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Serena to face Jankovic in finalSerena Williams and Jelena Jankovic will meet in the US Open final after coming through their semis in straight sets. Ferdinand to miss England openerManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday. Bolt defeats Powell in BrusselsUsain Bolt wins the 100m at the Van Damme Memorial meeting while 800m runner Pamela Jelimo clinches the Golden League's entire $1m jackpot. Shearer cool on Newcastle vacancyAlan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange". NI fans beaten by 'security men'Two Northern Ireland soccer fans are knocked unconscious by baton-wielding security men in Slovakia. Hammers bring in Uruguayan LopezManagerless West Ham confirm the signing of Uruguayan international left-back Walter Lopez. Ferguson unfazed by Man City cashManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he is not worried about the threat posed by newly wealthy neighbours Manchester City. Man City boss cools transfer talkMan City manager Mark Hughes tells fans not to expect the arrival of a host of big-names in January. Mutu lodges appeal over damagesFormer Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu files an appeal against Fifa's ruling that he must pay the club £13.68m in damages for breach of contract. Martina appeals over 200m silverChurandy Martina appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being disqualified from the Olympic 200m final for running outside his lane and denied a silver medal. Sprinter Jones leaves jailUS sprinter Marion Jones leaves prison after serving a six-month sentence for lying about steroid use and involvement in a drugs fraud case. Villegas races to St Louis leadColombia's Camilo Villegas leads by one shot after the rain-hit first round of the BMW Championship in St Louis. LPGA scraps English 'exam' plansThe LPGA Tour decides not to pursue plans to threaten its players with suspension if they cannot speak English by 2009. McIlroy and Rumford lead MastersRory McIlroy and Brett Rumford share the lead after the second round of the Omega European Masters. Edinburgh 15-20 MunsterMunster open their Magners League campaign with a deserved win at Murrayfield. |
Giants kick off title defense by stopping RedskinsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat; surgery's setAmerican League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Reports: Arthur, Chalmers apologize, deny pot useDarrell Arthur apologized for his role in an incident at the NBA's rookie transition program earlier this week, but denied ever using marijuana, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported. Halladay solid as Blue Jays run win streak to sixVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. LPGA backs off English requirement amid criticismThe LPGA Tour has backed off plans that would have suspended players who could not efficiently speak English. NASCAR moves both races to Sunday in RichmondAnticipating strong winds and possible flooding in the Richmond area from Tropical Storm Hanna, Saturday night's Sprint Cup race was postponed until Sunday at 1 p.m. Marion Jones released from Texas federal prisonMarion Jones left a federal prison in Texas on Friday after serving a six-month sentence for lying to prosecutors about her steroid use. Pro Bowl tackle Peters rejoining Bills, ends holdoutJason Peters will end his holdout and report to the Bills on Saturday. Fast times at Brussels: Bolt beats Powell in 100mThree-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt beat fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters at the Van Damme Memorial on Friday. High jumper accused of drinking vodka at meetTrack and field's ruling body wants Ivan Ukhov to explain his conduct at the Athletissima meet in which rival high jumpers said the Russian had been drinking vodka and Red Bull during the competition. Villegas takes slim lead after first roundCamilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf Friday for different reasons, and it showed during a soggy start to the BMW Championship. Eagles' depleted receiving corps takes another hitThe Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday. Don't count on it: Angels player whiffs on 4-2 pitchThe Angels' Sean Rodriguez managed to strike out on a 4-2 pitch when the umpires and some players messed up the pitch count. Vandy edges No. 24 South Carolina for rare upsetVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. Kinsler opts for season-ending hernia surgeryRangers second baseman Ian Kinsler said Thursday that he will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia in his abdominal wall, ending his season. Stewart selects seasoned Grubb as his crew chiefTony Stewart took a big step Friday toward upgrading the personnel at Stewart-Haas Racing next season, hiring Darian Grubb away from Hendrick Motorsports to be his crew chief. ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and news |
Whitmore, Turner lead Sun over Sky for seventh straight winTamika Whitmore scored 17 points and Barbara Turner had eight of her 16 in the fourth quarter to help the Connecticut Sun beat ... Phillies shut out Mets, cut NL East lead to two gamesBrett Myers buzzed through the New York Mets' lineup, pitching eight dominant innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies to ... Heat's Chalmers issues apology to team, NBAA contrite Mario Chalmers spoke out about his banishment from the NBA's rookie symposium Friday, acknowledging that he made an ... Broken wrist sidelines White Sox MVP candidate QuentinChicago White Sox All-Star left fielder Carlos Quentin, a leading contender for the American League MVP award, will undergo surgery ... LSU, Tulane could be part of contingency doubleheaderCould the Louisiana Superdome be used as a shelter of last resort again? Weary of hurricane damage, postponements and game time ... Villegas earns one-shot edge at BMW ChampionshipCamilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf Friday for different reasons, and it showed during a soggy ... Giants' Kiwanuka accuses Redskins' Samuels of dirty playNew York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play ... LPGA backs down on English requirementThe LPGA Tour has backed off plans that would have suspended players who could not efficiently speak English. The policy was ... Two hammer throw medalists test positiveThe silver and bronze medalists from Belarus in the men's hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics were caught doping and could be ... Orioles to bring back Trembley as manager in 2009Dave Trembley was certain he would be asked to return as manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, an expectation that was ... Storm threat forces Richmond races to Sunday startNASCAR officials postponed Saturday night's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 on Friday as Tropical Storm Hanna closed in on the East Coast. Bryans team up, win men's doubles title at U.S. OpenTwins Mike and Bob Bryan won their second U.S. Open men's doubles title and sixth Grand Slam championship overall, beating Leander ... Bills' Peters ends holdout but won't play SundayThe Buffalo Bills said Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team Saturday morning. Bills ... Women's final set: S. Williams, Jankovic advance at OpenSerena Williams dealt with a strong wind much better than Dinara Safina did and won their semifinal 6-3, 6-2 Friday to get back ... Notebook: Stewart brings in Grubb as crew chiefAfter six years in a supporting role at Hendrick Motorsports, Darian Grubb will be front and center, atop the pit box as Tony ... |
Serena Williams Takes Aim at Title and Top Ranking - New York TimesUS and Cuba Find Common Ground on Field - New York TimesJets fueled for run at Pats - Chicago TribunePhils blank Mets, shrink gap in East - MLB.comBarton's 12-game thug ban - The SunRios, Halladay help Jays top Rays - MLB.comThe Crowd Falls Out of Love With Djokovic - New York TimesWhite Sox OF Quentin out two-to-three weeks, possibly longer - Sports NetworkNotre Dame looking forward to redemption - Chicago TribuneDepleted Scotland feel the heat in Macedonia - IndependentMore reinforcements on way for Sox - MLB.comLack of overtaking makes for boring races - Hamilton - guardian.co.ukEwings Induction Raises a Series of What Ifs - New York TimesNew York Jets' Schottenheimer believes Favre and offense ready to go - The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBeijing Welcomes The Disabled as China Never Has - Washington PostSt Helens 16 Wigan 16: Richards salvages pride as Wigan stand up ... - IndependentAndy Murray: King of New York - IndependentThe bountiful game - Financial TimesSerena & Jankovic ready for final - BBC SportMIXED MARTIAL ARTS Liddell, Evans Seek Chance At Title After Long ... - Washington PostMilner sets young lions on course for finals - guardian.co.ukShearer describes Newcastle system as 'dangerous' - IndependentAirline alliance refutes Virgin's claims - Financial TimesUSC trying to shake it off - Myrtle Beach Sun NewsTake New Approach for Champion - guardian.co.ukLeague bucks global trend with a season of boom without bust - guardian.co.ukJudgment on Capello clouded by craving for a continental saviour - guardian.co.ukKhan hungry to make Prescott eat his words over 'pampered' jibe - guardian.co.ukSheikh who bought City has wider goal - guardian.co.ukTrapattoni sets his sights on six-point start - guardian.co.ukOnus is on recalled Earnshaw to provide cutting edge for Wales - guardian.co.ukEcclestone warns Donington's owners over 2010 plans - guardian.co.ukZambrano feels better, Piniella gets lost - USA TodayCrates thanks 'miracle' for chance to fly the flag in the Bird's Nest - IndependentNew York Giants were impressive in debut as Super Bowl champions - The Canadian PressBradley Wiggins stars without Mark Cavendish for the Tour of Britain - Times OnlineLPGA shows it can read the writing on the wall - New York Daily NewsUSC will watch Ohio State-Ohio game for quarterback clues - Los Angeles TimesAurora Golf & Country Club closed; will reopen as public course - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comChase Tales: Heat is on at Cali - Racing - ESPN |
2-time champ Serena Williams back in US Open final (AP)Myers, Dobbs lead Phillies past Mets in opener (AP)AL HR Carlos Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat (AP)LPGA backs down on English requirement (AP)Bruce's grand slam leads Reds over Cubs 10-2 (AP)Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play (AP)Cavaliers sign F/C Lorenzen Wright (AP)Davis' grand slam, 10 walks help A's top Orioles (AP)Capello challenges Rooney to end England goal-drought (AFP)Russian league accuses NHL of breaking deal (AP)Davis leads Ball State over Navy 35-23 (AP)Two-time champ Serena beats Safina to reach US Open final (AFP)Villegas in the lead, Ryder Cup duo in the hunt (AP) |
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U.S. Paralympians Add Equality to Their GoalsMany Paralympians criticize the U.S. Olympic program for giving them fewer benefits than Olympians receive. Taking Aim at Title and Top SpotWith a fiercely executed 6-3, 6-2 semifinal victory over Dinara Safina, Serena Williams advanced the Open final. Phillies 3, Mets 0: Mets Find a Victory Is Just Out of ReachThe Mets watched their lead over Philadelphia in the National League East shrink to two games with 21 remaining, including two more against the Phillies. N.F.L. Roundup: Giants? Kiwanuka Calls Tackle by Samuels ?Out of Line?Mathias Kiwanuka spoke of how the Redskins? Chris Samuels, the left tackle, landed on him after Kiwanuka beat his block as he rushed the Redskins? quarterback. Playing Matchmaker for Reluctant TeamsA vice president of programming for ESPN helps create attractive games for television while universities try to make money. Roundup: Running Into Wind, Bolt Wins the 100 in BrusselsUsain Bolt rallied against the cold, the wind and Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds Friday at the Van Damme Memorial track meet in Brussels. L.P.G.A. Will Alter Its Policy On EnglishBowing to a torrent of criticism, the L.P.G.A. Tour on Friday dropped plans to suspend players who were not conversant in English during its golf events. Times Plans to Combine Sections of the PaperThe New York Times will reduce the number of sections printed in the New York metropolitan area, in a move to save money on production. The Arthur Ashe Crowd Has Fallen Out of Love With an Achy DjokovicFrom darling to dark knight, Novak Djokovic?s image in Gotham has taken a tumble, and his semifinal opponent Saturday, Roger Federer, is a crowd favorite. Continuing Their Reign, Bryan Twins Capture Doubles TitleBob and Mike Bryan defeated Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (12). A Wise Guy for a Team in NeedComing off the worst season in team history, the Dolphins whacked Coach Cam Cameron and empowered a football wise guy, Bill Parcells, to make their problems go away. For U.S. and Cuba, Common Ground Is on FieldFor all the cultural differences between the two teams, there is at least one bit of common ground ? each team is on the fringe of its country?s sports mainstream. Blazers? Oden Ready for His Close-Up, on the CourtGreg Oden is a curiosity looming just off the N.B.A. radar, still waiting to make a splash 15 months after Portland made him the top pick in the 2007 draft. Voice From Phillies? Past Tries to Unsettle MetsMike Schmidt, the greatest player in Phillies history, apparently tried to motivate the team before a series against the Mets. But he cound have incited the opposing team. Bats Studied, But No Changes Are ImminentDespite the study of more than 1,500 broken bats, no changes will be made in how bats are approved for major league use until the 2009 season. A Tennis Washout at 30, but Still Chasing and VolleyingSince chronic back injuries forced him to retire as a player last year at age 30, Justin Gimelstob has been juggling on-air gigs with CBS, the Tennis Channel, and tennis.com. Sports of The Times: Asking ?What If?? As Ewing Is InductedHakeem Olajuwon?s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, along with Patrick Ewing?s, was a quirk of fate and a reminder of how unsympathetic it was to Ewing.. No Honors for Ruth at House He BuiltIn the weeks leading up to the final game at the house that Ruth built, a granddaughter of Babe Ruth questions whether the franchise has properly honored his memory. Talking Business: Leaving Boardroom for SkyboxWhen you think about it, the sports business in this country is dominated by self-made men looking for mountains to conquer. |
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