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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 3:05 pm Deccan's Ojha puts Mumbai in a spin in cricket T20A spinning masterclass from Pragyan Ojha and disciplined back-up from Venugopal Rao ensured Deccan Chargers consolidated their position at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:54 pm Nadal cruises to Barcelona finalRafael Nadal strolls past Nikolay Davydenko 6-3 6-2 to reach his fifth straight Barcelona Open final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:36 pm Sources: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions agree to $41.7M, six-year dealThe Lions reached an agreement Friday night with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to make him the first pick in the NFL draft.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:30 pm Ocean Race to Detour for Whales Near BostonBefore gliding into Boston Harbor this weekend, yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race must navigate around a whale sanctuary to prevent potentially devastating collisions.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:23 pm Peter King: Five Draft Day Things I Think I ThinkMatthew Stafford contract is absurd and five final things I think I think.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:03 pm Nadal deafeats Davyenko at Barcelona tennis finalRafael Nadal stormed into his second major clay final in as many weeks on Saturday with a 6-3, 6-2 dismantling of Nickolay Davyenko at the Barcelona Open. Nadal, winner over Novak...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:59 pm Nadal deafeats Davyenko at Barcelona tennis final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:59 pm Nadal sees off Davydenko for place in Barcelona finalBARCELONA (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal beat Russian third seed Nikolay Davydenko 6-3 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Saturday to stay on course for a fifth...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:51 pm Wenger plotting United downfallArsene Wenger has studied Manchester United in order to plot the downfall of the Champions League holders.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:48 pm Ibrahimovic refuses to commit future to InterZlatan Ibrahimovic has refused to commit his future to Inter Milan, and will examine his options at the end of the season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:44 pm Australia refuses to play Davis Cup in Chennai, faces ban, fineThe International Tennis Federation has declared India the winner of next month's Davis Cup tie in Chennai after Tennis Australia said it would not send a team due to security fears.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:32 pm Vidic: United clued up on GunnersNemanja Vidic is confident Manchester United know everything they need to know about Champions League semi-final opponents Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:10 pm Rangers reach Scottish Cup finalKris Boyd's 100th goal for Rangers helps the Ibrox club reach the Scottish Cup final at the expense of St Mirren.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:09 pm Anelka reveals defensive fearsStriker Nicolas Anelka believes the Blues must be at their defensive best to combat Barcelona's attacking instincts.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Apr 2009 | 1:01 pm Awesome Allen shocks O'SullivanNorthern Ireland's Mark Allen produces a superb display in the final session to seal a 13-11 win that ends Ronnie O'Sullivan's hopes of defending his world title.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm Australia pull out of India tieTennis Australia withdraws its team from the Davis Cup tie against India in Chennai because of security concerns.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:35 pm Agents: Lions and Stafford agree on 6-year deal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:31 pm Live text - Premier LeagueSix fixtures kick off at 1500 BST on a vital weekend of Premier League action before Manchester United take on Tottenham later.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:29 pm Trulli on pole as Toyota dominateJarno Trulli will start on pole in Bahrain with Timo Glock next to him as Toyota lock out the front row for the first time in Formula 1.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm Derksen battles "unfair" conditions to hold two-stroke leadJEJU ISLAND, South Korea (Reuters) - Robert-Jan Derksen maintained a two-stroke lead after battling conditions he described as "unfair and unplayable" in the third round of the Ballantine'sSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 12:00 pm Zhang leads in Nanjing golf openZhang Lianwei battled to an even-par 72 to lead Australian Kurt Barnes by one after a wind-blown third round at the Sofitel Zhongshan IGC Open in Nanjing on Saturday. Zhang lies...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 11:54 am Golfers slam organisers at Ballantine'sGolfers at the Ballantine's Championship, including tournament leader Robert-Jan Derksen, slammed organisers Saturday for forcing them to stay out in "unfair conditions." Despite fierce...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 11:40 am Els left with stiff task in JejuErnie Els leaves himself a five-shot deficit to make up in Sunday's final round of the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 11:24 am Zola & Clarke agree new contractsWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola and his assistant Steve Clarke agree new four-year contracts at Upton Park.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:40 am Detroit make Stafford top draftThe Detroit Lions make Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford the top pick of the 2009 NFL Draft.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:34 am Guus gives up on title chancesGuus Hiddink is determined to finish the season in second place in the Premier League after accepting Chelsea cannot realistically win it.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:11 am Home runs trigger Red Sox rally past Yankees in 11Jason Bay homered off Mariano Rivera with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and Kevin Youkilis hit a solo shot in the 11th on Friday night as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:10 am Greinke's scoreless streak ends; Royals still win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:08 am Greinke's scoreless streak ends; Royals still winZack Greinke struck out 10 in his second straight complete game, shrugging off the end of his scoreless inning streak in the Kansas City Royals' 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:08 am Scola, Rockets hold on to beat Portland (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:07 am Phillies score 7 in 9th to rally past Marlins 7-3Shane Victorino hit his first career grand slam to highlight a seven-run rally in the ninth inning against closer Matt Lindstrom, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 7-3...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:07 am Santana strikes out 10 as Mets beat NationalsJohan Santana stopped the New York Mets' free fall. Santana struck out 10 in six innings, and the offensively challenged Mets scored twice following failed sprawling catches that turned...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:06 am Bradley's 2 early goals lead Caps past Rangers (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:03 am D'backs' Webb shut down with shoulder tightnessArizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will be shut down for three weeks in a significant setback to his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 10:03 am Home runs trigger Red Sox rally past Yankees in 11 (AP)
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News: Sports News | 25 Apr 2009 | 8:38 am Lions, Stafford strike 6-year, $72M dealDetroit Lions and QB Matthew Stafford agree to six-year deal, with $41.7 million guaranteed, reports Peter King.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:47 am Youkilis' homer in 11th completes Red Sox's rallyMark Teixeira got to New York just in time to see the Yankees find a new way to lose to their longtime rivals.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:39 am Don Banks: After Saturday's draft, new Lions' QB Stafford should vanish from headlinesIf the Lions play it smart, they'll keep Matthew Stafford on the sidelines this season, instead of throwing him to the wolves as a rookie, writes Don Banks.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:25 am N.B.A. Roundup: Cavaliers Take 3-0 Lead; Young’s Layup Lifts SixersLeBron James had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists, leading the Cavaliers to a 79-68 victory in Detroit and a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:23 am Formula One’s Energy Revolution Has Not Gone SmoothlyKERS, the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems, was supposed to help the environment and the car industry but so far it has mostly befuddled Formula One teams trying to implement it.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:12 am Red Sox 5, Yankees 4: Body Blows for Rivera and the YanksJason Bay pulverized a Mariano Rivera fastball for a game-tying home run in the ninth and an 11th inning homer by Kevin Youkilis won the game for the Red Sox.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:12 am Lincecum gets 12 Ks in victory over D-backsTim Lincecum struck out 12 while earning his first victory of the season and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:11 am Yankees Notebook: Wang Placed on D.L. With Hip ProblemChien-Ming Wang was placed on the disabled list for weakness in the abductors of both hips — a direct result, of the torn Lisfranc ligament he sustained in his right foot last June.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:07 am Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb suffer stback in comeback tryArizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb experienced a setback Friday in his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am After springing ahead, Bruins don't want to fall backAs spring practice comes to an end, it's apparent that the Bruins, with Kevin Prince poised to take over at quarterback, should be better than last season's 4-8 team. But how much better? ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels hang on to hopeThe 2009 Angels, just one season removed from the dazzling 100 wins of 2008, have been hit by the perfect storm.There is no crying in baseball. Tom Hanks told us that in a movie. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Are Lakers losing Kobe Bryant's waiting game?Bryant hasn't been shooting early and couldn't score late in Lakers' Game 3 defeat to the Jazz. Is he overdoing the facilitator role?Sasha Vujacic grabbed. Adam Morrison screamed. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Shane Loux can't get Angels startedHe can't get out of the fifth inning, when Mariners blow it open with six runs.Rotation reinforcements aren't around the corner, but they are on the horizon. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers cash in final chance, beat RockiesAfter twice failing to score after loading the bases with none out, they pull out the victory on Brad Ausmus' tiebreaking single in ninth.The Dodgers' starting lineup hits for power and scores a lot of runs. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers might make a change at centerWith Andrew Bynum ineffective, Jackson considers putting Pau Gasol at center and Lamar Odom at forward.Not a great day for the Lakers, even though it was the end of the week and the snow looked fresh on the nearby mountaintops. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Sam Farmer's mock NFL draftTimes' expert predicts how Saturday's first round will unfold. If Friday belonged to Georgia quarterback Matthew...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am That early college tryQuarterbacks Richard Brehaut at UCLA and Matt Barkley at USC are among a growing number of 'greenshirts' who finish their senior year early so they can join their college teams for spring practice.The young quarterback rolled out and found himself, quite suddenly, alone. No linemen blocking, no receiver breaking open, only tacklers bearing down. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Shane Loux can't get Angels startedHe can't get out of the fifth inning, when Mariners blow it open with six runs. Rotation reinforcements aren't...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers in need of a wake-up callL.A. has yet to put everything together in order to play as it should against the Jazz.Here's the weather forecast for tonight's Game 4 in Laker Hell: Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers fans go on offenseIt's NBA playoff time, and readers are indulging in what appear to be their two favorite pastimes: Watching the Lakers, and criticizing them. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Sam Farmer's mock NFL draftTimes' expert predicts how Saturday's first round will unfold.If Friday belonged to Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford -- who agreed to a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions with almost $42 million guaranteed -- then today belongs to USC's Mark Sanchez. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Sharks get a lesson in ferocityTop-seeded San Jose could learn a thing or two about playoff toughness from the Ducks.To say the Ducks have gutted the San Jose Sharks in taking a 3-1 lead in their playoff series wouldn't quite be accurate. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am USC's Aaron Corp has the right stuff of springThe sophomore seized the Trojans' starting quarterback job with nearly mistake-free play in spring practice. But Pete Carroll says competition will continue in fall camp.USC ends spring practice with its annual Trojan Huddle scrimmage at the Coliseum today at 1 p.m. Five things that are apparent after four weeks of workouts: Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Are Lakers losing Kobe Bryant's waiting game?Bryant hasn't been shooting early and couldn't score late in Lakers' Game 3 defeat to the Jazz. Is he overdoing the facilitator role? ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am USC's Aaron Corp has the right stuff of springThe sophomore seized the Trojans' starting quarterback job with nearly mistake-free play in spring practice. But Pete Carroll says competition will continue in fall camp. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers impress Rockies' HurdleHe's not conceding anything in the weekend series, but the top of the order and Manny Ramirez leave quite an impression. Colorado Manager...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am France's anti-doping agency drops case against ArmstrongAgency says blood and urine tests from the seven-time Tour de France winner were clean. PARIS -- France's anti-doping...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Bay, Youkilis lead Red Sox rally past YankeesJason Bay homered off Mariano Rivera with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and Kevin Youkilis hit a solo shot in the 11th on Friday night as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-4 for their eighth straight victory.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:48 am Varlamov stops Rangers as Caps force Game 6Matt Bradley scored his first two playoff goals, Alex Ovechkin added a highlight-reel tally, rookie Simeon Varlamov posted his second shutout of the opening round, and the Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-0 in Game 5 to avoid elimination.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:40 am Mets 4, Nationals 3: For One Game, Santana Solves the Mets’ ProblemsJohan Santana’s performance on Friday against the Nationals was enough to mask the Mets’ other glaring problems.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:27 am N.B.A. Playoffs: Mavericks Versus Spurs Isn’t What It Used to BeAfter years of dueling for Western Conference supremacy, the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks are struggling with age, injuries and talent attrition.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:20 am The Fifth Down: Draft Q. & A. With Mike TanierMike Tanier, an analyst at Football Outsiders, answered reader questions Friday about Saturday’s N.F.L. draft.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:18 am Olympic Champion Leads New Wave of MarathonersIn Sunday’s London Marathon, Sammy Wanjiru, the 2008 Olympic marathon winner, will be trying for a world record.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:17 am Armstrong Won’t Face Doping PenaltyA barrier to Lance Armstrong returning to the Tour de France was removed Friday when France's anti-doping agency said he would not be sanctioned for a delayed drug test.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:16 am Rockets quiet Roy, grab 2-1 lead vs. BlazersLuis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 5:50 am Pujols scores go-ahead run as Cards stop CubsAlbert Pujols used his legs rather than his big bat to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs, stealing second after a base hit and scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 5:08 am Victorino belts slam as Phillies rally past MarlinsShane Victorino hit his first career grand slam to highlight a seven-run rally in the ninth inning against closer Matt Lindstrom, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 7-3 on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 5:06 am USC taps Corp over Barkley, Mustain in QB raceOn the same day sophomore Aaron Corp steps in as Southern California's No. 1 quarterback, the Trojans face several reminders of the talented players they must replace.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 3:51 am Cards GM: No new offers for Boldin on draft evePHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves has denied a flurry of trade rumors regarding wide receiver Anquan Boldin on the eve of Saturday's NFL draft.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 2:36 am Fergie tells Tevez to think carefullyUnited's Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Carlos Tevez will soon realize that Old Trafford is the place to be after all.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2009 | 9:06 pm Rich List confirms Beckham as richest UK athleteDavid Beckham has been confirmed as Britain's richest athlete by the annual Rich List set to be published by The Sunday Times newspaper this weekend. The 34-year-old former England captain has amassed a fortune estimated at 125 million pounds ($184 million), almost 40 percent greater than retired heavyweight boxer Lennox Lewis, who is in second place.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2009 | 8:14 pm Pepe banned 10 games for violent outburstReal Madrid defender Pepe has been banned for 10 games for lashing out at two Getafe players in a league match.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2009 | 8:10 pm Jeff Pearlman: Where's the love? Yankees are pricing out their loyal fansSay it ain't so! The Yankees are pricing fans out of their new digs.Source: SI.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 7:52 pm Chiefs mulling Curry, Jackson at 3; plus, more draft buzzAs the NFL draft closes in, Peter King says New England may be looking to trade up, examines the one misleading thing about the first round and has more buzz.Source: SI.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 5:40 pm Draft misinformation -- some teams will say anything'Tis the season for teams leaking lies, half-truths prior to the draft.Source: SI.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 5:31 pm Lars Anderson: His season on the brink, Junior heads to his favorite trackHis season on the brink, Dale Jr. is going to one of his favorite tracks.Source: SI.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 5:06 pm U.S. relying on rookies vs. Czechs in Fed Cup semisMissing Serena and Venus Williams, the United States will rely entirely on rookies in the singles matches of the Fed Cup semifinals against the Czech Republic.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 4:54 pm Australia refuses travel to India for Davis Cup tieAustralia, a 28-time Davis Cup winner, could be suspended from the tennis competition for a year by refusing to travel to Chennai, India in May due to 'high-risk' security concerns for members of its team.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 4:33 pm Chris Mannix: Taylor is back in his elementJermain Taylor says he's hungry to win the WBC title. Can he prove it?Source: SI.com | 24 Apr 2009 | 4:01 pm Davydenko goes distance vs. Stepanek, will face NadalThird-seeded Nikolay Davydenko rallied for a 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Radek Stepanek on Friday to reach the Barcelona Open semifinals.
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