http://www.earthtimes.org The Earth Times online newspaper, serving the planet with worldwide sports news that matters en-us PHP/4.4.4 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/276059,roddicks-new-wife-talked-him-back-to-tennis.html London - Swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker talked then boyfriend Andy Roddick back into tennis a year ago as the one-time number one suffered through a crisis of confidence after a second-round shutdown at Wimbledon. Last year after I played here, that... US,Sports Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:47:44 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/276059,roddicks-new-wife-talked-him-back-to-tennis.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/276058,richards-remains-in-jackpot-race-with-world-best--ohuruogu-beaten.html Oslo - Sanya Richards of the United States lowered her 2009 world best over 400 metres on Friday at the Bislett Games as she remained in the hunt for the Golden League 1-million dollar jackpot. Richards posted 49.23 seconds, making her .34 of a secon... US,Sports Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:23:43 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/276058,richards-remains-in-jackpot-race-with-world-best--ohuruogu-beaten.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275564,yaos-foot-injury-could-threaten-career.html Washington - Yao Ming's foot injury continued to make waves Tuesday after the Houston Rocket's team physician said it could threaten his next season or even his career. Referring to the hairline fracture that has not responded to treatment, a New Yor... US,Sports Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:35:40 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275564,yaos-foot-injury-could-threaten-career.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275220,us-coach-bradley-loss-pretty-lousy.html Johannesburg - US coach Bob Bradley said Sunday after his side allowed a two-goal lead against Brazil in the Confederations Cup final to slip away, that the loss was a pretty lousy feeling. The Americans led 2-0 at half-time through goals by Clinton... US,Sports Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:41:38 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275220,us-coach-bradley-loss-pretty-lousy.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275074,preview-us-have-to-dig-deep-to-create-another-upset.html Johannesburg - Just over a week ago, US stand-in captain Landon Donovan said that all his side wanted from their final game in the Confederations Cup was to bow out with a good performance. That was, of course, before their match against Egypt. ... US,Sports Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:41:38 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275074,preview-us-have-to-dig-deep-to-create-another-upset.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274743,suns-ship-shaq-to-cavs-in-three-player-deal.html Los Angeles - The Big Shaqtus is changing his address and perhaps his nickname to LeShaq. The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed in principle on Wednesday night to acquire four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-pl... US,Sports Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:35:41 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274743,suns-ship-shaq-to-cavs-in-three-player-deal.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274716,soccer-rocks-in-us-after-shock-victory-over-spain--summary.html Los Angeles/Washington - Football made rare headlines in the United States on Wednesday after the US beat Spain 2-0 in the Confederations Cup to reach the first FIFA men's final in its history. At the game played in Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium,... US,Sports Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:35:36 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274716,soccer-rocks-in-us-after-shock-victory-over-spain--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274710,fans-celebrate-as-us-stun-favourites-spain.html Washington - A huge and unexpected victory in the semi- finals of the Confederations Cup Wednesday left American football fans as surprised as anyone. At the game played in Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium, the US claimed a historic 2-0 victory over... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:47:42 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274710,fans-celebrate-as-us-stun-favourites-spain.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274708,us-keep-the-faith-to-stun-spain-book-place-in.html Bloemfontein, South Africa - After claiming a historic 2-0 victory over Spain on Wednesday night in the Confederations Cup semi- finals, the US national team were overjoyed with what many were calling their biggest football victory ever. Jozy Altidor... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:35:38 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274708,us-keep-the-faith-to-stun-spain-book-place-in.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274696,us-stun-spain-to-book-confederations-cup-final-place-.html Bloemfontein, South Africa - Spain's 35-match unbeaten run came to stunning close Wednesday as goals in either half from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey secured an unlikely 2-0 victory for the United States in the semi-final of the Confederations Cup... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:47:36 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274696,us-stun-spain-to-book-confederations-cup-final-place-.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274693,united-states-stun-spain-to-book-confederations-cup-final-place.html Bloemfontein, South Africa - Spain's 35-match unbeaten run came to stunning close Wednesday as goals in either half from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey secured an unlikely 2-0 victory for the United States in the semi-final of the Confederations Cup... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:23:45 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274693,united-states-stun-spain-to-book-confederations-cup-final-place.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274668,pistons-pick-up-argentine-oberto-from-bucks-in-three-way-trade.html Los Angeles - Fabricio Oberto is a man on the move, but the Argentine doesn't know where he may be headed next. Oberto started Tuesday packing his bags for Milwaukee after the San Antonio Spurs packaged him along with veterans Kurt Thomas and Bruce B... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:05:40 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274668,pistons-pick-up-argentine-oberto-from-bucks-in-three-way-trade.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274569,t-wolves-ship-foye-miller-to-wizards.html Los Angeles - The Minnesota Timberwolves are stockpiling first-round picks for what could be a very active NBA Draft for them. The Timberwolves agreed to trade guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards late Tuesday night for the No.... US,Sports Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:59:37 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274569,t-wolves-ship-foye-miller-to-wizards.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274545,spurs-send-bowen-oberto-thomas-to-bucks-for-jefferson.html Los Angeles - Richard Jefferson is on the move again prior to another NBA draft. The Milwaukee Bucks dealt Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in exchange for veterans Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Argentine Fabricio Oberto, the San Antonio ... US,Sports Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:17:41 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274545,spurs-send-bowen-oberto-thomas-to-bucks-for-jefferson.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274501,underdog-usa-hope-spirit-can-trump-fatigue.html Bloemfontein, South Africa - A day ahead of their semi-final contest with Spain in Bloemfontein the United States revealed that they are on a high mentally following their unlikely escape from Group B but are worried about fatigue in their fourth gam... US,Sports Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:05:42 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274501,underdog-usa-hope-spirit-can-trump-fatigue.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274427,us-athletes-set-to-follow-in-jesse-owens-footsteps-in.html Boston, Massachusetts - A documentary on Jesse Owens is to get United States athletes geared up to qualify for the world championships in Berlin's Olympic Stadium where the legend won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics. The 1964 film Jesse Owens R... US,Sports Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:29:35 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274427,us-athletes-set-to-follow-in-jesse-owens-footsteps-in.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274366,bookworm-glover-joins-list-of-unlikely-us-open-winners--feature.html Farmingdale, New York - Lucas Glover is not your average golfer. The 29-year-old US player hails from South Carolina and is the grandson of a former American pro footballer with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... US,Sports Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:17:39 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274366,bookworm-glover-joins-list-of-unlikely-us-open-winners--feature.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274351,background-us-open-champions.html Farmingdale, New York - All US Open champions from 1895 to 2009.Year Winner CountryScore 2009 Lucas Glover United States276 (-4) 2008 Tiger WoodsAmerica283 (-1)PO 2007 Angel CabreraArgentina285 (+5) 2006 Geoff Ogilvy Australia285 (+5) 2005 Michael Ca... US,Sports Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:05:42 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274351,background-us-open-champions.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274348,american-lucas-glover-wins-us-open-for-first-major--update.html Farmingdale, New York - American Lucas Glover held his nerve to win his first Major on Monday with victory in the US Open at Bethpage, New York. The 29-year-old struggled to a 3-over-par 73 in his final round, but it was still enough to give him vict... US,Sports Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:41:42 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274348,american-lucas-glover-wins-us-open-for-first-major--update.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274217,americans-barnes-glover-tied-for-lead-mickelson-chasing--summary.html Farmingdale, New York - Americans Ricky Barnes and Lucas Glover were tied for the lead at the end of another rain-hit day of the US Open, which now goes into a Monday finish. Having played just one hole of their final round, both men were level on 7-... US,Sports Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:53:37 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/274217,americans-barnes-glover-tied-for-lead-mickelson-chasing--summary.html