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Kroenke's Arsenal stake now 29.6%Arsenal director Stan Kroenke buys more shares in the football club, moving nearer the threshold that would trigger a takeover bid.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:17 am Arreola receives ban for swearingDefeated WBC heavyweight contender Chris Arreola is banned for six months for swearing after his loss to Vitali Klitschko at the end of September.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am Phillies 8, Yankees 6: Phillies Send Series Back to the BronxChase Utley turned in an electric performance in Game 5, homering twice to drive in four runs. The Yankees lead 3-2.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am Kroenke increases stake in soccer club ArsenalAmerican businessman Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Premier League club Arsenal to 29.6 percent, only .3 percent short of a mandatory takeover bid. Kroenke, the London club's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am Kroenke increases stake in ArsenalAmerican businessman Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Premier League club Arsenal to 29.6 percent, only .3 percent from a mandatory takeover bid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:07 am Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited Announces AGM Voting ResultsBEIJING, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited ("XSEL" or the "Company"; Nasdaq: XSEL), a leading sports andSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am Reds must forget record - CarragherJamie Carragher says Liverpool must stop "holding on" to their record of having won 18 titles and worrying about Manchester United beating it.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:46 am African World Cup qualifying reaches the boiling pointBURNS: While Europe's WC qualifying playoffs are getting all the spotlight, a massive day in Africa looms large.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:42 am Tigers bowl Zimbabwe out for 44Zimbabwe are skittled out for just 44 as they slump to a six-wicket defeat by Bangladesh in Chittagong.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am Gunners stars expect Euro successAbou Diaby expects Arsenal to do well in the Champions League this season and Andrey Arshavin reckons they can win that and the Premier League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am Tiger impressed with field for $7M HSBC ChampionsFive years after Tiger Woods first showed up in Shanghai, he is amazed that the HSBC Champions has grown so quickly into a World Golf Championship that has attracted its strongest field...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:36 am Euro Action, Oct. 31-Nov. 1Check out all the best moments and most amazing goals from this weekend's European action!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am Utley keeps Phillies hopes aliveTwo home runs by Chase Utley help Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-6 win over the New York Yankees, who lead the World Series 3-2 with two games remaining.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am Heavyweight fighter banned for industrial languageJEJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Battered heavyweight contender Chris Arreola will have plenty of time to nurse his wounds following defeat at the powerful hands of Vitali Klitschko after...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am Fergie delighted by Fletcher returnSir Alex Ferguson believes Darren Fletcher is finally getting the credit he deserves as he prepares to make his return for Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:44 am Platini denies conspiracy claimsUEFA president Michel Platini has denied suggestions he did not want Chelsea to make the Champions League final last season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:43 am Tiger prowls in Shanghai as WGC comes to ChinaBEIJING (Reuters) - Tiger Woods makes a third trip to Shanghai this week still looking for a first HSBC Champions title but now with the added incentive of bagging what would be his 17th...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:34 am N.H.L. Roundup: Judge Approves Sale of Coyotes to N.H.L.The Phoenix Coyotes’ bumpy six-month journey through bankruptcy court came to an end with Judge Redfield T. Baum’s decision.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am N.B.A. Roundup: Bobcats Keep the Nets WinlessThe Nets did not score a point for more than 10 minutes in the second half and dropped to 0-4 with a 79-68 loss at Charlotte.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:24 am Knicks 117, Hornets 111: Knicks Rediscover Hughes and Find a WinIt took four games to find a combination that worked, but the Knicks, led by Larry Hughes, finally got their first victory of the season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:24 am Chelsea Euro glory a must - ColeMidfielder Joe Cole says Chelsea need to win the Champions League if they are to join Europe's elite clubs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:20 am NFL commissioner seeks change in labor lawFrustrated by court decisions that blocked the suspension of two football players who tested positive for banned substances, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is asking Congress for help. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:14 am Utley's record HRs help Phillies trim Yanks' leadThe Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:06 am Lakers' Pau Gasol may have slight tear in hamstringAll-Star forward, sidelined for three weeks, undergoes a sonogram that indicates his injury could be more serious than the initial diagnosis of a strain. Results of a more detailed MRI exam are expect...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Chase Utley buys more time for the PhilliesHe hits two home runs to keep the Yankees from clinching and ties a World Series record. He hits two home runs...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kings rally to beat Coyotes, 5-3Kings end their losing streak at two games, taking the lead on a goal by Drew Doughty in the third period.Drew Doughty scored the go-ahead goal with 4:51 remaining and the Kings rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes, 5-3, on Monday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Pete Carroll's former assistants haven't tasted much post-USC glory -- yetAfter leaving USC for head coaching jobs, Carroll's understudies have struggled. But three are in their first seasons with new schools and hope to push their programs forward. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Don't be shy, Zenyatta: Mare steps into Breeders' Cup spotlightAs it now stands, she will race against the boys in Saturday's Classic. It was a quietly made decision. Now, the hoopla can begin. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Nelson Rosario is beginning to catch onBruins sophomore receiver had a solid game against Oregon State, which could be a preview of things to come. Nelson Rosario saw the ball...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kurt Rambis has Phil Jackson's demeanor, if not his playersMinnesota's rookie coach has adopted many attributes from his old boss, but his new team is on another plane of existence when compared with the Lakers. The Timberwolves are 1-3 after Monday's loss to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kings rally to beat Coyotes, 5-3Kings end their losing streak at two games, taking the lead on a goal by Drew Doughty in the third period. Drew...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers put this 1 in the win column, beat Minnesota, 93-90Their first victory of the season doesn't come easily as they lose 13-point lead, but they pull through. Chris Kaman is a major reason why. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Pete Carroll's former assistants haven't tasted much post-USC glory -- yetAfter leaving USC for head coaching jobs, Carroll's understudies have struggled. But three are in their first seasons with new schools and hope to push their programs forward.After leaving USC for head coaching jobs, Carroll's understudies have struggled. But three are in their first seasons with new schools and hope to push their programs forward.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Text messages from press row . . .Whoever thought USC's team speed would be found lacking? Oregon sure made it look that way.Who would have guessed two months ago that a true freshman quarterback would be the least of USC's concerns? . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kurt Rambis has Phil Jackson's demeanor, if not his playersMinnesota's rookie coach has adopted many attributes from his old boss, but his new team is on another plane of existence when compared with the Lakers. The Timberwolves are 1-3 after Monday's loss to Clippers.C'mon mama,
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Pau Gasol may have slight tear in hamstringAll-Star forward, sidelined for three weeks, undergoes a sonogram that indicates his injury could be more serious than the initial diagnosis of a strain. Results of a more detailed MRI exam are expectBecause his right hamstring had been slow to heal, Lakers forward Pau Gasol decided to undergo an examination, one facet of which was a sonogram that revealed he might have a slight tear.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers put this 1 in the win column, beat Minnesota, 93-90Their first victory of the season doesn't come easily as they lose 13-point lead, but they pull through. Chris Kaman is a major reason why.Finally, a winning finish.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Don't be shy, Zenyatta: Mare steps into Breeders' Cup spotlightAs it now stands, she will race against the boys in Saturday's Classic. It was a quietly made decision. Now, the hoopla can begin.The biggest deal for one of horse racing's bigger deals, the Breeders' Cup, will slip quietly and officially into the limelight this morning.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Chase Utley buys more time for the PhilliesHe hits two home runs to keep the Yankees from clinching and ties a World Series record.He hits two home runs to keep the Yankees from clinching and ties a World Series record.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Jamie McCourt seeks to remove Dodgers from divorce hearingMotion is expected to be heard Thursday. She is asking the court to throw out papers filed in the team's name that 'unnecessarily and gratuitously attack' her.Motion is expected to be heard Thursday. She is asking the court to throw out papers filed in the team's name that 'unnecessarily and gratuitously attack' her.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Penguins keep marching strongDefending Stanley Cup champions, who have a league-high 11 victories, continue working at getting even better. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Penguins keep marching strongDefending Stanley Cup champions, who have a league-high 11 victories, continue working at getting even better.Players roared and pumped their fists as the puck crossed the goal line, happily gathering at center ice to celebrate a hard-fought victory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Analysis: Shades of 2000 in Damon’s Heads-Up NinthJohnny Damon’s ninth inning — a single to cap off a nine-pitch at-bat and steals of second and third on one play — could have a lasting place in Yankees lore.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:56 am TV Sports: Some Fans See Enemies Behind Every MicrophoneThe Web has made it easy for fans to accuse TV announcers of rooting against their team, but the practice is anything but new.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am Timeless Sport’s Final MomentsEven for the losing side, making the final out in the World Series can become an indelible moment.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:52 am Recalling ’96, Torre Empathizes With GirardiThirteen years after Joe Torre won his first World Series ring, his former player and assistant, Joe Girardi, was on the verge of winning his first as a manager.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:50 am Slumping Giants Are Struggling to CommunicateIn the aftermath of Sunday’s 40-17 loss to the Eagles, defensive end Justin Tuck said, “We’re out there thinking too much.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:50 am N.F.L. Fast Forward: Favre Harnesses Emotions in Return to LambeauBrett Favre choked up in a postgame interview after Sunday’s victory, but the real measure of his greatness was not his numbers, but that he did not choke at all during the game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:48 am Oakland Raiders to look into abuse claims against Tom CableThe Raiders will work with the league to look into claims that coach Tom Cable abused women.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am PGA bans Barron year; first to violate drug policy
Source: SI.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am Saints hold off Falcons to stay perfectNEW ORLEANS(AP) Drew Brees and the Saints are so good right now they can't even beat themselves.
Source: SI.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am Gatland stokes up All Blacks hypeWales coach Warren Gatland insists the All Blacks have 'lost their aura' ahead of Saturday's showdown at the Millennium Stadium.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am Cole Hamels: 'I'll never ever quit' on Philadelphia Phillies, fansCole Hamels wants to pitch again if the Philadelphia Phillies need him against the New York Yankees in the World Series. It would be the struggling left-hander's turn to take the mound in Game 7 on Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am Saints reach 7-0 when Falcons' rally falls shortDrew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help the Saints improve to 7-0 with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:14 am Joe Posnanski: Utley's swing keeps Phillies aliveThe Phillies are alive, behind a swing that's defining the World Series, says Joe Posnanski. Chase Utley hit two homers as Philly beat the Yankees 8-6 to force a Game 6 in New York.
Source: SI.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:09 am NFL Saints stay perfect to equal franchise-best startNew Orleans kept their perfect record intact as running back Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns to lead the Saints to a 35-27 win over Atlanta. Drew Brees went 25-of-33 for 308 yards...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am NBA roundup: Monday's action on the courtsfinally got off to a good start, and an even better finish. Lee scored a season-high 28 points and Harrington had 13 of his 24 in the fourth quarter as the Knicks earned their first...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am China's Yi injures knee in NBA Nets' lossChinese forward Yi Jianlian of the New Jersey Nets injured his right knee in a 79-68 National Basketball Association loss to Charlotte. Yi was hurt when he collided with Charlotte's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pm China's Yi injures knee in NBA Nets' loss (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:57 pm Hamels clarifies remarks that cause a stir (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:48 pm Hamels clarifies remarks that cause a stirCole Hamels isn't ready to call it a season. Hamels wants to pitch again if the Philadelphia Phillies need him against the New York Yankees in the World Series. It would be the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:48 pm Utley's brilliance leaves lasting impression on Manuel (Reuters)Reuters - Chase Utley's power hitting played a key role in helping the Phillies stave off World Series elimination on Monday, and Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel was at the front of the queue heaping praise on the infielder.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:48 pm NBA looking into Paul-Rondo postgame incidentNEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA is reviewing the postgame incident in Boston involving New Orleans guard Chris Paul and the Celtics' Rajon Rondo.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:36 pm Saints equal best start with 35-27 win over FalconsNew Orleans is 7-0 for only the second time in franchise history. The Saints are still perfect, despite an imperfect...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:26 pm Spurs' Ginobili has rabies shot after catching batManu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats in the future.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:19 pm Utley, Lee help Phillies extend series against YankeesThe Yankees' 27th World Series title will have to wait. Chase Utley hit two more home runs and the Phillies held off a Yankees' rally for a 8-6 win, forcing a Game 6 on Wednesday.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm Saints stay perfect with 35-27 win over Falcons (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:11 pm Burnett a bust in Game 5, Yankees thumped by Phils (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:54 pm Saints ground Falcons to tie franchise-best 7-0 start (Reuters)Reuters - The New Orleans Saints tied a franchise-record 7-0 start to the season by holding off NFC South opponent the Atlanta Falcons 35-27 on Monday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:48 pm Utley ties Jackson's record for homers in a Series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:37 pm 'Colbert Report' will sponsor U.S. speedskating squadThe "Colbert Report" will be the primary sponsor for the U.S. speedskating team.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm Washington Capitals say Alex Ovechkin 'week to week' with injuryCapitals two-time league MVP Alex Ovechkin remains day to day with an upper body injury.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:11 pm Doughty leads Kings to 5-3 win over Coyotes (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm Browns can first-year GM Kokinis after 1-7 startSeveral reports say Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis has been fired by the 1-7 team.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm Cleveland Browns GM George Kokinis out; head coach Eric Mangini staysGeorge Kokinis is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after less than one year on the job. The manner in which he will make his official exit was in dispute Monday, according to team and league sources.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm 'Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after captureManu Ginobili had to get rabies shots after swatting a bat during a game on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 9:25 pm Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo have an agreement in principle on contract extensionThe Boston Celtics and Rajon Rondo have an agreement in principle on a contract extension.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 9:12 pm Shocking claims Melbourne Cup winAustralian racehorse Shocking thwarts an historic British-trained victory as he edges out Crime Scene to win the Melbourne Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 9:08 pm PGA Tour suspends Doug Barron one year for positive drug testDoug Barron became the first player on the PGA Tour to violate its performance-enhancing drug policy and has been suspended for one year.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 8:02 pm Raiders planning evaluation of Cable allegationsThe Oakland Raiders enter their bye week in similar fashion to the way they started their season: coming off a close loss to the San Diego Chargers and with more allegations being thrown at coach Tom Cable.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 6:13 pm Beckham to return to AC Milan in JanuaryDavid Beckham will return to Milan on loan in January after the Italian club reached an agreement with the L.A. Galaxy.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pm Chiefs agree to cut Johnson's suspension to weekThe Kansas City Chiefs, apparently fearful of losing in arbitration, agreed Monday to cut Larry Johnson's suspension in half for making gay slurs.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm England striker Wayne Rooney becomes a fatherWayne Rooney has become a father for the first time, which could rule him out of United's CL clash with CSKA Moscow.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pm PGA Tour golfer banned for dopingDoug Barron becomes the first golfer to be banned for taking a performance-enhancing drug.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pm Magic defends slams of Isiah in bookMagic Johnson on Monday addressed criticisms he made about Isiah Thomas that revealed a split between the two former friends.
Source: SI.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm Doping body wants Agassi answersThe World Anti-Doping Agency writes to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) over Andre Agassi's admission he took crystal meth in 1997.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm Serena breaks prize money mark, tops $6.5 millionSerena Williams has set the record for single-season prize money in women's tennis by topping $6.5 million in 2009.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm Rested Federer happy in Basel, handles RochusRoger Federer made a winning return from a six-week break on Monday, beating Olivier Rochus of Belgium 6-3, 6-4 at his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:27 pm WADA contacts ATP over AgassiThe World Anti-Doping Agency has asked tennis authorities to investigate Andre Agassi's admission that he took crystal meth in 1997.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm Davydenko, Berdych advance at ValenciaNikolay Davydenko of Russia has cruised into the second round of the Valencia Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Colombian qualifier Alejandro Falla.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pm Haye 'aiming to knock out Valuev'David Haye will aim to knock out Nikolay Valuev when they meet for the Russian's WBA heavyweight crown on Saturday, says Haye's trainer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
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