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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 1:02 pm Owners intend to scratch I Want Revenge from Kentucky DerbyThe owners of I Want Revenge, an early favorite for the 135th Kentucky Derby, intend to scratch him from the race.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 1:00 pm Murphy closes in on final placeShaun Murphy is just three frames away from a place in the World Championship final following the third session of his semi-final against Neil Robertson.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2009 | 12:38 pm Real Madrid, Barca to face off in 'El Clasico'The stakes could not be higher as double champions Real Madrid host leaders Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in a duel that could determine the fate of this season?s Spanish...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 12:24 pm Nadal, Federer, Djokovic in race for Rome tennis MastersThe top three players in the world have continued their ominous progress at the ATP Rome Masters claycourt tournament, taking up three of the four semi-final spots. World number one and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 11:39 am Nadal, Federer, Djokovic in race for Rome tennis Masters (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 11:39 am Wenger: Almunia is England's bestArsenal manager Arsene Wenger still believes Manuel Almunia could represent England one day and declared: "He is the best."Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 May 2009 | 11:33 am China's Liu upsets Guo at world table tennisChinese teenager Liu Shiwen upset fellow national and 2005 silver medallist Guo Yan to reach the women's singles quarter-finals at the world table tennis championships on Saturday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 11:32 am Russia's Safina breezes into Stuttgart tennis semisRussia's Dinara Safina has cemented her world number one ranking at Stuttgart's WTA tournament this week by reaching Saturday's semi-finals without dropping a set on the way. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 11:24 am Aussie win a boost for Twenty20 World Cup: ClarkeAustralia's stand-in captain Michael Clarke said Saturday his country's one-day series win over Pakistan this week had boosted it chances for next month's Twenty20 World Cup tournament. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 11:13 am Live text - Premier LeagueTitle-chasing Manchester United visit relegation-haunted Middlesbrough on a busy day of Premier League football.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2009 | 10:57 am Friday's action on the diamondsAmerican League: After catching Roy Halladay for the past five years, Gregg Zaun got a different view of the Toronto ace Friday night and quickly found that he didn't like it much. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 10:33 am Man United shuffle pack as Gerrard boosts Liverpool (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 10:30 am SCORECARD:Here are the sports results from Friday. NHL Detroit 3 Anaheim 2 Boston 4 Carolina 1 World Hockey Finland 2 Slovakia 1 (OT) U.S. 6 France 2 QMJHL Drummondville 2...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 10:28 am Live - Scottish Premier LeagueCeltic look to extend their lead at the SPL summit in the early kick-off against Aberdeen ahead of four more top flight fixtures later on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2009 | 10:20 am Cech sees the bigger picturePetr Cech made light of his own goalkeeping heroics and paid tribute to the rest of his team-mates after Chelsea drew 0-0 with Barcelona.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 May 2009 | 10:20 am Powell joins Bolt on injury listFormer world 100m record holder Asafa Powell will miss Friday's IAAF Super Grand Prix in Doha because of an ankle injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2009 | 9:31 am Ferguson has faith in EvansSir Alex Ferguson is confident he would be able to rely on Jonny Evans if Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of Manchester United's date with Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 May 2009 | 9:27 am Murphy, Pelfrey lead Mets to 7-4 win over Phillies (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 9:26 am Gerrard: Chelsea 'turned my head'Steven Gerrard admits he considered moving to Chelsea because he felt Liverpool were a long way from being title contenders.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 May 2009 | 9:15 am Watson, Goosen share lead as Woods falters (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 8:57 am Red Wings' Lidstrom scores 2 in win vs. Ducks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 8:22 am On to Game 7: Wade carries Heat to rout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 8:22 am Shaking Off Long Odds at the DerbyHorses like General Quarters and Nowhere to Hide carry their owners’ and trainers’ stubborn optimism into a Kentucky Derby that the oddsmakers say has only four legitimate contenders.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:47 am With Leadership Learned in the Military, Pitchers Return to BaseballThe L.S.U.-Eunice baseball team relies on the arms of an Army medic who served in Iraq and a former Marine who bring leadership to the top ranked Div. II junior college team.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:25 am Brian Vickers wins second pole of season at Richmond International RacewayBrian Vickers turned a lap at 127.131 mph to win the pole position for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 7:11 am The hits will keep on coming for Ducks, Red WingsBrown's hit on Hudler, leading to power-play goal in Detroit's 3-2 win and possibly to a suspension for Ducks forward, is just the first shot in what promises to be a physical, and verbal, series.The shot that should be remembered is Nicklas Lidstrom's pouncing on his own rebound, miraculously alone in a shifting sea of bodies, and rifling the puck past Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller with 49.1 seconds left in the third period to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 victory Friday in the opener of the teams' second-round playoff series.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am The fun, and cash, flows around Manny Pacquiao and Ricky HattonThe Las Vegas fight that bespeaks excess could be a good one.Boxing's current theater of the absurd ended Friday, and now they can fight.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Tanner Gudauskas advances at San ClementeIn the Assn. of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series tour, the local product takes a Round 5 victory. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am The hits will keep on coming for Ducks, Red WingsBrown's hit on Hudler, leading to power-play goal in Detroit's 3-2 win and possibly to a suspension for Ducks forward, is just the first shot in what promises to be a physical, and verbal, series. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers and Russell Martin walk the walk in winDodgers catcher works a walk-off walk with bases loaded in the ninth inning to drive in the game's only run after Jake Peavy and Clayton Kershaw match zeros. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am The fun, and cash, flows around Manny Pacquiao and Ricky HattonThe Las Vegas fight that bespeaks excess could be a good one. Boxing's current theater of the absurd ended Friday,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Palmer loses in one matchup with CC SabathiaAngels starter makes only a fraction of the Yankees pitcher, but Palmer has a better record. The starting pitchers for today's Angels-Yankees...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Congress should stay out of footballWhen the House looks into BCS, things get comical and dangerous.On Thursday in Washington, a subcommittee of the United States House of Representatives conducted hearings on the swine flu.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Congress should stay out of footballWhen the House looks into BCS, things get comical and dangerous. On Thursday in Washington, a subcommittee of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' bullpen melts down in the BronxYankees rally from five-run deficit and defeat closer Brian Fuentes in the ninth on Jorge Posada's walk-off hit. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Roach says Hatton's team is making excuses in advanceThere are reports of training camp friction in the Englishman's corner before fight with Pacquiao. A day after...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am On the eve of the Derby, the Colonel helps sort it all outThe longtime Kentucky Derby watcher plays it safe with his pick, but his columnist nephew has a different take.Like most everyone who grew up here in the bluegrass, I've got a horsey uncle.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Roach says Hatton's team is making excuses in advanceThere are reports of training camp friction in the Englishman's corner before fight with Pacquiao.A day after Ricky Hatton's trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. hinted there was some training camp friction in the Englishman's corner, the opposing veteran cornerman said the alibi-making has begun.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rey Maualuga ready to show scouts what they missedThe 38th overall draft picks wants to 'let everyone know I should have gone in the first round.' He can start today at the Bengals mini-camp.An All-American middle linebacker from USC was chosen in the second round of the NFL draft, questions about his ability to perform at the next level apparently knocking him out of the big-money first round.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Jrue Holiday sees his future through the playoffsThe UCLA guard hasn't decided to leave school, but watching the NBA playoffs gives him an outlet to study the pros and daydream.When Jrue Holiday watches the NBA playoffs on television now, he sees the game in a different way.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lawmakers press for a college football playoffBCS coordinator says going to a playoff would threaten existing bowl games. Texas Republican says system should be labeled 'BS' instead of BCS. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw knows about good armsThe Dodgers pitcher says he was overshadowed in high school by a guy named Matthew Stafford, the quarterback who last week became the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers and Russell Martin walk the walk in winDodgers catcher works a walk-off walk with bases loaded in the ninth inning to drive in the game's only run after Jake Peavy and Clayton Kershaw match zeros.Joe Torre warned there would be nights like this, when a pitcher like Jake Peavy would walk into the ballpark and turn the Dodgers' potent Manny-led lineup into something far less formidable.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' bullpen melts down in the BronxYankees rally from five-run deficit and defeat closer Brian Fuentes in the ninth on Jorge Posada's walk-off hit.There is no other way to put it. The Angels bullpen, dominant during the team's 2002 World Series run and a force on each of the four division-winning clubs since 2004, is a mess right now.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers are wary of overconfidence against HoustonThey won all four games in the regular season against the Rockets, even when key players were out.The Lakers swept the regular-season series from the Houston Rockets, 4-0, and two of the games were won by double-digit margins.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2009 | 7:00 am Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress: We will discuss Brett FavreMinnesota Vikings haven't discussed the possibility of pursuing veteran quarterback Brett Favre. Yet.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:59 am Cardinals hit four home runs to power past NatsAlbert Pujols hit one of the St. Louis Cardinals' season-high four home runs, backing Todd Wellemeyer's seven effective innings in a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:53 am Sources: Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight again in JulyFloyd Mayweather Jr., the welterweight champ and pound-for-pound king until retiring last June, will officially end his retirement on Saturday afternoon, multiple sources told ESPN.com.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:50 am Unforgettable Series, and Playoffs Have Only Just BegunIf the seventh-seeded Bulls defeat the defending champion Celtics on Saturday night, the series could go down as one of the greatest first-round upsets.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:38 am Heat 98, Hawks 72: Wade Scores 41 as Heat Pulls Even With HawksDwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Heat stayed alive by defeating the Hawks on Friday in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:36 am Roundup: Wings Win Opener on Late GoalIn their Western Conference semifinal opener, the Detroit Red Wings pulled out a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks when Nicklas Lidstrom scored with 49.1 seconds left.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:35 am Constantly Traveling College Team Ends Season Close to HomeThe University of Maine at Presque Isle baseball team, which had not played a home game since 2005 because of season-long snow, ended its 2009 season at a nearby high school.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:34 am Decision to Pinch-Hit Illuminates Role of Mets’ Backup CatcherOmir Santos has started five of the last six games, including a game in which he pinch-hit for Ramon Castro, a preference that clashes with the front office’s long-term plans.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:34 am Yankees 10, Angels 9: Posada Makes Certain Last Rally, and Better Bullpen, Belong to YanksA two-run single by Jorge Posada lifted the Yankees to a wild victory over the Angels, who were thankfully the only team in the majors with a worse bullpen.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:31 am On to Game 7: Wade carries Heat to rout over Hawks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 6:29 am Favorite Runs Away in Kentucky OaksRachel Alexandra rolled to victory in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, perhaps stamping herself as the best 3-year-old horse in the country, male or female.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:25 am Sports of The Times: Thoroughbred Racing Wrestles With Its ReputationAs negative attention has made many trainers shy from the spotlight, the sport has become poorer for the lack of winner’s-circle superstars.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2009 | 6:24 am Wade, Heat dominate, force Game 7 vs. HawksDwyane Wade soared past Zaza Pachulia, throwing down a fierce dunk as the Atlanta forward sent him sprawling into a row of photographers.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:22 am Vickers takes Richmond pole, second of seasonBrian Vickers turned a lap at 127.131 mph (204.59 kph) to win the pole position for NASCAR's Russ Friedman 400 at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.
Source: SI.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:12 am Childress: Vikes to assess interest in QB FavreEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Brett Favre says he's retired, but Minnesota coach Brad Childress acknowledges it's likely the Vikings will at least assess their interest in the record-setting quarterback later in the offseason.
Source: SI.com | 2 May 2009 | 6:03 am Improved Mets strike early to defeat PhilliesPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The New York Mets responded to a demand for improvement with a 7-4 victory over National League East rivals the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, shaking off the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 6:02 am Posada caps off 6-run rally as Yanks top AngelsJorge Posada hit a two-run single in the ninth inning off Brian Fuentes, and the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-9 Friday night for their fourth straight win.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 4:58 am Lidstrom leads Red Wings past Ducks in Game 1The last two Stanley Cup champions were evenly matched in their second round series opener. Then Detroit got the best of Anaheim.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 4:41 am Mayweather Jr. plans to return to ring in July (AP)AP - Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back, ending his brief retirement from boxing.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 4:09 am On to Game 7 of the NBA playoff as Dwyane Wade carries Heat to routHeat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile. "Strictly about business," Wade said. "Now we move on." To Sunday. To Game 7. Wade scored...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 4:03 am Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to return to the boxing ring in Julyfrom boxing. The undefeated five-division champion plans to announce Saturday he will return to the sport with a July fight against lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, a person...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 May 2009 | 4:02 am Minnesota Twins activate Joe Mauer; reliever Juan Morillo to minorsTwins catcher Joe Mauer has been activated from the disabled list after missing the first month of the season with a back injury.Source: ESPN.com | 2 May 2009 | 3:28 am Peppers a no-show for start of Panthers minicamp (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 3:12 am Mauer homers in 1st game as Twins top Royals 7-5 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2009 | 3:07 am Watson & Goosen lead in CharlotteBubba Watson sinks eight birdies and an eagle to join Retief Goosen in the halfway lead at the Quail Hollow Championship, with Tiger Woods one shot back.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 11:04 pm Hatton upbeat for Pacquiao clashRicky Hatton insists he is in good shape as he weighs in on the limit for his light-welterweight fight with Manny Pacquiao.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 11:04 pm Rondo evades punishmentNEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA has decided not to take any additional action against Rajon Rondo for his skirmish with Kirk Hinrich in Game 6.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 11:03 pm A-Rod nearing return, ducks steroids questionsAlex Rodriguez took another step toward rejoining the New York Yankees following hip surgery, batting seven times in an extended spring training game against Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 10:56 pm Barcelona's glorious season riding on Bernabeu clashBURNS: Barcelona's Pep Guardiola has some massive decisions to make ahead of Saturday's Clasico with Real Madrid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 May 2009 | 10:41 pm Armstrong returns, takes 3rd at Tour of the GilaSILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) -- Lance Armstrong draws a crowd anywhere he goes, and Tour of the Gila organizers couldn't be happier about it.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 9:50 pm Djokovic sets up Federer meetingReigning champion Novak Djokovic will play Roger Federer in the semi-final of the Rome Masters, while Rafael Nadal also reaches the last four.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 9:03 pm Kroenke becomes Arsenal's biggest shareholderAmerican Stan Kroenke has become Arsenal's biggest shareholder after increasing his club stake to 28.3 percent.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 May 2009 | 9:01 pm Gene Menez: Kentucky Derby PreviewSI.com's Gene Menez could go the easy route and predict I Want Revenge to win the Kentucky Derby. Instead, he's taking a horse that hasn't run in seven weeks.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 8:41 pm Allan Muir: NHL's NBC goof, more playoffs notesNHL hoping the Sidney-Alex dream clash doesn't end in OT nightmare.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 8:30 pm Andy Staples: New alliance embarrasses BCS, offers playoff hopeCould the wheels be in motion for (gasp!) a college football playoff?
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 8:15 pm Austin Murphy: Raiders continue to epitomize failureBased on one more bad draft, the woeful Raiders' plight will continue.
Source: SI.com | 1 May 2009 | 8:08 pm Pennetta comeback stuns JankovicFlavia Pennetta dumps defending champion Jelena Jankovic out of the Stuttgart Grand Prix in the last eight.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 7:47 pm Bollinger fizz hands Aussies winDoug Bollinger takes 5-35 to help Australia to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan, giving them victory in the one-day series with a game to play.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 6:52 pm Does anybody care about Beckham anymore?If Pele was a savior for soccer in America, David Beckham was just a star. And MLS will survive losing a star ...Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 May 2009 | 6:50 pm Hiddink hits back at Barca claimsChelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has denied the Blues were guilty of 'dirty tricks' in their draw with Barcelona.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 May 2009 | 4:48 pm Pennetta upsets champ Jankovic in Stuttgart quartersFlavia Pennetta rallied to upset defending champion Jelena Jankovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 Friday, lining up a semifinal with top-ranked Dinara Safina.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 May 2009 | 4:37 pm Makarova, seeking first title, reaches Morocco finalEkaterina Makarova reached the final of the Grand Prix SAR on Friday after beating Russian compatriot Alisa Kleybanova 6-2, 6-1.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 May 2009 | 4:33 pm Wenger backs Almunia England bidArsenal manager Arsene Wenger lends his backing to keeper Manuel Almunia's potential claim to play for England.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 May 2009 | 2:39 pm Reigning champ Djokovic among Rome semifinalistsRoger Federer and Novak Djokovic posted straight-set wins Friday to set up a meeting in the Rome Masters semifinals, and three-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced in the other half of the draw.
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