Brian Vickers beats Kyle Busch in Michigan qualifying to win his 3rd pole of the seasonBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers would love to turn the eighth pole of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career into his first win with Red Bull Racing. United finally accept Real’s offer for RonaldoLONDON - Premiership club Manchester United has finally accepted a whopping 130 million dollars bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Man United accepts world-record $131M transfer bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano RonaldoLONDON — Manchester United accepted a world-record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, clearing the FIFA player of the year to negotiate terms with the Spanish club. Man U to get record 80 million pounds for Ronaldo from Real MadridLONDON - England Premier League champions Manchester United Thursday received a world-record and unconditional offer of 80 million pounds for striker Cristiano Ronaldo from Spanish football giants Real Madrid. McCullum’s personal glory bids blamed for Kiwi 20-20 lossesLONDON - Acting New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is being pilloried by commentators for trying to corner all the glory in run chases undertaken by the team in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup. Rooney targets England goal-scoring record as another two move team closer to World Cup finalsWEMBLEY, England — England moved closer to World Cup qualification, David Beckham to breaking its appearance record and Wayne Rooney halfway to becoming the country’s career scoring leader. Jets sign rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez to 5-year deal with $28 million guaranteedFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez’s right hand was plenty warmed up after his second minicamp practice of the day. After all, the New York Jets’ rookie quarterback needed to sign all six copies — 47 pages each — of his new, eye-popping contract. Manchester United wants 85 million pounds from Real Madrid for Ronaldo’s transferMADRID - Manchester United has said that it will consider transferring its star Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish football giants for an astronomical record breaking fee of 85 million pounds. Gomes’ single breaks tie in 12th inning, giving Reds a 4-2 win after Nationals’ rallyWASHINGTON — Pinch-hitter Jonny Gomes hit a tiebreaking RBI double with two out in the 12th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat Washington 4-2 on Wednesday night after the Nationals rallied in the ninth following a long rain delay. Chase Utley’s 2nd homer of game sends Phillies to 5-4 win over Mets in 11 inningsNEW YORK — Chase Utley got another chance to hit only because Jayson Werth made a dazzling play on defense. Bicycle chain gang: French convicts get their own ‘Tour de France’ to build self-esteemPARIS — From behind prison bars, the view never changes. From behind the handlebars of racing bikes, dozens of French inmates are seeing the vineyards of Provence, the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast and the majestic spires of the Alps in their own special Tour de France. New York Jets, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez agree to 5-year dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez wanted no contract squabbles or training camp headaches. The New York Jets’ rookie quarterback got his big deal — and a huge sense of relief — before minicamp was even completed, signing a five-year deal Wednesday that could be worth up to $60 million, including $28 million guaranteed. Arizona State’s Sarah Stevens pursuing NCAA titles in hammer throw, shot put and discusFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sarah Stevens qualified for the finals on her first shot put attempt — then called it a day. Outfielder David Dellucci signed by Toronto to minor league contractARLINGTON, Texas — Free-agent outfielder David Dellucci has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Beckham returns to starting lineup as England routs Andorra 6-0 in World Cup qualifierWEMBLEY, England — David Beckham made his first start for England in a competitive match in two years, helping his nation move closer to World Cup berth with a 6-0 rout of Andorra on Wednesday night. Trimmer Daly, emotional Mickelson highlight strong field in last tuneup for US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The question came at John Daly a variety of ways Wednesday, and he tried deflecting them with jokes. Melky Cabrera hits tiebreaking homer in 8th inning, Yankees beat Texas 8-6NEW YORK — Melky Cabrera hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees overcame yet another poor start by Chien-Ming Wang to beat the Texas Rangers 8-6 Thursday. Josh Beckett pitches 6 2-3 hitless innings to help Red Sox beat Tigers 10-5DETROIT — Josh Beckett did not allow a hit until there were two outs in the seventh inning and David Ortiz hit a two-run double, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Beltre homers then delivers winning single in Mariners’ 3-2 win over OriolesSEATTLE — Franklin Gutierrez tripled with one out in the bottom of the ninth before Adrian Beltre singled him home, sending the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. Beckett’s 6 2-3 hitless innings help Red Sox beat Tigers 10-5DETROIT — Josh Beckett did not allow a hit until there were two outs in the seventh inning and David Ortiz hit a two-run double, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. |