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Jankovic advances on wet morning at Roland GarrosJelena Jankovic dominated her opponent before a 2-hour rain delay Tuesday, and then did well enough after it to advance to the second round of the French Open by beating Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-3.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 26 May 2009 | 1:44 pm China TV, IMG to stage China Open tennisChinese state TV and IMG, the U.S. sports marketing firm, said Tuesday they will launch a joint venture to promote sports events by organizing the next China Open tennis tournament in October.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 26 May 2009 | 1:23 pm Tuesday's gossip columnSylvain Distin unsure about Pompey future, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 12:53 pm Jankovic advances to 2nd round at French OpenJelena Jankovic dominated her opponent before a 2-hour rain delay, and then did well enough after it to advance to the second round of the French Open by beating Petra Cetkovska of the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 12:50 pm Shearer set for Toon managerial talksNewcastle's Alan Shearer is ready to open talks about launching his career as full-time Magpies boss in earnest.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 12:49 pm Mo Williams of Cleveland Cavaliers guarantees series winCavaliers guard Mo Williams is guaranteeing his team will win the Eastern Conference finals, despite trailing the Magic 2 games to 1 with Game 4 in Orlando.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 12:36 pm Shearer 'to be offered four-year Newcastle deal'Alan Shearer is set to be offered a four-year contract to stay on as manager of relegated Newcastle, according to reports in England. Shearer's spell as interim manager ended with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 12:29 pm Indians overcome 10-run deficit to beat Rays 11-10 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 12:19 pm Motherwell win Europa League spotMotherwell are awarded a Fair Play place in the Europa League by the Scottish FASource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 12:16 pm Juventus complete Diego signingBrazil playmaker Diego joins Juventus from German side Werder Bremen for £21m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 12:07 pm Quaresma poised for Genoa moveInter Milan's Ricardo Quaresma is set for a summer move to Genoa following his loan spell at Premier League big guns Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 11:58 am Ancelotti says his future to be decided next weekAC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his future with the club will be decided next week. Ancelotti told reporters he will meet Monday with club administrator Adriano Galliani,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:43 am Austrian cyclist Kohl retires after doping scandalDisgraced Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl has announced his retirement, ending a controversial career marred by a doping scandal seen as a major blow to the sport. Kohl admitted to using...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:40 am Diego moving from Werder Bremen to JuventusWerder Bremen midfielder Diego is moving to Juventus, the Bundesliga club confirmed Tuesday. The transfer deal is worth $34.32 million and with bonuses could reach $37.83 million, BremenSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:37 am Barry offered new Villa contractAston Villa owner Randy Lerner says he is "optimistic" midfielder Gareth Barry will stay at the club after offering the England international a new deal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 11:32 am Fans arrive in Rome for Champions League finalManchester United and Barcelona fans began to arrive in the Italian capital Tuesday ahead of the Champions League final. About 67,000 fans are expected to attend the final, including...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:30 am Hamburg's Jol set to coach Ajax: BildBundesliga side Hamburg are set to lose coach Martin Jol to Dutch giants Amsterdam Ajax as a replacement for Marco van Basten, according to a report in German tabloid Bild on Tuesday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:20 am Live text - England v West IndiesMatt Prior reaches a half-century as England continue to impress in the last one-dayer against West Indies.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 11:19 am China TV, IMG to stage China Open tennisChinese state TV and IMG, the U.S. sports marketing firm, said Tuesday they will launch a joint venture to promote sports events by organizing the next China Open tennis tournament in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:10 am I'd pay to watch Ronaldo, says MessiBarcelona star Lionel Messi will have the chance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo at close quarters on Wednesday after admitting the Manchester United winger is the one player he would pay to seeSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:09 am I'd pay to watch Ronaldo, says Messi (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 11:08 am Rooney can be unstoppable - PiqueBarcelona defender Gerard Pique believes that on his day Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is unstoppable.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 11:08 am Canseco strikes out in mixed martial arts debutJose Canseco came out swinging but didn't last long in his mixed martial arts debut. The former Oakland A's slugger was defeated by South Korean super heavyweight Hong Man Choi by...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 May 2009 | 11:05 am Barcelona attack at full strength vs. Man UnitedBarcelona's formidable attack will be at its best with Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta likely to return for the Champions League final against Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 10:59 am Nuggets even Western finals against Lakers at 2-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 10:56 am Tyson's daughter critically illThe daughter of boxer Mike Tyson is critically ill after being entangled in a cord from an exercise treadmill, police say.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 10:56 am Star-studded teams square off in CL finalFrom Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi to Wayne Rooney vs. Thierry Henry, this Champions League final shapes up as a classic matchup in European club football's showpiece.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 10:46 am Shearer to discuss Magpies futureAlan Shearer is to have talks on Tuesday about becoming the permanent manager of Newcastle.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 10:38 am Coyle ready for Clarets challengeBurnley manager Owen Coyle is looking forward to taking on the best teams in the Premier League after distancing himself from the vacant post at Celtic.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 10:32 am Button 'shows Schumacher traits'Brawn team chief Ross Brawn says Jenson Button is showing some of the characteristics of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 10:15 am Northampton sign lock VickermanFormer Australia second row Dan Vickerman joins the Saints on a one-year deal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 May 2009 | 10:06 am Longhorns chosen as top seed for NCAA tournament (AP)
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News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 8:13 am Cavaliers Sell a Stake to Chinese InvestorsThe Cavaliers said they agreed over the weekend to sell a 15 percent stake in the franchise and its arena to a group of Chinese investors, led by Kenny Huang.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 8:11 am March blip made United stronger - MCManchester United's much-heralded late season 'blip' appeared much longer than the two weeks it lasted to star midfielder Michael Carrick.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 7:59 am Berbatov reluctant to take penaltyManchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is already having doubts about taking a penalty in the Champions League final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 May 2009 | 7:59 am Mets 5, Nationals 2: No Mere Fill-In, Sheffield Pops a Winning HomerJohn Maine earned his fourth win, allowing one run on four hits and three walks in six innings, and Gary Sheffield’s fly ball to left stood as a home run after review by the umpires.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:21 am Behind by 10 Runs, the Indians Rally to Stun the RaysThe Indians, who trailed the Rays by 10 going in the fourth, became the first team to make up a 10-run deficit since 2004.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:18 am Nuggets 120, Lakers 101: A Little of Everything Helps Nuggets Tie SeriesA little of everything was more than enough for the Nuggets to beat the Lakers, tying the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. Game 5 is Wednesday in Los Angeles.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:16 am Syracuse 10, Cornell 9 (OT): With a Late Rally, Syracuse Defends Its TitleJust as when they played as children on the reserve in Six Nations, Ontario, two old friends, Cody Jamieson and Sid Smith, stole the show as Syracuse beat Cornell in the Division I men’s lacrosse final.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:15 am Reach Out and Whack SomeoneThe N.B.A. and N.H.L. playoffs are getting more than a little nasty these days. Who says auto racing has all the collisions?Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:10 am Lakers need more than just Kobe Bryant and Pau GasolThe Lakers' stars are doing their part, but the rest of the players, especially Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum, are struggling against the Nuggets. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Phil Jackson has some deep thoughts to shareI remain confused, so you know I was talking to the Lakers' coach.I remain confused, so you know I was talking to Phil Jackson . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Phil Jackson has some deep thoughts to shareI remain confused, so you know I was talking to the Lakers' coach. I remain confused, so you know I was talking to Phil Jackson .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Rain helps David Reutimann win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600He gets his first Cup race victory when NASCAR officials red-flag the race after 227 laps. Buzzie Reutimann clutched...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Nuggets' J.R. Smith can drive George Karl crazyKarl loves the difference-maker in Smith, who had 24 points, four assists and two steals in Game 4 against the Lakers. But he hates the showoff. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Maria Sharapova back with a win, if not with a vengeanceShe needs three sets to beat Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus in first round of French Open, but coming off shoulder surgery, she's happy just to be playing. It's her first match at a Grand Slam since WIn the savage and deeply weird world of tennis, people make "comebacks" at ages when many humans haven't even thought about finding a direction in life. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Torii Hunter has no ill effects of crash into wallCenter fielder is back in the lineup one day after running into fence at Dodger Stadium while making a catch.Center fielder Torii Hunter was back in the Angels' lineup Monday night, looking no worse for the wear from his nasty collision Sunday with the Dodger Stadium wall and an overnight trip to Arkansas for the funeral of his grandmother. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am For Lakers, there's no time to rest for the wearyAn extended Houston series comes back to haunt them, as they show signs of tiredness throughout 120-101 loss to Denver in Game 4. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am White Sox put on aerial show in defeating AngelsChicago hammers three home runs and 24 hits in the victory.Someone was a little trigger-happy with the fireworks in Angel Stadium on Monday night, inadvertently setting off a single round during Jim Thome's second-inning at-bat and filling the sky above left-center field with a colorful explosion. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez works out at Dodger StadiumThe outfielder hits, runs, throws and does strength training in his first appearance at the ballpark since he was suspended for violating baseball's drug policy.Back from his self-imposed exile in Miami, Manny Ramirez worked out at Dodger Stadium on Monday for the first time since being suspended for violating baseball's drug policy, a Dodgers spokesman confirmed. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers seize up instead of seizing the dayLakers miss yet another chance to take control of a playoff series, getting blown out in Game 4 by the Nuggets, 120-101. Now Western Conference finals are tied, 2-2. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Kenya's Wesley Korir wins L.A. Marathon in record timeTatiana Petrova of Russia wins the women's race on a cool Memorial Day morning.The Kenyan distance runner stereotypes don't apply to Wesley Korir. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am White Sox put on aerial show in defeating AngelsChicago hammers three home runs and 24 hits in the victory. Someone was a little trigger-happy with the fireworks...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers seize up instead of seizing the dayLakers miss yet another chance to take control of a playoff series, getting blown out in Game 4 by the Nuggets, 120-101. Now Western Conference finals are tied, 2-2.Carmelo Anthony was limping, dehydrated and ineffective, but the Lakers were somehow in worse shape. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Torii Hunter has no ill effects of crash into wallCenter fielder is back in the lineup one day after running into fence at Dodger Stadium while making a catch. Center fielder Torii Hunter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers need more than just Kobe Bryant and Pau GasolThe Lakers' stars are doing their part, but the rest of the players, especially Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum, are struggling against the Nuggets.On the bright side for the Lakers, they beat the spread, Denver minus 29 points. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Maria Sharapova back with a win, if not with a vengeanceShe needs three sets to beat Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus in first round of French Open, but coming off shoulder surgery, she's happy just to be playing. It's her first match at a Grand Slam since W...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Joe Maddon gets contract extension from the RaysManager signs to stay with Tampa Bay through 2012. The Tampa Bay Rays rewarded Manager Joe Maddon for leading...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers show singular purpose in 16-6 rout of RockiesThey peck Rockies to distraction with a 19-hit attack that features no home runs and 16 singles.How's this for unexpected? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am For Lakers, there's no time to rest for the wearyAn extended Houston series comes back to haunt them, as they show signs of tiredness throughout 120-101 loss to Denver in Game 4.Trevor Ariza is walking like an old man. Lamar Odom is jumping like an old mannequin. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 May 2009 | 7:00 am Chris Mannix: Role players help Nuggets look like championship team in Game 4It takes depth to win a title. The Nuggets had the look of a champion as they topped the Lakers 120-101 to square the West finals at 2-2, writes Chris Mannix.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 6:41 am Yankees 11, Rangers 1: Hughes Upstages Show of Strength by Yankees HittersPhil Hughes was superb, snapping sharp curveballs and 93 mile-an-hour fastballs on the corners, and the Yankees routed the Rangers in front of a packed house.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 6:40 am The Endurance to PerseverePark Ji-sung, Manchester United’s tireless South Korean midfielder, is expected to become the first Asian player to participate in the European Champions League final.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 6:34 am Filly May Be Ready to Go, but Her Owner Isn’t YetDespite another effortless workout, Jess Jackson said he would wait at least another week before deciding if Rachel Alexandra would run in the Belmont Stakes.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 6:18 am Magic’s Howard Is Learning When to Grin, or GlareDwight Howard has been a study in maturation this year, and with each postseason win, he is breaking down the barrier to becoming an elite player.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 May 2009 | 6:17 am Hall delivers in 10th as Brewers nip Cards 1-0Bill Hall delivered in the 10th as the Brewers won a pitchers' duel with the Cardinals on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 5:11 am Police: Mike Tyson's daughter critical after accidentPolice say the daughter of boxer Mike Tyson is in critical condition after accidentally hanging herself.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 4:44 am Report: Woman alleges rape at Jets DB's homeNew Jersey police are investigating a woman's claim that she was raped by two men at the home of Jets safety Kerry Rhodes.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 4:41 am Likely Friday decision on putting Reyes on DL (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 4:24 am Rays cough up 6-run lead in ninth as Tribe rallyVictor Martinez lined a two-run single with two outs to cap a seven-run ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians overcame a 10-run deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-10 on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 3:47 am Helio earns record $3 million with Indy 500 winINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Helio Castroneves has earned a record $3,048,005 for his third Indianapolis 500 victory.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 3:35 am Prosecutor: Jets' Rhodes not target in rape case (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, although the Morris County prosecutor said the player is not a suspect in the case.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 3:32 am Castroneves earns record prize with Indy win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 2:30 am Blackhawks' Quenneville fined $10K for criticismTORONTO (AP) -- The NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville $10,000 for harsh criticism of officiating in his team's loss to Detroit in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 2:27 am David Reutimann wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600David Reutimann has won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his first victory at NASCAR's top level.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 2:21 am Love, seven others qualify for British Open (AP)AP - Former PGA champion Davis Love III secured a spot in his 23rd consecutive British Open, putting together rounds of 67-65 to earn one of eight spots in the U.S. qualifier Monday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 May 2009 | 2:08 am Padres win 10th in a row in 10th after late rallyChase Headley hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning as San Diego rallied from a six-run deficit to win its 10th straight game, beating Arizona 9-7 on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 26 May 2009 | 2:06 am Reutimann gets first Sprint Cup winCONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- David Reutimann has won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his first victory at NASCAR's top level.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 2:00 am Tom Bowles: Five things we learned from the Coca-Cola 600Michael Waltrip's faith is rewarded and more Coca-Cola 600 thoughts.Source: SI.com | 26 May 2009 | 12:45 am 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 | 26 May 2009 | 12:11 am Rachel Alexandra works out; Belmont uncertainLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- It's still a waiting game for Rachel Alexandra and jockey Calvin Borel to see if one or both will be in the Belmont Stakes.Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 11:26 pm Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 May 2009 | 11:24 pm NHL fines Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville $10,000 for criticism of penaltyThe NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville $10,000 for harsh criticism of officiating in his team's loss to Detroit in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 11:02 pm Frosh faces: Britton, Cecil win NCAA singles titlesMississippi's Devin Britton and fellow freshman Mallory Cecil from Duke won singles titles Monday at the NCAA tennis tournament Monday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 May 2009 | 9:57 pm Burns: Burning Champions League questionsThe Champions League final is here, but Robert Burns has questions, like which star, Ronaldo or Messi, will steal the show?Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 9:15 pm Texas gets top seed for NCAA baseball tournamentThe University of Texas has been selected the top seed for the 64-team Division I baseball tournament.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 9:14 pm Ronaldo to miss two matches because of injuryRonaldo will miss at least two matches because of a calf injury that has been bothering him for two weeks.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 May 2009 | 9:04 pm Rafael Nadal begins bid for fifth straight French Open championship with winTop-seeded Rafael Nadal looked his usual dominant self in the first round, beating Marcos Daniel of Brazil 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 for his 29th straight win on the red clay at Roland Garros.Source: ESPN.com | 25 May 2009 | 8:40 pm 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 | 8:11 pm Can Barcelona dethrone Man United?Everyone loves Barça. So why isn't it the Champions League favorite?Source: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 6:27 pm Nadal sets French Open consecutive wins markPARIS (AP) -- Top-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: SI.com | 25 May 2009 | 5:08 pm Nadal sets French record with 29th straight winTop-seeded Rafael Nadal looked his usual dominant self in the first round, beating Marcos Daniel of Brazil 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 for his 29th straight win on the red clay at Roland Garros.
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