Andy Murray doubtful after re-aggravating wrist injurySeptember 19th, 2009 LIVERPOOL - Andy Murray remains doubtful for the remainder of Britain's key weekend Davis Cup Euro zone relegation tie after injuring his wrist as he took the hosts into the lead with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Poland's number 678 Michal Przysiezny. The Scot world number three is fearful of compromising the rest of his season by playing on the wrist, which flared at the US Open.
Fergie has lost it, claims Man City's SparkySeptember 19th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City coach-cum-manager Mark Hughes has launched an amazing attack on Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson. Sparky said Fergie's failure to replace Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentinean forward Carlos Tevez has left rivals United 'below par.'
"You can't afford to lose players of that standard and not replace them - and I don't think they have replaced them," The Sun quoted Sparky, as saying.
Mike Skinner takes pole for NASCAR Camping World Truck race at New HampshireSeptember 19th, 2009 Skinner takes pole for NASCAR truck raceLOUDON, N.H. — Mike Skinner has won the pole for the NASCAR Camping World Truck race at New Hampshire.
Money can't buy you a good team, says Arsenal striker Van PersieSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Taking a swipe on Manchester City's big spending this season, Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has said that money can't buy you a team. Arsenal visits Eastlands today and hitman Van Persie reckons huge price tags turn players into individuals under pressure and harms team spirit.
Polish vodka, Cuban cigars and Uma Thurman for Warne's 40th birthdaySeptember 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian spin legend Shane Warne will celebrate his 40th birthday with 200 mates, a bottle of Polish vodka, a Cuban cigar - and possibly Hollywood actress Uma Thurman. Warne turns 40 on Sunday.
UFL signs promotional/ticketing deal with StubHubSeptember 7th, 2009 UFL signs deal with StubHubRUTHERFORD, N.J. — The United Football League has partnered with StubHub for its first season, with StubHub having exclusive rights for secondary ticketing.
Murray takes a tennis break to perform a rap songSeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - British tennis champion Andy Murray, who is hoping to be World Number One, soon, took a break from the game to do a rap number for an album. But he admits he is unlikely to be a top 10 success in the music charts.
Twins finalize Mahay signing, revamped bullpen takes shape for stretch run in AL Central raceAugust 29th, 2009 Twins add Mahay to mix, revamped 'pen takes shapeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Ron Mahay, another arm for their struggling bullpen. Mahay agreed to a contract Friday, but his deal wasn't announced by the team until Saturday.
Bob Tasca wins Funny Car, Larry Dixon takes Top Fuel at NHRA PennsylvaniaAugust 24th, 2009 Tasca takes Funny Car in PennsylvaniaMOHNTON, Pa. — Bob Tasca took his second Funny Car title of the season, beating Mike Neff with a pass of 4.23 seconds Sunday at the rain-delayed NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals.
Bell laughs off Warne's 'Shermanator' commentJuly 28th, 2009 MELBOURNE - England batsman Ian Bell has laughed off former Australian spin king Shane Warne's taunts that he looks like the "Shermanator" - the red-haired nerd in the American Pie films. Warne has suggested the Australians taunt Bell, who has been drafted into England's third Test team to replace injured batsman Kevin Pietersen, as he did during the 5-0 whitewash in Australia in 2006.
Rebecca Soni takes down another mark in 100-meter breaststroke, 3rd record of datJuly 27th, 2009 American Soni takes down WR in breaststrokeROME — American Rebecca Soni has set the ninth world record of the swimming championships in the semifinals of the 100-meter breaststroke. Soni touched with a time of 1 minute, 4.84 seconds in her heat Monday.
Renault's Fernando Alonso takes pole for Hungarian GP; Red Bull 2-3; Massa injured in crashJuly 25th, 2009 Alonso takes Hungarian GP poleBUDAPEST, Hungary — Fernando Alonso has earned the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Renault set the fastest time in qualifying Saturday on the Hungaroring circuit and was confirmed as the pole sitter after a high-speed crash involving Ferrari's Felipe Massa.
Vibram FiveFingers: Natural runnerJuly 23rd, 2009 Do you run better with barefoot? then Vibram FiveFingers is a perfect choice for you. Everybody knows that running barefoot could help run faster, there are ample examples of athletic coaches who believe that barefoot training is much effective than training with shoes.
Fernandez-Castano doesn't stumble and takes the leadJuly 11th, 2009 Fernandez-Castano takes Scottish Open leadLUSS, Scotland — Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has taken the 54-hole lead in the Scottish Open with a 7-under 64 at Loch Lomond, taking advantange of mistakes by Retief Goosen and Adam Scott on the back nine. The Spaniard was hitting the ball all over the place on the range, but quickly found his swing with three straight birdies and finished atop the leaderboard at 14-under 199.
Bopara's advice to Aussies: Don't waste your breath trying to sledge meJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Ahead of making his Ashes debut, English batsman Ravi Bopara has warned the Aussies not to waste their breath trying to sledge him. England's No 3 was tickled by Oz legend Shane Warne labelling him vain, and claiming he is "too worried about how he looks" on the field.
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