Noom downs Joshna for squash titleOctober 10th, 2009 CHENNAI - Joshna Chinnappa flattered to deceive as she went down in straight games to Orla Noom in the final of the WISPA Challenger-2 squash tournament here Saturday. Joshna, ranked higher than the Dutch player at 33, hardly got going in a contest that was a huge disappointment for the home supporters.
US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streakSeptember 30th, 2009 US beats Cuba 10-5 to win baseball World CupNETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run. "Other than playing in a World Series, this is as big as it gets," said May, a Los Angeles Dodgers prospect who went 2 for 4.
Let the bidding begin: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman becomes a free agentSeptember 25th, 2009 Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman becomes free agentNEW YORK — The bidding can begin for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman. The 21-year-old pitcher has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, allowing teams to start pursuing the hard-throwing lefty.
Agent: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman establishes residency in AndorraSeptember 21st, 2009 Cuban defector Chapman establishes residencyNEW YORK — Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected in July, has established provisional residency in Andorra. In a statement Monday, Chapman's agent said the pitcher "has been granted provisional passive residency" in the country pending completion of the process.
Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney suspended for 3 games by Major League BaseballSeptember 8th, 2009 Tigers' Rodney suspended for 3 games by MLBNEW YORK — Detroit Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney has been suspended for three games and fined for throwing a ball toward the stands following a game last week. During a postgame celebration on the field after Detroit beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Friday night, Rodney threw the game ball toward the seats and it ended up in the press box.
Cuba has no plan to field female boxing team when sport debuts in 2012 London GamesAugust 21st, 2009 Cuba has no plans to field female boxing teamHAVANA — Cuba has no intention of fielding a team in women's boxing when the event makes its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, according to the president of the Cuban boxing federation. The International Olympic Committee added the event to its program last week.
Arroyo still waiting to talk with baseball about supplementsAugust 15th, 2009 Arroyo hasn't heard from MLB about supplementsCINCINNATI — If Major League Baseball wants to talk with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo about the supplements he takes, he doesn't know about it. Arroyo told USA Today this week that he takes supplements which haven't been approved by MLB.
Arsenal, Spurs lock horns over Dutch striker Klass-Jan HuntelaarJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal has said that they are ready to challenge the Tottenham Spurs in the race to claim Real Madrid and Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. The Dutchman, 26, has turned down Stuttgart in favour of a move to the English Premier League, reports The Sun.
'Sleazy' and more _ Court records detail falling out between Mavericks owner and former coachJuly 24th, 2009 Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson disputeDALLAS — The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.
Pitcher accused of beaning Ohio fan with baseball says he was throwing downward toward dugoutJuly 23rd, 2009 Pitcher says he wasn't throwing ball at anyoneDAYTON, Ohio — A minor-league pitcher accused of throwing a baseball that injured a fan says he threw it downward toward a dugout to try to keep opposing players from rushing the field during an on-field melee in Ohio. Twenty-two-year-old Julio Castillo (HOO'-lee-oh kuh-STEE'-yoh) testified Thursday that he had been having pitching control problems earlier in the game, became frightened as the brawl began, and did not throw at an opposing player or with the intention of hitting anyone.
Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs agreement with agentJuly 13th, 2009 Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs with agentST. LOUIS — Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected this month after arriving with his national team for a tournament in the Netherlands, has signed with an agent.
Report: Top pitching prospect defects from Cuba during tournament in NetherlandsJuly 3rd, 2009 Report: Top prospect defects from CubaA top Cuban pitching prospect with a 100 mph fastball has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. ESPN The Magazine reports that several unidentified sources confirmed that Aroldis Chapman walked out of his hotel room and did not return.
Baseball expands All-Star rosters by adding 33rd player to each leagueJuly 1st, 2009 Baseball expands All-Star rosters to 33NEW YORK — Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. Each league will have 33 players for the July 14 game at St.
Dutch win a bitter pill for EnglandJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Paul Collingwood said the loss against the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup opener would be hard to swallow. England recorded one of their worst cricketing defeats when they lost to the Dutch team by four wickets at Lord's Friday.
SD State star Strasburg among 5 finalists for Golden Spikes AwardJune 2nd, 2009 Strasburg among 5 finalists for Golden SpikesDURHAM, N.C. — San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg is among five finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation's top amateur baseball player.
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