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Lions will not replace ShanklinInjured Welsh centre Tom Shanklin will not be replaced in the British and Irish Lions squad for South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 11:57 am 2018 bid chief calls for humilityThe chief executive of England's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup is optimistic on their chances but says arrogance or complacency will end them.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 11:57 am Milan still unsure of Ancelotti futureAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insists no decision has yet been taken over the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 11:36 am Magic oust Celtics in NBA, Lakers advance in West (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 11:36 am Federer Wins Madrid Open, Defeating a Run-Down NadalRoger Federer inflicted a rare claycourt defeat on his great rival Rafael Nadal when he beat the world number one 6-4 6-4 in the Madrid Open final.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 11:33 am Peter King: Loss of coaches won't slow ColtsThoughts on Colts' shakeup, Jason Taylor's return to Miami and more.
Source: SI.com | 18 May 2009 | 11:25 am Michael Phelps loses 100 free for back-to-back setbacksMichael Phelps was beaten again at the Charlotte UltraSwim on Sunday night, losing to Frederick Bousquet of France in the 100-meter freestyle.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 11:21 am Cain shuts down Mets, Giants finally beat MetsMike Pelfrey kicked the mound in frustration after his third balk and nearly fell. That's the way his difficult day went. "I almost tripped when I did that," the Mets starter said with aSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 10:56 am Cain shuts down Mets, Giants finally beat Mets (AP)
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News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 10:56 am Bruce decides against Zaki dealWigan boss Steve Bruce confirms he will not be signing striker Amr Zaki on a permanent basis.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 10:52 am Bednar suspended over drugs claimWest Bromwich Albion suspend striker Roman Bednar following drugs allegations.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 10:10 am Baggies can bounce back - MowbrayManager Tony Mowbray says relegated West Brom's "prudent" philosophy has left the club well positioned in their bid to return to the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 10:05 am Premiership Action, May 16-17Catch all the hottest images from this weekend's Premier League action, as Manchester United clinched the title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 9:37 am Live text - England v West IndiesJames Anderson and Tim Bresnan leave West Indies two wickets from defeat on 167-8 at lunch on the final day of the second Test at the Riverside.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 9:36 am IT Girl Public Relations Signs State of the Art Premier Sports Facility Hangar Athletic Xchange (HAX)Entertainment PR Firm adds 70,000 sq ft Sports Facility to Roster LOS ANGELES, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- "IT" Girl Public Relations, one of the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 9:30 am Milan hopeful of Adebayor dealAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi claims there is a "good chance" his club can sign Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor in the summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 9:18 am Hughes to stay on at Man CityMark Hughes will stay as boss at Manchester City the club's owners have confirmed. There had been persistent question marks over his job for most of the season following the takeover by...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 9:14 am Man City owner: Hughes will stayManchester City owners have said that Mark Hughes will stay on as mananger at the Premier League club for next season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 8:47 am Giants 2, Mets 0: Mets’ Winning Streak Spoiled by Pelfrey’s Three BalksMike Pelfrey’s otherwise splendid start was marred by those three balks, which helped the San Francisco Giants score the only two runs of the game.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 8:42 am Magic 101, Celtics 82: Magic Tops Celtics, Clearing Way for New ChampionThe Magic trailed the Celtics for just 36 seconds on Sunday night as they earned the right to play LeBron James and the Cavaliers for a spot in the N.B.A. finals.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 8:42 am Rays pitcher Sonnanstine gets win, hits RBI doubleAndy Sonnanstine wound up with a bit more work than usual. After a lineup gaffe cost Tampa Bay its designated hitter, the Rays starter was forced to bat in the bottom of the first. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 8:33 am Magic, Lakers advance to Conference finalsThe visitors' locker room at the new Boston Garden was nearly empty, cleared of any sign of a celebration after the Orlando Magic beat the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 8:30 am Celtic put faith in Dundee UtdGary Caldwell expects Dundee United to make it tough for Rangers to win the title at Tannadice.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 8:28 am Hiddink eyes Blues leaving presentGuus Hiddink wants to pay back the unexpected affection from Chelsea's fans by delivering them the FA Cup later this month.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 8:17 am Vidic surprised by United gongsNemanja Vidic admitted he was shocked to be named Manchester United's players' and fans' player of the year on Sunday night.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 8:10 am Mourinho wants new signings for European campaignInter Milan must keep striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as well make new signings if it is to make a credible challenge for the Champions League next season, coach Jose Mourinho said on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2009 | 8:01 am Magic Moment: Orlando beats Boston to advanceThe visitors' locker room at the new Boston Garden was nearly empty, cleared of any sign of a celebration after the Orlando Magic beat the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:38 am Peschisolido named Burton managerFootball League newcomers Burton Albion name Paul Peschisolido as their new manager.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 7:25 am Bolt breaks 150m world record in return to trackMANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Usain Bolt ran the world's fastest 150 meters to win a soggy street sprint on Sunday that marked his return to action after a car crash left him requiring foot surgery.
Source: SI.com | 18 May 2009 | 7:17 am It's wait and see for Preakness winner Rachel AlexandraTrainer says he needs time to gauge whether the filly is up for Belmont Stakes, which is the longest of the Triple Crown races at 1 1/2 miles.Two-thirds of the way through, the emerging story line of horse racing's Triple Crown has been reduced to this: The filly that no one expected against the gelding that no one knew.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Clayton Kershaw pitches seven no-hit innings in Dodgers' victoryHe gives up a leadoff double in the eighth inning, ending bid for no-hitter as Dodgers cruise past Marlins.Joe Torre made a lot of controversial calls during his 12 years with the New York Yankees. And for most of the last two weeks with the Dodgers, he has been questioned daily about the Manny Ramirez affair.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers are strong survivorsFacing elimination, Lakers respond with a big-time performance in an emphatic Game 7 victory over Rockets to advance to West finals against Nuggets.It took seven games, 13 days and some awkward, uncomfortable moments, but the Lakers finally rid themselves of the Houston Rockets.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am It's wait and see for Preakness winner Rachel AlexandraTrainer says he needs time to gauge whether the filly is up for Belmont Stakes, which is the longest of the Triple Crown races at 1 1/2 miles. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Darren Oliver keeps going strongLeft-handed reliever, 38, thought about retiring after last season but reconsidered and is a bright spot in the Angels' unsteady bullpen. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to struggleHis frustration over batting 53 points below his career average might be affecting other parts of his game.The evidence of Rafael Furcal's frustration was inside the visitors' clubhouse at Land Shark Stadium on Sunday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers prove they do have two sidesThey turn it on and decisively win Game 7 against Houston, but how much can we trust them? The Denver Nuggets will have the unlikely role of the more emotionally sound team starting Tuesday.Well, it was the least they could do.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers figure out how to not take the easy way outYou have to be so proud of our Lakers guys, busting their butts in a playoff game as if they really cared about the outcome, an unusual treat for the paying customers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rookie salaries a key item on NFL owners' agendaA rookie salary cap, expected to be part of a new collective bargaining agreement, will be among topics of discussion when owners meet for two days beginning Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.Thirty-five newly minted millionaires -- the cream of the NFL rookie class -- gathered in Los Angeles over the weekend to pose for their trading-card photos.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Darren Oliver keeps going strongLeft-handed reliever, 38, thought about retiring after last season but reconsidered and is a bright spot in the Angels' unsteady bullpen.And to think, Darren Oliver briefly considered retiring after last season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Loss leaves Rockets with conflicted emotionsDejection battles pride after Houston loses Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, 89-70, to the Lakers. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to struggleHis frustration over batting 53 points below his career average might be affecting other parts of his game. The evidence of Rafael Furcal's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Clayton Kershaw pitches seven no-hit innings in Dodgers' victoryHe gives up a leadoff double in the eighth inning, ending bid for no-hitter as Dodgers cruise past Marlins. Joe...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dose of reality cures what ailed Lakers, at least for a dayGetting through a tough seven-game series against Rockets forces Lakers to raise their level of play, which they needed, and introduces them to a new and important concept: humility.Thanks for coming, Rocket men.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels shut out for first time this seasonRangers center fielder Josh Hamilton makes a game-saving catch and four Texas pitchers give up only five hits.If this was a "statement" series, as several Dallas-area media outlets built it up to be, then consider the Texas Rangers heard.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2009 | 7:00 am Only Hatton can decide - CalzagheJoe Calzaghe says Ricky Hatton should ignore all the would-be advisers who have urged him to retire from boxing and make his own decision.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2009 | 6:54 am Bumped Canadian driver Tagliani replaces Junqueira in Indy 500 fieldall. Conquest Racing team owner Eric Bachelart said Sunday night, hours after Tagliani was bumped from the 33-car lineup, that the Canadian driver will replace teammate Bruno JunqueiraSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 6:48 am Rachel Alexandra Takes Her First Step Toward Running in the BelmontNo filly has ever won two legs of the Triple Crown, but Rachel Alexandra, who won the Preakness, could be the first by winning the Belmont Stakes in three weeks.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:28 am Yankees 3, Twins 2: Damon’s Home Run Lifts Yankees to Another Victory in Last At-BatJohnny Damon was the latest Yankee to earn a walk-off win for the team, over the Minnesota Twins, with a home run in the 10th inning.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:27 am South Korea’s Oh Wins Sybase Classic, as Young Americans StruggleJi Young Oh of South Korea used a meticulous short game in the face of strong winds Sunday, shooting a final-round 70 to win the L.P.G.A.’s Sybase Classic.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:17 am As if Golf Weren’t Taxing EnoughTaxing golfers who endlessly pursue a little white ball around a wide-open field seems a bit like taxing dogs for chasing their tails.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:16 am N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Duke and Virginia Advance, Completing Final Four FieldNed Crotty had two goals and six assists as third-seeded Duke held off North Carolina, 12-11, in the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. lacrosse tournament in Annapolis, Md.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:11 am Sports of The Times: A Life of Success on and Off the CourtThe late Wayman Tisdale was a star at the University of Oklahoma, a member of the 1984 United States Olympic team, and a veteran of 12 N.B.A. seasons. But his bigger wins took place outside the sport.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:09 am Lakers 89, Rockets 70: Lakers Beat Rockets to Advance to Western Conference FinalsThe Lakers overcame a subpar performance from Kobe Bryant, who managed just 14 points, in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Rockets.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2009 | 6:07 am Magic oust Celtics to reach conference finalsCancel the duck boat parade. Orlando is moving on after crushing the Celtics 101-82 in Game 7. And don't call the Magic soft anymore, writes Chris Mannix.
Source: SI.com | 18 May 2009 | 5:48 am Giants blank Mets 2-0, avoid series sweepSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 2-0 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak and avoid a series sweep against the National League East leaders.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 5:07 am Phelps loses again at Charlotte (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 5:00 am Magic beats Celtics 101-82, advance to East finals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 4:49 am Phelps finishes second to Bousquet in 100m freeCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Two days, two losses for Michael Phelps.
Source: SI.com | 18 May 2009 | 4:46 am Magic dump champions Boston out of playoffsBOSTON (Reuters) - Hedo Turkoglu made 25 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic dethroned the Boston Celtics with a convincing 101-82 victory over the NBA champions on Sunday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:41 am Drama at Indy for Andretti, Hunter-Reay (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 4:40 am Magic Moment: Orlando beats Boston to advanceDwight Howard remembers the reaction when he first talked about bringing an NBA championship to Orlando.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:28 am John Andretti, Ryan Hunter-Reay barely into Indy 500 fieldJohn Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay barely qualified for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 4:22 am Lakers prove they do have two sidesThey turn it on and decisively win Game 7 against Houston, but how much can we trust them? The Denver Nuggets will have the unlikely role of the more emotionally sound team starting Tuesday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:19 am Bumped Tagliani replaces Junqueira for 500Conquest Racing has put Alex Tagliani in its No. 36 entry for the Indianapolis 500, replacing Bruno Junqueira. Junquiera, who didn't get his ride until Saturday, qualified the second...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:18 am Turkoglu, Magic dethrone CelticsThe Orlando Magic dethroned the Boston Celtics with the help of 13 three pointers en route to a 101-82 win in game seven of their National Basketball Association quarter-final playoff...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:11 am Nuggets' belief system is in placeDenver players say they can beat the Lakers, even if many fans probably think they can't. As the final minutes...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:05 am Lacrosse: Players of the weekBOYS Ken Doyle, Weymouth - Doyle had six goals, including the tying and winning tallies in a 10-9 win over Braintree.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2009 | 4:00 am John Lackey will return to mound Monday vs. MarinersAngels starter John Lackey could return to the mound on Monday night following an early exit from his season debut, when he was ejected after throwing two pitches at Rangers leadoff man Ian Kinsler.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 3:55 am Darren Eliot: 'Hawks may rue lost chanceChalk one up for playoff experience, writes Darren Eliot. The Wings shook off a slow start to bury the Blackhawks 5-2 in the Western Conference finals opener.
Source: SI.com | 18 May 2009 | 3:29 am Zach Johnson takes Texas Open playoff, FedEx Cup leadZach Johnson made a 12-foot birdie on the first playoff hole to beat James Driscoll and repeat as the Valero Texas Open champion Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 3:16 am Rachel Alexandra's health to decide Belmont bidRachel Alexandra joined an impressive list when she became the first filly in 85 years to win the second leg of the Triple Crown. Now her next step will be closely watched.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 3:15 am Real Lakers show up, rout Rockets 89-70 in Game 7 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 3:06 am Roger Federer ends Rafael Nadal's clay win streak in Madrid Open finalRoger Federer has beaten top-ranked Rafael Nadal in a final for the first time in two years, claiming the Madrid Open 6-4, 6-4 for his first title of the season.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 2:42 am Gasol, towering Lakers eliminate pesky RocketsKobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers emphatically silenced the doubters and the Houston Rockets, winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals 89-70 on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 1:42 am Johnson repeats as Texas Open champion in playoff (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 1:02 am Nadal looks to Paris after Madrid Masters defeat (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 12:57 am Hiddink urges Chelsea to stop United juggernaut (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2009 | 12:38 am Red Wings drop Hawks in Game 1 of West finalsDan Cleary scored twice against the team that drafted him, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2009 | 12:18 am Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Columbus CrewMLS: The Galaxy scored in stoppage time to tie the Crew and extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 May 2009 | 11:45 pm Rays win after lineup error forces pitcher to hitAndy Sonnanstine delivered after a pregame mistake forced the pitcher to bat Sunday, hitting an RBI double in the Rays' 7-5 victory over the Indians.Source: ESPN.com | 17 May 2009 | 11:43 pm Norman Chad: If you've never been to Reno, you've never been anywhereGambling and bowling. Now minor league baseball. God bless Reno.
Source: SI.com | 17 May 2009 | 11:42 pm NFL coaches association upset with pension change (AP)AP - The executive director of the NFL coaches association is upset with the way the league has handled a change in assistant coaches' leaguewide pension plan.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 May 2009 | 11:36 pm Damon nets Yanks 3rd straight walk-off victoryJohnny Damon homered in the 10th inning, giving the surging Yankees a 3-2 victory Sunday and their third straight comeback win over the Twins that was capped by a game-ending hit.Source: ESPN.com | 17 May 2009 | 11:12 pm Comcast, NFL Network closing in on dealThe NFL is about to solve one very, very large television headache, and get some momentum it hopes to carry over into negotiations for a new labor contract with the players.
Source: SI.com | 17 May 2009 | 10:48 pm Bentley may quit Spurs - RedknappTottenham manager Harry Redknapp suggests that midfielder David Bentley could leave the club in the summer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 May 2009 | 10:05 pm Spanish La Liga Roundup, May 17La Liga Roundup: Mallorca came from a goal down to beat newly crowned champion Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 May 2009 | 9:12 pm Lance involved in another protest at Giro d'ItaliaMILAN (AP) -- Lance Armstrong already has a tenuous relationship with Tour de France organizers. Now his rapport with the Giro d'Italia appears at risk, too.
Source: SI.com | 17 May 2009 | 8:01 pm Federer stops Nadal's 33-match clay win streakRoger Federer beat top-ranked Rafael Nadal in a final for the first time in two years on Sunday, claiming the Madrid Open 6-4, 6-4 for his first title of the season.
Source: SI.com | 17 May 2009 | 7:52 pm Federer derails clay juggernat Nadal for Madrid titleRoger Federer defeated top-ranked Rafael Nadal in a final for the first time in two years to claim the Madrid Open title 6-4, 6-4.
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