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Australia thrash BarbariansEngland World Cup winners Josh Lewsey and Martin Corry play their final games before retiring as the Barbarians are thrashed 55-7 by Australia in Sydney.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:33 am Live text - New Zealand v ScotlandNew Zealand face Scotland at The Oval on the second day of the ICC World Twenty20.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:06 am Madrid target Man Utd friendshipReal Madrid president Florentino Perez promises that he will not fall out with Manchester United over his pursuit of Cristano RonaldoSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:53 am Irie wins again at Japan Open swimming competitionRyosuke Irie coasted to his second victory in two days at the Japan Open swimming championships Saturday by winning the men's 200-metre backstroke in a tune-up race for the world...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:20 am West Brom deny Mowbray approachWest Brom insist that no approach has been made by Celtic for their manager Tony Mowbray, although BBC Sport understands that a deal could be concluded next week.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:10 am Dream hope winning will bring out more fansNo one can blame Atlanta Dream fans for being skeptical about renewing their season tickets _ not during a national recession and not after just four wins in the team's first WNBA season.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:05 am Massa tops at Turkish GP final practiceBrazilian Felipe Massa topped the times for Ferrari in Saturday morning's final free practice session ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Latin American driver clocked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:01 am Sea The Stars eyes greatnessSea The Stars is aiming to become the first Guineas-Derby winner since Nashwan 20 years ago when he goes in the premier Classic on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:55 am Furyk, Byrd master Memorial's greensThe PGA Tour and some of its most prominent players said the rough was too high, the furrowed bunkers too difficult and the greens too fast last year at the Memorial Tournament. In...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:45 am Ethier's two-run double gives Dodgers 4-3 win (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am Wings want to make home ice theirs again in Game 5The Red Wings heard the talk. So did the Penguins. A repeat for the defending Stanley Cup champions was a sure thing after they pulled out a pair of wins on home ice when admittedly theySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am Magic confident of better outing in Game 2Dwight Howard hasn't been surprised by anything during his first trip to the NBA finals. It's all seemed so familiar to Orlando's center, like he's been here before. If it wasn't June,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am Magic confident of better outing in Game 2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am Federer vs. Soderling in French Open finalA relieved Roger Federer leaned on the net following his latest French Open escape, then looked up to accept a handshake from his 6-foot-6 opponent, Juan Martin del Potro. "I just...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:15 am Federer vs. Soderling in French Open final (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:15 am The Quad: The Quad Countdown: No. 88 ToledoThe Rockets, 3-9 a season ago, are poised to make a run toward a MAC West title. The team breaks in a new coach, the former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Tim Beckman.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:12 am Magic Takes a Gamble With Nelson’s ReturnWith the return of guard Jameer Nelson, the Orlando Magic, playing in the finals for the first time in 14 years, opened with a gamble and a loss on Thursday night.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:12 am Federer wary of final obstacle before summitPARIS (Reuters) - With no Rafael Nadal to torment him from the other side of the net in Sunday's French Open final, Roger Federer must be thinking that this must be his year to win the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:08 am Analysis: At French Open, Federer Makes Case for GreatnessIf Roger Federer defeats Robin Soderling on Sunday, he will join the rarefied ranks of Grand Slam greats. Only five men have won all four major singles titles.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:53 am At Belmont, Dunkirk Gets Second Chance to Prove His WorthTrainer Todd Pletcher still thinks Dunkirk is extraordinary, worth the seven figures shelled out for him at the 2007 September sales at Keeneland.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:42 am Smits savours stunning Dutch win over EnglandNetherlands captain Jeroen Smits was in no doubt his nation had enjoyed their finest cricket victory ever after a stunning four-wicket win over England in the opening match of the ICC WorldSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:39 am Live - Turkish GP qualifyingFelipe Massa aims to take pole position for the fourth year running at the Turkish Grand Prix after topping final practice.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am Sports of The Times: It’s Going to Get Harder for the MagicIn Game 1 of the N.B.A. finals, Kobe Bryant, playing with an almost disdainful vengeance, showed just how hard it will be for the Orlando Magic to win the title.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:21 am Red Wings May Be Tiring; Penguins May Be GainingWith the Stanley Cup finals tied at 2-2, the critical question is whether or not the veteran Red Wings, who have one of the oldest rosters in the league, are out of gas.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:21 am Teixeira Reaps Benefits of Rodriguez’s ReturnWith Alex Rodriguez back in the lineup, Mark Teixeira said he is more at ease, and the numbers back him up. He is batting .367 with 11 homers, 32 R.B.I. since Rodriguez’s return.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:20 am Roundup: Glavine’s Protest Yields Apology From the BravesAn angry Tom Glavine said that he wasn’t happy with how the Atlanta Braves handled his release, and hours later, the team president, John Schuerholz, apologized.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:19 am Consistency Is Still Elusive, but Woods Makes StridesThe long road back from the reconstructive knee surgery Tiger Woods had two days after defeating Rocco Mediate in a playoff last June is almost complete.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:15 am Sports Business: A Focus on Horses Keeps a Daily Paper From Online AnxietyThe Daily Racing Form is bucking two trends: it’s a daily paper in the midst of a recession that has decimated advertising, and it’s a niche paper serving a sport with big problems.Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:14 am Powell on road to recovery in OregonEUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Former world record holder Asafa Powell hopes to take a big step in his recovery from an ankle injury when he competes against a strong 100 meters field in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:04 am Lamar Odom is ideal left-handed complement for LakersThe veteran forward's gentle personality provides a counterweight to Kobe Bryant's intensity. Odom's talent and versatility come in pretty handy, too.If one side of the Lakers' locker room is inhabited by a grimace, the other side is occupied by grace. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Roger Federer and Robin Soderling advance to French Open finalBoth players struggle in their semifinal matches but prevail against South Americans who push them to the limit.Weird sensations might temporarily flummox one Swiss and one Swede on a momentous Sunday at Roland Garros. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Inquiry leads to international scouting director's dismissalSource says the Angels fired Clay Daniel upon receiving information from MLB that connected him with improprieties in the signing of prospects in Venezuela. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers hanging on despite decrease in offenseManager Joe Torre understands that 'you go through cycles like that.' Manager Joe Torre is the first to acknowledge that the Dodgers'...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Seattle soccer: A city drinks in Drew Carey's love of the gameThe comedian and part-owner of Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders has a grand vision for making the sport popular in the U.S. To Carey, it all starts with the fans. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Roger Federer and Robin Soderling advance to French Open finalBoth players struggle in their semifinal matches but prevail against South Americans who push them to the limit. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am U.S. path to World Cup getting complicatedWednesday's embarrassing loss at Costa Rica puts added emphasis on Saturday's game against Honduras in Chicago. Another defeat could make things difficult for U.S. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova meet in women's finalThe Russians continue their decade-long rivalry Saturday in Paris. French Open at a glance TODAY'S WOMEN'S FINAL (world rankings in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Andre Ethier's hit beats Phillies in the ninthDodgers rally with two out and no one on to beat Phillies closer Brad Lidge. The Dodgers refused to go quietly...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Titans are one victory away from OmahaDaniel Renken throws a three-hitter and Fullerton routs Louisville, 12-0, in opener of super regional. It wasn't...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers expect Dwight Howard to reboundOrlando center had a bad Game 1, but he doesn't let it get him down. Kobe Bryant maintains serious approach.Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard fielded a dozen similarly themed questions from reporters a day after his low-wattage start in the NBA Finals. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am 'Stabilizer' Luke Walton seizes his opportunityHe helps Lakers build a second-period lead with timely scoring and energetic defense. Twice, Luke Walton has lost...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Seattle soccer: A city drinks in Drew Carey's love of the gameThe comedian and part-owner of Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders has a grand vision for making the sport popular in the U.S. To Carey, it all starts with the fans."Hey bartender, have you seen Drew Carey?" Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Nick Zito likes his low-profile horses' chancesThe trainer has had a lot of success at the Belmont, including last year with longshot winner Da'Tara. He'll saddle Brave Victory and Miner's Escape on Saturday.Unless you were one of the few to place a bet on him, hardly anyone remembers that Da'Tara won the Belmont Stakes last year. All the focus was on Big Brown's bid for the Triple Crown, and when he completely flopped, Da'Tara's improbable wire-to-wire victory at 38-1 odds seemed like an afterthought. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Dodgers hanging on despite decrease in offenseManager Joe Torre understands that 'you go through cycles like that.'Manager Joe Torre is the first to acknowledge that the Dodgers' once-torrid offense has eased in recent games, but he doesn't see it as a serious problem. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Ervin Santana misses shutout but gets winThe right-hander, who had been struggling recently, throws 8 2/3 scoreless innings. The Angels were bloody good...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Evgeni Malkin takes his show on the roadAfter he helps the Penguins even the Stanley Cup finals, his play will be a key against the Red Wings in crucial Game 5 at Detroit.Since the day he arrived in this country in 2006, spirited out of Europe while hockey authorities in North America and his native Russia disputed his contractual rights, Evgeni Malkin has fearlessly confronted every challenge he faced. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova meet in women's finalThe Russians continue their decade-long rivalry Saturday in Paris.French Open at a glance TODAY'S WOMEN'S FINAL (world rankings in parentheses) Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Andre Ethier's hit beats Phillies in the ninthDodgers rally with two out and no one on to beat Phillies closer Brad Lidge.The Dodgers refused to go quietly into the night for a second consecutive game. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Ervin Santana misses shutout but gets winThe right-hander, who had been struggling recently, throws 8 2/3 scoreless innings.The Angels were bloody good on Friday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says forward Pavel Datsyuk will play in Game 5Pavel Datsyuk will play in Game 5 on Saturday after the star forward missed the past seven games with a foot injury, coach Mike Babcock said Friday.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am Jays work over Greinke as Royals' losses mountAdam Lind and Lyle Overbay hit solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays gave Kansas City ace Zack Greinke a rare pounding in handing the Royals their eighth straight loss, 9-3 on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 6:17 am Wladimir Klitschko replaces injured David Haye with Ruslan Chagaev for June 20 fightTwo days after former cruiserweight champion David Haye pulled out of a June 20 fight against unified heavyweight titlist Wladimir Klitschko because of a bad back, Klitschko replaced him with Ruslan Chagaev on Friday.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 6:13 am Ethier's two-run double gives Dodgers 4-3 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am LSU recovers from sloppy start to stop RiceAnthony Ranaudo struck out nine and allowed one earned run in 7 2-3 innings, Ryan Schimpf hit a three-run homer, and LSU beat Rice 12-9 in the opener of the Baton Rouge super regional Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 5:55 am Roger Federer, Robin Soderling need five sets to reach French Open finalRobin Soderling of Sweden advanced to his first Grand Slam final by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-5, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 at the French Open.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 5:54 am Peyton Manning of Indianapolis Colts more comfortable with coaching changesThe fate of two retired Colts assistants who could still return as consultants remains cloudy. But Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said Friday he is now comfortable with the resulting changes.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:50 am Rafer Alston will continue to start for the Orlando Magic despite Jameer Nelson's returnRafer Alston's job is safe, and Jameer Nelson will continue to come off the bench in the NBA Finals.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:39 am Source: Attorney seeks way for Plaxico Burress to play in NFL in 2009The attorney for Plaxico Burress is working to find a negotiated settlement that would allow Burress to play football in 2009 -- either by reaching a plea deal with minimal jail time or by postponing a possible trial until after the season, a source said.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:29 am Tom Glavine: I can still pitch, 'a couple' teams have calledTom Glavine says he still believes he can be an effective major league pitcher despite the Braves' contention that his rehab was a failure.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:07 am Bodine becomes first 5-time winner at Texas (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:02 am Cubs' Zambrano homers in 100th career victoryCarlos Zambrano homered and pitched into the seventh inning to earn his 100th career victory as the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:56 am Late replacement Molina beats Perez (AP)AP - Carlos Molina, a late replacement for former welterweight champ Carlos Quintana, won a lopsided unanimous decision over Danny Perez on Friday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:30 am Russian rivals set for French Open showdown (AFP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:14 am Cubs' Zambrano earns 100th win, 2-1 over Reds (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Jun 2009 | 2:31 am Reds owners 'relaxed' over debtTom Hicks and George Gillett may face some tough decisions regarding their involvement at Anfield - but Liverpool's future is not under threat.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jun 2009 | 1:09 am U.S. must take short memory to Soldier FieldTRECKER: After its big loss in Costa Rica, the U.S. must have a short memory as it faces Honduras on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jun 2009 | 1:02 am Pro-Honduran crowd expected at Soldier FieldThe United States looks set to play its home World Cup qualifier at Soldier Field in front of a pro-Honduran crowd Saturday as fans wearing the white-and-blue jersey of the Catrachos streamed off planes at O'Hare International Airport on Friday. More than 50,000 advance tickets were sold for the match, which completes the first half of the final round of qualifying for the United States. "I think the boys, we're used to it," midfielder DaMarcus Beasley said.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:58 am Report: Dozier's SAT invalidated before MemphisATLANTA (AP) -- Robert Dozier is the second men's basketball player who starred on the Memphis team that made it to the 2008 championship game to have questions arise about his entrance exams.Source: SI.com | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:14 am Alston off rhythm amidst Nelson's return to MagicLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rafer Alston helped guide the Orlando Magic to the NBA finals, then helped them take a lead after the first quarter of Game 1.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:36 pm Juventus confirms Ciro Ferrara as coachJuventus has confirmed Ciro Ferrara as its new coach, hiring the club's former defender on a two-year contract.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:22 pm Judge orders stop to demolition of Tiger StadiumA judge has put a stop to the demolition of Tiger Stadium just hours after crews began tearing down what's left of the historic ballpark in Detroit.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:16 pm Terry: Ancelotti can attract top talent to ChelseaChelsea captain John Terry is encouraged by his team being linked with top players again now that Carlo Ancelotti is manager. The Blues have been linked with Kaka, David Villa and Franck Ribery since Ancelotti was hired on Monday. "We're being linked with players that can maybe take us to that next level," Terry said Friday in Kazakhstan on the eve of England's World Cup qualifier. "As a player at Chelsea, I'm happy and delighted that we're back in for these top players.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:06 pm Jeff Pearlman: Ghost of the New York MetsEven with a sparkling home like Citi Field, the Mets still cannot shake their tradition of injuries and sloppy play. The malaise has also dampened clubhouse morale, writes Jeff Pearlman.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:06 pm Agent: Favre still retired; nothing new with VikesHeard this one before? Brett Favre remains retired, as far as his agent is concerned.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:45 pm Jon Wertheim: Federer can silence all critics with record-setting feat on clayNot only does Roger Federer have a shot at winning the elusive French Open and a record-tying 14th grand slam event, he also has a chance at silencing his critcs, says Jon Wertheim.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 10:13 pm Collingwood hurt by shock defeatEngland captain Paul Collingwood admits the shock defeat by the Netherlands in the ICC World Twenty20 hurt the team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:52 pm Ross Tucker: Del Rio's comments on Henderson were calculated, not cruelJack Del Rio took a calculated risk in doubting a player's injury.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:48 pm Datsyuk ready for Game 5Well, maybe Pavel Datsyuk is finally ready to make his debut in the 2009 Stanley Cup finals.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:44 pm Safina targets maiden Slam titleWorld number one Dinara Safina will try to win her first Grand Slam title in Saturday's French Open final against Svetlana Kuznetsova.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:37 pm Signing biggest checks isn't solution to Real's problemsMcMAHON: Certainly Kaka would help bring Real back to prominence, but signing big checks isn't the only solution.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 9:07 pm Medina Garrigues, Ruano Pascual win doubles titleAnabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain have won their second consecutive French Open women's doubles title by beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Elena Vesnina of Russia 6-1, 6-1 on Friday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:58 pm Superb Netherlands shock EnglandHosts England crash to a four-wicket defeat by the Netherlands in a dramatic opening match in the World Twenty20.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 8:06 pm Spanish pair storm to doubles winAnabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain successfully defend their French Open women's doubles title at Roland Garros.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jun 2009 | 7:08 pm Fired scout subject of skimming probeThe Los Angeles Angels international supervisor of scouting fired on Monday is a subject of an ongoing Major League Baseball Department of Investigations probe into the skimming of signing bonuses given to prospects from Latin America, SI.com has learned.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:14 pm Jack McCallum: Kobe's brilliance, NBA fine, make bitter offseason all the more painful for JamesKobe's brilliance will only add to LeBron's offseason of discontent.Source: SI.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:02 pm Brazil tries to end winless streak in UruguayBrazil coach Dunga is trying to ensure his players are not distracted ahead of Saturday's qualifier against Uruguay.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:56 pm Soderling wins in Paris, makes first Grand Slam finalRoger Federer advanced to the final at Roland Garros by rallying to beat Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina 3-6, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 Friday. He will face Robin Soderling of Sweden in Sunday's final.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:49 pm Nadal pulls out of Queen's, hopeful for WimbledonRafael Nadal withdrew on Friday from next week's grass-court tournament at Queen's Club because of knee trouble but hopes to defend his title at Wimbledon.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:01 pm Real Madrid president wants to sign Franck RiberyReal Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign France winger Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 1:12 pm Rooney takes on central role against KazakhstanWayne Rooney's deployment in his favored central role for England could be the key at Kazakhstan on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jun 2009 | 12:50 pm Gasquet maintains he never took cocaineFrench tennis player Richard Gasquet insists he never took cocaine and plans to prove his innocence.
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