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Isinbayeva set to vault in LondonOlympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva will compete at July's London Grand Prix as a final preparation for the defence of her world title.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:05 am Live - French OpenRobin Soderling faces Fernando Gonzalez in the first of Friday's semi-finals in Paris, before Roger Federer takes on Juan Martin del Potro.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:58 am Bryant's 40 lead Lakers in Game 1 rout of Magic (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:45 am Staal's goal starts Pens' comeback, evens finals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:44 am Side Kicks are here to helpEvery Friday, Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:38 am Gasquet maintains he never took cocaineFrench tennis player Richard Gasquet insists he never took cocaine and plans to prove his innocence.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:27 am Donald needs just 20 putts to lead by 3Luke Donald had so many birdies that he struggled to keep track. "I really got on a hot streak. What was I, 8 under for 10 holes?" he said after the opening round of the Memorial...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:26 am Lampard wants to go on for BluesFired-up Frank Lampard wants to emulate Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola by playing into his late 30s.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:10 am Wigan close to securing MartinezWigan chief executive Brenda Spencer expects Roberto Martinez to become the club's new manager after the weekend.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am Rijkaard takes Galatasaray postFrank Rijkaard is appointed technical director of Turkish side Galatasaray, replacing Bulent Korkmaz.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:48 am Lampard expects Ancelotti to shineChelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is optimistic that new Stamford Bridge supremo Carlo Ancelotti can take the club to the next level.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:43 am Federer feels strain as place in history beckons (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:29 am Rosberg fastest in opening free practice in TurkeyNico Rosberg topped the times again in Friday morning's opening free practice for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, the Williams driver clocking a best time of one minute and 28.952 seconds. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:23 am Rodgers confirmed as Reading bossReading install Brendan Rodgers as their new manager on a three-year contract.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:07 am D.C. United 2-0 New York Red BullsD.C. United's goalkeeping carousel looks to be slowing as the New York Red Bulls' woes in Washington continued.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:05 am Sid and the Kids even up Stanley Cup finalsSidney Crosby still lives at home, even if it is Mario Lemieux's. Jordan Staal can't legally buy a drink in Pittsburgh for a couple more months. Evgeni Malkin still loves eating mom's home...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:26 am Sid and the Kids even up Stanley Cup finals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:26 am City targeting worldwide dominationManchester City's brand and marketing officer David Pullan says the club are determined to achieve parity with the best clubs in the world.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:13 am Halfpenny feared for Lions placeLions' Welsh wing Leigh Halfpenny admits he feared he would not make it to South Africa as he prepares for a likely debut on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:55 am Injured All Black Kahui ruled out for six monthsAll Blacks centre Richard Kahui has been ruled out for up to six months because of a shoulder injury that needs surgery, the team's doctor said Friday. Kahui had been carrying an injury...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am Bryant leads Lakers rout of MagicKobe Bryant scores 40 points as the LA Lakers crush the Orlando Magic 100-75 in the opening game of the NBA Finals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am Bryant leads Lakers in Game 1 blowout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:33 am Bryant leads Lakers in Game 1 blowoutKobe Bryant may as well spend the night at Staples Center. So focused on winning an NBA title, he's not much fun to be around these days. "My kids call me Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs,"...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:33 am F1 teams ponder breakaway in 2010Toyota's Formula 1 boss John Howlett says teams cannot rule out a break away from the sport next year as the budget cap row rumbles on.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:22 am Randy Johnson Records His 300th Career VictoryRandy Johnson became the 24th major league pitcher and only the sixth left-hander to reach 300 wins.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:22 am Yankees 8, Rangers 6: Cabrera Rescues Yanks as Wang StrugglesChien-Ming Wang allowed five runs in four-plus innings, but the Yankees went ahead with five runs in their half of the fifth, and Melky Cabrera broke a tie with a homer in the eighth inning.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:16 am Burnett Suspended for 6 Games for Pitch Over HeadDespite not being warned beforehand, A. J. Burnett was suspended for six games by Major League Baseball for throwing a ball over the head of the Texas Rangers’ Nelson Cruz.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:16 am Penguins 4, Red Wings 2: Malkin Creates Scoring for Pittsburgh, and Havoc for DetroitEvgeni Malkin, who has established himself as the playoffs’ most valuable player, carried the Penguins to a victory over the Red Wings, leveling the Stanley Cup finals at two games apiece.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:12 am The Rail: Belmont PicksJoe Drape, in a video and on The Rail, breaks down the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am Downsized W.N.B.A. Will Make Do With LessIn an attempt to ride out difficult financial times, the W.N.B.A. has eliminated one of its teams, and cut active rosters from 13 to 11, eliminating 39 total active roster spots.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am N.B.A. Commissioner Stern Wants to Preserve Age Limit for PlayersStern defended the age policy, which generally requires players to be at least 19 years old and one year removed from high school before becoming eligible to play in the N.B.A.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am French Open: Safina One Win Away From Her First MajorDinara Safina’s 6-3, 6-3 victory over Dominika Cibulkova puts her in Saturday’s final.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am Safina, Kuznetsova renew rivalry in French final (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am Safina, Kuznetsova renew rivalry in French finalThe all-Russian women's final at the French Open renews a rivalry dating back a decade, and Svetlana Kuznetsova hopes to fare better than the first time she faced Dinara Safina. They...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am N.F.L. Union Reaches Deal With Retired PlayersThe N.F.L. Players Association has offered a settlement to 2,056 retired players that will net each one about $10,000 after lawyers’ fees.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:06 am Donald Displays Uncanny Accuracy While Putting at MemorialLuke Donald birdied six straight holes, and one-putted nine straight greens from No. 8 through No. 17, making long putts and close ones to win at Muirfield Village Golf Club.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am Cole Hamels shuts down the DodgersHe pitches a five-hitter as Dodgers' offense continues to struggle.What happened to Cole Hamels?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Fullerton finds a gem behind the plateDustin Garneau was set to continue his football career, until he was identified as a baseball prospect. He's helped the Titans' pitching staff become one of the nation's best. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Pittsburgh's youth wins over Detroit's experiencePenguins' relentless effort in 4-2 victory to tie Stanley Cup finals at two serves as a compelling coming-of-age story that might trigger the beginning of the end of Red Wings' dynasty.The Penguins grew up Thursday, making the defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings look old and spent in a game that might trigger the beginning of the end of Detroit's dynasty.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Finals should be short and tweet, with a Lakers' sweepLakers Coach Phil Jackson tries his best to be intimidating while looking for the meaningful, even as his girlfriend Jeanie Buss sends Twitter messages from her seat.Here we are, and it really doesn't get any bigger than this with only four games to play in this year's NBA Finals.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' Andrew Bynum does a job on Dwight HowardDespite foul trouble, the young center establishes himself against Orlando's star.Andrew Bynum , the one with the still-smarting knee and the curiously shaky game, played Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard to a relative draw, more than enough to allow the Lakers to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals with ease, 100-75.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Randy Johnson gets 300th winJohnson becomes 24th member of the 300-win club, the second-oldest to attain the milestone, and perhaps the last to ever reach the mark.The 6-foot-10 left-hander with perhaps the most menacing sneer and imposing mound presence in baseball history had to take a few exaggerated breaths to keep from breaking down Thursday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant sinks his teeth into the MagicHis 40-point, eight-rebound, eight-assist effort leads Lakers to a dominating win.Enough about his tumbling jumpers, his tentacle defense, his towering rebounds, his touch passing.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Howie Kendrick comes through in the ninthAfter the bullpen wastes John Lackey's strong start, Kendrick's bunt and baserunning account for the winning run.The Angels' beleaguered bullpen blew up again, but their beleaguered second baseman bailed out the relievers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Cole Hamels shuts down the DodgersHe pitches a five-hitter as Dodgers' offense continues to struggle. What happened to Cole Hamels?Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant sinks his teeth into the MagicHis 40-point, eight-rebound, eight-assist effort leads Lakers to a dominating win. Enough about his tumbling jumpers,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Randy Johnson gets 300th winJohnson becomes 24th member of the 300-win club, the second-oldest to attain the milestone, and perhaps the last to ever reach the mark. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kuznetsova, Safina advance to women's final at French OpenQuestion is raised anew: How'd the Russians get so good?Depending upon which historian you ask, the French Open women's final and the phenomenon it represents might owe something to J.R. Ewing, Lech Walesa, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Vaclav Havel, Hungary, Afghanistan and blue jeans.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Pittsburgh's youth wins over Detroit's experiencePenguins' relentless effort in 4-2 victory to tie Stanley Cup finals at two serves as a compelling coming-of-age story that might trigger the beginning of the end of Red Wings' dynasty. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' scary new look may prove a snarl for the Magic'I just want it so bad, that's all,' says Kobe Bryant, who bared his teeth in L.A.'s Game 1 victory over Orlando.Did you ever notice you can never find a conspiracy when you need one?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers' scary new look may prove a snarl for the Magic'I just want it so bad, that's all,' says Kobe Bryant, who bared his teeth in L.A.'s Game 1 victory over Orlando. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels hang on to beat the Blue JaysBullpen wastes Lackey's strong start, but the Angels score in the ninth to win it. The Angels' beleaguered bullpen...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am French Open at a glanceFederer meets Del Potro, Gonzalez plays Soderling in men's semifinals. French Open at a glance TODAY'S MEN'S SEMIFINALS (world rankings...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers roll in Game 1 victory over the MagicKobe Bryant scores 40 points and the Lakers hold Orlando to 29.9% shooting, as Dwight Howard is not a factor. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kuznetsova, Safina advance to women's final at French OpenQuestion is raised anew: How'd the Russians get so good? Depending upon which historian you ask, the French Open...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers roll in Game 1 victory over the MagicKobe Bryant scores 40 points and the Lakers hold Orlando to 29.9% shooting, as Dwight Howard is not a factor.Wait, which one was supposed to be Superman?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am LeBron James fined $25K for skipping postgame news conferenceNBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am US Olympic Committee loses another major sponsorBank of America has become the third major sponsor not to renew a sponsorship contract with the US Olympic Committee, a key loss coming just eight months before the 2010 Winter Olympics.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:55 am Nelson returns from shoulder injury for Game 1All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson returned to the Orlando Magic for Game 1 of the NBA finals, playing the entire second quarter before struggling in the second half against the Los AngelesSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:39 am Ian Thomsen: A motivated Kobe is bad news for MagicKobe Bryant exploded. He pick and rolled. He attacked the rim. When it was over, the Lakers won in a rout. Kobe wouldn't be denied, and it's bad news for Orlando, says Ian Thomsen.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am Live - Turkey Grand Prix practiceJenson Button aims to kickstart his bid to win a sixth Grand Prix of the season in Friday practice of the Turkish Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:35 am Lance Armstrong uses twitter to announce son's birthLance Armstrong has announced the birth of his son on the social-networking site Twitter.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:28 am Phils' Hamels throws 5-hit shutout vs. DodgersPhillies 3, Dodgers 0Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:18 am Yao Ming voices role in Chinese animated filmHaving appeared in a documentary and played himself on the Simpsons, Houston Rockets star Yao Ming finally gets to voice a whole different character for an upcoming Chinese-language...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:07 am Armstrong reveals birth of son, Max, on TwitterLance Armstrong has announced the birth of his son on the social-networking site Twitter.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:07 am Pens reign in 2nd to even Cup finals with WingsSidney Crosby scored his first goal in four games in the Stanley Cup finals to put Pittsburgh ahead midway through the second period, helping the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 to even the series.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:56 am Tony La Russa sues Twitter over St. Louis Cardinals manager fake pageCardinals manager Tony La Russa has filed a lawsuit against the social-networking site Twitter, claiming a fake page using his name damaged his reputation and caused emotional distress.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:34 am Baseball roundup: Thursday's action on the diamondsChicago's U.S. Cellular Field is known as a hitter-friendly ballpark, but it has been downright inhospitable to the host White Sox lately. Jason Giambi hit a three-run homer and Brett...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:33 am Hamels, Phillies beat Dodgers 3-0 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 5:01 am New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett suspended six games for pitchNew York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett has been suspended six games for throwing a pitch over the head of the Rangers' Nelson Cruz in Tuesday night's game.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:51 am Johnson Wins No. 300The man who had always stood alone now belongs to one of baseball's most exclusive fraternities, writes SI.com's Ted Keith.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:58 am Big Unit's big number: Randy Johnson wins 300th (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:39 am Johnson becomes 24th member of 300-win clubRandy Johnson has earned his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:25 am Rockies catcher's son, 11, safe after kidnappingDENVER (AP) -- The 11-year-old son and brother-in-law of Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba have been released within hours of their kidnapping in Venezuela.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:14 am LeBron fined $25,000 for postgame media snubLOS ANGELES (AP) -- NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:09 am Pak shares first-round lead at State Farm (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 1:32 am Mets' Reyes has small hamstring tearThe Mets announced Thursday night that shortstop Jose Reyes has a small tear in his right hamstring tendon. The team is not estimating when Reyes might return, but early reports are suggesting he'll be out through the All-Star break.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 1:30 am NFLPA reaches $26M settlement in retirees' suitThe NFL Players Association has reached a $26 million settlement with retired players who had successfully sued the union for cutting them out of lucrative marketing deals.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 1:01 am Luke Donald nabs early lead at the MemorialTiger Woods hardly missed a fairway, a big improvement. Luke Donald hardly missed a putt, and that was far more rewarding Thursday at the Memorial.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 12:46 am NFLPA settles lawsuit with retired players (AP)AP - Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley is encouraged that the NFL Players Association has taken "an historic first step" in reconciling its long-standing rift with the old guard by settling a lawsuit with its retired players on Thursday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jun 2009 | 12:17 am Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with Adrian WilsonArizona Cardinals have signed safety Adrian Wilson to a five-year contract that runs through the 2013 season.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 12:11 am Dismal display in Costa Rica opens door for criticismTRECKER: Another loss in Costa Rica should push U.S. Soccer toward big changes lest they repeat the 1998 WC fiasco.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jun 2009 | 11:43 pm Toronto Raptors F/C Chris Bosh won't sign extension this summerChris Bosh doesn't plan to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors this summer and is preparing to become a free agent at the end of next season.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 11:11 pm Donald takes charge in MemorialEngland's Luke Donald fires an eight-under 64 to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, Ohio.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jun 2009 | 11:05 pm Berlusconi eyeing deal for RonaldoAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has declared that Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo would consider a move to his club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jun 2009 | 10:51 pm Tim Layden: Borel gives horse racing the story line it needsWith one more win, Calvin Borel will claim a place in racing lore.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 9:58 pm Huber, Bryan win French Open mixed doubles titleLiezel Huber and Bob Bryan of the United States beat Vania King of the United States and Marcelo Melo of Brazil 5-7, 7-6 (5), 10-7 Thursday to win the French Open mixed doubles championship.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 9:50 pm Safina, Kuznetsova advance to French Open finalNo. 1 Dinara Safina is back in the French Open finals after dismissing Dominika Cibulkova.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 9:33 pm Capello prepares for end-of-season England examsFabio Capello has proven to be quite the shrewd master when it comes to England, but a few tests still remain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jun 2009 | 7:51 pm Adebayor agent denies Milan contactEmmanuel Adebayor's agent insists he has had no contact with AC Milan over a possible move to the San Siro for the Arsenal striker.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jun 2009 | 5:29 pm Give us feedback on our home page redesignSI.com has rolled out a revamped homepage today with the following new features that will enhance your enjoyment of site:
Source: SI.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 5:18 pm No. 1 Safina brushes aside Cibulkova, makes French finalDinara Safina shanked shots, endured a flurry of double-faults, screamed profanities at herself and still advanced to an all-Russian final at the French Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:03 pm Croatia's Ancic to miss Wimbledon, Davis CupCroatian tennis player Mario Ancic will miss Wimbledon and the Davis Cup against the United States because he has still not regained fitness after suffering mononucleosis two years ago, Croatian media reported Thursday.
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