NFL Europe News Porter assumes Ticat QB throne Hamilton Spectator | October 06, 2008 One quarterback set a league record for completed passes, but the guy on the other team was better. And there is no doubt Quinton Porter will get the start when the Tiger-Cats visit Montreal and new CFL completion champ Anthony Calvillo on Thanksgiving Day. Head Butt: NHL's Back, Anyone Care? Hartford Courant | October 06, 2008 Paul Doyle says yes. The NHL lives somewhere behind the NFL, NBA, MLB, college basketball and football, NASCAR, ultimate fighting, poker and competitive eating. Nobody watches the games on TV. The sport is beyond irrelevant and fans around here stopped caring when the Whalers were uprooted in 1997. Young: The Heat Index Mighty Mouse Club The Arizona Republic | October 05, 2008 Small athletes in major sports that made big impact. Bears-Lions play-by-play Photos Chicago Tribune | October 05, 2008 Play-by-play of the Bears' first division game of 2008 from a guy who almost forgot there was a football season going on Play-by-play of the Bears' first division game of 2008 from a guy who almost forgot there was a football season going on. Bears 34, Lions 7 Chicago Tribune | October 05, 2008 NFL scoreboard Updated: Game action photos Bears GM talks about suspending Tommie Harris For the record: Rangers missing out at home The Record | October 04, 2008 The intention of trying to expand the NHL brand into Europe can’t be faulted, especially with the North American league seemingly on the verge of all-out war with Russia’s Continental Hockey League. NFL | Ex-player Lawrence Phillips gets 10-year term Seattle Times | October 04, 2008 Former football star Lawrence Phillips was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison, two years after he was convicted of assault with a deadly... Former CFL/NFL player Phillips sentenced to 10 years in prison TSN | October 03, 2008 Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details Ex-NFL back Phillips gets 10 years in car assault Houston Chronicle | October 03, 2008 Ex-NFL RB Phillips sentenced to 10 years in prison Baltimore Sun | October 03, 2008 He was convicted two years ago of assault with a deadly weapon Former pro football player Lawrence Phillips was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison after being convicted two years ago of assault with a deadly weapon. Buffalo Bills' RB Jackson takes long road to NFL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | October 03, 2008 Fred Jackson took a circuitous route to the NFL, and now that he has arrived he says he wouldn't change a thing. Booming kicks new weapon for Panthers and England's Rhys Lloyd The Kansas City Star | October 02, 2008 When Rhys Lloyd's high school track team took a spring trip from Minnesota to Florida one year, he tried kicking a field goal at an NFL Extreme Challenge display. Lloyd blasted the ball so hard that it split open the head of one of the wooden defenders set up to block the kick. Booming kicks new weapon for Panthers and England's Rhys Lloyd Lexington Herald-Leader | October 02, 2008 When Rhys Lloyd's high school track team took a spring trip from Minnesota to Florida one year, he tried kicking a field goal at an NFL Extreme Challenge display. Lloyd blasted the ball so hard that it split open the head of one of the wooden defenders set up to block the kick. Little did he know that ability would some day land him in the NFL doing nothing but that: Kicking a football as far ... Season set to start with packed houses in Europe Reuters via Yahoo! News | October 02, 2008 Saturday's games in Stockholm and Prague promise to light up the start of the NHL season. Hockey season starts with packed houses in Europe Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News | October 02, 2008 TORONTO (Reuters) - Saturday's games in Stockholm and Prague promise to light up the start of the NHL season. The campaign, which launches in Europe for the second year running, will be highlighted by an outdoor game at Chicago's Wrigley Field on New Year's Day and a season-long party for ... October: All Sports, All Live at Sportingbet.com Covers.com | October 02, 2008 October is the busiest, craziest month on the sports calendar and Sportingbet.com will have Live Betting available for every major sport – from the MLB Playoffs and NFL Football, to NHL Hockey and NCAA College Football. In fact, Sportingbet.com i... ESPN expands global reach in Europe, Middle East The Morning Call | October 02, 2008 LONDON (AP) _ ESPN is extending its presence in Europe and the Middle East with the rebranding of a channel dedicated to American sports. ESPN expands global reach in Europe, Middle East The Greenville News | October 02, 2008 ESPN is extending its presence in Europe and the Middle East with the rebranding of a channel dedicated to American sports. SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Newport Daily News | October 02, 2008 Hey Euros — BOO! In one of the most exciting sports events of the year — so exciting even my wife watched some of it — the United States defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. ESPN expands global reach in Europe, Middle East Valley Morning Star | October 02, 2008 LONDON - ESPN is extending its presence in Europe and the Middle East with the rebranding of a channel dedicated to American sports. North American Sports Network, which was bought by the U.S. cable network last year, will become ESPN America on Feb. 1, Super Bowl Sunday. Meachem, Moore emerge at the right time KSLA-TV Shreveport | October 02, 2008 METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Meachem and Moore? As receiving tandems go, it's a far cry from Swann and Stallworth, Rice and Taylor or Bruce and Holt. Harry King Arkansas News Bureau | October 02, 2008 John Thompson: Coaching without players LITTLE ROCK - The Georgia State coaches rolled their chairs into the ninth-floor conference room for a meeting and worked from the notebooks in their laps. Regular Features Arkansas News Bureau | October 02, 2008 Feeling the love in Pope County By John Brummett RUSSELLVILLE -- You ought to get a load of the gift basket they gave me for speaking at the Ronald Reagan Appreciation Dinner put on by the Pope County Republican Women. Lloyd's more than a leg up The News & Observer | October 02, 2008 Panthers kicker is bringing stability back to Carolina's kicking game. BYU football: Rob Morris retired from football Deseret Morning News | October 02, 2008 When he was an All-American middle linebacker at staid, button-down BYU a decade ago, Rob Morris carved out a reputation for being outspoken, flamboyant and a little crazy. Meachem, Moore emerge at right time Bastrop Daily Enterprise | October 02, 2008 Robert Meachem and Lance Moore have given the Saints' battered receiving corps an unexpected boost. Moore 'un-doing' stereotypes The Advocate | October 02, 2008 Lance Moore celebrates one of his two touchdowns Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers in the Superdome. Moore had a career-high seven catches for 101 yards in the Saints’ 31-17 victory. Meachem, Moore emerge at the right time The Biloxi Sun Herald | October 01, 2008 Meachem and Moore? SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Newport Daily News | October 01, 2008 Hey Euros — BOO! In one of the most exciting sports events of the year — so exciting even my wife watched some of it — the United States defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. Ex-Pat is San Francisco's treat Worcester Telegram & Gazette | October 01, 2008 FOXBORO - Not a week has gone by without the Patriots and a quarterback making news. The focus yesterday, though, was about a former Patriots QB. Chargers taking flight â�� for October, anyway, they'll be road warriors San Diego Union-Tribune | September 30, 2008 Starting this weekend at Miami, the Chargers will rack up almost 16,000 miles on the road in the month, more than 11 teams will travel all season. – Tracking the trips SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Newport Daily News | September 30, 2008 Hey Euros — BOO! In one of the most exciting sports events of the year — so exciting even my wife watched some of it — the United States defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. Rooted in Pride The Post-Standard | September 30, 2008 The Fayetteville-Manlius football program and the word "pride" are synonymous. It's written across the players' helmets, and "Hornet Pride" appears on the front of the home-field press box. Volvo to cut 1,400 staff at European truck plants Detroit News | September 30, 2008 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Swedish truck and bus maker Volvo AB announced Tuesday it plans to lay off around 1,400 workers at truck plants in Belgium and Sweden to adjust to falling demand in the European market. Springsteen Halftime, Inmate McCready, Vai to Help Lit Drummer, Dr Muse, Nick Cave Pens Novel, Bach Country, Means To ... antiMUSIC | September 30, 2008 Quick breaking rock stories Ex-Pat is San Francisco's treat Worcester Telegram & Gazette | September 30, 2008 FOXBORO - Not a week has gone by without the Patriots and a quarterback making news. The focus yesterday, though, was about a former Patriots QB. Harry King Arkansas News Bureau | September 30, 2008 Tebow's dad says little about football LITTLE ROCK - As a provider of inside football for members of the Little Rock Touchdown Club, Bob Tebow was a bust. Sideshow: It's the Boss for the Super Bowl Philly.com | September 30, 2008 In an unprecedented move, rock-and-roll icon Bruce Springsteen has signed to perform on the biggest broadcast TV event in America, the Super Bowl. 09-30-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Eurweb | September 30, 2008 BOW WOW TO 'WALK' OUT THE VOTE: Rapper embarks on a 'Walk Across America' effort to urge voter registration. SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Newport Daily News | September 29, 2008 Hey Euros — BOO! In one of the most exciting sports events of the year — so exciting even my wife watched some of it — the United States defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Heather Locklear International Herald Tribune | September 29, 2008 A roundup of the day's celebrity news NFL notebook The Cincinnati Enquirer | September 29, 2008 Wide receiver Anquan Boldin gave the Arizona Cardinals quite a scare Sunday, being carted off the field after being hit helmet-to-helmet trying to make a touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter of a lopsided loss to the New York Jets. Regular Features Arkansas News Bureau | September 29, 2008 McCain's Cynicism Express By John Brummett This is a little vignette about the cynicism of modern American politics. - Monday, Sep 29, 2008 Bingo! By John Brummett State Sen. David Bisbee of Rogers, term-limited and moderate and brutally candid Republican state senator who probably will soon be the county judge of Benton County, spoke the quote of the year the other day. In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com | September 29, 2008 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Kurt Warner demonstrated yesterday why he lost his starting job in St. Louis five years ago after two MVP awards and two Super Bowl trips. Roy Lang III: Shades of red proclaim Evans' redemption The Shreveport Times | September 29, 2008 IRVING, Texas — Talk about a red-letter day. Or perhaps burgundy. Cardinals QB Kurt Warner comes up short against Brett Favre Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | September 28, 2008 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kurt Warner demonstrated Sunday why he lost his starting job in St. Louis five years ago after two MVP awards and two Super Bowl trips. Favre, Warner go way back The Record | September 28, 2008 The year was 1994. Brett Favre was entering his third year as Green Bay’s starting quarterback, and there was an undrafted free agent also in camp. His name was Kurt Warner. Kettlebell rings in new class of devotees: Women Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | September 28, 2008 WASHINGTON – Nothing quite says “manly” like a cannonball with a handle. Photo caption: Marie Debremond demonstrates a kettlebell move. Photo by Washington Post Another former Saints QB returns Mobile Press-Register | September 28, 2008 If not for All-Pro quarterback Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints fans probably would be bombarding former head coach Jim Haslett with messages of "Told you so!" Basketball is truly the worldâ��s game Lawrence Journal-World | September 28, 2008 Dre Bly is on a mission. During the offseason, he fumed while doubters dismissed his Denver Broncos. “Nobody gave us a chance,” Bly says, his voice rising. “We’re going to shock the world.” Hate to tell you this, Dre, but the world is impossible to shock. Philosophical Tony Gonzalez set to be best tight end Seattle Times | September 28, 2008 Something a fresh-faced Kansas City rookie said in 1997 caused a crusty old veteran to "go nuts. " "I told them I didn't think you had to... Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez set to break tight end receiving record Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | September 27, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Something a fresh-faced Kansas City rookie said in 1997 caused a crusty old veteran to "go nuts." In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com | September 27, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Something a fresh-faced Kansas City rookie said in 1997 caused a crusty old veteran to "go nuts." "I told them I didn't think you had to be a violent person to play football," recalled Tony Gonzalez. "He said, 'What are you talking about? TV Highlights Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | September 27, 2008 “College Football” – Michigan State at Indiana. Noon on ESPN, Comcast Channel 6. “College Football” – Purdue at Notre Dame. 3:30 p.m. on NBC. “Baseball” – Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee. 3:30 p.m. on Fox. Photo caption: Delany Jets list Favre as questionable SouthtownStar | September 27, 2008 Brett Favre was listed as questionable Friday for the New York Jets' game against Arizona with a sore left ankle, but is expected to start against the Cardinals. Harry King Arkansas News Bureau | September 27, 2008 McCoy set for big day LITTLE ROCK - Oblivious to the quality of opponent, a computer ingests an individual's numbers and projects season-long totals that are often outlandish. SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Newport Daily News | September 27, 2008 Hey Euros — BOO! In one of the most exciting sports events of the year — so exciting even my wife watched some of it — the United States defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. Chiefs' Gonzalez set to break tight end record Sports Illustrated | September 26, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Something a fresh-faced Kansas City rookie said in 1997 caused a crusty old veteran to "go nuts." Saling The World: Lego Batman Tops U.S. Multiplatform Charts Gamasutra | September 26, 2008 Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five sellers for every available platform, according to real-time Amazon.com data, in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update on sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from September 25th, 2008, find Lego Batman making a strong multiplatform sales impression in its first week of ... NFL gets more unpredictable with each and every week Carteret County News-Times | September 26, 2008 The NFL, much like the precarious nature of life, is extremely unpredictable. Just as no one can predict what will happen in life from one second to the next, no one can predict what will happen week to week in the NFL, much less the entire season. Millen's dismissal adds a web of intrigue Boston Globe | September 26, 2008 Presumably, the conversation went something like this: "What a start, 3-0. We're doing well," said William Clay Ford. Dahl's success comes as no surprise Reno Gazette-Journal | September 26, 2008 In football, there are few positions as relentless as offensive line. Each play requires maximum effort protecting the quarterback while holding the line against an opponent hell bent on destroying anyone with pigskin cradled in their arms. For linemen, there is no next time. There is no let up. There is no give. Women help kettlebells make inroads in U.S. gyms The Scranton Times-Tribune | September 25, 2008 Nothing quite says “manly” like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by strongmen “in those full-body swimsuits and big mustaches,” explains Patrick Castro, co-owner of the personal training studios BodySmith DC. Straight talk you probably wonâ��t hear Portland Tribune | September 25, 2008 This week’s version of what they’d like to say, or what they ought to say: • Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner: “Beginning next year, our teams will play only two preseason games, and they won’t be included in season-ticket packages. Fans have the option to buy them, but at a ... LIONS FRONT OFFICE: Who's the boss now? Detroit Free Press | September 25, 2008 The Lions have restructured their front office, splitting Matt Millen's duties among three men. They will have these roles for the rest of the year, at which time, the owner said, "we will undergo a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of entire football operation." Red, White and Blue-Collar Ethic Richmond Times-Dispatch | September 25, 2008 ASHBURN Demetric Evans began his NFL career as a member of America's team. Now, he believes he is one of America's players. "You've got 53 guys on roster, and you can't have 53 stars," Evans said. Persistence pays for versatile Dallas Cowboys tight end Curtis Dallas Morning News | September 24, 2008 IRVING – The star players, marquee free agents and first-round draft picks don't worry about their place on the 53-man roster. For Tony Curtis, every year has been a fight for NFL survival. NFL kicker from BC's son, passes away The Examiner | September 24, 2008 Former Bridge City High School multi-sport star and current kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Matt Bryant, lost his 3-month old son this morning, reports ESPN. NFL gets more unpredictable with each and every week Carteret County News-Times | September 24, 2008 The NFL, much like the precarious nature of life, is extremely unpredictable. Just as no one can predict what will happen in life from one second to the next, no one can predict what will happen week to week in the NFL, much less the entire season. The man behind the U.S. Ryder cup victory University of Connecticut Daily Campus | September 24, 2008 Buried about 30 minutes deep into Monday's "SportsCenter" were the highlights from the final day of the weekend's Ryder Cup matches - the biannual clash of the United States and Europe to determine the world's most cohesive golf unit. The Americans captured the Cup, downing the Euros by a score of 16. Women join men in swinging weights around The Oregonian | September 24, 2008 WASHINGTON -- Nothing quite says "manly" like a cannonball with a handle. US-SPORTS Summary Reuters via Yahoo! News | September 23, 2008 Rays beat Orioles to inch closer to AL East title Fitness corner: Workout is weighty matter for ladies The Wenatchee World | September 23, 2008 Nothing quite says “manly” like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by strongmen “in those full-body swimsuits and big mustaches,” explains Patrick Castro, co-owner of the personal training studios BodySmith DC. Bailey Yard a draw for European railroad buffs North Platte Telegraph | September 23, 2008 The North Platte Telegraph Bailey Yard is to railroad buffs what Santa's Workshop at the North Pole is to a 5-year-old. The world's largest rail classification yard is to Union Pacific fans what the Football Hall of Fame is to the NFL fan. A workout for women who throw weights around Savannah Morning News | September 23, 2008 WASHINGTON - Nothing quite says "manly" like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by strongmen "in those full-body swimsuits and big mustaches," said Patrick Castro, co-owner of the personal training studios BodySmith ... Bailey Yard a draw for European railroad buffs North Platte Telegraph | September 23, 2008 The North Platte Telegraph Bailey Yard is to railroad buffs what Santa's Workshop at the North Pole is to a 5-year-old. The world's largest rail classification yard is to Union Pacific fans what the Football Hall of Fame is to the NFL fan. Great workout for women who like to throw their weights around Bradenton Herald | September 23, 2008 Nothing quite says "manly" like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by strongmen "in those full-body swimsuits and big mustaches," explains Patrick Castro, co-owner of the personal training studios BodySmith DC. US-SPORTS Summary Reuters via Yahoo! News | September 22, 2008 U.S. victory breathes new life into Ryder Cup matches Dittrich leads Austrian clan The Globe and Mail | September 22, 2008 SFU's recruiting in Europe pays dividends this season with surprising 3-1 start Europe has a sense of familiarity with partners Macomb Daily | September 22, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jim Furyk and Lee Westwood will face each other in the final foursomes match this morning, their nerves already tested from having played in every Ryder Cup since 1997. Steve Cameron: Fired-up Yanks give Europe a whuppin' Merced Sun-Star | September 22, 2008 I have a strange perspective on the Ryder Cup. NFL: 49ers O'Sullivan's rapid ascent continues Honolulu Advertiser | September 22, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO The prolific career at Jesuit High in Sacramento. The touchdown factory he supervised at UC Davis. The muscular arm, the nimble footwork, the quick release, the quicker mind. Sports Briefs Student Life | September 22, 2008 For the first time since 1999, the United States defeated Europe to take the Ryder Cup. Led by the streaky Phil Mickelson and without world No. 1 Tiger Woods, the United States rallied behind strong performances by Ryder Cup rookies Anthony Kim, Boo Weekley and Kentucky native J.B. Holmes. U.S.'s Ryder Cup keys: No Tiger, Boo's antics Yahoo! Sports | September 22, 2008 Don't laugh. Tiger Woods' absence from the Ryder Cup helped the team muster enough resolve to withstand Team Europe. Great workout for women who like to throw their weight around The Standard-Times | September 22, 2008 Nothing quite says "manly" like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by... Move over strongmen; women lift kettlebells, too Austin American-Statesman | September 21, 2008 Nothing quite says "manly" like a cannonball with a handle. Fittingly, this intimidating weight, known as a kettlebell, comes with a testosterone-laden history: It debuted more than a century ago in Eastern Europe, where it was impressively hoisted by strongmen "in those full-body swimsuits and big mustaches," explains Patrick Castro, co-owner of the personal training studios BodySmith DC. NFL Europe played key role for 49er QBs The Monterey County Herald | September 21, 2008 SANTA CLARA — NFL Europe may not have disseminated American football throughout the Old Country as intended, but today's 49ers-Lions game is proof the defunct league was no failure. QBs credit NFL Europe for their shot at big time The Sacramento Bee | September 21, 2008 SANTA CLARA – NFL Europe might not have disseminated American football throughout the Old Country as intended, but today's 49ers-Lions game is proof the defunct league was no failure. Bailey Yard a draw for European railroad buffs North Platte Telegraph | September 20, 2008 The North Platte Telegraph Bailey Yard is to railroad buffs what Santa's Workshop at the North Pole is to a 5-year-old. The world's largest rail classification yard is to Union Pacific fans what the Football Hall of Fame is to the NFL fan. Vagabond guard getting his chance Vallejo Times-Herald | September 19, 2008 SANTA CLARA - During his long and often rocky road to a starting NFL position, 49ers Tony Wragge has learned some valuable life lessons. Such as, you are the only person who can pick yourself up after you've been knocked down. For some, NFL job isnâ��t to â��dieâ�� for WJBF-TV Augusta | September 19, 2008 The hardest thing about the NFL is not remembering to hold onto the ball until you are in the end zone. It is not recognizing in a split second whether a quarterback’s arm is coming forward when the ball pops out of his hand. U.S. seeks harmony of European pairs Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | September 19, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jim Furyk and Lee Westwood will play each other in the final foursomes match this morning, their nerves already tested from having played in every Ryder Cup since 1997. The difference is whom they have at their side. Photo caption: Europe’s Lee Westwood, left, and Sergio Garcia line up a putt on the first hole during a practice round for the Ryder Cup in Louisville, Ky. ... For some, NFL job isn't to 'die' for Richmond Times-Dispatch | September 19, 2008 The hardest thing about the NFL is not remembering to hold onto the ball until you are in the end zone. It is not recognizing in a split second whether a quarterback's arm is coming forward when the ball pops out of his hand. The hardest thing about pro football is keeping the NFL from becoming your life. Europe has a sense of familiarity with partners Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | September 19, 2008 Jim Furyk and Lee Westwood will face each other in the final foursomes match this morning, their nerves already tested from having played in every Ryder Cup since 1997. 49ers' Wragge went from Home Depot to the NFL San Jose Mercury News | September 18, 2008 During his long and often rocky road to a starting NFL position, 49ers guard Tony Wragge has learned some valuable life lessons. 49ers' Wragge went from Home Depot to the NFL San Jose Mercury News | September 18, 2008 During his long and often rocky road to a starting NFL position, 49ers guard Tony Wragge has learned some valuable life lessons. 49ers blog: Hot Read Fan blog | Forum | More 49ers Wragge's strange trip from working at Home Depot to playing in NFL Contra Costa Times | September 18, 2008 49ers starting offensive tackle wouldn't change a thing about his long, strange trip to his current position, a trip that included part-time non-football jobs plus playing in the Arena League and in Europe. Wragge's strange trip from working at Home Depot to playing in NFL Contra Costa Times | September 18, 2008 49ers starting offensive tackle wouldn't change a thing about his long, strange trip to his current position, a trip that included part-time non-football jobs plus playing in the Arena League and in Europe. Europe has a sense of familiarity with partners heading into Ryder Cup Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | September 18, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Jim Furyk and Lee Westwood will face each other in the final foursomes match Friday morning, their nerves already tested from having played in every Ryder Cup since 1997. Europe has a sense of familiarity with partners Lexington Herald-Leader | September 18, 2008 Jim Furyk and Lee Westwood will face each other in the final foursomes match Friday morning, their nerves already tested from having played in every Ryder Cup since 1997. The difference is whom they have at their side. Westwood will be joined by Sergio Garcia, one of only four partners he has had in 20 team matches. Furyk will be playing with Kenny Perry, his 11th partner in his 16th ... What you need to know as Ryder Cup revs up at Valhalla USA Today | September 18, 2008 The Ryder Cup begins Friday with foursomes in the morning and four-ball in the afternoon, and here's a guess at what some of you are thinking. "Huh?" So we should explain a few terms and names that will be important the next few days, as Europe tries to continue a streak of taking the Cup eight of the last 11 competitions. US bid to put Europe under early foursome pressure Stuff | September 18, 2008 US golf captain Paul Azinger is betting that switching to a foursomes start to the Ryder Cup will give the Americans an early edge over Europe. Ben Singer '09: Of wins and Wall Street Brown Daily Herald | September 18, 2008 If you've been alive this week, you've probably noticed that a lot of high-profile individuals making poor decisions have been bailed out by the U.S. government. But what you might not have realized is how much the CEO of AIG has in common with the owners of the NFL. Detroit's Kitna raves about O'Sullivan San Francisco Chronicle | September 18, 2008 Jon Kitna is among the crowd of NFL quarterbacks J.T. O'Sullivan has played behind. To listen to Kitna, it's all the more amazing that O'Sullivan didn't get his big break until he got to San Francisco. "I've never been around a person who can throw the ball... Lions could be former Michigan star Henson's last chance to revitalize NFL career The Flint Journal | September 18, 2008 ALLEN PARK - The faces and environment surrounding Drew Henson are mostly new and unfamiliar. But, he has been in this place before. At 28, Henson is again a back-burner option on an NFL roster, hoping to salvage a once-promising professional sports career. Being without Tiger Woods could work in favor of U.S. Ryder Cup team Orlando Sentinel | September 18, 2008 The Ryder Cup's opening ceremony is this afternoon. A runner carrying a torch will enter the golf course, do a lap around J.B. Holmes and set fire to the shed containing Europe's equipment. 2008 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Presented by Best Buy R) Kicks off a New Season of Intense Competition for Madden ... (Centre Daily Times | September 17, 2008 Snap your chin strap and get ready to put your Madden NFL skills on the line as Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today the start of the EA SPORTS(TM) Madden Challenge presented by Best Buy. The Madden Challenge kicked off its seventh season on September 5 in Los Angeles and continues this week with stops in Minneapolis and Chicago, as part of an 18-city, two-month tour of NFL towns ... 2008 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Presented by Best Buy R) Kicks off a New Season of Intense Competition for Madden ... (wallstreet:online AG | September 17, 2008 Snap your chin strap and get ready to put your Madden NFL skills on the line as Electronic Arts Inc. Sports poll says U.S. knows what matters San Diego Union-Tribune | September 17, 2008 The presidential election is more interesting to U.S. citizens than the NFL season or the approaching baseball playoffs, according to a Seton Hall University sports poll. MODESTI: Athletes should follow rules when it comes to celebrating Los Angeles Daily News | September 17, 2008 Of all the goofy things athletes have done in the name of celebration lately, that Philadelphia receiver's act Monday night takes the cake. AGOSTINI: Europeans seem to care more about the Ryder Cup Modesto Bee | September 17, 2008 Golf fans in this country still wonder how the Europeans have taken over the Ryder Cup. Local TV listings and Reno Line Reno Gazette-Journal | September 17, 2008 Today BASEBALL Brewers-Cubs*(ESPN) 5 p.m. Giants-Diamondbacks*(CSBA) 6:30 p.m. Athletics-Angels*(KAME) 7 p.m. FOOTBALL Kansas St.-Louisville*(ESPN2) 5 p.m. SOCCER Manchester United FC-Villarreal CF*(ESPN2) 11:30 a.m. Real Madrid CF-FC Bate Borisov*(ESPN Classic) 2 p.m. SportsDay: Miller likes Strickerâ��s game Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | September 17, 2008 Madison’s Steve Stricker has no experience in Ryder Cup play but his game and personality are a fit for the competition, according to Johnny Miller. During a telephone interview Tuesday, we asked Miller, NBC-TV’s lead go... NBC's Ben Silverman has been hit and miss Los Angeles Times | September 16, 2008 The fall season will help decide the programming chief's future at the network. Ben Silverman, NBC's chief programmer, has described himself as a "next generation, rock star" television executive. Argos are high on Pickett The Globe and Mail | September 16, 2008 Coaches have gushed about new starting quarterback since he landed in Toronto Waning U.S. success in Cup might mean waning interest CBS Sportsline | September 16, 2008 One victory in six events. That's not much of a track record for the Americans in the Ryder Cup. And unless things change (can't they at least make the matches competitive?), U.S. fans might tune it out, Steve Elling says. Gaming Roundup: Video Games Are All-American; Xbox Prices Cut In Europe; Rock Band 2 CBS News | September 16, 2008 Nearly every teenager in America plays video games, according to a new survey just released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Teens play the field so to speak, with console systems taking the top prize, but computers, portable gaming devices and cellphones are used heavily as well, the study found. As much as 99 percent of all boys and 94 percent of all girls surveyed play video ... Gaming Roundup: Video Games Are All-American; Xbox Prices Cut In Europe; Rock Band 2 paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance | September 16, 2008 Nearly every teenager in America plays video games, according to a new survey just released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Teens play the field so to speak, with console systems taking the top prize, but computers, portable gaming devices and cellphones are used heavily as well, the study found. NFL's Idonije encourages Winnipeg kids to stay in school CBC Manitoba | September 16, 2008 Manitoba NFL hero Israel Idonije visited a Winnipeg elementary school on Tuesday morning to kick off a program that encourages kids to stay in school. European team seeks continued dominance The Springfield News-Leader | September 16, 2008 The invaders have landed. Recent history warns us what will happen next. Harry King Arkansas News Bureau | September 16, 2008 Low-scoring games can be fun LITTLE ROCK - Enjoying a 3-2 football game is not exclusively for defensive coaches. - Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 Postponement doesn't help LITTLE ROCK - "Extremely insightful." "Keenly crafted." "The perfect pre-gamer. Regular Features Arkansas News Bureau | September 16, 2008 What? This is about policy? By John Brummett Let's put aside for the moment our prevailing political conversation about gender, race, pigs, pit bulls, lipstick and vice presidentially imposed change, whatever in the world that could possibly be. Argonauts add former East all-star Strickland CBC Toronto | September 16, 2008 The Argonauts on Monday signed former Alouettes all-star linebacker Tim Strickland, who played in Montreal under Toronto's new head coach, Don Matthews. European team looks to continue Ryder Cup dominance USA Today | September 15, 2008 The invaders have landed. Recent history warns us what will happen next. They intend to pillage and rampage, and then exit, slightly champagne doused. It's the European Ryder Cup team. Golf's answer to a SWAT unit. Former Raiders player transitions to arresting career Oakland Tribune | September 15, 2008 NFL veteran Kenny Shedd goes from catching passes to catching criminals as a San Leandro police officer. AP Executive Morning Briefing Miami Herald | September 15, 2008 The top business news from The Associated Press for the morning of Monday, September 15, 2008: AP Executive Morning Briefing Las Cruces Sun-News | September 15, 2008 NEW YORK (AP)—When Wall Street woke up Monday morning, two more of its storied firms had fallen. Lehman Brothers, burdened by $60 billion in soured real-estate holdings, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court after attempts to rescue the 158-year-old firm failed. AP Executive Morning Briefing AP via Yahoo! Finance | September 15, 2008 The top business news from The Associated Press for the morning of Monday, September 15, 2008: Wall Street awakes to 2 storied firms falling 10:47 BST), 15/09/2008 EA Mobile/Eidos deal Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS â�� Today, Electronic Arts Inc ... (gamesindustry.biz | September 15, 2008 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that it has signed an agreement with Eidos Interactive (LSE:SEG), creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, which sees the exclusive multi-regional distribution and licensing rights to selected titles from the Eidos catalogue being granted to EA Mobile™, a division of EA’s Casual Entertainment Label, for mobile devices. Sports World The Myrtle Beach Sun News | September 15, 2008 TOP STORY AUTO RACING Vettel makes history with Italian GP win Sports Roundup Cumberland Times-News | September 14, 2008 MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Blake Beal, of Cumberland, won first place in the 8-year-old division of the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition held Saturday at Mercersburg, Pa. Former Raiders player transitions to arresting career Contra Costa Times | September 14, 2008 NFL veteran goes from catching passes to catching criminals as San Leandro officer. Harry King Arkansas News Bureau | September 14, 2008 Postponement doesn't help LITTLE ROCK - "Extremely insightful." "Keenly crafted." "The perfect pre-gamer. - Sat, Sep 13, 2008 ISP already selling UA LITTLE ROCK - Western Illinois players entered and exited Razorback Stadium under a red-and-white tunnel cover adorned with a truck symbol and a pig. Sports Buzz: Florida Marlins believe help is on the way Miami Herald | September 14, 2008 Besides the young starting pitching, here's another reason the Marlins should be encouraged, even with changes looming. Jim Fleming, Florida's vice president/scouting, said last week the Marlins have the highest number of promising position player prospects ``in the seven years I've been here. Our system is as full as I can remember.'' On the NFL: Don't discount Patriots QB Matt Cassel yet Miami Herald | September 14, 2008 For all those distressed New England Patriots fans heartsick over Tom Brady's season-ending knee injury, one name ought to at least provide some comfort, and even a ray of hope for the remainder of the 2008 season. Brady has done enough to deserve Hall Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | September 14, 2008 The Answer Man makes a fall visit. My uncle, my hero Daytona Beach News-Journal | September 14, 2008 NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Tears fill the eyes of Lolita McGraw when she talks about what her older brother has meant to her and the lives of her sons. MLB should be embarrassed by how long it kept Cito Gaston out of the game ... Did no one notice Fergie screwing up the ... London Free Press | September 14, 2008 Cito Gaston stands as a walking, talking indictment of the small-mindedness of Major League Baseball. For 10 forgotten seasons, he was a managerial afterthought, a non-political candidate who watched and waited while others of lesser credentials were rehired and his name rarely was called. NFL Notebook | Therapist says Vince Young was suicidal Seattle Times | September 13, 2008 The Tennessee Titans called police Monday night for help searching for Vince Young because his therapist told coach Jeff Fisher the quarterback... Tomlinson says he'll be ready for Sunday's game San Diego Union-Tribune | September 13, 2008 CHARGERS REPORT: The official status is “questionable.” Clearly, though, there is no question in LaDainian Tomlinson's mind. SPORTS BRIEFS Richmond Times-Dispatch | September 13, 2008 NASCAR is expected to soon complete a tougher drug policy, but the new language would not likely change how the sanctioning body handled Ron Hornaday's admission to using testosterone. Hornaday told ESPN The Magazine earlier this week that he used a testosterone cream during 2004 and 2005 to treat a medical issue. NASCAR met with the reigning Truck Series champion yesterday at New Hampshire ... Saling The World: Spore Tops Worldwide PC Charts Gamasutra | September 12, 2008 Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from September 11th, 2008, find Spore topping PC software sales in all regions in its first week of release, as Yakuza 2 leads PS2 demand in the United ... After Dark: The Capital | September 12, 2008 Summer over? Not at Red Eye's, The Jetty Bartender Jessi Mixon pours a beer at Red Eyes Dock Bar on Kent Island. Although Labor Day Weekend has come and gone, summer is not yet officially over and this weekend is the perfect time to check out two establishments that epitomize summer sun and fun. Packers hopes to see more of this Jenkins Wausau Daily Herald | September 12, 2008 GREEN BAY -- This is the new Cullen Jenkins, or at least everyone hopes it is. 09-12-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Eurweb | September 12, 2008 KANYE WEST ARRESTED AT L.A.X.: Rapper and road manager charged with felony vandalism after scuffle with paparazzi. *Kanye West and his road manager were arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism Thursday morning after a violent run-in with paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport. Unexpected stars . . . and a big early failure The Indianapolis Star | September 12, 2008 Jamey Richard has this going for him: He's hardly alone. NFL history is strewn with low draft picks or otherwise unheralded rookies being thrust into pressure-packed situations. Lucas Oil's name in NFL lights The Business Press | September 11, 2008 When the Indianapolis Colts rushed their home turf, a former Indianapolis trucker was watching from a seat across from the team owner's in a suite the same size. Star Track: Robert Hunt Daily Press | September 11, 2008 Robert Hunt , who grew up in Newport News, is in his second year as an assistant football coach at Howard, whose team will come to Armstrong Stadium to meet arch-rival Hampton University at 6 p.m. Saturday. He is coordinating the running game and coaching the offensive line for the Bison (0-1), who lost 12-7 to Washington, D.C., rival Georgetown in their opener. Hunt went to Howard after ... Passing problem: Development of young NFL QBs in disrepair USA Today | September 10, 2008 What does it say about the development of young QBs that graybeards Brett Favre and Kurt Warner remain two of the NFL's best at the position. The shrinking pool of pocket passers is hitting a crisis point as injuries claim more premier quarterbacks. A tough guy takes on toughest foe: cancer Fort Worth Star-Telegram | September 10, 2008 Sherrill Headrick was a linebacker in the AFL/NFL for nine seasons. He once unknowingly played a game with a broken neck, earning him the nickname Psycho from Kansas City Chiefs teammate Len Dawson. NFL Turns To Armored Cars To Protect Players [Offbeat News] Jalopnik | September 10, 2008 var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/football/NFL_Turns_To_Armored_Cars_To_Protect_Players'; According to Jason Forston, Executive VP of marketing and sales at Texas Armoring Corporation, the NFL has... Challenge of a career The Globe and Mail | September 10, 2008 After working his way up the Canadian coaching ladder Bellefeuille gets his shot to turn around Ticats Schedule gives Giants chance for great start The Record | September 10, 2008 One of an NFL coach's favorite early-season clichés is, "It's not a sprint, it's a marathon." That reminds everyone each team plays 16 games before they start handing out postseason invitations, so don't get too caught up in what happens early on. On Football: Backup QBs being thrown into action is NFL tradition New Hampshire Union Leader | September 10, 2008 Tom Brady is out for the season with a knee injury, leaving the Patriots to hope Matt Cassel can be the latest Supersub to step up. UPI NewsTrack TopNews UPI | September 09, 2008 News from United Press International, around the world around the clock ... Tuesday's Daily: Start Now US National Soccer Players | September 09, 2008 With J Hutcherson Here's a reason why the National Football League remains dominate in US pro sports. One team loses a star player, another team picks up the marquee story line for that season. While baseball remains the Northeast show even when a marquee team won't make the playoffs, the NFL can shift focus better than any promotion in the history of sports. Though not promoting individual ... Stardom one hit away in NFL | How will they do without Brady? Vote Daily Press | September 09, 2008 Kurt Warner and Tom Brady won Super Bowls filling in. Can Matt Cassel do the same? In 1999, Trent Green went down with a knee injury and an unknown named Kurt Warner stepped in and led St. Louis to a Super Bowl victory. Two years later, little-known Tom Brady did the same for New England. Corrections Arizona Daily Star | September 09, 2008 ● The sub-headline on "Particle crashers," Monday on A1, wrongly stated where UA physicists will watch as an experiment to replicate the moments after the big bang takes place in Europe. They'll watch from Tucson, not Europe. In Patriots' case, history is on the side of NFL backup QBs BG News | September 09, 2008 In 1999, Trent Green went down with a knee injury and an unknown named Kurt Warner stepped in and led St. Louis to a Super Bowl victory. Two years later, little-known Tom Brady did the same for New England. Now Brady is out for the season with a knee injury, leaving the Patriots to hope Matt Cassel can be the latest Supersub to step up. Subs into stars u backup pivots can shine when given chance to start Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | September 08, 2008 In 1999, Trent Green went down with a knee injury and an unknown named Kurt Warner stepped in and led St. Louis to a Super Bowl victory. Two years later, little-known Tom Brady did the same for New England. Spore Destined to Be a Complete Flop? ReadWriteWeb | September 08, 2008 Electronic Arts (EA) is the leading developer and publisher of some of the most popular games. EA has an impressive track record of releasing hit after hit with 27 titles that have sold over 1 million units. They company has a history of great franchises like the Madden NFL series, The Sims, and Need for Speed. Their streak may now be slowing down. It seems the giant has hit a snag with the ... Argonauts sign pair of former NFL first rounders OurSports Central | September 08, 2008 Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts have bolstered their front lines in a big way by signing 2001 NFL first round draft pick and Super Bowl champion OT Kenyatta Walker, as well as 1996 first round NFL draft pick DL Duane Clemons. SPORTS IN BRIEF Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal | September 08, 2008 The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady left Sunday's game against Kansas City after being hit on the left leg, depriving the New England Patriots of the quarterback who last season led them to a 16-0 regular season and their fourth Super Bowl berth in eight years. Diana West Archives Jewish World Review | September 08, 2008 09/05/08: Media sharks out for amniotic fluid 08/29/08: ‘Barackus’ accepts from Temple O 08/22/08: America's global influence spread too thin 08/18/08: Roars About Russia, Bare Whispers About Islam 08/12/08: Free speech jilted by Muhammad romance novel ‘warpath’ 08/01/08: Britain's silence ammo for a Sharia-run future 07/28/08: So, what DID Barack talk about? Understated NFL Star Ken Riley Remains Underrated The Lakeland Ledger | September 08, 2008 If Ken Riley had come up with a little trademark dance to perform after each of his 65 NFL interceptions, he might be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.But it isn't Riley's nature to call attention to himself."I was very low-key," he said. "I always felt actions spoke louder than words." Sergio a major Ryder Cup player Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | September 08, 2008 Sergio Garcia might be a dud in golf majors but he's been a stud in the Ryder Cup. He's a big reason why Europe is favored to win this month at Valhalla Country Club in Louisville, Ky. Microsoft "Gurus" Coming to a Store Near You AnandTech | September 08, 2008 Microsoft will deploy "Gurus" to stores to help customers interested in purchasing a new PC or learn more about Windows products... Cards Ready For Season Opener CBS 5 Phoenix | September 07, 2008 Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona QB knows his former coach's new project might feel about 2 feet tall heading into his first NFL start. 49er QB's big day finally arrives Contra Costa Times | September 07, 2008 When the 49ers take the field today for their season opener, the man trotting out to play quarterback will be J.T. O'Sullivan. Or, as the rest of the country calls him, Who? NFL Sunday Party blog: Updates and Kawakami answers questions after the game Purdy: 49ers, Raiders ready to break conventions Mike Martz's masterwork takes on his new project in San Francisco Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | September 07, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO - Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona quarterback knows his former coach's new project might feel about two feet tall heading into his first NFL start. Two Martz understudies square off in San Francisco Arizona Daily Sun | September 07, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO -- Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona quarterback knows his former coach's new project might feel about 2 feet tall heading into his first NFL start. Gold will never tarnish Clay Honolulu Advertiser | September 07, 2008 If Bryan Clay ever needs a lesson in humility, he just needs to look to son Jacob Ezra Clay, one of the world's biggest Michael Phelps' fans. He is mastering the butterfly to honor the wondrous Olympian and has finally consented to wearing goggles because, if Phelps does it, it must be cool. McNabb heads class from 1999 Courier-Post | September 07, 2008 And then there was one. 49er QB's big day finally arrives San Jose Mercury News | September 07, 2008 After stints on the benches of seven teams over six seasons, J.T. O'Sullivan seems to have found his place. The best Front Fours in history Pioneer Press | September 07, 2008 Modern free agency has enriched players and allowed downtrodden teams to instantly rebuild instead of develop over years through the draft. Saturday's sports briefs Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune | September 06, 2008 Camilo Villegas overcame a four-putt double bogey and birdied his final hole for a 4-under-par 66 that gave him a one-shot lead over Jim Furyk after the second round of a marathon Saturday at the BMW Championship in St. Louis. SPORTS SHORTS New York Post | September 06, 2008 BLOTTER: Jones runs out of pen Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released yesterday from federal prison in San Antonio after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use. Jones, who has a house in Austin, Texas, will... Warner knows what new Martz protégé faces Tucson Citizen | September 06, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO - Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback knows his former coach's new project might feel about 2 feet tall heading into his first NFL start. Warner knows what new Martz protégé faces Tucson Citizen | September 06, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO - Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback knows his former coach's new project might feel about 2 feet tall heading into his first NFL start. Campbell: NFL's 'harsh reality' dogs Texan Ferguson Houston Chronicle | September 06, 2008 The reminders stalk Texans safety Nick Ferguson, day and night. Wherever he goes. Whatever he does. Ferguson simply can't escape the memory of the collison that ended Texan receiver Harry Williams' career. Former Raider resurfaces at Chabot San Jose Mercury News | September 06, 2008 Even if you knew that Chester McGlockton coaches the defensive line at Chabot College, you might not recognize him. The former NFL lineman, a menacing 335 pounds when he last played for the Raiders in 1997, said he has shed 60 pounds since undergoing laparascopic (Lap-Band) surgery last winter. Bishop finds home with Riders Canada.com | September 05, 2008 REGINA -- Tom Brady's resume includes three Super Bowl rings, an NFL single-season record 50 touchdown tosses, and other successful passes aimed in the direction of supermodels. ESPN, EA team for Virtual Playbook GameSpot | September 05, 2008 Sports network to integrate new technology to meld Madden into upcoming broadcasts; debut set for this week's Sunday NFL Countdown. Saling The World: Mercenaries 2 Tops Multiplatform Charts in UK Gamasutra | September 05, 2008 Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from September 4th, 2008, find Mercenaries 2 taking an early sales lead on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Europe, while Afrika and Tales of Vesperia head ... Opportunity is special one Baltimore Sun | September 05, 2008 Kick-coverage ace Ayanbadejo joined team with goal of also making impact as linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo could have been happy staying in Chicago, where fans knew his name and recognized his value on the Bears' special teams. Warner feels for O'Sullivan Modesto Bee | September 05, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO -- Although Kurt Warner credits Mike Martz for many of his lofty achievements, the Arizona quarterback knows his former coach's new project might feel about 2 feet tall heading into his first NFL start. In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com | September 05, 2008 It's not unusual for high-profile multi-zillionaires to buy themselves a pro sports franchise to play with. Just ask Mark Cuban. Likely bored with the Dallas Mavericks, he has been eyeing up the Chicago Cubs. (The 100-year curse will be thrown in for free.) Oprah on top of her Games Toronto Sun | September 05, 2008 Fri, September 5, 2008 Oprah on top of her Games By CRASH CAMERON Email Print Write Size: A A A Share: Facebook Digg Del.icio.us Google Stumble Upon Furl Newsvine Reddit Technorati Blinklist Feed Me Yahoo Socializer Ma.gnolia Raw Sugar Simpy Squidoo Spurl Blink Bits Rojo Blogmarks Shadows Netvouz Scuttle Co.mments Bloglines Tailrank Sitejot + Help It's not unusual for high-profile ... O'Sullivan has a very familiar story The Gilroy Dispatch | September 05, 2008 The road less traveled is that way for a reason. Almost no one would choose for their life to take what would seem like a series of wrong turns. Take J.T. O'Sullivan, for example. Bucs kicker still confident The News-Press | September 05, 2008 Knowing that his team brought in several kickers this week for informal tryouts, Matt Bryant said he wasn't worried about his job with the Tampa Bay... Azinger thrilled to have Curtis on Ryder Cup team Fox Sports | September 04, 2008 Why is Ben Curtis perfect for the U.S. Ryder Cup team? Because he's playing better than ever, says Tom LaMarre. Sports: Villanovan Ray Ventrone Thriving on Patriots KYW News Radio 1060 | September 03, 2008 Raymond Ventrone was one of the best defensive backs in Villanova history, and after spending time on practice squads, going to several training camps, and spending time in Europe, he finally broke through in the NFL last season with the New England Patriots. Utterback: Girls soccer players can get there from here, too The Beaver County Times | September 03, 2008 You can get there from here. I believe I’ve applied that road sign to the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the first round of the NFL Draft, the National Hockey League, the heights of NCAA Division I volleyball and the NCAA basketball championship tournament in previous columns. viagogo Victory Pass TM) Guarantees NFL Fans Super Bowl Tickets at Face Value (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance | September 03, 2008 NEW YORK & CLEVELAND----viagogo, Europe's leading secondary ticketing service, today continued its North American expansion with the launch of the viagogo Victory Pass Exchange and a pair of innovative ticketing deals with the National Football League's New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. Utterback: Girls soccer players can get there from here, too The Beaver County Times | September 03, 2008 You can get there from here. I believe I’ve applied that road sign to the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the first round of the NFL Draft, the National Hockey League, the heights of NCAA Division I volleyball and the NCAA basketball championship tournament in previous columns. Muskogee sees Pilgrim's progress Muskogee Phoenix | September 03, 2008 Ty Pilgrim will be making his debut Friday night as a Muskogee High School football assistant. It’s 5,300 miles or so from his first debut. Who is J.T. O'Sullivan' The Santa Rosa Press Democrat | September 02, 2008 His best friend routinely beat him on the tennis court through the years until things mysteriously changed several months ago."It doesn't matter if it's tennis or chess, he plans on winning," Cortney (Weasel) Williams said of his former UC Davis fraternity brother, John Thomas (J.T.) O'Sullivan."He'll do anything to win." Ineluctable Truths GoldSeek.com | September 02, 2008 *** Poor John McCain…blue gold is still golden…everything tastes better the 'old-fashioned way'…and more! Gillette teams with EA Sports WABC-TV New York | September 02, 2008 Gillette wants to expand its sports marketing into video gaming. Utterback: Girls soccer players can get there from here, too The Beaver County Times | September 02, 2008 You can get there from here. I believe I’ve applied that road sign to the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the first round of the NFL Draft, the National Hockey League, the heights of NCAA Division I volleyball and the NCAA basketball championship tournament in previous columns. Right signing? BBC News | September 02, 2008 Robinho move could be success or sulk DAN DALY: In NFL, it's about growing the pie The Washington Times | September 02, 2008 Yes, more is sometimes less - but rarely in the case of the NFL. Monday night games? Bring 'em on. Sunday night games? Absolutely. Thursday night games? What else have we got to do? NFL needs to remain global Orlando Sentinel | September 02, 2008 The long NFL season starts this week. 09-02-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Eurweb | September 02, 2008 OBAMA: 'LEAVE PALIN'S PREGNANT DAUGHTER ALONE': Plus, Van Halen's mad at McCain; Miss Alaska winner; Fat Joe blasts Daddy Yankee. Report: Lions trading Smith to Bombers for Roberts TSN | September 02, 2008 Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details Singh's putter is like money in Deutsche Bank The Providence Journal | September 02, 2008 NORTON, Mass. –– This was the Deutsche Bank Championship, not the Bank of America Championship. So it shouldn’t be surprising that four foreigners topped the rest of the field over the holiday weekend at TPC Boston. Better late than hurt when it comes to fantasy drafts Sports Illustrated | September 01, 2008 This is it, folks. As the band Europe wrote more than 22 years ago, it's The Final Countdown. (Hey, admit it, you loved that song.) Utterback: Girls soccer players can get there from here, too The Beaver County Times | September 01, 2008 You can get there from here. I believe I’ve applied that road sign to the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the first round of the NFL Draft, the National Hockey League, the heights of NCAA Division I volleyball and the NCAA basketball championship tournament in previous columns. THIRD & SHORT The Bryan-College Station Eagle | September 01, 2008 Major League BaseballNEW YORK -- David Eckstein has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving the NL West leaders a late-season ... Federer, Roddick reach round of 16 Akron Beacon Journal | September 01, 2008 From Beacon Journal wire services No longer No. 1, Roger Federer beat Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 Sunday and breezed into the round of 16 at the U.S. Open in New York. 49ers subtract, add to LB corps Contra Costa Times | September 01, 2008 n Thomas is waived, while troubled Brooks joins the team after being cut by the Bengals Broyles NWAnews.com | August 31, 2008 James, a defensive end lettering from 1968-70, both told of Broyles’ impact. (Northwest Arkansas Times) Utterback: Girls soccer players can get there from here, too The Beaver County Times | August 31, 2008 You can get there from here. I believe I’ve applied that road sign to the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the first round of the NFL Draft, the National Hockey League, the heights of NCAA Division I volleyball and the NCAA basketball championship tournament in previous columns. Bishop to start Classic Regina Leader-Post | August 31, 2008 Michael Bishop has his wish. Blue Bombers agree to terms with QB Chang TSN | August 31, 2008 Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details Basketball on the brink Guardian Unlimited | August 30, 2008 Luol Deng, NBA superstar, discusses his hopes for British basketball and the Great Britain team in the London 2012 Olympics Olympic swimmer Phelps back in the fish tank Prince George Citizen Online | August 30, 2008 Are we lucky, or what? Swimming star Michael Phelps is writing a book -- Built to Succeed -- and it will be in the stores just in time for Christmas. . . Mike Lupica, in the New York Daily News: “I keep hearing that it’s the country’s duty to spend more money on the Olympics, so the U.S. can hold its place in the medal count. If somebody has to fund Olympic athletes, let the people at NBC do it, ... Williams gets around Canada.com | August 30, 2008 REGINA -- The resume of football vagabond Seante Williams reads like a veritable buffet of pigskin cuisine - including hamburgers, frankfurters and a side of cheese. Bishop to start on Sunday Canada.com | August 30, 2008 REGINA -- Michael Bishop has his wish. Bishop had spent seven CFL seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, mostly as a backup. That changed Aug. 23 when Bishop was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a conditional pick in the 2011 CFL draft. The Closing Bell POLLSTAR | August 29, 2008 Whoo Hoo! The weekend is here and we have new dates for Bob Weir & Ratdog , Brazilian Girls , The Pink Spiders and Tracy Chapman , and links to items about the concert kicking off the NFL season, the very, very busy Bret Michaels , the genius that is Brian Wilson , the sale that might be Napster, the sensation that is Katy Perry and the bankruptcy woes of the people who own the Rothbury Festival ... Detroit reserves best Buffalo backups Wellsville Daily Reporter | August 29, 2008 Bills open regular season at home Sept. 7 against Seattle Gillette partners with EA Sports KATU Portland | August 29, 2008 Gillette has teamed up with EA Sports in a push to expand its sports marketing into video gaming in a major way. Golfer Tiger Woods, a veteran of marketing for both businesses, helps tee off the new partnership. 09:34 BST), 29/08/2008 EA SPORTS/Gillette Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS BOSTON, August 28, 2008 â�� Tiger ... (gamesindustry.biz | August 29, 2008 BOSTON, August 28, 2008 – Tiger Woods, one of today's greatest athletes, joined two of his partners – and two of the world's best known brands – Gillette [PG], the world’s leading grooming brand, and EA SPORTS™, the world’s leading sports interactive entertainment brand and a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), on Wednesday to announce a global partnership that will create a variety of ... Gillette pairs up with game maker Tacoma News Tribune | August 29, 2008 CINCINNATI – Gillette has teamed up with EA Sports in a push to expand its sports marketing into video gaming in a major way. Davis officially named Fever Head Coach KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities | August 29, 2008 The Tri-Cities Fever officially named Richard Davis their new head coach on Thursday. As KNDU first reported Wednesday, Davis will replace Cedric Walker, who was fired July 31 after one season. Jon Wertheim: Roddick's too-close-for-comfort serve, net-cord manners and more Sports Illustrated | August 29, 2008 A Day Four Baguette... Tennessee: Riggs still hopes for pro shot Chattanooga Times Free Press | August 29, 2008 When he’s reminded of his football accomplishments, Gerald Riggs simply shrugs his shoulders and deflects the question as easily as he once avoided would-be tacklers. NFL Leaders Warm To Longer Season Washington Post | August 28, 2008 The NFL's preseason wraps up over the next two days, with the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts playing their fifth exhibition games and other teams playing their fourth. Those who think the football has been forgettable and the injuries suffered by players unnecessary can take solace in... Gold mine: Colorado rolls out the college football recruits Rocky Mountain News | August 28, 2008 Colorado isn't what it used to be. The state's population growth has helped pack more potential into the state's high school football programs -- and Division I head coaches and recruiters along the Front Range have taken notice. Gillette partners with EA Sports AP via Yahoo! Finance | August 28, 2008 Gillette has teamed up with EA Sports in a push to expand its sports marketing into video gaming in a major way. Golfer Tiger Woods, a veteran of marketing for both businesses, helps tee off the new partnership as part of an upcoming global online sports games competition that gives winners a chance to play head-to-head against real-life sports stars. Count on seeing some freshmen Boston Globe | August 28, 2008 On the surface, the attitude is one of confidence. Of good, if not great, expectations. And it may very well work out that way for coach Jeff Jagodzinski's Eagles as they prepare for their season opener against Kent State Saturday in Cleveland. Dolphins can't afford to relax in preseason finale in New Orleans Orlando Sentinel | August 28, 2008 Most NFL coaches believe the final exhibition game is nothing more than a meaningless nuisance and would prefer practicing an extra week rather than risking injuries to front-line players. WP: NFL leaders warming to a longer season MSNBC | August 28, 2008 The NFL's preseason wraps up over the next two days, with the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts playing their fifth exhibition games and other teams playing their fourth. Lions' Dominic Raiola has all-pro support from family Detroit Free Press | August 27, 2008 "A lot of my success in football has to do with my upbringing," Dominic Raiola said recently in a telephone interview. "(My parents) always pushed me through whatever I wanted to do. Not only my mom, dad. I mean, my wife (Yvonne), is awesome at home with the kids when I'm up here. It's a big part of where I am today." Scoreboard Lexington Herald-Leader | August 27, 2008 Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX.Activated RHP Tim Wakefield from the 15-day DL. Placed OF J.D. Drew on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 18. Purchased the contract of INF-OF Joe Thurston from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned RHP Chris Smith to Pawtucket (IL). Transferred RHP Bartolo Colon the the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Raiolas have all-pro support system Honolulu Advertiser | August 27, 2008 Although his occupational skills are honed in a weight room and at a training facility, Dominic Raiola's achievements as a professional football player come from family. Since he was drafted in the second round out of Nebraska by the Detroit Lions in 2001, the 1997 Saint Louis School graduate has not missed any of the team's 112 games. Since his second season, he has made 96 consecutive starts, ... Cards need kicking game to improve East Valley Tribune | August 27, 2008 The Cardinals played every other game down to the wire last year. There’s no reason to think things will be much different this season. Williams placed on reserve PUP; out 1st 6 games The Sarasota Herald-Tribune | August 26, 2008 Jon Gruden is keeping his Cadillac in the garage. AFC's supremacy tied to turnovers Dallas Morning News | August 26, 2008 The AFC has been the superior conference this decade, winning six of the eight Super Bowls. You can argue all day long that there are better offenses in the AFC, better defenses, better coaching, better quarterbacking, better this and better that. Tim Brown: Cisco Could Be Comeback Kid TheStreet.com | August 26, 2008 As firms look to cut back on workforce-related costs, tech shops like Cisco should see a benefit. Riders sign three to practice roster OurSports Central | August 26, 2008 Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager Eric Tillman announced today they have signed import linebacker Sam Olajubutu, import receiver Gerran Walker and non-import defensive back Konrad Wasiela to practice roster contracts. CFL notebook Canada.com | August 25, 2008 It didn't take long for Kahlil Hill to become the B.C. Lions' favourite available receiver. Morning report: Gold watch for Alex Smith? Philly.com | August 25, 2008 Alex Smith, recently replaced as the starter for the San Francisco 49ers, should just retire. Herm Edwards says he needs to rethink Chiefs roster Boston Herald | August 25, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Chiefs shouldn't expect a light week to end the preseason. Herm Edwards knows there are too many decisions to be made for a vacation. NFL teams... KC's Edwards no longer sure about his roster The Wichita Eagle | August 25, 2008 The Chiefs shouldn't expect a light week to end the preseason. Herm Edwards knows there are too many decisions to be made for a vacation. NFL teams normally take it easy the final week of preseason, allowing projected regulars to rest during the short practice week and play little during the final game. The Chiefs' only regular practice is today, but the team's starters will play Thursday ... Can't hurt Giants just to give Strahan a call AM New York | August 25, 2008 Michael Strahan answered my text message within minutes. Not a bad response time, considering he's vacationing in Europe, according to a close friend. Edwards says he needs to rethink Chiefs roster The Kansas City Star | August 25, 2008 The Chiefs shouldn't expect a light week to end the preseason. Herm Edwards knows there are too many decisions to be made for a vacation. by Mike Tokito, The Oregonian OregonLive.com | August 24, 2008 Sunday, as usual, produces the best stories in most newspapers, and today brings us some strong ones on Pac-10 football. To the links: Chow was on vacation with his family in Europe this summer when, stepping out of the Sistine Chapel, he discovered he was the second-most recognizable person in Vatican City that day. Allegiances force Curtis, caddie to part ways for Ryder Cup USA Today | August 24, 2008 A cordial battle line has already been drawn for next month's Ryder Cup at Valhalla Country Club in Louisville, the biennial, high-pitched golf scuffle between Europe and the USA where tempers often leave a red glare and patriotism bursts in the air. AROUND THE NFL: NFL's forgotten men are assistant head coaches The Canton Repository | August 24, 2008 It's debatable whether anybody wants one. Everybody has one. He's the NFL assistant head coach. He pretty much didn't exist when Vince Lombardi was a head coach, not a trophy. The 1998 Vols: Where are they now? Knoxville News Sentinel | August 23, 2008 A total of 42 players on the 1998 team went on to play professional football in either the NFL, CFL or NFL Europe. Drew Henson back in NFL with Lions CBC | August 22, 2008 Quarterback Drew Henson signed Friday with the Detroit Lions, replacing the injured Drew Stanton (sprained thumb). Nigeria: NFL Takes Inventory of Players' Transfers AllAfrica.com | August 21, 2008 The Nigeria Football League (NFL) management says it has commenced the process of taking inventory of all players' transfer, as well as their price money to avoid clubs owing players sign-on fees. ADD and ESPN join hands to bring best sporting action in Middle East AME Info | August 20, 2008 Arab Digital Distribution (ADD), a large pay television platform management company in the MENA region, announced the addition of three channels from ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports. Chicago showcases award-winning chefs Chicago Sun-Times | August 20, 2008 Lewis Lazare: Call us cynical, but a part of us believes Chicago is, at heart, a steak and potatoes kind of town. But there's no denying in recent years the Windy City has whipped up quite a reputation for itself as a gourmet mecca. Culinary accolades have been heaped on the city by several prestigious food publications, and our chefs do pretty darn well at raking in major awards. GC 2008: EA's GC Lineup Released IGN PC | August 20, 2008 Publisher to exhibit a large number of titles in Leipzig. August 20, 2008 - After an award winning showcase of titles at E3 in July, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced its product line up for the Leipzig Games Convention. Ailene Voisin: O'Sullivan has qualities Smith lacks The Sacramento Bee | August 20, 2008 J.T. O'Sullivan is ornery enough to make this 49ers quarterback situation interesting. I believe that. He is also going to surprise people outside the UC Davis zip code with his arm, his feet, his intellect and his competence. PAUL SAKUMA Associated Press Though J.T. O'Sullivan has bounced around Peticious.com - Largest Pet Shop in the World PRWeb via Yahoo! News | August 20, 2008 Today marks the official launch of Peticious.com, an on-line mega pet store that provides the largest amount of pet products and resources for pet lovers across the United States and Europe. From articles of interest to an interactive pet community, Peticious.com is the place for information gathering, one-stop shopping, and of course delicious things for your pets. EA Showcases Best Ever Product Line Up for European Consumers This Holiday and in 2009 at the Leipzig Games Convention GameInfoWire | August 19, 2008 Broad Portfolio of Games From EA Studios Around the World on Show at the Leipzig Games Convention From August 20-24, 2008 AM Briefing Provo Daily Herald | August 19, 2008 FOOTBALL EA Showcases Best Ever Product Line Up for European Consumers This Holiday and in 2009 Centre Daily Times | August 19, 2008 After an award winning showcase of titles at E3 in July, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced its product line up for the Leipzig Games Convention. EA will demonstrate the innovation and creativity of its portfolio for seasoned gamers and newcomers alike, as it leads the way with great interactive entertainment offerings for broad consumer tastes this year. Former Perry, Pitt standout goes on the defensive Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | August 19, 2008 Rod Rutherford, the former Perry Traditional Academy star who is tied with the great Dan Marino for most career touchdown passes at Pitt (60), is part of an unpredictable scenario at NCAA Division III St. Vincent. SOUNDFIELD DSF-2 IS THE HD SURROUND SOLUTION FOR NEP VISIONS Broadcast Newsroom | August 18, 2008 ?Robust & Reliable ? Digital Microphone Sees Widespread Use By UK OB Experts Hop-on Targets NFL Teams PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance | August 18, 2008 Hop-on, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement to showcase their HOP1800 Disposable Cell Phone during the 2008 NFL Season. SCRAPBOOK Aberdeen American News | August 18, 2008 Seeing Paris: Diana Grettler, right, traveled to Europe in July as part of the People to People Student Ambassadors European heritage trip. At left is Krysandra Collins of Winner. The two South Dakotans are shown on the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Grettler will be a sophomore at Roncalli H... Scoreboard Honolulu Star-Bulletin | August 18, 2008 At South Williamsport, Pa. UNITED STATES Pool A - MID-ATLANTIC, Hagerstown, Md., 1-0; SOUTHWEST, Lake Charles, La., 1-0; GREAT LAKES, Jeffersonville, Ind., 0-1; NORTHWEST, Mill Creek, Wash., 0-1; Coach a key player in many lives Pensacola News Journal | August 17, 2008 Saturday afternoon, Jimmy Haynes' wife of 62 years, Betty, his three children and more than 30 of Haynes' friends and former players gathered at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola to celebrate his 85th birthday. Bucs' White rushing to 'better tomorrow' Bradenton Herald | August 17, 2008 G reg White has a business card. How many defensive ends have business cards? Bringing the world together Carroll County Times | August 17, 2008 No sooner did the March winds push old man winter out the door, that the cracking sounds of the wooden bat and the smell of peanuts and Cracker Jack filled the air as we approached the beginning of baseball season and Opening Day. With Opening Day scheduled for tomorrow, how is it that the Red Sox have already played two games? Bucs' White Thinking Big For 2008 The Tampa Tribune | August 16, 2008 He knows what you're thinking. "The fluke thing," Greg White said. Saturday Scoop: Pierce vs. Kobe? HoopsWorld | August 16, 2008 Pierce Responds to Comments on Kobe Sports Today | News Makers, Weekend TV The Charlotte Observer | August 16, 2008 Today's TV All times p.m. unless noted. Schedules subject to change. Little League Baseball Caribbean vs. Mexico ESPN 11 a.m. Europe vs. Asia-Pacific ESPN 1 S. Dakota vs. Connecticut Ch.9 3:30 Japan vs. Saudi Arabia ESPN 6 Louisiana vs. Washington ESPN 8 Major League Baseball L.A. Angels at Cleveland Ch.18 3:30 Chicago at Florida WGN 7 $ St. Louis at ... Vickers takes 3M Performance pole in Michigan SouthtownStar | August 16, 2008 BROOKLYN, Mich. - Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway. Bucs' White Thinking Big For 2008 The Tampa Tribune | August 16, 2008 He knows what you're thinking. "The fluke thing," Greg White said. Saling The World: Madden NFL 09 Leads U.S. Sales on 360 and PS3 Gamasutra | August 15, 2008 Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five real-time Amazon.com sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from August 14th, 2008, see Madden NFL 09 outselling all Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 competition in its first week of release in North ... Sports Today | The Charlotte Observer | August 14, 2008 Today's TV All times p.m. unless noted. Schedules subject to change. Little League Baseball Caribbean vs. Mexico ESPN11 a.m. Europe vs. Asia-Pacific ESPN1 S. Dakota vs. Connecticut Ch.93:30 Japan vs. Saudi Arabia ESPN6 Louisiana vs. Washington ESPN8 Major League Baseball L.A. Angels at Cleveland Ch.183:30 Chicago at Florida WGN7 $ St. Louis at Cincinnati SS7 NFL ... MUSIC NOTES Richmond Times-Dispatch | August 14, 2008 Madonna turns 50 on Saturday, but age hasn't impeded her style. On her world tour, which launches later this month in Europe, Madonna will be dressed by French fashion designer Givenchy. So far, two "goth-inspired" outfits have been created for the "Sticky and Sweet" tour, which only comes as close as Philadelphia on Nov. 20. . . . Metallica will embark on its first U.S. tour in four years ... Sports wire The Columbus Dispatch | August 13, 2008 NBA Oden doesn't feel any pain after getting back out on court Greg Oden can still dunk. 09:37 BST), 13/08/2008 Handango/EA deal Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Handango, Inc, ... (gamesindustry.biz | August 13, 2008 - Handango, Inc, ("Handango") the world's leading provider of smartphone content, today announced a deal to distribute top casual game favorites from the mobile division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS). EA Mobile TM is the leading mobile game developer and publisher to the global smartphone market. Veteran Jay Feely booted by Dolphins Akron Beacon Journal | August 13, 2008 From Beacon Journal wire services The Miami Dolphins cut kicker Jay Feely, 32, on Tuesday, one season after he set the team's single-season record for field-goal percentage. Talent guessing game begins well before NFL level Dallas Morning News | August 12, 2008 His name quietly turned up in the transactions in June, the slowest month in the NFL calendar. Xavier Lee was waived by the Baltimore Ravens. The former Florida State quarterback lasted barely a month in an off-season with an NFL team. Handango Signs Mobile Games Deal with EA Mobile Cellular-News.com | August 12, 2008 Mobile software retailer, Handango has announced a deal to distribute mobile games from the mobile division of Electronic Arts. The EA mobile titles including Madden NFL 08, The Sims 2, The Sims Bowling, MONOPOLY Here & Now, TETRIS, Bejeweled, and many more, are now available on leading smartphone platforms including Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Symbian UIQ through Handango's web properties ... Bears rookie QB does well, but not contender yet Chicago Tribune | August 12, 2008 Tuesday's two-minute drill ... Croom suspends Pegues for game The Biloxi Sun Herald | August 12, 2008 Coach Sylvester Croom has announced the one-game suspension of starting free safety Derek Pegues for violating Mississippi State's class attendance policy. Zinger's Ryder Cup team begins taking shape The Golf Channel | August 11, 2008 Ben Curtis will have to ditch the NFL apparel next month for the Stars & Stripes. Release This: Madden NFL 09 Kicks Off in North America and UK Gamasutra | August 11, 2008 Gamasutra's regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, "Release This!", takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, in an exclusively compiled list. This week will see the U.S. and UK premiere of Madden NFL 09. EA's awaited football sim sequel joins Line Rider 2: Unbound and Bangai-O Spirits in North America, as Summer Athletics and Table Football debut ... Curtis heroics earn him Ryder Cup spot CNN.com | August 11, 2008 Ben Curtis was rewarded for his runner-up finish in the U.S. PGA Championships by securing a place in the United States team for the Ryder Cup against Europe next month. Olympic Games help strengthen a soccer fanbase in United States Reno Gazette-Journal | August 11, 2008 I used to hate soccer. I didn't understand the game, and I didn't want to understand the game. Runner-up Ben Curtis makes Ryder Cup Boston Herald | August 11, 2008 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Ben Curtis will have to ditch the NFL apparel next month for the Stars & Stripes. A runner-up finish in the PGA Championship yesterday earned... PGA Notebook: Curtis, Weekley earn bids Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 11, 2008 Ben Curtis will have to ditch the NFL apparel next month for the Stars & Stripes. A runner-up finish in the 90th PGA Championship yesterday earned him his first trip to the Ryder Cup. ... Bryant: I'd go to Italy for $50 million Orange County Register | August 10, 2008 Youngman column: Team USA now, Team Italy in the future? Curtis clinches first Ryder Cup team spot Fox Sports | August 10, 2008 Ben Curtis will have to ditch the NFL apparel next month for the Stars & Stripes. A runner-up finish in the PGA Championship on Sunday earned him his first trip to the Ryder Cup. "I love Ben Curtis a lot, and I love the fact he's made the team," U.S. captain Paul Azinger said. Curtis lost out on a chance to win another major when he bogeyed two of the last four holes at Oakland Hills, but only ... Curtis gets spot on U.S. Ryder Cup team with 2nd place finish at PGA Championship Canadian Press via Yahoo! News | August 10, 2008 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Ben Curtis will have to ditch the NFL apparel next month for the Stars and Stripes. A runner-up finish in the PGA Championship on Sunday earned him his first trip to the Ryder Cup. Global thinking: Kobe and his ego Baltimore Sun | August 10, 2008 N ews item: Team USA star Kobe Bryant told a reporter the other day that he won't sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers until he tests the global market. He claims he's considering a $50 million offer from Europe. Five who could be No. 3 WR The Cincinnati Enquirer | August 10, 2008 Primarily, five players are competing for the role of third wide receiver in the Bengals offense behind T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson. New York Times best sellers Belleville News-Democrat | August 10, 2008 HARCOVER FICTION Global thinking -- Kobe and his ego Baltimore Sun | Aug