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Jozy Alitdore Videos
These videos are nothing special, but figured some might want to watch them. The first video just shows Villareal training and other has a brief interview while lounging by the pool. Enjoy.
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YA Articles and Video of Tim Howard with Everton
*Article about Feilhaber and the importance of the Olympics for him.
*Ives weighs in on Subotic's decision to play for the US.
*Donovan is finally showing interest in playing in Europe. Will it happen though?
*Altidore played the second half in a 12-0 win over Navata. I am looking for highlights but no luck so far.
*Beasley is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
Howard with Everton
*He played the full 90 in a 2-0 loss to Chicago Fire for preseason.
*Click the picture for highlights.
*Ives weighs in on Subotic's decision to play for the US.
*Donovan is finally showing interest in playing in Europe. Will it happen though?
*Altidore played the second half in a 12-0 win over Navata. I am looking for highlights but no luck so far.
*Beasley is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
Howard with Everton
*He played the full 90 in a 2-0 loss to Chicago Fire for preseason.
*Click the picture for highlights.
Messi today travels to China to play with Argentina
The Argentinian Lionel Messi will today bound for Beijing to play the Olympics with the selection of his country, but Barcelona still fighting and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS, for its acronym in Spanish) will have the final say.
The club will submit an appeal to the CAS after knowing the decision yesterday of Interacional Federation of Football Association (Fifa) forcing the club to release Messi to participate in the Olympiad.
"I joined the selection without waiting, because if I would be late. At the moment I want to be with them, "he said.
Although that is also added at the expense of the opinion that the CAS and will return if necessary.
The Status Committee Athlete of the Fifa ordered the release of players younger than 23 years for the Olympic Games.
The single judge of the Commission, the Tunisian Slim Aloulou, dismissed the arguments of Werder Bremen, Schalke 04 and Barcelona, who argued that the Olympic tournament coincides with tournaments like the Champions League.
"The Olympic Games represent a unique opportunity for athletes from any sport and, therefore, could not be justified that prevents any player younger than 23 years participate in this event," reads the provision.
However, Barcelona remains steadfast in its initial position and wants to prevent the march from their franchise player.
Barcelona will present an appeal against this decision before the CAS and request its cancellation.
Yesterday, Barça won by 3-1 to Fiorentina and Messi played again as the holder.
Precisely, the Argentine was one of the players in the first goal of Barcelona, which came at 28 minutes. Messi made a great move that ended with a staff auction close by Carlos Puyol.
Messi will travel accompanied by Pep Costa, a member of the body coach, who remain in China until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delivers its verdict on the appeal lodged by Barcelona.
That's because unlike Barcelona, Werder Bremen seems to be about to abandon the struggle for Diego, who joined without permission from his club to play Brazil for the Olympic tournament in Beijing.
Bremen's sports director, Klaus Allofs, admitted: "We must see whether it is worthwhile to maintain the appeal. Do not keep a mere diversion, we would have to make sure our line. "
For the moment, Laporta relaxed position to lower tensions.
"What we can not do is harm the interests of the player having a resolution through. We understand that power is very complex and retain the player who participates in the tour of the United States.
"If the CAS fails in favour of the club, he would have to come back," summed up the Catalan jerarca.
The CAS will resolve on Tuesday.
For his part, head coach of the Olympic selection argentina, Sergio Batista and confessed his relief already outlined how it wishes to play: "Fortunately it was resolved in our favour after so many return trips.
"I want Messi will pull over to the medium, not stuck to the line as it does in Barcelona. To generate football in front of (Juan Roman) Riquelme and behind (Sergio) Agüero, "said the Chechen.
The U.S. economy advanced in the first quarter
Economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, when tax refunds gave a ball oxygen to consumers and exports have improved the balance sheet of enterprises. But withdrawals led to a period of contraction in late 2007.
The Commerce Department said on Thursday that the gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 1.9% in the quarter from April to June. It was an improvement over the weak growth of 0.9% achieved in the first quarter of the year and a real contraction in the last 2007.
In addition, the Labour Department also reported on Thursday that layoffs increased markedly last week. New claims for unemployment insurance rose to 448,000, the highest level in five years.
The weak job market has kept wage pressures at bay. Meanwhile, wages and benefits to unemployed American workers increased by 0.7% in the second quarter, the same growth the previous quarter. It was the best in two years, the department said in another report.
The rebound in the second quarter was not as robust as had been expected by economists, who had predicted an expansion of 2.4%. That surge surely will not be considered a sign of economic recovery. There are fears that as they shut down the impact of tax refunds, the economy might have marked another setback later this year.
The Wall Street investors were not pleased with these reports and the stock market started the day with widespread casualties.
The health of the U.S. economy is the greatest public concern and therefore of politicians including those candidates who aspire to the White House.
The GDP contracted at an annual rate of 0.2% in the last three months of 2007, according to annual revisions disseminated by the government.
The contraction reflects the largest contraction in 26 years in the business of building and the prudence of consumers frightened by all these symptoms.
The contraction in the fourth quarter was the worst from occurring in the third quarter of 2001, the last time the economy fell into a recession. The government estimates that the economic performance of the last quarter of last year was positive-though minimum-digit growth of just 0.6%.
The GDP measures the value of all goods and services produced in the United States and is the best barometer of the country's economic health.
United States government has seized $24 million from bank accounts linked to Bodog
The United States government has seized $24 million from bank accounts linked to Bodog Entertainment Group, the ubiquitous franchise best known for online gambling and its billionaire front man, Calvin Ayre.
Forbes magazine is reporting that the information was obtained from documents filed with Federal District Court in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mr. Ayre, 47, has been distancing himself in recent months from the company he founded in the 1990s.
In April, Mr. Ayre announced in a blog entry that he would step down as Bodog's chief executive.
"You've likely heard the rumblings and rumors . . . and for once . . . it's true . . . I'm packing it in!" he wrote.
At the time of that entry, he said his company's operations had been run by the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group in Kahnawake for the last year.
Mr. Ayre also said that, since 2006, he had been building a European executive team to oversee Bodog's Continental and African operations.
Iván Rodríguez transferred to the Yankees
The Detroit Tigers sent on Tuesday to "catcher" Puerto Rican Iván Rodríguez to the New York Yankees in exchange Relay Kyle Farnsworth.
Rodriguez is optional in the year of a contract for $ 50 million it signed with the Tigers in February 2004. by many as the best receiver of all time, "Pudge" replaced behind the plate for the Yankees to their compatriot Jorge Posada, who lost the rest of the season by an injury to his shoulder.
Posada was operated on Wednesday the right shoulder, and he expects a rehabilitation of about six months. Rodríguez, 36 years, batea .295 with five jonrones in 82 games this season. The Puerto Rican has won 13 gold gloves.
Barcelona have recourse to appeal to CAS decision FIFA
The Barcelona announced today that it will submit an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision of Fifa forcing the club to release the Argentine Lionel Messi to participate in the Olympic Games. The commission on the status of the player today ordered the release of players younger than 23 years for the Olympic Games.
And the Barcelona remained steadfast in its initial position, using the CAS to prevent the march from their franchise player.
"Barcelona will shortly present an appeal against this decision before the TAS (CAS), which prompted its cancellation and that the procedure be treated as quickly as possible," reported the club Barca, que cree que no obligation to Messi to cede.
Joan Laporta, Barcelona's president, confirmed the decision in Florence, where the team today an amicable dispute before the Fiorentina: "At this stage we are in a situation of 'deadlock'.
Today we will meet with Messi for deciding that most suitable to both sides. I understand that our performance is very respectable from a sporting and whether the resolution of TAS (CAS) is favorable will have to accept our claims ".
It was a way of alerting Messi that the player will have to abide by the final resolution of the case, which will dictate the CAS, even though the footballer today also expressed their desire is to join the selection argentina.
"I joined the selection without waiting because if I would be late. At the moment I want to be with them, "he said. Although that is also added at the expense of the opinion that the CAS and will return if necessary.
The interest of Barcelona and Messi seem contradictory, although the club is prepared to impose its authority with permission from the CAS. "From the beginning, I said that I wanted to play with my selection and at no time problems have arisen so far," added Messi.
Laporta tried to ease the tension by declaring: "What we can not do is harm the interests of the player having a resolution through. We understand that power is very complex and retain the player who participates in the tour of the United States. "
For now, Messi renunciation of his team's tour, although nobody knows whether it will join later.
"Messi will do dictate the rules and understand that these will be interpreted by the TAS (CAS) favourably to the positions of Barcelona. Typically, which now will play with Argentina, but if the TAS flaw in favour of the club, he would have to come back, "summed Laporta.
Argentine D'Alessandro played in the Brazilian league
The Argentine Midfielder Andres D'Alessandro is expected in the next few hours in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, to undergo medical examinations and sign a four-year contract with the International team, club leaders confirmed today.
The International did not confirm the financial terms of the signing of D'Alessandro, whose rights belonged to the federal Zaragoza, Spain, but the Brazilian press believes that the club has paid about seven million dollars for his passing.
D'Alessandro, who is the main reinforcement announced so far this season by the International-which until now occupies the eighth position of the Brazilian soccer championship, played the last Copa Libertadores americas by the Argentine team San Lorenzo.
Previously, the player integrated teams of Zaragoza, Wolfsburg (Germany), Portsmouth (England) and River Plate (Argentina).
Videos: Jeremiah White with AGF
*Nguyen entered in the 78th minute in a 1-1 draw with FC Copenhagen.
*Subotic's international future still undetermined.
*Friedel speaks on the American owner of Villa.
White with AGF
*He played 85 minutes in a 3-1 win over AC Horsens.
*Click the picture for highlights
*Subotic's international future still undetermined.
*Friedel speaks on the American owner of Villa.
White with AGF
*He played 85 minutes in a 3-1 win over AC Horsens.
*Click the picture for highlights
Fifa requires teams to release players for Beijing Games
The Fifa insisted on Wednesday that clubs must allow the participation of their players younger than 23 years in the Olympic Games in Beijing, paving the way for the Argentine Lionel Messi and Brazilians Diego and Rafinha attending the tournament.
The clubs of the players - Barcelona, Werder Bremen and Schalke - refused to assign arguing that the Olympic tournament is not a matter for the Fife and therefore the lead agency can not force them to bring those elements.
It is foreseeable that clubs now have recourse to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which should act in the coming days as the Olympic soccer boots on August 7, a day before the official opening of the games. An emergency committee on Tuesday confirmed the validity of the position it took on the Fife from the outset.
Slim Aloulou, Tunisian judge that integrates the committee of the statute of the Fifa player, said on Wednesday that the transfer of players under 23 years requested by their selections is compulsory for all clubs.
It is foreseeable that clubs now have recourse to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which should act in the coming days as the Olympic soccer boots on August 7, a day before the official opening of the games. An emergency committee on Tuesday confirmed the validity of the position it took on the Fife from the outset.
Slim Aloulou, Tunisian judge that integrates the committee of the statute of the Fifa player, said on Wednesday that the transfer of players under 23 years requested by their selections is compulsory for all clubs.
Participating in the Olympic Games is a unique opportunity for athletes of all disciplines, said the FIF in a statement. There would be justified to prevent a player younger than 23 years participating in a competition of this kind if his team has been graded. Barcelona and Schalke have games in the preliminary stage of the Champions League which coincide with the dispute of the Olympic tournament. Those two clubs Werder Bremen and argued that the Olympic tournament is not included in the calendar of Fifa, which replied that his schedule includes only the parties of the largest selections, with players without age limit.
The Olympic tournament dates are set by the International Olympic Committee. Immediately, Barcelona announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to seek annulment of the verdict of Fife as quickly as possible. Schalke and Werder already filed his appeal. At this stage we are in a situation of impasse. Today we will meet with Messi for deciding that most suitable to both sides.
I understand that our performance is very respectable from the field of sport and if the judgement is in favour of TAS will have to accept our claims, in Florence said the president of Barsa, Joan Laporta. The manager stated that Barsa not want to harm Messi, so the norm is now going to play with Argentina, but if the failure to TAS (please) the club would have to return. Messi had planned to travel to the United States if there was not a situation like the current one. What we can not do is harm the interests of the player having a resolution through, Laporta added.
The Olympic tournament dates are set by the International Olympic Committee. Immediately, Barcelona announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to seek annulment of the verdict of Fife as quickly as possible. Schalke and Werder already filed his appeal. At this stage we are in a situation of impasse. Today we will meet with Messi for deciding that most suitable to both sides.
I understand that our performance is very respectable from the field of sport and if the judgement is in favour of TAS will have to accept our claims, in Florence said the president of Barsa, Joan Laporta. The manager stated that Barsa not want to harm Messi, so the norm is now going to play with Argentina, but if the failure to TAS (please) the club would have to return. Messi had planned to travel to the United States if there was not a situation like the current one. What we can not do is harm the interests of the player having a resolution through, Laporta added.
We understand that power is very complex and retain the player who participates in the tour of the United States. Messi will do dictate the rules and understand that they will be interpreted by the TAS favourably to the positions of Barsa. The coach of Argentina, Sergio Batista, applauded the decision and indicated that Messi will travel to China on Wednesday after fogueo of Barsa against Fiorentina in Italy. He is a player we need is within the campus.
Fortunately it was resolved in our favour after so many comings and goings and problemitas, Batista told Radio Del Plata from Japan, where his team played a friendly on Tuesday. The people of the AFA sent him passages and after the match in Florence is traveling to Shanghai, he added. Laporta also sharpening their guns toward the Argentine football associations by the pressure exerted in the case Messi.
Fortunately it was resolved in our favour after so many comings and goings and problemitas, Batista told Radio Del Plata from Japan, where his team played a friendly on Tuesday. The people of the AFA sent him passages and after the match in Florence is traveling to Shanghai, he added. Laporta also sharpening their guns toward the Argentine football associations by the pressure exerted in the case Messi.
The AFA has pressed hard to go to the player (the Games). It seems to me unfair and misplaced, because we are not talking about the selection Absolute. This is an Olympic tournament, that does not meet all the players eligible, but that is amateur spirit. It makes no sense that the Games will become a new World Cup, he said.
The clubs had so far accepted yield to players younger than 23 years since it came into force this method 20 years ago. This is the first time that some institutions are reluctant.
The clubs had so far accepted yield to players younger than 23 years since it came into force this method 20 years ago. This is the first time that some institutions are reluctant.
Video: Preseason Fulham highlights
Highlights from some Fulham games this preseason which I believe Eddie Johnson and Clint Dempsey played in.
Fulham Korea Tour 2008
Ulsan 1 - 2 Fulham
Busan 1 - 0 Fulham
Fulham vs. Celtic
Fulham Korea Tour 2008
Ulsan 1 - 2 Fulham
Busan 1 - 0 Fulham
Fulham vs. Celtic
Link: sevenload.com
Samuel Eto'o will stay at Barcelona
Joan Laporta, Barcelona's president, yesterday opened the door to the possibility that Samuel Eto'o will be in the team after not find a buyer and see the attitude of the player, but left the final decision in the hands of the coaching staff.
"The attitude of Samuel is good and I welcome enormously. Beyond the technical decisions that can be taken, I'll stay with the attitude of Eto'o. The rest is up to Txiki Beguiristain (technical secretary), "said the leader.
Laporta said that there are "clubs interested in Eto'o," but without offering concrete, and added that the Barcelona striker is a world reference in its position and contributed very, very best players of his position, if not the best ".
Eto'o received the backing of his teammates. Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi endorsed the continuation of African public statements.
Isinbayeva jumps 5.04 and achieved his world record number 23
Yelena Isinbayeva succeeded yesterday in Monte Carlo a mark of 5.04 meters and set a new world record, the number 23 who gets the Russians in the discipline.
Isinbayeva, 26, improved on his own one centimeter plusmarca, elmeeting achieved this year in the Golden League in Rome.
Then announced that it would continue to seek to lay new records.
Isinbayeva had achieved its previous plusmarca of 5.03 metres on 11 July in Rome.
The saltadora beat for the first time this record on August 12, 2005, in his victory in the World Cup final in Helsinki.
For Russia this is the 13 th record outdoors (plus another ten in room). Isinbayeva has always declared that it wants to overcome Bubka, who broke 35 world records in the specialty.
This new plusmarca, doors of the great quote from Beijing 2008, endorses his last months working with Vitaly Petrov, exentrenador of Ukrainian Bubka and which has been working in Donetsk and in the Italian town of Formia.
This is "thanks to his opponents who left work during these two years. If (the U.S.) Jennifer Stuczynski had come before (the high competition), she would have had more difficulties to win, "said Petrov yesterday, satisfied.
Jozy Altidore Q&A and article
Jozy Q&A from FIFA.com
Jozy writes from Spain on the New York Times blog. (This is a little old but figured I would put it on for those who missed it.)
I'm Back
I was away from the blog longer than I thought I was going to be, but it's offseason so there weren't too many videos to post anyway. There was a lot of changes with several new Yanks going to Europe and a few less to keep tabs on since they are coming back to the states. I look forward to getting back into it. Expect articles to follow in the coming days and then lots of videos to start once the regular season begins. As always, your input of what you would like to see and what you don't care about having on the blog is always appreciated. Thanks for your continued support!
Noonan set to return back to the MLS
FC Dallas rejects all of the bids for Cooper
Noonan set to return back to the MLS
FC Dallas rejects all of the bids for Cooper
Barcelona not to loose Messi.
The Barcelona announced yesterday that the Argentine striker Lionel Messi will be uploaded to the aircraft that will take you tomorrow at the Italian city of Florence on Thursday and begin U.S. tour with his team, bringing the Spanish club ruled the assignment of player to play the Olympic Games.
This was announced Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, who confirmed that his club maintains its intention to make the preseason that Messi complete with all Catalan.
The agent said that the Barcelona club "he attends the reason" in its pulse with Argentina Football association (AFA), which insists on having Messi in the Olympic Games.
Laporta reported that a few weeks ago sent a letter to the president of the AFA, Julio Grondona, in which he proposed the option of giving the player if the Barcelona reached a good result in the first leg of the third stage of pre - Champions League, play in the August 12.
The Barcelona lives pending the resolution of the FIFA respect to this conflict, which is expected for today. Although the Spanish club has already announced that if no reason to Barcelona who lives in disagreement with the AFA, will call on the Sports Court of Arbitration (CAS), linked to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Thus, the player will undertake the tour with Barcelona whatever the outcome of today's highest soccer.
Laporta avoided confrontation with the AFA and Jorge Messi, the father of the footballer, who support the incorporation of immediate end to their selection.
"We have heard the wishes of the player and these are the Barcelona and defending his selection. Ideally reconcile the two interests, "added the agent.
But Laporta is unwilling to yield. "The regulations assist us," he said.
Barcelona played two events in the United States. On August 3 will be measured with CD Guadalajara of Mexico in Chicago, August 6 and will face the New York Red Bulls of MLS, which will act as local.
The Olympic soccer tournament will begin on August 6, two days before the inauguration.
Favre a no-show to Packers camp.
Brett Favre didn't report to the Green Bay Packers' training camp Sunday, temporarily easing tensions in the three-time MVP's ongoing standoff with the team.
Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb confirmed Sunday that Favre did not report to camp with Packers players, who were required to report at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
Favre told si.com that Packers general manager Ted Thompson had asked him for "a couple of days" to resolve the situation.
"I agreed to do that," Favre told the site. "I don't want to be a distraction to the Packers, and I hope in the next few days we can come to an agreement that would allow me to continue playing football."
That agreement, presumably, would be a trade. The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged as two potential trade partners for the Packers, and Favre told si.com that he would consider a trade to any team.
Packers players were scheduled to attend meetings and take physicals Sunday. Running back Ryan Grant - an exclusive-rights free agent who has refused to sign a tender offer from the team and is pursuing a long-term deal - also did not report Sunday morning.
Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb confirmed Sunday that Favre did not report to camp with Packers players, who were required to report at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
Favre told si.com that Packers general manager Ted Thompson had asked him for "a couple of days" to resolve the situation.
"I agreed to do that," Favre told the site. "I don't want to be a distraction to the Packers, and I hope in the next few days we can come to an agreement that would allow me to continue playing football."
That agreement, presumably, would be a trade. The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged as two potential trade partners for the Packers, and Favre told si.com that he would consider a trade to any team.
Packers players were scheduled to attend meetings and take physicals Sunday. Running back Ryan Grant - an exclusive-rights free agent who has refused to sign a tender offer from the team and is pursuing a long-term deal - also did not report Sunday morning.
At the end Sastre claimed his throne.
Paris. Carlos Sastre left the secondary role of actor and 33 years be asked to play. "I want the team working for me on the Tour," he told his team director, Bjarne Riis.
And did not disappoint. For the first time attracted all hotbeds for him, a humble and discreet corridor that is now champion. Along with Francisco Mancebo, David Navas, Pablo Lastras and his brother-in-law, the late Jose Maria Jimenez, Sastre belonged to one of the most promising generations of Spanish cyclists.
They were formed at school cycling own Sastre's father, Victor, founded in 1982 with the support of another illustrious cyclist, Angel Arroyo, second in the Tour in 1983. Yesterday this work gave fruit with the triumphant tour of the CSC rider on the Champs Elysees.
"Illusion, respect and sacrifice" was and remains the motto of the school where those cyclists were forged before becoming a part of the historic amateur team of Miguel Indurain's Banesto. "For discrepancies with the leaders I left the computer that always dreamed to be," said Sastre. It was when he decided to go to eternal rival, Eleven of Manolo Sáiz, to continue his progression. After three years at Eleven, the Danish Riis decided chips in 2001 to join the newly formed CSC.
It was a perfect companion for Tyler Hamilton and Ivan Basso, until a few months ago claimed to be the number one ahead of younger brothers Frank and Andy Schleck. Riis commented that "Carlos is the best of its regularity." "Never has a bad day in the making 'crash'.
He was confident that with a few more years of experience, the podium was within reach. I believe that with the victory of Charles begins a new era for cycling, "said the champion in Paris in 1996. Precisely its progression on the Tour since his first participation in 2001, when he was twentieth, has been steady, slowly but surely: tenth in 2002, ninth in 2003, eighth in 2004, two hundred and third in 2005 was because he worked for Basso, who finished second; was third in 2006 and fourth in 2007.
In the CSC team shared with the Frenchman Laurent Jalabert in his last year as a professional. "This is the man whom he most admired, as rider and as a person," said Sastre. It was in 2003, the centenary of the Tour, when he won his first major stage in Aix-3-Domaines in the Pyrenees, after a brilliant escape. Jalabert what qualifies as "a discreet corridor, a strong personality who has managed to make more sound decisions at every moment."
Rockie record in Major League.
The rockie Brad Ziegler yesterday broke a mark of 101 years in the Major Leagues American to accumulate 27 entries without allowing careers as debutant in the Seniors. Ziegler, 28, withdrew two entrances off the Texas Rangers, a clash which ended 6-5 in favour of his team athleties.
Yankees followed with eight wins.
Robinson Canó hit a quadrangular and towed three runs, and left-handed Andy Pettitte had another outstanding performance yesterday to give the New York Yankees a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees added his eighth victory followed, their longest streak of victories of the season. New York approached only one game in Boston, running second in the East Division of the American League, and remained unbeaten since ending recess Star Game.
The Yankees added his eighth victory followed, their longest streak of victories of the season. New York approached only one game in Boston, running second in the East Division of the American League, and remained unbeaten since ending recess Star Game.
Tampa Bay began the day with a game ahead of the Red Sox. Two newly acquired players also helped the Pirates: Xavier Nady was the holder in the garden left in his first game with the Yankees, and the relay Dominican Damaso Marte striking out his compatriot David Ortiz according relay.
The Yankees closed the deal with the Pirates yesterday to acquire Nady and Mars in exchange for four minor league players. Alex Rodriguez was beaten in the left arm by the baton of Red Sox, Craig Hansen in the eighth entry and shouted at the public signal of approval. Rodriguez stayed in the game until he was replaced in the bottom of the entry by the Dominican Wilson Betemit.
The victory by the Yankees 1-0 in game Friday night, Joba Chamberlain provoked the wrath of the public and the stand of Red Sox after a pelotazo that narrowly beaten in the head in Kevin Youkikis sétima entry. Elumpire intervened to launch a warning to both benches and Chamberlain finished striking out Youkilis.
Canada beat three unstoppable and connected quadrangular his ninth of the season and a double two annotations on Saturday shelf and took advantage of 34-18 since the break-Star Game to travel to the Dominican Republic in order to adjust their batting with overseeing his father. Pettitt (12-7) accepted a clean race and striking out seven in seven tickets for rivals continue a seguidilla of good performances by the openers of the Yankees, who have allowed three runs cleaner or less in 15 of their last 16 games. Marte entered the game with runners at first and second and unout in sétima and striking out Ortiz with four pitches.
The Dominican also Edwar Ramirez then withdrew his compatriot Manny Ramírez with high. Manny Ramírez, who missed the first match of the series by a sore knee, hit fourth and went to 4-0.
The Yankees closed the deal with the Pirates yesterday to acquire Nady and Mars in exchange for four minor league players. Alex Rodriguez was beaten in the left arm by the baton of Red Sox, Craig Hansen in the eighth entry and shouted at the public signal of approval. Rodriguez stayed in the game until he was replaced in the bottom of the entry by the Dominican Wilson Betemit.
The victory by the Yankees 1-0 in game Friday night, Joba Chamberlain provoked the wrath of the public and the stand of Red Sox after a pelotazo that narrowly beaten in the head in Kevin Youkikis sétima entry. Elumpire intervened to launch a warning to both benches and Chamberlain finished striking out Youkilis.
Canada beat three unstoppable and connected quadrangular his ninth of the season and a double two annotations on Saturday shelf and took advantage of 34-18 since the break-Star Game to travel to the Dominican Republic in order to adjust their batting with overseeing his father. Pettitt (12-7) accepted a clean race and striking out seven in seven tickets for rivals continue a seguidilla of good performances by the openers of the Yankees, who have allowed three runs cleaner or less in 15 of their last 16 games. Marte entered the game with runners at first and second and unout in sétima and striking out Ortiz with four pitches.
The Dominican also Edwar Ramirez then withdrew his compatriot Manny Ramírez with high. Manny Ramírez, who missed the first match of the series by a sore knee, hit fourth and went to 4-0.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox
MLB Betting Preview
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox
Saturday, 3:55 pm Eastern – FOX
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox get the spotlight on Saturday on FOX as they play the middle game of their three-game series. It is Andy Pettitte on the mound for New York facing Boston’s Tim Wakefield. Both pitchers have good numbers and the game could turn into a pitcher’s duel.
Check out the current line for this game at SBG Global.
Pettitte is 11-7 on the season with a 3.86 ERA. He was excellent in his last start against Oakland, allowing only one run in eight innings. Wakefield is 5-7 on the season but has a solid 3.69 ERA. He has gone at least 7 innings in nine of his last ten starts. He is 1-2 with a 2.96 ERA this month. This is his second start against New York this season. He gave up three runs and four hits in 6 1/3 innings against them last time.
Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Yankees are 21-8 in their last 29 Saturday games. The Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 7-2 in Pettitte’s last 9 starts. The Yankees are 12-5 in Pettitte’s last 17 road starts. The Yankees are 45-21 in Pettitte’s last 66 starts vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 7-3 in Pettitte’s last 10 road starts vs. the Red Sox.
The Red Sox are 10-2 in their last 12 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 23-9 in their last 32 Saturday games. The Red Sox are 6-0 in Wakefield’s last 6 Saturday starts. The Red Sox are 37-17 in Wakefield’s last 54 home starts. The Red Sox are 1-8 in Wakefield’s last 9 starts vs. the American League East. The Red Sox are 1-4 in Wakefield’s last 5 home starts vs. the Yankees.
The Under is 6-1 in the Yankees last 7 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 Saturday games. The Under is 6-2-2 in the Yankees last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 20-7-2 in the Yankees last 29 overall. The Under is 27-11-1 in the Yankees last 39 vs. the American League East. The Under is 17-5 in Pettitte’s last 22 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 19-7 in Pettitte’s last 26 road starts. The Over is 4-0 in Pettitte’s last 4 road starts vs. the Red Sox.
The Under is 5-1-2 in the Red Sox last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 5-2 in the Red Sox last 7 Saturday games. The Over is 12-3-1 in Wakefield’s last 16 home starts. The Under is 40-19-7 in Wakefield’s last 66 starts vs. the American League East. The Over is 22-7 in the last 29 meetings in Boston between the two teams. The Under is 11-4-3 in Wakefield’s last 18 starts vs. the Yankees.
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Favre expected to submit letter of reinstatement to NFL
During a telephone conversation Thursday with Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson, quarterback Brett Favre conveyed he is planning to return to the team and report to training camp this weekend.
If he follows through on his plans, Favre is expected to fax a letter seeking reinstatement to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as early as Friday, before the Packers report to camp on Saturday.
However, just because Favre is now planning to return to the Packers, that doesn't mean the saga is over. This is a story that has had so many twists and turns, it is conceivable it could change again. It has repeatedly in the four months since Favre announced his retirement.
At any point this summer, with the situation as tenuous as it is, Favre still could decide to walk away from the game again or Green Bay could decide to trade him to one of the teams it spoke with this week. But for now, Favre is planning to go back to the Packers with the intention of spending this season with them.
There is plenty of smoothing over to be done, however that process already has kicked off. The conversation between Favre and Thompson was said to be cordial and professional, and the Packers recognize that they are a better team with their iconic quarterback on the roster.
Thompson even said during Thursday's annual shareholders meeting that families have disagreements, but they overcome them. Now the Packers and Favre are trying to do just that.
Favre will try to return to the life that he has known and loved in Green Bay. He never sold his house there, never removed the furniture from the house, never moved his cars from the area.
But there will be an adjustment on the football field. The Packers had appointed Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback and Favre will have to beat him out this summer, an idea once as unthinkable as Favre being traded. With a base salary of $12 million, Favre could become the most expensive backup in the history of football.
Barça challenged FIFA
Yesterday, F. C. Barcelona confirmed its arguments as to why it believes is not required to divest to striker Lionel Messi for Argentina to participate in the Olympic Games in Beijing, thus ignoring the criterion of FIFA.
The club Barca received through the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) circular number 1,153 of FIFA, where its president, Joseph Blatter reiterated the obligation to release players under the age of 23 years for Olympics Based on customary law.
"In reply, Barcelona has ratified the content of his earlier writings, in the sense that the rules apply FIFA does not oblige clubs," says the Spanish entity said in a statement.
"The club has reiterated the proposal for a consensus solution that was rejected in its day by the football associations of Argentina (AFA)," he added.
In short: Messi continues-to-disgust with the concentration that the team is doing in the Scottish town of Saint Andrews.
In addition, Barcelona also said that only recognizes a valid interlocutor, the AFA, which continues negotiations.
However, according to the latest information, the positions of both sides are completely separate.
Thus, the Barcelona Messi will not be asked to join the selection until after the August 12, when the team Spanish first match of the dispute prior to the Champions League.
The problem for Argentina is that by then the tournament would have already begun.
The AFA argues that the player wants now, without further delay, invoking the arguments of FIFA. Precisely, this is the last point of conflict, since Barcelona has challenged strongly with total orders of FIFA, who is not accustomed to such pulses.
Meanwhile, Messi continues cabizbajo in Scotland, wishing a resolution allowing it to play games with Argentina.
The throne of Federer, in more danger than ever.
Now yes, held the throne for almost four and a half years by Roger Federer at risk.
The surprise defeat by the Swiss embedded in its debut on Wednesday in Toronto, before the Frenchman Gilles Simon, opened the doors to the Spanish Rafael Nadal launch the final attack on the world's number one. "This is not the end of the world, but would have been able to start better. I love this championship and had done well here," said Federer, twice champion at the Masters Series Canada, visibly affected by their tenth defeat in the season and his Early elimination of Toronto.
Since 2002 totaled ten Federer did not fall the same year, and still needed to close a 2008 in which the Swiss ceased to function as a "relojito", even at Wimbledon, where two and a half weeks ago lost his final battle with Nadal in five sets. Faced with the number 22 ranking Simon, Federer committed four errors forced non-consecutive all a sign of its downturn-and French took advantage of his first match point after two hours imposed by 2-6, 7-5 and 6-4.
"It's important to stay positive. I must join forces and look to the Olympics and the U.S. Open. That's really what I want to win. I must make sure it is ready for that," he tried to comfort the once invincible Federer.
The permanence of Federer on top of the tennis world is in real danger. The Swiss last year was a finalist in Canada, so it will lose many points, although not until August, because due to the Beijing Games in 2008 the tournament was ahead of Toronto. The same is true of the Masters Series in Cincinnati, where Federer will defend the title.
Nadal was semifinalist last year in Montreal and Cincinnati was eliminated in the debut, so if far-reaching and the Swiss does a good tournament on U.S. soil-the Spanish could travel to Beijing as a virtual world number one, and what would be officially from August 18.
Federer has not fallen from the top ranking since February 2, 2004, and until this week ahead by 770 points to Nadal and Djokovic by 1,655. For the former German star Boris Becker no doubts: Nadal is already the best but still the numbers reflect. "In the ranking, there is a number one Federer name. But I think in the world of tennis you can ask anyone who it is: the winner of the French Open and Wimbledon," said Becker on Monday, before Federer again to experience the bitter taste of defeat.
Brazil makes huge investment in airports worldwide for 2014
Brazil will invest 3,890 billion reais (2.446,5 million dollars) until 2010 in expanding and modernizing the country's main airports in the face of rising demand that will during the World Cup 2014, the government announced on Thursday.
Infraero, the state agency responsible for airport infrastructure, said an assessment of the needs of the terminals, especially in those 18 cities aspiring to host World parties. Of these, 12 will be selected.
A communiqué Infraero clarified that some works are already underway, such as construction of a third passenger terminal at the international airport of Guarulhos, in Sao Paulo, as well as the reform of Terminal 2's Galeao airport in Rio de Janeiro.
Also, is already bidding on the work of Brasilia's airport expansion to increase its capacity to care for 15 million passengers per year by 2010, according to Infraero.
The announcement of the improvements occurred just days after the executive vice president of the association Brazilian Aviation General Adalberto Fabeliano, warned that the infrastructure of the country's air terminals are unable to receive the influx of visitors expected for the maximum soccer tournament in the world.
The Brazilian civil aviation is experiencing a crisis situation since 2006, when an accident involving an aircraft of the airline Gol, which left 154 dead, showed serious deficiencies at airports in the country. A year later, 199 people died in a plane accident while attempting to land on TAM.
Units governmental and private signed an agreement with the Brazilian Soccer Confederation to discuss the infrastructure needs of cities aspiring to host parties, not only for those cities are prepared but also to help to choose the Fifa headquarters .
Is expected to announce Fife in March 2009 which cities will host matches of the FIFA World Cup 2014.
NHS to Open Free Clinic for Gambling Addicts
In September the UK's National Health Service will open a free clinic for the treatment of problem gambling.
Located at the Soho Centre for Health on Frith Street, the clinic is set to run for a 12-month pilot period. If deemed a success more facilities could open across the country.
Dr. Henrietta Bowden-Jones, an psychiatrist specializing in gambling addiction who will lead the Soho facility, told the Evening Standard: 'We will treat not just the problem gambler but any member of their family and people affected by their addiction. We are at present purely an outpatient service but would be keen to be funded for in-patient beds for extreme cases when gamblers may become suicidal because of debs.'
Funding for the facility will come from the gaming and betting industry through the Responsibility in Gambling Trust.
Schleck maintains leadership.
The hopes of Russian cyclist Denis Menchov won the Tour de France suffered a blow yesterday when it lost ground in the sixteenth stage, won by Frenchman Cyril Dessel (AG2R-La Mondiale).
Dessel won the stage, a distance of 157 kilometres from Cuneo, Italy, Jausiers.
The French rider beat his compatriot Sandy Casar (Francaise des Jeux), while the Spanish David Arroyo (Caisse d'Epargne) finished third.
The Luxembourg Frank Schleck (CSC) retained elmaillot yellow leader of the overall standings and exceeds the escort, the Austrian Bernhard Kohl, by seven seconds. The Australian Cadel Evans appears to eight seconds.
Menchov (Rabobank) was overtaken by other favorites in the fall of the Summit of the Bonett-Restefond, the roof of the Tour of 2,802 meters, and lost 35 seconds to respect their rivals.
The Russian fell to fifth place in the overall standings, 63 seconds behind the leader.
"Little by little, in the ascent to La Bonetto, I began to believe in victory," said Dessel.
"At the beginning I was working for my leader, Tadej Valjavec, because we wanted to catch (Stefan) Schumacher. But after I devoted my chance in the downhill. "
The American Christian Vande Velde, who began the stage in fifth place in the overall standings, lost all hope to feel exhausted and departing at a distance of 4:03 minutes.
A group of five riders escaped in the first 40 kilometres, including the German Stefan Schumacher, who on promotion to the Passage of the Lombardy left behind their peers and went alone.
The prosecution of 30 men was less than three minutes behind Schumacher at the foot of the Summit-Restefond Bonetto.
Dessel and Ukrainian Yaroslav Popovych, along with six other riders, reached to Schumacher in the absence of 27 kilometres.
At the top, the Frenchman Sandy Casar and Dessel, with David Arroyo and Popovych, escaped, before they won in Dessel elsprint final to win his first stage in a Tour.
Blatter and clubs collide in Beijing
The president of Fifa, Joseph Blatter, said yesterday that clubs must make their players younger than 23 attend the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Jerarca's position contradicts the claim of major European teams, who claim that they are not obliged to do so.
This contradiction became clear in two bulletins sent by the Fifa and the European Association of Clubs (RCT, for its acronym in English), successor of the G-14.
"The release of players younger than 23 years has always been compulsory. The same principle applies for Beijing 2008, "Blatter said in a letter sent to all the members of Fifa.
The Swiss added that the fact that the Games in Beijing were not included in the international calendar did not eliminate the rule.
Opposition. The president of ACE, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in a statement that there was no legal liability for clubs to give up their footballers.
"As the Games are not in the calendar, the obligation to release players, according to the regulations of Fifa does not apply," said Rummenigge. "We support, therefore, to all clubs facing significant losses," he said.
But Fifa downplay the issue of timing. "Because of their uniqueness, the soccer tournament at the Olympic Games has always been treated any differently intentionally. However, this does not mean that here there is no obligation for clubs, "said Blatter.
The conflict has suspended the participation of stars such as Argentine Lionel Messi. The star receives pressure from the Argentine football associations to be incorporated in the albiceleste, and on the other hand faces the demands of his team, Barcelona, not to do so.
Messi's father stoked the issue by stating that the desire of his son is playing in Beijing with the Selection
The president of Fifa, Joseph Blatter, said yesterday that clubs must make their players younger than 23 attend the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Jerarca's position contradicts the claim of major European teams, who claim that they are not obliged to do so.
This contradiction became clear in two bulletins sent by the Fifa and the European Association of Clubs (RCT, for its acronym in English), successor of the G-14.
"The release of players younger than 23 years has always been compulsory. The same principle applies for Beijing 2008, "Blatter said in a letter sent to all the members of Fifa.
The Swiss added that the fact that the Games in Beijing were not included in the international calendar did not eliminate the rule.
Opposition. The president of ACE, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in a statement that there was no legal liability for clubs to give up their footballers.
"As the Games are not in the calendar, the obligation to release players, according to the regulations of Fifa does not apply," said Rummenigge. "We support, therefore, to all clubs facing significant losses," he said.
But Fifa downplay the issue of timing. "Because of their uniqueness, the soccer tournament at the Olympic Games has always been treated any differently intentionally. However, this does not mean that here there is no obligation for clubs, "said Blatter.
The conflict has suspended the participation of stars such as Argentine Lionel Messi. The star receives pressure from the Argentine football associations to be incorporated in the albiceleste, and on the other hand faces the demands of his team, Barcelona, not to do so.
Messi's father stoked the issue by stating that the desire of his son is playing in Beijing with the Selection.
Beijing 2008 will be a crusade doping
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games represent the greatest crusade against doping in the history of world sport. The organization enlists an arsenal of 4,500 tests, including 1,300 that were made before the next planetary event on August 8.
To undertake this struggle the International Olympic Committee has its own operational arm: the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), founded at the end of the previous decade, which is responsible for updating the list of prohibited substances, to certify laboratories and define punishment . Strict monitoring will begin next July 27, two weeks after the inauguration.
The Organizing Committee enabled control centres in 41 stadiums, the Olympic village and clinics near the sites of competition.
There will be three daily shifts of work, to cover 24 hours a day. The security measures are extreme: the samples will travel in armored trucks, as if they were freshly collected money from an ATM.
Athletes must be available to undergo tests at any time, as has been done in other editions.
The Costa Rican Claudia Poll he took a sample just arrived at Sydney airport, in the Games of 2000, and then another when he entered the Olympic village, as he recalled the doctor Gerardo Murillo Cuza. In fact, there is no prohibition to take samples to a single athlete twice a day, or days, or one hour before competing.
For WADA, the athletes should receive the message that appears at any time a medical team in front of the hotel or at the end of training. Apart from these tests when random checks will also fixed the first five of each test and two more to be selected at random.
The International Olympic Committee asked for further collaboration with the Chinese authorities to allow the police to identify and prosecute smugglers of banned substances. It is the same method used by the Tour de France: criminalise those responsible for doping, to instill fear and expose them to a public embarrassment. The operation will continue until August 24, the last day of the final and closing ceremony, thus giving the respective shows could be the last thing some athletes do before leaving China to their country of origin. Strong increase. More than 4,000 tests mean an increase of 24 per cent compared to 3,660 checks in Athens 2004. But this time the IOC and WADA introduced a new rule: athletes who are caught in the doping network also will be outside the London 2012 Games.
The samples will be stored for eight years, during which it will be possible to re-analyze them to detect any new substances to be included in the list vetoed. If any athlete is positive in this period will lose the medals you have earned and will receive the same punishment as if it had been dopado the previous day.
Already the American Marion Jones lived in meat itself retroactivity issue of doping, because it ran out of the five prisoners gathered in Sydney, after admitting that ran not clean. The fight against doping is a truism in the world of Olympism, rocked by scandals since the case of Ben Johnson hit the world in the event of Seoul 88. "We are at the forefront of efforts to eradicate doping from sport," said the IOC president, Jacques Rogge. After his diagnosis qualified on the topic: "Most athletes compete openly and fairly."
There will be three daily shifts of work, to cover 24 hours a day. The security measures are extreme: the samples will travel in armored trucks, as if they were freshly collected money from an ATM.
Athletes must be available to undergo tests at any time, as has been done in other editions.
The Costa Rican Claudia Poll he took a sample just arrived at Sydney airport, in the Games of 2000, and then another when he entered the Olympic village, as he recalled the doctor Gerardo Murillo Cuza. In fact, there is no prohibition to take samples to a single athlete twice a day, or days, or one hour before competing.
For WADA, the athletes should receive the message that appears at any time a medical team in front of the hotel or at the end of training. Apart from these tests when random checks will also fixed the first five of each test and two more to be selected at random.
The International Olympic Committee asked for further collaboration with the Chinese authorities to allow the police to identify and prosecute smugglers of banned substances. It is the same method used by the Tour de France: criminalise those responsible for doping, to instill fear and expose them to a public embarrassment. The operation will continue until August 24, the last day of the final and closing ceremony, thus giving the respective shows could be the last thing some athletes do before leaving China to their country of origin. Strong increase. More than 4,000 tests mean an increase of 24 per cent compared to 3,660 checks in Athens 2004. But this time the IOC and WADA introduced a new rule: athletes who are caught in the doping network also will be outside the London 2012 Games.
The samples will be stored for eight years, during which it will be possible to re-analyze them to detect any new substances to be included in the list vetoed. If any athlete is positive in this period will lose the medals you have earned and will receive the same punishment as if it had been dopado the previous day.
Already the American Marion Jones lived in meat itself retroactivity issue of doping, because it ran out of the five prisoners gathered in Sydney, after admitting that ran not clean. The fight against doping is a truism in the world of Olympism, rocked by scandals since the case of Ben Johnson hit the world in the event of Seoul 88. "We are at the forefront of efforts to eradicate doping from sport," said the IOC president, Jacques Rogge. After his diagnosis qualified on the topic: "Most athletes compete openly and fairly."
Hamilton won the Grand Prix of Germany
Hockenheim, Germany. The British pilot Lewis Hamilton, the team McLaren-Mercedes, won yesterday the Hockenheim circuit in Germany Grand Prix Formula 1.
This was the tenth test of the season, in which the Brazilian Nelsinho Piquet (Renault) climbed the podium for the first time.
Piquet got a surprising second place, taking advantage of having refuelling only once, while his compatriot Felipe Massa (Ferrari) completed the podium in third place. This was the second consecutive victory for Hamilton after successful at Silverstone.
Thus, Hamilton was placed at the top of the table with four points advantage before Massa, who came tied to this competition. "I would have preferred a quiet evening, just in front, but this has not happened. We should have entered (in boxes) for the entry of the safety car, that would have facilitated my job, but I say stay on track.
The team thought that time would be sufficient to achieve an advantage before my second stop, "said Hamilton. At junction, the first three retained their positions, but behind the Polish Robert Kubica won three seats to reach the quartet head. After the first bend, without incident, the platoon was stretched and Hamilton imposed a great pace for half a second per lap. The most remarkable of the race occurred on lap number 36, when the German Timo Glock (Toyota), which had hitherto done a good career, was violently left of the runway at the exit of the pits after a rupture of the right suspension of his car. The pilot was transferred to a hospital, while Toyota said later that he was fine. Strategy. The safety car came in track and everybody was precipitated into the pits to refuel ... except Hamilton, self-assured to stay on the track. When the safety car left the track on lap 40, the Briton was ahead of German Nick Heidfeld and Piquet, who also stopped to refuel. Hamilton refuel 10 laps later and returned to the track in fifth position. But the British couple was the fastest ahead without discussion and its cooperating partner Heikki Kovalainen, Finland.
Then Hamilton took up harassing Massa, who advanced but not without resistance on lap number 56, to overcome shortly afterwards Nelsinho Piquet. "We were lucky. Before the race between a dude and two stops, "said the winner.
This was the tenth test of the season, in which the Brazilian Nelsinho Piquet (Renault) climbed the podium for the first time.
Piquet got a surprising second place, taking advantage of having refuelling only once, while his compatriot Felipe Massa (Ferrari) completed the podium in third place. This was the second consecutive victory for Hamilton after successful at Silverstone.
Thus, Hamilton was placed at the top of the table with four points advantage before Massa, who came tied to this competition. "I would have preferred a quiet evening, just in front, but this has not happened. We should have entered (in boxes) for the entry of the safety car, that would have facilitated my job, but I say stay on track.
The team thought that time would be sufficient to achieve an advantage before my second stop, "said Hamilton. At junction, the first three retained their positions, but behind the Polish Robert Kubica won three seats to reach the quartet head. After the first bend, without incident, the platoon was stretched and Hamilton imposed a great pace for half a second per lap. The most remarkable of the race occurred on lap number 36, when the German Timo Glock (Toyota), which had hitherto done a good career, was violently left of the runway at the exit of the pits after a rupture of the right suspension of his car. The pilot was transferred to a hospital, while Toyota said later that he was fine. Strategy. The safety car came in track and everybody was precipitated into the pits to refuel ... except Hamilton, self-assured to stay on the track. When the safety car left the track on lap 40, the Briton was ahead of German Nick Heidfeld and Piquet, who also stopped to refuel. Hamilton refuel 10 laps later and returned to the track in fifth position. But the British couple was the fastest ahead without discussion and its cooperating partner Heikki Kovalainen, Finland.
Then Hamilton took up harassing Massa, who advanced but not without resistance on lap number 56, to overcome shortly afterwards Nelsinho Piquet. "We were lucky. Before the race between a dude and two stops, "said the winner.
Goodell speaking with Packers
Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre.
A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has spoken with the Packers several times about Brett Favre.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
With the Packers committed to moving forward with Aaron Rodgers as their starter and Favre apparently still intent on reversing his decision to retire in March -- although there have been no reports that Favre has formally petitioned Goodell for reinstatement -- the best outcome for both parties could be a trade.
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Packers had spoken to multiple teams to gauge their interest in a trade for Favre.
And Tampa Bay is emerging as perhaps the most likely destination for Favre, although it is unclear whether Favre would be willing to play for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden was a Packers assistant coach from 1992-94 and runs a version of the West Coast offense Favre would be familiar with.
The Packers play the Buccaneers Sept. 28 in Tampa.
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said he "can't imagine" seeing Favre anywhere other than Green Bay, but isn't surprised that he wants to play again.
"He loves football, and I think he kind of made the decision when the season was over," Urlacher said. "He was tired, he probably was worn down, like he said and he made a decision that he didn't want to stick with. But he's Brett Favre, he can do whatever he wants. I don't know what's going to happen, but I would like to see him playing somewhere next year."
But Urlacher said Chicago wasn't a likely destination for Favre.
"For us? I don't think that's a possibility," Urlacher said. "If they do trade him, I don't think it's going to be in our division, No. 1. Maybe not even in our conference."
Favre made an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction to the Packers' Hall of Fame, but declined to discuss his rift with the team. Favre accepted a team MVP award that night, calling himself "an old, gray-haired quarterback showing I can still do it."
Favre retired in early March, but recently has been having second thoughts about playing in 2008. But the latest, and most intense, episode in several offseasons' worth of Favre's flip-flopping on his future in football was met with lukewarm enthusiasm by the Packers, who spent the offseason planning to move forward with Rodgers.
Favre asked to be released from his contract, a request the team has no plans to grant. The next step for Favre could be to petition Goodell for reinstatement, a move that would force the Packers to release him or place him on their active roster. He also could be traded.
The Packers also have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings, suspecting that interest from the Vikings is the main reason Favre has changed his mind about playing in 2008. The Vikings declined comment on the charges.
Favre's rights belong to the Packers until his current contract expires after the 2010 season.
A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.
Chris Trotman / Getty Images
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has spoken with the Packers several times about Brett Favre.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
With the Packers committed to moving forward with Aaron Rodgers as their starter and Favre apparently still intent on reversing his decision to retire in March -- although there have been no reports that Favre has formally petitioned Goodell for reinstatement -- the best outcome for both parties could be a trade.
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Packers had spoken to multiple teams to gauge their interest in a trade for Favre.
And Tampa Bay is emerging as perhaps the most likely destination for Favre, although it is unclear whether Favre would be willing to play for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden was a Packers assistant coach from 1992-94 and runs a version of the West Coast offense Favre would be familiar with.
The Packers play the Buccaneers Sept. 28 in Tampa.
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said he "can't imagine" seeing Favre anywhere other than Green Bay, but isn't surprised that he wants to play again.
"He loves football, and I think he kind of made the decision when the season was over," Urlacher said. "He was tired, he probably was worn down, like he said and he made a decision that he didn't want to stick with. But he's Brett Favre, he can do whatever he wants. I don't know what's going to happen, but I would like to see him playing somewhere next year."
But Urlacher said Chicago wasn't a likely destination for Favre.
"For us? I don't think that's a possibility," Urlacher said. "If they do trade him, I don't think it's going to be in our division, No. 1. Maybe not even in our conference."
Favre made an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction to the Packers' Hall of Fame, but declined to discuss his rift with the team. Favre accepted a team MVP award that night, calling himself "an old, gray-haired quarterback showing I can still do it."
Favre retired in early March, but recently has been having second thoughts about playing in 2008. But the latest, and most intense, episode in several offseasons' worth of Favre's flip-flopping on his future in football was met with lukewarm enthusiasm by the Packers, who spent the offseason planning to move forward with Rodgers.
Favre asked to be released from his contract, a request the team has no plans to grant. The next step for Favre could be to petition Goodell for reinstatement, a move that would force the Packers to release him or place him on their active roster. He also could be traded.
The Packers also have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings, suspecting that interest from the Vikings is the main reason Favre has changed his mind about playing in 2008. The Vikings declined comment on the charges.
Favre's rights belong to the Packers until his current contract expires after the 2010 season.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
MLB Betting Preview
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – ESPN
SBG Global Opening Line: Mets - 130 , Total 9 Under -115
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets play the third game of their four-game set on Wednesday with Brett Myers facing John Maine. Myers does not have an easy return from the DL as he faces the Mets at Shea. He has pitched reasonably well in his minor league rehab starts but he was 3-9 with a 5.84 ERA this season when he went on the DL. This will be his first start against the Mets this season. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Mets at Home.
John Maine has not pitched well lately for New York. He is 8-7 on the season with a 4.22 ERA. He is winless in his last four starts and has only gone a combined 19 innings. He has pitched twice against the Phillies this season with two no-decisions although the Mets won both games. Maine is 4-1 at home this season in nine starts.
Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a road underdog. The Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the National League East. The Phillies are 6-20 in Myers' last 26 starts. The Phillies are 3-15 in Myers' last 18 starts vs. the National League East. The Phillies are 1-11 in Myers' last 12 road starts. The Phillies are 4-0 in Myers' last 4 road starts vs. the Mets.
SBG Global Current Line: Mets - 130 , Total 9 Under -115
The Mets are 11-2 in their last 13 overall. The Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the National League East. The Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 21-5 in Maine’s last 26 starts vs. the National League East. The Mets are 11-4 in Maine’s last 15 starts as a home favorite.
The Mets are 7-1 in Maine’s last 8 starts vs. the Phillies.
The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 7-3 in the Phillies last 10 games as an underdog. The Under is 11-5 in the Phillies last 16 vs. the National League East. The Over is 7-1 in Myers' last 8 starts vs. the Mets.
The Under is 5-0 in the Mets last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 8-1 in the Mets last 9 games as a home favorite. The Under is 5-2 in the Mets last 7 overall. The Over is 6-0 in Maine’s last 6 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 7-1-2 in Maine’s last 10 starts overall. The Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in New York between the two teams.
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Packers have contacted multiple teams about Favre
An idea once even more unthinkable than a Brett Favre comeback is now under consideration.
The Green Bay Packers have spoken to multiple teams to see what they would be willing to offer for Favre.
It is unknown exactly how many teams the Packers have spoken with, but what is known is that they have not relegated their exploratory calls strictly to AFC teams. Green Bay has called multiple teams in the NFC as well. The Packers declined comment.
One NFL executive speculated that the Packers simply are doing their dillegence and fielding any of the potential offers before deciding whether it would be worth trading Favre, who does want to play in 2008.
This hardly means the Packers will wind up dealing Favre. But at least they are debating the merits of it, reaching out to teams to inquire what Favre would bring in return.
By contacting other teams and fielding any potential offers, the Packers then can make a more informed decision about whether or not it is worth trading Favre.
Though it could happen, it still is hard to envision -– the Packers trading Favre.
Yet if Favre opted to play, and if the Packers were willing to trade him -– and those are two big ifs -- the NFC team that would make the most sense is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is fascinated with quarterbacks and never has enough of them. During his time in Tampa, he also never has had the chance to work with a quarterback like Favre.
In fact, Favre would have to be willing to report to any team that strikes a deal with Green Bay; thus, Favre’s willingness to play for another team must be factored into any potential trade, and the quarterback’s overwhelming preference is to continue playing in Green Bay, not anywhere else.
Still, the Packers have not welcomed back Favre and have told him that he would be a backup to Aaron Rodgers.
Before that would happen, Favre first must decide whether he is willing to play this season, even though he clearly wants to. If he does, he would have to send the NFL and the Packers a letter asking to be reinstated. Favre has not made any decisions about if or when to send such a letter.
But there now is another intriguing storyline to go along with any letter. With Jason Taylor in Washington, Jeremy Shockey in New York and big trades sweeping the NFL, the Packers are exploring the possibility of making the biggest of them all.
Ronaldinho will use the 80 shirt in Milan
The AC Milan today confirmed Monday that its new Brazilian player, Ronaldinho, this season will carry the number 80 shirt in "rossonera."The exjugador FC Barcelona, twice world best player of the year, chose that number because it indicates the year of his birth.
Ronaldinho normally carried the number 10, but the team Lombard is already occupied by the Dutch Clarence Seedorf, and the vice president, Adriano Galliani, said that nobody would force another player to relinquish his jersey number.
"Never ask a player who gave his number and we will not do so this time," said Galliani.
"It would have been a lack of respect. The 10 Seedorf is, what has and has tried to convince anyone that it was left to Ronaldinho ", he said.
The sports brand Adidas said they had already received 11,000 requests for shirts from Ronaldinho after its signing by the Italian club.
Shockey headed to Saints after Giants agree to trade.
Jeremy Shockey caught more passes for more yards as a rookie -- the one season when New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was his offensive coordinator in New York - than any other.
The Giants, meanwhile, proved they didn't need their disgruntled star tight end to pull off one of the most stunning playoff runs in NFL history, winning three postseason contests on the road and then beating previously undefeated New England in the Super Bowl -- all while the injured Shockey watched from afar.
Jeremy Shockey, TE
So the Giants sought to do both themselves and Shockey a favor on Monday, cutting ties with the four-time Pro Bowl selection in a deal the Saints had been trying to pull off for months.
The Giants will get second- and fifth-round picks in the 2009 draft in exchange for sending Shockey to the team he wanted to play for most. The trade must be approved by the league and is contingent on Shockey passing a physical.
"I have had a relationship with coach Payton and I appreciate what he has done as a head coach," Shockey said in a statement released by the Saints. "The Saints have a lot of weapons starting with Drew Brees and I look forward to joining my teammates at training camp. This will be a fun year."
Shockey caught 74 passes for 894 yards and was named Rookie of the Year in 2002, his lone season working with Payton, whom he'll be reunited with on the practice field this week.
The Saints report to training camp in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, when Shockey will join several other tight ends on New Orleans' roster, including last year's starter, Eric Johnson, along with Billy Miller and Mark Campbell.
Shockey, who spent six seasons with the Giants, broke his leg against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 16.
He is known for his receiving ability more than his blocking, and was unhappy even before the injury -- he was asked to block in addition to catch. Once hurt, he didn't like the fact that much was made of the Giants winning with rookie Kevin Boss in his place.
"Jeremy brought great energy to the game every time he stepped on the field," said Giants team president John Mara, son of the late Wellington Mara, a longtime owner of the team. "He had a close relationship with my father from the time we drafted him, and I had a couple of long conversations with Jeremy this spring and summer. From those conversations, it was apparent to me that a fresh start was the best thing for us and for Jeremy."
The Giants, a proven winner without Shockey in the lineup, cut ties with a player who provided plenty of excitement on the field and plenty of distractions off it -- once throwing a cup of ice in the stands during a playoff game in San Francisco, criticizing Giants fans for leaving a game early, blaming Giants coach Tom Coughlin's staff for a loss in 2006 and skipping voluntary team workouts in favor an offseason program run by his agent.
The Giants also unload the remainder of a five-year, $31.2 million contract extension that Shockey signed in 2005.
Shockey had 371 catches for 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns with the Giants. He was drafted out of Miami with the 14th overall pick in the 2002 draft.
The Giants' comments about the trade were complimentary of Shockey as if to echo the sentiment: "No hard feelings."
Coughlin called the departing tight end "an outstanding football player who plays the game full speed and plays the game the way it was meant to be played."
"I wish him the best," the coach added.
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