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Tennis star Gasquet suspended in cocaine case (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 11:38 am Iniesta upbeat over fitness raceBarcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says he expects to be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United despite picking up a thigh injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 11:24 am Rockets beat Lakers without Yao, even series 2-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 11:14 am Aussie Maher will coach GB womenTom Maher, who led Australia to Olympic medals in 1996 and 2000, has been appointed the new coach of the Great Britain women's team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 11:09 am Murray eyes top two breakthroughAndy Murray is hopeful of breaking up the dominance of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after becoming the first Briton to break into the world's top three.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 11:08 am Jones to captain Wales tour partyRyan Jones will continue as Wales captain on the two-Test summer tour to north America.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 11:06 am Norway, Denmark, Scotland win extra Europa spotsNorway, Denmark and Scotland have earned extra places in the qualifying round for next season's Europa League. Norway leads UEFA's Fair Play rankings, followed by teams from Denmark and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 10:53 am Guardiola wins appeal against 2001 positive testPep Guardiola has won his appeal against a positive test for the steroid nandrolone when he played for Brescia in the Serie A in 2001. Guardiola, who now coaches Barcelona, tested...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 10:51 am Giants beat Dodgers 7-5 in 13 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 10:50 am China pose tough team challengeEngland coach Julian Robertson admits China will be tough to topple at the world team championships after a 5-0 opening defeat to the hosts.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 10:26 am Cyclist Valverde's doping hearing held in RomeThe Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping tribunal has opened a hearing into drug allegations against Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde. The Italian Olympic Committee, or CONI, is...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 10:10 am USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition NFL Forecast '09MCLEAN, Va., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A special edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly devoted to the 2009 NFL season hits newsstands today, giving fans the ultimate preseason guide to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 9:30 am Hughes tight-lipped over Tevez talkManchester City boss Mark Hughes is remaining tight-lipped over reports he is weighing up a move for Argentine ace Carlos Tevez in the summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 9:27 am Hiddink hopeful over Drogba caseChelsea boss Guus Hiddink hopes Uefa will accept Didier Drogba's apology for his rant at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after the Blues' Champions League exit.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 9:26 am Premiership Action, May 9-10Strap yourself in for some awesome action as the Premier League clubs fight tooth and nail for some vital points.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 9:12 am Low-key Levi Leipheimer is a contender at GiroLance Armstrong's shout across the room came in handy. "You're talking to the winner of the Giro, you know that?" the seven-time Tour de France winner bellowed. Talking to Levi...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 9:03 am Carlo cools talk of Blues ultimatumAC Milan's Carlo Ancelotti has denied he has been set an ultimatum to agree to take over at Chelsea next season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 8:54 am Montgomery to coach Boks kickersFormer Springbok Percy Montgomery will join South Africa's coaching set-up for the British & Irish Lions Test series.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 8:36 am Big Baby's shot steals the Magic for CelticsGlen Davis never thought he could replace the "Big Ticket," merely hoping to fill in for injured All-Star Kevin Garnett.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:29 am Bruins bounce back, beat Hurricanes 4-0 in Game 5Things are getting chippy in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and that's OK with the Boston Bruins.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:29 am Cardinals overcome 5 homers to beat Reds in 10Paul Janish swung at the game's 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:24 am 'Proud' Hiddink hails Blues responseGuus Hiddink reflected on a mission accomplished after the 4-1 demolition of Arsenal Stadium secured Champions League football for Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 8:21 am Papelbon closes out big sports night in BostonThe crowd had barely stopped cheering the Bruins' and Celtics' highlights when Jason Bay lofted the go-ahead RBI double off the Green Monster. Then Jonathan Papelbon closed out a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:21 am Undrafted QB Wilson hoping for chance with FalconsJohn Parker Wilson waited all weekend to throw a pass to Tony Gonzalez. Finally, after Falcons coach Mike Smith dismissed the team on the last day of Wilson's first NFL mini-camp, the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Undrafted QB Wilson hoping for chance with Falcons (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Kerr's birdie on 15 gives her Michelob victory (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Kerr's birdie on 15 gives her Michelob victoryThere was a time not too long ago when Cristie Kerr's confidence was tenuous enough that she didn't allow herself to admit she was an elite golfer. Now, with a new mental approach...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Stenson shoots 66 to blow away field at Players (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Fergie brushes off Ronaldo reactionSir Alex Ferguson brushed off Cristiano Ronaldo's petulant reaction to his substitution at Old Trafford and said it was exactly what he wanted.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 8:20 am Latest battle of the sexes set for the PreaknessThe one that mattered most was voiced Sunday by the man heading up a group that last week paid between $3-4 million for Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra. After watching the filly...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 May 2009 | 8:15 am AW: Splashing cash not the answerArsene Wenger insists it is not all "doom and gloom" at Arsenal - and that his team's shortcomings will not be solved just by spending money.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 8:13 am Seattle Sounders 1-1 Los Angeles GalaxyMLS: Los Angeles stretched their unbeaten streak to six games with a draw against the short-handed Sounders.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 8:09 am Big Baby: Davis' buzzer beater lifts Celtics 95-94 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 8:07 am Barrichello may quit over ButtonRubens Barrichello says he will "hang up his helmet tomorrow" if he finds out Brawn are favouring team-mate Jenson Button.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 7:54 am Iniesta in doubt for Champions League finalBarcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta tore a right thigh muscle Sunday and is reportedly in doubt for the Champions League final against Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 7:24 am Spanish La Liga Roundup, May 10La Liga Roundup: Villarreal's late equalizer kept Barcelona from winning the league title on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 May 2009 | 7:20 am Dodgers’ Young Core Is Eager to Take It From HereReady or not, whether the Dodgers continue to sail along in the National League West will be tied largely to the performance of the heart of their young lineup.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:01 am Lakers get what they give when it comes to Game 4Their lack of effort, carelessness and laid-back demeanor in a playoff loss to the ravaged Houston Rockets is returned in kind.Yawn. What? This column is starting? Oh, well, OK, whatever.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Scot Shields supports own caseReliever has a strong outing after assuring the club that the tendinitis in his left knee is not affecting his delivery.Scot Shields has assured Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and pitching coach Mike Butcher that the patella tendinitis in his left knee is not affecting his delivery, though the reliever's 0-2 record and 9.31 earned-run average in his first 13 games might indicate otherwise.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Listless play has Ducks on the verge of eliminationThey are outclassed by Detroit in 4-1 defeat that gives Red Wings a 3-2 series lead.Let's allow defenseman James Wisniewski to sum up the Ducks' lame performance in a 4-1 loss to the Red Wings, a game that meant so much but inspired so little emotion from a team that once made its living on its heart and grit.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers should be red-faced; instead they're seeing redGame over, Phil Jackson meets with the media, mixes in a cuss word on national TV and goes on to say, "If you want to call it an embarrassing effort, T.J., go ahead and write it."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Guillermo Mota has rough outing in loss to GiantsReliever gives up runs in 12th and 13th innings of 7-5 loss to San Francisco.Asked a question about his 12th- and 13th-inning collapse that cost the Dodgers the final game of their three-game series with the San Francisco Giants, Guillermo Mota responded with a question of his own: Why was it that reporters only talk to relief pitchers when they lose games?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Owner says Dodgers can thrive despite Manny Ramirez scandalFrank McCourt says he was initially angered by news of the left fielder's positive drug test. 'The Dodgers are much bigger than Manny Ramirez or any player,' he says.Four days into Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt broke his silence.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels complete sweep of the RoyalsTorii Hunter's spectacular catch of a potential home run in the ninth inning helps preserve the third consecutive victory over Kansas City. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Galaxy ties Seattle Sounders, 1-1The Galaxy has not lost in its last six games. Alan Gordon headed in the tying goal off a feed from Mike Magee...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels complete sweep of the RoyalsTorii Hunter's spectacular catch of a potential home run in the ninth inning helps preserve the third consecutive victory over Kansas City.Torii Hunter has heard the rumblings about how he has lost a step, about how he didn't really deserve the eighth straight Gold Glove Award he won last season, about how he is an "average" center fielder in the eyes of some of baseball's new statistical gurus.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lamar Odom's injury gives Lakers one more reason to worryThe Lakers forward is scheduled for an MRI test and CT scan Monday after suffering a lower-back injury in a third-quarter spill.As if things weren't bad enough for the Lakers, they added injury to insult.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Guillermo Mota has rough outing in loss to GiantsReliever gives up runs in 12th and 13th innings of 7-5 loss to San Francisco. Asked a question about his 12th- and 13th-inning collapse...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Henrik Stenson dominates final round to win TPCMost eyes are on Tiger Woods as Swede shoots an almost flawless 66 for a four-shot victory. Come today, you might...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am No Yao for Rockets; plenty of 'ow' for LakersUndermanned and undersized without injured Yao Ming, Houston takes charge from the start and puts a major hurt on listless Lakers in 99-87 win that isn't nearly that close. Series is tied, 2-2. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Scot Shields supports own caseReliever has a strong outing after assuring the club that the tendinitis in his left knee is not affecting his delivery. Scot Shields ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am No Yao for Rockets; plenty of 'ow' for LakersUndermanned and undersized without injured Yao Ming, Houston takes charge from the start and puts a major hurt on listless Lakers in 99-87 win that isn't nearly that close. Series is tied, 2-2.The Lakers have talked about winning a championship since training camp began on a sunny September morning in El Segundo.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am Henrik Stenson dominates final round to win TPCMost eyes are on Tiger Woods as Swede shoots an almost flawless 66 for a four-shot victory.Come today, you might notice a new pre-shot routine on the first tee box at your private club or local muni.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 May 2009 | 7:00 am A flagrant abuse of authorityORLANDO, Fla. - Try to imagine what would happen today if we had another play like Kevin McHale's body slam of Kurt Rambis in Game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 6:55 am Marbury glad to get an assistORLANDO, Fla. - The death of Stephon Marbury's mentor/coach Robert "Mr. Lou" Williams Nov. 13, 2007, was understandably tough to deal with. Not even a week later, Marbury's aunt, Helen Thomas, passed away...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 May 2009 | 6:53 am Monday's gossip columnTottenham join the race to sign Tevez, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 6:52 am Golf’s Colorful Language Goes With Any GreenAre you conversant in the dialect of golf? Do you not only play golf but also revel in all of its idiosyncratic, peculiar lingo?Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:40 am Harness Racing Driver Jason Bartlett Will Take On the WorldJason Bartlett is the United States Trotting Association’s choice to compete in the 24th World Driving Championship from May 14 to 20 in Norway.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:32 am Analysis: An Owner Clears a Filly’s Preakness PathThe scheme to keep Rachel Alexandra out of the Preakness was likely derailed when Marylou Whitney said that if Rachel Alexandra was still 15th on the eligibility list she would not run her colt, Luv Gov.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:31 am Yankees 5, Orioles 3: Damon Stays Hot and Powers Yankees Past OriolesThe game swung from one side to the other on the weight of a pair of three-run homers, the decisive one by the Yankees’ Johnny Damon.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:31 am Ferguson coy over future of TevezManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson brushes aside questions about the future of striker Carlos Tevez.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 6:28 am Hunter’s Grab Saves the Game for the AngelsTorii Hunter made a leaping, home-run-saving catch in the ninth inning Sunday to help Los Angeles hold off the visiting Kansas City Royals, 4-3 on Sunday.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:28 am Roundup: Bruins Shut Out Hurricanes and Stay AliveTim Thomas stopped 19 shots for his first N.H.L. playoff shutout to lead the Boston Bruins to a victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:25 am Sports of The Times: Putting Country First, and a Career in JeopardyCaught in the cross-fire between the Rockets and a hard place, between capitalism and patriotism, Yao Ming chose China.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:24 am Rockets 99, Lakers 87: Rockets Defy Logic by Dominating Without YaoThe Houston Rockets defied the odds again Sunday afternoon — a day after losing Yao Ming to a broken foot — by routing the Los Angeles Lakers.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:23 am Thomsen: Davis, Celtics pull even with MagicGlen "Big Baby" Davis came up, well, big, writes SI.com's Ian Thomsen. Davis' buzzer beater sent the Celtics past the Magic 95-94 and notched the series 2-2.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 6:17 am Gasquet Confirms Positive Drug TestThe French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged that he has been told that he tested positive for cocaine, but said that he was innocent.Source: NYT > Sports | 11 May 2009 | 6:17 am Dallas Mavericks try to regroup after non-call, brutal lossThe Mavericks tried to regroup on Sunday after a tough loss to Denver on Saturday, in part because of a blown call.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 5:25 am Henrik Stenson wins The Players ChampionshipHenrik Stenson won The Players Championship with a flawless final round on the treacherous TPC Sawgrass, playing without a bogey for a 6-under 66 and a four-shot victory.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 5:23 am Papelbon escapes jam as Red Sox stop RaysJonathan Papelbon escaped a jam in the ninth and the Red Sox beat the Rays on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 4:58 am Davis' buzzer-beater sinks Magic, evens seriesGlen Davis made a 21-foot jumper as time expired to help the Boston Celtics hold off a furious rally and defeat the Orlando Magic 95-94 on Sunday night to even their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 4:22 am Bruins D Ward examined for broken facial bone (AP)AP - Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward left Sunday night's playoff game with what team doctors fear is a broken orbital bone after he was punched by Carolina's Scott Walker.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 4:17 am Bruins torch Hurricanes to stave off eliminationTim Thomas stopped 19 shots for his first NHL playoff shutout to help the Boston Bruins keep their season going with a 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday night.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 3:38 am Jon Heyman:Hurdle feeling pinch of slow start; Wedge might survive Tribe's funkClint Hurdle remains the Rockies' manager, but for how much longer?
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 2:57 am Red Wings dominate Ducks to claim 3-2 leadJohan Franzen, Jiri Hudler, Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 2:25 am Raphael Matos makes Indy 500 field as other rookies crashRookie Raphael Matos made the Indy 500 field as a number of other rookies crashed on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 2:24 am Bruins bounce back, beat 'Canes 4-0 in Game 5 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 2:20 am Livan settles, ushering Mets to 7th straight winLivan Hernandez survived a shaky start to go six innings and the New York Mets welcomed manager Jerry Manuel back from his one-game suspension with their seventh straight victory, 8-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 2:16 am Odds uncertain for Rachel Alexandra as Preakness entryRachel Alexandra breezed through an easy workout at Churchill Downs, but it still remains uncertain whether the 3-year-old filly will run in the Preakness.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 2:14 am Rockets rip Lakers 99-87 without Yao, even series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 May 2009 | 2:02 am Tennis star claims he's innocent of cocaine usePARIS (AP) -- French tennis player Richard Gasquet confirmed that he tested positive for cocaine at the Sony Ericsson Open in March, but maintained his innocence.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 1:47 am Norman Chad: Everyone, and with good reason, hates Celtics and their smug fansWhy should we hate the Celtics and their fans? Let me count the ways.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 1:45 am Matos makes Indy 500 field, other rookies crashINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis 500 rookies Mike Conway and Alex Tagliani have crashed in separate accidents.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 12:31 am Rockets even series, crush Lakers in Game 4Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23 and the Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece.Source: ESPN.com | 11 May 2009 | 12:29 am Owner won't block star filly from Preakness runOne of the co-owners of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird told SI.com he will not enter any other horses in the Preakness to block filly Rachel Alexandra from running. Mark Allen had told Horse Racing Television on Sunday afternoon that he was planning to enter winless 3-year-old Indy Express in the Preakness, which might have helped keep Rachel Alexandra out of the race and keep jockey Calvin Borel on Mine That Bird.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 12:24 am Jankovic ousts Llagostera in first round at MadridJelena Jankovic beat Nuria Llagostera of Spain 6-2, 6-1 Sunday to reach the second round of the Madrid Open, a joint ATP and WTA Tour tournament.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 May 2009 | 10:26 pm Report: Dodgers' McCourt furious with RamirezLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is furious with Manny Ramirez and is demanding that the star slugger speak to his teammates about the failed drug test that led to his 50-game suspension.
Source: SI.com | 10 May 2009 | 10:18 pm Berdych rallies past Youzhny to win BMW OpenTomas Berdych rallied from four points down in the decisive tiebreaker to beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in the final of the BMW Open Sunday for his first title of the year.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 May 2009 | 7:29 pm Djokovic gives Serbs extra treat with Belgrade titleTop-seeded Novak Djokovic beat unheralded Lukasz Kubot of Poland 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the Serbia Open final Sunday to win the first ATP Tour tournament held in his home country.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 May 2009 | 7:11 pm Gasquet confirms positive drug, says he's innocentFrench player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he's been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he's innocent.
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