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Roger Clemens, on Mike and Mike in the Morning, bashes book, holds firm to denials of drug useRoger Clemens ended his long media silence Tuesday on ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning," sticking to his story that he has never used performance-enhancing drugs and calling excerpts of a recently-released book about him "completely false."Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 2:31 pm New York Jets reportedly now have two disgruntled RBs, Leon Washington and Thomas JonesTwo of the New York Jets' top running backs -- Leon Washington and Thomas Jones -- are reportedly unhappy with their contracts and are skipping offseason workouts.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 2:31 pm Mark Cuban apologizes to Kenyon Martin and mother of Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban apologized to Kenyon Martin and his mother for comments made after Game 3 of the series against the Denver Nuggets.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 2:24 pm Boro's Alves to miss final gamesMiddlesbrough striker Afonso Alves will miss the last two games of the season after breaking his foot.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 2:22 pm Braves 8, Mets 3: Braves Snap Mets’ Seven-Game Winning StreakJohan Santana pitched superbly again but the Mets could not score behind him and played poor defense, resulting in the team’s first loss in eight games.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 2:11 pm Legendary Basketball Coach Herb Magee - Known as the 'Shot Doc' - Will Receive Honorary Doctorate at Philadelphia University Commencement May 17Magee, who will start his 50th year at PhilaU this fall, is one of the top-winning coaches in NCAA history PHILADELPHIA, May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 2:08 pm Jankovic to play at EastbourneWorld number four Jelena Jankovic will play at the Aegon International in June as the Eastbourne event hosts men's and women's tennis for the first time.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 2:06 pm SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Partners with Texas Rangers for 2009 Major League Baseball SeasonSpongeTech(R) Continues to Grow its MLB Team Sponsorship Portfolio NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. America's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 2:00 pm Clemens breaks silence, again denies drug use (AP)AP - Roger Clemens broke his silence Tuesday, again denying that former personal trainer Brian McNamee injected him with performance-enhancing drugs in his first public comments in more than a year.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 1:58 pm Friesan Fire to run in PreaknessFriesan Fire will run in Saturday's Preakness Stakes after the colt finished next-to-last as the wagering favorite in the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Larry Jones announced his decision...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 1:54 pm Clemens breaks silence, again denies drug useNEW YORK (AP) -- Roger Clemens has again denied that Brian McNamee injected him with performance-enhancing drugs in his first public comments in more than a year.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 1:51 pm Berlusconi outburst puts Ancelotti future in doubtAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has put the blame for finishing the season empty-handed on coach Carlo Ancelotti.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 1:46 pm Mine That Bird heads to PimlicoKentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is on his way to Pimlico. The 50-1 long shot and trainer Bennie Woolley Jr. left Barn 42 at Churchill Downs Tuesday morning to make their way east toSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 1:31 pm Clemens breaks silence, again denies drug useRoger Clemens has again denied that Brian McNamee injected him with performance-enhancing drugs in his first public comments in more than a year. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 1:06 pm Arshavin 'baffled' by Gunners roleAndrey Arshavin has admitted he is 'baffled' by manager Arsene Wenger's decision to employ him in a left midfield role for Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 1:03 pm America's Premier Pro Water Skiing and Wakeboarding Competition, Global Invitational 2009, hits West Michigan June 27, 2009Participants will compete for nearly $30,000 in prize money ALLENDALE, Mich., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Water Skiing and Wakeboarding will unite, underSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 1:00 pm Toure open to new Gunners dealDefender Kolo Toure has hinted he would be open to signing a new contract at Arsenal despite being linked with a move away from the Emirates.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 12:57 pm Switzerland to travel to Italy for Davis Cup playoffLONDON - With or without Roger Federer, Switzerland must travel to Italy in September to try to keep its spot in the top tier of the Davis Cup. Italy and Switzerland were drawn TuesdaySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 12:47 pm Churchill Downs seeks to drop seven spring race days, six stakes racesLEXINGTON, Ky. - Churchill Downs will ask the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to let the track drop seven race days from the 2009 spring meet. The commission convenes Tuesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 12:47 pm Coach Hamberg to leave LiverpoolLiverpool's academy technical director Piet Hamberg is to leave the Premier League club at the end of the season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 12:43 pm Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker fined but not suspended for punching Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron WardHurricanes forward Scott Walker will not be suspended but was fined $2,500 by the NHL for throwing a punch that may have broken a bone in Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward's face.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 12:32 pm Tuesday's gossip columnMan Utd eye Wigan's Valencia, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 12:16 pm Abu Dhabi F1 circuit emerging from desertRacing against the clock, 11,000 workers toil beneath the blazing sun to construct the Yas Marina circuit that will host the UAE's first grand prix on November 1. Excavators,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 12:12 pm Kids Can Enjoy Some Mobile Mentoring This SummerLunch Your Tummy Right Tour Gears Up To Feed Kids' Success MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From biking to tumbling, cheering to skateboarding,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 May 2009 | 12:05 pm Orlando Magic fan demands apology from Boston Celtics' Glen DavisThe father of the 12-year-old boy bumped by Celtics big man Glen "Big Baby" Davis after Sunday's game-winning shot is demanding an apology.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 12:03 pm Rafa thrilled with Kuyt contributionLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez has assured Dirk Kuyt he will always be in his starting line-up after likening him to the Duracell Bunny.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 11:38 am Bill Trocchi: Cavs' sweep just another step in title questWith a sweep of the Hawks, the Cavs are on to the East finals. But an 84-74 ousting of Atlanta isn't cause for the title favorites to celebrate, says Bill Trocchi.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 11:34 am Japanese teen Ishikawa to play PGA Championship (AP)AP - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa has received a special invitation to play in the PGA Championship.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 11:34 am Get out the brooms: Cavs complete sweep of Hawks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 11:31 am Straka selected as new Czech Republic coachFrantisek Straka was selected as the Czech Republic's new coach on Tuesday, replacing Petr Rada who was fired last month because of poor results in World Cup qualifying.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 11:29 am Casillas tired of Ronaldo talkReal Madrid's Iker Casillas has urged the club to dampen their lingering interest in Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 11:01 am Anelka agent rules out Blues exitThe agent of Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has rejected claims the Blues are considering allowing the Frenchman to leave Stamford Bridge.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 10:44 am Euro Action, May 9-10It's the final stretch but it's far from done and dusted as Europe's elite leagues go for the jugular.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 10:03 am Shearer tells Newcastle to build on derby win (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 9:40 am Ferrari to discuss future in F1Ferrari will meet on Tuesday to discuss their future involvement in Formula 1 racing.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 9:16 am Injury ends Solomona's seasonBradford Bulls forward David Solomona will miss the rest of the season with a dislocated shoulder.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 9:10 am Kane's trick helps Blackhawks move past Canucks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 8:55 am Lowe beats Santana as Braves end Mets' streak at 7 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 8:54 am Shearer cautious despite victoryNewcastle boss Alan Shearer warns his side their fight to remain in the Premier League is far from over.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 7:46 am Newcastle United 3-1 MiddlesbroughNewcastle scored a vital 3-1 derby victory against Middlesbrough to move out of the relegation zone just above Hull.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 May 2009 | 7:24 am Redknapp plans Spurs alcohol banTottenham manager Harry Redknapp vows to introduce an alcohol ban after Ledley King was arrested for an alleged assault outside a London nightclub.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 7:17 am Quitting was an option for Michael ChangHowever, the teenager played on during the 1989 French Open and it became his defining moment.Michael Chang almost quit.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks can prove a lot in Game 6They can repeat the sorry effort they mustered in the Game 5 loss, or they can play like the energetic, cohesive group that took a 2-1 series lead.The Ducks can define themselves and their season tonight.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Humbling the Lakers can be a lesson in futilityTheir embarrassing loss in Game 4 to Rockets indicates they haven't grasped the concept of taking every playoff game seriously.On the positive side for the Lakers, they're really learning their lesson this spring.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Plate discipline is lacking for AngelsDespite being stressed in spring training, it hasn't carried into the season, especially for Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar.Remember that renewed emphasis on plate discipline the Angels stressed in spring training? It hasn't exactly carried over into the regular season, especially for two young players the team was focusing heavily on, Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Red Wings' depth is a source of strengthDucks have taken a pounding, as Detroit seems to have a defenseman ready for every situation.Indeed, the benefit of having so many capable defensemen could not have been better illustrated by the Detroit Red Wings on Monday before and after practice on the eve of Game 6 in their second-round series with the Ducks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez's prescription for suspensionDodgers slugger had not obtained a therapeutic-use exemption for HGC, so he dropped his appeal of the 50-game ban. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am For Dodgers' Chad Billingsley, they were educational gamesThe right-hander, who sports a National League-leading 5-1 record, will refer to his woes against the Phillies in last year's playoffs only as a 'learning experience.'The "learning experience," as Chad Billingsley likes to call it, is something he doesn't like to talk about much.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lamar Odom isn't the only one questionable for LakersForward might miss Game 5, as Lakers hear criticism from many fronts.The Lakers reconvened Monday morning, some a little "somber," others a "little grumpy," and that was before Lamar Odom was determined to be questionable for Game 5 tonight against the Houston Rockets.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez's prescription for suspensionDodgers slugger had not obtained a therapeutic-use exemption for HGC, so he dropped his appeal of the 50-game ban.Manny Ramirez abruptly dropped an appeal of his drug suspension within hours of a scheduled hearing last week, cornered not by test results but by a prescription for a banned substance that appeared in his medical records, sources told The Times.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Wilson vows not to forget Casey Blake's mocking gestureSan Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson said he wouldn't forget that Casey Blake mocked the cross-armed gesture he makes after every save as a tribute to his faith and deceased father.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Seating is fans' main concern at remodeled Pauley PavilionDonors for the $185-million project can be expected to get priority over longtime ticket holders. The color drawings...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Seating is fans' main concern at remodeled Pauley PavilionDonors for the $185-million project can be expected to get priority over longtime ticket holders.The color drawings depict a sleek, modernized arena, complete with terra cotta accents along the facade, a grand lobby and row after row of new seats.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 May 2009 | 7:00 am Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin Vows to ‘Handle’ Mavericks Owner Mark CubanCuban and Martin’s mother were involved in a brief confrontation in the heated aftermath of Game 3 of the teams’ Western Conference semifinal series.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 6:53 am Sources: Manny Ramirez's medical records sealed fateSources say that Manny Ramirez's own medical records clinched his 50-game suspension.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 6:48 am Hook's best position not settledWales caretaker coach Robin McBryde says James Hook's best position has yet to be determined.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 May 2009 | 6:24 am Allan Muir: Fittingly, the most compelling series in years will boil down to Game 7The NHL's most compelling matchup in years is going the distance, says Allan Muir. The Capitals slipped past the Penguins 5-4 in overtime to force a Game 7.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 6:15 am Dirk has 19 of 44 in fourth as Mavs nip NuggetsDirk Nowitzki scored 19 of his 44 points in the fourth quarter to help the Mavericks fend off the Nuggets on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 6:11 am Martin miffed by Cuban's 'thugs' remark to momAn unlikely sideshow developed prior to Monday night's Game 4 of the Mavericks-Nuggets series: Mark Cuban vs. Kenyon Martin's mother.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 5:53 am Steckel's goal wins it 5-4 for Caps in OT (AP)AP - The Washington Capitals supposedly can't win without Alex Ovechkin scoring. They can't win an overtime playoff game. They can't beat the Pittsburgh Penguins when a series is on the line.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 5:53 am Bidder Up: Yankees and City Reach Deal to Sell Stadium MemorabiliaThe Yankees said Monday that they would pay New York City $11.5 million for the right to sell the city-owned memorabilia from the stadium, which closed last season.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:47 am After Fall, Vande Velde Withdraws From Giro d’ItaliaAlessandro Petacchi of Italy won his second stage in the Giro d’Italia, but two American riders with the Garmin-Slipstream team fell, including Christian Vande Velde.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:46 am Reflections From Dom DiMaggio on His Often-Overlooked Hitting StreakDom DiMaggio, who died last Friday, told The Times’ Alan Schwarz the story of his 34-game hitting streak in 1949.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:45 am Capitals 5, Penguins 4, OT: Deflection in Overtime Helps Capitals Force Game 7Dave Steckel scored 6 minutes 22 seconds into overtime, tipping in a shot by Brooks Laich to give Washington a victory.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:44 am Role Players Have Mended the Fraying CelticsThe Celtics’ championship fabric, particularly on the decimated front line, has changed beyond the glaring and damaging absence of the injured Kevin Garnett.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:42 am Unplanned Workout for Winner of DerbyMine That Bird earned an unscheduled workout at Churchill Downs after his trainer, Chip Woolley, decided the small bay gelding needed to burn some energy.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:39 am Giants’ Rhett Bomar Is Working His Way Back From a MistakeRhett Bomar, a top recruit out of high school who was kicked out of Oklahoma, is trying to make the Giants as a reserve quarterback.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:38 am Sports of The Times: The Off-Season: Time for Favre to UnretireIf Minnesota opens the door, Brett Favre should step in. He always wanted to be there, the rival of his team in Green Bay, in order to get revenge.Source: NYT > Sports | 12 May 2009 | 5:37 am No deep concern for PedroiaDustin Pedroia does not worry about his home run total, but for now he can't help notice it. He hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season, a towering drive over the Green Monster. In his next 127...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 5:34 am Report: Manny had elevated testosterone levelBRISTOL, Connecticut (AP) -- Manny Ramirez's positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and a lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him, ESPN.com reported Monday.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 5:16 am AL now a den of thievesThe style of the two major leagues became ingrained over the years. The American League method relied on some slugger bashing a three-run homer. If you wanted speed and strategy, that was the domain of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 5:07 am For Dodgers' Chad Billingsley, they were educational gamesThe right-hander, who sports a National League-leading 5-1 record, will refer to his woes against the Phillies in last year's playoffs only as a 'learning experience.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 5:03 am Wilson vows not to forget Casey Blake's mocking gestureSan Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson said he wouldn't forget that Casey Blake mocked the cross-armed gesture he makes after every save as a tribute to his faith and deceased father.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 4:55 am A dizzying turnHe used to catch 95-mile-per-hour fastballs fired by Pedro Martínez, Bret Saberhagen, and Jon Lester in spring training. Now former Red Sox prospect John Nathans catches a large red rubber ball lobbed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 4:54 am Humbling the Lakers can be a lesson in futilityTheir embarrassing loss in Game 4 to Rockets indicates they haven't grasped the concept of taking every playoff game seriously. On the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 4:36 am Lee figures to receive starting nodLooking for more backcourt production, the Magic are expected to return rookie shooting guard Courtney Lee to his starting role for Game 5 in Boston tonight.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 4:31 am Allen's best has been missingAs odd as it may sound, you have to scroll down a bit to find Ray Allen on the list of the Celtics' top playoff scorers.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 May 2009 | 4:30 am Kane, Toews help Blackhawks clinch series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 4:28 am LeBron scores 27 as Cavs win 84-74, sweep Hawks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 4:14 am Cavs finally in close game but still sweep HawksThe Cavaliers finally played a close playoff game but still completed a sweep of the Hawks on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 4:11 am Report: Ramirez had elevated testosterone level (AP)AP - Manny Ramirez's positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and a lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him, ESPN.com reported Monday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 May 2009 | 2:57 am Minnesota Vikings still interested in Brett Favre, team president Mark Wilf saysMinnesota Vikings president Mark Wilf says the team is still interested in Brett Favre.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 2:12 am NASCAR needs banned-drugs list, expert saysA prominent authority on drug testing says the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield further enhances his belief that the sport needs to provide a public list of banned substances to protect itself legally.Source: ESPN.com | 12 May 2009 | 12:35 am Ex-Jag WR Williams gets probation in drug caseHOUSTON (AP) -- NFL receiver Reggie Williams must serve two years of probation for cocaine possession in a case in which a electric Taser was used to subdue him.
Source: SI.com | 12 May 2009 | 12:30 am Lakers' Odom iffy for Game 5 with bruised backLos Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's Western Conference semifinals Game 5 against the Houston Rockets after an MRI and CT scan showed he has a bruised lower back.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 11:28 pm Valverde may miss Tour after banSpanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde is banned from racing in Italy for two years by the Italian Olympic Committee and may miss the Tour de France.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 May 2009 | 10:46 pm Cowboys asst. injured in collapse out of hospitalDALLAS (AP) -- Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis has been released from a Dallas hospital eight days after his neck was broken when the roof of the team's indoor practice facility collapsed during a storm.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 9:16 pm Vikings president: Team still interested in FavreMARSHALL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings president Mark Wilf says the team is still interested in Brett Favre.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 8:15 pm Peter King: How all 32 teams stack up right nowFrom Patriots to Browns, an early look at how all 32 teams stack up.
Source: SI.com | 11 May 2009 | 5:30 pm Sharapova to play singles in Warsaw next weekMaria Sharapova says she will be back on tour next week.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 May 2009 | 3:47 pm Wimbledon roof-test matches to air in U.S.ESPN Classic will air live coverage of the May 17 exhibition matches under Wimbledon's new Centre Court roof.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 May 2009 | 3:24 pm ITF suspends Gasquet after positive cocaine testTennis' world governing body suspended French tennis player Richard Gasquet on Monday following a positive test for cocaine, pending a hearing.
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