Chad Gaudin: for Yankees

Chad Edward Gaudin will be playing as a right handed pitcher for the New York Yankees. The Yankees acquired pitcher Chad Gaudin from the San Diego Padres for a player yet to be decided or may be with cash considerations. Gaudin was 4-10 with a 5.13 ERA for the Padres.

England cricket team evacuated at 5 a.m. after fire alarm

LEEDS - England’s Ashes side were evacuated from their hotel this morning hours before the start of the fourth Test against Australia following a fire alarm. According to The Mirror, the players and staff were removed from the Radisson SAS Hotel and were forced to wait outside amid heavy rain in Leeds.

Andre Ethier hits HR to help Dodgers win over Braves 5-4

LOS ANGELES — Comeback wins have become commonplace this season for the stubborn Los Angeles Dodgers, especially the walkoff kind. And unlike that team down the freeway in Anaheim, they don’t need the Rally Monkey to cavort on the scoreboard when things get tight.

Owen will prove his class for Man U, says Fergie

LONDON - Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson is insisting that striker Michael Owen will score goals for the club this season after securing a free transfer from Newcastle. Owen missed four good chances against Valencia on Wednesday and has scored just four goals in six pre-season games.

No. 1 Safina upset in 3 sets by Zheng Jie

CARSON, Calif. — Zheng Jie of China upset top-ranked Dinara Safina 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the third round of the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Thursday night, beating the Russian for the first time in five career meetings. Safina, the defending tournament champion and runner-up at the Australian and French opens this year, is in her 16th consecutive week as the world’s top-ranked women’s player.

Jessica Hardy breaks world record in 50-meter breaststroke

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Jessica Hardy set the world record in the 50-meter breaststroke when she time-trialed the 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Open National Championships on Thursday night.

“We are desperate to play Flintoff” - Andrew Strauss

ORKSHIRE - England captain Andrew Strauss says that he is realistic about all-rounder Andrew Flintoff’s chances of playing in the fourth Ashes Test starting at the Headingly cricket ground here from tomorrow. “It is the fourth Test of an Ashes series, we are close to the finishing line and although we are all desperate for him to play we need to be realistic enough to realise if he’s not fit, he shouldn’t play,” The Independent quoted Strauss, as saying.

Liverpool snaps up Roma’s Aquilani in 20 million pound deal

LONDON - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has filled Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso’s boots with a 20 million pound swoop for Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

Tendulkar targets 15K Test runs, 2011 WC for India

MUMBAI - Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has said he is not satisfied with his achievements in the game and hopes to accumulate 15,000 Test runs and win the World Cup for India in 2011.

Usain Bolt ready for showdown with Tyson to be the fastest man in the planet

LONDON - Jamaican sprinter and world 100 meters champion Usain Bolt has said that he is ready for a showdown with main rival Tyson Gay. According to The Sun, both are set to clash three times in three weeks in a battle of the fastest men on the planet.

Man U’s Rio Ferdinand gets new busty girl Francoise Boufhal

LONDON - Footie ace Rio Ferdinand has got himself a new girl-busty model Francoise Boufhal. However, Francoise is not going to join the likes of other WAGs. Instead she is the England and Manchester United footballer’s latest business partner, as she will front his new magazine 5 pounds.

Brewers 4, Dodgers 1: Full Scorecard

Top-seeded Roddick cruises after a monthlong break, others falter

Man U may use Beckham as a goodwill ambassador

LONDON - With English football giants Manchester United looking for ways to strengthen the club’s brand around the world, it is rumoured that David Beckham could make a sensational return to Old Trafford as a Brand ambassador, once his playing days are over.

F1 CEO confident of Schumacher to win race for Ferrari

LONDON - President and CEO of Formula One Administration, Bernie Ecclestone, has expressed confidence in seven-time Formula One (F1) world drivers’ champion Michael Schumacher to provide Ferrari their first win of the season.

A C Milan to offer 31 Million Pounds for Arsenal’s Fabregas

LONDON - Arsenal is braced for a 31 million pound bid from A C Milan for Cesc Fabregas. Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi will meet coach Leonardo and his technical director Adriano Galliani for transfer talks today, reports The Sun.

Manny Ramirez with HR, 3 RBIs help Dodgers’ thrash Brewers 17-4

Atlanta police charge man for death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest

ATLANTA — A 20-year-old Atlanta man was charged Tuesday with murder in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest, although authorities said they do not believe he was the triggerman.

Ronaldo’s legs insured for 90 million pounds

LONDON - Portuguese and Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo’s legs have been insured for 90-million pounds.

Rob Newbiggin a woman boxer?

Three times winner 44 years old  Southport boxer Rob Newbiggin is all set to fight his last fight against Michael Gomez as a man, the match is scheduled at the Ritz in Manchester on August 14.

Is that Owen Wilson? No, just laid-back kicker Shaun Suisham, trying to keep his Redskins job

Owen Wilson? Nope, just Redskins’ K Shaun Suisham

Fred Funk’s record 20 under to win US Senior Open title provides boost to senior golf

Funk provides another big moment for senior golf

CARMEL, Ind. — Fred Funk built a reputation as a short hitter who kept the ball in play and usually got the most out of his ability. He showed again another dimension to his game with a record-setting performance in the U.S. Senior Open.

Veteran Martinez, Josh Reddick enhance strong Red Sox lineup in rout of Orioles

New Red Sox lineup puts up big numbers against O’s

Boris Becker to become dad again

WASHINGTON - Wimbledon legend Boris Becker is set to become a father again.

Arsenal close to signing Vieira again

Four world records set on final day of World Swimming Championships

ROME - The final session at the Foro Italico at the world swimming championships in Rome saw four world records being broken to take the tally for the eight-day meet to an incredible 43.

Flintoff hoping for another heroic Ashes display at Edgbaston

Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb set for right shoulder surgery

Lopez’s 3-run double highlights 5-run seventh inning, leading Brewers to 6-1 win over Padres

Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 7 strokes in rain-interrupted 2nd round at Senior British Open

Funk leads by 7 shots at Senior British Open

FINA bans bodysuits that have helped swimmers set more than 100 world records

FINA bans record-setting bodysuits in swimming

Tour de France Stage 19 begins with Contador in driver’s seat

Bourgoin-Jallieu,FRANCE - The 19th stage of the 2009 Tour de France began Friday in the city of Bourgoin-Jallieu with most riders thinking about Saturday’s decisive stage and Lance Armstrong already looking forward to next year.

Roger Federer twins- news

Popular Tennis player and 15 Time Grand Slam Champion and #1 Ranked Player In The World, Roger Federer Becomes Proud Father Of Twin Girls.

Breet Lee rules out comeback in third Test

MELBOURNE - Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has ruled out his comeback in the third Ashes Test against England next week, reducing the pressure on Mitchell Johnson to retain his place.

Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant arrives in Hong Kong for 3-city China tour

Kobe Bryant arrives in Hong Kong for China tour