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Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:03 pm Haas tops Djokovic in Halle for first grass title at 31Tommy Haas upset second-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in the Gerry Weber Open final on Sunday to win his first title on grass.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:03 pm Murray edges Blake, makes Queen's first grass titleAndy Murray defeated James Blake 7-5, 6-4 to win the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club for his first grass-court title.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 3:56 pm Murray ends 71-year wait for British winner at Queen's (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 3:06 pm Sources: Shaquille O'Neal-to-Cleveland Cavaliers trade not imminentTalk between the Suns and Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O'Neal playing with LeBron James next season has not gone beyond the preliminary stages and no trade is imminent, sources said.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 3:04 pm Valverde wins second Dauphine LibereSpain's Alejandro Valverde on Sunday won his second Dauphine Libere cycling race after the eighth and final stage was won here by Dutchman Stef Clement.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pm Spain's Gene, Peugeot win 24 Hours of Le MansLE MANS, France (AP) -- Marc Gene of Spain and Peugeot won the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, ending Audi's five-year domination.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pm Classy Murray wins Queen's titleAndy Murray warms up for Wimbledon by beating James Blake 7-5 6-4 the final of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:44 pm Reds warn suitors off midfield duoLiverpool have issued a statement stressing their determination to keep Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano at Anfield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:35 pm Haas downs Djokovic to claim Halle tennis titleGermany's Tommy Haas took his second top-ten scalp of the week to beat world number four Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7(7/4), 6-1 in Sunday's Halle final and claim his first ATP tournament victorySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm Live scores - Super LeagueLeeds play Huddersfield and Warrington take on Bradford in Sunday's Super League matches.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:20 pm Glowing praise for MascheranoFormer Argentina international Jorge Solari believes Javier Mascherano is one of best midfielders his country has produced in four decades.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 2:04 pm Left Behind: A Team’s Struggle Shows Disparity in Girls’ SportsThe revolution in girls’ sports has bypassed the nation’s cities, where cash-strapped public schools often view sports as a luxury.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:57 pm Arshavin content with Gunners termsAndrey Arshavin's agent insists reports the Russian wants a pay rise are incorrect, while Tomas Rosicky insists he has a future at Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:43 pm Nordqvist extends lead to two as third round finishesHAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland (Reuters) - Swede Anna Nordqvist rolled in a 14-foot birdie putt at the 17th and saved par at 18 to extend her LPGA Championship lead to two strokes on Sunday afterSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:42 pm Peugeot end drought with 1-2 at Le MansThe Peugeot of David Brabham, Alexander Wurz and Marc Gene won the Le Mans 24 hour race here on Sunday to record the car constructor's first victory in the competition since 1993. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:34 pm Lions coach McGeechan has selection headachesCoach Ian McGeechan says his British and Irish Lions players have given him the sort of selection headaches he was hoping for ahead of the first Test against the Springboks on Saturday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:27 pm Injured Kearney out of Kings gameLions full-back Rob Kearney will miss Tuesday's final warm-up match before the first Test against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:04 pm Rossi pips Lorenzo in epic finaleValentino Ross beats team-mate Jorge Lorenzo in a thrilling last-lap battle in the Catalunya Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 12:56 pm Barnes set to land Tranmere postJohn Barnes is set to return to English football as manager of Tranmere Rovers, according to the Jamaica Football Federation.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 12:22 pm Live text - World Twenty20Ireland are set a target of 145 to pull off a shock win against Sri Lanka at Lord's in the World Twenty20 Super Eights, while England face India later.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 12:05 pm Brazil wary of unknown Egypt in Confed CupBrazil will begin the defense of its Confederations Cup title on Monday against an Egypt team it knows very little about.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:57 am Stanley Cup finals: Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins denies handshake snub; Detroit Red Wings bitterThe Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:57 am Confident Monye targets Test spotUgo Monye insists he is "100%" ready if he is chosen to make his Lions Test debut against South Africa on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:56 am Italy out for revenge against U.S. at Confed CupItaly will be out for revenge against the Unites States on Monday in both teams' Confederations Cup opener.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:44 am Miguel Cotto retains WBO title with victory over Joshua ClotteyOvercoming an early cut from an accidental headbutt and several brutal rounds from Joshua Clottey, the popular Miguel Cotto fought to a narrow split decision Saturday night inside a packed Madison Square Garden, retaining his WBO welterweight title.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am English pair win Singapore OpenNathan Robertson and Anthony Clark shock Olympicchampions Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan in the Singapore Open doubles final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am Lakers' Bryant, Jackson on verge on NBA title (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:35 am Women's T20 - Australia v W IndiesAustralia take on West Indies in a Women's World Twenty20 match.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:33 am Flintoff progress pleases MooresLancashire coach Peter Moores is confident England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is making good progress in his recovery from knee surgery.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:26 am Hirvonen wins Acropolis RallyFinland's Mikko Hirvonen, driving a Ford Focus, won the Acropolis Rally here on Sunday to reignite the battle for this year's drivers' championship with leader Sebastien Loeb. Hirvonen...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:22 am Luis Fabiano eager to prove his worth in SAfricaBrazil striker Luis Fabiano is hoping a good performance in the Confederations Cup will help establish himself as one of the top strikers in the world and maybe open the doors for a transfer to a top European club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am Ronaldo: I love to be hatedMan United's Cristiano Ronaldo insists he does not care if his proposed move to Real Madrid makes him an object of hate.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:10 am Fergie: Ron was always going to quitSir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United did well to keep Cristiano Ronaldo for as long as they did before allowing him to leave the club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am Cotto retains WBO title with win over Clottey (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 10:03 am Vidic: I'm staying at Old TraffordDefender Nemanja Vidic insists he is staying at Manchester United and has set his sights on a fourth straight Premier League title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Jun 2009 | 9:41 am Liberty Loses and Falls to 0-3Becky Hammon scored 10 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Silver Stars to a 63-60 victory over the Liberty in their home opener.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 8:05 am Cotto Retains W.B.O. Title With Split Decision Over ClotteyOvercoming a cut from an accidental head butt in the third round, Cotto fought to a narrow split decision in a packed Madison Square Garden, retaining his title.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 8:04 am Hill-Climbing Series Tests Racers’ Lungs and WillpowerPractitioners of the grueling art of hill-climb racing showcase their skills in the inaugural Bike Up the Mountain Point Series, or Bumps.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am Short Game That Fights for the Lead and a CureSince 2004, Cristie Kerr has donated $50 for every birdie to breast cancer research, a generosity prompted by her mother’s diagnosis in 2003.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am How a Club Pro and a Putter Bested Bethpage BlackCraig Thomas shot a seven-under par 64 in the second round of the New York State Open at Bethpage, the best score in the course’s 73-year history.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:58 am Sports of The Times: For the 22nd Time, the U.S. Open Is the New York OpenWhen the 109th Open begins at Bethpage Black on Long Island, it will be the 22nd Open in the New York City area, compared to 13 in the Chicago suburbs and 10 in California.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:57 am Leading St. Jude Classic, Brian Gay Is One Round From U.S. Open BerthBrian Gay shot a second consecutive 66 to keep the lead after the third round at the T.P.C. 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A victory will earn Gay a place in the United States Open which begins Thursday.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:56 am Back at Open, Mediate Hopes for a SequelThe grizzled and garrulous Rocco Mediate, whose popularity was built on his affability, is allowed no room to brood in public, despite his challenging circumstances.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:56 am Analysis: Penguins’ Stanley Cup Validates Aggressive ChangesThe Pittsburgh Penguins are certainly poised to become an N.H.L. powerhouse after dethroning the old league power.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:54 am President's seal of approval boosts BafanaA visit by President Jacob Zuma to inspect his troops on the eve of battle has given Confederations Cup hosts South Africa a huge boost ahead of Sunday's opener against Iraq, captain Aaron...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:32 am Kobe Bryant says 'no' to idea of leaving Los Angeles Lakers earlyAlthough he continues to stonewall questions about whether he intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent, Lakers star Kobe Bryant dropped his strongest hint that he has no intention of leaving the only franchise he has ever played for.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:04 am Red Sox overcome shaky start to topple PhilliesJason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury homered, Julio Lugo had four hits, and the Boston Red Sox overcame another shaky outing by Daisuke Matsuzaka to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:04 am Why let truth get in the way of the story?If the Worldwide Leader says it's a dream season, it must be a dream season.Is it over yet? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Jose Lima hopes his time will come againThe former Dodgers pitcher, a star in 2004 playoffs, now toils for the Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, hoping for another shot at the majors. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Free throws seem to be kryptonite for SupermanText messages from press row . . .If Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, why can't he make free throws? . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Howard's free-throw shooting isn't so superText messages from press row . . . If Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A's future could be riding on ice roadTeam owner Lew Wolff wants to move the team to San Jose and is looking with much interest at case of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes.We rarely get to drop the name of Wayne Gretzky into the baseball column. We do so today because his hockey team could throw baseball into a state of chaos, in the Golden State and perhaps beyond. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am UCLA's Jrue Holiday opts to play in NBAThe freshman guard is one and done with the Bruins. He is expected to be a top-15 draft choice. Now that UCLA...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am An NHL season to rememberDespite the league's problems, the quality of play and inspiration of the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup championship linger.The NHL season ended with a riveting Stanley Cup finals that featured seven mini-dramas, the Pittsburgh Penguins upsetting the defending champion Detroit Red Wings on hostile ice, and affirmation that the game is great enough to thrive despite some of the dunderheads who run it. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Move to Detroit is Larry Foote's bailoutThe former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding his hometown team, the Lions.It took Larry Foote less than five hours to go from the NFL's mountaintop to its deepest valley. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yetUp 3-1 and seemingly on the verge of their 15th title, Lakers are so close they can taste the champagne. But they've been known to go flat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals before.Family members and close friends of the Lakers will take a charter flight to Orlando this morning, as is the custom whenever there's a road game in which the franchise can win a championship. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Howie Kendrick's demotion is not a messageManager Mike Scioscia says it is not intended as a perform-or-else edict to other Angels. Howie Kendrick's demotion to triple-A Salt Lake...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp's homer lights up TexasAfter a long delay, two-run shot is the difference for the Dodgers.For more than an hour and a half Saturday night, the Dodgers had to sit and wait. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Torii Hunter hits three homers in winCenter fielder is the first Angels player to accomplish the feat since 2003.All Torii Hunter wanted Saturday night was one more shot, a chance to become only the 16th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Torii Hunter hits three homers in winCenter fielder is the first Angels player to accomplish the feat since 2003. All Torii Hunter wanted Saturday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Expect Lakers to do this some moreKobe Bryant will be back, which means Phil Jackson should be back, which could mean another dynastic run for the Lakers.OK, Mr. Elusive Man, here's the deal. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Jose Lima hopes his time will come againThe former Dodgers pitcher, a star in 2004 playoffs, now toils for the Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, hoping for another shot at the majors.Who knew that Long Beach would become Southern California's last refuge for baseball dreamers, a place where hope and reality and off-kilter fastballs collide? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yetUp 3-1 and seemingly on the verge of their 15th title, Lakers are so close they can taste the champagne. But they've been known to go flat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals before. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Confederations Cup looks to be an uphill fight for U.S.The odds are against the Americans as they try to show they belong among world powers. On June 17, 2006, 11 exhausted...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp's homer lights up TexasAfter a long delay, two-run shot is the difference for the Dodgers. For more than an hour and a half Saturday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am BC may be just a year away at quarterbackThe Quarterback's routine has not varied much since January. Workouts before school three times at a week, starting at 6:30 a.m. Through the bitter cold of a Michigan winter and through the spring, the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:55 am Kyle Orton named Denver Broncos' starting quarterbackKyle Orton has been named the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:54 am Joey Logano beats out Kyle Busch to win Meijer 300 for second straight yearJoey Logano cruised past Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go and held on to win Kentucky Speedway's Nationwide Series race for the second consecutive year.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:43 am Hunter hits three homers as Angels drop PadresTorii Hunter hit three consecutive solo homers, Kendry Morales and Jeff Mathis also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels bombarded the San Diego Padres 9-1 Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:25 am Acta's days with Nationals numberedManny Acta is likely to be fired soon, perhaps as early as Monday, a National League source confirmed.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:07 am BC High's Thomas rediscovers winning touchThe most surprising thing about last week's All-State outdoor meet wasn't who won. It was who didn't win.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 6:00 am Cotto retains WBO crown in bloody split decisionNEW YORK (AP) -- Miguel Cotto gave thousands of his cheering fans exactly what they hoped for on the eve of the national Puerto Rican Day parade.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:41 am Phelps wins 400m free, Coventry captures two titlesMichael Phelps clawed out a victory in the 400 meter freestyle at the Santa Clara Invitational, but the 14-time Olympic gold medallist said it was far from a textbook swim. In an event...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:26 am Cotto retains welterweight title with split decisionNEW YORK (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto retained his World Boxing Organization welterweight title with a grueling split decision win over Joshua Clottey of Ghana at Madison Square...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:23 am Baseball roundup: Saturday's action on the diamondsMiguel Tejada had his 2,000 hit and Lance Berkman hit his 300th homer, but their achievements were nearly blown by the Houston Astros on Saturday. The Arizona Diamondbacks scored threeSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:18 am Mets bounce back, ride Nieve, Santos by YanksInjury fill-in Fernando Nieve earned his first major league victory in three years, Omir Santos drove in three runs and the New York Mets bounced back from a heartbreaking loss, beating the Yankees 6-2 Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:15 am University of Connecticut's Jim Calhoun hospitalized after collapsingUConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been hospitalized after he collapsed following a 50-mile charity bicycle ride during which he fell and broke five ribs.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:14 am Dodgers avoid first 3-game losing streak (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 5:06 am Mariners' offense historically anemicThe Mariners are a fascinatingly bad offensive team, the Yankees drafted with their Tiffany box of a ballpark in mind and Justin Upton is developing into a huge star, writes Tom Verducci.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:59 am Magdaleno captures bantam title at USA Nationals (AP)AP - Two nights after his stunning upset of Rau'shee Warren in the semifinals, Jesus Magdaleno made sure there was no drama in the championship bout.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:48 am Logano wins second straight Ky. Nationwide race (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:22 am Broncos end suspense, name Orton starting QBKyle Orton will be the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:08 am UCLA guard Jrue Holiday to remain in NBA draft (AP)AP - UCLA guard Jrue Holiday has decided to remain in the NBA draft and will hire an agent, which makes him ineligible to return to the Bruins.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:07 am Kyle Orton gets nod to be Broncos' starting QB (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 4:02 am Gay keeps lead at St. Jude; Mickelson 10 back (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 3:50 am UConn's Calhoun collapses at charity bike raceHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been hospitalized after he collapsed following a 50-mile charity bicycle ride during which he fell and broke five ribs.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 3:18 am Staples: It's time for Lakers' Jackson to get his dueMichael Jordan, Shaq and Kobe certainly helped, but you don't win nine NBA titles by accident. On the brink of No. 10, it's time to recognize the genius of Phil Jackson, says Andy Staples.Source: SI.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 1:36 am Red Wings miffed over Crosby handshake 'snub'The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter.Source: SI.com | 13 Jun 2009 | 11:55 pm CWS: Arkansas stuns FullertonAndy Wilkins homered and drove in five runs to help Arkansas start off the College World Series with a 10-6 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday.Source: SI.com | 13 Jun 2009 | 10:04 pm Li stops Sharapova, to play for Birmingham titleMaria Sharapova's Wimbledon preparations received a setback Saturday in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Li Na of China in the Aegon Classic semifinals.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jun 2009 | 4:34 pm Murray wins at Queen's Club, faces Blake in finalAndy Murray reached his first grass-court final Saturday after beating Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2, 6-4 at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club. He will next face James Blake, who advanced after fellow American Andy Roddick retired with a foot injury.
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