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Magic stun LeBron, Cavaliers 107-106 in Game 1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 11:49 am Gerrard says Reds will learn from title raceSteven Gerrard believes the experience of competing with Manchester United for the Premier League title this season will increase his team's chances of finally winning the trophy next year.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 11:43 am Ivanovic fit for French Open testAna Ivanovic says she is fit to defend her French Open title after shaking off a persistent knee injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 11:26 am Keothavong reaches landmark semiAnne Keothavong becomes the first British woman since Jo Durie in 1983 to reach the semi-finals of a WTA Tour clay-court event.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 11:25 am Blackpool set to appoint HollowayIan Holloway will be unveiled as Blackpool's new manager later on Thursday, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 11:19 am Adriano hails Shakhtar's 'special' UEFA Cup winLuiz Adriano was in dreamland after spearheading Shakhtar Donetsk's five-man Brazilian attack in Wednesday's 2-1 UEFA Cup final triumph over Werder Bremen. Adriano fired the Ukrainian...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 11:15 am Michael Vick leaves 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to his home in Hampton, Va.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 11:07 am Shoaib to miss ICC World Twenty20Shoaib Akhtar is withdrawn from Pakistan's squad for the World Twenty20 tournament because of a genital infection.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 11:01 am Barrichello on top after first Monaco GP practiceVeteran Brazilian Rubens Barrichello clocked the fastest time in Thursday morning's opening free practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The Brawn GP driver, who will be 37 on Saturday,Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 10:58 am Week in Soccer, May 21All the big news, best moments and all the bragging rights from the past week of soccer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 10:44 am Ooijer confirms return to HollandBlackburn centre-back Andre Ooijer announces he will leave at the end of the season to return to PSV Eindhoven.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 10:36 am Park hopes to avoid another Champions League blowAfter being omitted for last year's Champions League final against Chelsea, Manchester United winger Park Ji-sung looks certain to appear in next week's final against Barcelona.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 10:19 am Crowd awaits as Vick travels toward Virginia home (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 10:03 am Australia confident on 2010 Commonwealth GamesAustralia expressed confidence in India's preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Thursday, but said its own efforts to protect the national team would be the largest ever mounted for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 10:02 am Perez targets Mourinho for Real (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 9:56 am Arsenal chief: Wenger is stayingArsenal's chief executive say manager Arsene Wenger is "clearly staying" with the Premier League club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 9:45 am Radlinski agrees to England roleEngland head coach Tony Smith adds former Wigan great Kris Radlinski to his coaching staff for the upcoming game against France.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 9:43 am O'Shea eager to secure Euro gloryJohn O'Shea insists earning a place in Manchester United's Champions League final team will count for little unless the holders retain their trophy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 9:35 am Rain delays one-day internationalRain delays the start of the first one-day international between England and West Indies at Headingley.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 9:28 am Tevez still unsure of United futureCarlos Tevez has admitted he still has no idea whether next week's Champions League final will be his last game for Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 9:00 am Lions plans hit by fresh problemsInjured Jerry Flannery misses the Lions tour, while Leigh Halfpenny has a thigh problem and Alan Quinlan's 12-week ban is upheld.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 8:22 am Rio: No doubt I'll be fit for RomeRio Ferdinand has assured Manchester United he will definitely be fit for next Wednesday's Champions League final with Barcelona in Rome.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2009 | 8:04 am Waugh retains Wallabies squad spotFlanker Phil Waugh retained his spot in Australia's squad for Tests against France and Italy next month, but in a selection twist will first line up for the Barbarians against his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 8:04 am Ferdinand faces 'toughest battle'Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits he faces the hardest battle of his career to be fit for the Champions League final against Barcelona.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2009 | 8:00 am 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 | 21 May 2009 | 7:18 am Falcons Owner Suggests Vick Could Eventually Play AgainArthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, said that the team's former quarterback, Michael Vick, "has paid his debt to society."Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:15 am Dismissal Urged in Lawsuit Brought by Giuliani’s SonA dismissal was recommended for a lawsuit brought by Andrew Giuliani, who claimed that Duke University allowed him to be unfairly ousted from the university’s golf team.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:12 am Crowd awaits as Vick travels toward Virginia homeMichael Vick can still draw a crowd. The cul-de-sac in front of the suspended NFL star's five-bedroom home drew a steady stream of curious onlookers as news spread that he was heading...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:11 am Dodgers 2, Mets 1: Mets’ Offense Missing as Dodgers Finish SweepEven though Livan Hernandez pitched superbly and Daniel Murphy excelled at first base, the Mets’ offense continued its hibernation in a loss to the L.A. Dodgers.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:11 am Magic 107, Cavaliers 106: High-Flying Dwight Howard Rattles the CavaliersDwight Howard scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to hand LeBron James and the Cavaliers their first loss of the postseason.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:10 am Overtime Has Taken a Quick, Decisive Turn in the PlayoffsThis postseason has featured quick, decisive and thrilling overtimes, and may end up as the most concise year for playoff overtime in more than a decade.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:04 am Denver Nuggets love their tattoosText messages from press row ...The Denver Nuggets must rank among the most heavily tattooed teams in NBA history -- and that's after trading ink magnet Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons last November. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am LeBron James scores 49, but Cavaliers lose to MagicOrlando wins Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals behind late three-pointer by Rashard Lewis.Game 7 drama showed up and seized Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between Cleveland and Orlando.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Denver Nuggets love their tattoosText messages from press row ... The Denver Nuggets must rank among the most heavily tattooed teams in NBA history -- and that's after...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rethinking the Lakers-Nuggets seriesGame 1 brings about a new perspective on the matchup.Can I have my pick back?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Phil Mickelson's wife, Amy, diagnosed with breast cancerThe golfer says he will suspend his PGA Tour schedule indefinitely. It is unclear whether he will play in the U.S. Open. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Stealing third is worth the risk for AngelsManager Mike Scioscia wants his players to move into better scoring if the situation warrants it.Torii Hunter was already in scoring position after singling with one out and stealing second base in the third inning Tuesday night. On Felix Hernandez's next pitch, the Angels center fielder took off for third.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez may choose to remain silentSource says suspended outfielder is considering suing the doctor who prescribed him banned drug Midway through the Dodgers' six-game homestand,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Phil Mickelson leaves golf tour to be with wifeAmy Mickelson is expected to undergo surgery for breast cancer, possibly within the next two weeks.In an instant, golf became secondary for Phil Mickelson.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels are shut down in SeattleThey are held to two hits in six innings by the Mariners' Chris Jakubauskas and lose, 1-0. The Angels had as tough...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant could use some help in Game 2Lakers' big men didn't do much offensively as Bryant scored 40 points against Denver.Kobe Bryant did the heavy lifting for the Lakers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, and it took a physical toll on him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Phil Mickelson leaves golf tour to be with wifeAmy Mickelson is expected to undergo surgery for breast cancer, possibly within the next two weeks. In an instant,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez may choose to remain silentSource says suspended outfielder is considering suing the doctor who prescribed him banned drugMidway through the Dodgers' six-game homestand, Manny Ramirez was still at his Florida home, according to sources familiar with the situation who weren't authorized to speak on the matter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am WWE event booted from Denver will be at Staples Center"Monday Night Raw" will come to L.A. on Monday, with two more wrestling shows Tuesday. Kobe Bryant and Carmelo...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers complete sweep of MetsRussell Martin's RBI single in the eighth inning is the winner as L.A. increases NL West lead to 8 1/2 games.At the conclusion of what was supposed to be a brutal nine-game stretch that marked their first real test of the season, the Dodgers were still standing.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am LeBron James scores 49, but Cavaliers lose to MagicOrlando wins Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals behind late three-pointer by Rashard Lewis. Game 7 drama showed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Angels are shut down in SeattleThey are held to two hits in six innings by the Mariners' Chris Jakubauskas and lose, 1-0.The Angels had as tough a time hitting Chris Jakubauskas on Wednesday night as they would have had spelling his last name, even if they were spotted two vowels.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Derek Fisher keeps the faith, Lakers benefitDespite a tough going in the playoffs so far, he sticks to working hard and it pays off in Game 1 against the Nuggets with 13 points and some timely shots. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Another title for Lakers' Phil Jackson? Yep, it's Mr. Too CoolIf he can pull this one off, he'll be the greatest coach of a generation -- in any sport. I'm not much for geeky...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rethinking the Lakers-Nuggets seriesGame 1 brings about a new perspective on the matchup. Can I have my pick back?Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Another title for Lakers' Phil Jackson? Yep, it's Mr. Too CoolIf he can pull this one off, he'll be the greatest coach of a generation -- in any sport.I'm not much for geeky sci-fi flicks featuring guys in bad pajamas. Who needs aliens when you have these wonderful Lakers? Kobe, please phone home. . . . Vanessa just nuked another housekeeper.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2009 | 7:00 am Leach gets first win as hot Dodgers sweep MetsRussell Martin drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning single and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 6:53 am Upton helps Diamondbacks split doubleheader (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:46 am Ortiz breaks through, paces BoSox past JaysDavid Ortiz broke a career-high 149 at-bat homerless drought in a six-run fifth inning, Brad Penny pitched his best game of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 6:26 am WWE moving Monday show from Denver to Los Angeles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:21 am NFL looking to expand 'Rooney Rule' to GMSNFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to interview at least one minority candidate. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league's owners discussed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 6:19 am NFL looking to expand 'Rooney Rule' to GMS (AP)AP - NFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to interview at least one minority candidate.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:19 am Japanese Fans Mobilize to Keep Valentine as Their ManagerBobby Valentine’s contract has become too rich for the front office of the Chiba Lotte Marines, but fans have organized protests to keep him.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 6:19 am Nets standouts help China find bricks for a new Great WallBEIJING (Reuters) - New Jersey Nets Devin Harris and Brook Lopez glimpsed the seven-foot future of Chinese basketball this week and saw enough to be convinced the talent pool that produced...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 6:19 am Gar Forman promoted to Bulls GM (AP)AP - Gar Forman has been promoted to general manager of the Chicago Bulls, replacing John Paxson, who will remain with the team as executive vice president of basketball operations.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:17 am Mickelson on leave; wife diagnosed with cancer (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:16 am Baseball roundup: Wednesday's action on the diamondsChris Carpenter was cruising in his first start since coming off the 15-day disabled list, but St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wasn't about to take any chances with his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 6:15 am Wife’s Illness Leads Mickelson to Suspend SeasonPhil Mickelson will suspend his PGA Tour season indefinitely while his wife undergoes treatment for breast cancer.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 6:11 am Wife of D'backs pitcher found dead in Phoenix areaThe wife of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead at her home Wednesday. Police said the cause of death hasn't been determined. The Maricopa County Sheriff's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 6:10 am Wife of D'backs pitcher found dead in Phoenix area (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 6:10 am Vick Is Released From PrisonAfter serving 19 months for financing a dogfighting operation, Michael Vick was released from federal prison to begin serving home confinement in Virginia.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 6:10 am Mickelson on leave; wife diagnosed with cancerAll that changed Wednesday, along with his priorities, when he disclosed that his wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mickelson is taking an indefinite leave from the PGASource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2009 | 6:07 am Di Luca Holds Giro Lead but Time Trial Favors LeipheimerThe individual time trial, critical in determining the real contenders in the Giro d'Italia, will take place Thursday and gives American Levi Leipheimer his best chance to win.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 6:07 am Ruling on Swim Suits Leaves Uncertainty on RecordsThe list of swimsuits approved by FINA did not include polyurethane suits worn by two French freestylers when they set unofficial world records last month.Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2009 | 6:06 am Steve Aschburner: Magic show grit in rallying past Cavs to take Game 1The Cavs found out they have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference finals, writes Steve Aschburner. The Magic edged the Cavs 107-106 in Game 1.
Source: SI.com | 21 May 2009 | 5:49 am Ex-NFL player, woman charged in 1994 slayingNEWPORT BEACH, California (AP) -- A former NFL player and his ex-lover were charged Wednesday with killing a wealthy Orange County businessman for financial gain nearly 15 years ago.
Source: SI.com | 21 May 2009 | 5:25 am Carpenter stops Cubs, wins in return to CardsChris Carpenter returned to St. Louis' rotation with five scoreless innings, and Chris Duncan snapped a 1-for-21 slump with two hits and an RBI in the Cardinals' 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 4:00 am Report: Diamondbacks reliever Scott Schoeneweis' wife found dead at Arizona homeThe wife of Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead Wednesday in their Arizona home, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's office, MLB.com reported.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 3:31 am Amy Mickelson, Phil Mickelson's wife, has breast cancer; he's suspending schedulePhil Mickelson has suspended his PGA Tour schedule indefinitely after his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer, the agency representing him announced Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 2:28 am Ortiz ends homerless drought in Boston's 8-3 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2009 | 2:14 am WWE moves Monday Raw to Los Angeles due to Denver Nuggets conflictWorld Wrestling Entertainment will move its Monday Raw show to Los Angeles after a conflict with the Nuggets over use of the Pepsi Center.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 2:14 am Wife of D-backs pitcher found dead in PhoenixFOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. (SI.com) -- The wife of Scott Schoeneweis, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was found dead Wednesday at her home in suburban Phoenix, police said.
Source: SI.com | 21 May 2009 | 1:14 am Game on: WWE moving Denver event to L.A.World Wrestling Entertainment says it is moving its Monday night event to Los Angeles because of a conflict with the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Source: SI.com | 21 May 2009 | 12:44 am Vick leaves prison for home confinement in Va.RICHMOND, 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 | 21 May 2009 | 12:37 am Jeremy Mayfield hires Bill Diehl as attorney in NASCAR suspension caseThe Jeremy Mayfield saga took another turn on Wednesday when a Charlotte-area attorney confirmed he was working for Mayfield as the owner-driver strives to reverse an indefinite suspension from NASCAR.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 12:19 am Kansas State sues to not pay former coach Ron Prince $3.2MKansas State has filed suit to prevent payment of $3.2 million in deferred payments to former football coach Ron Prince.Source: ESPN.com | 21 May 2009 | 12:09 am NASCAR suspends Carl Long, levies record fineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR has suspended driver Carl Long for the next 12 Sprint Cup races and fined crew chief Charles Swing $200,000, the largest penalty in the sport's history.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 11:47 pm Shakhtar takes UEFA Cup with 2-1 win over BremenShakhtar Donetsk's Jadson scored in extra time Wednesday to clinch the UEFA Cup with a 2-1 extra time win over Bremen.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 11:05 pm Chicago Bulls to name Gar Forman general manager; John Paxson remains with team as executive vice president of basketball operationsChicago Bulls will promote Gar Forman to general manager at a news conference on Thursday. John Paxson will remain with the organization as executive vice president of basketball operations.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2009 | 10:55 pm There's still a clear French Open favoritePlayers have some evidence that Rafael Nadal is vulnerable in Paris.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 10:43 pm No secret: Clippers say they will select GriffinLOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers didn't need time after the draft lottery to decide who to take with the No. 1 pick.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 9:41 pm Some names to watch on MLB trade marketThe Mets have lost Carlos Delgado for at least 10 weeks. Jon Heyman looks at possible trade targets for the New Yorkers, plus other tradable commodities.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 7:59 pm Cole eyes FA Cup glory 'consolation'Ashley Cole has admitted that Chelsea have to win the FA Cup to help make up for a season of disappointment.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2009 | 7:19 pm Sweden eliminates U.S. from World Team CupSweden will play Germany for a place in the World Team Cup final after eliminating the United States on Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 6:46 pm Tigers' Swinney has incentives to excelThis former walk-on player now views himself as a walk-on coach.
Source: SI.com | 20 May 2009 | 4:42 pm Top-seeded Medina Garrigues pulls out in StrasbourgTwo-time defending champion Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain pulled out of her second-round match against Kristina Barrois of Germany at the Strasbourg International on Wednesday, citing a lower back injury after losing the first set 6-4.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2009 | 3:45 pm 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 routed Darya Kustova 6-2, 6-0 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Warsaw Open in her first singles tournament since returning from shoulder surgery.
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