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Tigers release Sheffield, who's 1 HR away from 500 (AP)AP - The Detroit Tigers have released nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield, who is one home run away from 500 for his career.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:45 pm Plaxico Burress' gun case adjourned (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:41 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:37 pm Burress Expected to Appear in Court BrieflyA court appearance Tuesday will likely be brief as discussions are under way that may allow Plaxico Burress, the New York Giants’ wide receiver, to plead to reduced charges.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:28 pm Lippi faces Trapattoni in Italy-Ireland qualifierTwo giants of Italian football meet when Marcello Lippi's Italy face Giovanni Trapattoni's Ireland on Wednesday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:26 pm Crouch to lead England attack (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:14 pm Three-month doping ban on Italy's Volandri liftedTennis player Filippo Volandri's three-month ban for using an asthma drug has been lifted following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:59 pm Capello opts for Crouch up frontPeter Crouch will lead England's attack in Wednesday's key World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:53 pm Netherlands to play Macedonia in WC qualifierThe Netherlands is cruising toward a berth in the 2010 World Cup, and a qualifying win over Macedonia will be almost enough to get the team there.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm Capello's England chases 5th WC qualifying winFabio Capello's England can take a big step towards World Cup qualification with a win over the Ukraine.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:20 pm Rosberg criticises twilight racesWilliams driver Nico Rosberg criticises the decision to start races late in the afternoon as he believes twilight racing is too dangerous.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:16 pm Barry: Crouch can rise to occasionGareth Barry has backed Peter Crouch to spearhead England's attempt to maintain their 100% record in World Cup qualifying Group Six.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:15 pm Source: John Calipari contemplates taking Kentucky Wildcats jobCoach John Calipari is spending Monday meeting with Memphis officials and contemplating what is expected to be a multiyear, multimillion offer to coach Kentucky, a source close to the situation said.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:11 pm 2012 Aquatic Centre's wave roof liftedWork begins on lifting the 2,800 tonne wave-shaped roof of the 2012 Aquatics Centre in east London.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 11:55 am Seve Ballesteros speaks about cancer fight in first interviewAn emotional Seve Ballesteros has spoken publicly for the first time about his fight against a cancerous brain tumor.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 11:53 am Referee Broad returns to cricketReferee Chris Broad returns to cricket on Wednesday for the first time since being caught up in the terrorist attack in Lahore in February.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 11:27 am McManus boosts Scotland chancesScotland defender Stephen McManus trains following an ankle injury and may start against Iceland at Hampden on Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am Falcons call up Wilkinson for CupNewcastle Falcons re-register fly-half Jonny Wilkinson and lock Geoff Parling for the latter stages of the European Challenge Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 10:53 am Reds starlets set to sign new dealsJay Spearing has revealed his delight with life at Liverpool as him and Stephen Darby look set to be offered new contracts at Anfield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 10:43 am Memphis’s Calipari Close to Deal at KentuckyMemphis Coach John Calipari is on the verge of taking a job with the University of Kentucky that would make him among the highest-paid college coaches.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 10:42 am Neville set for Man Utd comebackManchester United defender Gary Neville moves a step closer to full fitness after completing an hour for the reserves against Newcastle United on Monday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 10:24 am Howard leads Magic past Heat, spoiling Zo's night (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 10:18 am Ballesteros speaks publicly about cancer fight (AP)AP - An emotional Seve Ballesteros has spoken publicly for the first time about his fight against a cancerous brain tumor.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 9:55 am Cesc committed to Arsenal contractCesc Fabregas has confirmed receiving an approach from former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, but says he never wanted to leave Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 9:22 am News Analysis: Sheik Gets Back on the Kentucky Derby TrailThe owner of the top two finishers in the U.A.E. Derby, none other than the ruler of Dubai, decided he would try again to capture America’s greatest horse race.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 8:53 am Sutter fumes after Devils' 3-0 loss to Rangers (AP)
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News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 8:03 am Evans backs Fergie to keep on goingManchester United defender Jonny Evans has seen more than enough of Sir Alex Ferguson to know he will not leave Old Trafford any time soon.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:55 am Bats: Q.& A.: Yankee Bloggers on the 2009 SeasonSome of the top Yankee bloggers on the Web lend their opinions and analysis on the coming season.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:53 am Kennedy seeks leniency from FifaIFA President Raymond Kennedy hopes that Fifa take on board their quick response in banning a coin-throwing fan for life.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:50 am Agent Files Complaint Against Red Bulls’ Carlos JohnsonThe former agent of Costa Rican defender Carlos Johnson claims the player violated a contract when he signed with the Red Bulls using another agent and brings his complaint to FIFA.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:36 am Bulls suffer Morrison injury blowBradford Bulls second row and vice-captain Glenn Morrison is ruled out for three months with a wrist injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:33 am N.B.A. Roundup: Delayed Arena Development Is Costing NetsThe long delay in starting to build the Nets’ proposed arena near downtown Brooklyn is causing huge financial losses.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:32 am News Analysis: On to Detroit, With Michigan State Leading the CheersMichigan State Coach Tom Izzo, securing his fifth Final Four appearance in 11 years, may be the good-guy foil to Connecticut’s embattled Jim Calhoun.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:27 am A Longtime Racing Town Shifts Its FocusAfter Martinsville, Va., spent the past decade remodeling its economy on the motorsports industry, the town's effort has largely failed and the recession has hastened its decline.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:24 am For Woods, It’s All About the MomentsTiger Woods’s victory Sunday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill stirred memories and elicited a familiar litany of reasons to be amazed.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:19 am Arizona State Confident in Its Approach to UConn WomenThe Sun Devils know they are not being given much of a chance in their Trenton Regional final against Connecticut. But they do have a chance.Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:19 am Kiwi women's skipper Tiffen quitsNew Zealand captain Haidee Tiffen, a veteran of three Women's World Cups, retires from cricket.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:05 am Jonathan Broxton aims to be an insiderCloser with the 100-mph fastball says he plans to pitch batters close to the vest and increase their discomfort level.The batter's box could be a place where hearts beat faster and palms become moist on nights Jonathan Broxton takes the mound this season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Villanova rises to great heights without great heightThe Wildcats have no regular taller than 6-8, which would seem to put them at a sizable disadvantage. But with interchangeable parts, nonstop hustle and defense, they've made it work.Connecticut has a 7-foot-3 center flanked by two bodyguard forwards. Michigan State trots out a skyscraper from Bosnia. North Carolina's inside game centers around Psycho T and other tall timbers. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Villanova rises to great heights without great heightThe Wildcats have no regular taller than 6-8, which would seem to put them at a sizable disadvantage. But with interchangeable parts, nonstop hustle and defense, they've made it work. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Korean players share common links on LPGA TourSeveral players from Korea or of Korean descent now dominate the Tour, which has caused some controversy. While they rely on each other, they are also trying to set themselves apart.A decade ago, she was an anomaly: a 20-year-old from Korea whose golf game articulated what her limited English could not. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Tiger Woods is always great with a clenchText messages from press row . . .We've seen them so many times before that we probably should be immune by now, but Tiger Woods' celebratory roundhouse fist pumps still raise goose bumps. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Lombardi: Kings are on the right trackGeneral manager says his rebuilding project is working even though the team is out of the playoffs again.For the Kings to reach the postseason, it would take a Miracle on Manchester-like intervention. But even if the Kings are going to be home for the sixth consecutive postseason, they appear to finally be going places. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Angels in the outfield are importedThe team's projected starting trio does not include a homegrown player for the first time since 1992.Quick (answer in next paragraph) quiz: Name the only American League team whose projected starting outfielders each hit at least 20 home runs last season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Gary Matthews Jr. back at Angels camp -- without an 'everyday' jobThe outfielder steers clear of criticizing club management but isn't thrilled with being a reserve.Gary Matthews Jr. returned to camp Monday, appearing composed during a 10-minute interview in which he expressed his displeasure with his role without criticizing or demonstrating ill will toward his bosses. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Clippers' Mike Taylor is a quick studyThe rookie point guard, drafted out of the Development League, provides instant, fast-moving energy, whether coming off the bench or, more recently, in starting lineup.Mike Taylor, the fast-moving, Skittles-eating rookie point guard, proves his originality nearly every day in the laboratory of individuality known as the Clippers locker room. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Gary Matthews Jr. back at Angels camp -- without an 'everyday' jobThe outfielder steers clear of criticizing club management but isn't thrilled with being a reserve. Gary Matthews Jr. returned to camp...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am After trade from Lakers, Radmanovic comes into his own with CharlotteLast month, the Lakers acquired Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown from the Charlotte Bobcats for Radmanovic. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson says he is missed.Ahhh, Charlotte, where worlds collide and careers are changed forever. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am E.J. Woods will practice pending court caseFreshman defensive back faces battery charges; quarterback Forcier given OK to explore transfer. UCLA defensive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am Freddie Roach, Floyd Mayweather Sr. star in war of the wordsIn town to promote the upcoming Hatton-Pacquiao fight, it becomes clear the two trainers aren't fond of each other.It was just your normal Monday luncheon at The Times. Lots of coats and ties. People who make the news, invited to break bread with people who report the news. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am TV audience of Tiger Woods' win trumps 2 majorsTiger Woods' victory at Bay Hill has produced the highest overnight television rating since the U.S. Open.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 6:21 am Plaxico Burress of New York Giants prepares for court hearingGiants star receiver Plaxico Burress is returning to court Tuesday in his gun possession case amid ruminations of a plea deal and uncertainty over whether he will serve jail time.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 6:20 am Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats accepts officer's apologyTexans running back Ryan Moats and his wife say they are ready to move past an incident in which a Dallas police officer held the player outside a hospital as his mother-in-law died inside.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 4:20 am NFL player accepts officer's apology (AP)
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News: Sports News | 31 Mar 2009 | 4:10 am Knicks-Jazz, BoxSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:47 am Howard passes Wilt rebounds mark in Magic winDwight Howard scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, passing Wilt Chamberlain as the youngest NBA player to reach the 5,000-board mark, and the Magic kept their grip on the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Heat 101-95.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:45 am Jazz beat Knicks 112-104Deron Williams had 24 points and 13 assists and the Utah Jazz beat the New York Knicks 112-104 on Monday night, rallying after blowing a huge lead at home for the second straight game. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:40 am Howard youngest to 5,000 rebounds as Magic winMIAMI (Reuters) - Dwight Howard passed Wilt Chamberlain as the youngest NBA player to reach 5,000 rebounds as the Orlando Magic withstood Dwyane Wade's 42 points for a 101-95 road victory...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:33 am Monday's spring training roundupDaisuke Matsuzaka got a kick out of facing countryman Kenshin Kawakami in his first start since he helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic. Rich Harden also was feeling pretty goodSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:24 am Dice-K makes first start with Boston since WBCMatsuzaka allowed two hits and an earned run over five innings in his return to the Boston Red Sox. Kawakami gave up a two-run homer to Rocco Baldelli for his only runs, and the Atlanta...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 3:04 am Jayne Appel propels Stanford back to Final FourJayne Appel had a career-high 46 points and 16 rebounds in the third highest-scoring performance in NCAA tournament history, overwhelming Iowa State's helpless defense and carrying StanfordSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:52 am B.J. Ryan pitches rocky eighth inning in Toronto loss to YankeesDUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston expressed concern about closer B.J. Ryan after he pitched a shaky eighth inning in Toronto's 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:49 am Dwight Howard leads Magic past Heat, 101-95On the night Miami retired Alonzo Mourning's number, Orlando's big man wrecked the party. Dwight Howard scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, passing Wilt Chamberlain as the youngestSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:47 am After trade from Lakers, Radmanovic comes into his own with CharlotteLast month, the Lakers acquired Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown from the Charlotte Bobcats for Radmanovic. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson says he is missed. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:47 am Perez sharp in Mets' 2-1 victory against OriolesOliver Perez had his most encouraging outing of spring training, allowing four hits and one run in 6 2-3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Monday night. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:45 am Candidates reinforce compact, viable bids for 2016Campaigning among the four candidates for the 2016 Olympics is increasingly centering on one issue: cost. Tokyo, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Chicago made cases for their financial...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:41 am Clippers' Mike Taylor is a quick studyThe rookie point guard, drafted out of the Development League, provides instant, fast-moving energy, whether coming off the bench or, more recently, in starting lineup. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:35 am Will Ohman and team finalize one-year dealLeft-handed reliever will probably start the season in triple A and can opt out of the contract if he isn't promoted by April 14. While...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Mar 2009 | 2:04 am Washington State coach Tony Bennett headed to VirginiaTony Bennett, who led Washington State to its first appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament in 2008, will be named head coach at Virginia.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:25 am It's unanimous: Blake Griffin of Oklahoma Sooners leads AP All-America teamSophomore Blake Griffin of Oklahoma is a unanimous selection for The Associated Press' All-America team, and senior Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina is on the first team for a second consecutive year.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:05 am Virginia selects Wazzu's Bennett as head coachRICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A University of Virginia official says Washington State coach Tony Bennett has been hired as the Cavaliers' men's basketball coach.Source: SI.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 1:01 am Elbow injury fully healed, Bengals' Palmer saysQuarterback Carson Palmer considers his throwing elbow fully healed as he begins offseason workouts with his Cincinnati Bengals teammates.Source: SI.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:38 am Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer says elbow is 100 percentBengals starting quarterback Carson Palmer says his elbow is "100 percent" and ready to go for the 2009 season.Source: ESPN.com | 31 Mar 2009 | 12:23 am Calipari close to becoming new Kentucky coachMemphis coach John Calipari appears to be very close to completing an agreement to become the next coach at the University of Kentucky, according to four sources with knowledge of the situation, reports SI.com's Seth Davis. While one source says it is a "done deal", the second cautioned that the deal was not completed but is "moving in that direction." A press conference could be held at the school as early as tomorrow.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:42 pm Angels are a 'winner, winner, chicken dinner'They score at least 10 runs for the fifth straight exhibition home game, meaning fans in the area get free chicken wings. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:35 pm Yes, Becks is world's highest-paid soccer playerFrench magazine France Football on Monday released its annual list of the highest earners in soccer and David Beckham, currently on loan at AC Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy, again tops the list with total earnings of $42.7 million.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:32 pm Ivory Coast fans blame police for deadly stampedeGrief-stricken fans in the Ivory Coast are blaming the police after a fatal stampede marred a World Cup qualifier.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Mar 2009 | 10:46 pm Matsuzaka and Kawakami both sharp in outingsKenshin Kawakami relished the opportunity to match up against fellow countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka allowed two hits and an earned run over five innings in his return to the Boston Red Sox from...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Mar 2009 | 10:21 pm Paul Forrester: Projecting the playoff matchupsAs the NBA regular season enters its final three weeks, playoff pairings are still to be determined. SI.com's Paul Forrester offers his take on what to expect.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 9:51 pm Ben Olson re-injures foot and won't participate in pro dayThe former Bruins quarterback, who missed his entire senior season because of a foot injury, is hurt again and won't be able to showcase his talent for NFL scouts. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Mar 2009 | 8:38 pm Ben Olson re-injures foot and won't participate in pro dayThe former Bruins quarterback, who missed his entire senior season because of a foot injury, is hurt again and won't be able to showcase his talent for NFL scouts. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Mar 2009 | 8:38 pm Curt Schilling's surprising statistical matchSchilling's aura will certainly boost his future Hall of Fame candidacy.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 8:19 pm Darren Eliot: Central Division best in NHLPowerful Red Wings forced division rivals to elevate their level of play.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 8:18 pm Jon Heyman: Projected top pick Strasburg's $50 million figure and much moreThe price tag for projected top pick Stephen Strasburg will be massive.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 8:01 pm Visser: Federer needs to change to beat NadalAfter dominating tennis for much of the decade, Roger Federer is now second fiddle to Rafael Nadal. How can he change course? There are a few people in the tennis world who have some suggestions, Lesley Visser says.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 7:57 pm Trecker Blog: USA didn't show upIf the U.S. is ready for the World Cup, they didn't show it in Saturday's draw in El Salvador, says Jamie Trecker.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Mar 2009 | 7:30 pm Steelers-Cards highlights NFL's preseason slateNEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has released its preseason schedule, featuring a Super Bowl rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 7:14 pm Eisenberg: Murray making quite a racket with season startAndy Murray has moved up to No. 4, and he isn't done climbing. Jamey Eisenberg says the 21-year-old Scot is looking to ride the best start of his career to world No. 1.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 6:02 pm Griffin, Hansbrough lead AP's All-America squadSophomore Blake Griffin of Oklahoma is a unanimous selection for The Associated Press' All-America team, and senior Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina is on the first team for a second consecutive year.Source: SI.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 5:35 pm
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