Top-seeded Youzhny loses to Schukin at Swiss Open

Top-seeded Mikhail Youzhny lost to 147th-ranked Yuri Schukin of Kazakhstan in the Swiss Open quarterfinals.




Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:45 pm

FanHouse: Wright's death details start to emerge

Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:43 pm

FanHouse: LeBron's Vegas story spiked by ESPN.com

Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:43 pm

Joe Posnanski: A boulevard called Chagrin

The anti-LeBron feelings haven't died down in Cleveland. Joe Posnanski says the hatred is actually growing in a city where fans have a tough time -- understandably -- letting things go.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:43 pm

Khedira completes Madrid switch

German international midfielder Sami Khedira completes his move to Real Madrid on a five-year deal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:41 pm

Tom Verducci: Pitching expert thinks Strasburg is headed for trouble

Stephen Strasburg's trip to the disabled list is being called a conservative move, but Tom Verducci explains why one pitching expert believes the Nationals phenom is a long-term risk.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:39 pm

Tim Sypher says during trial Louisville Cardinals coach Rick Pitino never mentioned abortion

A longtime aide to Rick Pitino told jurors the Louisville men's basketball coach asked him to take a woman out of town for medical services after she said the coach got her pregnant in a one-night tryst at a restaurant.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:38 pm

Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice

Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:35 pm

Pitino aide says coach never suggested abortion

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino never said a woman who claimed the Louisville basketball coach got her pregnant after a one-night stand had to get an abortion but did advise she "go out of town" to get medical care, his longtime aide told a jury Friday.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:34 pm

Far From ’86, Davey Johnson Is at Ease With His Florida Life

Davey Johnson, who managed the Mets to their last title, has survived a bad case of managerial burnout, the loss of a daughter and a stomach ailment that might have killed him.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:30 pm

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots

The New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:29 pm

Briton Turner wins European gold

Andy Turner wins Great Britain's third gold of the European Championships in the 110m hurdles as Christian Malcom takes silver in the 200m.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:26 pm

Waiting for 600

Alex Rodriguez's chances of joining the 600 home run club in coming games, based on the length of his dry spells in the past.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:23 pm

D-backs send Jackson to ChiSox

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Dan Hudson and David Holmberg.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:22 pm

Rookies signed, sealed, delivered - San Francisco Chronicle

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Rookies signed, sealed, delivered San Francisco Chronicle Paul Sakuma / AP San Francisco 49ers first-round draft picks Mike Iupati, left, a guard from Idaho, and Anthony Davis, right, a tackle from Rutgers, pose with head coach Mike Singletary at an NFL football news conference at 49ers headquarters in Santa ... 49ers come to terms with first-round pick Anthony DavisUSA Today 49ers sign 17th pick OG Iupati to 5-year dealmsnbc.com First-round picks Davis, Iupati land five-year deals with 49ersNFL News ProFootballTalk -National Football Post -Niners Nation all 110 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:21 pm

The latest MLB trade deadline rumors

• The White Sox appear to be closing in on a deal for Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson. The White Sox have strong pitching but lost Jake Peavy for the year so they appear to want to maintain their strength. The White Sox would likely send Daniel Hudson, a pitching prospect, to Arizona along with a second prospect, also likely a pitcher. The conventional wisdom has been that the White Sox would flip Jackson for Adam Dunn to the Nationals, who have long sought Jackson. But it appears the White Sox may keep Jackson. They have been interested in Dunn, as well.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:19 pm

Eric Berry agrees to deal with Kansas City Chiefs

Safety Eric Berry, the fifth overall pick in last spring's draft, says on his Twitter account that he's reached a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:18 pm

Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson

Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:16 pm

New York Jets hand out extensions to Rex Ryan, Mike Tannenbaum - ESPN

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New York Jets hand out extensions to Rex Ryan, Mike Tannenbaum ESPN After taking the New York Jets to the AFC Championship Game last season, coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum have earned two-year extensions, the team announced on Friday. Both are now tied to the Jets for the next five seasons. ... New York Jets extend Rex Ryan's contract through 2014USA Today Jets sign coach Rex Ryan to 2-year extensionmsnbc.com Mike Tannenbaum gets his payday tooProFootballTalk NFL News -National Football Post -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com all 12 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:15 pm

Attorney: Wright's ex-wife got threatening visit (AP)

AP - An attorney says three armed men looking for Lorenzen Wright showed up at the home of the former NBA player's ex-wife about six weeks before he was found shot to death.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:15 pm

Tom Brady Q&A at training camp - Boston Globe

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Tom Brady Q&A at training camp Boston Globe Patriots quarterback Tom Brady discussed a range of topics in a meeting with reporters at training camp in Foxborough this morning. Here's the transcript of the interview, as provided by the Patriots' media relations staff. So do you feel like you're ... Tom Brady discusses contract with New England PatriotsESPN Tom Brady's Focus is on the Field, Not in Contract TalksNESN.com Tom Brady addresses contract situationProFootballTalk WEEI.com -Patriots.com -WCVB-TV all 172 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:14 pm

Spagnuolo eager to begin full-squad workouts - SI.com

Spagnuolo eager to begin full-squad workouts SI.com The Rams went through practices Friday morning for rookies, quarterbacks and players coming off injuries. Since the full squad wasn't scheduled to report until later Friday, the Rams didn't have the numbers they'd need to run at their usual high tempo. ... Sam Bradford: Bradford, Rams not close?Rotoworld.com Sam I am Not Signing YetNetDugout Rams toying with switching around OTsPro Football Weekly Boston Herald -St. Louis Post-Dispatch -RotoTimes.com all 35 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:13 pm

Oswalt makes Phillies debut against Nats - MLB.com

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Oswalt makes Phillies debut against Nats MLB.com Talk about a quick turnaround. A day after being traded to Philadelphia, Roy Oswalt will take the hill for the Phillies in the series opener Friday against the Nationals. Oswalt, who opted to waive his no-trade clause to ... Justice: Oswalt trade right move for AstrosHouston Chronicle Trading Oswalt should only be the beginningCorpus Christi Caller Times Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies is Like a Do Over for Ruben AmaroBleacher Report MiamiHerald.com -USA Today -phillyBurbs.com all 1,875 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:12 pm

West Virginia coach Bub Huggins' fall blamed on meds, empty stomach

West Virginia University says basketball coach Bob Huggins' rib-breaking fall occurred because medication taken on an empty stomach left him lightheaded.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:10 pm

Aide: Pitino never mentioned seeking abortion (AP)

AP - Rick Pitino never said a woman who claimed the Louisville basketball coach got her pregnant after a one-night stand had to get an abortion but did advise she "go out of town" to get medical care, his longtime aide told a jury Friday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:09 pm

White Sox acquire Jackson - ESPN

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White Sox acquire Jackson ESPN Daniel Hudson, who the White Sox traded to Arizona, joined "The Waddle & Silvy Show" to discuss the deal. Jackson, who threw a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, is 6-10 with a 5.16 ERA. He has thrown seven innings or more ... Getting Jackson a good move for ChiSox, but not what they needSI.com Sox trade for Jackson may be part of a bigger dealChicago Daily Herald Adam Dunn: White Sox still trying to acquire DunnRotoworld.com USA Today -Baseball America -MLB.com all 162 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:06 pm

Lemaitre completes European sprint double

Frenchman Christophe Lemaitre completed the sprint double at the European Championships here on Friday by following up his 100m triumph with victory in the 200m. Britain's Christian...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:00 pm

Yankees 11, Indians 4: The Yankees Keep Winning, as Rodriguez Keeps Waiting

In six plate appearances against six pitchers, Alex Rodriguez had one hit, a two-run single that capped the seven-run seventh inning, as his quest for 600 career home runs continued.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:58 am

Haynesworth fails 2nd straight conditioning test

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:58 am

Running With the Roosterfish

On the East Cape of Baja California, roosterfish, with their unique dorsal fins, are engaging fly fishermen on the shore who enjoy a thrill but don’t mind a workout.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:57 am

Haynesworth fails again, still can't practice (AP)

AP - Early Friday morning, the cones were lined up 25 yards apart on the field for Albert Haynesworth's conditioning test. He needed to complete the first part in 70 seconds or less to have a chance to pass.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:57 am

Massa smiles on return to scene of accident

Felipe Massa returned to the scene of his grave accident last year with a smile as he finished fourth for Ferrari in opening practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. The 29-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:55 am

David Tyree and Ike Hilliard Retire as Giants

Former first-round draft pick Ike Hilliard and Super Bowl hero David Tyree have retired as members of the New York Giants.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:52 am

Rebellin loses drug case appeal

Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin loses his appeal against being stripped of the silver medal he won in the road race at Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:51 am

Jeff Fisher explains NFL conditions tests, and Albert Haynesworth - USA Today

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Jeff Fisher explains NFL conditions tests, and Albert Haynesworth USA Today There likely are some suspicions that the "condtioning test" the Washington Redskins are administering with Albert Haynesworth is punitive, meant to single out the $100 million man for missing offseason workouts with the team. ... Albert Haynesworth apparently fails conditioning test againWashington Post Ross Tucker>INSIDE THE NFLSI.com NFLPA closely monitoring Haynesworth situationProFootballTalk WTAE Pittsburgh -WEEI.com -National Football Post all 874 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:51 am

Eric Berry agrees to deal with Kansas City Chiefs - ESPN

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Eric Berry agrees to deal with Kansas City Chiefs ESPN KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Safety Eric Berry, the fifth overall pick in last spring's draft, and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Berry also posted the news on his Twitter account. ... Berry tweets that he has deal with ChiefsKansas City Star Chiefs top pick Berry tweets his deal is doneCBSSports.com Berry, Chiefs agree to six-year, $60M contract just before campNFL News ProFootballTalk -USA Today -KWCH all 43 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:50 am

Brady says contract talks won't be distraction (AP)

AP - Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is known for being able to focus on his receivers in the face of oncoming rushers.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:50 am

Knicks' Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots (AP)

AP - Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he's come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:49 am

Ex-star pitcher re-bids on bankrupt baseball team (Reuters)

Reuters - A group led by former all-star pitcher Nolan Ryan and a minor league baseball team owner made a new bid to buy the bankrupt Texas Rangers in a move that would block an auction for the Major League Baseball team set for next week.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:48 am

Ravens' Foxworth to miss season after tearing ligament (Reuters)

Reuters - Baltimore Ravens starting cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the entire NFL season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during practice, the team said on Friday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:47 am

Mike Tanier's Training Camp Tour

Thanksgiving has turkeys, Independence Day has fireworks, and the start of N.F.L. training camp has its own predictable-yet-comforting traditions.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:47 am

Haynesworth misses training camp practice after failing conditioning test

ASHBURN, Va. - Early Friday morning, the cones were lined up 25 yards apart on the field for Albert Haynesworth's conditioning test. He needed to complete the first part in 70 seconds or...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:47 am

Ben Roethlisberger’s Journey to Notoriety

The seeds of the N.F.L. quarterback’s problems, including accusations of sexual assault, were sown long ago.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:45 am

Bruins' Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal (AP)

AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:44 am

Ravens lose starting corner Foxworth for season

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the season with a knee injury.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:43 am

Oswalt a deflection, not redemption, for Amaro - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Oswalt a deflection, not redemption, for Amaro Seattle Post Intelligencer Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - When Roy Oswalt puts on his Phillies uniform for the first time, he might have to check to make sure it is his name on the back of the jersey rather than what everyone in ... and more »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:39 am

On Soccer: The South American Merry-Go-Round of Coaching Despair

Who is ever surprised by anything Diego Maradona does, or is done to him?
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:30 am

Vomit-assault perpetrator at Philadelphia Phillies game sentenced to jail

A 21-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to jail Friday for vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:24 am

Lorenzen Wright case: Cops review handling of 911 call from cell phone

Police in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are reviewing how a 911 call from Lorenzen Wright's cell phone was handled as authorities investigate the shooting death of the former NBA player.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:15 am

Schumacher frustrated at slow Mercedes progress

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher finished 10th fastest in Friday's free practice here for the Hungarian Grand Prix and then showed his frustration at his Mercedes team's slow...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:12 am

On Baseball: Mets Take Intentional Pass on Possible Trades

While ace pitchers have recently changed teams, the Mets have resisted the temptation to trade some of their promising young players.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 11:00 am

NJ man gets jail time for vomiting on girl and her father at Phillies game

PHILADELPHIA - A 21-year-old New Jersey man has been sentenced to up to three months in jail for intentionally vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:55 am

Anderson puts England in command

Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:52 am

Webber upbeat as Vettel leads Red Bull charge

Mark Webber remained optimistic on Friday after seeing his Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel top the times in both free practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:42 am

Newman says he was fined by NASCAR (AP)

AP - Ryan Newman says he was one of the drivers fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series and hinted that Denny Hamlin was another.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:37 am

Fans Head Over Heels for Ike Davis

The Brooklyn Cyclones will immortalize Mets' first baseman Ike Davis with a head-over-heels bobblehead.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:35 am

Roy Oswalt waives no-trade clause for trade to Philadelphia Phillies

Roy Oswalt has officially accepted his proposed trade to the Phillies, a baseball source familiar with the discussions said Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:24 am

Rebellin loses Olympic doping appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin's appeal against a doping charge that saw him lose his Olympic silver medal from Beijing. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:20 am

Rebellin loses Olympic doping appeal (AFP)

AFP - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin's appeal against a doping charge that saw him lose his Olympic silver medal from Beijing.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:20 am

Rudisha leads Kenyan 800m sweep

David Rudisha easily retained his 800m title here on Friday and led Kenya to an unprecedented clean sweep, as Libya clinched their first African athletics championships medal in the men's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:17 am

Italian cyclist loses appeal against stripping of Olympic medal for doping

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin lost an appeal Friday against being stripped of his 2008 Olympic silver medal for doping. The Court of Arbitration for Sport...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:01 am

Live - European Championships day four

Britain's Andy Turner wins 110m hurdles gold, Christian Malcolm takes 200m silver, while Jessica Ennis continues her heptathlon campaign on day four in Barcelona.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 10:00 am

Chris Bosh says he always played hard with Toronto Raptors

After being called out as a quitter by his former general manager, Chris Bosh says he "put his heart and soul" into the Raptors organization and never gave up on his team.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 9:51 am

Diniz wins European gold in 50km walk

Defending European champion Yohann Diniz, of France, sprung an upset in the 50km walk with an impressive performance in the heat and humidity of Barcelona to retain his title. Diniz took
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 9:33 am

Redskins ink No. 4 pick Williams to $60M contract

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have signed No. 4 overall pick Trent Williams to a six-year, $60 million contract that includes $36.75 million in guaranteed money.
Source: SI.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 9:10 am

Melzer, Ljubicic advance to Croatia Open quarterfinals

Second-seeded Juergen Melzer of Austria has beaten Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-0 to gain the Croatia Open quarterfinals.




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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 8:29 am

Bristol City capture keeper James

Bristol City sign England goalkeeper David James following his release from Portsmouth.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 8:26 am

Dodgers talking to Cubs about Lilly - MLB.com

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Dodgers talking to Cubs about Lilly MLB.com SAN FRANCISCO -- The Dodgers have continued talks with the Cubs about acquiring left-hander Ted Lilly, who has been on their short list of starting pitching targets all month, according to baseball sources. ... Yanks reportedly shows interest in Cubs' LillyWEEI.com Cubs' Hendry has history of deadline dealsChicago Breaking Sports - Tribune MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers In Pursuit Of Cubs' Ted Lilly, Ryan TheriotSB Nation Rotoworld.com -msnbc.com -ESPN (blog) all 28 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 8:20 am

Sabella 'holding Argentina talks'

Alejandro Sabella is in talks to succeed Diego Maradona as boss of Argentina's national team, the BBC has learned.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 8:17 am

Vettel heads Alonso in practice

Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 7:37 am

Uche suffers new injury setback

Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche suffers a setback in his recovery after damaging his knee again.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 6:34 am

Garrido leaves Man City for Lazio

Lazio complete the signing of left-back Javier Garrido from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jul 2010 | 5:45 am

Ferrero Cruises Into Semis; Top Two Seeds Davydenko, Melzer Fall

Former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero avoided the seeds exodus in the quarter-finals of the ATP Studena Croatia Open Friday as he advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour 250 clay-court tennis tournament with a crushing 6-1, 6-2 win over Alexandr Dolgopolov.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 30 Jul 2010 | 5:34 am

TV Schedule: Washington

The ATP World Tour circuit continues this week with one ATP World Tour 500 hard-court tournament, part of the Olympus US Open Series, the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, in Washington D.C.. ATP World Tour stars will attempt to gain crucial match practise ahead of the US Open, the final Grand Slam championship of the year.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:01 am

Brunstrom-Nieminen Edge Top Seeds For Gstaad Final Berth

Johan Brunstrom and Jarkko Nieminen booked their places in the Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad final on Friday.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Live: X Games Day 2

Julian Christianson leads 10 to reach Hometown Heroes final

Competition begins with Hometown Heroes Street Elimination
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Midseason trading deadline: baseball's Rubicon

Teams often trade young prospects in the hope that a front-line player will propel them into the postseason. The Angels got ace Dan Haren, but what if the two young lefties they gave up as part of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Live: X Games Day 2:

Julian Chrisianson leads 10 to reach Hometown Heroes final Competition begins with Hometown Heroes Street Elimination...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Jake Brown takes gold in skateboard big air at X Games

The Australian wins the event for the second straight year, beating out Bob Burnquist with a backflip and a 540-degree spin at 21 feet, 8 inches.

Bob Burnquist had one shot Thursday night. Sitting in second place behind Jake Brown, the man who beat him for an X Games gold medal last year, Burnquist settled on a 900-degree spin, 2 ½ full air rotations — skateboarding's most difficult trick.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:24 am

Jake Brown takes gold in skateboard big air at X Games

The Australian wins the event for the second straight year, beating out Bob Burnquist with a backflip and a 540-degree spin at 21 feet, 8 inches. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:24 am

Memphis police say Lorenzen Wright was shot to death

The body of the former NBA player was found Wednesday near an apartment complex. The case is being investigated as a homicide.

Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright , whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, Tenn., was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:03 am

Memphis police say Lorenzen Wright was shot to death

The body of the former NBA player was found Wednesday near an apartment complex. The case is being investigated as a homicide. Former NBA...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:03 am

Andy Murray makes his presence felt in Farmers Classic

Top-seeded player struggles a bit in first match but advances to the quarterfinals. James Blake has fun with his friend, the Celtics' Kevin Garnett, watching.

It seems an almost casual thing for Andy Murray. He's a late-arriving but welcome guest to the Farmers Classic tennis tournament, his RSVP coming after the world's second-ranked player, Novak Djokovic, backed away from his commitment at the last minute.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Andy Murray makes his presence felt in Farmers Classic

Top-seeded player struggles a bit in first match but advances to the quarterfinals. James Blake has fun with his friend, the Celtics' Kevin Garnett, watching. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Dodgers again suffer from production issues in 3-2 loss to Padres

They lose ground in NL West race in series, as Manager Joe Torre says, 'We're playing hard but we're having too many easy innings on the offensive side.'

They lose ground in NL West race in series, as Manager Joe Torre says, 'We're playing hard but we're having too many easy innings on the offensive side.'
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:44 pm

Dodgers again suffer from production issues in 3-2 loss to Padres

They lose ground in NL West race in series, as Manager Joe Torre says, 'We're playing hard but we're having too many easy innings on the offensive side.' ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:44 pm

Qualifier Schukin Upsets Top Seed; Almagro, Gasquet Reach SFs

Kazakhstani qualifier Yuri Schukin recorded the biggest win of his career at the Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad on Friday for a place in his first ATP World Tour semi-final.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:04 pm

Wheeler receives award of $2.2m

Yesterday, two days following his arbitration hearing in Toronto, Blake Wheeler was given a one-year, $2.2 million award. Wheeler has yet to sign a contract for 2010-11. According to general manager Peter...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

USC's Lane Kiffin gets real, and that's a surprise

His reputation as a lout, a jerk, even evil personified notwithstanding, he comes across as funny and genuine at Pac-10 Media Day. It's to be determined if that lasts when the Trojans lose.

His reputation as a lout, a jerk, even evil personified notwithstanding, he comes across as funny and genuine at Pac-10 Media Day. It's to be determined if that lasts when the Trojans lose.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 |
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Welker on PUP, yet doggone good

Wes Welker may not have been in pads yesterday, but the Patriots receiver was as active as he could be the first day of training camp. Wes Welker - Training camp - Recreation...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

Followers must become leaders

It doesn’t take a three-time world champion coach to take a few pictures off the wall. Sports - Energy - Moscow - Terrorism - Price of petroleum
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

UCLA, Norm Chow agree on contract extension

It's believed the two-year extension will make him the highest-paid assistant coach in Bruins history.

UCLA will get to keep its offensive coordinator for two more seasons, as Norm Chow has agreed in principle to an extension that it is believed will make him the highest-paid assistant coach in Bruins history, an athletic department source said.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:38 pm

Melzer, Starace Win First Of Three Matches; Ljubicic Wins All-Croatian Battle

Jurgen Melzer and Potito Starace won the first of three matches they will be required to play on Friday at the ATP Studena Open, after no play was possible on Thursday due to torrential rain.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:35 pm

Angels in desperate need of a spark

They need to sweep Texas Rangers to revive playoff hopes, a tough task given their lackluster offensive efforts of late. If they fall further behind, they could look to trade veterans for prospects.

For the Angels to get even a whiff of playoff contention, they will have to sweep a three-game series from the Texas Rangers beginning Friday night in Anaheim.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:08 pm

Los Angeles Friday Preview

Five of the top six seeds are into the quarter-finals of the Farmers Classic presented by Mercedes-Benz on Friday, led by top seed and wild card entry Andy Murray of Scotland, No. 2/defending champion Sam Querrey and No. 3 Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus. The other seeds are No. 4 Feliciano Lopez of Spain and No. 6 Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia. The other unseeded quarter-finalists are former World No. 5 Rainer Schuettler of Germany, former World No. 4 James Blake, a wild card entry and the lowest-ranked player remaining at No. 117, and Colombian Alejandro Falla.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:01 pm

Gstaad Friday Preview

Two Top 20 stars are among the line-up on Friday as all four quarter-finals take to the clay courts of Gstaad.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:54 pm

Umag Friday Preview

For just the third time in Umag’s tournament history, there was a complete rain-out, as all Thursday matches were pushed to Friday (the first two rain-outs came on quarter-final Fridays in 1993 and 2001). The four second round matches from Thursday plus all four quarter-finals will hopefully be completed on Friday.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:48 pm

Lopez, Falla earn second-round wins in Los Angeles

Andy Murray had to go the distance in his Los Angeles debut, beating American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday night in a second-round match at the Farmers Classic.




Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:16 pm

Bill Dwyre: These Angels have lost their swagger

The aggressive, resourceful team we've seen most of the last decade has become passive and meek.

There has been a serious identity theft in Anaheim.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:06 pm

Kirilenko advances to quarterfinals at Stanford

Marion Bartoli, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bank of the West Classic on Thursday.




Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:00 pm

Bryans Stay On Track, Reach L.A. SFs

Top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan saved five of six break points to overcome Ernests Gulbis and Dmitry Tursunov 7-5, 6-3 in 63 minutes on Thursday for a place in the semi-finals of their hometown tournament, the Farmers Classic. Gulbis and Tursunov hit 11 aces and three doubles faults.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:59 pm

Midseason trading deadline: baseball's Rubicon

Teams often trade young prospects in the hope that a front-line player will propel them into the postseason. The Angels got ace Dan Haren, but what if the two young lefties they gave up as part of the deal develop into aces themselves?

Teams often trade young prospects in the hope that a front-line player will propel them into the postseason. The Angels got ace Dan Haren, but what if the two young lefties they gave up as part of the deal develop into aces themselves?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:52 pm

Blake To Meet Lopez; Murray Tested

Fourth seed Feliciano Lopez advanced to the quarter-finals of the Farmers Classic Thursday with a 7-6(2) 6-4 win over Dudi Sela at the ATP World Tour 250 tennis tournament in Los Angeles. The left-handed Spaniard served 12 aces and saved the line break point he faced in his first meeting with the Israeli.
Source: Tennis - ATP World Tour: Headline News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:08 pm

Misfiring dooms top seed Schiavone at Istanbul Cup

Britain's Elena Baltacha upset top-seeded Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 6-2 Thursday in the second round of the Istanbul Cup.




Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:02 pm