World Sports Headlines for June 15, 2009

Celtic vow over Mowbray's funds

Celtic hope to conclude a deal to take manager Tony Mowbray and his backroom team from West Brom by midweek.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:57 am

Mourinho wants Carvalho and Deco (AFP)

AFP - Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is eager to sign Portuguese duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco from Chelsea, according to the Italian club's president.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:40 am

Fans submit petition in support of Bobby Valentine

Fans supporting Bobby Valentine submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the head office of the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday in a bid to keep the American on as manager...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

Fans submit petition in support of Bobby Valentine (AP)

AP - Fans supporting Bobby Valentine submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the head office of the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday in a bid to keep the American on as manager beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

Burress to show in NYC court, case to be adjourned (AP)

AP - Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is scheduled to make a court appearance Monday. But he'll have to wait a few months until he knows the legal consequences of shooting himself with an unlicensed pistol.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:31 am

Burress to show in NYC court, case to be adjourned

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is scheduled to make a court appearance Monday. But he'll have to wait a few months until he knows the legal consequences of shooting...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:31 am

Gibson denies Boro sale reports

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson denies claims he wants to sell the club following their relegation to the Championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:20 am

Redemption: Kobe leads Lakers to 15th NBA title (AP)

AP - Kobe Bryant jumped and punched the air. He did it again, seven years of pent up frustration freed in a fit of joy.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:20 am

Crouch quotes disappoint Storrie

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie is unhappy with striker Peter Crouch's criticism of the club having not yet appointed a manager.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:16 am

Stars & Soccer Greats to Compete at Rose Bowl in July 21 Game Preceding Chelsea vs. Inter Milan

1994 Men's World Cup Players and 1999 Women's World Cup Champions To Face Off Against Hollywood United Football Club in Pro/Celebrity Scrum PASADENA,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents The Second Authentic Spirit Award To Honor UFC Fighter Rich Franklin

MIAMI, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Tequila CAZADORES(R), the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship(R)...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

Left Behind: Bringing Girls Into the Game

Boston is at the vanguard of a movement to close the gender gap in urban areas by looking for new ways to encourage girls to play sports.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

Wolves snap up Serbian midfielder

Red Star Belgrade midfielder Nenad Milijas joins Wolves on a four-year deal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

Inter confirm interest in Blues duo

Inter Milan's president has confirmed the club's intention of signing Deco and Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:12 am

City, Lakers to split bill for championship parade

The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will get their victory parade, but they'll have to help pay for it. City officials say the parade set for Wednesday will run from the Staples Center...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:04 am

City, Lakers to split bill for championship parade (AP)

AP - The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will get their victory parade, but they'll have to help pay for it.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:04 am

Bryant inspires Lakers to title

Kobe Bryant leads the LA Lakers to a 99-86 victory over Orlando Magic to give them their 15th NBA championsip.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 9:01 am

NZ claim 'disappoints' Pakistan

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam dismisses new suggestions of ball tampering after Umar Gul destroys New Zealand as 'disappointing'.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:29 am

Carlos unsure Real is right for Ron

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has warned Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo of the distractions he could face at Real Madrid.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:22 am

Inter out to land Carvalho & Deco

Inter Milan reveal they are hopeful of signing Chelsea duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am

Bafana has mountain to climb after opening draw

One day into the Confederations Cup, South Africa is exactly where it does not want to be.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:06 am

Hughes: Make your Mark at City

Manchester City's Mark Hughes believes the top players can make an impression on the game if they join his side.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:04 am

50-year-old Mark Martin wins Cup race in Michigan

Mark Martin was just trying to finish. He ended up in Victory Lane. With the laps winding down in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, Martin and most of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am

Redemption: Kobe leads Lakers to 15th NBA title

Kobe Bryant jumped and punched the air. He did it again, seven years of pent up frustration freed in a fit of joy. This was the one he wanted more than all the others. The one to top...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am

Rookie Nordqvist easily wins LPGA Championship (AP)

AP - Watching the ease in which Anna Nordqvist won the LPGA Championship, it seems likely the 22-year-old rookie from Sweden won't have too long a wait before cashing another first-place check.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am

Gay earns US Open berth with victory at St. Jude

As a Southern boy, Brian Gay knew exactly what winning at Hilton Head in April meant: A trip to the 2010 Masters. Having to win the final PGA Tour event before the U.S. Open to earn a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am

Rosicky cautious over comeback

Tomas Rosicky believes he is fitter than when he joined Arsenal, but the midfielder remains cautious over his return to action.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am

Kobe wasn't going to let the big one get away

No need for anything more personal, not on this night of nights for Bryant. Besides, he had new teammates to celebrate with, new memories to savor. Shaquille O'Neal seemed another...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:35 am

Malouda shrugs off Blues exit talk

Chelsea star Florent Malouda has shrugged off talk he could quit the Blues this summer by insisting he is loving life at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:34 am

Redemption: Bryant leads Lakers to 15th NBA title

Reds duo dream of World Cup clash

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has revealed he and club captain Steven Gerrard dream of playing against each other in the World Cup final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:33 am

Torres leads Spain to 5-0 rout over New Zealand

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick Sunday to lead Spain over New Zealand 5-0 in their Confederations Cup opener.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am

Columbus Crew 2-1 Chivas USA

MLS: Guillermo Barros Schelotto netted a pair of goals Sunday as the Crew extended their unbeaten streak to nine.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:29 am

Lakers finally get their taste of redemption

Kobe Bryant scratched at it until it bled. Derek Fisher clawed at it until it hurt. The rest of them dug and dug until it finally, willfully, wonderfully disappeared.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Band of gold: Lakers are champions again

They finish off Magic in Game 5 to win 15th NBA title, and 10th in L.A. Phil Jackson earns record 10th ring as a coach, and Kobe Bryant gets his fourth -- and first without Shaquille O'Neal.

Seven years after their last championship, five years after a series of humbling losses in Detroit, and 362 days after a futile Finals effort against Boston, the Lakers were back, in a big way.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Casey Blake, Chad Billingsley lead Dodgers to victory

The third baseman drives in four runs, including a go-ahead three-run homer, and the right-handed pitcher earns his league-leading ninth win.

The Dodgers of 2008 couldn't win without Manny Ramirez.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

For Phil Mickelson, the golf course is a refuge

New Yorkers have embraced 'Lefty' as a man of the people, even more so now as he prepares for the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black while his wife, Amy, battles breast cancer.

They spent nearly seven hours together Tuesday, Phil Mickelson and his short-game coach, Dave Pelz.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Rafael Furcal is finding his groove

Shortstop, who is hitting .333 over his last seven games, says he feels 'a lot better' at the plate. What Rafael Furcal feels, Dodgers...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Charles Barkley's view: Phil Jackson will leave the Lakers

The Hall truth about ex-Ram Eddie Meador

A six-time Pro Bowl safety in the 1960s, Meador made the NFL all-decade team but isn't in the Hall of Fame. His kids have mounted a campaign to change that.

Dave Meador was lying on a beach in Pensacola, Fla., last summer when the thought suddenly hit him.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Idolatry of Lakers is ludicrous

The Lakers won. Yippee, hooray for them and all that stuff.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Charles Barkley's view: Phil Jackson will leave the Lakers

The bottom line is that the Lakers are the better team, and Orlando had no chance. Now the Lakers must decide about Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom, and face the huge prospect that their coach is gone.

The Orlando Magic had no chance of winning Sunday. Orlando was going to lose Game 5. They couldn't come back from that devastating loss the other night, and the bottom line is the Lakers are just a better team.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Idolatry of Lakers is ludicrous

The Lakers won. Yippee, hooray for them and all that stuff.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers finally get their taste of redemption

Kobe Bryant scratched at it until it bled. Derek Fisher clawed at it until it hurt. The rest of them dug and dug until it finally, willfully, wonderfully disappeared.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers' Phil Jackson reminisces about the road traveled

The coach never thought he would get a second chance with the team, and says he never anticipated he would be the one steering them to a championship.

Phil Jackson was immersed in a two-month trek that included stops in Bora Bora, New Zealand and Australia, where he caught lobsters and cooked them under the stars with one of his former players, Luc Longley .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Jered Weaver wins again at home

He completes a sweep of the Padres with a five-hit shutout to improve to 5-0 at Angel Stadium, where he has a 1.01 earned-run average. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Angels' Jered Weaver wins again at home

He completes a sweep of the Padres with a five-hit shutout to improve to 5-0 at Angel Stadium, where he has a 1.01 earned-run average.

Considering the way he has pitched there in 2009, Jered Weaver should consider making a plea for the All-Star game to be played at Angel Stadium a year early.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers' Phil Jackson reminisces about the road traveled

The coach never thought he would get a second chance with the team, and says he never anticipated he would be the one steering them to a championship. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Band of gold: Lakers are champions again

Angels' Scot Shields will miss rest of season

With the pain in his troublesome left knee failing to subside, reliever says he has opted for season-ending surgery. With the pain in his...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers have learned a lot by winning a title

It didn't go as planned, but the title is in L.A. Now what about next season? Yeah, right, as if these guys are going to miss a chance...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Profootballtalk.com and NBC to form partnership

The website -- visited regularly by NFL fans, media and league insiders -- has been a small operation with a big-time influence. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers have learned a lot by winning a title

It didn't go as planned, but the title is in L.A. Now what about next season?

Yeah, right, as if these guys are going to miss a chance to let down, and put anyone away on their first try.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

Bonfires outside Staples Center as fans celebrate

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging at least one police cruiser, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, police said.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:43 am

Yankees 15, Mets 0: Yankees Batter Santana and Win Weekend Series

Johan Santana gave up nine runs in three-plus innings, the worst outing of his dazzling career, as the Yankees scored runs at a record pace for a Subway Series.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am

Off the Dribble: In Bryant’s Shining Hour, a Shaq Attack of Trade Talk

Rumors of an O’Neal trade to Cleveland got new life when The Arizona Republic and ESPN.com, citing unnamed sources, reported over the weekend that the proposal had been revisited.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:35 am

Williams backed by Lions legend

Lions and Wales wing Shane Williams is trying too hard to win a Test place, according to Lions legend JJ Williams.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:32 am

On Par: Thanks to Contest, a Few Putts at Lunch Could Lead to the United States Open

For the last three weeks around Manhattan, workers on their lunch breaks have been competing outside office buildings with two tickets to this weekend’s United States Open as the prize.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:25 am

Lee takes no-hitter into 8th in shutout of Cards

Cliff Lee threw seven innings of no-hit ball before settling for a three-hitter to give the Cleveland Indians a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:19 am

Ian Thomsen: Kobe shows maturity of last seven years in leading Lakers to title

Look how I've changed, the young Kobe might have said.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:16 am

On Par: Where Public Golf Stands Up to the Pros

Bethpage Black earned the golf community’s respect in 2002; now the U.S.G.A. has scaled back its severity and Rees Jones, the golf architect, thinks the course will be a bit more forgiving.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:15 am

Lakers beat Magic 99-86, celebrate 15th title

After his jump shot rose over the outstretched hand of Hedo Turkoglu and buried itself in the back of the net, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant turned and pumped his fist. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy called a timeout. He should have waved a white flag. Though more than eight minutes remained, the smile on Bryant's face as he jogged to the Los Angeles bench explained everything. The Lakers were minutes away from clinching the NBA title, and Bryant had led them there.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:09 am

Alejandro Valverde of Spain Wins Dauphiné Libéré

Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the Dauphiné Libéré on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He finished the eight-day, 640-mile race in 26 hours 33 minutes 15 seconds.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am

Roundup: As Others Run Out of Fuel, Martin Wins LifeLock 400 at Michigan

Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle ran out of gas, both within two laps of finishing, clearing the way for Mark Martin to drive to the front.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am

Tennessee Titans' Vince Young tells E:60 suicide wasn't on mind

Titans quarterback Vince Young told ESPN's E:60 that he did not contemplate suicide when he disappeared last year.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:04 am

Roundup: Brian Gay Wins St. Jude Classic, Punching U.S. Open Ticket

Brian Gay played his way into this week’s United States Open in his last possible chance, completing a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:02 am

Rookie Nordqvist Wins L.P.G.A. Championship

Anna Nordqvist shot four under par and 15 under 273 to become the second straight rookie to win the L.P.G.A. Championship, which was in its last year at Bulle Rock.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

For Disappointed Fans, Consolation in Magic’s Youth

In the final minute Sunday, the Magic fans, while heartbroken over losing to the Lakers, stood and rose in tribute to a team that few expected to come this far, this soon.

Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

CWS: Texas walks off

Texas used a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to edge So. Mississippi 7-6 at the CWS.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 5:18 am

Phelps settles for two silvers at Santa Clara meet

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Phelps has lost the 100-meter freestyle at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 5:15 am

Texas wins on walk-off walk in bottom of ninth

Top-seeded Texas received a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to escape Southern Mississippi on Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 4:45 am

Michael Phelps suffers second defeat at Santa Clara

Michael Phelps has lost another race at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix.

Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 3:45 am

Mark Martin cleans up when gamblers fail at Michigan

Mark Martin has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, conserving just enough fuel to get to the finish.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 3:19 am

Bases-loaded walk gives Texas 7-6 win over USM (AP)

AP - Southern Mississippi reliever Jonathan Johnston walked Brandon Loy on four pitches with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to give Texas a 7-6 win in the College World Series on Sunday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 3:19 am

Murray ready to step up a level at Wimbledon (AFP)

AFP - Andy Murray admits he will have to produce the form of his life to follow his Queen's triumph with victory at Wimbledon.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 2:52 am

Brian Gay wins St. Jude Classic, berth in U.S. Open

Brian Gay played his way into the U.S. Open in his last possible chance, winning the St. Jude Classic in wire-to-wire fashion.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 2:27 am

Reports: Japanese wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa dies

Japanese professional wrestling legend Mitsuharu Misawa died Saturday from an apparent heart attack after receiving a back suplex move in a match in Hiroshima, according to multiple media reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 2:12 am

Atkins, Helton pace Rockies to 11th straight win

Garrett Atkins and Todd Helton had three hits each and the Colorado Rockies beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1 on Sunday, matching the franchise record with their 11th straight win.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 2:00 am

Norman Chad: Welcome to Las Vegas, where immoderateness reigns supreme

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas, where immoderateness reigns.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 12:37 am

Anna Nordqvist has first win, at LPGA Championship

Rookie Anna Nordqvist coasted to a win at the LPGA Championship for her first career victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 12:17 am

Penguins' Gonchar tore MCL during NHL playoffs (AP)

AP - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar played the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a partially torn right medial collateral ligament, a major injury that can sideline an athlete for months.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jun 2009 | 12:15 am

Mayweather hurts ribs, postpones fight

ORLANDO -- Floyd Mayweather's highly anticipated return to boxing will have to wait a little while longer. On Sunday Mayweather announced that he would be postponing his July 18 welterweight showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez after suffering a rib injury in training camp.

Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2009 | 12:05 am

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback postponed by rib injury

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s boxing comeback has been postponed because the boxer suffered a rib injury while training.
Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:52 pm

Mathieu, Seppi make early exits from Eastbourne

Paul-Henri Mathieu and Andreas Seppi lost in straight sets Sunday on the opening day at Eastbourne, a grass-court tuneup for Wimbledon.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jun 2009 | 11:17 pm

Mark Martin wins NASCAR race in Michigan (AP)

AP - The most surprised person to find Mark Martin in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway was the driver himself.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jun 2009 | 10:55 pm

Ukraine face Euro struggle

The authorities in Ukraine face losing Euro 2012 football matches to co-host Poland if their preparations for the championship do not show significant improvement, reports the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jun 2009 | 10:53 pm

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