New Zealand's coach John Bracewell says captain Daniel Vettori will be fit to lead the tourists against England in the first Test. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 2:48 pm
Former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo, a projected lottery pick in this year's NBA draft, received thousands of dollars in cash, clothes and other benefits that appear to violate NCAA rules, a four-month ESPN Outside the Lines investigation has revealed. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 2:46 pm
Andy Murray moves into the second round of the Hamburg Masters with a 6-4 6-1 win over Dmitry Tursunov. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 2:38 pm
A senior Chinese official has asked whether Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama would agree to attend the Beijing Olympics to ease recent tensions, a Tibet government-in-exile legislator said on Monday. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 2:29 pm
Sir Alex Ferguson has set his sights on the second half of the double after Manchester United retained their PL title. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 2:13 pm
Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal, who has been sidelined five straight games with lower back pain, does not know when he will be able to return to the field. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 1:58 pm
The U.S. Open tennis tournament's cable TV coverage is leaving USA Network after 25 years and moving to ESPN and Tennis Channel starting in 2009. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 1:53 pm
All Times Eastern American League Toronto vs Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. (1st game) Toronto vs Cleveland (2nd game) Boston vs Minnesota, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs Tampa Bay, ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 1:12 pm
Manchester United player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to try to score 50 goals next season after his amazing tally this year. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 1:05 pm
The four men who are charged with the first-degree murder and armed burglary of former Redskins star Sean Taylor won't face the death penalty, according to multiple media reports. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 1:02 pm
Portugal right back Jose Bosingwa is set to leave FC Porto and join Chelsea for €20.5 million (US$31.6 million). Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 12:21 pm
La Liga Roundup: Mallorca beat Barcelona 3-2, handing Frank Rijkaard a final loss in his last match at Camp Nou. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 12:19 pm
The final day of the Premiership season provided a whole host of thrills and spills. Check it out in our comprehensive gallery! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
AFP - Chelsea are close to signing Portugal right-back Jose Bosingwa after Porto announced they have accepted the Premier League club's 16.2 million pounds (20.5 million euros) offer.
AP - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.
David Beckham was named in England's squad for friendly games against the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 11:12 am
WEBSTER: With another season consigned to the history books, Nick revisits his Premier League predictions. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 11:09 am
England wing Paul Sackey could miss Wasps' Guinness Premiership semi-final against Bath with a knee injury. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 11:09 am
Ref Mike McCurry admits he was wrong not to give a penalty and to disallow a goal for Dundee United in their 3-1 defeat to Rangers. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 10:39 am
AP - Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet.
Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet. Uggla hit two homers... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 10:11 am
Joe Nathan sweated out his latest save, making just enough big pitches and one sparkling defensive play to hold on against the Boston Red Sox. "Tonight was probably seven appearances... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 10:10 am
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As construction on a state-of-the-art soccer complex that will be home to the Delray Beach Soccer Club nears completion, plans... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 10:00 am
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes his brief reign as Manchester City manager could be over on Monday. Eriksson's side suffered an humiliating 8-1 at Middlesbrough on Sunday as the Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 9:50 am
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he could score 50 goals for Manchester United next season after striking 41 times during his side's current campaign. Ronaldo's penalty against... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 9:45 am
Disgraced dual code international Wendell Sailor is to return to rugby league after serving a two-year drugs ban. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 9:44 am
Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg will go into Wednesday's UEFA Cup final against Scotland's Glasgow Rangers weakened by the absence of top striker Pavel Pogrebnyak. The... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 9:42 am
Chelsea are close to signing Portugal right-back Jose Bosingwa after Porto announced they have accepted the Premier League club's 16.2 million pounds (20.5 million euros) offer. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 9:29 am
Sven-Goran Eriksson still plans to lead Manchester City on their tour of Thailand and Hong Kong this week, says his assistant Tord Grip. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 9:23 am
CHATSWORTH, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gogie Girl, LLC, a leader in women's sports headwear, has become an official licensee of AVP Pro Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 9:00 am
Wallabies fullback Chris Latham on Monday conceded his Australian rugby career was over since he will be forced to sit on the sidelines for the next three to four months with a shoulder... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:56 am
Hall-of-Fame trainer Bobby Frankel doesn't have a horse in this year's Triple Crown, but he's involved, to a degree, nonetheless. Frankel is a close friend and confidant, even a father figure, to Rick... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
Pink, pink, the Mets didn't stink. The truth is, the color or make of the bats doesn't matter. Carlos Beltran could walk to the plate with a painted broomstick these days and you would like his chances... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
THIS column has long maintained that if you're unashamed of the business you conduct, you will gladly put your name, face, words and title to the sell. Saturday night during Reds-Mets (shortly after yet... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
With today's forecast calling for rain, the Mets might not wait long to postpone their scheduled game against the Nationals. But that could have more to do with the Mets' starting pitching situation than... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
In a perfectly acceptable scenario for the Giants, Andre' Woodson develops surely and steadily, hones his quarterback skills without ever needing to play and some other team out there is so intrigued that... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
Hondo had a blast yesterday with the 'Stros, who rocketed past the Dodgers and boosted Hondo's dead presidents to 205 dierkers. Tonight, unlike many, Mr. Aitch is not afraid to mess with Texas - 10 units... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
DETROIT - Mother Nature slapped the Yankees hard in the face several times during April. Yesterday, she planted a big Mother's Day kiss on their lips when an all-day rain forced the postponement of a game... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
KUDOS to Donnie Walsh for being Donnie Walsh. Kudos to James Dolan for not being James Dolan. If you haven't noticed, Dolan has backed off dramatically in the decision-making process. The Knicks owner... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
PEOPLE have tried explaining this left-handed stuff for years, sometimes to the point of obsession. According to history (or at least according to Wikipedia) in ancient Hebrew the term "hand" was a symbol... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
Ken Griffey Jr.'s lips briefly curled into his familiar boyish smile while the Reds right fielder gripped his black Louisville Slugger and chatted with teammates behind the batting cage at Shea Stadium... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2008 | 8:25 am
Roy Hodgson's joy at keeping Fulham in the Premier League is tempered with sympathy for Birmingham and Reading. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 8:20 am
Alex Ferguson gazed affectionately at the 21st winner's medal of his 22nd season at Manchester United and began reminiscing about his former teams and players. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2008 | 7:38 am
Chelsea hope captain John Terry and striker Didier Drogba will be fit to face Man Utd in the Champions League final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 7:23 am
Backup center's flagrant foul and ejection in second quarter leaves Lakers short-handed at the position, forcing Gasol to play 48 minutes in overtime loss to Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Lakers can be physical, too, though it cost them in Game 4.
Manager Joe Torre said he was hoping that Rafael Furcal could be back in the lineup for the start of the Dodgers' three-game series in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Furcal sounded less optimistic.
Erica Ford washes and repairs their uniforms, along with those of other teams. But she's not cleaning up when it comes to salary.
It's just past 3 a.m. on a chilly Wednesday morning when Erica Ford pulls her tidy 4-year-old SUV into a parking space behind the left-field wall at Angel Stadium.
With back spasms, Kobe Bryant isn't the same, especially late in a 123-115 Lakers overtime loss to the Jazz, although he turns playmaker to help force the extra period.
Bryant is injured early, misfires late, and Lakers fail to execute in overtime as Jazz wins to tie series, 2-2. Turiaf is ejected, and Utah's bench outscores L.A.'s, 39-16.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Kobe Bryant frowned and pulled out his newest acquisition, an electro-stimulation device that traveled along his aching back.
The firm now representing the former Trojans star allegedly funneled funds to him through an L.A.-based events promoter. Program could face sanctions if proved.
Allegations that a Los Angeles events promoter provided USC basketball star O.J. Mayo tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits, if proved, could lead to the Trojans facing forfeiture of victories or more serious sanctions.
Beset by back spasms, he tries to carry team to victory after having a big hand in forcing extra period. But did his teammates defer too much or did he try to go it alone?
Sergio Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career Sunday by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 5:41 am
After more than a month of searching for that natural feeling, Carlos Beltrán, the Mets’ center fielder, is finally finding his comfort zone in the batter’s box.
Carl Crawford has played more games for Tampa Bay than any other player, so it was fitting that he delivered the blow that lifted the Rays into uncharted territory.
Pinch-hitter Daryle Ward hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the host Chicago Cubs rallied to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4, on Sunday.
Reuters - The Utah Jazz held off the Los Angeles
Lakers for a 123-115 overtime victory to tie up their
best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series at 2-2 on
Sunday.
The NHL has decided not to suspend Mike Ribeiro or Chris Osgood for their Game 2 altercation, according to TSN. Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2008 | 3:21 am
AP - Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.
AP - Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night.
AP - A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday.
AP - Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.
AP - Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa.
Dina Safina pulled off her third upset of a top-10 player in a week at the German Open, winning the title Sunday by defeating ninth-ranked Elena Dementieva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
AFP - Dinara Safina hailed her win here as the biggest of her career as she battled back from a set down to beat Elena Dementieva in an all-Russian final at the German Open on Sunday.
AFP - Chelsea are close to signing Portugal right-back Jose Bosingwa after Porto announced they have accepted the Premier League club's 16.2 million pounds (20.5 million euros) offer.
AP - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.
AP - Dan Uggla and the Florida Marlins will sure be sorry to have to leave Washington. Who can blame them? They've been there twice this season and haven't lost yet.
Reuters - The Utah Jazz held off the Los Angeles
Lakers for a 123-115 overtime victory to tie up their
best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series at 2-2 on
Sunday.
AP - Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.
AP - Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night.
AP - A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday.
AP - Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.
AP - Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa.
AFP - Dinara Safina hailed her win here as the biggest of her career as she battled back from a set down to beat Elena Dementieva in an all-Russian final at the German Open on Sunday.