre

There are sure to be mixed feelings among Packers fans Sunday, when Brett Favre, the former icon of the franchise, returns to Green Bay as a Viking.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am

'You leave something alone if it's working'

There is no better illustration of why baseball won't expand its use of instant replay than Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's answer to a question during off-day workouts about whether it...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:09 am

'You leave something alone if it's working' (AP)

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi listens to a question during his press conference at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Yankees face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday night with the series tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - There is no better illustration of why baseball won't expand its use of instant replay than Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's answer to a question during off-day workouts about whether it should.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:09 am

Damian Williams expected to play for Trojans

USC's top receiver has missed most of practice this week because of a sore glute muscle. As USC players whooped and hollered during the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Ducks tap unlikely power source

Fourth-line players George Parros and Mike Brown score rare goals to help end a losing streak.

When the going gets tough, the tough guys get going?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers are humbled at home by the Mavericks

They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots.

They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Ducks tap unlikely power source

Fourth-line players George Parros and Mike Brown score rare goals to help end a losing streak. When the going...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Nightmare scenario: an 0-5 October for UCLA, courtesy of Oregon State

The Bruins haven't lost in Corvallis since 1999, but they'll be trick-or-treating in Jacquizz and James Rodgers' neighborhood. A look at the Halloween matchup. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

In Chase Utley's case, a star was formed

The Philadelphia Phillies' standout second baseman fought through struggles at Long Beach Poly and UCLA to forge an All-Star career. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

A bad quarter denies Clippers a chance for change

They go flat in the fourth period against Jazz in a 111-98 defeat that extends L.A.'s six-year losing streak in Salt Lake City to 13 games.

One quarter from ending a streak flirting with ignominy.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

A bad quarter denies Clippers a chance for change

They go flat in the fourth period against Jazz in a 111-98 defeat that extends L.A.'s six-year losing streak in Salt Lake City to 13 games. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Bruins' running game missing in action

After a respectable start, UCLA ranks No. 102 out of 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in rushing. Falling behind on the scoreboard and a steady diet of third-and-long don't help.

UCLA's football team has topped 100 yards rushing only once in the last four games, getting 137 against California on the strength of starting tailback Johnathan Franklin .



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers are humbled at home by the Mavericks

They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Damian Williams expected to play for Trojans

USC's top receiver has missed most of practice this week because of a sore glute muscle.

As USC players whooped and hollered during the Trojans' walkthrough at Autzen Stadium on Friday, receiver Damian Williams quietly jogged around the perimeter of the field.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Nightmare scenario: an 0-5 October for UCLA, courtesy of Oregon State

The Bruins haven't lost in Corvallis since 1999, but they'll be trick-or-treating in Jacquizz and James Rodgers' neighborhood. A look at the Halloween matchup.

UCLA's football program is closing in on history, though not the kind anyone involved in the program would want to write home about. On a positive note, however, the Bruins have not lost to Oregon State at Corvallis since 1999. Times staff writer Chris Foster examines the game's key matchups and issues:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

USC must beware when Ducks wing it

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's option running keys Oregon's high-scoring spread offense -- just one more thing for Trojans' beleaguered defense to worry about in their biggest game this season.

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's option running keys Oregon's high-scoring spread offense -- just one more thing for Trojans' beleaguered defense to worry about in their biggest game this season.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Leaving the USC football team in a sorry state

What do an aspiring pilot, a political science major and a former walk-on have in common? The joke is on the Trojans when they're in Oregon. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Bruins' running game missing in action

After a respectable start, UCLA ranks No. 102 out of 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in rushing. Falling behind on the scoreboard and a steady diet of third-and-long don't help. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Mark Cuban has fun at Lakers' expense, then Mavericks do too

The Dallas owner, who loves to needle the Lakers, questioned their acquisition of Artest. So he had to particularly enjoy Mavericks' 94-80 win at Staples Center, a game in which Artest contributed very...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Leaving the USC football team in a sorry state

What do an aspiring pilot, a political science major and a former walk-on have in common? The joke is on the Trojans when they're in Oregon.

Where they are now, as if anyone who follows USC gives a load of lumber:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Mark Cuban has fun at Lakers' expense, then Mavericks do too

The Dallas owner, who loves to needle the Lakers, questioned their acquisition of Artest. So he had to particularly enjoy Mavericks' 94-80 win at Staples Center, a game in which Artest contributed very little.

The Dallas owner, who loves to needle the Lakers, questioned their acquisition of Artest. So he had to particularly enjoy Mavericks' 94-80 win at Staples Center, a game in which Artest contributed very little.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

In Chase Utley's case, a star was formed

The Philadelphia Phillies' standout second baseman fought through struggles at Long Beach Poly and UCLA to forge an All-Star career.

Joe Perruccio knows a professional baseball player when he sees one. And he didn't see one the first time he saw Chase Utley.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Op-Extra Columnist | Heading Home: The Meaning of Jimmy Rollins

The Phillies superstar came along at a time when he could be himself and do the things he does best: perform, talk and love the camera back.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:52 am

New York City Marathon: Seeking a Third Straight Win in New York

When Paula Radcliffe runs, she casts a shadow long enough to touch history.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:36 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Wild Holds Off Rangers in First Regulation Win

The Rangers’ Dane Byers scored his first N.H.L. goal, but he and his teammates fell short in the third period in a loss against struggling Minnesota.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:34 am

Gilbert Says Agassi’s Admission Does Not Tarnish His Tennis Legacy

Brad Gilbert, who worked with Andre Agassi from 1994 to 2002, said he also had no idea that Agassi used crystal meth.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:34 am

Now Batting, a Few Yankees Who Can at Least Hope

As the World Series shifts to the National League park, the use of the designated hitter is suspended for three games, sending some pitchers back to the batting cage to shake off the rust.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:32 am

Phillies Put Faith in an Unsteady Hamels

Cole Hamels, Philadelphia’s Game 3 starter, was the M.V.P. of the World Series last season, but this season he has been erratic.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:31 am

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan: Show up and back team

Two season-ticket holders are planning a protest before Cleveland's Monday night game on Nov. 16, urging fans to stay away from their seats for the opening kickoff to send a message after so many years of losing. At least one coach is firing back.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:31 am

A.J. Allmendinger administered a breathalyzer prior to Sprint Cup race practice

A.J. Allmendinger, who was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, was administered a breathalyzer prior to Friday's first Sprint Cup practice at Talladega Superspeedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:29 am

PG John Wall cleared by NCAA to play for Kentucky

Point guard John Wall has been cleared to play basketball for Kentucky by the NCAA, the school said on Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:27 am

Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start another Game 4

Joe Blanton has been picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:26 am

NHL roundup: Friday's action on the ice

Steve Reinprecht doesn't expect to contend for the NHL scoring championship, but for one night he scored like an Art Ross trophy winner. Reinprecht scored a natural hat trick in a 5:11
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:24 am

Friday's CIS Football League

Gary Ross is ending his four-year Canadian Interuniversity Sport football career in style. The St. Francis Xavier wide receiver had 11 receptions for 156 yards while breaking two...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:17 am

Pierce's third-quarter explosion paces Celtics

Paul Pierce scored 20 of his 22 points in the third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 118-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the teams' first matchup since last spring's thrilling seven-game playoff series.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:09 am

Nash drops 20 assists on Warriors; Suns win

Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 Oct 2009 | 12:07 am

FanHouse: New Cubs owner plans on Series title



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:59 pm

Celtics hammer Bulls

BOSTON(AP) Kevin Garnett was an impressed spectator while he was still on the court.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:59 pm

Nash's 20 assists carry Suns

PHOENIX(AP) Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:59 pm

No suspension for Davis

Celtics president Danny Ainge announced yesterday that rather than suspend Glen Davis for an early-morning fight with a childhood friend Monday that left Davis with a broken right thumb, he would rather...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:57 pm

Heavy rain postpones Viking Classic tournament at least until Sunday

MADISON, Miss. - PGA Tour officials have postponed the Viking Classic until at least Sunday and will evaluate the course Saturday before making a decision on when or if the tournament...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:55 pm

Friday's CIS Football Roundup

Gary Ross is ending his four-year Canadian Interuniversity Sport football career in style. The St. Francis Xavier wide receiver had 11 receptions for 156 yards while breaking two...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:52 pm

Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs' 94-80 victory over LA (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, right, reaches in on Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:51 pm

NBA roundup: Friday's action on the boards

Jermaine O'Neal showed the Pacers he's not the same player who hobbled through his final years in Indianapolis. O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:46 pm

Shark Clowe snaps scoring drought to end Avalanche streak

SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Ryane Clowe snapped a run of 21 regular season games without a goal as the San Jose Sharks cooled off the streaking Colorado Avalanche with a 3-1 victory on
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:45 pm

Agassi tells People he did meth 'for a year or so'

Andre Agassi used crystal meth periodically for "a year or so," the eight-time Grand Slam champion revealed in an interview with People magazine.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:35 pm

Nabokov leads Sharks past Avalanche (AP)

Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson reacts after a goal by San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe, not shown, in the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Oct. 30 2009. (AP Photo/Russel A. Daniels)AP - Evgeni Nabokov made 24 saves, and Ryane Clowe and Jamie McGinn scored their first goals of the season to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:17 pm

Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs' 94-80 victory over LA

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm

Daniels, South Florida stun No. 21 West Virginia

B.J. Daniels threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and South Florida rebounded from two subpar defensive performances to frustrate No. 20 West Virginia in a 30-19 victory Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:05 pm

Mallory Rubin: Rose Bowl race, Florida's 'O', more storylines

Has Oregon gone from doomed to a team of destiny? We should find out Saturday night when USC comes to town, writes Mallory Rubin. Plus, more storylines to watch this weekend.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 10:50 pm

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield ruled out for Green Bay Packers game

Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will not play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 10:24 pm

Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying (AP)

AP - Larry Dixon raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, the second-to-last event of the season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 9:36 pm

New Mexico notes: Locksley swung at assistant (AP)

AP - Notes released by the University of New Mexico late Friday confirmed football coach Mike Locksley took a swing at receivers coach J.B. Gerald, an apparent contradiction of what the school has said publicly about the altercation.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 8:57 pm

NCAA orders UK guard John Wall to sit 2 games (AP)

AP - Kentucky point guard John Wall has been cleared to play by the NCAA.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 8:51 pm

J.B. Gerald, ex-New Mexico Lobos assistant, says Mike Locksley choked, hit him

J.B. Gerald, the former New Mexico assistant coach involved in an altercation with Lobos coach Mike Locksley earlier this year, said this week that Locksley choked and punched him during the attack.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 7:43 pm

Keane words threaten to spur on Arsenal (AFP)

Tottenham Hotspur's Robbie Keane celebrates scoring a goal during their Premier League match between against Burnley, at White Hart Lane in north London, on September 26. Tottenham play Arsenal on Saturday.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Robbie Keane couldn't have teed up this weekend's north London any better than he did when claiming Tottenham Hotspur now have a better squad than Arsenal.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Oct 2009 | 7:23 pm

Larry Johnson of Kansas City Chiefs to file appeal of suspension Friday; agent, team discussing settlement

Larry Johnson's appeal of his suspension by the Chiefs will be filed on Friday, while his agent works on a potential settlement with the team.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 6:59 pm

NCAA suspends freshman PG Wall for UK opener

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky point guard John Wall has been cleared to play by the NCAA.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 6:32 pm

Agassi tells magazine he did meth 'for a year or so'

Andre Agassi used crystal meth periodically for 'a year or so,' the eight-time Grand Slam champion revealed in an interview with People magazine.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Joe Lemire: Hamels searches for '08 postseason form entering Game 3 start

One year ago Cole Hamels was a World Series hero. Now the Phillies need him to regain his form -- fast, writes Joe Lemire.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 5:28 pm

Golden night for Brits on track

Great Britain's Geraint Thomas, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Newton and Victoria Pendelton win gold at the Track World Cup in Manchester.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:54 pm

Tindall a doubt for England Test

England centre Mike Tindall is a doubt for the autumn internationals after limping out of Gloucester's Guinness Premiership defeat at Sale.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:35 pm

Trapattoni leaves Reid out squad to face France

Giovanni Trapattoni left out Ireland's Andy Reid when he picked his squad for next month's WC playoff against France.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pm

Sale 28-23 Gloucester

Sale fly-half Charlie Hodgson kicks seven penalties to keep Gloucester at bay at Edgeley Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:35 pm

Kuznetsova win puts Venus through

Svetlana Kuznetsova's win over Elena Dementieva puts Venus Williams into the Sony Ericsson Championships semis along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:00 pm

Puyol signs three-year extension with Barcelona

Barcelona has signed captain Carles Puyol to a three-year contract extension through 2013 at Camp Nou.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:50 pm

Blanton will start Game 4 for Phils

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:39 pm

Chiefs, Johnson's rep in talks over suspended RB

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Larry Johnson remained a member of the Kansas City Chiefs late Friday afternoon, but no one could say how much longer that might be the case.



Source: SI.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:35 pm

Giggs still up for Premier challenge

Manchester United's most decorated player Ryan Giggs believes the Premier League is tougher than ever - but he is relishing the challenge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:51 pm

Harry: Spurs closing gap on Gunners

Tottenham's Harry Redknapp insists the gap with Arsenal has been closed ahead of Saturday's clash at Emirates Stadium.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:50 pm

Cilic ousts former champ, among final four in Vienna

Marin Cilic of Croatia, Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany and Jurgen Melzer of Austria reached the semifinals of the BA Tennis Trophy on Friday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:21 pm

AC Milan expecting Beckham confirmation on Friday

AC Milan's Adriano Galliani expects the announcement that David Beckham will be joining the club to be made shortly.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:14 pm

Safin wins in St. Petersburg, makes rare semifinal

Marat Safin advanced to his first semifinal in 23 events Friday, beating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-0, 7-6 (4) in the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:13 pm

Ronaldo, Messi on FIFA player of the year list

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are on a 23-player shortlist for this year's FIFA player of the year award. Other contenders include Barcelona teammates Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Carlos Puyol and Thierry Henry. Samuel Eto'o, who won the Champions League title with Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, is also on the list. Champions League runner-up Manchester United is represented by Wayne Rooney.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:08 pm

King has future in game - Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects Marlon King to return to football after his prison sentence.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:02 pm

Benitez: Gerrard could need groin op

Rafael Benitez admits a big decision is looming at Liverpool as Steven Gerrard continues to struggle with a persistent groin injury.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:21 pm

Liverpool loses Gerrard, Johnson but Torres fit

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and defender Glen Johnson have been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League match at Fulham, but striker Fernando Torres is expected to play. Gerrard is still recovering after injuring his groin while playing with England this month. "At this moment, he's working with the physios," Benitez said. "He has to keep working and we'll decide next week how he progresses. "Johnson has a small tear in his calf, so we will lose him for maybe one week.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:20 pm

Pietersen set for England return

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is likely to be fit for both the one-day and Test series in South Africa as he recovers from an Achilles problem.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:16 pm

United bid to get back on track

Defender Jonny Evans has scoffed at suggestions Manchester United may be on the wane in the Premier League.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:50 am

Venus wins in Doha, on pace to meet lil' sis in final

Venus Williams reached the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Championships on Friday with a little help from Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Jelena Jankovic also advanced by routing a tired Caroline Wozniacki.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 11:37 am

Tsonga ousted in Lyon quarters by countryman

Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost in the Lyon Grand Prix quarterfinals on Friday, falling 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (8) to Arnaud Clement despite 27 aces.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 10:10 am