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Fifa issues Nigeria ban deadlineFifa will expel Nigeria from world football - unless the country's government overturns a two-year ban of the national team by Monday 1700 BST.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:15 am O'Neill backing for winter breakAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill joins a growing list of managers to call for a winter break in the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:11 am James gets visitors, and Gay gets a big contract (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:04 am Seattle Seahawks 2010 Season PreviewThe Seattle Seahawks have become football's version of the house you drive by that's always being remodeled. At some point, it dawns on you that the owners of this house might not have a plan.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:01 am Friday's gossip columnReal Madrid bid for Van Persie and James to stay at Portsmouth, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am Woods questioned over doctor linkTiger Woods is interviewed as a witness by US authorities investigating Canadian doctor Anthony Galea, who is charged for unlawfully treating athletes with human growth hormone.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:26 am Hodgson offers Dalglish new roleNew Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson offers Kop legend Kenny Dalglish a new, enhanced role after beating the Scot to the top job at Anfield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:21 am Nationals 2, Mets 1: Johan Santana Has Strong Outing, but Mets FalterThe Mets’ ace had his best performance in his last five starts, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings while striking out seven.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am Serena braces for Wimbledon final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am Brazil, Netherlands to clash in explosive quarter-final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:57 am Byrnes, Hinch booted in Diamondbacks shakeup (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am Nets, Knicks woo NBA superstar LeBron James (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:09 am Live - Wimbledon 2010Andy Murray faces world number one Rafael Nadal as he bids to end Britain's 72-year wait for a men's singles finalist at Wimbledon.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:03 am 2010 World Cup: Brazil’s Beautiful Game Now Has Tougher EdgeLong known for flair and athleticism, Brazil is succeeding at this World Cup with the help of its physicality.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:56 am Okada quits role as Japan coachJapan coach Takeshi Okada to resign after his side's World Cup last-16 penalty shoot-out defeat by Paraguay.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:51 am Germans play mind games with Argentina (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:44 am Sports Business: What James Would Mean to Knicks’ or Nets’ NetworksIf LeBron James signed with either the Knicks or the Nets, it would allow the MSG Network or the YES Network to boost advertising rates and eventually increase subscriber fees.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:40 am Roundup: Diamondbacks Fire Manager Hinch and General Manager ByrnesThe Arizona Diamondbacks have fired Manager A. J. Hinch and General Manager Josh Byrnes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:40 am Innovative football coach Don Coryell dies at 85 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:31 am Innovative football coach Don Coryell dies at 85Don Coryell, one of the founding fathers of the modern passing game, has died. He was 85. The San Diego Chargers confirmed Coryell died Thursday at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in suburban...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:31 am Williams Makes the Final as Her Serve Does the WorkSerena Williams will face Vera Zvonareva, the 21st seed, in the women’s final Saturday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:31 am Sports of The Times: In South Africa, Diversions Far From the FieldWith two days off between the end of the Round of 16 and the start of the World Cup quarterfinals, four journalists took a trip to a wildlife game preserve outside Johannesburg.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am Against Ghana, Uruguay Will Be the Villain AgainUruguay continues to play with a villain’s reputation, but in this World Cup, it has traded the brutish tackles of the past for goals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am For Lance Armstrong, 2,000 Miles to Go Under a Dark CloudLance Armstrong says this will be his last Tour de France, a race he has won a record seven times.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am Woods’s Practice Partner, Arjun Atwal, Steals Show in AT&T NationalArjun Atwal of India, who birdied seven holes and bogeyed three, led a group of six players tied at 66 after the first round of the AT&T National.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am Woods puts himself in a holeHitting driver on all but three holes, Tiger Woods had his best round all year off the tee. On half of the holes at Aronimink, he had birdie putts inside 20 feet. It was more reason for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:23 am Woods puts himself in a hole (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:23 am 2010 NBA free agents: New Jersey Nets brass in Ohio for courtship of LeBron James The New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks met with LeBron James on Thursday as the courtship of the two-time NBA MVP begain in earnest.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:21 am What LeBron probably soon will realizeYou know what's infinitely less fun than it sounds? Being recruited, writes Joe Posnanski. As soon as LeBron James chooses a team, he will be despised by every one of the other cities.Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:17 am Phil Jackson will return to chase Los Angeles Lakers three-peat Phil Jackson is returning to the Lakers bench for an 11th season.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:16 am South Korea coach Huh steps downHuh Jung-moo confirms he will leave his post as South Korea coach after the team were knocked out of the World Cup at the last 16 stage.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:15 am Maple Leafs add F Armstrong in 3-year deal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:15 am Maple Leafs add F Armstrong in 3-year dealThe Toronto Maple Leafs have added another gritty forward, signing free-agent Colby Armstrong to a $9-million, three-year deal. Colby spent the past two seasons with the Atlanta...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:15 am Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year dealSharks general manager Doug Wilson targeted Niittymaki in the opening minutes of free agency, and Niittymaki was thrilled that the first inquiry about his services came from Western...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:14 am Zvonareva faces big odds against Serena WilliamsVera Zvonareva has never played in a Grand Slam final before. At No. 21, the Russian is the second-lowest ranked player ever to reach the Wimbledon women's final. Her opponent is the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:04 am Zvonareva faces big odds against Serena Williams (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:04 am Don Coryell dies at 85; longtime coach of the San Diego ChargersHe spent 14 seasons as an NFL head coach, five with St. Louis and nine with San Diego. His famed 'Air Coryell' offense led the league in passing yardage every season from 1978 through 1983.Don Coryell, longtime coach of the San Diego Chargers and architect of an ahead-of-its-time passing offense, died Thursday. He was 85.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am Don Coryell dies at 85; longtime coach of the San Diego ChargersHe spent 14 seasons as an NFL head coach, five with St. Louis and nine with San Diego. His famed 'Air Coryell' offense led the league in passing yardage every season from 1978 through 1983. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am USC parts ways with running backs coach Todd McNairHe is first staff member to lose job in aftermath of major sanctions levied by NCAA against football program. NCAA had found McNair 'knew or should have known' about violations involving Reggie Bush. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am USC parts ways with running backs coach Todd McNairHe is first staff member to lose job in aftermath of major sanctions levied by NCAA against football program. NCAA had found McNair 'knew or should have known' about violations involving Reggie Bush.Todd McNair, USC's running backs coach for the last six seasons and a key figure in the NCAA's investigation of the school's athletic department, became the first staff casualty in the aftermath of major sanctions levied against the program.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am GM Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch fired by Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Josh Byrnes on Thursday night in a shakeup at the top of a team cemented in last place in the NL West for the second year in a row.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:52 am Source: Amare Stoudemire long shot to return to Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire now appears to be a long shot to return to Phoenix after opting out of the last year of his contract and negotiations on a new deal with Suns owner Robert Sarver broke off late Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:48 am Cleveland Cavaliers hire Byron Scott as head coach With LeBron or without LeBron, Byron Scott is back coaching in the NBA.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:46 am Don Coryell, NFL coach and innovator, dies at 85SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Don Coryell, the innovative coach whose San Diego Chargers teams featured some of the most dynamic passing attacks in league history, has died. He was 85.Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:37 am Bulls meet with WadeCHICAGO (AP) -Dwyane Wade grew up in Chicago and still makes his offseason home there.Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:36 am With or without LeBron, Scott to coach CavaliersCLEVELAND (AP) -- With LeBron or without him, Byron Scott has decided to get back on an NBA sideline.Source: SI.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:35 am Injury forces Owen to quit rugbyA knee injury forces Saracens, Wales and British & Irish Lions number eight Michael Owen to retire from playing.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:34 am Jered Weaver hardly wavers in earning Angels victoryIn 2-1 win over AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the right-hander gives up but two hits in seven scoreless innings. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am Jered Weaver hardly wavers in earning Angels victoryIn 2-1 win over AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the right-hander gives up but two hits in seven scoreless innings.In 2-1 win over AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the right-hander gives up but two hits in seven scoreless innings.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am Former San Diego Chargers coach Don Coryell dies at 85 Don Coryell, the innovative coach whose San Diego Chargers teams featured some of the most dynamic passing attacks in league history, has died. He was 85.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am Helene Elliott: For now, Kings can't get Ilya KovalchukWord is that the free-agent left wing is aiming high when it comes to money and the Kings are uncomfortable with that. The deal isn't dead, but it doesn't look good, either. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am Helene Elliott: For now, Kings can't get Ilya KovalchukWord is that the free-agent left wing is aiming high when it comes to money and the Kings are uncomfortable with that. The deal isn't dead, but it doesn't look good, either.As night fell on the launch of the NHL's annual exercise in throwing money at problems, the Kings had not signed free-agent left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, the marquee player and prolific scorer they need and had targeted.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am Slumping Diamonbacks shake up managementPHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have taken drastic measures following a poor first half to the season by firing manager A.J. Hinch along with general manager Josh...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:02 am Bourn hits 2-run triple in 10th, Astros win 6-3Michael Bourn hit a two-run triple in the 10th inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Luke Gregerson (2-3) walked Humberto Quintero...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:47 pm Astros 6, Padres 3, 10 innings,Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:44 pm Cavaliers name Scott as new head coachNEW YORK (Reuters) - Former coach of the year Byron Scott was charged with bringing the Cleveland Cavaliers their first NBA title after he was named their new head coach late on Thursday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:43 pm D-backs clean house; Kirk Gibson named skipperPHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Diamondbacks have fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Josh Byrnes.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:42 pm Australia stands by Howard after ICC snubCricket Australia Friday stood by its nomination of former prime minister John Howard to the sport's governing body, but said it would hold an emergency meeting to discuss his controversialSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:37 pm Angels' Jared Weaver shuts down Rangers in 2-1 victoryWeaver allows two hits over seven innings as Angels take two of three games away from the Rangers and former Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 11:35 pm NHL defensemen bring in big bucks in free agencyTeams spend large amounts on deals for top-tier defensemen while skimping on goaltenders during the first day of free agency. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:52 pm NHL defensemen bring in big bucks in free agencyTeams spend large amounts on deals for top-tier defensemen while skimping on goaltenders during the first day of free agency.Top-tier defensemen signed for top dollars Thursday in the first hours of NHL free agency, but goaltenders took a worse beating than the stock market.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:52 pm NBA free agency: Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade arrives at United Center Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade visits the Bulls on the first day of NBA free agency.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:50 pm USC parts ways with running backs coach Todd McNairHe is first staff member to lose job in aftermath of major sanctions levied by NCAA against football program. NCAA had found McNair 'knew or should have known' about violations involving Reggie Bush. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:31 pm Matt Kemp's benching linked to argument with Dodgers' bench coachTeam sources say Kemp objected when Bob Schaefer noted that he hadn't backed up second base on an errant throw. 'It's just between me and Matt, and it's no big deal,' Schaefer says.The benching of Matt Kemp this week resulted in part from an argument he had with bench coach Bob Schaefer on Saturday, according to team sources.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:10 pm Matt Kemp's benching linked to argument with Dodgers' bench coachTeam sources say Kemp objected when Bob Schaefer noted that he hadn't backed up second base on an errant throw. 'It's just between me and Matt, and it's no big deal,' Schaefer says. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:10 pm 2010 NHL free agents: Ottawa Senators sign Sergei Gonchar The Senators have signed Sergei Gonchar to a $16.5-million, three-year deal.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:05 pm Chase Utley of Philadelphia Phillies to miss eight weeks following surgery Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will need surgery on his sprained right thumb and is expected to miss 5 to 6 weeks, according to a source.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:03 pm With Phil Jackson back, so are LakersNever mind about LeBron James or Dwyane Wade — the L.A. coach's return is the big deal. Never mind about...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:02 pm With Phil Jackson back, so are LakersNever mind about LeBron James or Dwyane Wade — the L.A. coach's return is the big deal.Never mind about LeBron James or Dwyane Wade — the L.A. coach's return is the big deal.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:02 pm Varitek to miss six weeksRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek suffered a broken foot Wednesday night and is expected to miss six weeks. That led to the team acquiring Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros yesterday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Arjun Atwal, Joe Ogilvie, Nick Watney, Jason Day tied for AT&T National lead Arjun Atwal learned years ago to stop comparing himself with Tiger Woods during their many practice rounds together in Florida. There was no comparison Thursday in the opening round of the AT&T National.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 9:59 pm Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda bears psychological scars from taking a line drive to the headThe pitcher, who was struck by a batted ball in Arizona last year, seemingly has overcome any fears while he's on the mound. Off the mound, though, the incident still affects him.On the surface, everything appears fine. More than fine, actually.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 8:50 pm Trojans confident they can 're-recruit' top prospect Seantrel HendersonThe 6-foot-8, 300-plus-pound offensive lineman, considered by some the best major-college football recruit in the nation, has not shown up for summer school classes at USC. That has increased speculation that he wants to be released from his scholarship and play elsewhere.Seantrel Henderson, the nation's biggest — and by many ratings, the best — major-college football recruit, didn't show up for summer school classes at USC this week.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 6:42 pm Utley out at least 8 weeksPITTSBURGH (AP) -- Phillies star second baseman Chase Utley will be out at least eight weeks after having surgery on his injured right thumb, a major setback for the two-time defending NL champions.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 6:27 pm World Cup finals possibilities boggle the mindColumnist Grahame L. Jones looks at who rates among the remaining eight.Columnist Grahame L. Jones looks at who rates among the remaining eight.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jul 2010 | 5:54 pm Jackson puts off retirement, will return to LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) -Lakers coach Phil Jackson will return next season, putting off retirement for at least another year to chase his 12th NBA championship.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 5:26 pm Brazil and Holland should be a crackerBrazil, Netherlands are loaded with talent, but only one can survive at the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2010 | 5:19 pm Serena, Zvonareva survive semisWIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Russia's Vera Zvonareva has advanced to her first Grand Slam final after rallying to defeat unseeded Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova 3-6, 6-3 6-2 in the semifinals of Wimbledon.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:46 pm Handicapping the World Cup quarterfinalsThe road to the World Cup goes through here.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:39 pm Dutch boss calms hopes of classicNetherlands coach Bert van Marwijk warns that Friday's quarter-final against Brazil might not be the feast of football some expect.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:04 pm Knicks give LeBron optionsFollowing the Nets' meeting early Thursday, the Knicks' contingent got their crack at LeBron James in Cleveland to offer at least two options to the two-time MVP.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:52 pm Time for Donovan to say goodbye to MLSIt's time for America's World Cup hero to find a new home.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:35 pm Joe Lemire: Pirates and Orioles heading for historically woeful seasonsThere's movement atop the weekly Power Rankings (hello, Rangers), but the basement belongs to the Orioles and Pirates. Joe Lemire puts their historically awful seasons in perspective.Source: SI.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:46 pm Henin: Elbow injury will force me to skip U.S. OpenSeven-time Grand Slam champion Justine Henin says she will miss the U.S. Open after partially tearing a ligament in her right elbow during a fall at Wimbledon.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:20 pm Zvonareva bests Pironkova to reach Wimbledon finalSerena Williams defeated unseeded Petra Kvitova in straight sets to reach her third straight Wimbledon final and sixth overall.
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