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Rafa pours praise on two-goal KuytLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed Dirk Kuyt's performance after the Dutchman's double helped keep the pressure on leaders Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:33 pm Benitez keeps pressure on UnitedSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:32 pm Benitez keeps pressure on UnitedLiverpool's Rafael Benitez believes Man United could still crack under the pressure in the run-in for the Premier League title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:31 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:29 pm No surprise: Detroit Lions pick Matthew Stafford first in NFL draftGeorgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:11 pm Klinsmann vows to stay on as Bayern coachBayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann is vowing to stay on despite the latest Bundesliga setback.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:03 pm Khalid Yaseen wins Madrid Marathon in 2 hours, 14 minutes, 31 secondsMADRID - Kenya-born Khalid Yaseen of Bahrain won the rain-soaked Madrid Marathon today, finishing in two hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds. Kenyan runners took the next six places, with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:01 pm Report claims Kloeden, Kessler linked to illegal blood transfusionsFRANKFURT - A Der Spiegel news magazine report implicates German riders Andreas Kloeden and Matthias Kessler in illegal blood transfusions, citing the findings of an independent...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:55 pm Spanish La Liga Roundup, Apr. 25La Liga Roundup: Thierry Henry scored a late equalizer as Barcelona drew 2-2 at Valencia on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:51 pm Irina Mikitenko of Germany wins London Marathon women's title againLONDON - Irina Mikitenko of Germany won the London Marathon for the second straight year today. The 36-year-old Mikitenko won the 42.2-kilometre race in two hours, 22 minutes, 11...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:47 pm Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru wins his first London MarathonLONDON - Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru won his first London Marathon title in a course record time today. The 22-year-old Wanjiru won the 42.2-kilometre race in two hours, five ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:45 pm U.S. falls into 2-1 hole vs. Czechs in Fed CupLucie Safarova beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-1 Sunday to give the Czech Republic a 2-1 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup semifinals.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:29 pm Balshaw joins English rugby exodusWorld Cup winning back Iain Balshaw has become the latest English star to move to France after signing for Top 14 side Biarritz from English Premiership outfit Gloucester on Sunday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:15 pm Khalid Yaseen wins Madrid MarathonKenya-born Khalid Yaseen of Bahrain won the rain-soaked Madrid Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds. Kenyan runners took the next six places, with Meshack...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm London Marathon Feels a Little Like BeijingJust as in the Olympics, there was Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya, who won his first London Marathon in a blistering 2 hours 5 minutes 10 seconds.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:09 pm Wanjiru wins 1st London race, Mikitenko gets 2ndOlympic champion Sammy Wanjiru won his first London Marathon title in a course-record time Sunday, and Irina Mikitenko defended her title in the women's race. Wanjiru won in 2 hours, 5...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:05 pm Wanjiru sets London course recordOlympic champion Samuel Wanjiru holds his nerve to win the men's London marathon in a new course record time.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:50 am Thongchai wins Ballantine's Championship (AP)AP - Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee won the $2.9 million Ballantine's Championship after a three-way playoff against Kang Wook-soon and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:47 am Live text - Premier LeagueArsenal host relegation-threatened Middlesbrough at the Emirates, before Blackburn face Wigan at Ewood Park.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:47 am Czech Republic takes 2-1 lead over US in Fed CupLucie Safarova beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-1 Sunday to give the Czech Republic a 2-1 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup semifinals. The Czech Republic needs just one more...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am Nani vows to fight for United futureManchester United winger Nani has vowed to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford, amid reports he could be sold in the summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am Carl Froch announces his arrival with win over Jermain TaylorCarl Froch came to America with an agenda: defend his title against Jermain Taylor and show the world what he's made of. Consider this mission accomplished, Cobra.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:40 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Apr. 25MLS Roundup: Clint Mathis starred as Real Salt Lake trounced the New England Revolution 6-0 on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:36 am Stafford picked first by Lions, Jets get Sanchez (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:36 am Hamilton considered quitting F1Lewis Hamilton admits that he thought about quitting the sport after the scandal in which he was found guilty of lying to race stewards.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:26 am Report: Kloeden, Kessler linked to transfusionsA Der Spiegel news magazine report implicates German riders Andreas Kloeden and Matthias Kessler in illegal blood transfusions, citing the findings of an independent commission...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:21 am Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State Buckeyes spring game draw 95,722 fansA national spring game record crowd of 95,722 came out to enjoy the high temperatures and watch Terrelle Pryor throw two long touchdown passes in 30 seconds, leading the Gray over the Scarlet 23-3 on Saturday at sun-drenched Ohio Stadium.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:18 am Red Sox rally from 6-run deficit to beat YankeesJason Varitek hit a grand slam, Mike Lowell drove in six runs and the Boston Red Sox earned their biggest comeback victory against the Yankees since 1968, beating New York 16-11 Saturday for their ninth straight win.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:15 am Lorenzo upstages Rossi in Japanese MotoGPSpain's Jorge Lorenzo on a Yamaha upstaged defending world champion and teammate Valentino Rossi in the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday, making the 2009 title race anybody's guess after two...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 11:10 am Rhodes reaches 450 homers in Japan (AP)AP - American Tuffy Rhodes has become the 12th player in Japanese professional baseball to hit 450 home runs.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 10:43 am Germany's Mikitenko retains marathon titleBritish athlete Mara Yamaushi finishes second in the London Marathon behind German Irina Mikitenko.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 10:40 am Live - Bahrain Grand PrixBrawn GP's championship leader Jenson Button is an the ascendancy at a sweltering Bahrain GP with Lewis Hamilton well-placed.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 10:31 am Hiddink: I couldn't rest LampardGuus Hiddink admitted he could not contemplate resting Frank Lampard for Chelsea's clash against West Ham, as the Blues won 1-0 at Upton Park.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Apr 2009 | 9:47 am Pitch battle claims head groundsman (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 9:25 am Jaidee clinches victory in JejuThailand's Thongchai Jaidee wins the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea after winning a three-way play-off.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 8:53 am Branson makes offer to Brawn GPSir Richard Branson makes Brawn GP an offer to become the Formula 1 team's principal sponsor.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 8:33 am Sports of The Times: Red Sox Preserving Fenway’s Winning AppealThe decision to embrace and enhance Fenway Park, instead of trading it in for a new stadium as the Yankees have done, is popular with fans and players alike.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:31 am Australia to appeal over India Davis Cup forfeit (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:19 am Poulter falls away in New OrleansIan Poulter falters in the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, slipping to six shots behind leader Jerry Kelly after carding a 72.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:16 am In-Box: Letters to the EditorReaders sound off on the latest headlines.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:12 am Sharks survive Ducks as Marleau scores in OTPatrick Marleau scored his second game-winning goal of the playoffs 6:02 into overtime, and the top-seeded San Jose Sharks avoided first-round elimination with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:11 am New York Rangers coach John Tortorella suspended for Game 6Rangers coach John Tortorella has been suspended by the NHL for one game because he squirted a fan with water and threw a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator in Washington.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:05 am Lorenzo claims victory in JapanSpain's Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo beats team-mate Valentino Rossi to win the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:05 am Thornton comes up big for the SharksSharks center Joe Thornton found a heart, the Ducks lost a chance to pull off an upset and the teams' playoff series became a lot more interesting -- and at least one game longer.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Bruins' defense has its way in scrimmageQuarterback Kevin Prince and the UCLA offense struggle in finale to spring practice -- not that Coach Rick Neuheisel expected anything different. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Fortunately, he and Phil Jackson are now on the same pageIt took some time, but the Lakers coach and the columnist finally agree on something.It appears Phil and I are finally on the same page, the Lakers practicing Friday, and both of us agreeing there was no reason to talk to each other. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Tex Winter suffers apparent strokeThe longtime team consultant, 87, fell while in Kansas for a college-basketball reunion. His career in basketball spans six decades. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ortega shows promise but Angels' rally falls shortHe gives up five runs -- four earned -- and five hits while striking out four in his first big league start. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Stephen Strasburg brings the heatSan Diego State pitcher throws more than 100 mph and is expected to be the first player taken in the draft.Tony Gwynn, Hall of Famer, maestro hitter, astute observer of balls and strikes and the potential existing within those who throw them, didn't skip a beat when the question came. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am It was a far-from-boring weekSome playoff matchups are going as expected but others are full of surprises. Partial scores . . .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am It was a far-from-boring weekSome playoff matchups are going as expected but others are full of surprises.Partial scores . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers hang on to win third in a rowJames McDonald earns the win despite giving up five runs when Ramon Troncoso throws four innings of shutout relief. Russell Martin drives in four runs to spark offense.Moments after reaching a personal milestone with his first major league win, Dodgers rookie pitcher James McDonald wanted to talk about someone else. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers back in control against the JazzKobe Bryant scores 38 points on 16-of-24 shooting as the Lakers take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. It...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Mark Sanchez goes in a New York minuteUSC quarterback has a short wait as the Jets pick him fifth overall. Six New Jersey players are taken in first round.Memo to the half a dozen Jersey boys selected Saturday in the opening round of the NFL draft: Leave a light on for Mark Sanchez. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Thornton comes up big for the SharksSharks center Joe Thornton found a heart, the Ducks lost a chance to pull off an upset and the teams' playoff series became a lot more interesting -- and at least one game longer.Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Jets give Mark Sanchez quite a rideFormer USC quarterback catches an early flight from New York on NFL draft day, then learns he'll be going back there after being picked No. 5 overall by Jets.About an hour before the start of Saturday's NFL draft, a jet-lagged Mark Sanchez skipped down a flight of stairs at his agent's offices in Irvine. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Kobe Bryant finally puts his stamp on the seriesThe Lakers star, too reluctant to shoot in Game 3 loss, responds with 38 points in Game 4 victory at Utah. On...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers back in control against the JazzKobe Bryant scores 38 points on 16-of-24 shooting as the Lakers take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.It tugged at Kobe Bryant, burning him to no end, a five-for-24 effort that was his worst shooting game in five years. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Mark Sanchez goes in a New York minuteUSC quarterback has a short wait as the Jets pick him fifth overall. Six New Jersey players are taken in first round. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Angels might be able to find pitching helpThey could turn to the independent Atlantic League, which began play last week. The season isn't even three weeks...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Kobe Bryant finally puts his stamp on the seriesThe Lakers star, too reluctant to shoot in Game 3 loss, responds with 38 points in Game 4 victory at Utah.On a loud night in a hostile land, basketball's most obstinate, headstrong, willful player did something amazing. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers hang on to win third in a rowJames McDonald earns the win despite giving up five runs when Ramon Troncoso throws four innings of shutout relief. Russell Martin drives in four runs to spark offense. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am Ortega shows promise but Angels' rally falls shortHe gives up five runs -- four earned -- and five hits while striking out four in his first big league start.The Angels continued to play "Star Search" on Saturday, auditioning a rookie for a spot in their starting rotation for the second time in three days. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am 30 Seconds With Bucky Dent: Remembering the Way It WasBucky Dent is the former Yankees shortstop best remembered for a three-run homer that helped win a one-game playoff against Boston in 1978.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:35 am Cheering Section: In Hartford, Fans Still Harbor Hope for N.H.L. TeamAbandoned by the Whalers in 1997, a group of resilient hockey fans still pines for an N.H.L. team in Hartford.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:31 am An Underdog Digs In for a Shot at Nascar GloryThe Australian driver Marcos Ambrose left success behind at home while trying to establish himself in Nascar.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:30 am Tennis Roundup: U.S. and Czech Republic Tied in Fed Cup SemifinalsAlexa Glatch made her Fed Cup debut and pulled off a major upset, dominating Iveta Benesova, 6-1, 6-2, to lift the United States to a 1-1 tie with the host Czech Republic in semifinal matches.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:28 am N.B.A.’s Undercover Secret: Players’ Protective PadsWith the N.B.A. becoming an increasingly physical league, players are wearing padding under their uniforms for protection.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:25 am N.H.L. Roundup: Once Again, Penguins Put an End to the Flyers’ SeasonAfter falling behind by three goals in a hostile building, the Pittsburgh Penguins apparently decided that they did not want to play a Game 7 against the Philadelphia Flyers, coming back for a 5-3 victory.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:22 am Marleau keeps Sharks alive in OT win over Ducks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:22 am N.H.L. Suspends Rangers Coach Tortorella for Game 6John Tortorella was suspended for one game by the N.H.L. because of a verbal confrontation he had with a fan behind the Rangers’ bench during the third period of the Rangers’ 4-0 loss Friday night in Washington.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:22 am Lakers, Mavericks, take commanding NBA West leads (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 6:07 am Kobe pours in 38 as Lakers rebound vs. Jazzobe Bryant followed his worst shooting game in years by scoring 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-94 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night and a 3-1 series lead.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 5:25 am Duke's Henderson declares for draft, but no agent (AP)AP - Gerald Henderson is entering the NBA draft but is keeping open the option to return to Duke for his senior season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 5:17 am Kobe's back: Scores 38 as Lakers beat Jazz 108-94 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 5:14 am Mavs overcome Parker, Spurs for 3-1 series lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Apr 2009 | 5:13 am Steelers work out contract extension with WardPITTSBURGH (AP) -- Wide receiver Hines Ward apparently will get his wish to finish his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 5:03 am A-Rod increases baserunning, closer to returnTAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez could begin playing in minor league games in the next week after increasing his baserunning session on Saturday.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 4:48 am Scott Howard-Cooper: Hornets, Nuggets getting chippyMavericks impress without Dirk's flair and more playoff thoughts.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 4:48 am Undefeated champ Froch KOs Taylor in 12th roundMASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) -- Super middleweight champion Carl Froch delivered a stunning knockout of Jermain Taylor in the final round Saturday night, stealing a fight he would have lost had it been allowed to go a few seconds longer.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 3:25 am Rangers coach Tortorella suspended for Game 6NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Rangers coach John Tortorella was suspended by the NHL on Saturday for one playoff game because he squirted a fan with water and threw a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator in Washington.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 3:10 am Don Banks: Time will prove that USC's Sanchez was top QB of the 2009 draft classThe QB who will define this draft class? It won't be No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford, writes Don Banks. Plus, winners and losers of the draft's first day and more.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 2:59 am Froch stuns Taylor with late showCarl Froch produces one of the great comebacks to retain his WBC super-middleweight crown against Jermain Taylor in Connecticut.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Apr 2009 | 2:52 am Howard, Mavs seize 3-1 lead on Parker, SpursTony Parker came out as promised, aggressive and going right at the basket again.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 2:40 am Record 95,722 show up Ohio State spring gameCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- There was a lot of yardwork left undone in the Buckeye state on Saturday.Source: SI.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 1:09 am Czech Republic tied 1-1 with U.S. in Fed CupRookie Alexa Glatch upset Iveta Benesova 6-1, 6-2 Saturday to draw the United States even at 1-1 with the Czech Republic after the opening singles of the Fed Cup semifinals.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 26 Apr 2009 | 12:06 am Webb out for another monthPHOENIX (AP) -- Brandon Webb's pitching shoulder feels fine -- until he pitches.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 11:55 pm Stafford goes No. 1, Smith No. 2NEW YORK (AP) -- One of the biggest rebuilding jobs in NFL history has its centerpiece.Source: SI.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 9:56 pm Nadal rolls in Barcelona, to face FerrerRafael Nadal will attempt to win his fifth straight Barcelona Open title when he meets David Ferrer on Sunday in a repeat of last year's final.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Apr 2009 | 6:42 pm Australia could face Davis Cup ban over India tripAustralia could face a one-year suspension from the Davis Cup after refusing to travel to India in May for the tennis competition, citing 'high-risk' security concerns.
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