Wigan confirm Martinez as new manager

October 9th, 2009 Phillies' Martinez gets the call for Game 3DENVER — Pedro Martinez is getting the ball and the call in another big game. Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel chose the aging right-hander over J.A.

October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has said the team is enjoying its spectacular beginning in the Premier League under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. "We've only lost one game all season.

September 30th, 2009 Liverpool co-owners confirm investment searchMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors.

September 19th, 2009 Martinez leaves game with stiff neckATLANTA — Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Martinez was trailing 3-0 when he approached the mound to begin warming up for the fourth.

September 19th, 2009 Arsenal back on track with 4-0 win over WiganLONDON — Arsenal bounced back from two straight defeats in the Premier League, routing Wigan 4-0 Saturday behind Thomas Vermaelen's two goals. Vermaelen, a Belgium who joined the team from Ajax in the offseason, scored in the 25th and 49th minutes.

August 25th, 2009 LONDON - Star defender Nemanja Vidic has vowed that he will prove his commitment to Manchester United with his performances in the coming weeks. Vidic's advisor Paolo Fabbri was quoted last week as saying that the centre-back would welcome a switch to Barcelona.

August 19th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season as they came from behind to beat Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland took the lead through Darren Bent, but second-half goals from Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard and Deco gave Chelsea all three points.

July 23rd, 2009 Martinez will miss Gold Cup semifinalCHICAGO — Mexico's Israel Martinez is out for Thursday's Gold Cup semifinal against Costa Rica. The midfielder hurt his left knee when he was running during a training session this week.

July 22nd, 2009 Indians 2, Blue Jays 1E_Overbay (2). DP_Cleveland 1, Toronto 1.

July 10th, 2009 Martinez Sanchez reaches Swedish Open finalBASTAD, Sweden — Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat Gisela Dulko 7-5, 6-4 Friday to reach the Swedish Open final. She will play top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark or Flavia Pennetta of Italy.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez made his first signing for the club Thursday, landing midfielder Hendry Thomas, subject to international clearance. The 24-year-old becomes the third Honduran to join the club, following Luis Antonio Valencia, who left for Manchester United earlier in the week, and full-back Maynor Figueroa.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United confirmed Wednesday that they have completed the signing of Luis Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic for a reported fee of 16 million pounds ($26.3 million). The 23-year-old is United's first signing since the world-record sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid and appears a direct replacement on the right.

June 8th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United is all set to strike a 17 million pounds deal for Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that the Ecuador star will become part of his team instead of joining rivals Real Madrid, because the player is keen to play for United.

June 3rd, 2009 Twins 4, Indians 3E_V.Martinez (3). DP_Cleveland 2.

June 1st, 2009 Wigan clears Steve Bruce for move to SunderlandWIGAN, England — Wigan has given manager Steve Bruce permission to consider taking over as Sunderland's new coach. Wigan said Monday it has agreed on a compensation package to release Bruce from his contract.