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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 3:05 pm

English Premier League Roundup, Apr. 4

Relegation-threatened Blackburn stunned Tottenham with two late goals to come from behind and produce a 2-1 win.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pm

Blackburn beats Tottenham 2-1 with late comeback

Blackburn stunned 10-man Tottenham on Saturday, rallying with two late goals for a 2-1 victory that boosts the club's bid to stay in the Premier League. Spurs took the lead on Robbie...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pm

O'Shea plotting Porto revenge

Manchester United have avenged the man who masterminded their 2004 Champions League exit - now John O'Shea is gunning for his former team.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:45 pm

Murray confident of Miami victory

Andy Murray believes he knows how to beat Novak Djokovic in the Masters final in Miami.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:32 pm

McCarthy makes his point in Blackburn late show (AFP)

AFP - Benni McCarthy made his point to Sam Allardyce as the South African's late goal put Blackburn on course for a crucial 2-1 win against Tottenham on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:30 pm

Sagna: Smells like team spirit to me

Bacary Sagna maintains Arsenal's unique team spirit can give the Gunners an edge in their quest for Champions League glory.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:28 pm

McCarthy makes his point in Blackburn's late win

Benni McCarthy made his point to Sam Allardyce as the South African's late goal put Blackburn on course for a crucial 2-1 win against Tottenham on Saturday. McCarthy has been reduced to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:27 pm

Brian Dawkins giving Dan Leone, worker fired by Philadelphia Eagles over Facebook comment, two game tickets

A former Eagles employee who lost his job over a Facebook post will get two game tickets to an Eagles game from the player whose departure sparked the incident.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:22 pm

Union blasts SFA over gesture row

Players' chief Fraser Wishart says no-one at the SFA told Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor their Scotland careers were over.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:17 pm

Pistons president Joe Dumars declares Allen Iverson done for season

The Detroit Pistons said Friday Allen Iverson will miss the rest of the season because of a sore back.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:17 pm

Rapid Button beats Trulli to pole

Brawn driver Jenson Button grabs pole position for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix - his second in a row this season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:14 pm

New York Giants release beleaguered receiver Plaxico Burress

The New York Giants have released wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the team announced Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:10 pm

Blackburn 2-1 Tottenham

A late goal from substitute Andre Ooijer grabs an unlikely win for relegation-threatened Blackburn against ten-man Tottenham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 1:43 pm

Sports of The Times: There’s Room for Tradition in Parks’ New Seats

After five minutes, the new Yankee Stadium was still the big ballpark in the Bronx, albeit more garish than the previous one.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 1:37 pm

BMW team join diffusers protest

BMW Sauber join protests against diffusers on the cars of three other F1 teams.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 1:23 pm

Champions League glory wouldn't sway Hiddink

Guus Hiddink insists he will not reconsider staying on as Chelsea boss even if he leads the Blues to Champions League glory this season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 1:13 pm

Live text - Scottish Premier League

Updates from four SPL matches after Dundee United and Hibernian battle out a 2-2 draw at Tannadice.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Live text - Grand National

My Will, Butler's Cabin and Rambling Minster head the market for the famous steeplechase race.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 11:52 am

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Here are the sports results from Friday. NHL Philadelphia 8 Toronto 5 Minnesota 4 Calgary 0 Buffalo 5 Washington 4 (OT) New Jersey 5 Tampa Bay 4 (OT) Atlanta 3 Florida 1
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 11:22 am

Agent: Blues in chase for Maicon

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Inter Milan defender Maicon, according to the Brazilian's agent.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 11:16 am

Button storms to F1 pole position in Malaysia

Jenson Button pushed his Brawn GP to a second successive pole position Saturday, topping the times during qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Brit swept around the 5.5 kilometre
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 11:14 am

Live text - Premier League

Alan Shearer makes his bow as Newcastle manager as they face Chelsea and there are six other games on Saturday after Blackburn beat Spurs.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am

New York Yankees, Mets win in first games in new stadiums

The Yankees and Mets broke in their luxurious new ballparks with exhibition victories in front of wide-eyed fans eager to check out the new digs. In the Yankees' first game at their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 10:49 am

Button grabs F1 pole in Malaysia

Jenson Button in his Brawn stormed to pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix Saturday, topping the times during qualifying ahead of Toyota's Jarno Trulli. The Briton swept around the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 10:35 am

Judge rejects Vick bankruptcy plan, orders new one (AP)

AP - Disgraced NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court he has a plan for repaying millions to his creditors and knows he can't live like his old self. But his "exit strategy" is too dependent on whether he can play football like the old Vick did, a judge said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 10:34 am

Friday's action on the boards

What a difference a year makes. Dwyane Wade scored 27 and had 10 assists Friday night as the Miami Heat turned around a horrible 15-win season last year to clinch a playoff berth with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 10:33 am

Unqualified bosses anger Neville

Manchester United defender Gary Neville says ex-players without the required qualifications should not be allowed to manage in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 10:04 am

Griffin, Self win AP college basketball awards (AP)

AP - In a season when the Big East dominated the polls and the NCAA tournament, the Big 12 won both major individual awards.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:33 am

Fergie saddles up for home straight

Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen Grand National weekend to tell Manchester United it is time to 'kick on' in the Premier League title race.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:33 am

Gallinari to Have Surgery, Ending Season

Knicks rookie Danilo Gallinari will undergo back surgery next week and the team hopes he will realize his potential starting next season
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:20 am

Halladay Is the Blue Jays’ Only Sure Thing

His peers consider Roy Halladay the best pitcher in baseball, but the public may not instantly see why. He is just really good at everything.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:18 am

Caps clinch division despite 5-4 OT loss to Sabres

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals were the ones who clinched a second consecutive Southeast Division title. Jason Pominville and the Buffalo Sabres were the ones who got to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:11 am

Caps clinch division despite 5-4 OT loss to Sabres (AP)

AP - Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals were the ones who clinched a second consecutive Southeast Division title.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:11 am

Citi Field Unveils Comforts and Quirks

A win against the Red Sox helped the Mets answer their new ballpark’s most pressing riddle — how will it play?
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 9:05 am

India in box seat for NZ cricket series win

India took a big step towards winning their first Test series in New Zealand since 1968 after racking up a 233-run lead early in their second innings of the third Test here on Saturday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 8:42 am

India take control against Kiwis

Zaheer Khan's 5-65 helps India reduce New Zealand to a first-innings 197 and take a grip on the second day of the third Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Apr 2009 | 8:24 am

Are you experienced? The Final Four teams are

They took their lumps and came back for more. Anyone grousing about the here today-gone tomorrow nature of the modern college basketball player will get a kick out of this year's Final...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 8:21 am

Magic throttle Cavs 116-87, eye possible series (AP)

AP - The Orlando Magic won't see the Cleveland Cavaliers again unless both make it to the Eastern Conference finals.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 8:19 am

Casey, Ogilvy, Senden top Houston leaderboard (AP)

AP - Paul Casey thinks his mad dash for the 18th tee on Friday will pay off over the weekend at the Shell Houston Open.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 8:16 am

Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect

Four former racehorses belonging to Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner, were found in a kill pen suffering from extreme neglect.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:35 am

UConn’s Thabeet Has Future as Bright as His Smile

Hasheem Thabeet’s shot-blocking and rebounding have been instrumental in the run that Connecticut made to Saturday’s national semifinal against Michigan State in Detroit.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:29 am

Amenities and Expectations at Yankee Stadium Opening

The Yankees defeated the Cubs in the unofficial christening of their $1.5 billion stadium.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:24 am

Gasol, Kobe power balanced Lakers by Rockets

Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their 60th victory by beating the Houston Rockets 93-81 on Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:10 am

Judge Rejects Vick Plan to Emerge From Bankruptcy

Michael Vick's plan to emerge from bankruptcy was based on the goal of returning to the N.F.L., but a judge said there's no guarantee the league will have him back.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:05 am

Nostalgic but Excited, Fans Assess New Yankee Stadium

For many arriving at the new stadium for the first home exhibition game, the experience was a mixture of sentimentality and loss, excitement and expectation.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers reach 60 victories

And they're only one game behind Cleveland for NBA's top record after beating Rockets.

Maybe the Lakers were still weary from a seven-game, 13-day journey.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Joe Torre takes cues from John Wooden

The Dodgers manager is well-versed in the UCLA legend's theories on what a coach can control. Joe Torre might have one of the best managerial...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels looking to Bobby Abreu to help ease loss of Mark Teixeira

Abreu has driven in at least 100 runs in each of the last six years and scored 100 runs or more in eight of the last 10 seasons. And he will bring plate discipline to a free-swinging lineup. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers reach 60 victories

And they're only one game behind Cleveland for NBA's top record after beating Rockets. Maybe the Lakers were still...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels looking to Bobby Abreu to help ease loss of Mark Teixeira

Abreu has driven in at least 100 runs in each of the last six years and scored 100 runs or more in eight of the last 10 seasons. And he will bring plate discipline to a free-swinging lineup. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Orlando Hudson happily goes Hollywood

The big stage provided by playing in L.A. appears to be a perfect fit for the loquacious second baseman, a man who clearly enjoys the spotlight. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Kelvim Escobar impressive against Padres

He's way ahead of schedule after shoulder surgery, and his latest outing proves it again. Kelvim Escobar faced a major league lineup for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers are back in it, but can they win it?

Thought by many to be doomed to a No. 2 overall finish, Lakers are within a game of Cleveland in the race for best record. Was all that panicking by their fans just wasted energy?

We interrupt the wailing and gnashing of teeth by Lakers fans, distraught at the team's nose dive, to bring you this message:

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Joe Torre takes cues from John Wooden

The Dodgers manager is well-versed in the UCLA legend's theories on what a coach can control.

Joe Torre might have one of the best managerial records in big-league baseball, but when it comes to starting a new season, the Dodgers manager looks for guidance from legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

USC defense dominates quarterbacks

Candidates to succeed Mark Sanchez don't have a chance on this day. USC's quarterback competition stalled Friday,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers' Orlando Hudson happily goes Hollywood

The big stage provided by playing in L.A. appears to be a perfect fit for the loquacious second baseman, a man who clearly enjoys the spotlight.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' clubhouse was almost silent, the players murmuring among themselves while eating pregame meals.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

UCLA's Christian Ramirez hopes to return to tailback mix

After academic issues sidetracked him in 2008, the junior to be is eager to show what he can do. The months went by fast for UCLA tailback...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Joe Torre takes cues from John Wooden

The Dodgers manager is well-versed in the UCLA legend's theories on what a coach can control. Joe Torre might have one of the best managerial...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Detroit's game plan for the Final Four

City is counting on basketball to lift it out of economic doldrums, at least for the weekend.

Not everyone in this city cares about college basketball, certainly not the guy standing outside a downtown office building with a ladder.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

USC defense dominates quarterbacks

Candidates to succeed Mark Sanchez don't have a chance on this day.

USC's quarterback competition stalled Friday, though the players vying for the starting job were mostly blameless.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels looking to Bobby Abreu to help ease loss of Mark Teixeira

Abreu has driven in at least 100 runs in each of the last six years and scored 100 runs or more in eight of the last 10 seasons. And he will bring plate discipline to a free-swinging lineup.

It's not only Bobby Abreu's ability to take borderline pitches for balls that impresses pitcher Joe Saunders about the Angels' new left fielder. It's also the disdain Abreu shows for a pitcher's best offerings.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

UCLA's Christian Ramirez hopes to return to tailback mix

After academic issues sidetracked him in 2008, the junior to be is eager to show what he can do.

The months went by fast for UCLA tailback Christian Ramirez after being ruled academically ineligible last July.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Geography aside, Final Four teams took the long way

Four story lines converge in the NCAA tournament semifinals Saturday. The Final Four road ends here, in Motor...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Horse racing's odd couple

Julio Canani and Bob Baffert have a good time, and they also have good horses for the Santa Anita Derby.

If horse racing were more Hollywood, it would have turned today's Santa Anita Derby into a sitcom. There'd be billboards, TV ads, people twittering.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Geography aside, Final Four teams took the long way

Four story lines converge in the NCAA tournament semifinals Saturday.

The Final Four road ends here, in Motor City, in a stadium named after one of the Big Three.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Magic Throttles Cavaliers; Heat Clinches Playoff Spot

The Orlando Magic handed the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers their most lopsided loss of the season, 116-87. Miami won at Charlotte, clinching a playoff berth.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Apr 2009 | 6:57 am

Brand new day: New York Yankees, New York Mets open up new parks

Eager New York fans turned out Friday to watch the Yankees and Mets test their plush and pricey new ballparks in exhibition games, a double debut in a city that hasn't had a new Major League Baseball stadium in 45 years.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 6:53 am

Brewers' Gallardo stymies Dodgers in 7-2 win (AP)

AP - Coming off a 90-win season and their first postseason appearance since the 1982 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers now know what it takes to get to the next level. And they want to keep improving.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 6:16 am

Quarterback Jay Cutler introduced in news conference by Chicago Bears

Jay Cutler grew up rooting for the Chicago Bears in Santa Claus, Ind. Now, after a stormy exit from Denver, he's the franchise quarterback for his once-favorite team.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 6:05 am

Ted Keith: Yankees' new stadium as big club's expectations

The Yanks' new digs are just as big as the expectations for this year.

Source: SI.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 5:59 am

Seventh heaven: Hawks headed to postseason

Nikolai Khabibulin made 25 saves, and Jonathan Toews' scored his team-leading 32nd goal as the Chicago Blackhawks clinched their first playoff berth in seven years by beating the Nashville Predators on Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 4:55 am

Howard's double-double helps Magic past Cavs

Dwight Howard had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic rode a strong second-half start to go ahead by 41 points and hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their most lopsided loss of the season with a 116-87 blowout Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 4:53 am

Mets agree to deal with Sheffield, 1 HR shy of 500 (AP)

AP - Gary Sheffield plans to go for No. 500 with the New York Mets.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 4:36 am

Ichiro Suzuki of Seattle Mariners on 15-day disabled list because of bleeding ulcer

The Seattle Mariners have placed star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on the 15-day disabled list because of a bleeding ulcer.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 4:25 am

Cory McCartney: Positional Breakdown: Michigan St. vs. UConn

Finding the difference-maker in Saturday's UConn-MSU semifinal may be as easy as locating the tallest person on the court, writes SI.com's Cory McCartney.

Source: SI.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 4:24 am

Yankee Stadium: Food, shopping and baseball, too (AP)

AP - Unlike the Babe and the House he Built, these New York Yankees and their palatial new stadium were given a practice run.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 3:16 am

Magic throttle Cavaliers, James 116-87 (AP)

AP - Dwight Howard had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic rode a strong second-half start to go ahead by 41 points and hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their most lopsided loss of the season with a 116-87 blowout Friday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:38 am

Pistons' Iverson out for season with ailing back

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (AP) -- All-Star guard Allen Iverson will miss the rest of the NBA season -- and the playoffs if the Detroit Pistons make it-- because of a sore back.

Source: SI.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:31 am

Ichiro has bleeding ulcer, will miss first 8 games

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners have placed star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on the 15-day disabled list because of a bleeding ulcer.

Source: SI.com | 4 Apr 2009 | 2:04 am

Vick's plan to emerge from bankruptcy rejected

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- Suspended NFL star Michael Vick began to outline plans for life after prison Friday, telling a judge his time behind bars gave him a chance to reflect and that he hopes to play pro football for another 10 years.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:53 pm

Stars, Rangers owner defaults on $525M loans

According to news reports, the Hicks Sports Group, a holding company owned by Tom Hicks, the owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, has defaulted on $525 million in loans by failing to make an interest payment this week.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:22 pm

Sounders' Montero facing sex assault allegation

After a dream start to life in MLS, Seattle striker Fredy Montero is now facing sexual assault allegations.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:15 pm

Don Banks: Giants latest team to say enough is enough

The Giants releasing WR Plaxico Burress serves as yet another warning shot for the NFL's troubled stars: No one is untouchable, writes SI.com's Don Banks.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:56 pm

Angry Federer falls short of final at Key Biscayne

Battling a long slump, Roger Federer angrily broke his racket en route to a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 loss to Novak Djokovic in the Sony Ericsson Open semifinals on Friday.



Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:37 pm

Is Messi right about playing football in Bolivia?

Argentina's massive defeat in Bolivia has reignited the big debate. Can teams be expected to play at high altitudes?
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:19 pm

Allan Muir: Flames flicker again, and more notes

Don't look now, but the Flames are backing into the playoffs -- again.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 8:03 pm

McDaniels pins blame on Cutler

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says he wanted things to work out with quarterback Jay Cutler, but the feeling wasn't mutual.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 7:03 pm

OU's Griffin wins AP POY

DETROIT (AP) -- Oklahoma sophomore forward Blake Griffin is the runaway choice as The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year.

Source: SI.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:11 pm