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'Psychic' octopus in Germany predicts Spain victoryAn octopus in Germany with a string of correct predictions foresees a World Cup semi-final victory for Spain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am Johannesburg Journal: Blank Spaces Fill World Cup’s Crime ScorecardA cataclysmic wave of violent crime in South Africa, the fear of so many World Cup killjoys, has simply not occurred.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am Mature Germany ready to sink Spain (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 2:55 am End to long national nightmare finally within view (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 2:43 am Rossi set for shock early returnSeven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi will have a private test ride on Wednesday - only a month after breaking a leg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jul 2010 | 2:42 am England have Ashes edge - WarneShane Warne says this winter's Ashes series marks England's best chance of success down under in over 20 years.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jul 2010 | 2:27 am A-Rod, Sabathia lead Yankees past Athletics 6-1Alex Rodriguez hit his 21st grand slam and added a solo shot for his 597th home run, helping CC Sabathia win his seventh straight start in the New York Yankees' 6-1 victory over the OaklandSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:52 am A-Rod, Sabathia lead Yankees past Athletics 6-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:52 am LeBron James to Announce Plans on ESPN TelecastLeBron James will announce his plans for free agency at 9 p.m. Thursday in an hourlong live broadcast on ESPN.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am Sousa confirmed as Leicester bossLeicester City name former Swansea boss Paulo Sousa as their new manager.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:20 am Australia welcomes back SemenyaAustralia would welcome controversial South African athlete Caster Semenya back to the track, a top ranking Athletics Australia official said Wednesday. Semenya was given the green lightSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:18 am Germany-Spain feels more like a World Cup final (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:18 am After week of waiting, NBA picture may be changing (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:16 am Netherlands into WCup final, 3-2 over Uruguay (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:13 am Armstrong loses ground at Tour de France (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:12 am Armstrong loses ground at Tour de FranceLance Armstrong has good reason to be frustrated. Although the 38-year-old American posted his best time trial result in five years before handling treacherous cobblestones sections withSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:12 am Los Angeles Clippers reach deal with Vinny Del Negro to coach The Los Angeles Clippers have reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:09 am 2010 NBA free agency: Sources: LeBron James to announce decision Thursday LeBron James is planning to announce the team with which he will sign during a one-hour special on ESPN Thursday night, ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard has learned through independent sources.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:01 am Yankees 6, Athletics 1: Rodriguez Has 2 Homers; Sabathia WinsAlex Rodriguez set the tone with a grand slam in the third and added a solo shot in the sixth. He now has 597 career home runs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:01 am Reyes Returns, Adjusting His HittingThe Mets' shortstop, a switch-hitter, will bat exclusively right-handed for now as he recovers from an oblique injury.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am S.Korea's F1 on track for late AugustSouth Korea aims to complete work by late August on the track for its first Formula One race, a month later than scheduled, organisers said Wednesday. The 5.6-kilometre (3.5-mile) track...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am Rockies score nine in ninth to rally past Cards Seth Smith's three-run homer off Ryan Franklin with two outs in the ninth capped a nine-run rally as the Rockies stunned the Cardinals 12-9.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:49 am Dutch joy as 32-year wait endsElated Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk fulfilled a 32-year dream on Tuesday by steering his team into the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. It was a long time coming but Van...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:47 am No charges filed for shooting after Michael Vick birthday party Police said they know who was responsible for shooting another man following Michael Vick's birthday celebration, but the shooter will not be charged "at this time" because the victim has not cooperated with investigators.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:45 am Six players commit to the 2010 All-Star Home Run Derby Six All-Star players have committed to participate in the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:45 am Bob Probert, Renowed Hockey Brawler, Dies at 45Probert was known as one of the most talented fighters in the N.H.L., and could also skate and score. But he also battled substance abuse.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:40 am Sports of The Times: Separated by a Goal in 2008, and by Nothing NowSpain beat Germany, 1-0, to win the European Championship in 2008, but their meeting in the World Cup semifinals Wednesday may be an even bigger game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:40 am Tiger Woods confronted with personal questions at news conference in Ireland After another warm welcome from the Irish public, Tiger Woods turned curt and dismissive at a news conference Tuesday when asked about his state of mind since the sex scandal that's wrecked his marriage.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:34 am NBA star LeBron James remains mum on future plansNBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James enlivened the wait with his first Twitter post, but gave no indication of his future plans. The 25-year-old Cleveland star has heard pitches from atSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:34 am Ticket to South Africa Germany vs Spain World Cup semifinal previewGermany and Spain will light up the scoreboard in their World Cup semi.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:23 am Germany Is Winning With Lahm Replacing Ballack as CaptainPhilipp Lahm, a 26-year-old defender, has become Germany’s captain in the absence of the injured Michael Ballack and has his team in the World Cup semifinals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:10 am On Soccer: Forlán Is a Leader and Scorer, but Not a FinalistStriker Diego Forlán nearly lifted a depleted Uruguay team to the World Cup pinnacle.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:10 am Jersey Swaps, a Ritual That Comes With a StoryThe exchanging of jerseys at the end of a soccer match is a ritual that is unique to the sport.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:09 am Angels wait in vain for a win in ChicagoThey muster hardly any offense and fall to the White Sox, 4-1.Reporting from Chicago — The Angels spent much of Tuesday waiting.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:08 am Angels wait in vain for a win in ChicagoThey muster hardly any offense and fall to the White Sox, 4-1. Reporting from Chicago — The Angels spent...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:08 am Clippers reach deal with Del Negro to coach (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:05 am Dodgers dig deep to beat Marlins, 7-3L.A. hits three homers, Rafael Furcal stays hot and Vicente Padilla has another solid outing. Florida Marlins...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:05 am Dodgers dig deep to beat Marlins, 7-3L.A. hits three homers, Rafael Furcal stays hot and Vicente Padilla has another solid outing.Florida Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad took the mound with a perfect 2-0 record in two starts at Dodger Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:05 am Shin Is on the Mend After AppendectomyAn emergency appendectomy cost Jiyai Shin the No. 1 ranking, but she's back on course.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am Clippers choose Vinny Del Negro as their new coachThe former Chicago coach edges out Dallas assistant Dwane Casey for the job after two sets of interviews with the team's higher-ups. He hits the ground running even though it's not official.The former Chicago coach edges out Dallas assistant Dwane Casey for the job after two sets of interviews with the team's higher-ups. He hits the ground running even though it's not official.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am Clippers choose Vinny Del Negro as their new coachThe former Chicago coach edges out Dallas assistant Dwane Casey for the job after two sets of interviews with the team's higher-ups. He hits the ground running even though it's not official. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am Fan falls from second deck at Rangers' BallparkARLINGTON, Texas(AP) The Texas Rangers ' offense picked up where it left off in June, even though Josh Hamilton 's hot streak at home and their 17-hit attack wasn't on the minds of players after a 12-1 rout of the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:50 pm Smith's HR caps 9-run 9th; Rox stun Cards 12-9DENVER(AP) Seth Smith 's three-run homer off Ryan Franklin with two outs in the ninth capped a nine-run rally as the Colorado Rockies stunned the St. Louis Cardinals 12-9 on Tuesday night.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:50 pm Woods turns icy at personal questions in IrelandSource: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:50 pm LBJ, Wade, Bosh to talk WednesdaySource: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:50 pm Unexpected moment propels Holland into World Cup finalThe Netherlands is headed to its first World Cup final since 1978, thanks to a 3-2 victory over Uruguay -- and what may have been the goal of the tournament, writes Joe Posnanski.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:50 pm Report: James to reveal decision on ESPN showESPN is reporting that LeBron James will announce his NBA plans on its network Thursday night at 9 p.m. in an hourlong special.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:40 pm Sparks fall down early and can't get back up in loss to PhoenixL.A. trails, 30-10, after one quarter and never seriously threatens in a 98-89 loss at Staples Center that drops the team's record to 4-13. WNBA scoring leader Diana Taurasi has 30 points for the Mercury.Each of the Sparks' three previous games against Phoenix this season had been decided by a single point.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:30 pm Sparks fall down early and can't get back up in loss to PhoenixL.A. trails, 30-10, after one quarter and never seriously threatens in a 98-89 loss at Staples Center that drops the team's record to 4-13. WNBA scoring leader Diana Taurasi has 30 points for the Mercury...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:30 pm Dodgers get 3 HRs in 7-3 win over MarlinsMatt Kemp hit his fourth homer in six games, Rafael Furcal had three RBIs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Florida Marlins 7-3 on Tuesday night. Vicente Padilla (3-2) allowed two...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:26 pm Cleveland Indians-Texas Rangers game stopped after fan falls onto lower deck A male spectator fell from the second deck onto the field level seats while leaning to catch a foul ball at Rangers Ballpark.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:21 pm Rockies rally for 9 in 9th for win over Cards (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:21 pm Rockies rally for 9 in 9th for win over CardsSeth Smith's three-run homer off Ryan Franklin with two outs in the ninth capped a nine-run rally as the Colorado Rockies stunned the St. Louis Cardinals 12-9 on Tuesday night. It was...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:21 pm Report: ESPN to air LeBron's decision Thursday (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:15 pm Baseball needs to let its stars, all of them, come out and playOutmoded rules and misguided selectors are taking a lot of the shine off of the All-Star game. Omar Infante? Evan Meek? There has to be a better way to do this, and here are a few suggestions.Outmoded rules and misguided selectors are taking a lot of the shine off of the All-Star game. Omar Infante? Evan Meek? There has to be a better way to do this, and here are a few suggestions.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:13 pm Baseball needs to let its stars, all of them, come out and playOutmoded rules and misguided selectors are taking a lot of the shine off of the All-Star game. Omar Infante? Evan Meek? There has to be a better way to do this, and here are a few suggestions. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:13 pm Germany and Spain in fight for finalJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Germany and Spain do battle on Wednesday for the right to meet the Netherlands in the World Cup final, in a semi widely expected to be one of the most exciting...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:03 pm Jones hits 399th homer as White Sox top Angels 4-1Andruw Jones hit his 399th career home run and the Chicago White beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 despite losing starter Jake Peavy in the second inning because of an injury. Alex Rios...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:00 pm Landing Paul Konerko is probably just wishful thinking for AngelsThe slugging first baseman might stay in Chicago after all now that the White Sox are making a run in the American League Central. Reporting...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:25 pm Landing Paul Konerko is probably just wishful thinking for AngelsThe slugging first baseman might stay in Chicago after all now that the White Sox are making a run in the American League Central.Reporting from Chicago — Gazing at Paul Konerko from their dugout could be the closest the Angels get to the Chicago White Sox first baseman this season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:25 pm Colborne may have crucial shiftJoe Colborne’s natural position is center. But if the Bruins approach their 2008 first-round selection and ask him to strap on the pads, the 20-year-old won’t hesitate to inquire about goaltending...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Beckett takes another stepThe only spectators were a handful of teammates, there was no umpire, and the scoreboard lights were turned off. But Josh Beckett treated his simulated game at Tropicana Field yesterday like it was the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Rise and shine?In 2007, just a year after he was drafted in the second round, Milan Lucic made the Bruins out of training camp. The following year, Blake Wheeler jumped from college hockey to the NHL. This past season,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm No gain, just pain for SoxMost Red Sox fans did not realize that Niuman Romero was on the roster until the fourth inning last night when Kevin Youkilis limped off the field with the latest injury to befall the team.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Spain-Germany matchup is not the same oldGermans feature a much younger team than when the two nations, which play Wednesday in a World Cup semifinal game, met at the 2008 European Championships final won by Spain.Germans feature a much younger team than when the two nations, which play Wednesday in a World Cup semifinal game, met at the 2008 European Championships final won by Spain.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 9:52 pm JaMarcus Russell arrest stems from two-month investigation The arrest of JaMarcus Russell for alleged possession of codeine syrup resulted from a two-month undercover investigation that could result in more arrests.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 9:44 pm Trojans release top recruit Seantrel Henderson from scholarshipThe 6-foot-8 offensive linemen, rated by many experts as the No. 1 prospect in the country, apparently asked for his release in the wake of severe NCAA sanctions against the USC football program. He reportedly is considering Miami and Ohio State.Seantrel Henderson, USC's top football recruit and a player many experts considered the No. 1 college prospect in the nation, was released from his scholarship by the Trojans on Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:47 pm Gut feeling: LeBron will have to choose among three teamsLeBron has decided ... on when he'll announce his decision: Thursday night on ESPN. But where will he land? And will Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh join him? Ian Thomsen weighs in.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:36 pm Dutch beat Uruguay to reach World Cup final Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben scored second-half goals and the Netherlands withstood a late charge to beat Uruguay 3-2 and advance to the World Cup final.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 8:36 pm Flat tire may doom Lance Armstrong's chances in Tour de FranceHe slips from fifth to 18th overall after Stage 3, in which he had to fix flat on the sixth of seven sections of cobblestones. Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara retakes the yellow jersey.Reporting from Arenberg, France — A punctured tire may have popped the balloon of Lance Armstrong's Tour de France chances Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:46 pm Manny Pacquiao makes a concession in order to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr.Promoter Bob Arum says Pacquiao has agreed to a significant concession on the Mayweather camp's pre-fight drug screening plan.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:45 pm Dutch benefit from Suarez absenceRelentless Netherlands wears down spirited Uruguay.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2010 | 6:44 pm 2010 NBA free agency: Toronto Raptors would OK Chris Bosh sign-and-trade with Cleveland Cavaliers The Toronto Raptors have told the Cleveland Cavaliers they will do a sign-and-trade with them for Bosh, according to several league sources.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 5:53 pm Dutch down Uruguay 3-2 to reach World Cup finalThe Netherlands is headed to the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. Two huge goals in a three-minute span lifted the Dutch to a 3-2 victory and ended Uruguay's surprising run.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:57 pm Recruit Henderson gets out of USC letter of intentLOS ANGELES (AP) -Southern California has released top recruit Seantrel Henderson from his national letter of intent.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:32 pm Holland shines to reach World Cup finalRobben uses his head to get Holland into World Cup final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:29 pm Pakistan wrap up Twenty20 seriesPakistan wrap up the Twenty20 series against Australia with a confident 11-run win at EdgbastonSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:10 pm Spain can make history - CasillasSpain skipper Iker Casillas believes Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany is the most important game in the country's history.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:04 pm Fan risks life for World Cup final ticketIt's safe to say that Maurice Meyer would do just about anything to get a ticket to the World Cup final, and it's also safe to say that what he did isn't at all safe.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:56 pm Mahut takes three-set win at Newport in 83 minutesNicolas Mahut had it a bit easier this time.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:21 pm Holland shines to reach World Cup finalHolland reaches World Cup final for first time since 1978.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:25 pm Woods spurns Open links practiceTiger Woods reveals he will not play any links golf in practice ahead of next week's Open at St Andrews.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:11 pm 'Outraged' Blanc prepares to rebuild France teamNew France coach Laurent Blanc plans to rebuild the national team with only players he can trust.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:44 am Kleybanova, Medina Garrigues advance in BudapestTop-seeded Alisa Kleybanova has beaten Sesil Karatantcheva in a first round match at the Budapest Grand Prix.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 11:17 am Kim and Toms withdraw from OpenAmerican world number 11 Anthony Kim and former US PGA champion David Toms both pull out of next week's Open Championship at St Andrews.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:32 am Tom Verducci: True, no-nonsense All-Star teamsBloated teams. Utility players. Setup men. Had enough of all the All-Star roster foolishness? Tom Verducci has. Here are the guys he says really deserve to be on the AL and NL squads.Source: SI.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 10:04 am Hushovd beats Thomas to stage winThor Hushovd outsprints Geraint Thomas to win stage three of the Tour de France but the Briton climbs to second overall.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 9:51 am Athlete Semenya free to competeSouth African athlete Caster Semenya is given the all-clear to return to competition by the International Association of Athletics Federations.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 9:43 am Pennetta breezes into second round of Swedish OpenFlavia Pennetta has breezed through to the second round of the Swedish Open with a straight-sets victory over Anna Brazhnikova.
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