Hertha 0-0 Liverpool: Andriy Voronin misses a penalty
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Andriy Voronin missed a penalty in Berlin last night as Liverpool showed just why they need to sign Robbie Keane.
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July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Robinho ready to step into Didier Drogba’s Chelsea boots
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Robinho and Didier Drogba are poised for a £40million Spanish swap between La Liga and the Premier League.
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Reading chase Dundee striker Noel Hunt
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Reading have stepped up their bid to sign Dundee United striker Noel Hunt.
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Malaria could rule Kolo Toure out of Arsenal season start
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is believed to have contracted malaria while holidaying in his native Ivory Coast.
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Reyes’ HR helps Mets tie Phils for first (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
For the second consecutive night, the New York Mets built a three-run lead going into the ninth inning against Philadelphia. This time, they had Billy Wagner ready to close it out — and that made all the difference. “He makes it easy,” Jose Reyes said. Reyes’ three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the Mets, with Wagner back from a sore shoulder, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by…
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Jones, Hudson hurt in Braves’ victory (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson. Then Hudson departed with a tender elbow. Jones strained his left hamstring, and Hudson left after six shutout innings with tightness in his right elbow, tempering the glow of the Braves’ 9-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.
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Hester skips Bears camp in holdout (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears’ first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout. Hester, a two-time Pro Bowler, was placed on the Bears’ Reserve/Did Not Report list. “I’m not coming,” Hester told the Chicago Tribune in a phone interview.
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Rafa Benitez Keane to boost Liverpool’s strike force
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Rafa Benitez insisted he was working “very hard” to bring in a new striker after watching Liverpool fire blanks in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium last night.
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10 Things… about new West Ham signing Valon Behrami
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Lazio star Valon Behrami has completed his £5million move to West Ham United, signing a five year deal.
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Source: Goodell watching Favre situation (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell’s interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.
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Naked ambition gets Romanian striker a trial at Lincoln City
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Lincoln City are keen on signing Romanian striker Adrian Patulea after he got the club’s attention with a naked training ground stunt.
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Birmingham tell QPR Martin Taylor is staying
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Birmingham have told QPR to forget about signing Martin Taylor after assuring the defender he will play a key role in their bid for promotion.
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Federer loses in return to ATP action (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France’s Gilles Simon in a second-round match Wednesday night. Federer, who won the tournament in 2004 and ‘06, was playing his first match since losing the Wimbeldon final in five sets to Spain’s Rafael Nadal. “That’s just unbelievable for me to win against him,” Simon said.
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Haladas 1-1 Arsenal: Theo Walcott top boy now
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
Theo Walcott showed he has inherited more than Thierry Henry’s No.14 shirt as he saved Arsenal from defeat on their tour of Hungary.
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Debate: Was it fair of Villa fans to boo Gareth Barry?
July 24, 2008 at 01:07 by admin
3,000 Aston Villa fans rose to their feet and booed last season’s Villa Park golden boy Gareth Barry last night during a friendly at Walsall.
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Preston 0-1 Everton: Phil Jagielka heads Toffees home
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
Phil Jagielka headed Everton’s first win of the season at Deepdale.
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LeBron likely will miss exhibition game (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday’s exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday. “If the gold medal game was tomorrow, he’d play,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said.
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Mussina wins, Yanks’ home streak now 10 (AP)
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
Mike Mussina entered this season almost an afterthought in the Yankees’ rotation, the old man on a staff of budding stars. What a difference four months makes. Mussina walked off the Yankee Stadium mound Wednesday to rousing “Mooose!” calls from the sold-out crowd, having thrown eight economical innings in New York’s 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins for their 10th straight home victory.
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Ben Foster backed as answer to England’s goalkeeper problem
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
SIR ALEX FERGUSON tipped Ben Foster to become England’s first-choice keeper after watching him impress in the second of Manchester United’s pre-season tour games.
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Aston Villa move to beat Sunderland to Younes Kaboul
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
Aston Villa have made a late bid to hijack Younes Kaboul’s move to Sunderland.
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Darius Henderson joins Sheffield United from Watford
July 24, 2008 at 00:07 by admin
Sheffield United have signed Darius Henderson from Championship rivals Watford for £2million.
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Manchester City want Djibril Cisse to solve striker crisis
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Exclusive: Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is making a shock bid to bring Djibril Cisse back to the Premier League - after running into a striker crisis.
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Sabathia 4-0 with Brewers after 3-hitter (AP)
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Throwing a complete game is a big deal these days. Unless you’re CC Sabathia feasting on a new league. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound left-hander went nine innings for the third straight time for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night. “He’s got unbelievable stuff,” catcher Jason Kendall said.
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Wigan bidding to bring back Fulham’s Jimmy Bullard
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Wigan boss Steve Bruce is making a shock £3million bid for Jimmy Bullard after losing patience for Lee Cattermole.
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Source: US swimmer Hardy tests positive (AP)
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Swimmer Jessica Hardy’s trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance. Hardy’s “A” sample from the recent U.S. Olympic trials tested positive, according to a person familiar with the test results who told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said the banned…
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Hawks’ Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United States. The Hawks had the right to match an offer from another NBA team, but not from an international club.
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Fulham outbid Wigan for Andy Johnson with £10.75m offer
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is set to shatter his signing record with a stunning £10.75million raid for Everton striker Andy Johnson.
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West Ham sign Lazio star Valon Behrami for £5m
July 23, 2008 at 23:07 by admin
West Ham have signed Swiss international Valon Behrami from Lazio on a five-year deal.
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Hall’s 9th-inning HR lifts Brewers (AP)
July 23, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Bill Hall, stuck in a third base platoon much of the season because of troubles hitting right-handed pitching, is making his case to become a full-time player. Hall homered to snap a late-inning tie for the second straight game, both off right-handers, and the Milwaukee Brewers also caught up with Kyle Lohse, beating the St.
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Roy Keane takes inspiration from rugby All Blacks
July 23, 2008 at 02:07 by admin
Roy Keane has revealed how rugby’s hard men in New Zealand are inspiring his push for success at Sunderland.
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