Reuters: Sports News

Lincecum, Halladay named All-Star Game starters

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:08:28 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco's Tim Lincecum and Toronto's Roy Halladay will be the starting pitchers for Tuesday's All-Star Game, Major League Baseball said on Monday.

Griese released by Buccaneers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:24:53 -0400

MIAMI (Reuters) - Veteran quarterback Brian Griese has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL team said on its website (http://www.buccaneers.com ) on Monday.

Cavendish to shine on Bastille Day, without earpieces

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:18:41 -0400

LIMOGES, France (Reuters) - French riders will be keen to shine on Bastille Day but Briton Mark Cavendish may have other ideas when earpieces are banned in the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

LPGA annnounces big changes, Sorenstam gets role

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:20 -0400

MIAMI (Reuters) - The LPGA Tour announced sweeping changes on Monday with commissioner Carolyn Bivens resigning and being replaced on a temporary basis by Marsha J. Evans, a member of the LPGA's board of directors.

Tribune may have Cubs file bankruptcy: sources

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:57 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs baseball team may file for Chapter 11 in order to speed its sale by bankrupt media company Tribune Co, two sources familiar with the process said on Monday.

Beckham back in L.A., says Donovan row over

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:38:06 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham returned to training with the L.A. Galaxy Monday and said his conflict with team mate Landon Donovan was water under the bridge.

Devils hire Lemaire to coach team for second stint

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:05:48 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jacques Lemaire, who led the New Jersey Devils to their first Stanley Cup in 1995, has returned as their head coach, the NHL team said on Monday.

Boston's Beckett blanks Royals for 100th win

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:12:58 -0400

BOSTON (Reuters) - Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox made his 100th career victory a special one by shutting out the Kansas City Royals 6-0 with a complete game three-hit victory on Sunday.

NFL strikes IMG deal to sell international TV rights

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:50:22 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League said on Monday it has signed up IMG Worldwide, the sports and media company, as the agent to license select television rights in certain international markets.

Nationals fire Acta, name Riggleman interim manager

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:14:18 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have fired manager Manny Acta after making the worst start in Major League Baseball this season, the team said on Monday.