Cilic advances into second round on clay in Munich

Marin Cilic of Croatia eased into the second round of the BMW Open by beating German qualifier Dieter Kindelmann 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 May 2009 | 1:31 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 12:44 pm

Greinke first to 6 wins by crushing White Sox

Zack Greinke struck out 10 in a six-hitter and became the majors' first six-game winner with his second shutout in four starts, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 12:43 pm

Barcelona aims to break English domination

Barcelona bids to break English football's recent domination of the Champions League by beating Chelsea on Wednesday and preventing another Premier League showdown in the final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 12:31 pm

United refuse to comment on Ribery

Manchester United have refused to comment on reports of a £62.5million bid for Bayern Munich's France international Franck Ribery.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 11:48 am

Armstrong brings cancer awareness campaign to Rome

Lance Armstrong took his cancer awareness campaign to the Italian capital Tuesday as he prepared for his first Giro d'Italia. The seven-time Tour de France winner was meeting with cancer
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 11:38 am

Lance Armstrong heads international Astana team

The Astana cycling team on Tuesday named an international line-up to support Americans Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer in the Tour of Italy, which starts in Venice on Saturday. Six...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 11:23 am

Howard returns, leads Magic past Celtics in Game 1 (AP)

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, works the ball against Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins during the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal basketball playoff series in Boston,on Monday, May 4, 2009. The Magic won 95-90. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Stan Van Gundy isn't going to fret over the 28-point lead his team nearly blew in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The only score the Orlando Magic coach cares about is 1-0. Dwight Howard returned from his one-game suspension with 16 points and 22 rebounds and Orlando held off the late-charging Boston Celtics 95-90 in Game 1 on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 11:22 am

Steyn joins Springbok injury list

Francois Steyn has joined South Africa's growing list of casualties ahead of the Lions series.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 11:04 am

Clean sweep for China at table tennis worlds

China completed a clean sweep of all five titles at the World Table Tennis Championships Tuesday, with world number ones Wang Hao and Zhang Yining claiming the men's and women's singles...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 10:44 am

Madrid 2016: We never intended to spy on Rio

Madrid's 2016 Olympics bid said Tuesday that accusations it spied on a rival candidate had been blown out of proportion. The International Olympic Committee is evaluating the Spanish...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 10:44 am

Bourgoin seek Euro final change

Bourgoin ask European rugby's governing body to change the venue and date for their European Challenge Cup final against Northampton.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 10:43 am

Birmingham plan sensible approach

Birmingham owner David Gold says the club will be "realistic" about the amount available to spend when the Blues return to the Premier League next season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 10:13 am

Fergie's United focused on goals

Sir Alex Ferguson will order Man United to go for goals as they look to secure a place in the Champions League final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 10:12 am

Deschamps named as Marseille boss

Former World Cup-winning France captain Didier Deschamps will take over as coach of Olympique Marseille next season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 10:10 am

Howard returns, leads Magic past Celtics in Game 1

Stan Van Gundy isn't going to fret over the 28-point lead his team nearly blew in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The only score the Orlando Magic coach cares about is 1-0. Dwight Howard...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 10:09 am

Spain PM has 'reasonable hope' of 2016 Olympics

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Tuesday he had a "reasonable hope" that Madrid will be chosen to host the 2016 Games as experts from the International Olympic...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 9:49 am

Barton hit by Magpies suspension

Newcastle suspend midfielder Joey Barton until further notice.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 9:40 am

Deschamps to replace Gerets as Marseille coach

Former France captain Didier Deschamps will take over as Marseille coach from Eric Gerets next season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 9:38 am

Euro Action, May 2-3

Don't take your eyes off the ball or you might miss out as the best leagues in Europe hit the home stretch.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 9:36 am

Fergie expects Man Utd to deliver knockout blow (AFP)

Manchester United's Irish defender John O'Shea(C) celebrates with teammates Darren Fletcher(L) and Rio Ferdinand after scoring against Arsenal during their UEFA Champions league semi final first leg football match in Manchester. Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Arsenal that United only need one goal to kill off Tuesday's Champions League semi-final.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Arsenal that Manchester United only need one goal to kill off Tuesday's Champions League semi-final.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 9:26 am

Deschamps to take over as coach at Marseille

France World Cup hero Didier Deschamps is to take over from Eric Gerets as manager of Marseille next season, the club announced on its website on Tuesday. The Belgian has guided the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 9:20 am

Man Utd make record offer for Ribery

Manchester United have offered Bayern Munich 70 million euros for French midfielder Franck Ribery, in a deal which would set a new world record, the Guardian newspaper reported Tuesday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 9:13 am

Deschamps to replace Gerets as Marseille coach

Didier Deschamps will take over as Marseille coach from Eric Gerets next season. Marseille announced on its Web site Tuesday that Deschamps, a former France midfielder, has agreed to a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 8:54 am

Zhang wins women's singles at worlds table tennis

Reigning world number one Zhang Yining won the women's singles event at the World Table Tennis Championships Tuesday, beating defending champion Guo Yue to regain the title she won in 2005.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 8:52 am

Higgins targets more world titles

New world champion John Higgins sets his sights on adding to his collection of world titles after winning his third Crucible crown with victory over Shaun Murphy.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 8:51 am

China sweeps all golds at table tennis worlds

Wang Hao defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in the men's singles final Tuesday to give China an impressive sweep of the gold medals at the table tennis world championships. The top-seeded...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 May 2009 | 8:39 am

Wenger: Emirates fans will be vital

Arsene Wenger feels the Emirates Stadium crowd can prove "vital" in Arsenal's quest to defeat holders Manchester United on Tuesday night.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 8:06 am

Ankiel's headfirst crash overshadows Howard's slam (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Rick Ankiel is taken off the field on a cart after catching a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Feliz then hitting the outfield wall during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 8:03 am

Eboue confident of toppling United

Emmanuel Eboue says his Arsenal team-mates believe they can see off Manchester United and book their place in the Champions League final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 7:56 am

Red Sox 6, Yankees 4: Girardi Sparks Yankees, but Rally Fizzles in 9th

During an interlude to a cold, rain-delayed game at Yankee Stadium, Manager Joe Girardi lit a fire under his chilled players, but it was not enough to prevent a Red Sox victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:46 am

Hiddink holds key to stars' futures

Guus Hiddink has warned Chelsea's players their future could be in his hands - even though his future is not at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 May 2009 | 7:46 am

Symonds picked for Twenty20

Australia name controversial all-rounder Andrew Symonds in their 15-man squad for the World Twenty20, with Brett Lee and David Warner also included.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 7:41 am

Looking for Ways to Revive Popularity

Old-fashioned outfits and whisper-quiet settings — even in the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England — create a sleepy, old-world image snooker is trying to update.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:31 am

Arash Markazi: Rockets' fourth-quarter domination of Lakers five games in the making

By forcing Kobe Bryant to go at it alone, the Rockets put an end to their Lakers jinx, claiming Game 1 of the West semis 100-92, says SI.com's Arash Markazi.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 7:22 am

Joba's mom jailed on suspicion of selling meth

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is jailed in Nebraska and facing a felony charge after being arrested on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 7:20 am

Chicago Cubs put ace Carlos Zambrano on DL

Cubs aces Carlos Zambrano was put on the disabled list Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 7:19 am

Red Sox win in first try at new Yankee Stadium

Mike Lowell and Jason Bay homered as the Red Sox won their first game at the new Yankee Stadium.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 7:19 am

Goal: Lucas Radebe Awaits South Africa’s Big Moment

Lucas Radebe, a former star defender with Leeds United, now serves as a roving ambassador for South African tourism as the country prepares to host next month’s Confederations Cup and next year’s World Cup.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:10 am

Aussies to retain Ashes - Boycott

Geoffrey Boycott insists England are in no shape to reclaim the Ashes from Australia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Ervin Santana passes first test

Right-hander throws 60 pitches in a rehab start at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. John Lackey to make a rehab start at triple-A Salt Lake.

If all goes well, the Angels could have right-handers Ervin Santana and John Lackey back as early as next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said Monday.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers, not the Lakers, are offering fresh approach

It's Monday night, I am here at Staples Center of all places watching this debacle, still thinking more and more these days how lucky we are to have such a good team in town.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

For Lakers, it's time for that tough question

Their play in Game 1 loss to Rockets raises the issue again if they have the makeup needed to win an NBA title. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers remain perfect at home

Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier homer and Dodgers improve to 11-0 at Chavez Ravine with easy win over Diamondbacks.

What part of this wasn't expected?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Ron Artest takes direct approach

The Houston Rockets' star doesn't mince words when expressing his opinion about who's the best in the NBA. There's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

James Stewart hangs on for 'toughest' supercross title

Chad Reed, needing a victory in the season's final race, comes up short. James Stewart's supercross season got off to an ugly start in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks' goaltender Jonas Hiller shows he belongs in big game

He holds his own in 59-save, triple-overtime victory, which doesn't surprise goaltending guru Francois Allaire. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Ron Artest takes direct approach

The Houston Rockets' star doesn't mince words when expressing his opinion about who's the best in the NBA.

There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

James McDonald gets some help from Charlie Hough

Demoted from the rotation, Dodger seeks some advice from his former pitching coach.

Back from a two-day visit with his mentor, James McDonald said he was ready to alter the course of his trying rookie season in a new role.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

For Lakers, it's time for that tough question

Their play in Game 1 loss to Rockets raises the issue again if they have the makeup needed to win an NBA title.

After a couple of weeks worth of Hoop Dreams, Hollywood's team spent Monday night living out a different sort of classic.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Ervin Santana passes first test

Right-hander throws 60 pitches in a rehab start at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. John Lackey to make a rehab start at triple-A Salt Lake. If...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Ducks' goaltender Jonas Hiller shows he belongs in big game

He holds his own in 59-save, triple-overtime victory, which doesn't surprise goaltending guru Francois Allaire.

Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller wasn't sure how his body and mind would stand up to more than 100 minutes of tense, Tomas-Holmstrom-in-your-face playoff hockey Sunday at Detroit.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers, not the Lakers, are offering fresh approach

It's Monday night, I am here at Staples Center of all places watching this debacle, still thinking more and more these days how lucky we are to have such a good team in town.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Mike Napoli stays hot at the plate

Designated hitter gets four hits, has reached base nine times in a row.

Monday dawned dreary and overcast in Oakland, the kind of day that makes you want to stay inside in front of a television.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers are stopped cold by Rockets in Game 1

Lakers can never find a rhythm against rugged defense of the Rockets, who thoroughly outplay them to win, 100-92, and steal home-court advantage in second-round playoff series. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers are stopped cold by Rockets in Game 1

Lakers can never find a rhythm against rugged defense of the Rockets, who thoroughly outplay them to win, 100-92, and steal home-court advantage in second-round playoff series.

That was unexpected, and uncomfortable, for the Lakers and, in the end, unfortunate for them too.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Kobe Bryant yields MVP throne to LeBron James

Lakers' star, who won the award for the first time last year, finishes a distant second in voting this time. Lakers can't disagree with the result but wonder about the margin.

When Lakers fans chant "M-V-P" at games, it will no longer be entirely accurate this season.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Mike Napoli stays hot at the plate

Designated hitter gets four hits, has reached base nine times in a row. Monday dawned dreary and overcast in Oakland,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

Dodgers remain perfect at home

Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier homer and Dodgers improve to 11-0 at Chavez Ravine with easy win over Diamondbacks. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 May 2009 | 7:00 am

N.B.A. Player’s Parents Working Hard in the Paint

The Denver Nuggets’ Linas Kleiza is the rare professional athlete whose parents may have more specialized and unusual job skills. Both are artists.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:48 am

Striking Out 10, Greinke Is First To Reach 6 Wins

Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano is out two to three weeks after being placed on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:42 am

Rockets Outmuscle Lakers 100-92 in Series Opener

Yao Ming scored 28 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a physical 100-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:41 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Celtics Fall Behind Early, Then Fall Short to Orlando

Dwight Howard had 16 points and 22 rebounds, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Boston Celtics, 95-90, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:27 am

Hawks’ Talent Was Burnished by Playoff Loss in 2008

The lessons the Atlanta Hawks learned in their seven-game duel last year with the Boston Celtics will remain pertinent as the Hawks face the Cleveland Cavaliers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:26 am

Rodriguez Could Rejoin the Yankees on Friday

Alex Rodriguez may return to the Yankees on Friday, a week before the projected date for his comeback from hip surgery, Manager Joe Girardi said Monday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:24 am

Ortiz in a Slump, With No Homers to His Name

As ferocious and reliable a hitter as David Ortiz has been for the Boston Red Sox for the last six seasons, he has spent the first month of 2009 in an awful drought.


Source: NYT > Sports | 5 May 2009 | 6:23 am

Ridsdale backs under-fire Jones

Peter Ridsdale rejects calls for sacking boss Dave Jones after Cardiff missed out on a Championship play-off place.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 May 2009 | 6:12 am

Rangers forward Markus Naslund retires (AP)

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2008 file photo, New York Rangers' Markus Naslund, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring against Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Prague. Naslund, a five-time All-Star, announced Monday, May 4, 2009, that he is retiring from professional hockey, ending his 15-year career. The 35-year-old forward had one season left on a two-year deal he signed with the Rangers last summer. He spent more than 11 seasons with Vancouver after starting his career in Pittsburgh.  (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)AP - Markus Naslund wrapped up a 15-year NHL career when he retired Monday after just one season with the New York Rangers.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 6:05 am

Allan Muir: Ovechkin, Crosby play 'Anything you can do ...'

Two stars. Two hat tricks. But it was Alex Ovechkin who got the better of Sidney Crosby as his Capitals won 4-3 to go up 2-0 on the Penguins, writes Allan Muir.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 5:58 am

Rockets outmuscle Lakers 100-92 in series opener (AP)

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, of China, right, looks to make a pass while being defended by Los Angeles Lakers' Trevor Ariza during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff series in Los Angeles on Monday, May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - Blood flowed, players were sprawled on the court and the Houston Rockets came into Staples Center and outmuscled Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 5:56 am

Ovechkin's hat trick hands Capitals 2-0 lead

Alex Ovechkin got his first playoff hat trick, so did Sidney Crosby, but his third one was too little, too late for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 5:19 am

Magic build huge lead, hold off Celts in Game 1

The Magic built a big lead before holding on to beat the Celtics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 5:05 am

St. Louis Cardinals' Rick Ankiel carted off after collision with wall

Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel was injured after a collision with the wall on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 5:03 am

Ankiel carted off field after slamming into wall (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Rick Ankiel gives a thumbs up as he is taken off the field on a cart after catching a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Feliz and hitting the outfield wall during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Rick Ankiel was carted off the field with his head and neck immobilized, then taken to a hospital for tests after the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder slammed headfirst into the fence following a running catch Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 4:59 am

OSHA begins investigation of Dallas Cowboys' practice facility

Government inspectors sorted through the Cowboys' flattened practice facility Monday, trying to figure out why fierce winds sent the tentlike structure crashing during a rookie workout session.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 4:41 am

Howard leads Magic to 95-90 win over Celtics (AP)

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, works the ball against Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins during the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal basketball playoff series in Boston,on Monday, May 4, 2009. The Magic won 95-90. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Dwight Howard returned from his one-game suspension to get 16 points and 22 rebounds Monday night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the late-charging Boston Celtics 95-90 in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 4:28 am

Nuggets' Martin fined $25,000 for Dirk takedown

The NBA has fined Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin $25,000 for throwing Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki to the floor in the opener of their second-round playoff series.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 4:09 am

New York Mets move Oliver Perez to bullpen

Oliver Perez is taking his 9.97 ERA to the Mets' bullpen.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 3:41 am

LeBron easily earns first MVP award; Kobe 2nd

AP source: LeBron James has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 3:30 am

Inspectors examine Cowboys' facility

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys' special teams coach was set for surgery Monday on his fractured cervical vertebrae after the team's tentlike practice facility collapsed in fierce wind.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 3:10 am

Seahawks sign FB David Kirtman (AP)

AP - The Seattle Seahawks have signed fullback David Kirtman to a one-year contract.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 2:41 am

Ovechkin, Crosby both score 3; Caps beat Pens 4-3 (AP)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates after scoring his third goal of the game past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and Sergei Gonchar (55), from Russia,during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Monday, May 4, 2009, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 and lead the best-of-seven games series 2-0. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - Alex Ovechkin got his first playoff hat trick. Sidney Crosby matched him, but his was too little, too late.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 2:11 am

Alex Rodriguez homers again, plays 7 innings in field

Alex Rodriguez hit a long homer, played seven innings in the field and drew a walk off Philadelphia's J.C. Romero on Monday in his latest extended spring training game.
Source: ESPN.com | 5 May 2009 | 1:25 am

LeBron James returns home to collect NBA MVP (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James shares a laugh with his head coach Mike Bown before accepting the NBA Most Valuable Player award during a ceremony at James' alma mater, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, in Akron, Ohio on Monday, May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)AP - On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown's city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 May 2009 | 1:13 am

Rangers' Naslund calls it career after 15 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) -- Markus Naslund has decided to retire.



Source: SI.com | 5 May 2009 | 12:52 am

Cubs put Zambrano on DL with strained hammy

Carlos Zambrano is out two or three weeks after being placed on the disabled list due to a strained left hamstring.



Source: SI.com | 4 May 2009 | 10:35 pm

Muirfield named 2013 Open venue

The Royal and Ancient confirms Muirfield as the venue for the 2013 Open championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 May 2009 | 10:09 pm

Top-seeded Simon holds off Kendrick in Portugal

Top-seeded Gilles Simon beat American Robert Kendrick 6-3, 7-6 (7) Monday in the first round of the Estoril Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 May 2009 | 8:21 pm

Ted Keith: Fun-loving closer Bell off to perfect start as Hoffman's replacement

Trevor Hoffman left big shoes to fill, but Heath Bell looks game.



Source: SI.com | 4 May 2009 | 7:46 pm

Burns: 10 burning Champions League questions

The Champions League is nearing its conclusion, but Robert Burns still has questions. Starting with, can Man U make history?
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 May 2009 | 6:30 pm

Venus outlasts Safarova to advance in Rome

Venus Williams has won her opening match in the Italian Open, beating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 May 2009 | 5:35 pm

Peter King: Eagles put on a draft clinic

The Eagles' draft clinic, thoughts on the Favre-Vikings chatter & more.



Source: SI.com | 4 May 2009 | 4:35 pm

Second-ranked Serena: 'I'm the best in the world'

Serena Williams may be ranked second in the world but she believes there is no one better.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 May 2009 | 2:14 pm