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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:37 pm Harlequins 5-6 LeinsterLeinster set up a Heineken Cup semi-final with Munster in Dublin after a pulsating victory over Harlequins at The Stoop.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:31 pm Jankovic tops Navarro in Marbella for first title of '09Jelena Jankovic beat Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 Sunday to win her first title of the season at the Andalucia Tennis Experience.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:24 pm Agger in the dark over his futureLiverpool defender Daniel Agger says he "does not have a clue" if he will still be at the club next season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:11 pm Murray handed bye in Monte CarloBritish number one Andy Murray is given an easy start to the season's first clay court tournament.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:59 pm Report: Bolt says he tried marijuana as a childBERLIN (AP) -- Three-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt tried marijuana as a kid, according to Bild newspaper.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:55 pm Motorcycle crashes into crowd at cycling raceA motorcycle has crashed into fans watching the Paris-Roubaix cycling race. The motorcycle appeared to lose control and swerved sideways into the side of the road Sunday. Television...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:50 pm English Premier League Roundup, Apr. 12PL Roundup: Gareth Barry scored a penalty to salvage a 3-3 draw for Aston Villa against Everton on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:49 pm Jankovic wins in Andalucia tennis tournamentSerbian second seed Jelena Jankovic beat Spain's Carla Suarez 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the final of the first edition of the 500,000-dollar WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience claycourt here on Sunday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:48 pm Jankovic wins in Andalucia tennis tournament (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:47 pm Penguins on a roll, look to second straight run to Stanley Cup finalNational Hockey League playoffs. A 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night gave them an 18-3-4 record since Dan Bylsma replaced Michel Therrien as head coach on Feb. 15....Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:47 pm Report: Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tried marijuana as a kidBERLIN - Three-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said he tried marijuana as a kid, the German newspaper Bild reported Sunday. "In Jamaica, you learn as a child how to roll a joint.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:46 pm Lindy Ruff named coach of Canadian team for world championshipCALGARY - The longest-tenured coach in the NHL is getting his first chance with Canada's national team. Lindy Ruff has been named head coach of the Canadian team for the upcoming IIHF...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:44 pm Jelena Jankovic wins Andalucia Tennis Experience titleMARBELLA, Spain - Jelena Jankovic beat Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 Sunday to win her first title of the season at the Andalucia Tennis Experience. The fourth-ranked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:44 pm Covenant School coach Micah Grimes: 100-0 prep rout was 'just another game'Ousted Covenant School coach Micah Grimes said his team didn't run up the score and reiterated that he had nothing to apologize for in an interview with ESPN's OTL.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:34 pm Jankovic victorious in MarbellaJelena Jankovic earns her first tournament win of the year by beating Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the final of the Andalucia Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:25 pm World tennis circuit serves up Soweto OpenThe globe-crossing tennis circuit has its big Opens: there's the French, the US, and the Australian. But the Soweto? South Africa's most famous township - synonymous with matchbox-size...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:20 pm Beijing talks for World SnookerThe head of World Snooker has been holding talks with both Sheffield and Beijing over where the World Championship will be staged after 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:19 pm Fireworks in the forecast at Augusta National (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:08 pm Villa's Champions League challenge splutters (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:04 pm Source: Byron Leftwich, Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to 2-year dealFree-agent quarterback Byron Leftwich has agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:04 pm Aston Villa 3-3 EvertonAston Villa fight back from 3-1 down to secure a point against Everton in a fantastic game at Villa Park.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:58 pm Boston University 4, Miami (Ohio) 3: B.U. Stuns Miami to Win Fifth N.C.A.A. Hockey TitleBenching its goalie for the final minutes of regulation, Boston University staged an extra-attacker scramble and overcame a 3-1 deficit to beat Miami University of Ohio.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:56 pm Fernando Torres vows to play at Confed Cup despite injuriesLIVERPOOL, England - Fernando Torres is determined to play for Spain at the Confederations Cup at the end of an injury-blighted season for Liverpool, even it means playing almost two...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:46 pm Fireworks in the forecast at Augusta NationalGet ready for some back-nine fireworks at Augusta National. Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera are in the final group of a major for the first time, but 16 others are within seven shots of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:42 pm Ten hurt in Paris-Roubaix motorbike accidentTen people were hurt, three of them seriously, Sunday, when a motorbike crashed into fans lining the route of the classic Paris-Roubaix cycling race in northern France, emergency services...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:41 pm Williams defeats Wright on pointsPaul Williams underlines his claims to a world middleweight title shot with a convincing win over former champion Ronald 'Winky' Wright.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:24 pm Live text - The MastersKenny Perry and Angel Cabrera share the lead on the start of the final day of the Masters at Augusta.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:18 pm Torres vows to play at Confed Cup despite injuriesSpain's Fernando Torres is determined to play at the Confederations Cup even it means playing without a break.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:53 pm Munster 43-9 OspreysHolders Munster set up a Croke Park semi-final with a crushing four-try victory over hapless Ospreys.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:43 pm Epalle suffers broken cheekboneCameroon striker Joel Epalle will be sidelined for several weeks after breaking his cheekbone.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:31 pm Report: Kansas City Chiefs, seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas agree to dealThe Kansas City Chiefs and seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas have agreed to a contract, The Kansas City Star has reported.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:21 pm Risk, Reward, Steroids: Inside a Tempting World of Easy SteroidsSeveral players’ accounts offer rare insight into the widespread use of steroids in baseball from 2000 to 2004.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:21 pm Terry wants Hiddink to stay putJohn Terry says Guus Hiddink would be the players' choice for the Chelsea job, and believes talks are ongoing to keep him.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 12:15 pm Terry wants Hiddink to stay putSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm Major League Soccer Roundup, Apr. 11MLS Roundup: The Wizards got a late goal from Davy Arnaud to knock the Sounders from the unbeaten ranks.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 11:45 am Bolt, Track’s Biggest Star, Looks to Revitalize SportTrack is suffering internationally. Usain Bolt wants to renew it, and be its first star to earn $10 million a year.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 11:19 am Hiddink: Wake-up call for ChelseaGuus Hiddink says Bolton's fightback was a wake-up call at the right time for Chelsea as they look to see off Liverpool's Champions League bid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 9:24 am Macheda magic delights FergusonSir Alex Ferguson hailed Federico Macheda after he came off the bench to fire Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League table.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 9:21 am Ferguson issues Ronaldo warningSir Alex Ferguson has told Cristiano Ronaldo not to let his frustration get the better of him, saying: "You can't get everything your own way."Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Apr 2009 | 9:21 am Sports of The Times: After a Long Winter, It’s All About the BikeIt is time to resume our love affair with our bicycles — one of the great unsung sports relationships.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 9:04 am Keller ejected as Sounders lose first gameDavy Arnaud drilled a 35-yard shot into the back left corner off backup goalkeeper Ben Dragavon in the 80th minute as the Kansas City Wizards handed the 10-man Sounders FC their first MLS defeat, 1-0,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:45 am Red Wings sign Franzen to 11-year, $43.5M deal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:36 am Halladay, Blue Jays keep Indians winless (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:16 am Garnett could return for last regular-season game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:13 am Cheering Section: Spend $10,600 on the Yankees — or for College or a Car?Given today’s ticket prices, it’s hard to raise a family of Mets fans, or, for that matter, Yankees fans.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:11 am Hernandez helps Mets hand Marlins first loss, 8-4 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:10 am Pujols drives in 7 and Cardinals thump Astros 11-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:10 am Carter has 27; Nets end Magic bid for No. 2 seed (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:09 am Ever Calm, Furyk Has a Chance to Surprise at MastersJim Furyk, with his unimposing drives and monotonously accurate iron play, is always the unnoticed golfer, but he’s only three strokes behind the co-leaders.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:08 am Sabathia, Yankees cruise to easy win over Royals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:08 am First-Round Upsets Common in N.H.L.Like the tax deadline, one thing you can count on in April is a big first-round upset in the N.H.L. playoffs.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:07 am N.H.L. Roundup: Eastern Conference Pairings Set; Rangers Will Face CapitalsThe Devils will play sixth-place Carolina, and Second-place Washington will play the seventh-place Rangers.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:07 am Devils 3, Hurricanes 2: Win in Finale Helps Devils Forget Losing StreakAlthough the Devils were locked into the third seed in the Eastern Conference no matter what happened, they played solidly to beat Carolina on Saturday.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:06 am Knicks Look Forward, Putting Price on FutureAs the Knicks undertake a difficult rebuilding project, a primary task is assessing the worth of David Lee and Nate Robinson, who become restricted free agents July 1.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Recession brought baseball back where it should beThe economic downturn has led several teams, including the Dodgers, to lower the prices for tickets and concessions this season. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am NBA investigates Portland's use of video before Lakers gameThe league is looking into the Trail Blazers' pregame replay on the scoreboard of the flagrant foul by the Lakers' Trevor Ariza against Portland's Rudy Fernandez last month. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks are in, but how long can they last?Losing in a shootout to Phoenix means Anaheim will play either Detroit or San Jose in the first round.When Jean-Sebastien Giguere's pad carried Viktor Tikhonov's shootout attempt over the goal line and consigned the Ducks to a 5-4 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes, their playoff prospects became a game of pick your poison. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am The taxing life of a pro athleteIt's one of life's certainties: Athletes have to pay for income earned on the road.For eight of his first nine major league seasons, Angels pitcher Darren Oliver worked in Texas, where the stars at night are big and bright and, more important, there's no state income tax. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Red Sox win duel with Angels in the ninthJonathan Papelbon retires Howie Kendrick after an epic at-bat. Angels' three homers, two by Mike Napoli, aren't enough.There was an epic 10-pitch battle between Howie Kendrick and Jonathan Papelbon to end the game, some moves by Manager Mike Scioscia that could keep fan message boards abuzz for hours, a controversial call by an umpire, and five home runs. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Eric Stults gives Dodgers a lift, and offense carries themSubbing for injured Hiroki Kuroda, Stults limits Diamondbacks to one run in 5 1/3 innings, and Orlando Hudson leads a breakout performance by the hitters in 11-2 victory.This was the night that the pitching was supposed to go from bad to worse. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Paul Williams, Chris Arreola win impressivelyWilliams scores unanimous decision over Winky Wright, and Arreola gets a fourth-round knockout.He is a boxer named Williams, but you might think of him as Too Tall Paul. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Russell Martin finds new purpose through relationshipCatcher says he is able to refocus on his career thanks in part to girlfriend Marikym.You probably know the macho Russell Martin , the Dodgers' catcher who made it sound as if he could work every game and, sure, bring on the doubleheaders. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am NBA investigates Portland's use of video before Lakers gameThe league is looking into the Trail Blazers' pregame replay on the scoreboard of the flagrant foul by the Lakers' Trevor Ariza against Portland's Rudy Fernandez last month.The NBA is investigating the actions of the Portland Trail Blazers over a pregame video that showed Trevor Ariza 's flagrant foul on the scoreboard screen a few minutes before the Lakers and Portland played Friday at the Rose Garden. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Kenny Perry could make it an old MastersKentuckian is trying to become the oldest to win a major title.Remember that celebrated television commercial in which a variety of people announce, "I am Tiger Woods?" Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Kings win finale but now the big questions beginL.A. has the draft picks and salary cap space to add a proven goal scorer to a young, solid core, but will ownership pull the trigger on such a move? ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Recession brought baseball back where it should beThe economic downturn has led several teams, including the Dodgers, to lower the prices for tickets and concessions this season.This is what baseball should be. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers still haven't reached their potentialThe team has its issues, but so do many of their rivals in the Western Conference.What can I say, but the same thing I always say at this time of year. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Kenny Perry, Angel Cabrera share the leadTiger Woods will play with Phil Mickelson on a Sunday at Augusta, but they are seven shots back. They will meet...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Paul Williams, Chris Arreola win impressivelyWilliams scores unanimous decision over Winky Wright, and Arreola gets a fourth-round knockout. He is a boxer...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks are in, but how long can they last?Losing in a shootout to Phoenix means Anaheim will play either Detroit or San Jose in the first round. When Jean-Sebastien...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Shannon Brown has another productive gameThe guard plays 20 minutes against Portland, scoring 10 points and making all four of his shots. To most Lakers...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Eric Stults gives Dodgers a lift, and offense carries themSubbing for injured Hiroki Kuroda, Stults limits Diamondbacks to one run in 5 1/3 innings, and Orlando Hudson leads a breakout performance by the hitters in 11-2 victory. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Red Sox win duel with Angels in the ninthJonathan Papelbon retires Howie Kendrick after an epic at-bat. Angels' three homers, two by Mike Napoli, aren't enough. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Flip Saunders in discussions with Washington Wizards to ake head coaching jobFlip Saunders appears to be at the top of the Washington Wizards' coaching wish list, according to league sources.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 6:58 am Kings end with victory, Sharks with best recordWayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves as the Los Angeles Kings finished their season with a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks, who still won the Presidents' Trophy on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 6:52 am Bay's 2 homers help Penny, Red Sox clip AngelsJason Bay homered twice and drove in three runs, Brad Penny won his American League debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 6:44 am Frozen Four miracle: BU rallies to win NCAA titleTo Boston University, it must feel as though it got to celebrate this NCAA hockey championship twice.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 5:51 am Nick Diaz silences Frank Shamrock in two roundsFor all the talk and bravado, Frank Shamrock brought little to the cage besides a penchant for absorbing punches in losing to Nick Diaz in two rounds.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 5:25 am Wild coach Lemaire steps down after 8 seasonsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Jacques Lemaire is stepping down as coach of the Minnesota Wild after eight seasons behind the bench.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 5:18 am Boston University's furious rally leads Terriers past Miami (Ohio) for frozen Four titleTop-seeded Boston University stormed back to force overtime, then beat Miami (Ohio) 4-3 on a goal that went in off a RedHawks player in the extra session Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:57 am Jacques Lemaire of Minnesota Wild says he's finished coachingLast summer, the Minnesota Wild talked Jacques Lemaire into returning as coach. This time, they might have to be more persuasive.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 4:48 am Logano, 18, scores Nationwide victoryGLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Teen star Joey Logano raced to his second career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory, holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in the Pepsi 300 on Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 3:36 am Ole Miss, QB Jevan Snead poised to break outThis Rebel QB is set to break out after years of being second-best.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 1:10 am Bradford makes cameo at Sooners spring gameNORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Here's a sure sign of how Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford's day went at Oklahoma's spring football game: He spent more time signing autographs afterward than he did throwing passes during it.Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2009 | 12:58 am Bills' Whitner zapped, arrested outside nightclubCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland police say Buffalo Bills defensive back Donte Whitner has been shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers trying to control a rowdy crowd outside a nightclub.Source: SI.com | 11 Apr 2009 | 11:30 pm Hewitt makes first clay court final in 10 yearsLleyton Hewitt of Australia reached his first clay court final in a decade with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Evgeny Korolev of Russia at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships on Saturday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2009 | 10:30 pm Federer marries longtime girlfriend in hometown BaselRoger Federer married longtime girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec Saturday in a small ceremony in his hometown.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2009 | 10:29 pm Wozniak upsets Petrova to reach Ponte Vedra finalCanadian Aleksandra Wozniak upset top-seeded Nadia Petrova 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 on Saturday in the semifinals of the MPS Group Championships.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2009 | 8:16 pm Ferrero dumps No. 1 seed in Morocco semifinalsJuan Carlos Ferrero of Spain beat top-seeded Igor Andreev of Russia 7-6 (9), 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II tournament as he seeks his first title since 2003.
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