Columbus wins MLS Cup, 3-1
Guillermo Barros Schelotto led Columbus to victory in the MLS Cup on Sunday in Carson, Calif., capping his MVP season with three assists in the Crew’s 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Archive for November, 2008
Tennis Channel Names Sharapova, Federer Dedicated Followers Of Fashion
They no longer head the tennis rankings, but Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer are the tops in the sport where fashion is concerned.
BRIEFLY: Upset of del Potro earns tie for Spain
Feliciano Lopez upset Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 7-6 , 7-6 , 6-3 Friday, allowing Spain to escape the first day of the Davis Cup final tied 1-1 with host Argentina.
Argentina’s Nalbandian wins opener in Davis Cup
Argentina’s David Nalbandian defeated Spain’s David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 Friday in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup final.
Nadal’s Aussie Open hiccup
SIDELINED from the Davis Cup final this week with chronic knee soreness, Rafael Nadal now faces another problem - scheduling the perfect Australian Open lead-up. Nadal has been ordered to rest for at least …
Nadal will return in peak condition
World number one Rafael Nadal will be back at his peak for the start of the 2009 season, Spanish tennis federation doctor Angel Ruiz Cotorro was quoted as saying.
Federer says no chance for Novak to usurp him yet
Roger Federer said on Tuesday he was not that bothered about Serbia’s Novak Djokovic closing in on his ranking as world No 2. “I’m going to sleep well for a month.
Argentina in confident mood against Nadal-less Spain
MAR DEL PLATA: Argentina could win all five rubbers in this weekend’s Davis Cup final, a confident home team captain Alberto Mancini said before their clash against Spain who will be without world number one …
Shanghai was perfect end to Djokovic’s year
Novak Djokovic became the toast of the tennis world when he won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January.
Federer beats Blake in exhibition
Roger Federer overcame an ailing back to beat James Blake in a one-set exhibition Tuesday.
Nadal’s absence takes shine off Davis final
The absence of world number one Rafael Nadal has taken the shine off the Davis Cup final and left Argentina as firm favourites to beat Spain and win the trophy for the first time.
M laga Masters tennis to be cancelled if Nadal pulls out
Spain Sports News MA laga Masters tennis to be cancelled if Nadal pulls out By h.b. - Nov 13, 2008 - 8:03 AM Organisers of the Masters de MA laga tennis tournament say they will suspend the event if Rafael …
Wimbledon bigger to Federer than No. 1
Swiss star Roger Federer says winning Wimbledon is more important to him than regaining his No 1 ranking.
Djokovic eyes top spot
SERBIA’S Novak Djokovic set his sights on becoming world number one after moving just 10 points behind second-placed Roger Federer in the rankings with his Masters Cup win.
‘Nadal is looking after No. 1′
‘Spaniard Rafael Nadal’s absence from the tie against Argentina through injury is due to his prioritizing his new number one status over the Davis Cup,’ says Guillermo Vilas.