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FIA boss Mosley wins lawsuit against English tabloid
Motor racing boss Max Mosley has won a landmark invasion of privacy lawsuit against a tabloid newspaper story that alleged he took part in a Nazi-themed sadomasochistic orgy.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Toyota teams in Nationwide told to lose horsepower
NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend's race in Indianapolis.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Former Indy 500 champ Hornish back in struggling car
It all happened so fast, Sam Hornish Jr. didn't really get a chance to realize exactly what was going on.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ferrari hopes German GP struggles an isolated event
A demoralized and struggling Ferrari left the German Grand Prix in need of answers for an uncharacteristic problem: its car.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Vettel No. 1 in testing in Spain for second day in row
Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel was fastest at Wednesday's Formula One testing for the second straight day.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Dominguez, PCM look for brighter days ahead in IRL
Mario Dominguez spun off the track twice in last weekend's IndyCar Series race at Ohio, the second time after his rear wing suddenly broke. But the Mexican driver came in for a new wing and went on to finish 19th in the 26-car field, a lap behind Honda 200 winner Ryan Briscoe.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Notes: Ky. Busch wins Driver of Year voting again
Kyle Busch has won second-quarter voting for 2008 Driver of the Year, repeating his victory in the first-quarter balloting.
CBSSports.com wire reports


De Ferran fueler transferred, condition upgraded
A fueler for De Ferran Motorsports was transferred to a burn center Tuesday and his condition was upgraded from critical to serious.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Rollins scratched from Philly lineup
Jimmy Rollins was scratched from the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for their game against the New York Mets on Thursday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Braves rout Marlins; Chipper, Hudson get hurt
Chipper Jones strained his left hamstring, and Tim Hudson left after six innings with tightness in his right elbow, tempering the glow of the Braves' 9-4 victory Wednesday night against the Florida Marlins.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Quentin's second HR caps ChiSox rally vs. Texas
Carlos Quentin hit two home runs, including the go-ahead, three-run shot during a five-run eighth inning, helping the Chicago White Sox rally to beat the Texas Rangers 10-8 on Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Knobler: BoSox want Uribe
The Red Sox are deep in conversations with the White Sox on a trade that would send infielder Juan Uribe to Boston, sources told Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.
Danny Knobler, CBSSports.com Senior Writer


Prevail against M's
Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Posada chooses rehab
New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada wants to put off surgery on his right shoulder even if it means sacrificing the start of next season. If he does play the rest of this year, it won't be behind the plate.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Mussina stymies Twins
Mike Mussina baffled Minnesota for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat the Twins 5-1 on Wednesday for their 10th straight home win.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Manny sits in Seattle, day to day before Yanks series
Manny Ramirez was out of Boston Red Sox lineup Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners with what his manager said was a sore knee.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Champ Pavlik finalizes deal to fight Hopkins
Unbeaten middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has finalized a deal to fight longtime titlist Bernard Hopkins on Oct. 18 in Atlantic City, promoter Bob Arum said Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Jones-Calzaghe likely to be Nov. 8
The fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Joe Calzaghe is expected to be rescheduled for early November.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Delayed
Joe Calzaghe postponed his proposed September fight against Roy Jones Jr. because of a sprained right wrist.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Former champ Lacy rallies to decision Mendoza
Former IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy rallied over the final two rounds to beat Epifanio Mendoza of Colombia in a 10-round majority decision Wednesday night at the Morongo Casino.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Rising Santana charged in cocaine bust
Junior welterweight contender Edgar Santana was among 12 people arrested Friday on charges of taking part in an international cocaine trafficking ring.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Doctor says Diaz likely to survive
A doctor who performed brain surgery on a boxer who collapsed during a fight this week says he expects the fighter to survive.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Seminoles catcher Posey wins Golden Spikes Award
Florida State's Buster Posey won USA Baseball's Golden Spikes Award on Wednesday, becoming just the second catcher to be honored as the nation's top amateur player.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Indy lawyer named Notre Dame athletic director
Jack Swarbrick, a lawyer who helped draw numerous sporting events to Indianapolis, including the 2012 Super Bowl, is the new athletic director at Notre Dame.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Tulane's Jones to coach collegiate national team
USA Baseball has selected Tulane head coach Rick Jones to lead its collegiate national team during the summer of 2009.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ex-MU coach Stewart recovering from heart surgery
Former Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart is recovering from open-heart surgery.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Yellow Jackets lose center to Ukrainian pro team
Georgia Tech center Ra'Sean Dickey has given up his senior season to play professionally in the Ukraine.
CBSSports.com wire reports


IUPUI coach, players will take shoes to Peru
IUPUI coach Ron Hunter, who went barefoot for a game last season, won't be able to deliver shoes to the poor in Nigeria this month because the U.S. State Department said it wouldn't be safe to go.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Former NCAA executive Cawood dies at 64
David E. Cawood, a former high-ranking NCAA executive who helped run the Final Four for more than two decades, died Sunday at his home in Louisville. He was 64.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Fulmer: I wasn't served with subpoena at SEC event
Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer denied reports Thursday that he was served with a subpoena to testify in an Alabama court case while appearing at the annual Southeastern Conference football media days.
CBSSports.com wire reports


QB Edwards overcomes fear of flying to pilot App. State
For Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, the toughest part of beating Michigan last season wasn't maneuvering through the Wolverines' mammoth defensive line or overcoming more than 100,000 maize and blue-clad fans. It was the plane ride -- the first of his life.
CBSSports.com wire reports


UCLA's Ramirez to miss season; Lockett out for opener
UCLA tailback Christian Ramirez won't play for the Bruins this season because he didn't meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Regents reopen investigation into Iowa assault inquiry
The Iowa Board of Regents on Tuesday reopened its investigation of how Iowa handled its inquiry into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by two players.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Sun Belt Conference signs deals with three bowls
The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that it has signed agreements with the St. Petersburg Bowl, the Papajohns.com Bowl and the PetroSun Independence Bowl.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Paterno leads class of 20 enshrined in Hall of Fame
Penn State coach Joe Paterno helped a lot of players make it into the College Football Hall of Fame. He counts former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie among them.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Norman struggles, Vaughan takes Senior Open lead
Bruce Vaughan made eight birdies Thursday in a 3-under 68 to take the early clubhouse lead at the Senior British Open, and Greg Norman labored to a 75.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Giuliani's son sues Duke over golf team dismissal
The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming his golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team to whittle the squad.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Diaz sets early pace with 67 at Evian Masters
Laura Diaz took the clubhouse lead Thursday after shooting a 5-under 67 in the first round of the Evian Masters.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Oops, she did it again: Wie vs. men
Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ducks extend Carlyle through next three seasons
Ducks coach Randy Carlyle has signed a two-year extension, putting him under contract with the 2007 Stanley Cup champions for the next three years.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Bruins re-sign defenseman Wideman to multiyear deal
The Bruins signed defenseman Dennis Wideman to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Penalty monster Carcillo re-signs with Coyotes
Daniel Carcillo, who led the NHL in penalty minutes as a rookie last season, was re-signed to a two-year contract Tuesday by the Phoenix Coyotes.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ex-Blues owner pleads guilty in securities fraud case
A former owner of the St. Louis Blues hockey team faces sentencing later this year after pleading guilty to a federal charge for backdating stock options.
CBSSports.com wire reports


G money: Miller now can focus on Buffalo title
Now that Ryan Miller knows he'll be in Buffalo for six more years, he can focus on helping an organization that has never won the Stanley Cup finally reach that goal.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Flyers, RW Lupul agree to four-year extension
Forward Joffrey Lupul and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a four-year extension on Monday, keeping him with the Eastern Conference finalists through the 2012-13 season.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Stars acquire right wing Tukonen from Kings for Clune
The Dallas Stars acquired right wing Lauri Tukonen from the Los Angeles Kings for left wing Richard Clune on Monday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Devils sign 27-year-old Russian center Fedorov
Russian center Fedor Fedorov was signed by the New Jersey Devils on Monday after he spent the last two seasons playing in Europe.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ten suspended
The WNBA suspended 10 Detroit and Los Angeles players and Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn for their role in a skirmish at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Shock sign Lieberman, 50
The Detroit Shock signed 50-year-old Nancy Lieberman, a Hall of Famer and one of their former coaches, to a seven-day contract on Thursday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Two Donaghy associates sentenced to prison
Two former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend more than a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA.
CBSSports.com wire reports


'Skins' top pick, WR Thomas, injures hamstring
Wide receiver Devin Thomas, the Redskins' top draft pick, has been carted away from practice after pulling his right hamstring at training camp.
CBSSports.com wire reports


FIA boss Mosley wins lawsuit against tabloid
Motor racing boss Max Mosley has won a landmark invasion of privacy lawsuit against a tabloid newspaper story that alleged he took part in a Nazi-themed sadomasochistic orgy.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Rollins late lineup scratch
Jimmy Rollins was scratched from the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for their game against the New York Mets on Thursday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Burghardt wins Stage 18
Marcus Burghardt of Germany has won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, while Carlos Sastre of Spain appears to have maintained the overall lead.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Search
French customs agents looking for doping products stopped, searched and released a car driven by the father of Tour de France riders Frank and Andy Schleck on Thursday, officials said.
CBSSports.com wire reports


IOC: Iraqi team will not compete in Beijing
The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games, saying Thursday the government missed the deadline to address accusations of political interference.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Norman struggles in Senior British first round
Bruce Vaughan made eight birdies Thursday in a 3-under 68 to take the early clubhouse lead at the Senior British Open, and Greg Norman labored to a 75.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Fulmer says he wasn't served with subpoena
Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer denied reports Thursday that he was served with a subpoena to testify in an Alabama court case while appearing at the annual Southeastern Conference football media days.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Pair of Donaghy associates sentenced to prison
Two former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend more than a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Ankle will keep LeBron out of exhibition
U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Guarantee
No more bronze medals for LeBron James. This time he's coming home with gold -- and that's a guarantee.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Childress leaves Hawks for big, fat, Greek contract
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress signed a three-year contract with the Greek club Olympiakos on Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Point guard swap: Clips trade Knight to Utah for Hart
Jason Hart is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers acquired the 30-year-old local product from the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in exchange for Brevin Knight in a swap of point guards.
CBSSports.com wire reports


'Better late than never,' Dooling says of joining Nets
When he was a free agent three years ago, Keyon Dooling was wooed by the Nets. After a stint in Orlando, the 28-year-old guard has finally landed in New Jersey.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Trail Blazers sign first-round pick Batum of France
The Portland Trail Blazers signed French guard-forward Nicolas Batum on Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Gordon makes it official: He's leaving Indiana for NBA
Indiana freshman Eric Gordon is entering the NBA Draft.
CBSSports.com staff and wire reports


Final Forecast: Brat pack predicts championship
Want to know what to look for tonight when Memphis and Kansas tip in the NCAA title game (9:21 ET)? Our experts are all over it. And while one superstar looms above everything, there are other players that will play huge roles in deciding the next national champion.
CBSSports.com Senior Writer


Assistant Williams reaches agreement to coach Marquette
Marquette assistant Buzz Williams has reached an agreement in principle to be the next head coach of the Golden Eagles, a source close to Williams told Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com on Monday night.
CBSSports.com Senior Writer


Faith in Haith: Hurricanes extend head coach five years
Miami Hurricanes basketball coach Frank Haith signed a five-year contract through the 2012-13 season, a reward for leading the school to 23 wins and its first berth in the NCAA tournament since 2002.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Final Forecast: Brat pack predicts championship
Want to know what to look for tonight when Memphis and Kansas tip in the NCAA title game (9:21 ET)? Our experts are all over it. And while one superstar looms above everything, there are other players that will play huge roles in deciding the next national champion.
CBSSports.com Senior Writer


Candy binge leads to tummy ache for Memphis' Rose
Memphis freshman sensation Derrick Rose had a stomach ailment that forced him to miss media sessions Sunday, but will play in the national championship game against Kansas on Monday night.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Xavier's Lavender arrested on disorderly conduct, marijuana charges
Xavier point guard Drew Lavender was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Hilltoppers tab Texas assistant McDonald as coach
Texas assistant coach Ken McDonald will take over as head coach at Western Kentucky.
CBSSports.com wire reports


'Skins' top pick, WR Thomas, injures hamstring
Wide receiver Devin Thomas, the Redskins' top draft pick, has been carted away from practice after pulling his right hamstring at training camp.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Bears open camp, Hester hold out
Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Sign No. 1
The Chicago Bears and first-round pick Chris Williams agreed to a five-year contract Wednesday on the first day of training camp.
CBSSports.com wire reports


St. Louis defensive end Wroten suspended for year
St. Louis Rams defensive end Claude Wroten was suspended without pay for the season on Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Goodell eyes Favre; Tampa-bound?
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Saints, receiver Colston reach three-year deal
The Saints and wide receiver Marques Colston have agreed to a three-year contract extension.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Minnesota arrives at camp amid Favre controversy
Brett Favre is retired, for now. That hasn't stopped him from continuing to loom over the Minnesota Vikings.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Cowboys ink fifth-rounder; still five picks to sign
Cornerback Orlando Scandrick signed a four-year contract with Dallas on Wednesday, becoming the first of the Cowboys' draft picks to sign a contract.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Judge: Ravens' Suggs might not report for a while
You can stop looking for Terrell Suggs at Baltimore's training camp. The defensive end/linebacker is not expected to report Wednesday when the team's veterans check in.
Clark Judge, CBSSports.com Senior Writer


Rams, Penn State cornerback King agree to deal
The St. Louis Rams agreed to terms Wednesday on a three-year contract with cornerback Justin King, the team's fourth-round draft pick.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Briefs: Titans sign second-rounder, release DE Fisher
Wednesday's NFL roundup: The Tennessee Titans are a player away from wrapping up contracts with all of their 2008 draft class after agreeing on terms with second-round defensive lineman Jason Jones.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Dynamo wins postponed match from Tuesday
Brian Mullan and Brian Ching scored goals as Houston beat D.C. United 2-0 Wednesday in a match that was delayed nearly three hours by a power outage and thunderstorms.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Chinaglia among suspects in alleged mafia scam
Italian police arrested seven people Tuesday in a crackdown on an organized crime group that tried to buy Lazio football club with laundered money.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Crew play down 'altercation' during weekend game
Columbus Crew officials are playing down a weekend incident that included punches and police, describing it as a brief 'altercation.'
CBSSports.com wire reports


Adu will move from Benfica to Monaco next season
American soccer star Freddy Adu will move from Portugal's Benfica to play with Monaco next season in the French league.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Wambach hopes to be back for spring pro league
Injured U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach hopes to return in time for the debut of the new Women's Professional Soccer league in the spring.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Djokovic defeats Soderling, advances to quarters
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Sweden's Robin Soderling on Thursday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Top-seeded Jankovic handles King in Carson tourney
Jelena Jankovic opened her bid to gain the No. 1 ranking with a 7-5, 6-2 victory against Vania King in the East West Bank Classic on Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Teenager Martic stuns Zakopalova in Slovenia Open
Croatian teenager Petra Martic upset former champion Klara Zakopalova 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (3) Wednesday to reach the Slovenia Open quarterfinals in her second WTA Tour event.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Injured back forces Golovin out of Rogers Cup
Tatiana Golovin has pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup event in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Wednesday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Kournikova avoids Gimelstob following insult on radio
Anna Kournikova doesn't care about Justin Gimelstob or what he thinks about her.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Eight-year-old girl ejected for wearing earpiece
An 8-year-old girl was ejected from a junior tennis tournament at Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island when officials discovered she was wearing a radio earpiece to receive instructions from her father.
CBSSports.com wire reports


German tennis chief blasts new ATP structure
The head of the German Tennis Federation said the ATP Tour's planned tournament restructuring would have a devastating effect on the annual men's clay court event in Hamburg.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Several tennis pros to play in unisex tourney
Imagine Roger Federer playing one of the Williams sisters. Or Rafael Nadal facing Maria Sharapova.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Becker: Nadal, not Federer, is world's best player
Rafael Nadal is OK with being ranked No. 2 in the world -- for now.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Shock, Sparks each lose five to suspensions
The WNBA suspended 10 Detroit and Los Angeles players and Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn for their role in a skirmish at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
CBSSports.com wire reports


Lieberman, 50, signs with short-handed Shock
The Detroit Shock signed 50-year-old Nancy Lieberman, a Hall of Famer and one of their former coaches, to a seven-day contract on Thursday.
CBSSports.com wire reports


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