US Open champion Lucas Glover, others commit to play 2009 Buick Open in MichiganGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Newly crowned U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is among the golfers committed to play the 2009 Buick Open in Michigan. Probe ordered into ’sexual exploitation’ of women cricketersHYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh government Tuesday ordered probe into allegations that suspended secretary of Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) V. Chamundeswarnath sexually exploited women cricketers. Mashrafe Mortaza named new Bangladesh captainDHAKA - Bangladesh Tuesday named fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza as captain of the national team, replacing Mohammad Ashraful, for the cricket tours of West Indies and Zimbabwe. Bopara’s advice to Aussies: Don’t waste your breath trying to sledge meLONDON - Ahead of making his Ashes debut, English batsman Ravi Bopara has warned the Aussies not to waste their breath trying to sledge him. Manchester City completes 40-mn pounds deal for Tevez, CruzLONDON - Manchester City has completed the 40 million pounds signing of ace striker Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz. Lucas Glover delivers at right time, getting breakthrough win at US Open by 2 strokesFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — A voracious reader, Lucas Glover took a moment to scan the names etched on the walls of the U.S. Open trophy. Ronaldo claims Ferguson understood his reasons for joining Real MadridLONDON - Ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson understood his reasons for joining Real Madrid in a world-record 80 million pound transfer. After record 5th runner-up finish in US Open, Mickelson faces ‘more important things going on’FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — There was no smile, just a look of resignation as Phil Mickelson trudged wearily up the muddy slope off the 18th green. He was finally finished in a U.S. Open that seemed like it would never end, and the shouts of support coming from the bleachers were never going to mask the realization that another chance had slipped away. Albuquerque fans are excited about Manny but not his drug suspensionALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — J.J. Gutierrez, a 15-year-old baseball fan, didn’t mince words when asked about Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez. LeBron James moving his summer hoops camp from Akron to UC San DiegoSAN DIEGO — LeBron James is moving his King’s Academy summer basketball camp from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, to the campus of UC San Diego. The King is back _ for now _ but financial issues threaten RPM’s futureSONOMA, Calif. — It took eight winless seasons for Richard Petty to realize he was no longer NASCAR’s best driver. Albert Pujols moves past Chase Utley to become top NL vote-getter in fan ballotingNEW YORK — Albert Pujols has edged past Chase Utley for the race to be the National League’s top All-Star vote-getter. Breeders’ Cup adds more automatic qualifying races, total now at 62 in 7 countriesNEW YORK — The Breeders’ Cup Challenge has added more races to its program of automatic qualifiers, bringing the total to 62 races in which the winner clinches a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Championships in November. Gold medalist skier Picabo Street, women’s hockey player Julie Chu promote new USOC campaignNEW YORK — Picabo Street believes that in tough times for Americans, they can still feel patriotic about their Olympic teams. FINA OK’s dozens of modified swimsuits for world championships, record booksLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Swimming’s governing body says it has approved over 100 more suits for the world championships next month. Not over yet: Glover leads final round of US Open, where field tightening up considerablyFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open trophy was on display Monday morning. It remained anyone’s guess who would hoist it at day’s end. Swine flu hits West Indies, Indian team keeps fingers crossedKINGSTON - The Indian cricket team kept its fingers crossed and geared up for the One-day series against the West Indies as the first ever Caribbean Games to be held in Trinidad and Tobago, slated for July, has been cancelled due to the outbreak of swine flu. Barnes, Glover lead as soggy US Open to resume; Mickelson is 2 back; Tiger Woods trails by 7FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Final-round play at the U.S. Open resumes this morning at Bethpage Black, with Ricky Barnes — who made bogey on six of his final 13 holes — tied with playing partner Lucas Glover for the lead at 7 under, both with 17 holes remaining. They’ve got a sizable cushion over Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Hunter Mahan and Ross Fisher, all of whom sit 2 under early in their rounds. Nadal tops ATP rankings - but Federer can return to topHAMBURG - Rafael Nadal retained the world number one ranking in men’s tennis in the latest Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) list issued Monday but is under threat of losing it to Roger Federer as Wimbledon gets underway. Liverpool appoints equity expert Purslow onto board; will act as interim managing directorLIVERPOOL — Liverpool appointed private equity executive Christian Purslow to the board of directors on Monday. He will act as managing director while the search for a new chief executive continues. Not over yet: Barnes, Glover lead final round of US Open, with plenty of challengers lurkingFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open trophy was on display Monday morning. It remained anyone’s guess who would hoist it at day’s end. Michael Phelps wins 100-meter freestyle to sweep both his races at Canada CupMONTREAL — Michael Phelps swept both events he entered at the Canada Cup, though he gave himself a split decision on his performance in his last two races leading up to next month’s U.S. nationals. Sevilla’s Frederic Kanoute scores to give Mali 3-1 win in qualifierBAMAKO, Mali — Frederic Kanoute scored late to finish off Mali’s 3-1 win over Benin in a World Cup qualifier Sunday. Ricky Barnes holds 1-shot lead, field closes in as darkenss suspends 4th-round of US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Halfway through his third round, Ricky Barnes had a six-shot lead and a smile to match in the U.S. Open. Ten holes later, with darkness gathering, he couldn’t get off Bethpage Black fast enough. Barnes stumbles, field closes in as fourth-round of US Open suspended because of darknessFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Ricky Barnes flashed a smile as big as his six-shot lead. Ricky Barnes holds 1-shot lead in US Open; first non-playoff Monday finish in 26 years loomsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open moved one round closer to a conclusion Sunday afternoon, even if very little was settled on soggy Bethpage Black and the champion would not be decided for at least one more day. Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear will lead MLS All-Stars vs. EvertonNEW YORK — The Houston Dynamo’s Dominic Kinnear was picked to coach the MLS against Premier League team Everton in the All-Star game in July. Shaky Barnes holds onto lead in US Open; first non-playoff Monday finish in 26 years loomsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open moved one round closer to a conclusion Sunday afternoon, even if very little was settled on soggy Bethpage Black and the champion would not be decided for at least one more day. Toronto thwarts Nationals’ bid for 1st sweep; Lyle Overbay has 5 RBIs in 9-4 victoryWASHINGTON — The Toronto Blue Jays avoided the unsavory distinction of becoming the first team to be swept by the bottom-dwelling Washington Nationals, getting five RBIs from Lyle Overbay and a solid outing by Ricky Romero in a 9-4 victory Sunday. Mosley halts legal action, says FIA would still regulate any breakaway seriesSILVERSTONE, England — The president of motor sports’ governing body said on Sunday that legal action against the eight Formula One teams planning a breakaway series will be halted to encourage reconciliation. Darren Bravo gets maiden call-up in West Indies teamPORT OF SPAIN - Darren Bravo was the only new face while fast bowler Fidel Edwards was the notable absentee from 13-member West Indies squad announced here for the first two one-dayers against India. Sebastian Vettel leads 1-2 finish for Red Bull at British GP to claim 2nd F1 victory of seasonSILVERSTONE, England — Sebastian Vettel cruised to victory in the British Grand Prix on Sunday, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish for the second time this season. FIA president Mosley says a deal is close to prevent F1 teams from forming a rival seriesSILVERSTONE, England — FIA president Max Mosley said on Sunday that a deal is close to prevent eight Formula One teams from forming a rival series and that legal action would be halted to encourage a resolution. US Open delayed again, forcing first Monday finish in 26 yearsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Third-round play at the sopping wet and twice-interrupted U.S. Open resumed Sunday, with no chance of a champion being crowned by day’s end. India’s marathon man hits 92WASHINGTON - India’s grand old marathon man, Ashis Roy, has completed his 92nd long run with another record in his bag - becoming the first Asian above 70 to run four marathons in seven weeks. |
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