AP - Masters golf resumes this morning. England's Justin Rose and South Africa's Trevor Immelman share the first-round lead at 4-under-68. That's good for a one-shot lead over Englishman Lee Westwood and Americans Brian Bateman and Brandt Snedeker.
Co-leader Justin Rose will need to be patient as day two of the Masters gets under way at Augusta. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 12:02 pm
China tries to reassure Olympic officials that the protest-hit torch relay, now in Argentina, will go smoothly. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 11:42 am
South Africa slip from 152-1 to 265 all out as India fight back brilliantly on day one of the third and final Test in Kanpur. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 11:36 am
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry expresses his anger that owner Tom Hicks' call for him to resign has been made public. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 11:26 am
The ECB announces the itinerary for next year's Ashes series against Australia - with Cardiff chosen to host the first Test. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 11:19 am
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes Arsenal will be desperate to prove they are not a spent force. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 11:18 am
AP - After playing extra-inning games the last two times out, this one seemed downright easy. Then again, everything looks easy for the Chicago Cubs these days.
AP - George Karl planned to grab a nice dinner and give the Denver Nuggets team a day off from practice following their playoff showdown win over the Golden State Warriors.
AP - Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night that also clinched a playoff berth.
AP - Three days after winning the NCAA championship, Kansas coach Bill Self said no thanks to Oklahoma State, his alma mater, and agreed to a lucrative contract extension that could keep him at Kansas for the rest of his career.
AP - Sergei and Andrei Kostitsyn scored goals 1:28 apart in the opening minutes of their playoff debuts, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.
AP - E-mail messages between SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and team co-owners appear to show Bennett misled NBA commissioner David Stern on the group's intentions to move the team to Oklahoma City before all avenues for a new arena in Seattle were closed.
Owen Hargreaves has admitted the knee injury that has disrupted his first season at Manchester United may never fully heal. Hargreaves has started only 14 Premier League... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 10:23 am
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry claims Tom Hicks's bid to have him removed from Anfield is 'offensive' to the club. Hicks, who co-owns Liverpool along with George... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 10:13 am
The litany of golfers shooting sub-par rounds included Justin Rose and Trevor Immelman, tied for the lead, and Zach Johnson, the defending champion. Tiger Woods, at even par, tied for 19th. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 10:02 am
Aaron Mauger returns to Leicester's side but Ospreys will be without Gavin Henson in Saturday's EDF Energy Cup final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 9:39 am
Every Friday Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 9:33 am
The Baltimore Orioles began the day with a six-game winning streak and ended it with a two-game skid. Ian Kinsler hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Texas... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 9:21 am
After playing extra-inning games the last two times out, this one seemed downright easy. Then again, everything looks easy for the Chicago Cubs these days. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 9:20 am
Gilberto has issued a rallying cry ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United by declaring Arsenal can still win the title. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 9:00 am
WHAT happened? When did networks begin to direct their A-Team analysts, from Joe Theismann to Joe Morgan, to deliver speeches after every play, tortured, fractured sermons based on bad guesswork and visual... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
The boos were waiting for Scott Schoeneweis as soon as the bullpen door opened in the 11th inning. As he jogged to the mound, the remaining fans at Shea Stadium let the left-hander hear it, just as they... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
It isn't a fluke, according to David Wright. Angel Pagan can play. Last night, Pagan was terrific again, delivering one of the most clutch hits of the Mets' season, slamming a game-winning RBI single... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
Final two major preps for May 3 Kentucky Derby will be run tomorrow: Grade 1, $750,000 Blue Grass at Keeneland and Grade 2, $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park (why it's not Grade 1 after being won... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
IT'S well documented how bad the Pistons' relationship was between Isiah Thomas and Adrian Dantley, who were re-connected earlier this week by the announced Hall of Fame induction of Dantley, the compulsive-scoring... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Andy Roddick, who leads the United States into today's Davis Cup quarterfinal against France, loves coming here for the Davis Cup. He just can't understand this area's love of NASCAR... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
WITH the Rangers and Devils engaged in The River Rivalry,The Post's Justin Terranova chatted up Mike "Doc" Emrick, play-by-player for the Devils on MSG and the hockey voice of NBC and Versus. Q: Will... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
Kerry Rhodes waited quietly and patiently as the Jets conducted their free-agent spending spree in February. In all, some $140 million in new contracts, including more than $63 million in guaranteed money,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
Sergei and Andrei Kostitsyn scored goals 1:28 apart in the opening minutes of their playoff debuts, and the Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series last night in... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
Donnie Walsh doesn't do five-year plans. But listen to the new Knicks president talk and it's clear he's plotting a two-plus year fix, one that puts them under the cap in 2010 and in the mix for a franchise-changing... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:28 am
Carla Christofferson, an owner of the Sparks, is a self-made mogul who didn’t inherit the franchise, or buy it with her husband’s wealth. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 8:27 am
Walter Smith hails his Rangers side after they reach their first European semi-final for 36 years with victory over Sporting in the Uefa Cup. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 7:58 am
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech is back in training and waiting for surgeons to give him the go-ahead to play following his horrific facial injury. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 7:22 am
England manager Fabio Capello has lavished praise on Theo Walcott after witnessing the Arsenal youngster's impact against Liverpool in midweek. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 7:19 am
Relief pitcher came out of the Dominican Republic and up through the organization with the help of a biting sinker.
Ramon Troncoso asked his mother for two years. If he didn't see that he had a shot at the big leagues by then, he told her, he would go back to school.
The 2008 NBA draft is still two months away, but nbadraft.net already is projecting that USC's Demar DeRozan will be the No. 2 pick in next year's draft. . . .
There is no specific date set for the center's return. It appears unlikely he'll be available before the start of the playoffs.
The countdown will have to begin anew for Andrew Bynum after his return was pushed back when the 20-year-old center saw a knee specialist Thursday in New York.
USC coach says his main concern is for kids who are sometimes roaming the sidelines unattended.
USC Coach Pete Carroll was his usual frenetic self on Thursday during the Trojans' most lively spring workout to date, but he uncharacteristically expended much of his energy politely imploring fans to stay out of harm's way.
Chip-in eagle on No. 15 saves Woods' round of 72. Mickelson shoots a 71.
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- It has been 24 years since a first-round leader, Ben Crenshaw, went on to win the Masters, which can't be all that comforting to the first-round leaders, Justin Rose and Trevor Immelman.
Better known for his fancy fashion choices than his golf, the Englishman and fan favorite injects some levity into the proceedings at Augusta National.
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The ball sailed off the tee, past the towering pines, over the still water, landed on the right side of the green, began rolling.
Matthews will again wear No. 42 for Tuesday's game, with six teammates joining him this year.
After declining to join scores of other players last year by celebrating the legacy of Jackie Robinson by wearing his uniform number, Garret Anderson said he plans to wear No. 42 this year.
Shaun Edwards confirms he had a meeting with Martin Johnson about a coaching role with the England rugby team. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:57 am
The 25-year-old winner of the United States Olympic marathon trials is ready for the real thing: an Olympic medal in Beijing. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:56 am
The brothers Sergei and Andrei Kostitsyn scored 1 minute 28 seconds apart in the opening minutes of their playoff debuts Thursday night, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the visiting Boston Bruins, 4-1, in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:53 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte gained his first win of the season to help his side to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:50 am
Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory against the visiting Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Dallas clinched a playoff berth. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:50 am
Notre Dame hockey has come a long way, reaching the semifinals in the Frozen Four for the first time in the programs 40 year history. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:49 am
The lack of a contract for Nittany Lion’s coach Joe Paterno doesn’t necessarily mean he is heading into his final season. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:47 am
Kerry Rhodes has a new five-year deal worth $33.5 million. That makes him the best paid safety in N.F.L. history. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:46 am
Allen Iverson scored 33 points and Carmelo Anthony added 25 as Denver beat Golden State 114-105 to seize a one-game lead for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:26 am
Kansas coach Bill Self said Thursday he will stay at Kansas instead of going to his alma mater, Oklahoma State. Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2008 | 6:05 am
China's world number one badminton star Lin Dan is embroiled in yet another controversy ahead of the Beijing Olympics, with state press reporting Friday he hit his coach. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 5:58 am
J.D. Drew went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, and Tim Wakefield fluttered his knuckleball for five innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-6 victory over Detroit on Thursday and... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 5:53 am
Winning poles never gets old for Ryan Newman, NASCAR's Rocketman. Still smarting from the indignity of being penalized 25 points after his fourth-place car was found to be an eighth of... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 5:50 am
Jose Reyes scored the winning run with a deft slide at the plate on Angel Pagan's 12th-inning single, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Thursday night. With the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2008 | 5:43 am
Luca Toni saved Bayern by scoring late to give his team a 3-3 draw at Getafe and a spot in the UEFA Cup semifinals. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Apr 2008 | 1:17 am
TRECKER: Few months in global soccer bring as much excitement and anxiety as April. Jamie travels the globe ... Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Apr 2008 | 11:03 pm
Maria Sharapova outlasted clay-court veteran Anabel Medina Garrigues in three sets over 3 1/2 hours at the Bausch & Lomb Championships on Thursday. Amelie Mauresmo came back to beat seventh-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6).
The U.S. has a hot Andy Roddick, the No. 1 doubles team and the home crowd. France is missing its budding star and has to play on an extremely quick surface hand-picked by the Americans.
AP - Masters golf resumes this morning. England's Justin Rose and South Africa's Trevor Immelman share the first-round lead at 4-under-68. That's good for a one-shot lead over Englishman Lee Westwood and Americans Brian Bateman and Brandt Snedeker.
AP - After playing extra-inning games the last two times out, this one seemed downright easy. Then again, everything looks easy for the Chicago Cubs these days.
AP - George Karl planned to grab a nice dinner and give the Denver Nuggets team a day off from practice following their playoff showdown win over the Golden State Warriors.
AP - Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night that also clinched a playoff berth.
AP - Three days after winning the NCAA championship, Kansas coach Bill Self said no thanks to Oklahoma State, his alma mater, and agreed to a lucrative contract extension that could keep him at Kansas for the rest of his career.
AP - Sergei and Andrei Kostitsyn scored goals 1:28 apart in the opening minutes of their playoff debuts, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.
AP - E-mail messages between SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and team co-owners appear to show Bennett misled NBA commissioner David Stern on the group's intentions to move the team to Oklahoma City before all avenues for a new arena in Seattle were closed.
AFP - Lleyton Hewitt and Chris Guccione powered Australia to a 2-0 lead over Thailand with contrasting Davis Cup wins Friday.
AP - Michigan has Notre Dame's number on the football field. Not so the ice.