Nigeria/Cte d'Ivoire: Siasia Stakes Life Against Drogba's Borthers Aug 17, 2008
For those who preferred the Olympic team play against the Ivorians, their confidence stem from the historical fact that at junior levels, Cote d'Ivoire have never really proven to be Nigeria's Achilles Heels and it may not start with the Salomon Kalou-inspired Junior Elephants who sneaked into the quarter-final courtesy of a slim 1-0 against hapless Australia. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Nigerians down Ivory Coast for semis berth Aug 17, 2008
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou led an immediate charge up to the Nigerian goal but the full-throated attack turned into disaster. Nigerian captain Victor Obinna took advantage of a scattered Ivory Coast defence and led a counter-attack which swept the length of the field and ended with a right foot shot from Peter Odemwingie slamming into the back of the net. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hardy, Brew Crew prevail in LA thriller Aug 17, 2008
Relievers Salomon Torres (6-3) and David Riske (second save) each escaped rallies to help the Brewers gain a game on the National League Central-leading Cubs, who lost hours earlier ... "It was a good job by Salomon to get out of that [ninth] inning to give us another chance to get up there and score another run." L.A.'s ninth-inning rally spoiled an inspired start by Bush, who was briefly in line for the win thanks to Hardy and the Brewers' defense. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Breaking up big banks questioned as losses mount Aug 16, 2008
He maintained that offering a mix of financial products _ such as investment banking at Salomon Brothers, brokerage services through Smith Barney, and Citibank's retail and consumer banking _ would protect the company. Critics like Smith believe that Citigroup is worth more split up. (North County Times)
Estrada enjoying the Olympic experience Aug 16, 2008
Estradas mother couldnt make the trip to Beijing, due to her husbands condition, but Estrada has about a dozen relatives and friends there, including Vasquez and her husband, Jaime Salomon. Outside of training and calls to the U.S., life for Estrada has revolved mostly around the Olympic Village, where most of the athletes are staying. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Africa:Continent's Soccer Teams Head for Quarterfinals Aug 14, 2008
At one point it seemed the Australians were more sharply focused, while C te d'Ivoire's Salomon Kalou made repeated blunders in front of his opponents' goal. The Chelsea player appeared to have lost confidence after squandering so many opportunities, but he was far from giving up. (allAfrica.com)
* SOCCER: Nigeria advances with win over US Aug 14, 2008
Salomon Kalou converted one of his several chances in the 81st minute, giving the Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Australia to send it to the quater-finals in their first appearance in the mens Olympic soccer tournament. The Ivorians finished with seven points, two behind Group A winner Argentina and six ahead of the Australians in third place. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon reach quater-finals Aug 14, 2008
Ivory Coast went through when Salomon Kalou gave them a 1-0 win over Australia and a 0-0 draw with Italy was enough for Cameroon. Brazil and Argentina, who like Italy had qualified already, completed the group stage with 100% records by beating hosts China and Serbia respectively. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Familiar face brings bad company Aug 13, 2008
But the Padres only managed four hits against Suppan in eight innings and didn't fare much better in the ninth inning against 36-year-old closer Salomon Torres, who continued his career revival by tossing a scoreless inning for his 23rd save. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Suppan, Fielder Lead Streaking Brewers Over Padres Aug 13, 2008
Suppan allowed just one baserunner in the seventh, set San Diego down in order in the eighth, and Salomon Torres tossed a perfect ninth to end the game and nail down his 23rd save of the season. Kouzmanoff's one-out solo homer in the second put the Padres on top, but Cameron hit a leadoff shot in the third to tie the game. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Brew Crew's streak hits seven Aug 13, 2008
" It was Fielder's fifth home run in his last seven road games and his 27th homer this season. "I'm just trying to hit it on the barrel as far as I can," Fielder said. Salomon Torres pitched the ninth for Milwaukee and earned his 23rd save. Baek took the loss after working six-plus innings. He surrendered five runs, all of them earned after the official scorer reversed a seventh-inning Kouzmanoff error into an RBI infield hit for Kapler. Baek allowed seven hits and four walks with three... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Ivory Coast's Gervinho outshining even Messi Aug 12, 2008
Attacking colleagues Sekou Cisse, who plays for Roda JC Kerkrade in the Netherlands, has scored twice so far, and the team also includes Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou. The European transfer deadline still has several days to go after the Olympic soccer competition ends on Aug. 23. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bond Vigilantes May Ambush Obama or McCain After Giving Bush a Free Ride Aug 12, 2008
Though times are different and a lot of the government spending is necessary, we're going to see rates rise in a saw- tooth pattern over the next few years,'' says , the head of Salomon Brothers' government securities desk when it was the world's biggest bond trader. Coats considers himself one of the original vigilantes, the bearish traders who drove up long-term interest rates, persuading Clinton to place deficit-reduction above fulfilling his spending promises. (Bloomberg)
Africa:Athletes Will Go Faster, Higher, Stronger in Beijing Aug 8, 2008
Haile Gebreselassie, Tirunesh Dibaba, Francoise Mbango, Salomon Kalou, Osaze Odemwinge, Kenenisa Bekele and others have the potential to climb to the highest stairs of the winners podiums during these games. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Gerut re-establishing himself Aug 7, 2008
Salomon Torres, a rookie pitcher in 1993 when Black was still with the Giants, was out of the league in 1997 before returning in 2002 with the Pirates. The resurgence of Gerut -- recovering from two knee surgeries to solidify the middle of the outfield for the Padres -- is just another reminder that there are always players looking to resurface. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Weeks lifts Brewers in finale vs. Reds Aug 7, 2008
"It's like reversed roles, isn't it?" asked Brewers closer Salomon Torres, who pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 22nd save. "I don't know the reason for it. All I can tell you is that each one of us is giving everything we've got right now. There is a responsibility we all share, because we are within grasp of something really good." The Brewers remained five games behind the National League Central-leading Cubs, who were in the process of beating the Astros, 11-4, at Wrigley Field while... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Amer Sports 2Q hit by weak dollar Aug 6, 2008
Global sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp. whose brands include Atomic, Salomon and Wilson, saw its second-quarter net loss grow to 11. 4 million (US$17. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Drogba to miss start of EPL season Aug 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. August 4, 2008 - 7:00PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Argentina Heads To China as Goliath Aug 4, 2008
Chelsea s Salomon Kalou will have to shine in order for the Elephants to even think about the medal round, while forward Peter Odemwingie and defender Taye Taiwo are a pair of talents for the Super Eagles who can raise their profiles in Europe with a solid tournament. Spoiling The Party. (Suite101.com)
Sabathia leads Brewers Aug 3, 2008
Sabathia said he wanted to finish but understood why Yost replaced him with Salomon Torres. When he came to take me out, I wasnt surprised, Sabathia said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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"I hope [Morton] uses this as a huge confidence booster, because I thought he pitched great," said Kelly Johnson, whose ninth-inning infield single off Salomon Torres accounted for just one of the two runs surrendered by Sabathia. Sabathia was two outs shy of recording the fourth complete game in the six starts he's made since joining the Brewers. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Sabathia delivers another gem for Crew Aug 3, 2008
With a white towel draped over his left shoulder, Sabathia watched from visitors' clubhouse as Salomon Torres recorded the final two outs in a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Jason Kendall hit the go-ahead double in the seventh inning and a resurgent Prince Fielder hit two homers for the Brewers, who tied a franchise record with their ninth consecutive road win. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
The Amazing Quantum World Of Ultra Cold Matter Aug 1, 2008
Christophe Salomon is Head of the cold Fermi gas group at Ecole Normale Sup;rieure, France and Principal Investigator for the ACES/PHARAO Space Clock Mission ... "In a few years clocks will be able to monitor local changes of the Earth gravitational potential by using relativity, which might help us forecast tsunamis, earthquakes, or global climate warming", said Salomon. (Science Daily)
No surprises for Brewers at Deadline Aug 1, 2008
Russell Branyan has been traded three time 00004000 s to pennant-chasers around the Trade Deadline. Recap: CHC 11, MIL 4. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
NBCOlympics.com: Defense keys U.S. soccer draw Jul 31, 2008
AP Photo/Vincent Yu Stuart Holden, right, and Brian McBride, left, of the U.S. Olympic soccer team battle the ball against Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast Olympic soccer team during the ING Cup in Hong Kong. HONG KONG (AP) - The United States was held to a 0-0 draw by Ivory Coast on Wednesday at a four-nation tournament ahead of the Beijing Olympics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Have opinions? Jul 31, 2008
A graduate, Eggleston worked in New York for Booz Allen Hamilton, the consulting firm, then Salomon Brothers, the investment shop. Eggleston, who played football at Harvard, returned to his alma mater for his MBA, then returned to Baltimore to join , an asset management firm. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
* Angels stay on top against Red Sox 7-5 Jul 30, 2008
With the game tied at 4, Brewers closer Salomon Torres (5-3) struck out Kosuke Fukudome, but ran into trouble by walking Soriano and pinch-hitter Mike Fontenot. Lee then flared a double to right, scoring Soriano. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sweetfinish on a wild night Jul 29, 2008
With the game tied at 4, Brewers closer Salomon Torres (5-3) struck out Kosuke Fukudome, but ran into trouble by walking Soriano and pinch hitter Mike Fontenot. I wasnt able to execute, bottom line, Torres said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Dutch team out to prove themselves worthy of gold Jul 29, 2008
In Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou they have a player of genuine ability, albeit one who has yet to set the English Premier League alight. At the Olympics, our objective is to reach the quarter-finals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cubs' win over Crew smacks of October Jul 29, 2008
With the game tied at 4 and one out, Salomon Torres walked Soriano and pinch-hitter Mike Fontenot to set up Lee, who lined the ball to right. Another run scored on DeRosa's single. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Brewers drop thriller, fall two back Jul 29, 2008
J.J. Hardy, Ryan Braun and Russell Branyan each hit solo home runs for the Brewers, who took a 3-2 lead into the seventh inning, but were burned by second baseman Rickie Weeks' throwing error in the seventh and a pair of walks issued by usually-reliable closer Salomon Torres in the ninth. Both times, Lee was in the middle of the action. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers likely done making deals Jul 29, 2008
"I might do the same thing if I were them." Melvin appears content with the Brewers' bullpen configuration as it is, though there are no clear replacements for closer Salomon Torres, should he suffer an injury. Triple-A Nashville right-hander Luis Pena's ERA jumped to 6. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers make their move Jul 27, 2008
Eric Gagn (4-2) pitched a perfect eighth to get the win, and Salomon Torres got three outs for his 20th save. The Brewers tied it with two runs in the seventh and went in front in the eighth. (Boston Globe)
Somethingis brewin' Jul 27, 2008
Eric Gagne (4-2) pitched a perfect eighth to get the win, and Salomon Torres got three outs for his 20th save in 24 chances. Ray Durham doubled twice and scored three runs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chelsea slice Blades into pieces in friendly Jul 27, 2008
Salomon Kalou, Frank Lampard, Franco Di Santo and Shaun Wright-Phillips all scored for the second time on tour while Nicolas Anelka also got in on the rout. Earlier Chelsea confirmed new signing Jose Bosingwa was out for at least three weeks with a torn thigh muscle. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chelsea hammers Chinese team in exhibition Jul 27, 2008
The Frenchman then fed Salomon Kalou, who scored in the 31st minute to make it 2-0. Frank Lampard sent the ball past an out-of-position Lan in the 38th minute for Chelsea's third goal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Astros squander lead, fall to Brewers Jul 27, 2008
" Milwaukee added one more run for insurance, but they wouldn't need it as their closer, Salomon Torres, pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 20th save of the season. The Astros had opportunities to score, racking up 14 hits, but were never able to break the game open, once they had the lead. The Brewers' bullpen shut Houston down, throwing four scoreless innings to close out the game. "I wish we would have chipped in another run or two," Cooper said. "We had the chance, but a double-play... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Football: Chelsea put Chengdu Blades to the sword Jul 27, 2008
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Brewers rally for share of first place Jul 27, 2008
Jason Kendall later drove in Hall for an insurance run, and Salomon Torres locked down his 20th save. Former Brewer Carlos Lee hit a two-run home run against Dave Bush, making his first start in the team's unique fifth-starter's platoon with Seth McClung, in which Bush makes all the starts at home. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers worried by high price of relief Jul 26, 2008
" Melvin also has questioned how badly the Brewers need relief help. Salomon Torres is 18-for-19 in save chances since taking over the closer's role from Eric Gagne in mid-May, and Gagne put together back-to-back encouraging outings during the team's 7-0 road trip. David Riske has a 3.60 ERA in 11 outings since a stint on the disabled list, and while Carlos Villanueva did not pitch in Milwaukee's four-game sweep at St. Louis this week, he has a 2.20 ERA since moving from the rotation to the... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers sweep Cards for 8th straight win Jul 25, 2008
Eric Gagne (3-2) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win and Salomon Torres recorded his 19th save in 23 chances by striking out the side in the ninth. Clutch hitting, great pitching, this was a great road trip, Milwaukee manager Ned Yost said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Livingston teen a Primal Quest trekking star - Seth Schumacher Jul 25, 2008
Along the route he went through two pairs of Salomon XA Pro 3D shoes, but he never had a blister. I thought that was tremendous, Karen said. (Missoulian, MT)
Brewers stay hot behind Braun and Hardy Jul 25, 2008
Eric Gagne (3-2) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win and Salomon Torres recorded his 19th save. Milwaukee starter Ben Sheets allowed two earned runs and struck out four in seven innings. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Late dinger dooms 000028EACardinals Jul 25, 2008
07/25/2008 1:30 AM ET Late dinger dooms Cardinals Franklin allows game-winning home run in ninth inning By Lee Hurwitz / St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols' sacrifice fly. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Braun keeps Brewers' streak alive Jul 25, 2008
Salomon Torres struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth inning for his 19th save and preserved the win for Eric Gagne (3-2), who worked a scoreless eighth. Gagne was pitching in relief of Sheets, who allowed two earned runs on just four hits in seven innings. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Stellar Sabathia leads Brewers to 7th straight Jul 24, 2008
Yost said closer Salomon Torres was going to get a day off, even if the game got close, after pitching the previous four days. Yost was ejected for second time this season by home plate umpire Ed Rapuano in the fifth inning for arguing a checked swing strikeout call on Fielder. (MSNBC -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Jul 24, 2008
Signed DT Salomon Solano to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS Signed LB Brian Urlacher to a one-year contract extension through the 2012 season. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Gagne making progress Jul 24, 2008
ST. LOUIS -- Brewers manager Ned Yost would not say definitively that closer Salomon Torres was off-limits on Wednesday, a day after Torres worked his fourth straight game. But he tipped his hand in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Eric Gagne started to warm in the bullpen while CC Sabathia went after his third consecutive complete game. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Hall hits another late homer to power Brewers Jul 23, 2008
Brian Shouse (4-1) needed only eight pitches to retire the side in order in the eighth and Salomon Torres got three outs for his 18th save in 22 chances. Troy Glaus was 0-for-3 with a walk for St. Louis, ending a 10-game hitting streak in which he batted. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brewers Continue to Improve on Road Jul 23, 2008
Yost said he will mix and match his relievers in front of Salomon Torres, who took over as closer in late May. By the numbers. (Milwaukee, TheInsiders.com)
Hall's homer lifts Brewers Jul 23, 2008
Brewers closer Salomon Torres, who suffered a blown save on Monday but then won the game with help from Hall, this time converted his 18th save. Brian Shouse (4-1) notched the win with a scoreless inning in relief of Suppan. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers have two aces in hole Jul 23, 2008
Yost used closer Salomon Torres on Tuesday despite his, "three days and you're out" rule. Torres had pitched each of the previous three days, but one appearance lasted only three pitches, so, "You discount that," Yost said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Cards rally late, but fall in extras Jul 22, 2008
Guillermo Mota, Eric Gagne and David Riske took turns posting zeroes before St. Louis got to closer Salomon Torres in the ninth. Joel Pineiro shut down the Brewers for the first 4 1/3 innings, taking a 2-0 lead into the fifth. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Brewers power past Cards in extras Jul 22, 2008
" The home run initiated a three-run inning that took closer Salomon Torres, who blew a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth, off the hook and gave the Brewers their fifth straight win. Having defeated the Cardinals on the road, the Brewers moved into second place in the National League Central. But even though Milwaukee picked up the win, the Brewers learned a pretty harsh lesson from their divisional opponents. "To come out and play the best you can, it's always good to get off to a good start... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Dodgers stun Diamondbacks with 5-run ninth Jul 21, 2008
Salomon Torres got one out for his 17th save. Nationals 15, Braves 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Brewers complete season sweep of Giants Jul 21, 2008
Manager Ned Yost turned to closer Salomon Torres, who recorded the final out for his 17th save in 20 chances. Tim Lincecum (11-3) struck out eight in his first start since missing last Tuesday's All-Star game and being hospitalized in New York with the flu and dehydration. (Anchorage Daily News)
Parra Helps Brewers Sweep Giants Jul 21, 2008
Salomon Torres entered into what was now a save situation and induced a pop-up from Winn to end the game and notch his 17th save. Game Notes. (NBC 11, CA)
Cards set for big series vs. Brewers Jul 21, 2008
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Brewers trip Giants Jul 20, 2008
Salomon Torres pitched the ninth for his 16th save in 19 opportunities. Sheets, who started and threw two scoreless innings for the American League in Tuesday s All-Star game, labored throughout the game and had problems with his command. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fielder, Brewers Edge Giants Jul 20, 2008
Salomon Torres retired the Giants in order in the bottom half to earn his 16th save of the season. "It's frustrating," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. (NBC 11, CA)
Brewers could look to bolster bullpen Jul 20, 2008
Salomon Torres has excelled in the closer's role since taking over in mid-May, but Yost said this weekend that he intends to use a number of different combinations in setup situations. "The ninth inning is pretty set," Yost said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Fielder's wet homer boosts Brewers Jul 20, 2008
Villanueva worked a 1-2-3 seventh inning, David Riske struck out the side in the eighth and Salomon Torres worked the ninth for his 16th save this season and his first since July 2. The Brewers are a perfect 5-0 against the Giants this season and will go for the season series sweep Sunday afternoon in a matchup of young pitchers. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
2008 MLB Playoffs Picks: NL Central Jul 19, 2008
Salomon Torres has filled in nicely as the new Brewers closer, and young lefty Manny Parra has compiled a brilliant 8-2 record as of the All-Star break. The makes the Milwaukee Brewers a favorite to secure the NL Wild Card and make the MLB Playoffs for the first time since winning the AL Pennant in 1982 before losing in Game 7 of the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals. (Suite101.com)
Oyster Fest a success Jul 19, 2008
The adventure sports also attracted record entries to the Petzl Adventure Nights Vaude Night Bike and Salomon Night Run, and the new Featherbed Salomon Trail Run. The Duesouth Xterra was a great success, attracting double the number of participants they had last year, despite the slippery conditions in the Pezula forest caused by heavy rainfall during the week. (iAfrica.com)
Dodgers Hitters Ninth, Pitchers Fifth Jul 18, 2008
LEADERS 1--Dan Haren 28 2--Tim Lincecum 26 3--Carlos Zambrano 24 4--Edinson Volquez 23 5--Tim Hudson 22 T6--Jair Jurrjens 21 T6--Brandon Webb 21 8--Ryan Dempster 19 T9--Ben Sheets 17 T9--Cole Hamels 17 WORST 1--Tom Gorzelanny -26 2--Mark Hendrickson -24 T3-Ian Snell -22 T3-Bronson Arroyo -22 5--Brad Penny -20 T6-Andrew Miller -18 T6-Brett Myers -18 T8-Adam Eaton... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
