Archive for June, 2010

Bob Arum interview: ’superfight’ timeline and venue (Photos)

Promoter Bob Arum talks in front of Cowboys Stadium before the weigh-in for the WBO welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Joshua Clottey of Ghana.

Hawks trim more salary, trade Versteeg to Leafs

Kris Versteeg in the first period of Game 2. Another key member of the team that captured the Blackhawks’ first Stanley Cup in 49 years is gone after winger Kris Versteeg was traded Wednesday night to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Edwin Rodriguez to manage for rest of season

Edwin Rodriguez will continue to manage the Florida Marlins
the rest of the season. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria informed players of his decision before Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Rodriguez, 49, took over as interim manager on June 23 when Fredi Gonzalez was fired.

Fish get walk-off win

Dan Uggla drove in Jorge Cantu with a single with two outs in the ninth, and Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam as the Marlins rallied to win after closer Leo Nunez blew a two-run lead in the ninth.

Spain tops Portugal

On a night when Portugal's defense fought off attack after attack, David Villa finally broke through in the 63rd minute, giving the European champs a 1-0 victory Tuesday and a spot in the quarterfinals.

Women’s tennis needs rebirth

Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters crashed out of Wimbledon on Tuesday, leaving Serena Williams and three semifinalists you probably have never heard of.

Many questions for Wade

In an exclusive interview with the Miami Herald, Dwyane Wade addressed free agency, Michael Beasley and his personal challenges this year.

David Silva joins Manchester City from Valencia

The midfielder has agreed a five-year deal City believed to be worth around 160,000 a week and will arrive after Spain’s World Cup bid is over.

Cristiano Ronaldo opens YouTube and Facebook profiles

Portugal’s soccer superstar generating large following in social media Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo , who along with England’s David Beckham, is among the most recognizable soccer faces in the world has opened up profiles on both YouTube and Facebook.

FA reaction disappoints Neville

Manchester United captain Gary Neville accepts England sorely underperformed at the World Cup but has called on the Football Association to back Fabio Capello.

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