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Live text - Championship play-off finalBurnley take on Sheffield United at Wembley in the Championship play-off final with a place in the Premier League at stake.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 1:00 pm Dinara Safina quickly moves into second round at French OpenDinara Safina quickly worked her way into the second round of the French Open on Monday, routing Anne Keothavong of Britain 6-0, 6-0.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:55 pm Trio strive to get fit for long-awaited finalThierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and Rio Ferdinand are all fighting to be fit for the Champions League final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 12:52 pm Williams break ranks as F1 teams send ultimatumWilliams on Monday broke ranks with the rest of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) by lodging an entry to the 2010 world championship. Less than 24 hours after joining the other...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 12:49 pm Venus advances to 2nd round at French OpenVenus Williams has won her opening round match at the French Open by beating Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-1, 4-6, 6-2. The seven-time Grand Slam champion won the match's first five games...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 12:46 pm Rachel Alexandra uncertain for Belmont Stakes, owner Jess Jackson saysRachel Alexandra owner Jess Jackson was uncertain Monday morning of the Preakness champion's status for next month's Belmont Stakes after the filly worked out at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:42 pm Venus survives French Open scareThird seed Venus Williams survives a scare before reaching round two of the French Open with a 6-1 4-6 6-2 victory over Bethanie Mattek-Sands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 12:34 pm Barcelona's Henry and Iniesta train with teamBarcelona's Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta haven taken part in the team's final training session before leaving for the Champions League final against Manchester United. The Spanish...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 12:31 pm Farah sets new GB 10k road markMo Farah smashes the British 10k record to win the Bupa London 10,000 road race in 27 minutes, 40 seconds.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 12:12 pm Williams confirm F1 entry in 2010Williams are the first team to confirm they will enter a team in the 2010 Formula 1 championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 12:05 pm Barca's Toure ready for 'decider'Midfielder Yaya Toure tells BBC Sport that Wednesday's Champions League final between his Barca side and Manchester United will rubber-stamp who is the best team in the world.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 11:43 am Brawn F1 team stays focussed on jobJenson Button and the Brawn GP team were still pinching themselves in delight Monday after winning Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix -- and promising a taste of the high life will not stop them...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 11:42 am Jose Canseco pumped up for MMA fight in Japan (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 11:36 am No. 1 Safina sweeps past first-round opponentTop-seeded Dinara Safina quickly worked her way into the second round of the French Open on Monday, routing Anne Keothavong of Britain 6-0, 6-0.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 May 2009 | 11:27 am IOC renews with Atos Origin as Games sponsor (AP)AP - The International Olympic Committee has signed technology services provider Atos Origin as a global sponsor until 2016.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 11:17 am IOC renews with Atos Origin as Games sponsorThe International Olympic Committee has signed technology services provider Atos Origin as a global sponsor until 2016. The value of the deal was not disclosed, but the Franco-Belgian...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 11:16 am Hodgson keeps focus on top flightManager Roy Hodgson insists the Premier League will be Fulham's priority next season, despite the Cottagers qualifying for the newly formed Uefa Europa League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 11:01 am Safina humbles outclassed Briton in French Open (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 10:45 am Injuries hit France rugby squad for Down UnderThe French squad to play Tests next month in New Zealand and Australia has been badly hit by injuries with three experienced players pulling out with injuries Sunday and Monday. First toSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 10:44 am Jose Canseco pumped up for MMA fight in JapanJose Canseco is pumped up for his debut in mixed martial arts even though he's not sure what he's getting into. The former Oakland A's slugger is fighting 7-foot-2, 330-pound super...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 10:34 am Drug cheat Kohl retires from cyclingDisgraced Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl on Monday announced his retirement from competition at the age of 27 following a two-year suspension for doping. "I am announcing my retirement...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 10:26 am Busacca to take charge of Champions League FinalMassimo Busacca of Switzerland was announced Monday by UEFA as the referee for the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 10:26 am Vieira wants to clarify his future at Inter MilanPatrick Vieira wants more playing time at Inter Milan and is seeking talks with coach Jose Mourinho to clarify his future at the Serie A club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 10:24 am Shearer: We're all to blame for dropAlan Shearer insists there should be collective blame for Newcastle's relegation, and has pointed the finger at himself as well as Mike Ashley.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 10:19 am Safina quickly moves into 2nd round at French OpenTop-seeded Dinara Safina quickly worked her way into the second round of the French Open on Monday, routing Anne Keothavong of Britain 6-0, 6-0. Safina took over as the top-ranked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 10:17 am In-form Safina crushes KeothavongTop seed Dinara Safina thrashes British number one Anne Keothavong 6-0 6-0 to cruise into round two of the French Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 10:14 am Busacca to take charge of Champions League FinalMassimo Busacca of Switzerland was announced Monday by UEFA as the referee for the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United. Wednesday's match in Rome's Stadio...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 May 2009 | 10:03 am Fletcher: United ready for RomeManchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has backed the rest of the club's senior stars to go on and win the Champions League without him.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 10:02 am Wenger determined to keep starsArsene Wenger insists the likes of Robin van Persie must stay at Arsenal as he looks to lift the Gunners into Premier League title contention.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 9:44 am Weir happy to share with FergusonDavid Weir says it was only fitting that he should lift the Scottish Premier League trophy along with former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 9:37 am Blades burning to regain Premier League status (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 8:57 am Live - French OpenRafael Nadal is in action on day two of the French Open after Dinara Safina thrashes Britain's Anne Keothavong.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 8:55 am Report: Woman says she was raped at Jets DB's home (AP)AP - New Jersey police are investigating a woman's claim that she was raped by two men at the home of Jets safety Kerry Rhodes.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 8:53 am Donovan, Dempsey and Altidore head U.S. rosterThe United States will be at nearly full strength for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 8:34 am Rory Sabbatini wins Byron Nelson by 2 strokes (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 8:21 am Shearer non-committal over futureAlan Shearer shies away from answering questions over his future as Newcastle manager after the club's relegation to the Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 May 2009 | 8:21 am Power makes his case with 5th-place finish in Indy (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 8:21 am Magic 99, Cavaliers 89: Magic Seizes a Redeeming Series Lead Over the CavsDwight Howard and the Magic, sick of seeing replays of LeBron James’s dramatic Game 2 buzzer-beater, downed the Cavaliers to take a 2-1 lead in a series getting nastier by the minute.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 8:14 am Coca-Cola 600 rescheduled for Monday at noonHeavy rains forced the postponement of Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C. The race will be held Monday, starting at noon (EST).
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 8:06 am Neville gets surprise recall by EnglandGary Neville has received a surprise recall to England's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 8:05 am New York Red Bulls 0-1 Chicago FireMLS: Chicago ran its unbeaten streak to 10 games and took over first in the East by beating the Red Bulls on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 7:49 am Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 1: The Red Wings Dominate Despite Being Short-HandedMarian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals each, and the Detroit Red Wings routed the Chicago Blackhawks, taking a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:20 am Red Sox Considering Dropping Big Papi in OrderBig Papi has been a mainstay in the No. 3 hole since flip-flopping with former teammate Manny Ramirez there in 2003, but he has struggled mightily this season.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:19 am Phillies 4, Yankees 3, 11 Innings: Yanks’ Latest Rally Comes Up ShortCarlos Ruiz hit a two-out RBI double in the 11th inning and the Phillies overcame another blown save by Brad Lidge, holding off a late-inning rally by the Yankees.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:19 am Red Sox 12, Mets 5: Sweep at Fenway Is Too Much to Ask From Depleted MetsDespite some sustained hitting against Tim Wakefield in the third inning, the Mets were hammered by the Red Sox and finished an injury-plagued 10-game road trip at .500.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:19 am Tennis: Hewitt Shrugs Off 55 Aces to Beat KarlovicHistorians knew that epic comebacks had reason to be in the air at this year’s French Open, and Lleyton Hewitt confirmed it early on opening day.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:18 am Jenson Button Takes Monaco Grand PrixThe two Brawn team drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, dominated the race, taking their third one-two of the season.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:18 am Magic conjure win over Cavs (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 7:17 am Global Soccer: A Soccer Coach Wins, Then LeavesNow that Felix Magath has led Wolfsburg to its first Bundesliga title, he is moving on to take control of a lapsed giant of German soccer, Schalke.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:16 am Rugby Union: Irish Win Again as Leinster Takes European CupIt has been a victorious spring for Irish teams that seemingly could not win. This time, Leinster beat Leicester, 19-16, in a tense final in Edinburgh.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:16 am Magic doesn't fade after all, as Orlando beats Cleveland, 99-89Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the series with a home victory, a game after LeBron James hit a buzzer-beater people are still buzzing about.It may have been the shot heard 'round the NBA, but the Orlando Magic refuse to let it define this series.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers ace Chad Billingsley has his roughest outing of seasonHe can't hold a four-run lead against the Angels and gives up a season-high five runs in six innings.The Dodgers had a four-run lead going into the third inning Sunday. Their starting pitcher, Chad Billingsley , had not given up more than three runs in any of his nine starts this season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Working with Chick Hearn was quite the kick for his sidekicksIt wasn't always easy to work with the Lakers' legendary broadcaster, but Lynn Shackelford and Keith Erickson had a great seat for some great teams.It might sound silly but Lynn Shackelford says it's true: Playing basketball for John Wooden may have been the ideal training ground for working with Chick Hearn.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Situation is fluid for Kobe and LakersThe entire team appears exhausted after Saturday's tough Game 3 win over Denver, especially Kobe Bryant, who needed an IV drip. There's little time to recover, with Game 4 Monday night.There was some stat-clarifying to do, and Kobe Bryant provided it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Predicting Lakers-Nuggets games a thankless jobMike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days of Lakers playoff games.Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days of Lakers playoff games.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Derek Fisher delivers in the clutch -- or the huddleHe has struggled with his play, but his speech to teammates during the fourth quarter of Game 3 was vintage Fisher.La Vida Fisher.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Torri Hunter's defense, offense lead Angels over DodgersHe makes a highlight-reel catch while crashing into the wall and also knocks in three runs in a 10-7 win.You know Torii Hunter hit that Dodger Stadium outfield wall hard in the fourth inning Sunday when the Angels center fielder had the wind -- and the words -- knocked right out of him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am A happy return for Helio Castroneves at Indy 500He wins Indy 500 for the third time, mere weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges.Tradition is as integral to the Indianapolis 500 as speed and danger.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Jamie Hoffmann was ready for his close-upDodgers rookie was a big star in his hometown of New Ulm, Minn., and is a star in L.A. after his first major-league homer.Jamie Hoffmann ought to do well in Hollywood. He has already been the star at a movie premiere, and he hasn't even been in a movie.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Torri Hunter's defense, offense lead Angels over DodgersHe makes a highlight-reel catch while crashing into the wall and also knocks in three runs in a 10-7 win. You...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Nuggets looking for energy to keep fightingA worn out Denver team is trying to push through the weariness in hopes of taking a game from the Lakers before returning to Los Angeles.Carmelo Anthony leaned back in his chair inside the Denver Nuggets locker room and rubbed his head.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Derek Fisher delivers in the clutch -- or the huddleHe has struggled with his play, but his speech to teammates during the fourth quarter of Game 3 was vintage Fisher. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers ace Chad Billingsley has his roughest outing of seasonHe can't hold a four-run lead against the Angels and gives up a season-high five runs in six innings. The Dodgers had a four-run lead going...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Nuggets looking for energy to keep fightingA worn out Denver team is trying to push through the weariness in hopes of taking a game from the Lakers before returning to Los Angeles. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am A happy return for Helio Castroneves at Indy 500He wins Indy 500 for the third time, mere weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges. Tradition is as...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Magic doesn't fade after all, as Orlando beats Cleveland, 99-89Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the series with a home victory, a game after LeBron James hit a buzzer-beater people are still buzzing about. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 7:00 am Peter King: Brady, Favre headline never-dull NFL offseasonBrady is back, Vikings won't wait for Favre, good news for Vick & more.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 6:58 am Ian Thomsen: He's young and still learning, but Howard might have the Magic touchReduced to a witness the other night, Superman showed up in the second half of Game 3 and gave the Magic a reason to believe again, writes Ian Thomsen.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 6:37 am Northwestern Wins Fifth Women’s Title in a RowHilary Bowen scored five goals, and Katrina Dowd and Danielle Spencer had four apiece to lead Northwestern to its fifth straight N.C.A.A. championship against North Carolina.Source: NYT > Sports | 25 May 2009 | 6:30 am Norman Chad: At long last, a basketball broadcasting team I can enjoyAt long last, a basketball broadcast team I actually enjoy watching.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 5:56 am Magic hold off Cavs in foul-plagued Game 3 winDwight Howard scored 24 points s -- 14 on free throws -- and Rafer Alston added 18 as the Orlando Magic downed the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-89 on Sunday night to take a 2-1 lead in an Eastern Conference finalsSource: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 5:20 am Players of the weekRylee Burt, Whitman-Hanson - Despite a groin injury, the sophomore finished the season 7-0. She pitched 21 innings in games against Scituate, East Bridgewater, and Rockland, striking out 25 batters and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 5:09 am King Philip, Danvers hoping for long tournament run in softballLast season, Ashland was the only undefeated team in Eastern Mass. heading into the tournament. This year there could be as many as five.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 5:07 am Players of the weekJoe Flynn, Plymouth North - The senior threw his first career no-hitter in his final regular-season start Thursday, a 4-0 win over Duxbury in which he struck out 14.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 5:05 am Lots of hard-hitting candidates in baseball tournamentWith MIAA tournament brackets being released tomorrow (North, South, and Central) and Wednesday (West), teams across the state are gearing up for the postseason.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 May 2009 | 5:04 am What a month! Castroneves wins Indy 500How's that for a comeback? Five weeks after wondering if he was headed to federal prison for tax evasion, Helio Castroneves won his third Indianapolis 500.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 4:52 am Howard's 24 lead Magic past Cavs for 2-1 lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 4:41 am Shockey hospitalized in Vegas for dehyrdrationA New Orleans Saints team spokesman says tight end Jeremy Shockey was taken to a hospital but is doing fine after being treated for dehydration.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 4:06 am New Orleans Saints' Jeremy Shockey treated, released from hospitalA Saints spokesman said Jeremy Shockey was treated and released from a hospital on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 3:22 am French Open: Hewitt survives Karlovic's 55 acesPARIS (AP) -- Defending champion Ana Ivanovic struggled on the important points in her opening match at the French Open before beating Sara Errani of Italy 7-6 (3), 6-3 Sunday to reach the second round.
Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 2:22 am Rain postpones Coca-Cola 600 to Memorial DayNASCAR's longest race of the season has been postponed by rain for the first time in 50 years.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 1:25 am K-Rod Francisco Rodriguez returns to New York Mets after hospital stayNew York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is back with the club and feeling better after being hospitalized for back spasms.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 1:06 am Wings don't need stars to press Hawks to brinkMarian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals each Sunday, and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the absences of Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk to rout the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:45 am Cleveland Cavaliers sign deal to sell significant stake to Chinese investment groupThe Cavaliers have reached an agreement with a group of Chinese businessmen for a significant stake in the company that owns and operates the Cavs and Quicken Loans Arena.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:18 am Rory Sabbatini wins Byron Nelson Championship by 2 shotsRory Sabbatini has won the Byron Nelson Championship, finishing with a two-stroke victory over late-charging Brian Davis.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:16 am Cavs sign ownership deal with China group (AP)AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed an agreement with an investment group from China to become minority owners of the NBA franchise and its arena, a partnership that could impact superstar LeBron James' future with the team.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 12:15 am NCAA announces baseball tournament's regional sitesFour Atlantic Coast Conference schools were selected Sunday as regional hosts for the 2009 NCAA baseball tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 12:05 am Donovan, Dempsey head U.S. World Cup rosterCHICAGO (AP) -- Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore headed a 24-man roster announced Sunday to train for the United States before World Cup qualifiers next month against Costa Rica and Honduras.
Source: SI.com | 24 May 2009 | 7:22 pm Hewitt blasts ITF moveLleyton Hewitt criticized the International Tennis Federation on Sunday, saying it was a 'disgrace' the way the sports body reacted to Australia's decision to skip a Davis Cup series last month in India for security reasons.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 May 2009 | 5:03 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 May 2009 | 5:03 pm Ivanovic advances, Karlovic falls despite ace recordDefending champion Ana Ivanovic struggled on the important points in her opening match at the French Open before defeating Sara Errani of Italy 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Sunday to reach the second round.
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