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Top-remaining seed Melzer moves on in AustriaJurgen Melzer of Austria reached his first quarterfinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Agustin Calleri of Argentina in the second round of the Austrian Open on Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 1:47 pm Sharapova continues comeback, wins again in WarsawMaria Sharapova eased past Darya Kustova of Belarus 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Warsaw Open, her first singles tournament since coming back from shoulder surgery.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 1:39 pm Michael Vick released from federal prison, heads back to VirginiaMichael Vick was released from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan.. at about 5 a.m. ET Wednesday morning and is expected to head back to his home in Hampton, Va.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 1:00 pm Released Vick traveling back to Virginia houseRICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A person familiar with the release details said suspended NFL star Michael Vick left a Kansas prison Wednesday for home confinement in Virginia, the latest step on a journey that he hopes will lead to his return to the NFL.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 12:56 pm Ferguson predicts classic final against BarcelonaMan United's Sir Alex Ferguson says the Champions League final against Barcelona has all the ingredients of a classic.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 12:56 pm Kobe scores 40 as Lakers beat Nuggets 105-103 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 12:54 pm Mijatovic resigns from Real MadridFormer star player Pedja Mijatovic has resigned from his position as sport director of Real Madrid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 12:52 pm NFL star Vick leaves prison for home confinement (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 12:48 pm Jail for drug smuggling cricketerFormer England cricketer Chris Lewis and his co-accused are each jailed for 13 years for bringing drugs into the UK.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 12:39 pm Injured Rose will miss WentworthA back injury forces Justin Rose to pull out of the PGA Championship at WentworthSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 12:31 pm Sharapova comeback steps up a gearWARSAW (Reuters) - Former world number one Maria Sharapova's comeback from injury stepped up a gear Wednesday when she demolished Belarusian Darya Kustova 6-2 6-0 in the second round of theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 12:24 pm Ferrari fail in budget cap appealA French court dismisses the Italian team's appeal against the FIA, which wants to introduce an optional £40m budget cap from 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 12:17 pm Sharapova cruises into Warsaw Open quarter-finals (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 12:11 pm Teammate of Giro Favorite Is Out After InjuryLevi Leipheimer, one of the favorites to win the Giro d’Italia, will face the final 11 stages of the race without the help of his teammate Chris Horner.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 12:05 pm Cervi set to complete Celtic moveCeltic are close to signing American goalkeeper Dominic Cervi and are still hopeful of capturing Hamilton's James McCarthy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 12:00 pm Lakers 105, Nuggets 103: Bryant Lifts the Lakers With the Game on the LineKobe Bryant scored 40 points, including six free throws in the final seconds, to lift Los Angeles to a victory over the Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 11:50 am Wenger commits future to ArsenalManager Arsene Wenger pledges his future to Arsenal following speculation linking him with a summer switch to Real Madrid, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 11:48 am AP source: Vick leaves prison for home confinementA person familiar with the release details says suspended NFL star Michael Vick has left a Kansas prison to begin home confinement in Virginia. The person spoke on condition of anonymitySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 11:47 am Irie vows new swim world mark despite suit disputeJapanese swimmer Ryosuke Irie -- brushing aside the possibility his world record may be annulled due to a swimsuit dispute -- vowed Wednesday to go faster still at the upcoming world...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 11:40 am Yankees 9, Orioles 1: With Victory, Yanks Continue Three StreaksThe Yankees extended their winning streak as C.C. Sabathia continued his victory streak and their best slugger, Alex Rodriguez, continued his home run streak.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 11:29 am Ex-England cricketer Lewis guilty of drug smugglingFormer England cricketer Chris Lewis was Wednesday found guilty of smuggling cocaine into Britain in his cricket bag. A jury at Croydon Crown Court near London found Lewis guilty of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 11:29 am Shakhtar and Werder set for UEFA Cup Final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 11:17 am Ferdinand must prove fitness ahead of Euro finalManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could miss out on a starting place in the Champions League final unless he is fit to play in the last match of the Premier League season on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 10:48 am Fergie: O'Shea will tackle BarcaManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed utility man John O'Shea will start next week's Champions League final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 10:48 am Ferdinand must prove Euro fitnessManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand must prove his fitness at Hull on Sunday in order to clinch a place in the starting line-up for the Champions League final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 10:43 am Wenger dismisses Real Madrid talkArsene Wenger insists he will spurn Real Madrid's latest advances to become their coach and continue as Arsenal boss.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 10:40 am Petrov signs new Villa contractAston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov signs a new four-year deal that is set to keep him at the club until 2013.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 10:20 am World Week In Pictures, May 20Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 10:17 am Irish League quintet in NI squadFive Irish League players are included in the Northern Ireland squad to face Italy in a friendly game next month.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 10:06 am Hamels, Phillies beat Reds 4-3 for 5th in row (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 9:14 am Hamels, Phillies beat Reds 4-3 for 5th in rowCole Hamels' run from promising rookie to World Series MVP started in Cincinnati. Three years later, he's still rough on the Reds. The left-hander added another win to his resume of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 9:14 am Willis finds form, pitches Tigers past RangersDontrelle Willis and the Detroit Tigers waited a long time for this one. Making his second start since coming off the disabled list, Willis allowed one hit while working into the seventhSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 9:13 am Dalglish tips further Reds progressKenny Dalglish believes the Liverpool stars who pushed Manchester United all the way in the title race will enter next season "full of belief".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 8:43 am Some High-Tech Swimsuits BannedThe international swimming federation has moved to reject 146 types of high-performance racing suits.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 8:41 am Benitez wary of transfer mistakesLiverpool manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he needs to be "almost perfect" with his recruitment of new players this summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 8:35 am Cole eyes FA Cup glory 'consolation'Ashley Cole has admitted that Chelsea have to win the FA Cup on Saturday week to help make up for what has become a season of disappointment.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 8:33 am A deal is a deal, especially with devilish McMahon (AP)AP - Vince McMahon is so good at attaching himself to even the smallest controversy that those custom suits he wears must be made out of Velcro.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 8:18 am A deal is a deal, especially with devilish McMahonThe World Wrestling Entertainment impresario's latest "look-at-me" opportunity comes courtesy of the Denver Nuggets, who simply made an honest mistake. Stan Kroenke, who owns the NBA...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 8:18 am Man Utd fans given Rome warningManchester United fans are being urged to avoid Rome's tourist areas when they visit for the Champions League final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 8:14 am India working to secure 2010 Commonwealth GamesSecurity is the prime concern ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi due to the tense situation in the region, organisers said on Wednesday. "We have to satisfy the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:25 am Clippers receive No. 1 pick in NBA lottery upsetThe Clippers were the winners of Tuesday's NBA draft lottery. Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, the reigning Player of the Year, is likely to be the No. 1 overall pick.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 7:20 am Lee Jenkins: Kobe's 40 adds bite to ongoing LeBron comparisonsMotivated by comparisons to LeBron James, Lakers' star Kobe Bryant made a statement with 40 points in a 105-103 win over the Nuggets, says Lee Jenkins.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 7:19 am Dodgers 5, Mets 3: Mets Drop Another Ball and Another GameThe Mets cleaned up their fielding and base running after Monday’s debacle. But their pitching faltered, knocking the Mets out of first place in the National League East.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:14 am Clippers Win Draft Lottery; Knicks Are 8th, Nets 11thThe 14 N.B.A. teams that failed to make the playoffs get to have a little fun tonight when they gather for a shot at the No. 1 pick, most likely Oklahoma's Blake Griffin.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:03 am Lakers' victory is the perfect end to a perfect dayThe day begins with a puppy and ends with a 1-0 series lead.The day just kept getting better and better.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' escape isn't too sweetThe hard-fought victory over Denver suggests this is going to be a hard, bruising series, and L.A. won't be able to rely on some of the things it did against the Nuggets in the past.Normalcy returned to Lakerdom, with the purple and gold back on top again.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Kurt Rambis interviews with 76ersRambis meets with Philadelphia team President Ed Stefanski about the team's head-coaching vacancy. He also will interview with the Sacramento Kings.There aren't many job openings to be an NBA head coach right now, but Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis is interviewing for two of them.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am LeBron James vs. Dwight Howard is key matchup in Cleveland-Orlando seriesThe well-rested Cavaliers will face the Magic, coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Boston Celtics. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am LeBron James vs. Dwight Howard is key matchup in Cleveland-Orlando seriesThe well-rested Cavaliers will face the Magic, coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Boston Celtics.Now it's Dwight Howard vs. LeBron James, not quite winner-take-all, but a highly appealing appetizer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Casey Blake's homer helps Dodgers beat MetsHis three-run homer in sixth inning helps Chad Billingsley become first NL pitcher to win six games.Maybe there's a reason why Chad Billingsley hails from Defiance, Ohio.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' escape isn't too sweetThe hard-fought victory over Denver suggests this is going to be a hard, bruising series, and L.A. won't be able to rely on some of the things it did against the Nuggets in the past. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant puts it on the lineHe goes to the basket late against Denver to seal Lakers' victory in Game 1.He awoke to the news that his beloved giant had publicly diminished him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' victory is the perfect end to a perfect dayThe day begins with a puppy and ends with a 1-0 series lead. The day just kept getting better and better.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Palmer gets to 5-0 with bullpen helpThe Matt Palmer joy ride continued Tuesday night, but it got a little bumpy at times and almost wound up in the break-down lane.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe scores 40 as Lakers come back to beat NuggetsAriza makes a big steal late and Bryant makes free throws as L.A. holds on in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Animal-rights activist meets with Michael VickThe disgraced quarterback might join the Humane Society in its campaign against dogfighting.As one of the country's leading animal-rights advocates, Wayne Pacelle never imagined he would be here -- eye to eye with Michael Vick , engaged in a heartfelt and productive conversation with the disgraced quarterback.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Palmer gets to 5-0 with bullpen helpThe Matt Palmer joy ride continued Tuesday night, but it got a little bumpy at times and almost wound up in the break-down lane.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Clippers hit the lottery, get No. 1 NBA draft pickCoach and General Manager Mike Dunleavy says they will choose Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, the consensus No. 1 player available.Danny Manning, Michael Olowokandi . . . and now Blake Griffin.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Animal-rights activist meets with Michael VickThe disgraced quarterback might join the Humane Society in its campaign against dogfighting. As one of the country's leading animal-rights...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Clippers hit the lottery, get No. 1 NBA draft pickCoach and General Manager Mike Dunleavy says they will choose Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, the consensus No. 1 player available. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Kurt Rambis interviews with 76ersRambis meets with Philadelphia team President Ed Stefanski about the team's head-coaching vacancy. He also will interview with the Sacramento Kings. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' escape isn't too sweetThe hard-fought victory over Denver suggests this is going to be a hard, bruising series, and L.A. won't be able to rely on some of the things it did against the Nuggets in the past. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Animal-rights activist meets with Michael VickThe disgraced quarterback might join the Humane Society in its campaign against dogfighting. As one of the country's leading animal-rights...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 am Blake homer propels Dodgers to third straight winLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Casey Blake belted a sixth-inning home run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Tuesday for a third straight win.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 6:59 am N.F.L. Fast Forward: TV Deal Bolsters League’s War Chest in Event of LockoutWith no chance that a longer regular season will be in place before the 2011 season — if there is a 2011 season — there is no rush to vote.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 6:48 am Comcast and NFL Network Agree to 9-Year DealComcast and the N.F.L. ended a nearly three-year dispute and agreed to make the league's TV network available to 10 million of the cable operator's subscribers at a lower price.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 6:48 am Kobe scores 40 as Lakers come back to beat NuggetsAriza makes a big steal late and Bryant makes free throws as L.A. holds on in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.The Lakers traded for Trevor Ariza a year and a half ago, a move that was viewed with raised eyebrows in the locker room because two popular players were sent away.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2009 | 6:42 am Coyotes and N.H.L. Ordered Into MediationA federal bankruptcy judge has ordered the N.H.L. and the Phoenix Coyotes to enter into mediation in their dispute over who controls the team.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 6:28 am Armstrong Apologizes to Fans for Cyclists’ Protest at Giro d’ItaliaLance Armstrong apologized to fans late Monday night for the rider protest of Sunday’s circuit race in Milan, saying it was unavoidable.Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2009 | 6:27 am Clippers lottery, earn right to draft Blake GriffinThe Clippers won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, earning the right to draft Oklahoma's Blake Griffin in June.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 5:58 am John Wall commits to Kentucky WildcatsTop point guard recruit John Wall has told Kentucky coach John Calipari that he will sign with the Wildcats over Miami and Duke, according to multiple sources.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 5:58 am Symonds misses out on Ashes squadAll-rounder Andrew Symonds fails to earn a recall as Australia name their 16-man squad for the Ashes series in England.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2009 | 5:54 am Baseball roundup: Tuesday's action on the diamondsCole Hamels says he's motivated to win every time he comes to Great American Ball Park, the site of his first major league start. That's bad news for the Cincinnati Reds. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2009 | 5:51 am New York Mets expect Carlos Delgado to return in late JulyCarlos Delgado has had hip surgery, and the Mets expect their slugging first baseman to return in late July.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 5:46 am Woman busted at Dirk Nowitzki's house: I'm pregnantThe woman arrested at Dirk Nowitzki's house is reportedly pregnant in jail.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 5:31 am Finally, Helton raps 2,000th hit in Rockies' defeatATLANTA (AP) -- Todd Helton got his 2,000th hit Tuesday, one night after Colorado manager Clint Hurdle thought the slugger should have reached the milestone.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 5:10 am Judge orders NHL, 'Yotes' Moyes into mediationPHOENIX (AP) -- A bankruptcy judge has ordered the NHL and Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes to mediation in an attempt to resolve their fight over who is in control of a franchise that both sides agree is insolvent.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 4:42 am Hawks' OT turnover gives Wings game, 2-0 leadMikael Samuelsson scored 5:14 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 4:36 am United States falls to Sweden 2-0 in World Team CupThe United States lost both matches to Sweden on Tuesday at the World Team Cup, with Andreas Vinciguerra beating Robby Ginepri 7-5, 6-4 and Robin Soderling defeating Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-2.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 4:21 am USC men, Duke women capture NCAA championshipsSouthern California won its 17th NCAA men's tennis tournament with a 4-1 victory over No. 3 seeded Ohio State, and Duke won its first women's title, beating California 4-0 on Tuesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 4:01 am Darren Eliot: Wings' experience blunting 'Hawks' energySo far, the experience and pressure of the Red Wings is proving too powerful for the young Blackhawks in their Western finals matchup, writes Darren Eliot.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:56 am Willis halts Rangers' run for 1st win with TigersDontrelle Willis earned his first victory with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, allowing one hit while working into the seventh inning in a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:51 am Judge orders NHL, Coyotes into mediation (AP)AP - A bankruptcy judge has sidestepped the issue of who controls the Phoenix Coyotes for now and centered his attention instead on whether the team should be allowed to move to southern Ontario, Canada.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 3:48 am Red Wings beat Blackhawks on Samuelsson's OT goal (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 3:45 am Judge orders that NHL, Phoenix Coyotes' owner Jerry Moyes must mediate bankruptcy disputeA bankruptcy judge has ordered the NHL and Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes to mediation in an attempt to resolve their fight over who is in control of a franchise that both sides agree is insolvent.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:29 am Bottom part of Red Sox lineup leads way to winDavid Ortiz went hitless in his return to the Boston lineup, and the Red Sox got their offense from the bottom of the order instead Tuesday night to help Tim Wakefield beat the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays 2-1.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:28 am Without contract, Kimbo Slice considers MMA, boxingFighter Kimbo Slice was released from his contract and is weighing his options.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:24 am NFL picks New Orleans to host 2013 Super BowlFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- New Orleans is a Super Bowl city again.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 2:57 am Clippers win lottery, will have top pick in draft (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 2:48 am NFL, players to begin CBA talks next month (AP)AP - Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the players union are expected to begin next month, with an eye on avoiding a lockout that could disrupt the 2011 season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2009 | 2:15 am Humane Society will work with Vick after releaseRICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Humane Society of the United States says Michael Vick wants to work with the group on a program aimed at eradicating dogfighting among urban teens.
Source: SI.com | 19 May 2009 | 11:45 pm Tom Verducci: With vastly improved defense and pitching depth, Rangers are for realDefense. Pitching depth. Power. The hottest team in MLB is for real.
Source: SI.com | 19 May 2009 | 8:15 pm Goodell: No vote yet on 17- or 18-game seasonFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Those wanting a longer NFL season will have to keep waiting for now.
Source: SI.com | 19 May 2009 | 7:39 pm Defending champ Medina Garrigues rallies in FranceDefending champion Anabel Medina Garrigues rallied to beat Yanina Wickmayer 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday in the first round at the Strasbourg International.
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