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League Managers'Association chief: 'give managers final say on transfers'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:07:57 +0000

LONDON - The resignations of Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishley illustrate why managers must be given the final decision in transfer dealings, the chief executive of the League Managers' Association sai...

Massa, Ferraris lead first Belgian Grand Prix practice

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:35:01 +0000

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium - Felipe Massa and former world champion Fernando Alonso each dominated a practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday. Overall, Ferrari came out on top with Mas...

Romanian gymnast Marian Dragulescu retires due to health reasons

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:35:22 +0000

BUCHAREST, Romania - Four-time world champion gymnast Marian Dragulescu is retiring because of health reasons and plans to become a trainer. One of the world's top vaulters, the 28-year-old Dragule...

Brazilian coach Emerson Leao beaten in visit to former club

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:35:18 +0000

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazilian coach Emerson Leao was attacked and beaten by a group of old foes during a visit to his former club. Leao, a former Brazil coach and goalkeeper, was attacked by eight ...

Massa, Ferraris leads first Belgian Grand Prix practice

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:51:52 +0000

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium - Felipe Massa edged Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen to set the fastest time in Friday's first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. The two drivers stayed in fron...

Snider continues to impress as Jays rout Twins 9-0 to sweep season series

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:40:10 +0000

TORONTO - Travis Snider has already impressed the Toronto Blue Jays with his poise at the plate and ability to handle the bat. On Thursday night he gave the team a first-hand glimpse of his raw power ...

SCORECARD:

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:38:52 +0000

Here are the sports results from Thursday: NFL N.Y. Giants 16 Washington 7 American League baseball Toronto 9 Minnesota 0 Tampa Bay 7 N.Y. Yankees 5 L.A. Angels 7 Detroit 1 Fi...

Baseball roundup: Thursday's action on the diamonds

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:40:05 +0000

At this point in another dismal season, the Cincinnati Reds are looking for any reason to feel a little better about themselves. How about this: At least they're not in last place. Toronto native J...

Djokovic, angered by comments by Roddick, defeats him at US Open

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:40:04 +0000

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic heard what Andy Roddick said about him and didn't like it one bit. Still, as much motivation as Djokovic might have had, and as well as he played in their U.S. Open quarte...

Djokovic, angered by opponent Roddick, defeats him at U.S. Open

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:40:22 +0000

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic heard what Andy Roddick said about him and didn't like it one bit. Still, as much motivation as Djokovic might have derived, and as well as he played in their U.S. Open qu...

Djokovic, angered by opponent Roddick, defeats him at US Open

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:04:07 +0000

Djokovic, angered by comments from opponent Roddick, beats him at U.S. Open

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:49:24 +0000

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic heard what Andy Roddick said about him and didn't like it one bit. Still, as much motivation as Djokovic might have derived from that, and as well as he played in their U....

Giants kick off Super Bowl defence with win over rival Redskins

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:46:07 +0000

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with defence, and they kicked off the defence of that title with more of the same. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan an...

Roddick loses to Djokovic at Open; Federer reaches semifinal

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:27:41 +0000

NEW YORK - Betrayed by his big serve, 2003 champion Andy Roddick lost to Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in the U.S. Open quarter-finals Thursday night. Two points from forcing a fifth set at...

Snider continues to impress as Blue rout Twins 9-0 to sweep season series

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:27:42 +0000