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Sports News PhotosUpdated at 11:01 pm, October 1, 2008.Peru's Sport Ancash's Victor Hugo Cartagena, left, fights for ...  (AP) - Peru's Sport Ancash's Victor Hugo Cartagena, left, fights for the ball with Brazil's Palmeiras' Gustavo during a Copa Sudamericana soccer match in Sao Paulo, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)DC United's Marc Burch (4) looks for the ball as Cruz Azul's ...  (AP) - DC United's Marc Burch (4) looks for the ball as Cruz Azul's Pablo Zeballos defends during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Washington. Cruz Azul won 1-0. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)Colombia's America de Cali's Jose Otalvaro, right, fights for ...  (AP) - Colombia's America de Cali's Jose Otalvaro, right, fights for the ball with Brazil's Botafogo's Renato Silva during a Copa Sudamericana soccer match in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Andre Mourao)Hull City fans react during a Premiership match at The Emirates ...  (AFP) - Hull City fans react during a Premiership match at The Emirates Stadium in London, on September 27. Fears are mounting that an English Premier League (EPL) football club could be the next high-profile victim of the financial crisis that has brought banks to their knees across the world.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)Portsmouth are seen as the club most likely to sink under the ...  (AFP) - Portsmouth are seen as the club most likely to sink under the weight of their rising debt. It stands at 53 million pounds but outstanding installments on the transfer deals that enabled Harry Redknapp (seen hee in August) to build an FA Cup winning squad mean it could be nearer 80 million by the end of the season.(AFP/Glyn Kirk)Portsmouth's owner Alexandre Gaydamak looks on during a ...  (AFP/File) - Portsmouth's owner Alexandre Gaydamak looks on during a Premiership match in Portsmouth, England, in February. Gaydamak denies he wants to cut his losses and sell up while admitting he would "listen to offers" -- hardly the stance of a man convinced he has a sustainable business model on his hands.(AFP/File/Glyn Kirk)Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley (centre) is seen here before ...  (AFP) - Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley (centre) is seen here before a Premiership match in Newcastle, north east England, in May. Ashley is so keen to get out he has cut the asking price for the club from 450 million pounds to 300 million.(AFP/Paul Ellis)Cruz Azul's Miguel Sabah (11) moves the ball past DC United's ...  (AP) - Cruz Azul's Miguel Sabah (11) moves the ball past DC United's Greg Janicki (17) during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Washington. Cruz Azul won 1-0. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)Mexico's San Luis's Jose Martinez, right, fights for the ball ...  (AP) - Mexico's San Luis's Jose Martinez, right, fights for the ball with Argentina's Argentinos Juniors' Gonzalo Prosperi during a Copa Sudamericana soccer game in Buenos Aires, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) |
BBC SportsUpdated at 11:30 pm, October 1, 2008.Keane on target as Reds beat PSV Robbie Keane's first goal since his £20.3m move from Tottenham helps Liverpool ease to a 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. CFR Cluj 0-0 Chelsea A below-par Chelsea side are held to a goalless draw away to Romanian champions CFR Cluj. Wasps 23-27 Bath Wasps' Danny Cipriani comes through his return from injury unscathed as Bath go top of the Premiership. Campbell abuse filthy - Redknapp Harry Redknapp labels the abuse of Sol Campbell as filthy, but says the defender is in the right frame of mind to play for Portsmouth in the Uefa Cup on Thursday. England weigh up 2015 bid options BBC Sport understands that England are still deciding whether to launch a joint bid for the 2015 World Cup or go it alone without the Celtic nations. Radcliffe will race in New York Paula Radcliffe says she will run at next month's New York marathon to defend the title she won last year and also in 2004. Tired Federer opts to take break Roger Federer withdraws from next week's Stockholm Open, saying he is in need of a rest after a tough year. Man Utd dealt Scholes injury blow Manchester United's Paul Scholes will be out for 10 weeks after suffering medial knee ligament damage. Wilkinson suffers dislocated knee Newcastle and England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his knee. Armstrong may face doping re-test The president of France's anti-doping agency wants Lance Armstrong to agree to a re-test of urine samples from his first Tour de France win. Graham wins Man of Steel award James Graham is the fourth successive St Helens player to be named Super League Man of Steel after claiming the award for 2008. Seeds tumble at Shanghai Masters Former world champions Shaun Murphy and Peter Ebdon lose in the first round on Wednesday. Li prospers from Serena collapse Serena Williams collapses in the second round of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, losing to China's Li Na 0-6 6-1 6-4. |
ESPN SportsUpdated at 11:15 pm, October 1, 2008.Stark: Why the Cubs will win it all This prediction comes with no warranty whatsoever, but we're doing it anyway: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series. Phillies get first postseason win since '93, lead 1-0 Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Travis Henry arrested following alleged coke deal Federal authorities say former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has been arrested following an alleged cocaine deal. QB controversy? Titans' Young returns to practice Titans quarterback Vince Young returned to practice. Patriots' Belichick denies Davis' tampering claim Patriots coach Bill Belichick is declining comment on a tampering accusation leveled against his team by Raiders owner Al Davis. Officials clear gold-winning '08 Chinese gymnasts China's gold-medal gymnasts are in the clear. Its team that won the bronze medal eight years ago, however, still faces questions. On radio show, T.O. denies complaining to Romo Terrell Owens says his postgame comments about the Dallas Cowboys' offense were blown out of proportion -- and that he is not upset with quarterback Tony Romo. Joking Shanahan: Davis liked Kiffin more than me Like Lane Kiffin, who was jettisoned by the Raiders this week, Mike Shanahan was fired by Al Davis four games into the 1989 season with a pledge by the enigmatic owner not to pay him what was left on his contract. Lance rejects French offer to retest samples The French anti-doping authority proposed that Lance Armstrong agree to retesting of his 1999 urine samples to see whether a French newspaper was right when it reported they contained traces of EPO. Mets to announce new Minaya contract Thursday The Mets scheduled a telephone news conference for Thursday to announce a new contract for general manager Omar Minaya. Light practice for injured Packers QB Rodgers Aaron Rodgers is still nursing a sprained right shoulder and performed only a few handoffs before leaving practice Wednesday. |
