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Baseball results

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Reuters - July 3 (Reuters) - Major league Baseball results on Friday (home team in CAPS) NY YANKEES 4 Toronto 2 CHICAGO CUBS 2 Milwaukee 1 (10 innings)

Richards on fire in Golden League

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:54:00 GMT

AFP - OSLO (AFP) - Sanya Richards of the USA set a year best time Friday in winning the 400m Golden League meeting at Oslo in 49.23sec.

Yellow jersey contenders step out of Tour shadows

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

AFP - MONACO (AFP) - Who really has a chance of winning this year's yellow jersey at the Tour de France became a shade clearer here Friday, a day before the race clicks into gear with a potentially revealing time trial.

Armstrong can cause an upset, Hincapie says

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONACO - Veteran rider George Hincapie helped Lance Armstrong win seven straight Tour de France titles and believes his old friend could surprise a lot of people this year.

Lance Armstrong under doping watch at Tour de France

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:23:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - PARIS - France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year.

Tour de France ready for start with Lance Armstrong back

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:21:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONACO - The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong in the lineup. Saturday's first short stage may show whether Armstrong is ready to challenge for another title.

Speedskating great Claudia Pechstein gets two-year doping ban

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:14:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Claudia Pechstein of Germany was given a two-year ban Friday because of a doping offence.

Roddick roars after Federer magic show

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer sprinkled his magic all over Center Court on Friday before Andy Roddick bludgeoned Andy Murray into the hallowed turf to leave Britain still seeking its first post-war men's singles finalist at Wimbledon.

Dalglish back at Liverpool

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:50:00 GMT

AFP - LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) - Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish is returning to Anfield to take up a role in their academy and become a global ambassador for the club, the Premier League side announced Friday.

Canadian women's water polo team advances to quarters at University Games

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:49:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - BELGRADE, Serbia - The Canadian women's water polo team defeated Japan 10-5 to advance to the quarter-finals at the World University Games on Friday.

Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-2 for eighth win in nine games

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:48:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways.

BRIEF-Soccer-French midfielder Bardon heads back to Levski

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Reuters - SOFIA, July 3 (Reuters) - French midfielder Cedric Bardon has rejoined Levski Sofia from last season Champions League surprise package Anorthosis Famagusta, the Bulgarian champions said on Friday.

ANALYSIS-Soccer-Owen jumps at chance to revive flagging fortunes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Reuters - MANCHESTER, England, July 3 (Reuters) - Michael Owen has grabbed the chance to resurrect his career by joining Manchester United and pledged to repay manager Alex Ferguson for giving him a platform on which to shine with the Premier League champions.

Two-year blood doping ban for Pechstein

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:25:00 GMT

AFP - BERLIN (AFP) - German speedskate star Claudia Pechstein on Friday hotly proclaimed her innocence after the International Skating Union handed her a two-year ban for blood doping which would force her to miss next year's Winter Games in Vancouver.

Echenique leads French Open at halfway stage

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:20:00 GMT

AFP - VERSAILLES, France (AFP) - Argentina's latest golfing discovery, Rafa Echenique, grabbed the halfway lead in the 4million euros French Open at Le Golf National on Friday.

BRIEF-Soccer-Former Blackburn manager Ince returns to MK Dons

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:17:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Former Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince has rejoined Milton Keynes Dons, the English League One (third division) side said on Friday.

SCORECARD:

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - Here are the sports results from Friday:

Canadian hurdlers finished third and fifth at Bislett Games

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - OSLO - Priscilla Lopes-Schliep came third and fellow Canadian Perdita Felicien finished fifth Friday in the 100-metre hurdes at the Bislett Games.

Belgian star Tom Boonen cleared to ride in Tour de France

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONACO - Belgian rider Tom Boonen has been cleared to compete in the Tour de France but fears his lack of preparation will hurt his chances to win the best sprinter's green jersey for a second time.

I'd almost written off Grand Slam dream: Roddick

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:53:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick admitted on Friday that he was so depressed about his game 12 months ago that he was convinced he'd never reach another Grand Slam final.

Swedish right wing Samuelsson joins Canucks

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Reuters - VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks beefed up their offense by signing Swedish right winger Mikael Samuelsson on a three-year deal on Friday.

Australia's North finds Test bearings

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:28:00 GMT

AFP - WORCESTER, England (AFP) - Marcus North all but booked his place in Australia's side for next week's first Ashes Test after making a century Friday in his final innings before the series opener with England.

Striker Michael Owen joins Manchester United on two-year deal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:25:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - LONDON - Michael Owen has joined English champion Manchester United, a striking reversal of fortunes for an injury-plagued striker who had been consigned to the England scrap heap by Fabio Capello.

Roger Federer, Andy Roddick to meet in third Wimbledon final

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:22:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - LONDON - Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.

Talks to avert WC2010 workers strike resume

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:00 GMT

AFP - JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Unions representing workers at South Africa's World Cup stadiums will resume wage talks on Monday to avert a strike that could delay construction deadlines, SAPA news agency said on Friday.

Sturridge signs for Chelsea

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea announced Friday they had signed teenage striker Daniel Sturridge from Premier League rivals Manchester City on a four-year deal after the player's contract at Eastlands expired.

Canada opens Rugby World Cup qualifying road against U.S. Eagles

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - Looking to move into the fast lane to the Rugby World Cup, Canada plays the U.S. Eagles on Saturday (4 p.m. ET) in Charleston, S.C. in the opening match of a two-leg qualifying series.

Tournament host Woods takes control at Congressional

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Reuters - BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Tiger Woods played the role of inhospitable host by soaring to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National on Friday.

Roddick beats Murray, faces Federer in Wimbledon final

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:32:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's dream of becoming the first British men's Wimbledon champion since 1936 on Friday with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) semi-final victory.

Carlos Sastre: Lance Armstrong needs to learn about respect

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:21:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONACO - Defending Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre says Lance Armstrong could use a lesson in respect after the Texan reportedly called the race last year "a bit of a joke."

Venus faces little sister Serena in fourth Wimbledon final

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:19:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - LONDON - Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely, and even lets her little sister pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Owen completes suprise Manchester United move

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:14:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen has completed a surprise free transfer move to Manchester United, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

FACTBOX-Soccer-Manchester United signing Michael Owen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:05:00 GMT

Reuters - July 3 (Reuters) - Factbox on striker Michael Owen who left Newcastle United for Premier League champions Manchester United on Friday.

Burnett hands Blue Jays first loss in new stadium

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:21 GMT

CBC - The Toronto Blue Jays made their first trip to new Yankee Stadium on Friday and were handed a 4-2 loss by former Toronto starter A.J. Burnett.

Soccer-Owen signs for Manchester United, club says

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Reuters - MANCHESTER, England, July 3 (Reuters) - Michael Owen has joined Manchester United on a two-year contract, the Premier League champions said on their website on Friday.

Cervelo Test Team enjoying early success on pro cycling tour

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:32:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - How do you follow seeing someone ride your bike to victory in the Tour de France? If you're Gerard Vroomen and Phil White, you start your own team.

Man United close in on shock Owen move

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:12:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Premier League champions Manchester United's move to sign England striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal was nearing completion on Friday.

Soccer-Dalglish returns to Liverpool in academy role

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Kenny Dalglish has returned to Liverpool in a coaching and ambassadorial role, the Premier League club said on Friday.

BRIEF-Soccer-Chelsea sign striker Sturridge from Man City

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Chelsea made their second transfer swoop in two days when they signed Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge on a free on Friday.

India elect to field against Windies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT

AFP - GROS ISLET, St. Lucia (AFP) - India won the toss and decided to take the field on Friday in the third One-day International against West Indies at the Beausejour Cricket Ground.

Rain reduces 3rd ODI to 41 overs a side

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT

AFP - GROS ISLET, St. Lucia (AFP) - Play started two hours and five minutes late, following rain in the third One-day International between West Indies and India on Friday at the Beausejour Cricket Ground.

Blackburn to get Bobo: report

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:41:00 GMT

AFP - ROME (AFP) - Former Italy striker Christian Vieri is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

Boston to stage Milan derby

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:39:00 GMT

AFP - ROME (AFP) - The first Milan derby of the season will take place in Boston in the United States where Inter Milan and AC Milan will play a friendly on July 26.

Williams sisters united ahead of final battle

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - The Williams double act put on a confident show on the eve of their Wimbledon final clash, making it clear the weight of facing each other as competitors has not put a strain on their relationship as team mates or sisters.

Real Madrid defend spending spree

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:00 GMT

AFP - MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has defended his side's spending spree on new players like Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the cash-rich club can afford it.

US seeks third-straight Gold Cup crown

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:36:00 GMT

AFP - SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) - The United States, fresh off a runner-up showing in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, will take an expanded roster into their first game of the CONCACAF Golf Cup on Saturday.

Student Federer passes latest examination

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer accumulates records like other players tally up double faults and if anything the Swiss maestro gets more inspired every time he chalks up a new line in the sport's annals.