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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:35 am Managers criticise Wembley pitchSir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes join Arsene Wenger in lamenting the state of the Wembley pitch after the weekend's FA Cup semi-finals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Allen sets up O'Sullivan showdownMark Allen will meet defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in the second round of the World Championship after beating Martin Gould 10-6.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:26 am UK inquiry: Man U, Liverpool in 'financial doping'A British parliamentary report has accused heavily indebted Premier League clubs Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool of engaging in "financial doping." At the end of a yearlong...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:19 am Norman Chad: Yankees, Mets are true city slickersSchools? No money. Subway? Sorry. Stadiums? How much do you need?Source: SI.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:51 am Premiership Action, Apr. 18-19There was some rollicking good action in the Premier League this weekend. Check out the action!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:45 am Ireland's O'Connell to lead LionsIreland lock Paul O'Connell will be named as British & Irish Lions captain for this summer's tour of South Africa on Tuesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:33 am Jordan suggests Old Firm entry feeCrystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan claims the Old Firm should have to pay a £100million dowry to join the English league.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am Leics v West Indies scorecardWest Indies warm up for the Test series against England with a three-day game at LeicestershireSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:02 am FA Cup misery will make Man Utd stronger: Ferguson (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:41 am Haye fired up for 'dream' fightDavid Haye is confident of beating Wladimir Klitschko in their heavyweight title fight in June.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:36 am Juventus apologise over racist Balotelli chantingJuventus have apologised over the racist chanting directed at Inter Milan's teenage striker Mario Balotelli during the pair's clash at Turin's Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Balotelli, an...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:34 am NBA Lakers cruise past Jazz, Nuggets pound Hornets (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:31 am Nadal coach unhappy despite tournament win (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:30 am Wenger has firm faith in FabianskiArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed calamity 'keeper Lukasz Fabianski will go on to become one of the best in the world.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:17 am Almunia will return to face BoroGoalkeeper Manuel Almunia has handed Arsenal a boost by announcing he will be ready to face Middlesbrough at the weekend.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:15 am Ducks smack top-seeded San Jose again for 2-0 leadAfter storming through the regular season to earn 117 points and home-ice advantage in every postseason round, the San Jose Sharks thought they were ready to erase their label as the NHL's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:56 am Ducks smack top-seeded San Jose again for 2-0 lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:56 am Sixers looking to stay cool after stunning MagicMindful of the past, the Philadelphia 76ers are doing their best to forget a thrilling Game 1 win. It won't be easy. Andre Iguodala made a 22-foot jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am NBA roundup: Sunday's action on the boardsThe playoff opener for the heavily-favoured Orlando Magic was going according to plan, until Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers charged back for a stunning upset. Iguodala made...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am Bullpen bails out Marlins for 7th straight winAfter taking the first two games of a weekend series against the Nationals in extra innings, the Florida Marlins took care of business a bit earlier on Sunday. If that's what you call...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:51 am Bullpen bails out Marlins for 7th straight win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:51 am Yankees 7, Indians 3: In Victory, a Debated Home Run Recalls a Moment of Yankees LoreJorge Posada hit a debated two-run home run in the seventh inning to spur the Yankees to a victory over the Cleveland Indians, recalling a similar incident in 1996.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:40 am Drogba reaping benefits of restDidier Drogba feels his decision to opt out of Chelsea's pre-season campaign to get his body back into shape has now been justified.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:34 am Netherlands' Veldhuis sets 2 world recordsMarleen Veldhuis has broken the world records for the 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter freestyle at a swimming meet in Amsterdam. Veldhuis, who was part of the Netherlands team that won...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:06 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Apr. 19MLS Roundup: Kenny Cooper scored twice as FC Dallas topped Toronto FC on Sunday for its first win of the season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:00 am Italian Serie A Roundup, Apr. 19Serie A Roundup: Filippo Inzaghi scored a hat trick Sunday as AC Milan beat Torino 5-1, to tie Juventus for second place.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:57 am 1945 Heisman winner 'Doc' Blanchard dies at 84Felix "Doc" Blanchard, the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner and Army's Mr. Inside in one of college football's most famous backfields, has died. He was 84.Source: SI.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:53 am Team principal says Ferrari down but not out in F1Ferrari's team principal says there is cause for gloom but no reason to panic after its worst start to a Formula One season in 28 years. Star driver Felipe Massa was running as high as...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Franchitti drives off with Long Beach IndyCar winDario Franchitti came here believing the seaside street circuit in downtown Long Beach owed him a win. He collected Sunday, winning the first IndyCar Series race at the venue that...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Broncos adjust to new offense, defense systems (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Broncos adjust to new offense, defense systemsFor good or bad, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels got a firsthand look over the weekend at what he has to work with as he tries to reconstruct a team that has suffered through a winter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Brian Gay wins Verizon Heritage with record pace (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am Sports of The Times: For Mets and Yankees, New Parks Are Home to Plenty of Quirks, TooOne thing is already clear about the two new ballparks in New York: the Yankees’ new stadium is much more conducive to hitting home runs.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:28 am Butler has impressive closing speedAs a youngster dreaming big, Darius Butler watched Deion Sanders play and one day envisioned making a similar impact on the football field. So when the opportunity arose to train with Sanders earlier this...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:27 am Lakers 113, Jazz 100: Lakers Succeed Without ExcellingThe Lakers spent much of their victory over Utah fighting their attention span as much as they did the Jazz.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:26 am Davis Tries for Presence in Garnett’s AbsenceWith the team’s star forward, Kevin Garnett, likely to miss the entire playoffs, Glen “Big Baby” Davis will have to take on a much larger role on the court.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:23 am In Need of Rescue, International Baseball Turns to Harvey SchillerHarvey Schiller, president of the International Baseball Federation, is fighting an uphill battle to return the sport to the Olympics.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:22 am Hungary’s Spirits Are Back Up, on a HorseOverdose, a thoroughbred bought for a pittance, has turned into a national hero in Hungary.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:20 am Georgia State Hoping Football Builds Community in a Football TownAfter 97 years in the education business, Georgia State will field its inaugural football team, with a grand opening at the Georgia Dome.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:19 am Rabeni joins GloucesterGloucester sign Fijian back Seru Rabeni from Premiership rivals Leicester on a three-year contract.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:17 am Brewers 4, Mets 2: Opportunities Are Wasted as Mets Let a Sweep Slip AwayThe Brewers scored four times, and their victory at Citi Field averted a three-game sweep and highlighted the Mets’ early-season trend of poor situational hitting.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:17 am Kemp's 2 HRs power Dodgers to 8th straight winMatt Kemp hit a grand slam and a solo homer to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 14-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:11 am Rangers’ Reviews Mostly Positive as Tortorella Plays CriticThe Rangers’ wins resulted from a team effort, and on Sunday, Coach John Tortorella handed out special praise for some of his players, and measured criticism for one.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:10 am Flyers 6, Penguins 3: Flyers Capture Round 3 Against the PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins now hold a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven first-round Eastern Conference series against the Philadelphia Flyers.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:09 am USC lands point guard Lamont JonesThe Oak Hill Academy star signs a letter of intent. Lamont Jones of Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy signed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' victory seems familiarLakers have a recent history of success against Utah in playoff openers, and the Jazz know all about it. First-game...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' victory seems familiarLakers have a recent history of success against Utah in playoff openers, and the Jazz know all about it.First-game blues, first-game jitters. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Jazz goes from bleak to bleaker against LakersUtah Coach Jerry Sloan didn't give his team much chance in this series, and Game 1 did nothing to change that feeling.What comes after bleak? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Kevin Jepsen is having back problemsReliever says he can't get fully loosened up because of tightness and spasms in lower back. Struggling reliever Kevin Jepsen is experiencing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dario Franchitti wins Long Beach Grand Prix, putting his return on fast trackHe wins his second race back driving Indy cars, on wife Ashley Judd's birthday. Pole-sitter and defending race winner Will Power finishes second.After an ill-fated attempt at NASCAR stock-car racing last year, Dario Franchitti returned to driving Indy cars this season with a bit of trepidation about whether his open-wheel racing skills had faded. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks grab 2-0 lead in playoff series with SharksRyan, Ebbett and Miller score as Anaheim returns home with commanding lead in best-of-seven first-round series.From Teemu Selanne's perspective, something was very wrong in the Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Sharks, the eighth-seeded team's second straight stunner against the NHL's regular-season leader. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am For Dodgers, it's all about the wins and the grinsDodgers pummel the Rockies, 14-2, completing a 6-0 homestand and extending win streak to eight games, and afterward, it's smiles all around. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels reeling in wake of tragedyThey are 1-5 on road trip after the Twins complete a series sweep on Sunday.They are not robots. They come to the park with brave faces and stiff upper lips, they go about their jobs like professionals, but there is simply no getting around it. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers try to Jazz it up, but it's a Muzak seriesThey pull all the stops to make it seem as if Utah represents a serious challenge, but this matchup is a real yawner.What a waste of a beautiful Sunday unless you are into public executions. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am For Dodgers, it's all about the wins and the grinsDodgers pummel the Rockies, 14-2, completing a 6-0 homestand and extending win streak to eight games, and afterward, it's smiles all around.It's a little too soon to start talking about magic numbers, not too soon to start talking about magic. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am NFL draft preview: NFC South and AFC SouthThe draft will be held Saturday and Sunday in New York. The Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines the needs of each team by division:Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks grab 2-0 lead in playoff series with SharksRyan, Ebbett and Miller score as Anaheim returns home with commanding lead in best-of-seven first-round series. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Beauchemin back in top physical formThe Ducks defensemen, who missed 62 games and nearly five months because of reconstructive surgery on his left knee, played well against San Jose on Thursday and says he feels strong. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Trevor Ariza makes his presence felt for LakersThe Lakers forward, who missed almost all of last year's postseason because of a foot injury, scores 21 points, a playoff career high, in Game 1 win over Utah.Andrew Bynum wasn't the only member of the Lakers reduced to a spectator last season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am First down, 15 to go for LakersLakers open the playoffs with an uneven 113-100 victory over Utah that leaves an unsatisfying taste for a team with serious designs on the NBA title.The Lakers actually won a playoff opener on their home court, which Boston, San Antonio, Orlando and alleged up-and-comer Portland couldn't claim. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Marlins rally to win 7th straight, move to 11-1Cody Ross hit the tying homer in the eighth inning, then hit a three-run double in the ninth to give the Florida Marlins their seventh straight victory, 7-4 over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:46 am Billups explodes for 36 in Nuggets' Game 1 winChauncey Billups scored 36 points and made a career-best eight 3-pointers in leading Denver to a 113-84 rout of the New Orleans Hornets, the second-biggest blowout in the Nuggets' playoff history.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:38 am Ducks stifle Sharks to take stunning 2-0 leadAndrew Ebbett broke a tie with his first career playoff goal from an awkward angle with 10:16 left, and the Anaheim Ducks stunned the San Jose Sharks with another defensive gem in a 3-2 victory, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:30 am Sox win? NaturallyThe video surprised the Baltimore Orioles earlier this week while they prepared for yesterday's opponent. They watched Jon Lester's start April 13 in Oakland, Calif., and saw a different pitcher than they...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:26 am 'Mr. Inside' Blanchard dead at 84Felix "Doc" Blanchard , the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner and Army's Mr. Inside in one of college football's most famous backfields, has died. He was 84. Blanchard's daughter, Mary Blanchard , told the Associated...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:12 am Observations from Sunday's series openersThis is what a meltdown looks like, writes SI.com's Scott Howard-Cooper, who reviews the Magic's fourth-quarter fiasco and wraps up Sunday's playoff action.Source: SI.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:04 am Sharks tanking? Ducks win againWith timely scoring and stellar goaltending, the Anaheim Ducks are halfway to an improbable playoff upset of the top-seeded San Jose Sharks.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:58 am Dario Franchitti easily bests Will Power in Long Beach Grand PrixDario Franchitti has won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:52 am Army's Mr. Inside, Doc Blanchard, dies at 84 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:46 am Posada's home run helps ruin return of PavanoPinch-hitter Jorge Posada's drive to right in the seventh inning was ruled a two-run homer by video replay, and the Yankees spoiled former teammate Carl Pavano's return with a 7-3 victory over the Indians on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:45 am Sedins, Canucks push Blues to the brinkRoberto Luongo carried the Vancouver Canucks for two games. Their special teams helped them take a 3-0 series lead against the St. Louis Blues.Source: SI.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:37 am "Doc" Blanchard, who won the 1945 Heisman Trophy, diesFelix "Doc" Blanchard, who won the 1945 Heisman Trophy and teamed with Glenn Davis to form one of the most famous backfields in college football history, died at his home in Bulverde, Texas, on Saturday, according to family members.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:23 am Flyers jump on Pens as Keystone series tightensJeff Carter and Mike Richards scored their first goals of the series early for a sorely needed fast start. Claude Giroux and Simon Gagne put the Flyers ahead for good in a 6-3 victory over the Penguins on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 3:41 am Arash Markazi: It's over for Liddell, UFC President saysUFC knows the Chuck Liddell era is over, even if the icon can't admit it.Source: SI.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 3:39 am Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett has suspension reduced to five gamesJosh Beckett's suspension has been reduced to five games from six, meaning the Boston Red Sox pitcher won't miss his scheduled turn in the rotation.Source: ESPN.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 3:27 am Vinci wins 2nd WTA title, beats Kirilenko in BarcelonaRoberta Vinci won her second WTA Tour title at the Barcelona Open on Sunday, beating beat defending champion Maria Kirilenko 6-0, 6-4.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 11:57 pm Lakers beat Jazz 113-110 to win playoff opener (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Apr 2009 | 11:41 pm Kemp, Dodgers slam Rockies 14-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Apr 2009 | 11:35 pm Gay triumphs in Heritage ClassicAmerican Brian Gay wins the Heritage Classic by 10 shots, with Britain's Luke Donald sharing second place.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Apr 2009 | 10:41 pm Lisicki, 19, makes Family Circle Cup first WTA titleSabine Lisicki of Germany beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4 to win the Family Circle Cup and her first tour title on Sunday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 9:35 pm Beckham shines in AC Milan rompDavid Beckham produces a vintage display as AC Milan move up to second in Serie A with a 5-1 win over Torino.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Apr 2009 | 9:28 pm Everton beats Man United in FA Cup shootoutEverton beat Manchester United 4-2 in a penalty shootout for a first FA Cup final appearance in 14 years.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Apr 2009 | 8:49 pm FBI investigating extortion attempt against PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville coach Rick Pitino says he is the victim of an extortion attempt and has forwarded the information to the FBI.Source: SI.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 8:28 pm Shearer sets Magpies home targetNewcastle manager Alan Shearer believes his side need to win their last three home games to avoid relegation after their 1-0 defeat by Tottenham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Apr 2009 | 6:19 pm Dutch league joy for AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar clinch the Dutch league championship for only the second time in their history.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Apr 2009 | 6:06 pm Nadal whips Djokovic, wins fifth straight Monte Carlo titleRafael Nadal became the first player to win five consecutive Monte Carlo Masters titles by beating Novak Djokovic 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 Sunday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 4:15 pm Fergie hits out at 'dinosaur' CalderonSir Alex Ferguson has launched a fresh attack on former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon over his pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Apr 2009 | 12:27 pm
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