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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:24 pm Plaxico Burress curses out officer during traffic stop in Florida, report saysPlaxico Burress cursed out a police officer in Florida during a recent traffic stop, telling the cop that he was going to be in trouble because he knew sheriff "personally," the New York Post has reported.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:20 pm We must be wary of Pires - WengerBoss Arsene Wenger warns Arsenal to be wary of ex-Gunners Robert Pires and Pascal Cygan when they face Villareal in the Champions League on Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:12 pm Chad Ocho Cinco set to lose $250K from Cincinnati BengalsAt the current pace, receiver Chad Ocho Cinco will lose a lot of dinero from the Cincinnati Bengals.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:06 pm Vice President Joe Biden to throw ceremonial first pitch for Baltimore OriolesThe Orioles say Vice President Joe Biden will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Baltimore's season opening day game against the New York Yankees.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:03 pm Torres wants Reds to rule EuropeLiverpool may be battling for the Premiership title, but Fernando Torres has his eyes set on Champions League glory.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:58 pm No. 1 Connecticut 83, No. 2 Stanford 64: For UConn, a 38th Win, and RevengeAfter losing to Stanford in last year’s Final Four, the undefeated Huskies reasserted their dominance in Sunday’s semifinal.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:45 pm Tiger Woods's comeback the big talking point at AugustaLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Of all the storylines dominating the build-up to this week's U.S. Masters, the most compelling is the remarkable and triumphant comeback from injury of Tiger Woods.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:39 pm McLaren likely to face F1 inquiryFormula 1's bosses are expected to launch an official inquiry into McLaren's behaviour in misleading race stewards after the Australian Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:38 pm Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano: 'I don't have problem with Wrigley'Winning or losing, the Chicago Cubs consistently play in front of near-sellout crowds at Wrigley Field, the nation's second-oldest ballpark -- a stadium Carlos Zambrano doesn't have issues with, after all.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:09 pm FAW starts coin-throwing inquiryBoss Dave Jones fears Cardiff City will be punished by football's authorities after referee Mike Dean was struck by a missile in the derby draw with Swansea.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm Seccion Amarilla USA Begins Its 2009 Marketing Campaign in Participation With Mexican Soccer Star Cuauhtemoc BlancoMIAMI, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Seccion Amarilla USA LLC announced today its 2009 advertising campaign which has the objective of reinforcing the presence and functionality of itsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 pm Taylor warning for champion FrochJermain Taylor warns WBC super-middleweight champion Carl Froch to underestimate him at his peril.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:55 am Biden to throw ceremonial 1st pitch for OriolesThe Orioles say Vice President Joe Biden will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Baltimore's season opening day game against the New York Yankees. The Orioles are scheduled to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am Biden to throw ceremonial 1st pitch for Orioles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am Bates coy on Wilkinson comebackNewcastle director of rugby Steve Bates refuses to speculate on the return of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson to first-team action after a serious knee injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:36 am Reports: Sean Miller rejects Arizona to stay at XavierSean Miller has reportedly rejected Arizona's offer to stay at Xavier.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:28 am Petchey predicts major for MurrayAndy Murray's former coach Mark Petchey believes the Scotsman could win his first Grand Slam this year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:05 am Hiddink hoping to let Drog off leashGuus Hiddink will continue to assess Didier Drogba's fitness ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Liverpool on Wednesday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:59 am Adebayor desperate for silverwareArsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he does not want to head off on holiday with an 'empty heart' for the fourth year in a row.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:53 am Rio unlikely to face Porto in CLSir Alex Ferguson does not expect Rio Ferdinand to be fit for Manchester United's Champions League first-leg tie against Porto on Tuesday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:37 am Win boosts Casey's world rankingPaul Casey rises to sixth in the new world rankings following his play-off win at the Houston Open on Sunday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:22 am Chivas USA 2-1 Columbus CrewChivas USA held off a 10-man Columbus side in a 2-1 victory at Home Depot Center on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am Red Sox open with marquee matchup against RaysIt's a sure sign that spring is here -- Opening Day at Fenway Park. The Red Sox kick off the 2009 season at home Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the defending American League champions, and the team...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:18 am Strauss will miss World Twenty20Andrew Strauss is left out of England's preliminary 30-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:04 am Kaka to join Real in 60 million euro dealFlorentino Perez, the favourite to win June elections for Real Madrid president, has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Brazilian star Kaka, a newspaper reported Monday. Real...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:51 am Kaka to join Real in 60 million euro deal (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:50 am Liverpool, Chelsea renew Champions League duelThe Liverpool-Chelsea Champions League odyssey enters its fifth chapter Wednesday, with the English rivals preparing for a quarterfinal match expected to be as tight as all their annual European duels since 2005.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:42 am Rafa tips Gerrard to tackle BluesRafael Benitez expects Steven Gerrard to be fit for the first leg of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Chelsea on Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:38 am India close in on Wellington winIndia are close to winning the third Test in Wellington as New Zealand close day four on 167-4, chasing an unlikely 617 to win.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:07 am Gordon’s Long Drought Ends With Victory at TexasJeff Gordon ended the longest winless drought of his Nascar career with a victory at Texas Motor Speedway, one of only two active tracks where he had never won a race.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:50 am New York 0-2 Los AngelesBrazilian star Marta scored a brace to help the Los Angeles Sol defeat Sky Blue FC 2-0 in their WPS match on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:34 am Panthers prevent Pens from clinching playoff spotSidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough night in South Florida. In the first period, Florida defenseman Keith Ballard upended Penguins star Evgeni Malkin with a low hit,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:16 am Panthers prevent Pens from clinching playoff spot (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:16 am Kidd dishes Mavs past Suns in crucial West matchup (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:15 am Paul Casey earns 1st US win at Shell Houston OpenPaul Casey has three top-11 finishes in four career starts at the Masters. He's heading there this year believing he's one of the favorites. Casey won the Shell Houston Open on Sunday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:11 am Paul Casey earns 1st US win at Shell Houston Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:11 am Big East will make history with NCAA, WNIT titles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:11 am Big East will make history with NCAA, WNIT titlesNo matter who wins the title game on Tuesday night, the Big East is guaranteed to be the first conference ever to sweep the NCAA and WNIT championships in the same season. South Florida...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:11 am Michigan State is 14-2 in the 2nd game of weekendMichigan State systematically has broken down what North Carolina likes to do on offense and defense. The Tar Heels, meanwhile, have simply focused on themselves as they've done since...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:07 am Experienced UNC faces new challenge in title gameThey've won four straight years at Duke's famously hostile Cameron Indoor Stadium. They've won Atlantic Coast Conference tournaments, played under the weight of No. 1 rankings and met...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:07 am A look at the NCAA championship gameFor the first and only time in this NCAA tournament, the Big East isn't in the equation. Monday night's championship game features the teams that knocked out the final two teams from theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:07 am No. 3 Louisville 61, No. 1 Oklahoma 59: Louisville Advances to Its First Title GameLouisville rebounded from a sluggish start to defeat Oklahoma in a national semifinal. The Cardinals will play Connecticut for the championship on Tuesday night.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:54 am Peter King: How Cutler-Orton trade went downInside the Cutler trade; a player's view on 18 games; Dr. Z. update.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:43 am Race-Day Medication Sets Off an InquiryRacing officials on Saturday scratched a horse from a stakes race at Aqueduct that was trained by Jeff Mullins after watching him administering a medication labeled as a cough remedy.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:38 am Brumbies lock dies after accidentACT Brumbies lock Shawn Mackay dies from a heart attack a week after he was hit by a car in Durban, South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:29 am Jose Canseco continues to take shotsRevelations about baseball's steroid era have given credibility to the former slugger's claims . . . and he has suspicions about Manny Ramirez. Still, few are there to listen during a talk at USC.Here sits the great baseball sage Jose Canseco, dressed in a black hat and a black motorcycle jacket, slumped in a folding chair in a small room just off the main stage at USC's Bovard Auditorium. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp seeks to stay in center field for DodgersDodgers hope to put an end to the revolving door and have hopes the 24-year-old will anchor the spot for seasons to come.The Dodgers invested $80 million in Juan Pierre and Andruw Jones , in an expensive but ultimately futile search for an anchor in center field. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks battle Sharks and their reputation in 3-2 lossThey end up on the wrong side of many calls in a rough-and-tumble game. The defeat ends four-game winning streak and clouds playoffs picture.Brian Burke built the Ducks to be tough and they were, winning the Stanley Cup because of their brawn and skill and despite their tendency to ignore the bounds of good sense and the NHL rule book. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks battle Sharks and their reputation in 3-2 lossThey end up on the wrong side of many calls in a rough-and-tumble game. The defeat ends four-game winning streak and clouds playoffs picture. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Andrew Bynum could play for Lakers on ThursdayThe center, who hasn't played since suffering a knee injury Jan. 31, won't travel with Lakers for Tuesday's game at Sacramento but may return two days later against Denver.Each day, Lakers center Andrew Bynum has inched closer to playing in a regular-season game. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers aren't on the level in win over ClippersThe West's best team can't avoid playing down to Clippers' lowly station, blowing most of a 19-point fourth-quarter lead before hanging on for a three-point victory.He warned his Lakers about the pitfalls of playing down to the level of a Clippers team that has the third-worst record in the NBA. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Bench Mob lets Lakers down againThe reserves blow much of a 19-point fourth-quarter lead against the Clippers, leaving Phil Jackson upset.Talk about your dream scenario for the Lakers, who got to keep pace with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sweep the season series with their city rivals, and rest their key players, all at the same time. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers line up the firepower to get it doneIn a break with team tradition, they find themselves in better shape offensively, but with many holes in the pitching staff.What a difference a Manny can make. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Trojans' defense is quickly making stridesThough the unit has lost a lot of talent and experience, the evidence in spring practice suggests the USC defense has lost none of its game-changing speed.USC's defense is in a transitional phase, the starting linebacker corps and several linemen from last season now preparing for the NFL draft. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Michigan St. vs. North Carolina: The rematch, re-imaginedLogic says the Tar Heels, who routed the Spartans in December in Detroit, will win again, easily, when the teams meet there in Monday's NCAA title game. But logic doesn't always prevail.Common sense says North Carolina will win tonight's national title game at Ford Field. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Paul Casey earns first win on PGA TourThe 31-year-old Englishman, who has nine international victories, beats J.B. Holmes in a playoff at the Shell Houston Open. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Andrew Bynum could play for Lakers on ThursdayThe center, who hasn't played since suffering a knee injury Jan. 31, won't travel with Lakers for Tuesday's game at Sacramento but may return two days later against Denver. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Michigan St. vs. North Carolina: The rematch, re-imaginedLogic says the Tar Heels, who routed the Spartans in December in Detroit, will win again, easily, when the teams meet there in Monday's NCAA title game. But logic doesn't always prevail. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Andrew Bynum could play for Lakers on ThursdayThe center, who hasn't played since suffering a knee injury Jan. 31, won't travel with Lakers for Tuesday's game at Sacramento but may return two days later against Denver. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels preaching patienceTaking a more disciplined hitting approach is the Angels' mantra, and the results this spring have been positive.Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar each drew walks in an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Trojans' defense is quickly making stridesThough the unit has lost a lot of talent and experience, the evidence in spring practice suggests the USC defense has lost none of its game-changing speed. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Jeff Mathis works to improve hittingCatcher is looking to put struggles at the plate behind him by building on an adjustment to his stance. Jeff Mathis has modest offensive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp seeks to stay in center field for DodgersDodgers hope to put an end to the revolving door and have hopes the 24-year-old will anchor the spot for seasons to come. The Dodgers invested...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels preaching patienceTaking a more disciplined hitting approach is the Angels' mantra, and the results this spring have been positive. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks End Raptors’ Hopes of PlayoffsThe Knicks, themselves eliminated from playoff contention in Saturday’s home loss to the Raptors, returned the favor on Sunday with a 112-103 win.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:53 am Global Sports Forum: The Masters TournamentThe Global Sports Forum with Christopher Clarey, a periodic panel discussion with international journalists, looks ahead at the Masters, which begins April 9 in Augusta, Ga.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:48 am For 150 Years, Fordham Baseball’s Tradition of WinningFordham University is the humble home of the team that surprisingly has the most wins of any N.C.A.A. Division I baseball program.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:37 am Jon Heyman: Phillies learn early lesson about perils of defending titleThe new-look Braves spoiled the Phillies' opening-night party with three home runs and a gem from Derek Lowe. Yup, it's a new season, writes Jon Heyman.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:37 am Amid a Sea of American Players, Lincicome Wins Her First MajorIn a triumphant day for the Americans, who held six of the top 10 spots, Brittany Lincicome finished the Kraft Nabisco Championship at 9-under 279.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:30 am After North Carolina, Hansbrough Faces a Skeptical N.B.A.After returning to play his senior year, Tyler Hansbrough has established himself as the quintessential college player, but at the cost of his N.B.A. draft position.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:22 am Sports of The Times: Tennecticut’s Success: Too Much of a Good Thing?Women’s college basketball is all about a two-headed monster named Tennecticut, but for the sake of the sport’s growth, Goliath must occasionally go down.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:21 am Jason Kidd passed Magic Johnson on NBA's all-time assist listJason Kidd has passed Magic Johnson for No. 3 on the NBA's career assist list.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:18 am Cards rebound in second half, leave Paris, OU with empty feelingDown 12 points at halftime, Angel McCoughtry answered her coach's criticism and carried Louisville into its first national title game, writes Andrew Lawrence.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 5:30 am Braves spoil Phils' World Series party in openerThe Phillies celebrated their World Series title, but the Braves won the MLB opener on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 5:20 am UConn steamrolls to championship game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:52 am Blazers grab playoff berth, but lose to RocketsYao Ming had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Houston to a 102-88 win on Sunday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:37 am Paul Casey captures Shell Houston Open in playoffPaul Casey won the Shell Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory, beating J.B. Holmes with a bogey on the first playoff hole.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:16 am Report: Gunfire at Brady wedding; no one hurtSAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) -- A Costa Rican newspaper is reporting New England Patriots star Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen got hitched -- again.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:41 am Report: Brady, Bundchen wed again Costa Rica (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:27 am NBA's most financially viable clubsExamining the league's most and least financially efficient franchises.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:17 am Lowe's performance leads Braves over Phillies 4-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 2:41 am Danica crashes out of IRL openerST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Danica Patrick's season got off to a tough start after she crashed out early in the season-opening Honda Grand Prix.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 2:21 am Say it ain't snow! White Sox opener postponedThe season opener between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox scheduled for Monday has been postponed because snow is in the forecast.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 2:11 am Jeff Gordon ends 47-race losing streakFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Jeff Gordon had gone so long without winning a race, he picked up a new trick or two watching other drivers celebrate.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2009 | 2:03 am Murray beats Djokovic to win Miami Masters title (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:52 am Andy Staples: Suton travels long road to Final FourSpartans center Goran Suton took the longest road to the Final Four.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2009 | 11:42 pm Rising Murray routs Djokovic for Key Biscayne titleAndy Murray hit second serves for aces, angled passing shots through the narrowest openings and rarely made a mistake. It was a performance worthy of a trophy, and Murray became the first Brit to win the Sony Ericsson Open by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 7-5 Sunday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Apr 2009 | 8:09 pm English Premier League Roundup, Apr. 5PL Roundup: Man United teenager Federico Macheda scored on his debut Sunday to help beat Aston Villa 3-2.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Apr 2009 | 6:19 pm
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