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Wozniacki through to face SafinaDanish teenager Caroline Wozniacki and world number one Dinara Safina win their Madrid Open semi-finals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 1:33 pm Dinara Safina: They're jealous that I'm so young and No. 1Dinara Safina may just be the most underappreciated No. 1 in women's tennis.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 1:30 pm Rangers 2-1 AberdeenRangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a narrow victory over Aberdeen in a controversial match at Ibrox.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 1:23 pm Pedrosa takes pole at French GPDani Pedrosa snatches pole position for Sunday's French MotoGP from Jorge Lorenzo right at the end of qualifying.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 1:21 pm Safina to meet Wozniacki in Madrid finalTop-ranked Dinara Safina beat Switzerland's Patty Schnyder 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a Madrid Open final against Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki, who advanced after a 7-6 (1), 6-3...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 1:20 pm Ratner: NY arena project breaks ground this yearDeveloper Bruce Ratner says he is ready to break ground on a Brooklyn arena for the New Jersey Nets this year after an appeals court struck down a challenge to his Atlantic Yards project.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 12:55 pm Ratner: NY arena project breaks ground this year (AP)AP - Developer Bruce Ratner says he is ready to break ground on a Brooklyn arena for the New Jersey Nets this year after an appeals court struck down a challenge to his Atlantic Yards project.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 12:55 pm Wayman Tisdale, Oklahoma Sooners basketball legend, dies at 44Wayman Tisdale, the legendary Oklahoma Sooner who this year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, died Friday morning. He was 44.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 12:53 pm Wozniacki defeats Mauresmo in Madrid semi-final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 12:31 pm Pietersen, Cook punish Windies in test cricketKevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook did their best to make-up for lost time as they piled on the runs against the West Indies in the second Test here at the Riverside on Saturday. England...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 12:26 pm Flintoff in Twenty20 fitness raceAndrew Flintoff faces a race to be fit for England's World Twenty20 campaign.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 12:24 pm I needed to be alone - HiddinkGuus Hiddink made himself "unapproachable" at Chelsea for two days because he was so angry at the "injustice" of their Euro exit to Barcelona.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 May 2009 | 12:23 pm Irish Open halted by bad weatherHigh winds force organisers to suspend play early on the third day of the 3 Irish Open at Baltray.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 12:21 pm Japan beat S.Korea to retain Asian Five NationsDefending champions Japan trounced South Korea 80-9 on Saturday to take the HSBC Asian Five Nations crown for a second year running, reinforcing their status as Asia's top team. Japan...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 12:02 pm Wozniacki outguns Mauresmo in Madrid Open semi-finalMADRID (Reuters) - Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki powered to a 7-6 6-3 victory over former world number one Amelie Mauresmo to clinch a place in the final of the Madrid Open on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 11:24 am Bruce plays down Reds' title hopesWigan manager Steve Bruce says it will be "very difficult" for Liverpool to win the Premier League in the coming years.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 May 2009 | 11:21 am Live text - Scottish Premier LeagueRangers aim to leapfrog Celtic and move to the top of the Scottish Premier League with victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 11:13 am Phelps back in familiar spot - top of medal stand (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 11:05 am Phelps back in familiar spot - top of medal standMichael Phelps has made some dubious decisions on dry land. Get him in a pool, though, and it's a different story. Picking up where he left off in Beijing, Phelps won the first two...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 11:05 am Fergie thankful for Gunners helpSir Alex Ferguson claims equalling Liverpool's record of championship wins was the last thing on his mind when he joined United in 1986.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 May 2009 | 10:54 am Another Side of Kerouac: The Dharma Bum as Sports NutAlmost all his life Jack Kerouac played a fantasy baseball game of his own invention, a hobby that even close friends and fellow Beats never knew about.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 10:52 am Report: Madrid to sign Kaka if Perez winsReal Madrid will reportedly sign AC Milan's Kaka if presidential candidate Florentino Perez regains control of the club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 May 2009 | 10:18 am Upton's homer rallies Rays past Indians 8-7B.J. Upton's ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest comeback in Tampa Bay history and the gave the Rays an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 10:17 am Upton's homer rallies Rays past Indians 8-7 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 10:17 am Upton rallies Rays past Indians 8-7B.J. Upton's ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest comeback in Tampa Bay history and the gave the Rays an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 10:17 am Guus unsure of Ancelotti arrivalChelsea boss Guus Hiddink insists he does not know whether Carlo Ancelotti will be the man to replace him at Stamford Bridge next season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 May 2009 | 10:14 am Report: Favre talked healing strategy with doctor (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 10:13 am Former NFL star Bruce Smith faces DUI charge (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 10:13 am Canadian champ Mine That Bird aiming to repeat Derby shocker at PreaknessBALTIMORE - Canadian champ Mine That Bird is looking to win the second jewel of America's elusive Triple Crown today at the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes. The plucky gelding...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 10:06 am Live text - Premier LeagueMan Utd can wrap up their third consecutive Premier League title with a point at home to Arsenal in Saturday's early kick-off.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 10:01 am Friday's action on the diamondsAmerican League: Stuck in an offensive slump, the Chicago White Sox plan to shake things up with a new-look lineup and even a new, albeit temporary, manager this weekend. Aaron HillSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 May 2009 | 10:01 am Former Oklahoma great Tisdale dies at 44 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 9:57 am Lincicome takes Sybase lead as Alfredsson falters (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 9:54 am Former Red Sox slugger Rice to tour Cooperstown (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 9:53 am NASCAR won't reveal substance in Mayfield test (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 May 2009 | 9:50 am Live text - England v West IndiesEngland lose star batsman Kevin Pietersen for 49 after lunch on day three of the second Test against the West Indies.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 9:34 am Suzuki's 2 HRs rally Mariners past Boston 5-4Big Papi is now the big pinch-hitter. And with Boston trailing by a run, the struggling slugger stayed on the bench as Ichiro Suzuki's first two-home run game since 2005 rallied the Seattle Mariners from...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 9:18 am Women’s Golf Today: Nice Work, if You Can Get ItThe L.P.G.A. is staring at a tough lie, one that will require all of its skill and ingenuity to negotiate. What does the tour do when it has more talent and fewer tournaments?Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:31 am Rachel Alexandra Trying to Buck HistoryOnly a relatively small group of fillies have tried to win Triple Crown races and only a handful have pulled it off.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:14 am Cyclists Eager for Action on Blood-Profile PlanSome teams and riders have been wondering exactly when the International Cycling Union will start its groundbreaking antidoping plan.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:12 am Oldest in Tournament, Inkster Keeps Pace at SybaseJuli Inkster, long a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, is 48, the oldest of the 144 professionals playing in the $2 million Sybase Classic. But she says she can still win tournaments.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:11 am Mets 8, Giants 6: Mets Take Advantage of 9th-Inning Error to Rally Past GiantsOnce regarded as a team that scored early and disappeared late, the Mets have done the opposite in their first two games against the San Francisco Giants.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:09 am Two Wins for Phelps in Return to RacingDespite returning to training only eight weeks ago after the longest break of his career, Michael Phelps took up where he left off with victories in the 200-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:07 am Wayman Tisdale, Basketball Star Who Became Noted Jazz Musician, Dies at 44Mr. Tisdale excelled at basketball at the college, Olympic and professional levels, then conquered new horizons by developing his own style of playing jazz melodies on the bass guitar.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 8:04 am Four-Time Champions, and All Jaclyn’s Big SistersThe Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team’s support of the cancer survivor Jaclyn Murphy inspired a charity that pairs pediatric brain tumor patients with college teams.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:57 am Borel’s Workday Isn’t Over at the WireSome jockeys might take it easy the week before the Preakness, but not Calvin Borel, who will ride the race-favorite Rachel Alexandra.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:54 am Michael Phelps exceeds own expectations in returnHe wins the 200-meter freestyle and the 100-meter butterfly in his return to competition at the Charlotte UltraSwim. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Covering the Preakness from all the anglesIf you want to sound intelligent in deciding what horse to bet on, take these tips into consideration. So, you...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez tells Dodgers he's sorry -- no spectacleRamirez meets with players and coaches at the team hotel near Miami and apologizes for his drug suspension, a gesture some players say is unnecessary. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Scott Niedermayer key to Ducks' futureGeneral Manager Bob Murray says the veteran defenseman's decision whether to retire will be a major factor in how the team moves forward.Ducks General Manager Bob Murray probably cost himself some negotiating leverage and big bucks Friday when he called Scott Niedermayer "irreplaceable" and all but begged the smooth-skating defenseman to sign for another season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Joe Saunders' Texas trouble continuesLeft-hander wins almost everywhere else, but Rangers pound him again.It would be one thing if Joe Saunders couldn't win in a National League park, where the Angels rarely visit, or an American League East or Central stadium, where the Angels go once or twice a year.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Pride goes after this Lakers fallReaders question everything about Kobe, Phil and Co.I have been a die-hard Lakers fan for 30 years, and it pains me to write that, even if they win Sunday, I will have no pride in my team. People have talked about their arrogance, or lack of heart, but it really comes down to their sense of entitlement. Sadly, they still believe what the "experts" say -- that this series should have been over two games ago. When did that assumption come about? Before they played a game in this series.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Joe Saunders' Texas trouble continuesLeft-hander wins almost everywhere else, but Rangers pound him again. It would be one thing if Joe Saunders couldn't win in a National...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers try to regroupPlayers don't sound as confident after Game 6 loss in Houston.Well, neither team has forfeited yet.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am NBA rescinds Kobe Bryant's technical foulThe Lakers guard is now at four for the playoffs. A player is suspended one game after he receives his seventh technical in the playoffs.The NBA has rescinded the technical foul that Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was assessed in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Scott Niedermayer key to Ducks' futureGeneral Manager Bob Murray says the veteran defenseman's decision whether to retire will be a major factor in how the team moves forward. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Covering the Preakness from all the anglesIf you want to sound intelligent in deciding what horse to bet on, take these tips into consideration.So, you want to bet on the Preakness, or at least sound intelligent about it as you watch today on TV. We are here to help.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Ducks' Bob Murray involved in press box incidentAn Internet report says the general manager hit a woman with a chair after the team's 4-3 loss to Detroit in Game 7, but he says 'it was a complete accident.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Michael Phelps exceeds own expectations in returnHe wins the 200-meter freestyle and the 100-meter butterfly in his return to competition at the Charlotte UltraSwim.Michael Phelps couldn't hear it because he had his iPhone earbuds tucked into his ears, but when he walked into the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center on Friday night for the 200-meter freestyle final, AC/DC's "Back in Black" was blaring over the speakers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez apologizes to Dodgers'We still support him. He's our teammate,' reliever Cory Wade says after a short meeting between players and the suspended outfielder at the team's Florida hotel. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez tells Dodgers he's sorry -- no spectacleRamirez meets with players and coaches at the team hotel near Miami and apologizes for his drug suspension, a gesture some players say is unnecessary.It was short, uncomfortable and, in the view of some teammates, totally unnecessary. But even after Manny Ramirez apologized to Dodgers players and coaches at the team's beachfront hotel Friday, the controversy surrounding the suspended slugger isn't over.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Pride goes after this Lakers fallReaders question everything about Kobe, Phil and Co. I have been a die-hard Lakers fan for 30 years, and it pains me to write that, even...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Pierre takes lead in 6-4 winThere's nothing good about losing a slugger such as Manny Ramirez , no matter the reason.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Pierre takes lead in 6-4 winThere's nothing good about losing a slugger such as Manny Ramirez , no matter the reason.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rangers rock Joe SaundersTexas stretches lead in AL West as Angels' rally falls short in ninth.The latest challengers to the throne looked a lot like the crown holders themselves Friday night, all decked out were the Texas Rangers in their bright red jerseys and caps.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 May 2009 | 7:00 am Sheffield completes Mets' 4-run rally past GiantsGary Sheffield scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco closer Brian Wilson's throwing error in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets rallied from an early four-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Giants on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 6:49 am Man Utd money the key - BenitezLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez says the amount of money that title rivals Manchester United have to spend is the difference between the teams.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 6:43 am Saturday's gossip columnJoey Barton could be allowed to stay at Newcastle by Alan Shearer, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 May 2009 | 6:40 am Greinke delivers rain-delayed gem to muffle O'sZack Greinke pitched seven innings to earn his seventh win, Miguel Olivo hit a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 6:28 am Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz benched against the Seattle MarinersSlumping slugger David Ortiz has finally been benched. Ortiz has been left out of the lineup for Boston's series opener at Seattle on Friday night, a day after he went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 base runners.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 5:56 am Upton's 9th-inning homer caps Rays' comebackB.J. Upton's ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest comeback in Tampa Bay history and the gave the Rays an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:50 am Sources: Timberwolves to let Kevin McHale decide his coaching future with teamAs the Minnesota Timberwolves move closer to hiring Portland's Tom Penn as their new front-office chief, signals are growing stronger that Kevin McHale will retain the right to decide whether he stays on as the Wolves' coach.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:37 am Manny Ramirez apologizes to his Los Angeles Dodgers teammatesSuspended outfielder Manny Ramirez met with his Dodgers teammates on Friday for the first time since he was banned 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating its drug policy.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:27 am NASCAR won't reveal substance in Jeremy Mayfield testNASCAR chairman Brian France has classified Jeremy Mayfield's positive test as "a serious violation" of the sport's toughened drug policy.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:14 am Bruce Smith, Hall of Fame DE, charged with drunk drivingFormer NFL star Bruce Smith has been charged with drunken driving in Virginia Beach.Source: ESPN.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:04 am With Lee back, will Cleveland hit trade market again?In his Daily Scoop, SI.com's Jon Heyman discusses the Indians' chances of dealing another ace, the Mets' plans for their No. 1 prospect and the Tweet Beat.
Source: SI.com | 16 May 2009 | 4:02 am Former NBA star Tisdale dies from cancer at 44TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Former Oklahoma star and NBA player Wayman Tisdale has died at 44 after fighting cancer the past two years.
Source: SI.com | 16 May 2009 | 3:42 am Slumping Big Papi benchedSlumping slugger David Ortiz has finally been benched.
Source: SI.com | 16 May 2009 | 2:40 am Phelps wins 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly in returnMichael Phelps still remembers how to win.
Source: SI.com | 16 May 2009 | 1:34 am Former champ Gaudio receives French Open wild cardFive years after winning the French Open, Gaston Gaudio received a wild card for the 2009 championship on Friday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 May 2009 | 12:55 am NFL Hall of Famer Smith nabbed on DUI chargeVIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (AP) -- NFL great Bruce Smith was charged with drunk driving in Virginia Beach on Friday.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 11:04 pm Major League Soccer Power RankingsCheck out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 May 2009 | 10:29 pm Ronaldo says he's not quite ready for national teamRonaldo says he's playing well for Corinthians - he's the top goalscorer - but he's not quite ready to return for Brazil.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 May 2009 | 10:09 pm Manny apologizes to teammates for suspensionManny Ramirez met with his Dodgers teammates on Friday afternoon for the first time since he was hit with a 50-game suspension last week for testing positive for a banned substance, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 9:17 pm Tevez the final piece in Liverpool's jigsaw puzzle?If Carlos Tevez leaves United, where will he end up? Options abound, but the Argentine could shine at Anfield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 May 2009 | 8:43 pm Ian Thomsen: Best potential destinations for draft's top talentsWith Tuesday's draft lottery approaching, Ian Thomsen finds the best home for the top 5 prospects and explores the dynamic of a Griffin-Arenas ticket in D.C.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 7:35 pm NFL salary cap rises $12 million over '08 seasonNEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL's 2009 salary cap will be nearly $12 million more than last season after a final adjustment brought the total to $128 million.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 6:08 pm Baseball's new bias and the most improved playerThe market for veterans was slow last winter, and based on the way many have struggled so far this season, says SI.com's Tom Verducci, we're finding out why.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 5:16 pm Underestimate Demon Deacons QB at your perilACC foes, take this Wake Forest star for granted at your own peril.
Source: SI.com | 15 May 2009 | 4:32 pm Federer beats Roddick to reach Madrid semisRoger Federer's dominance of Andy Roddick carried over to the clay Friday when the second-ranked Swiss player won 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open semifinals.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 May 2009 | 3:42 pm WTA board upholds penalties against Dubai tourneyThe WTA Tour Board has rejected the Dubai Tennis Championships organizers' appeal of a record $300,000 fine and other penalties stemming from the United Arab Emirates' decision to deny a visa to Israeli player Shahar Peer.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 May 2009 | 1:06 pm
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