Two-time former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain rallied to beat Michael Llodra of France 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday.
Samuel Eto'o has revealed that he will leave Barcelona if it goes trophyless for a third straight season. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 12:18 pm
Andy Murray eases into the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters as he beats Spain's Feliciano Lopez 7-6 6-4 with an efficient display. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 12:10 pm
Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner has never been one to mince words. When it comes to where pitcher Joba Chamberlain should be -- the bullpen or the starting rotation - the younger Steinbrenner's expectations are crystal clear. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 12:03 pm
Rubens Barrichello will celebrate a record 257 Grands Prix races at Turkey, despite disagreement about the landmark figure. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:45 am
AP - The Detroit Red Wings can take a couple days to rest up. The NHL's best team in the regular season won't miss the Western Conference semifinals this year.
AP - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks.
Apparently, Benedict is a not-for-prophet Pope. Hondo, who all week had been riding the Pontiff's teams, watched the Cardinals and Angels go to hell in a hand cart yesterday before the Padres blessed him... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:33 am
AP - Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series.
John Higgins believes moving the World Snooker Championship away from Britain would benefit snooker. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:22 am
WEBSTER: With England guaranteed a team in the Champions League final, Nick predicts a 'new era of dominance'. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:19 am
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is optimistic Steven Gerrard will be fit to play against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:13 am
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has made himself available for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:13 am
Arsenal's Alexander Hleb faces being banned for the rest of the season if the FA call for video evidence of his clash with Graham Murty. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 11:09 am
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard could return to action in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool after spending the last week at his sick mother's bedside. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 10:47 am
Spain's two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso claimed Monday he had no problems with British team-mate Lewis Hamilton during their contentious time together at McLaren. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 10:39 am
Chelsea's Frank Lampard is available for the Champions League semi-final at Liverpool, who may be boosted by the return of Steven Gerrard. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:45 am
The Pistons were hanging out at the scorer's table as if it was a preseason game, joking around with a former teammate as he enjoyed a drink and nachos in the front row. Philadelphia made them pay for... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
MOTEGI, Japan - Danica Patrick always wassure a woman could win a race. And now the questions about her will surely stop. Patrick, 26, made it to the place she wanted to be for so long - Victory Lane... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
There's no such thing as a sure thing. Naughty New Yorker, 6-year-old looking to pass $1M mark in earnings, was 3-5 favorite under highweight of 124 pounds in $75,000 King's Point Handicap for NY-breds,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
(Second of a series) Each day leading up to the NFL Draft, The Post will take a position-by-position look at the top players. Today: Running backs. Jim Brown wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry. This... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
BALTIMORE - Alex Rodriguez may not have to miss a game to be on hand for the birth of his second daughter, after all. Rodriguez and the Yankees have been waiting for Cynthia Rodriguez to phone and tell... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
PHILADELPHIA - A sweep in their first visit here since The Collapse proved too much to ask of the Mets. Wasting an impressive rally and more red-hot hitting from David Wright, the Mets saw their four-game... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
LAS VEGAS - If you're a fan of Bernard Hopkins and applaud the way he turned his life around from convicted felon to future boxing Hall of Famer, if you've admired his dedication to his craft and enjoyed... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
Scott Skiles verbally has accepted an offer from the Bucks, erasing him as a Knicks coaching candidate, according to a league source. Skiles' imminent hiring strengthens front-runner Mark Jackson's candidacy,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies' ongoing barrage of injuries is drawing snickers instead of sympathy from the Mets. Willie Randolph shrugged yesterday after learning the Phillies finally put reigning NL MVP... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:37 am
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident he will emerge from an upcoming meeting with the club's owner, Thaksin Shinawatra, with the backing needed to continue in his post. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:34 am
Even with three English teams in this week's Champions League semifinals, Spain could yet have a big say on the destination of the title. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 9:30 am
Fulham's survival hopes were hit hard by Liverpool on Saturday. Check out this and more in our Premier League gallery! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:48 am
Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major American auto race on Sunday, using successful fuel strategy to capture an IndyCar Series event in Motegi, Japan. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:47 am
Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez says Barcelona will pose a bigger threat to his team with Lionel Messi back from injury. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:39 am
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident his out-of-form side can beat Manchester United and reach the Champions League final. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:29 am
MLS Roundup: An early goal was all visiting Kansas City needed to knock off the Chicago Fire on Sunday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
The Philadelphia 76ers took advantage of a perfect storm to stun the Detroit Pistons. Richard Hamilton missed shots he normally makes and Chauncey Billups uncharacteristically... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:22 am
Tension over sports blogging is one of the strains between sports franchises, leagues and reporters to have emerged during the digital age. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 8:16 am
Hours after the Phillies put NL MVP Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list, his much-maligned backup saved the day. For one game-saving play at least, Eric Bruntlett seemed a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
Jim Thome moved into a tie with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews on the home run list, and was thrilled to be mentioned with the two Hall of Famers. He was even more pleased that career... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
Mr. Dawson was the first executive director of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a leading promoter of the sport. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 7:15 am
Lorena Ochoa won her fourth consecutive L.P.G.A. tournament Sunday, shooting a final-round 69 in the Ginn Open to defeat Yani Tseng of Taiwan by three strokes. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 7:13 am
West's top-seeded team wins playoff opener, Lakers' first victory in a Game 1 since 2004 Western finals, and Gasol punctuates his first career playoff win with 36 points, 16 rebounds.
Pau Gasol needed this game, a chance to wash away an 0-12 playoff record from his past.
The Lakers center's 36-point, 16-rebound, eight-assist performance against the Nuggets lifts the burden of never having won a playoff game.
He is standing in the Staples Center tunnel, waiting to step inside the interview room, a giant wet mop with this dorky, delightful smile, and you just have to ask him.
A 2-0 loss to FC Dallas is the team's first shutout defeat in Carson since 2005.
With injured midfielder Raphael Wicky next to him, Jesse Marsch sat in the locker room sporting a blank stare. A handful of Marsch's Chivas USA teammates were doing the same, but most were in the showers scrubbing away the memories of an uninspired 2-0 loss at home to FC Dallas.
They load bases with two out in ninth inning, but Anderson strikes out looking in loss to Seattle.
As the Angels' offense continued to sputter in the latter innings Sunday afternoon, Torii Hunter made his way down to the batting cage below Angel Stadium.
Men's squad stands decent chance of advancing from a group that includes the Netherlands, Nigeria and Japan. Women's team looks like favorite in its group.
The draw for the men's and women's soccer tournaments at the Beijing Olympics was held in China today, and for the two U.S. teams things couldn't have gone better.
Australian wins the last event sanctioned by the Champ Car World Series, which was recently absorbed into the Indy Racing League.
As Will Power was decisively winning the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Danica Patrick -- who made history hours earlier with her own victory in Japan -- arrived in Long Beach to see the closing laps Sunday.
Anaheim is eliminated in Game 6 in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs as Dallas capitalizes on mistakes. Defending champions are disappointed to fall short of goal.
DALLAS -- Too many penalties, too little scoring and, ultimately, too much of everything to overcome.
A third consecutive loss in Atlanta drops L.A. to 7-11 and into last place in NL West, behind San Francisco. Struggling offense is the main culprit.
ATLANTA -- Russell Martin shook his head and sighed, unable to shake the memory of his final at-bat in the Dodgers' 6-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Sunday that completed a three-game sweep and sent his team to the cellar of the NL West.
With even Radmanovic and Walton playing well, and Odom being aggressive, and Gasol excelling, Denver fades. Anthony hears from the crowd about recent arrest.
A review of Lakers playoff game No. 1 -- 15 wins to go.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish was stunned by the 5-1 defeat at Aston Villa but believes his side can still avoid relegation. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:58 am
Danica Patrick believes the "right attitude" allowed her to become the first woman to win an IndyCar race in the male-dominated world of motor racing. "I grew up with never... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:43 am
sportsminute Slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:38 am
Andy Pettitte was poised and efficient Sunday, needing just 89 pitches to get through seven scoreless innings in helping the Yankees avoid their first four-game losing streak since last June. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:21 am
Chase Utely’s two home runs gave the Phillies an early 4-0 lead and they hung on to end the Mets’ five-game winning streak. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:20 am
As two of the Rangers’ four rookies, Brandon Dubinsky and Marc Staal could hardly be more different, with Staal as quiet and reserved as Dubinsky is effervescent. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:19 am
The Ducks are the fifth consecutive defending Stanley Cup champions to fail to make the second round after falling to the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:19 am
The Toronto Blue Jays released Frank Thomas on Sunday, a day after the 19-year veteran became angry for being taken out of the lineup. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:18 am
When the Reds’ Edwin Encarnación came to bat in the bottom of the 10th against Brewers closer Eric Gagné, the rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:18 am
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has reiterated his opposition to a boycott of the Beijing Olympics, saying it would do nothing to benefit sport. "FIFA's position in all questions Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:09 am
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Motorsports of California, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EMOC) ("Xtreme" or the "Company") is... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Apr 2008 | 6:00 am
Australia reveal they will play in
Pakistan twice in the next two years after cancelling their original tour. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 5:51 am
Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan tells Inside Sport he feels violated by the actions of City of London police after being arrested. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Apr 2008 | 5:08 am
A day after getting benched and openly complaining about playing time, Blue Jays designated hitter Frank Thomas was released by Toronto. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 4:05 am
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday for the first time in his eight-year career because of a sprained left ankle. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 3:43 am
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a strained right quadriceps. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 3:43 am
AFP - Alessandro Del Piero scored a hat-trick and played a starring role as Juventus thrashed Atalanta 4-0 and that performance immediately prompted calls for the striker to be recalled to the Italy squad.
Kyle Busch won his third consecutive race on NASCAR's Nationwide Series, holding off Marcos Ambrose by less than a second Sunday in the Corona Mexico 200. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 12:59 am
Top-ranked Roger Federer won the Estoril Open and his first title of the season when second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko retired with a leg injury while trailing 7-6 (5), 1-2 on Sunday. Source: ESPN.com | 21 Apr 2008 | 12:18 am
Lorena Ochoa captured her fourth straight victory in four straight weeks Sunday at the Ginn Open. Ochoa shot a 3-under 69 in the final round and beat rookie Yani Tseng by three strokes for her fifth victory in six starts this year. Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2008 | 11:39 pm
AP - Alex Rodriguez hit an RBI double and scored before leaving with a leg injury, and the New York Yankees ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on a rainy Sunday.
AP - Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory.
AP - Slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup.
Top-ranked Roger Federer won the Estoril Open and his first title of the season when second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko retired with a leg injury while trailing 7-6 (7-5), 1-2 on Sunday.
AP - The Detroit Red Wings can take a couple days to rest up. The NHL's best team in the regular season won't miss the Western Conference semifinals this year.
AP - Lorena Ochoa hustled around the corner, hoping to jump in a car and catch a flight home to Mexico. No chance.
AP - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks.
AP - Jim Thome moved into a tie with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews on the home run list, and was thrilled to be mentioned with the two Hall of Famers.
AP - Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series.
AP - The Dallas Stars are taking their chase of the Stanley Cup into the second round of the playoffs and the reigning champs aren't.
AFP - Alessandro Del Piero scored a hat-trick and played a starring role as Juventus thrashed Atalanta 4-0 and that performance immediately prompted calls for the striker to be recalled to the Italy squad.
AP - Alex Rodriguez hit an RBI double and scored before leaving with a leg injury, and the New York Yankees ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on a rainy Sunday.
AP - Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory.
AP - Slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup.