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Pakistan launch ICC legal actionPakistan's cricket board are to take legal action against the International Cricket Council for stripping them of the 2011 World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 12:40 pm Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly dies at 78Chuck Daly, who coached the original Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, died at age 78 Saturday morning, the Pistons said.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 12:27 pm NBA, Olympic coach Chuck Daly dies at 78 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 12:25 pm Boonen suspended after drugs testBelgian rider Tom Boonen is suspended following a positive test for cocaine.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 12:15 pm Fifa extends Ivory Coast inquiryFifa will interview members of the Ivorian Football Federation, police and other organisations as they probe the death of 19 supporters in Abidjan in March.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 12:11 pm Kobe Bryant and Lakers prove they can take care of businessHis strong start and aggressive all-around game set the tone for a key road victory over the Rockets without suspended starter Derek Fisher.His first shot was a 19-foot fall-away jumper. His second shot was 25-foot three-pointer. His third shot was a 22-foot jumper.
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Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 11:47 am Kobe Bryant and Lakers prove they can take care of businessHis strong start and aggressive all-around game set the tone for a key road victory over the Rockets without suspended starter Derek Fisher. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 11:47 am Live text - Saturday's footballRelegation-threatened West Brom, Hull and Sunderland are in Premier League action, while Millwall face Leeds in their League One play-off semi-final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 11:45 am NBA, Olympic coach Chuck Daly dies at 78Chuck Daly, who coached the original Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, died at age 78 Saturday morning, theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 11:41 am New York 4-1 San JoseJorge Rojas scored twice within a six-minute span to help the New York Red Bulls to a 4-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 11:27 am Raikkonen could quit F1 over reforms: reportFerrari Formula One ace Kimi Raikkonen said he could quit the sport over controversial plans to introduce a budget cap and a two-tier championship, according to the BBC Saturday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 11:17 am Wenger sticks to his guns on youthArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has vowed to persevere with his prudent transfer policy rather than spending "magic money" in the summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 11:17 am Wenger: Bendtner was 'set up' in pants-less photosArsenal manager Arsene Wenger claimed Nicklas Bendtner was "set up" after photographs showed the striker leaving a London nightclub with his pants falling down only hours after the team's exit from the Champions League semifinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 11:13 am NBA, Olympic coaching great Chuck Daly diesChuck Daly, who coached the original Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, died at age 78 Saturday morning, theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 11:10 am Former Pistons coach Daly dead at 78The Detroit Pistons say former coach Chuck Daly is dead at age 78. The team said Daly, who coached the United States to the 1992 Olympic gold medal after winning back-to-back NBA titles...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 10:48 am Rafa: We're United's biggest threatRafael Benitez believes Liverpool are 'best placed' to challenge Manchester United for Premier League supremacy in the coming seasons.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 10:48 am Red-hot Yossi ready for Irons reunionYossi Benayoun returns to former club West Ham on Saturday evening with Rafael Benitez believing he is in the best form of his Anfield career.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 10:46 am Live text - Rangers v CelticRangers host Old Firm rivals Celtic, with the visitors one point ahead at the top of the Scottish Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 10:38 am Cycclist Boonen faces ruin after second positiveBelgium's top cyclist Tom Boonen faces being axed from the Tour de France for the second consecutive year, criminal charges and being sacked from his team after a second positive test for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 10:37 am Fergie relishing Ron's red-hot runSir Alex Ferguson is relishing the chance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo continue his red-hot form over the closing weeks of the season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 10:36 am Massa on top as Ferrari shine in final practiceBrazilian Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen of Finland led a Ferrari one-two by topping the times in Saturday's final free practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. Britain's world...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 10:25 am Global downturn hits Kenyan runnersNAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan athletes are feeling the effects of the global economic downturn as European race organizers cut the benefits offered, a leading manager said.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 10:20 am Robinho tips City to be contendersRobinho believes Manchester City will be strong contenders for the Premier League title next season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 10:11 am Raul rejects City approachRaul has rejected an offer to join Manchester City, saying he wouldn't leave Real Madrid 'in his wildest dreams.'Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 May 2009 | 9:58 am Cyclist Boonen faces ruin after cocaine positiveBelgium's top cyclist Tom Boonen faces being axed from the Tour de France for the second consecutive year, and possible criminal charges, after a second positive test for cocaine. News...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 9:46 am Gonchar hurt by Ovechkin hit as Pens tie series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 9:43 am Kobe lets play do talking as Lakers take Game 3After jawing with Shane Battier and Ron Artest for much of Game 2, Kobe Bryant let his shooting send the message that the Lakers are back in control of the series. Bryant scored 33...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 9:42 am Kobe lets play do talking as Lakers take Game 3 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 9:42 am Benitez targets long-term successRafael Benitez believes Liverpool are in a better position than their rivals to challenge Manchester United for the league title during the coming seasons.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 9:28 am AZ's Van Gaal to take over at Bayern: reportLouis Van Gaal, the coach of newly crowned Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar, is set to take over at Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, according to reports on Saturday. According to Algemeen...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 May 2009 | 9:26 am Cy who? Verlander outpitches Lee as Tigers win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 9:16 am Live - Spanish Grand Prix qualifyingKimi Raikkonen is a shock early casualty in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 8:20 am Saturday's gossip columnRaul says Man City have made a bid to sign him but he wants to stay at Real Madrid, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 8:14 am Kobe, Lakers beat Rockets to take 2-1 series lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 7:51 am Russian Mogul Clashes With N.H.L. Over Ownership BidThe president of Russia's Continental Hockey League said the N.H.L. rebuffed his effortst to purchase a team, a claim the league has denied.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:38 am Bud Shrake, Sportswriter and Author, Dies at 77Mr. Shrake was sportswriter and novelist who collaborated with the legendary golf teacher Harvey Penick on the best-selling sports title of all time.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:30 am Dom DiMaggio Dies at 92; Played in His Brother’s ShadowMr. DiMaggio was a perennial All-Star with the Boston Red Sox and the brother of the Yankee Clipper.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:29 am Filly Pointed Toward Preakness, and Borel Is Happily on BoardCalvin Borel has agreed to get off the Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to ride the super filly Rachel Alexandra at the Preakness Stakes.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:23 am Yankees 4, Orioles 0: Rodriguez Hits the Ground SwingingOn his first at-bat in 2009, Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer, helping the Yankees to a 4-0 win over the Orioles.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:22 am Matt Kenseth takes Darlington Raceway pole; Jimmie Johnson hits wallThree-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has hit the wall during qualifying at Darlington Raceway and went for treatment to the infield care center.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 7:11 am Report: Favre sent X-rays of shoulder to VikingsIs Brett Favre healthy and hungry enough to end his retirement again? And how badly do the Minnesota Vikings want him?
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 7:06 am Sports of The Times: Aging Yanks May Need More Than Star SluggerAlex Rodriguez’s return, marked with a three-run homer, is a masking agent that hides some ugly truths.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:06 am Alex Cejka leads by two at the PlayersGerman is going for his first PGA Tour victory. Tiger Woods is 'just plodding along,' seven shots back. Two rounds...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Jockeys might play musical saddles for the PreaknessIf Mine That Bird jockey Calvin Borel switches horses, that could start a deluge of jockey changes.All of a sudden, heading into the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, the humans are stealing the show. It's enough to make a good thoroughbred rear up and whinny.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers show heart in TexasPlaying without starting point guard Derek Fisher, they defeat the Rockets to take a 2-1 lead in series.The Lakers were on their best behavior -- no ejections, no flagrant fouls and hardly any trash-talking.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Even Rockets fans know series with Lakers is overIt takes a fan with a red mohawk to face reality during Game 3 loss.Two days after Derek Fisher's Flying Elbow, the Lakers showed up in front of the Houston Rockets' red-faced neighbors and did it again.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Jordan Farmar gets the job done for LakersBackup point guard fills in nicely with Derek Fisher suspended. These had been lonely days for Jordan Farmar .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am It's all Sasha Vujacic's faultIf the Lakers could get some consistency from their sharp-shooter, they just run away with this NBA title. It...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks' turn to play follow the leaderThey beat Sharks by setting the tone for that series. Now they need to adjust to the Red Wings' changes. Randy...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Jordan Farmar gets the job done for LakersBackup point guard fills in nicely with Derek Fisher suspended.These had been lonely days for Jordan Farmar .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers show heart in TexasPlaying without starting point guard Derek Fisher, they defeat the Rockets to take a 2-1 lead in series. The Lakers...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Juan Pierre replaces Manny in left, if not in Dodgers fans' heartsThe speedy, slap-hitting veteran is the starting left fielder because of Ramirez's 50-game suspension. If he lacks Manny's power and charisma, it doesn't mean he can't help Dodgers.Watching Juan Pierre sit on the Dodgers' bench through the first five weeks of the season, it was obvious the hyperkinetic outfielder wanted to play in the worst way.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am A-Rod homers in season debutThe Yankees slugger hits a three-run shot in his first at-bat after recovering from hip surgery. Only Alex Rodriguez,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Palmer pitches Angels to winBullpen also is solid and Kendrick hits an inside-the-park home run in a 4-1 win over Kansas City. Returning to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am It's all Sasha Vujacic's faultIf the Lakers could get some consistency from their sharp-shooter, they just run away with this NBA title.It is inexcusable, the Lakers having to play five games against a team like Houston, and at times making it appear as if it's a struggle.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Shock and sadness in Manny Ramirez's old neighborhoodWashington Heights in upper Manhattan was still buzzing Friday with the news that a favorite son was suspended a day earlier for using a banned substance. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Offense stalls against Giants' Zito in 3-1 lossBillingsley absorbs his first loss of the season. Two more Dodgers streaks fell by the wayside Friday night. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks' turn to play follow the leaderThey beat Sharks by setting the tone for that series. Now they need to adjust to the Red Wings' changes.Randy Carlyle clearly outcoached his counterpart, Todd McLellan, during the Ducks' first-round playoff series against the Sharks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Offense stalls against Giants' Zito in 3-1 lossBillingsley absorbs his first loss of the season.Two more Dodgers streaks fell by the wayside Friday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez's absence acutely felt by DodgersA 3-1 loss to Giants drops L.A. to 0-2 without its suspended star. The team would like to have him around the clubhouse even if he can't play, but so far he's stayed incommunicado.Manny Ramirez might not be eligible to return to the field from his 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy until July 3, but the Dodgers want him back sooner than that.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 9 May 2009 | 7:00 am A-Rod homers on first pitch in Yankees' winAlex Rodriguez announced his return to the Yankees by hitting a three-run homer on the first pitch of his late-starting season and New York ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 6:59 am Armstrong Says He’ll Follow the Pace, Not Set ItIn his first Grand Tour since returning from retirement, Lance Armstrong said he would ride to support his American teammate Levi Leipheimer on the Astana team.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 6:57 am Lakers 108, Rockets 94: Keeping Their Poise, Lakers Reclaim Series EdgeThe Lakers shot just 44.2 percent and were outrebounded badly (51-36), but they held the lead for nearly the entire game.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 6:55 am Hurricanes 4, Bruins 1: Hurricanes’ Hottest Hand Gives Them 3-1 Series LeadThe Detroit Red Wings regained home-ice advantage from the Anaheim Ducks in large part because they solved goaltender Jonas Hiller.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 6:53 am Penguins 5, Capitals 3: Penguins Even Series as Ovechkin StumblesSidney Crosby scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday.Source: NYT > Sports | 9 May 2009 | 6:52 am Ferguson rules out spending spreeSir Alex Ferguson expects little transfer activity at Manchester United this summer, insisting there are no players he is keen to sign.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 6:33 am Poulter in the hunt at SawgrassIan Poulter continues his impressive form in the Players Championship at Sawgrass with the Briton ending his second round two shots off the lead.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 May 2009 | 6:32 am Verlander's 11 K, 2 hit shutout silences IndiansJustin Verlander struck out 11 and outpitched reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee for the second time in a week, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 6:07 am Brett Favre's health a factor in whether he might join Minnesota VikingsThe health of quarterback Brett Favre's throwing arm appears to be a pivotal factor in whether he indeed comes out of retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 6:06 am Short-handed Magic breeze to Game 3 victoryDwight Howard had 17 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to lift the Orlando Magic to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night and a 2-1 series lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 6:06 am SDSU's Strasburg tosses no-hitter vs. Air Force (AP)AP - San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 5:52 am Likely No. 1 pick Strasburg throws college no-noSAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night.
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 5:31 am Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez dislocates left shoulder vs. Milwaukee BrewersChicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez dislocated his left shoulder diving for a grounder in the third inning of Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 5:29 am Euro high leaves United keen to finish league mission (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 5:14 am Tim Layden: Storylines abound for PreaknessDerby-winning jockey Calvin Borel has a new horse for the Preakness.
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 5:03 am Ian Thomsen: Is it too much to ask for Celtics, Magic to play a compelling game?Sooner or later, the Magic and Celtics are going to play a competitive game in the Eastern semifinals. SI.com's Ian Thomsen hopes it comes sooner, like Sunday.
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 4:30 am Penguins overwhelm Capitals to even seriesThe Penguins shook off an opening-minute Washington goal, scored three times in less than 12 minutes in the first period against a suddenly vulnerable Simeon Varlamov and beat the Capitals 5-3 Friday night to even the series at two games each.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 4:30 am A-Rod's Back: Rodriguez leads Yankees over Orioles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 4:09 am Ochoa threatens to run away at Kingsmill (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 3:50 am Pens score 3 early, beat Caps 5-3 to even series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 May 2009 | 3:37 am Reiter: A-Rod gets back to doing what he does bestAlex Rodriguez has returned to his comfort zone, where he can now focus on crushing baseballs and forget about making public speeches, writes Ben Reiter.
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 3:03 am Alex Cejka leads Players Championship; Tiger Woods 7 backAlex Cejka served up more proof Friday that The Players Championship is full of surprises, not only on the devilish TPC Sawgrass but on the leaderboard.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 2:53 am Kenseth gets Darlington poleDARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway.
Source: SI.com | 9 May 2009 | 2:50 am Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan eyeing tight end Tony Gonzalez as big targetMatt Ryan isn't trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez.Source: ESPN.com | 9 May 2009 | 1:59 am Djokovic continues dominance at own Serbia tourneyTournament host and top seed Novak Djokovic extended his dominance of the inaugural Serbia Open by beating fellow countryman Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semifinals on Friday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 10:18 pm Blues refuse to put Drog on a leashGuus Hiddink has revealed Didier Drogba is unlikely to be disciplined by Chelsea for his antics at the Bridge.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 May 2009 | 7:59 pm Forget Manny. Watch these feel-good baseball storiesForget Manny. There are still plenty of great stories left in the game.
Source: SI.com | 8 May 2009 | 7:42 pm Berdych, Youzhny, Brands all reach semis in MunichTomas Berdych rallied past Lleyton Hewitt 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) Friday to reach the semifinals of the BMW Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 7:03 pm Don Banks: Six new playoff teams in, six old ones outSix teams that missed the playoffs in '08 that will get in next season.
Source: SI.com | 8 May 2009 | 5:57 pm Nalbandian to undergo surgery, miss up to 4 monthsDavid Nalbandian will undergo surgery next week on his right hip, which will rule him out for up to four months.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 5:34 pm Montanes rallies to beat top seed Simon in PortugalAlbert Montanes rallied to upset top-seeded Gilles Simon 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (4) Friday in the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 4:15 pm Pitino nixes NBA Kings' jobLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville says coach Rick Pitino is not interested in returning to the NBA.
Source: SI.com | 8 May 2009 | 3:23 pm Ivanovic out of Madrid, expects to defend FrenchAna Ivanovic has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of an injury, but expects to be fit in time to defend her French Open title.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 3:13 pm Safina sets up rematch with Kuznetsova in Rome finalTop-ranked Dinara Safina has outlasted Venus Williams 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the finals of the Italian Open, where she will play Svetlana Kuznetsova in an all-Russian clash.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 May 2009 | 2:40 pm Beckham reiterates desire to return to AC MilanMILAN (AP) -- David Beckham wants to return to AC Milan "as soon as possible" after the Major League Soccer season ends in November.
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