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De Almeida sacked as Angola coachAngola national coach Mabi de Almeida is fired after just seven months in charge of the Palancas Negras.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:54 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:53 pm Greg Paulus says he'll compete for Michigan Wolverines QB jobFormer Duke basketball player Greg Paulus has been given an opportunity to join Michigan's football team and compete for the starting quarterback job this fall.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:49 pm Duncan's homer, 3 RBIs drive Cards over CubsChris Duncan atoned for some shoddy defense with a homer and three RBIs, and Yadier Molina drove in the go-ahead run that sent the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:42 pm Fergie takes Rafa row to new levelSir Alex Ferguson has accused Rafael Benitez of "arrogance" and showing "contempt" in his dealings with fellow Premier League managers.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:52 am Searching for some Prem prediction consistencyOur own Nick Webster intensifies his predictions game as the Premier League title race starts to heat up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:51 am IOC inspection team gets tour of Tokyo 2016 venuesThe International Olympic Committee's evaluation team encountered a small group of protesters Friday while touring proposed venues during their visit to assess Tokyo's bid for the 2016...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:38 am Hiller gets shutout, Ducks stun top-seeded Sharks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:31 am Belgian Maes quits LTA roleCarl Maes steps down as head of women's tennis at the Lawn Tennis Association for personal reasons.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:28 am Nadal extends Monte Carlo win streak to 24 matchesTop-ranked Rafael Nadal stretched his winning streak at the Monte Carlo Masters to 24 matches on Friday, beating Nicolas Lapentti of Ecuador 6-3, 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. TheSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:27 am Longtime football broadcaster John Madden retiring (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:26 am Drogba: Scolari exit key for BluesChelsea striker Didier Drogba believes that Luiz Felipe Scolari's sacking was the turning point in both his and the Blues' season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:23 am Hamilton surprised by departure of mentor DennisFormula One champion Lewis Hamilton was surprised but not disappointed by the resignation of his mentor and longtime McLaren team principal Ron Dennis. Dennis, 61, announced on Thursday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:02 am Rafa determined to hold on to AlonsoLiverpool manager Rafa Benitez has expressed his desire to hang on to midfielder Xabi Alonso following reports of interest from Real Madrid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 11:01 am Blues ready for cup clash - BallackMichael Ballack insists Chelsea enter Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal tired but encouraged by their midweek dramatics in Europe.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:53 am McIlroy turns down US Tour inviteRory McIlroy turns down an invitation to receive special temporary membership of the US Tour.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:32 am EDF Energy Cup final newsTeam news and preview ahead of Saturday's EDF Energy Cup final at Twickenham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:32 am Paulus would need waiver for football eligibilityThe NCAA says former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus would need a transfer waiver for football eligibility at another Division I college. The former high school quarterback has used...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:28 am Paulus would need waiver for football eligibility (AP)AP - The NCAA says former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus would need a transfer waiver for football eligibility at another Division I college.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:28 am S Africa prepares to launch IPLAndrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen will be among the main attractions as the second Indian Premier League prepares to get started on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:22 am Gloom sets in at Ferrari after poor practiceAfter another poor showing Friday, the Ferrari team acknowledged it faces a difficult task in catching up with the pacesetters of the 2009 Formula One season. The team is pointless afterSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 10:19 am Injuries causing Wenger concernArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is yet to decide how to shuffle his squad to deal with the latest injury blows ahead of their FA Cup semi-final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:50 am Venus crashes to defeat in Charleston (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:43 am New row as Renault boss slams diffuser decisionRenault boss Flavio Briatore stirred up a new controversy Friday when he slammed the FIA's decision to support Brawn GP's diffusers and warned that the championship had lost all...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:43 am Asian Tour loses another tournamentThe under-pressure Asian Tour has lost another event with the SK Telecom Open in South Korea opting not to co-sanction the tournament this year. The decision is blow to an organisation...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:38 am Button sets pace in China GP practicepace on Friday, posting the best time in practice ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. The 2009 championship leader posted a time of 1 minute, 35.679 seconds at the Shanghai...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:38 am Armstrong vows to make Giro startLance Armstrong tells organisers of the Giro d'Italia to have faith that he will be fit to take part when the race begins on 9 May.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:34 am Patient Murray into quarter-finalAndy Murray seals a rain-interrupted 7-6 (13-11) 6-4 win over Fabio Fognini at the Monte Carlo Masters to reach his first quarter-final on clay.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 9:29 am Chinese school accused of fraud at soccer tourneyA Chinese high school team that won an international girl's soccer tournament last week in Turkey had secretly bulked up its squad with players from the junior national team, the official...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am Injured Armstrong tells Giro organizers to trust himROME (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has told Giro d'Italia organizers to have faith in his ability to recover from a broken collarbone in time for May's race.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 8:22 am Yankees lose new stadium openerNew York Yankees lose their first competitive game at their $1bn new Yankee Stadium, going down 10-2 to Cleveland.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 8:01 am "King" James tries to ascend to NBA throne (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Button best as Hamilton improvesEngland's Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are quickest in the first two practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:50 am Hughes looking to Man City futureMark Hughes is confident over his future as Manchester City boss after meeting chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak before Thursday's Uefa Cup exit.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:47 am An Employee Benefit: Commuting 46 Steps to a Stadium JobKenny Leandry does not want to be known as the local kid who lives across the street and got a job with the Yankees, but the Yankees’ media relations assistant does live across the street.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:26 am Devils’ Home Arena Feels Like One This YearThe Devils get to play another Stanley Cup playoff game Friday at home, where thousands of fans wearing the team’s colors taunt the opposing goaltender — a change from a year ago.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:26 am Paulus Says Michigan Is Interested in Him at QuarterbackAfter four years as a point guard for Duke’s basketball team, Greg Paulus may have a future as a college or pro quarterback.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:26 am Madden Puts End to Career in the BoothAfter 30 years of broadcasting, John Madden is leaving a weekly discipline that he revolutionized.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:26 am Roethlisberger to Be Among Amateurs at U.S. Open ChallengeSteelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Jordan and Justin Timberlake will be joined by a yet-to-be-determined amateur golfer in the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:12 am Yankees open new stadium with loss to IndiansThe Yankees flopped in their first game at the new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium, getting blown out by the Indians 10-2.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:03 am Notre Dame's Luke Harangody putting name in NBA draftNotre Dame junior forward Luke Harangody says he's putting his name in the NBA draft, but will leave open the option of returning for his senior season.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:01 am Lakers don't see Jazz's chances as 'bleak'Phil Jackson, players dismiss Jerry Sloan's assessment as a psychological ploy.How many ways could "bleak" be analyzed? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers extend winning streak to fiveMistakes by Giants contribute to a three-game sweep. Stults is now 2-0. If only the Dodgers could play the Giants...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks go full speed ahead, beat Sharks, 2-0Ducks are outshot and outplayed, but they prevail against top-ranked Sharks in playoff series opener. After three...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am NBA Eastern Conference playoff matchupsA capsulized look at the NBA playoff pairings. EASTERN CONFERENCESource: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am New Yankee Stadium befits a king, or at least George SteinbrennerThe $1.5-billion stadium incorporates today's luxuries with the team's glorious past. It also has seats for $2,600. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am NBA playoffs: Lakers have to keep eye on Trail BlazersKevin Garnett's injury is a blow to the Celtics' hopes.Update on the defending champion Boston Celtics' prospects of repeating: Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Aaron Corp takes big step forward in quarterback battle at USCThe sophomore has perhaps his most dynamic passing performance of the spring after coaches ask the quarterbacks to execute harder throws. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Henry Pearson may have left early, 'but he completed nine innings'Family and friends celebrate the life of Henry Pearson, who was killed in the accident that also took the life of Angels' pitcher Nick Adenhart and Fullerton State cheerleader Courtney Stewart.Jaw tight, eyes wet and firm and full of courage, Areta Pearson strode toward the field where her late son had spent so many of his youthful afternoons. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks go full speed ahead, beat Sharks, 2-0Ducks are outshot and outplayed, but they prevail against top-ranked Sharks in playoff series opener.After three consecutive second-round playoff exits the San Jose Sharks decided that to reach the next level they needed players who had proven their poise under pressure. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am John Madden retires from broadcastingAfter three decades in the booth, the former coach says 'It's time.' His final telecast was this past February's Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers extend winning streak to fiveMistakes by Giants contribute to a three-game sweep. Stults is now 2-0.If only the Dodgers could play the Giants every day. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Tailback Johnathan Franklin looks to become a factor for UCLAFranklin, who was a redshirt as a freshman last fall, scored the only touchdown in last week's scrimmage.The congestion in the UCLA backfield continues to have a bottleneck, with six tailbacks trying to force their way into the rotation. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Nick Adenhart remembered in MarylandAbout 200 attend a private service for the Angels pitcher killed in a traffic accident a week ago.Reporting from Williamsport, Md., and Seattle -- On a crisp, cloudless morning, a tight-knit rural community and a contingent of major league baseball personnel from Southern California joined together at a quaint, red-brick church to honor a young man who bridged divergent worlds. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Henry Pearson may have left early, 'but he completed nine innings'Family and friends celebrate the life of Henry Pearson, who was killed in the accident that also took the life of Angels' pitcher Nick Adenhart and Fullerton State cheerleader Courtney Stewart. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Andrew Bynum excited to experience playoff seriesThe young center, who has been plagued by knee injuries, has played a total of 57 minutes in two playoff series during his four seasons with the Lakers. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels finally hit their strideFour straight singles lead to a five-run sixth. Saunders pitches well on somber day.The Angels could finally breathe a sigh of relief Thursday night when Roy Corcoran, one of Seattle's primary setup men, replaced starter Chris Jakubauskas in the sixth inning with the Mariners ahead by a run. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Collinsworth is called a capable successor to Madden in the boothJohn Madden's style, his "guy on a barstool" storytelling, his Thanksgiving turducken -- it's all irreplaceable, and the best advice Pat Summerall can give Cris Collinsworth, the new member of NBC's "Sunday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Collinsworth is called a capable successor to Madden in the boothJohn Madden's style, his "guy on a barstool" storytelling, his Thanksgiving turducken -- it's all irreplaceable, and the best advice Pat Summerall can give Cris Collinsworth, the new member of NBC's "Sunday Night Football" broadcast team, is to be himself.Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Nick Adenhart remembered in MarylandAbout 200 attend a private service for the Angels pitcher killed in a traffic accident a week ago. Reporting from...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Aaron Corp takes big step forward in quarterback battle at USCThe sophomore has perhaps his most dynamic passing performance of the spring after coaches ask the quarterbacks to execute harder throws.Amid the daily hubbub surrounding USC's quarterback competition, Aaron Corp is enjoying a quiet but successful spring. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am It Depends on Your View: Yankees Tickets From $5 to $2,625Yankee Stadium’s Section 201 may be nearly 500 feet from the front row of Section 20, but in dollar terms, it is much further than that.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:57 am Indians 10, Yankees 2: A Good Day Spoiled in the BronxBaseball’s priciest ballpark opened with a performance hardly befitting the legacy of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:56 am Sports of The Times: With New Stadium, Yankees Replicate Charm, but Lose AdvantageOld Yankee Stadium represented one of the greatest home-field advantages in North American sports. Now the team is starting with a clean slate.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:56 am An Emotional and Quiet Steinbrenner Is Greeted With Applause and PraiseGeorge Steinbrenner, who was sitting in an owner’s suite with his wife, was emotional after receiving the applause before the first game at the new Yankee Stadium.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:53 am Suzuki sets Japanese hits record (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:51 am Hiring of Thomas Angers Faculty at Florida InternationalThe director of women’s studies at Florida International University said she planned to hand-deliver to Isiah Thomas a copy of the university’s sexual harassment policy.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:47 am K.G. could miss entire playoffsWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says there is a strong possibility that Kevin Garnett will miss the whole postseason.Source: SI.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:25 am Kevin Garnett of Boston Celtics could miss entire postseason, Doc Rivers saysBoston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says there is a strong possibility that Kevin Garnett will miss the whole postseason.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 6:19 am Halladay stifles Twins as Blue Jays cruise to winRoy Halladay reared back and stifled the Twins again for seven dominant innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past Minnesota 9-2 on Thursday with another round of relentless swings.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 5:42 am Havlat's goal 12 seconds into OT propels HawksMartin Havlat scored 12 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks won their first playoff game in seven years, beating the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night in the West Conference quarterfinals.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 5:25 am These Canadiens won't be pushovers for the BruinsThe Bruins edged the Canadiens 4-2 in the series opener between archrivals, but the Habs proved they will not be pushed around, says SI.com's Michael Farber.Source: SI.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 4:54 am Havlat's quick goal gives Chicago OT win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 4:04 am Bruins break away from Habs in series openerPhil Kessel had two goals and an assist, and Zdeno Chara scored with 8:45 left to break a third-period tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night in the opener of their first-round playoff series.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 3:35 am Celtics GM Danny Ainge has mild heart attack (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 2:50 am Tom Verducci: New Stadium an instant classicThere is no denying the beauty of new Yankee Stadium, says SI.com's Tom Verducci, but the team may have lost something in gaining such an elegant manor.Source: SI.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 2:39 am Celtics GM Ainge hospitalized after heart attackBoston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has been hospitalized after suffering what the team described as a minor heart attack.Source: SI.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 2:34 am Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge suffers heart attackBoston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has suffered a heart attack, WCVB in Boston reported.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 1:50 am Dawkins wins 2009 Byron 'Whizzer' White award (AP)AP - New Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins has won the 43rd annual Byron "Whizzer" White award honoring the 13-year veteran's community work while with the Philadelphia Eagles.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2009 | 1:19 am Venus upset by 63rd-ranked Lisicki in South CarolinaSecond-seeded Venus Williams was upset in the third round of the Family Circle Cup on Thursday, falling to 63rd-ranked Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a startling early exit that took even Williams by surprise.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:54 am Hamburg ousts Man City to reach UEFA Cup semifinalDespite a valiant 2-1 second-leg victory for Man City, Hamburg advanced to the UEFA Cup semifinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Apr 2009 | 12:01 am Laver's anniversary to be honored by Hall of Fame in JulyThe International Tennis Hall of Fame will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rod Laver's 1969 Grand Slam, the last time a man won all four of the major tournaments in the same year.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 11:44 pm Medical examiner: Fidrych suffocated in accidentNORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Former All-Star pitcher Mark Fidrych suffocated after his clothes became entangled with a spinning part on the truck he was working on, Massachusetts authorities said Thursday.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 11:23 pm No Garnett means no hopes for a repeat title in BostonThe Celtics simply won't be able to defend their title without KG's help.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 10:12 pm Guardiola's gifted generals give Barcelona triple hopeBarcelona boss Pep Guardiola can thank his midfield generals for keeping the club's treble hopes alive.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Apr 2009 | 8:26 pm Luke Winn: Recruitment of top prospect Wall intensifies as he vows he's not going proJohn Wall's recruitment spins faster as he denies he'll go to the NBA.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 7:59 pm Harangody going proNotre Dame forward Luke Harangody will declare for the NBA Draft in his Thursday press conference, but does not plan to hire an agent and will leave open the possibility of returning to school for his senior season, a source told SI.com. Harangody would consider remaining in the draft even if he were a second-round pick, the source said.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 7:54 pm Everton cup clash excites RooneyWayne Rooney is prepared for that special tingle as he tries to deny boyhood idols Everton in the FA Cup semifinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Apr 2009 | 7:46 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 7:19 pm Suarez Navarro one of eight standing in BarcelonaFifth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday by beating France's Emilie Loit 6-2, 7-5.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 7:19 pm Mark Beech: Three seasons in, Montoya flashing his Chase chopsIn took a few years, but Juan Pablo Montoya is comfortable turning left.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2009 | 6:16 pm Federer knocked off by Wawrinka in Monte CarloRoger Federer has lost to Olympic gold-medal doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
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