Saturday, 15 August 2009
More Chelsea Signings Due
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has not yet ruled out making another signing this summer.
Benitez moans about fixtures again
The first moan about fixture scheduling of the new season has come from Rafael Benitez.
Benitez said: "It would be interesting to see how the fixtures are done because every year we seem to have a difficult away game.
"It will be tough against a good team and a manager (Harry Redknapp) with experience. But we will try to get all three points."
Rafa: We Don't Need Big Names
Rafa Benitez insists his Liverpool squad does not need any more big-money acquisitions.
Federer and Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters
Roger Federer suffered a stunning collapse and Rafael Nadal's creaky knees weren't strong enough to carry him into the semi-finals as the world's top two players crashed out of the Montreal Masters on Friday.
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tennis
Woods opens commanding lead at gusty Hazeltine
Tiger Woods answered every challenge with a brilliant display of power shot-making on a hot, windy day at Hazeltine to seize a commanding four-stroke lead after 36 holes of the U.S. PGA Championship.
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golf
Friday, 14 August 2009
Woods still leads as he begins second round
Late starter Tiger Woods was still in the lead when he began his U.S. PGA Championship second round as strong gusts blew across the monster, 7,674-yard Hazeltine National.
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golf
Sprint showdown the highlight of world champs
When it comes to showdowns, athletics has seen nothing like it since the days of Ben Johnson v Carl Lewis more than 20 years ago.
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athletics
Vick ready for return to football
Disgraced NFL star Michael Vick made his first public appearance for the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday and expressed remorse for bankrolling a dogfighting ring, an offense that sent him to prison.
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american football,
nfl
Sabathia dominant as Yankees crush Mariners 11-1
CC Sabathia enjoyed another superb outing on the mound to help the New York Yankees kick off their 10-game road trip with a crushing 11-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
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baseball
Disgraced Vick gets "second chance"
Quarterback Michael Vick, released from jail in May after serving 23 months for bankrolling a dogfighting ring, has been given a "second chance" by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed a two-year deal with the team.
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american football,
nfl
Sizzling Tiger takes command at Hazeltine
The ominous figure of four-times winner Tiger Woods seized control of the U.S. PGA Championship on Thursday, firing a flawless five-under-par 67 to charge one stroke clear in the opening round.
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golf
Torres, no excuse for reds
Fernando Torres believes Liverpool have the talent and experience to win the title.
Why Wenger Turned Down Real
Arsene Wenger says he would have betrayed his beliefs had he left Arsenal for Real Madrid.
Rio tips top four to be challengers
Rio Ferdinand expects the same old rivals to be challenging Manchester United.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Hunt Completes Hull Switch
Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt has completed his move from Reading to Hull.
Anelka Set For Contract Talks
Nicolas Anelka's agent says the striker is to hold talks with Chelsea over a new deal.
Drop Bopara & Bell
Allan Lamb has called on England's selectors to make major changes for the final Ashes Test.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Francisco blasts Phillies to victory over Cubs
Ben Francisco's 12th inning homer provided the winning run for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, the blast ensuring the World Series champions avoided a fourth straight loss.
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baseball
New dad Federer wins on return in Montreal
Roger Federer pointed to a little ring rust rather than the joys of becoming a new dad after beating Frederic Niemeyer 7-6 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the third round of the Montreal Masters.
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tennis
Wizards sign ex-San Antonio forward Oberto
The Washington Wizards added some depth to their inside game by signing free agent forward Fabricio Oberto, the team said Tuesday.
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basketball
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal
Rafael Nadal's tender knees passed their first test when the Spaniard returned to action on Monday in a doubles win at the Montreal Masters.
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tennis
Ivanovic discovers cure for serving yips
Former world number one Ana Ivanovic said she may have found a cure for her serving problems after reaching the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Monday.
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tennis
Celtics re-sign "Big Baby" Davis
The Boston Celtics have re-signed forward Glen 'Big Baby&'; Davis, the NBA team said on Monday.
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basketball
Sunday, 9 August 2009
Yankees blank Red Sox for sixth successive win
The New York Yankees streaked to their sixth consecutive win, shutting out the slumping Boston Red Sox 5-0 behind CC Sabathia's strong pitching on Saturday.
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baseball
Hayes among five enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame
The late Bob Hayes, whose lightning speed won him fame on Olympic tracks and in NFL stadiums, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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american football,
athletics,
nfl
Blackhawks star Kane arrested for robbing cabbie
Patrick Kane, the star winger for the Chicago Blackhawks, was arrested on Sunday and charged with robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, New York, according to Buffalo police.
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ice hockey,
nhl
Aussies level Ashes
Australia beat England by an innings and 80 runs to level the Ashes Series at Headingley.
Strauss not hitting the panic button
Reaction from the England camp after the fourth Ashes Test at Headingley.
Ponti Is One In A Million
Stotsford finished third as Gio Ponti lifted the Arlington Million on Saturday.
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horse racing
Harrington Ready For Tiger Tussle
Padraig Harrington is preparing to go into battle against Tiger Woods on Sunday.
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golf
England's Failings Exposed
Justin Langer produced a damning dossier written highlighting England's weaknesses.
Knights freefall as Eels power on
Newcastle&'s 2009 freefall reached terminal velocity on Sunday as the Knights crashed out of the NRL top eight with a 40-8 loss to a Parramatta side whose bubble refuses to burst.
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rugby
Jets get season off the ground
Newcastle Jets super-subs Jason Naidovski and Sean Rooney came to the rescue as the Jets stole a 3-2 A-League win over Wellington Phoenix at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
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football
Magic day for slick Swans
Adam Goodes turned on a football clinic as Sydney Swans celebrated Michael O'Loughlin's 300th AFL game with a 55-point win against Richmond at the MCG.
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rugby
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