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Paul the 'psychic' octopus predicts Spain will win World Cup finalAn octopus in Germany credited with psychic powers predicts that Spain will defeat the Netherlands in the World Cup final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2010 | 4:18 am Germany coach 'to continue' with new contract (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am Live text - Tour de France stage sixMark Cavendish chases his second stage win of the Tour on the longest stage, a 227.5km ride from Montargis to Gueugnon.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:46 am Soccer Remains Least Statistical of Major SportsA new breed of statisticians and companies is turning its attention to analyzing soccer.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am Norman pulls out of St. Andrews (AP)AP - Greg Norman has decided against going to St. Andrews this year, pulling out of the British Open and the Wednesday exhibition of former champions on the Old Course.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am Millions of Canadians glued to World Cup as soccer gains momentum country-wideTORONTO - Canadian fans gripped with soccer fever and gearing up for Sunday's World Cup final are getting some advice from a barkeep who's seen an "unbelievable" spike in business. GetSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am NBA giant James to join stars at Miami Heat (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am Live - British GP practicePractice is under way at Silverstone ahead of what could be a defining weekend at the British Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:23 am Yankees 3, Mariners 1: Rodriguez Heats Up Late (Sound Familiar?), and Yankees WinThe Yankees third baseman battered Mariners closer David Aardsma for a go-ahead two-run single that boosted the Yankees to a 3-1 victory against Seattle.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am LeGone: LeBron James dumps Cleveland for Miami (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:56 am Tough Tour start has Armstrong pining for old days (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:49 am N.B.A.’s Season of Suspense Ends as James Chooses MiamiThe decision by LeBron James, the most coveted free agent in league history, ended a frantic recruitment period that lasted eight days and involved six teams.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am Mark Cavendish wins Stage 5 of Tour de FranceThe emotional Columbia-HTC rider finishes in 4 hours, 30.50 minutes on the 116.,5-mile trip from Epernay to Montargis, France. Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara retains the yellow leader jersey. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am Many All-Stars will see something extra in their checksDozens of players have contracts that call for benefits from $25,000 to $125,000 if they make the team. Dodgers are in the minority, giving no such extra incentive but paying more in guaranteed money.Dozens of players have contracts that call for benefits from $25,000 to $125,000 if they make the team. Dodgers are in the minority, giving no such extra incentive but paying more in guaranteed money.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am Many All-Stars will see something extra in their checksDozens of players have contracts that call for benefits from $25,000 to $125,000 if they make the team. Dodgers are in the minority, giving no such extra incentive but paying more in guaranteed money...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am Paul Goydos shoots 59 to open John Deere Classic Paul Goydos on Thursday became the fourth player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59, putting up a 12-under score in the opening round of the John Deere Classic.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:58 am NYC: Soccer Fans With Roots Abroad Await a Final ClashThe World Cup final pits Spain against the Netherlands, and New Yorkers, if they care, are split.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:50 am Agent: David Lee agrees to sign-and-trade to Golden State Warriors David Lee's agent says he has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:49 am Sources: Miami Heat trade Michael Beasley to Minnesota Timberwolves for 2011 second-round pick The Miami Heat have found a trade taker for Michael Beasley that will create more salary-cap space for the dramatic transformation of their roster.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:48 am Nick Swisher, Joey Votto win vote for final All-Star Game spots Reds first baseman Joey Votto and the Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher have been chosen by fans for the final roster spots for Tuesday's All-Star Game.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:47 am Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says LeBron James quit during playoffs Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says LeBron James "quit" during the playoffs and should be accountable for his actions.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:42 am Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan acknowledges possibility of group not owning club Rangers president Nolan Ryan acknowledges possibility of group not owning club.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:41 am Chicago News Cooperative: For Rookie Wonder, a Rare Seat on the BenchGordon Beckham, the White Sox’s rookie wonder of 2009, has slipped this year, to the point of being replaced in the lineup.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:40 am Chicago News Cooperative: A Chicago Company Puts Its Stamp on Man UAon, the No. 1 insurance broker in the world, signs a deal with Manchester United, perhaps the planet’s most famous sports team.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:40 am Birmingham to extend McLeish dealBirmingham manager Alex McLeish is set to be offered an improved contract once Blues owner Carson Yeung and chairman Peter Pannu return from the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:34 am On Baseball: Mets Knuckleballer Dickey Keeps His Fingers CrossedThe Mets’ R. A. Dickey, who starts against the Atlanta Braves on Friday to complete his remarkable first half, embodies the power of an ever-hopeful outlook.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am Swisher Wins Last Spot on A.L. All-Star TeamNick Swisher’s Twitter feed helped him collect 9.8 million votes, edging Kevin Youkilis of Boston to send Swisher to his first All-Star Game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am Schneider's homer in 12th lifts Phillies past RedsPHILADELPHIA(AP) Unhappy with a defensive gaffe, Brian Schneider made up for it at the plate.Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:28 am Goydos fires 59 at PGA's John DeereSource: SI.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:28 am James' move to Miami a heartbreaker for ClevelandLeBron James will join Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Heat next season. The decision makes sense, but Joe Posnanski wonders how the The King could be so cold to his hometown.Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:28 am 2010 NBA free agency: LeBron James announces he'll sign with Miami Heat LeBron James put the NBA on notice Thursday night, joining Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am LeBron James looks neither royal nor loyalOn an ESPN show, the King shows up a supportive community. On an ESPN show, the King shows up a supportive community...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am LeBron James looks neither royal nor loyalOn an ESPN show, the King shows up a supportive community.On an ESPN show, the King shows up a supportive community.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am Knicks sign Lee for $80M, then trade to WarriorsNEW YORK (AP) -- David Lee is headed from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal, the All-Star forward's agent said Thursday.Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:25 am From South Florida: James and Heat Must Win to Earn Miami’s RespectWhether LeBron James’s decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Heat earns him lasting attention in a football-oriented town will depend on how much he wins.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:20 am From The Garden: Knicks Fans Stunned but Not Surprised by a Single Word: MiamiKnicks fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden were disappointed but not surprised by the announcement of Miami.
Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:20 am Clayton Kershaw, Rafael Furcal shine in Dodgers' 3-2 win over ChicagoThe pitcher goes eight innings to match his career high, in arguably one of his best starts. Furcal reaches base four times and gets a two-run home run. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:08 am Clayton Kershaw, Rafael Furcal shine in Dodgers' 3-2 win over ChicagoThe pitcher goes eight innings to match his career high, in arguably one of his best starts. Furcal reaches base four times and gets a two-run home run.In the last week or so, there's been a major change in the Dodgers' clubhouse.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:08 am Fans select Swisher, Votto for final All-Star spotsNEW YORK (AP) -- Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto and the New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher have been chosen by fans for the final roster spots for Tuesday's All-Star game in Anaheim.Source: SI.com | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:02 am Heat deal Beasley to Timberwolves for draft pickMINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Miami Heat just cleared a little more room for LeBron James.Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:57 pm Clippers add Randy Foye, Ryan GomesThey don't get LeBron James, but a couple of free-agent pieces are added.Free-agent floodgates opened even more Thursday and NBA executives started making deals, including two by the Clippers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:34 pm Clippers add Randy Foye, Ryan GomesThey don't get LeBron James, but a couple of free-agent pieces are added. Free-agent floodgates opened even more...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:34 pm Issue is not why James left Cavs, it's howLeBron James has redefined himself with his widely anticipated, and nonetheless, shocking decision to join the Miami Heat. In years to come, he promises to play less like Michael Jordan and perform more like an open-floor version of Magic Johnson, as he creates plays for Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:29 pm Paul Goydos shoots a 59 at John Deere ClassicHe matches the best round in PGA Tour history, but leads by only a stroke over Steve Stricker at the John Deere Classic.SILVIS, Ill. — After four months of pretty lousy play on the PGA Tour, Paul Goydos managed to turn things around just a bit: He shot a 59.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:29 pm Paul Goydos shoots a 59 at John Deere ClassicHe matches the best round in PGA Tour history, but leads by only a stroke over Steve Stricker at the John Deere Classic. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:29 pm A-Rod delivers in 9th, Yankees win 6th straight (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:24 pm A-Rod delivers in 9th, Yankees win 6th straightAlex Rodriguez punched a two-run single into right field in the ninth inning to give the Yankees their first lead, and Mariano Rivera closed out New York's 3-1 victory over the Seattle...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:12 pm Coach & staff in Steelers exodusSheffield Steelers coach Dave Matsos, general manager Mike O'Connor and club founder David Simms resign, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:12 pm 2010 NBA free agents: New York Knicks celebrate Amare Stoudemire acquisition The New York Knicks celebrated the signing of Amare Stoudemire on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:06 pm LeBron James walks away from Cleveland for MiamiPerhaps the most hysterically-hyped free agent in sports history, James announced Thursday night on national TV that he plans to leave Cleveland to join the Miami Heat for a chance to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:05 pm Yankees 3, Mariners 1Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 11:04 pm Cavs owner says LeBron James quit in playoffs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:55 pm Heat ship Beasley to Minnesota Timberwolves for 2011 2nd-round pickLeBron James. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press late Thursday night that the Heat have agreed to send forward Michael Beasley to the Timberwolves for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:55 pm Heat ship Beasley to Timberwolves for draft pickThe Miami Heat just cleared a little more room for LeBron James. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press late Thursday night that the Heat have agreed to send...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:49 pm Johnson, Parra lead Arizona past Marlins 10-4Kelly Johnson and Gerardo Parra matched their career-highs with four hits apiece and Arizona snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Florida Marlins 10-4 on Thursday night in frontSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:44 pm S.African amateur in hunt at LPGA US Women's OpenBrittany Lang battled through the unrelenting heat to fire a two-under 69 and take a one-shot lead over South African Kelli Shean after the first round of the US Women's Open. Lang, who...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:42 pm Kershaw, Dodgers beat Cubs 3-2 in series openerRafael Furcal hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in their series opener Thursday night. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:34 pm Dodgers 3, Cubs 2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:31 pm Jimenez earns 15th win as Rockies sweep Cards Ubaldo Jimenez became the first pitcher to reach 15 wins before the All-Star break in 10 years, allowing three hits over eight innings, and the Rockies beat the Cardinals 4-2Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:24 pm LeBron is now the king of what, exactly? (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:07 pm Jerry Crowe: Not all super teams win championshipsText messages from press row …Super teams don't always bring super results. …
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:02 pm Jerry Crowe: Not all super teams win championshipsText messages from press row … Super teams don't always bring super results. …Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:02 pm Seguin picking up things fastDuring the first two days of on-ice sessions at Ristuccia Arena this week, all eyes have naturally settled on Tyler Seguin, the 18-year-old with No. 57 and all the expectations of a top-two pick planted...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Morris takes NFL one year at a timePatriots running back Sammy Morris has a couple of career ideas brewing for when he retires from the NFL. But he doesn’t expect that to be any time soon. NFL - National...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Harangody grabs some more fansWith 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting and seven rebounds in the Celtics’ 86-85 summer league loss to the Pacers yesterday, second-round pick Luke Harangody continued to win over observers at the Orlando...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm Cheers in Miami, jeers in Cleveland over LeBron (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2010 | 9:35 pm Li Na says she's ready to win a tennis Slam (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jul 2010 | 9:29 pm World Cup fans left up in the airSome miss the Spain-Germany semifinal game as private aircraft help to jam the Durban airport, diverting flights to other cities.Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa — While FIFA looked for ways Thursday to reimburse several hundred very unhappy fans, authorities were still trying to piece together what went wrong when Durban's King Shaka International Airport was brought to a standstill before the Germany-Spain semifinal match.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 9:21 pm Celtics, Jermaine O'Neal agree to two-year dealBoston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says the team plans to sign six-time All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal.Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 8:13 pm Angels are shut out by White Sox, 1-0L.A. batters manage just two hits off John Danks as Chicago completes a four-game sweep. The offensive continuity has not slowed down, Manager Mike Scioscia says, it s just disappeared.Reporting from Chicago — Mike Scioscia held Hideki Matsui and Bobby Abreu out of his lineup amid deepening slumps.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 8:00 pm NBA star LeBron joins Miami HeatUS basketball star LeBron James announces on live TV that he will play for the Miami Heat this autumn, ending a year of speculation.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 7:57 pm Durant inks extensionOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally signed forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year contract extension.Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 7:15 pm 2010 NBA free agents: Kevin Durant signs max contract extension with Oklahoma Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally signed forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year contract extension.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 7:05 pm Diving is thriving at the World CupSome of the world's best soccer players are also actors, and it's tough for one busy referee to spot the floppers.Some of the world's best soccer players are also actors, and it's tough for one busy referee to spot the floppers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jul 2010 | 7:02 pm Record crowd watches Clijsters beat Serena in exhibitionA world record tennis crowd has watched Kim Clijsters defeat Wimbledon champion Serena Williams 6-3, 6-2 in an exhibition in Brussels.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 5:24 pm Dabul reaches first career semifinal at Newport eventBrian Dabul of Argentina has defeated Dustin Brown of Jamaica 6-4, 6-4 at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships to advance to his first ATP semifinal.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 5:23 pm Friday's gossip columnChelsea prepare offer for Fernando Torres, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 4:47 pm 100m star Fraser fails drugs testJamaica's Olympic and world 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser tests positive for a prohibited substance.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 4:43 pm Belhadj leaves Pompey for QatarPortsmouth's Algeria defender Nadir Belhadj joins Qatari club Al Sadd.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 4:13 pm Hispania axe Senna for British GPBrazilian driver Bruno Senna is dropped by his Spain-based Hispania team for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jul 2010 | 3:16 pm M's target big-time prospects for LeeThe Rays, Twins, Rangers, Phillies, Yankees, Reds and Mets are among the 12 to 15 teams that have inquired about star Mariners left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee, and Seattle is said to be targeting big-time prospects in return, such as Yankees' catching prospect Jesus Montero, Rangers' first-base prospect Justin Smoak, Twins' catching prospect Wilson Ramos and young Rays pitcher Wade Davis.Source: SI.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm Pennetta tops American Craybas, reach Swedish semisTop-seeded Flavia Pennetta of Italy leads the top four seeded players into the Swedish Open semifinals after beating Jill Craybas of the United States on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 12:15 pm Former champs Cornet, Szavay reach Budapest quartersFormer champion Alize Cornet of France ousted third-seeded Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6-0, 6-4 on Thursday to set up a quarterfinal with defending champion Agnes Szavay of Hungary.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jul 2010 | 12:09 pm Handicapping the 2010 World Cup finalThis is it -- Spain vs. Netherlands for the World Cup Trophy.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Jul 2010 | 8:42 am
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