SPORTS News, Jul 28, 2011

Brewers' All Star Weeks bound for DL with ankle injury Wed,27 Jul 2011 10:48 PM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - All Star second baseman Rickie Weeks appears headed for the disabled list after injuring his left ankle during Milwaukee's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Full Story

Royals overthrown by powerful Red Sox coup Wed,27 Jul 2011 10:12 PM PDT Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - A second straight offensive burst carried the American League-leading Boston Red Sox to a punishing 12-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Full Story

Mariners bats resurface to end 17-game losing streak Wed,27 Jul 2011 09:48 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners rejoiced the end of their 17-game losing streak after they rediscovered how to score runs in a stylish 9-2 triumph over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Full Story

Soni charges into 200m breaststroke semis Wed,27 Jul 2011 08:20 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Olympic champion Rebecca Soni charged into the semi-finals of the 200 meters breaststroke with a blistering qualifying time at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on Thursday. Full Story

Blue Jays land Rasmus after three-team swap Wed,27 Jul 2011 08:00 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired center fielder Colby Rasmus for newly-acquired starting pitcher Edwin Jackson after multi-player trades with the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, the teams said on Wednesday. Full Story

Allyson Felix may focus solely on 200m at London Wed,27 Jul 2011 05:13 PM PDT Reuters - RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Twice U.S. Olympic silver medalist Allyson Felix may put an all-out bid for her first 200 meters gold ahead of making a run at a widely expected 200-400 meters double at next year's London Games, the three-time world champion said on Wednesday. Full Story

NY Jets retain free agent Holmes, Panthers keep Williams Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:45 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two of the most coveted free agents were locked up by their own teams on Wednesday as the Jets reached agreement with wide receiver Santonio Holmes and the Panthers moved to keep running back DeAngelo Williams . Full Story

QB merry-go-round: Hasselbeck to Titans, McNabb with Vikings Wed,27 Jul 2011 03:10 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free agent Matt Hasselbeck is headed to the Tennessee Titans and Donovan McNabb was poised to be traded to the Minnesota Vikings, as National Football League teams lined up their quarterbacks with the lockout over. Full Story

Magnussen seeks Australia's first 100-free world title Wed,27 Jul 2011 03:05 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - James Magnussen will take the weight of around 22 million Australians on his broad shoulders when he steps onto the starting blocks for the men's 100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships Thursday. Full Story

Blue Jays land Rasmus after three-team swap Wed,27 Jul 2011 02:33 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired center fielder Colby Rasmus for newly-acquired starting pitcher Edwin Jackson after multi-player trades with the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, the teams said on Wednesday. Full Story

Angels' Santana tosses no-hitter against Indians Wed,27 Jul 2011 01:45 PM PDT Reuters - CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ervin Santana pitched the third no-hitter of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season when he collected 10 strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Full Story

Giants coach Coughlin signs contract extension through 2012 Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:40 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tom Coughlin, who coached the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory in 2008, agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2012 National Football League season, the team said Wednesday. Full Story

Blatter signals arrival of goalline technology Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:04 PM PDT Reuters - RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - England's Premier League and any others who want to introduce goalline technology got the go-ahead to do so from FIFA president Sepp Blatter Wednesday, as long as the law-making International Football Association Board approves it next March. Full Story

London enters final Olympics countdown with a splash Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:03 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - London began the final year countdown to the 2012 Olympics with a splash of water and a flash of gold on Wednesday as IOC president Jacques Rogge formally invited the world and its athletes to the Games next July. Full Story

Chunky and bold, London reveals medals for 2012 Games Wed,27 Jul 2011 11:44 AM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - The thousands of athletes striving to compete at London 2012 now know what treasure awaits at the end of their long and tortuous journeys after the medals for next year's Olympics were revealed in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday, one year before the start of the Games. Full Story

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SPORTS, Athletics News, Jul 28, 2011

Courierarea Sports Shorts - July 27, 2011 Madison Courier For more info, call Madison athletic director Ken Brunner at (812)254-6672. - Southwestern Middle School soccer coach Van Green has announced that his team's first practice for the 2011 season will be from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Monday, Aug. ... See all stories on this topic »

A Balance of Power? West Virginia University Mountaineers Is there really an evolving balance of power in college athletics? Well, in some sportssuch as college football and men's college basketball, yes, there does appear to be some semblance of parity – or at least diversity in the number of different ... See all stories on this topic » West Virginia University Mountaineers

Challenger Sports Skills returns to Vermilion for soccer camp Vermilion Standard Just before the Vermilion Strikers football club hit the pitch this season they welcomed Neil Hudson from Challenger Sports Skills in England for a quick tune up before their first games. On July 18 Hudson was back in Vermilion with two more ... See all stories on this topic »

Carlsbad Community Sports Scene: 7/27/11 Carlsbad Current Argus The session will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm Anyone who is interested in playing Cavegirl soccer this upcoming season is encouraged to come. Players need to wear athletic clothing, soccer cleats, shin guards and bring ... See all stories on this topic »

What the World Cup means for Texas State Soccer University Star (blog) Even penalty kicks could not help the taller, more athletic US squad that found every possible way to choke in the final. But, this is not about their shortcomings, but rather what that world cup hopefully did for the sport and for women's soccer ... See all stories on this topic »

UA Athletics Season Tickets Now Going Paperless UA News (press release) In addition to men's and women's basketball, it also includes baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer, and – next season – football. The process began a couple of years ago when Arizona Athletics brought several sports into the paperless... See all stories on this topic » UA News (press release)

Sports in brief The Salem News Football, cheering and cross-country will meet at 6 pm, while boys and girls soccer, field hockey and golf will convene at 7:30. Call the athletic office at 978-774-7133 with any questions. Peabody High fall athletics begin with a fall paperwork day on ... See all stories on this topic »

ANN ARBOR: Sports: No increase in participation fees in 2011-12, district ... Heritage Newspapers In the end, frosh baseball, girls' basketball, as well as boys' and girls' soccer, have been eliminated, though freshmen will be allowed to form club teams in those sports. Freshman football was never going to be cut, but freshman volleyball and boys' ... See all stories on this topic » Heritage Newspapers

New athletic director takes Pirates' helm the Inkwell "If she can get more support within Armstrong and the community that would be the biggest thing she could do here," said Armstrong soccer player Meghan Mayville. Sweany said she wants to update campus sports facilities to make them equal to those of ... See all stories on this topic »

MHS girls program retains San Fillipo Cup NorthJersey.com Ted D'Alessio, director of athletics at Millburn High School, is flanked by, from left, Lydia Vollavanh, Emily Bary, Hallie Pickard and Tori Graessle, four of the student-athletes who helped the school's girls sports program win the Super Essex ... See all stories on this topic »

Former EG star brings joy of competition to others Providence Journal By CAROLYN THORNTON Casie Rhodes enjoyed tremendous success during her high school and college athletic careers. At East Greenwich High School, she earned All-State honors in soccer and softball and was an all-division selection in basketball. ... See all stories on this topic »

North Sports: John Reback of Jupiter took first in the Masters division in the ... Palm Beach Post The West Virginia Mountaineers won the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association flagfootball championship in the 9-11 age division July 16. The Mountaineers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 12-6 in the title game. Team members are: Zachary ... See all stories on this topic »

Burley Soccer Duo Head to College Twin Falls Times-News "I want to go into athletic training and sports medicine and they have a course down there where you jump right into that," Sansom said. "And they were also offering me the most (scholarship) money." Sansom, who led the Great Basin Conference in saves ... See all stories on this topic »

Fall sports begin on Monday, August 8 Boonville Daily News By Chris Bowie Boonville Athletic Director Chris Shikles announced this morning that football, boyssoccer, cross country, girls tennis, softball and volleyball will begin on Monday, August 8. Shikles said before participating in a practice or game, ... See all stories on this topic »

Singleton to head up MIT squad NCAA.com Mike Singleton was named MIT's new head men's soccer coach it was announced by MIT director ofathletics, Julie Soriero. He comes to the Engineers with a wealth of national, collegiate and youth coaching experience. "I am thrilled to have the ... See all stories on this topic »

GHS Weight room equipment is a big boost Galesburg Register-Mail Tim Dougherty, the first-year football coach at GHS, is the one who selected the weight room equipment that will benefit all of the athletic programs. "It's a good atmosphere (in the weight room) and we have more space. You can get a good workout in," ... See all stories on this topic »

Football field progressing at Wright State with turf, goal posts Dayton Daily News (blog) But the school is nearing completion of a student-use athletic field that includes lines and goal posts for football that can be used in part by the Wright State club football team. The field is part of the Rinzler Student Sports Complex project that ... See all stories on this topic »

The Top 40 Sports Power Couples: Which Ones Will Last? Bleacher Report Mitts is on the US national soccer team, though she remained on the bench during this year's Women's World Cup. She has been one of the consummate sex symbols in female athletics for the past decade. Who's the power player: Mitts. ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Player, parent meetings set for WRHS sports Idaho Mountain Express and Guide Starting things off are parent and player meetings coming up in the next two weeks, according to Wood River High School athletic and activities director John Rade. The first football and soccerpractices are Monday, Aug. 8. ... See all stories on this topic »

London Already Olympics Winner as U.K. Capital Outperforms Previous Hosts Bloomberg Their bid, which beat one from Premier League soccer team Tottenham Hotspur, promised to retain the running track, allowing the stadium to host athletics events. Tottenham asked the UK High Court in April for permission to bring a claim over a loan ... See all stories on this topic »

BC-Sports Briefs CanadianBusiness.com ZURICH (AP) — Caribbean soccer leaders were given 48 hours by FIFA to explain their part in a Trinidad meeting where Mohamed bin Hammam allegedly offered them bribes or face life bans from the sport. Caribbean Football Union members have been asked ... See all stories on this topic »

MGT Of America Getting $28400 To Evaluate UConn AD Jeff Hathaway Hartford Courant Is it time for a change in the athletic director's office out in Storrs? Yes. Too many red flags seem to be out there. No. Look at the year UConn sports has had. Not sure. Let's see what the committee finds. On June 1, MGT submitted a plan to conduct a ... See all stories on this topic »

MAU: Students in activities excelled in class Bennington Banner At Mount Anthony Union Middle School, the report shows 377 athletic roster spots were filled, which is higher than the previous two years. Part of the participation increase in sports stems from a high turnout of girls playing soccer, which forced the ... See all stories on this topic »

Backstrom goes from FHS assistant to CAK boys soccer boss Farragutpress “Coach Backstrom brings a wealth of experience in both soccer knowledge and sports ministry,” CAK athletic director Steve Denny said. “We are looking forward to his leadership as a very well respected person in the Knoxville community. ... See all stories on this topic »

Fall sports start-up dates Flathead Publishing Group Athletes will need cleats, running shoes and athletic clothes. Contact coach Chad Ross at 250-6771 or email chadross@centurytel.net. Students who are interested in trying out are to report to Whitefish High School on Monday, Aug. ... See all stories on this topic »

Sports Wire Aurora Advocate Other athletic contracts awarded were to Beau Calcei, football assistant coach; Kelly Aughinbaugh, girls soccer assistant; and Kudley and Joann Poremba, site managers. n The Kathleen Neitert Race for Hope is scheduled July 31 at 7:45 am at Sunny Lake ... See all stories on this topic »

Athletics earn moral victory Delhi News Record By JACOB ROBINSON - Delhi News-Record Though the final score wasn't flattering, there was plenty to feel good about for the Norfolk Athletics in taking on St. Thomas in Western Ontario SoccerLeague Cup action last week. The Fourth East Division team ... See all stories on this topic »

Youth soccer: Cottage Grove on top of the world South Washington County Bulletin Twenty-five teams from the Woodbury, East Ridge and Cottage Grove athletic associations competed in the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere — the Schwan's USA CUP youth soccer tournament, held July 15-23, at the National Sports ... See all stories on this topic »

Scoreboard, Turf Mark Stevenson Stadium's Progress Patch.com The stadium should be mostly complete in three weeks, said Stevenson's Associate AthleticDirector for Facilities Paul Cantabene. The field should be complete by Aug. 5 or Aug. 6. The Mustangs football team is set to begin its first training camp in ... See all stories on this topic »

Sports Briefs St. Thomas Times-Journal Windsor FC Nationals defeated St. Thomas SC 2-0 Sunday in Western Ontario Youth Soccer league play at Athletic Park. Luca Pasini and Tanner Drkulec scored for Windsor in the under-15 boys contest. NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Edmonton Oilers goaltender ... See all stories on this topic »

The Answer Sheet | The battle cry of Michelle Rhee Washington Post (blog) By Valerie Strauss Will someone please tell former DC Schools chancellor Michelle Rhee that she has already told us, over and over again, how much her two daughters “suck” at soccer and that she can stop disparaging their athletic abilities in public? ... See all stories on this topic »

Group Tries to Kill Title IX in High School Courthouse News Service By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) - The American Sports Council claims the US Department of Education's Title IX policies discriminate against boys and cost male athletes "tens of thousands of organized athletic opportunities at the collegiate level. ... See all stories on this topic »

Award for Triple Threat Athlete Patch.com Whether it's lacrosse, soccer or basketball, Matt Garziano is a force to be reckoned with. By Chris R. Vaccaro Coaches Mike Conway (l. to r.) and Gordon Hodgson, Matt Garziano and Jim Metzger. Hills East At an academic and sports award dinner held at ... See all stories on this topic »

5-class softball schedule out Quad City Times With an additional eight teams invited to the Iowa state softball tournament beginning with next summer's five-class system, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union was able to release the 2012 schedule Tuesday without showing any radical changes. ... See all stories on this topic »

The trick is getting them to participate Mountain Home News (blog) The law helped give many women the opportunity to achieve in athletics. I doubt, for example, that we'd have a top-ranked world cup women's soccer team if it weren't for that law. But to contend the district is discriminating against female athletes ... See all stories on this topic »

O'Donohue added to UConn men's soccer staff The Hour (blog) ... O'Donohue was a four-year starter and helped lead the team to four-straight NCAA Tournament appearances including a berth to the 1995 Final Four. He was inducted into the MuehlenbergAthletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1995 men's soccer team. See all stories on this topic »

COLLEGE SPORTS: NCAA panel proposes broader ... - Soccer News COLLEGE SPORTS: NCAA panel proposes broader definition of agent ... Beebe told a cluster of reporters on the final of two Big 12 football media days. ... soccernews.bigsoccer.com/article/04fFgGd3gQ1pV?q...

W. Soccer: Jamie Ramm | Newberry College Athletics Official Athletic Site, Newberry College. The most complete online source of information about Newberry ... (Football) Ron Parker agrees to terms with NFL's Seattle . ... W. Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Athletics News ... Ramm also holds a National First Diploma in Sport and National Certificate in ... newberrywolves.com/profile.asp?playerID=2218

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