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Monye and Wallace start for LionsDavid Wallace and Ugo Monye are named in the British and Irish Lions team for Saturday's opening Test against world champions South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:38 am IOC sells 2014-16 rights to Arab broadcasters (AP)AP - The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:27 am Buoyed by support, Mickelson aims at US Open win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:27 am Pirlo scuppers Chelsea move reportsAC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo has rubbished reports of his desire for a summer switch to Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:23 am Coyle secures Burnley extensionBurnley manager Owen Coyle signs a new contract keeping him at Turf Moor until 2013.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:23 am Real ready to step up Ribery huntZinedine Zidane has stressed that Real Madrid will do their utmost to secure the services of Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:22 am Keegan linked to Saints takeoverEx-Southampton chairman Leon Crouch refuses to comment on reports that Kevin Keegan may return to the club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am Live text - US OpenDefending champion Tiger Woods is among the early starters as the 109th US Open begins in Bethpage Black, New York.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 11:01 am Bayern trio could pay for BosingwaBayern Munich are hoping to offload Tim Borowski, Christian Lell and Andreas Ottl this summer to finance a bid for Chelsea star Jose Bosingwa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:52 am Week In Soccer, Jun. 18All the big news, best moments and really tough training methods from the past week of soccer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:42 am Pepe: I'd swap clean sheets for titleLiverpool keeper Pepe Reina has told Chelsea counterpart Petr Cech he would swap all his clean sheets for one of his league titles.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am Aguero wants $325 000 a week - ReportsChelsea target Sergio Aguero reportedly wants #200,000-a-week in wages to leave Atletico Madrid for Stamford Bridge this summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:09 am Wilkins cool over Maldini rumoursChelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins casts doubt on the likelihood of Paolo Maldini joining the Blues' backroom staff.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:03 am For Bloomberg, Golf’s a Foe With No Term LimitsMayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York is pursuing the game of golf the same way he approached business and politics: with a fixation on prevailing.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:41 am Coach Buchanan sacked by IPL teamFormer Australia spinner Shane Warne takes a swipe at his old coach John Buchanan's decision to work in England.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am Thursday's gossip columnLatest: Franck Ribery's Real Madrid move is on track says Zinedine Zidane, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am South Korea to host new Asian Tour eventSouth Korea will next year host a new event on the Asian Tour, organisers announced The inaugural Tani Asia Open, with a prize fund of 300,000 dollars, will tee off at the Tani Country...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:01 am Cyclist Boonen "didn't ingest cocaine" - expertsBelgian star Tom Boonen seemingly did not ingest cocaine, the substance for which he tested positive six weeks ago for the second time in a year, Belgian media Thursday quoted a panel of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 8:57 am African pride at stake in Egypt-Italy clashAfrican pride is at stake for Egypt who take on world champions Italy here on Thursday in the Confederations Cup after nearly pulling off a shock result against Brazil. The Egyptians...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am African pride at stake in Egypt-Italy clash (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am Rafa linked with move for LodeiroHighly-rated Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro is said to have caught the eye of Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:56 am Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: McHale Out in Minnesota After 15-Year TenureKevin McHale was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves by David Kahn, the new president of basketball operations.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:42 am Pudge breaks Fisk's mark as Astros fall to RangersIvan Rodriguez sounded more relieved than jubilant after he became the all-time leader in games caught. "I'm glad it's over," Rodriguez said. "Now I can just focus on playing and put...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:39 am Pudge breaks Fisk's mark as Astros fall to Rangers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:39 am Andy Murray gets retro outfit to honor Fred PerryIt's no longer only women who get to unveil their outfits for major tennis tournaments these days. With Wimbledon starting next week, the player looking to be the first British man to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am Falcons mates say Ryan making 'scary' improvementMatt Ryan's teammates say the quarterback will be even better in 2009 than he was when he won widespread acclaim as the NFL's offensive rookie of the year last season. "By leaps and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am Falcons mates say Ryan making 'scary' improvement (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:37 am Sports Briefing | Soccer: North Korea Qualifies for World CupNorth Korea qualified for its first World Cup since 1966 with a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am Lefty winning hearts as he tries to win the Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am Lefty winning hearts as he tries to win the OpenHe won their hearts the last time, even though he couldn't win their tournament. Tiger Woods stood in his way, as he so often does, but that didn't stop New Yorkers from showing a lot of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am Buoyed by support, Mickelson aims at US Open winThe applause started 22 strides before Phil Mickelson reached the 18th green during his practice round, crescendoing until he tipped his cap and nodded in appreciation. No one, least of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am U.S. Open: A High-Tech Device Thumps the Course to Test Its FirmnessThe TruFirm, which looks a little like a bicycle pump with a hand-held computer reader attached, measures the firmness of a green, a fairway or even a bunker.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am Sports of The Times: A Hall of Fame Find by a Sports ReporterSteve Wilstein, the reporter who doused the Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa celebration in 1998 by questioning its legitimacy, has a chance to be voted into the Hall of Fame before either of the sluggers.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:27 am Preparing for a Deluge at the U.S. OpenThe grounds crew overseeing the Black Course at Bethpage is gearing up for the likelihood that several days of rain will suspend play during the tournament.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am Seven Years Later, Mickelson Remains a Man of the PeopleAt Bethpage Black in 2002, Tiger Woods shot 277 and won the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson shot 280 and won New York.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:24 am Darr, Arkansas knock out Virginia in 12 at CWSAndrew Darr drove in the go-ahead run in the 12th and Arkansas eliminated Virginia at the College World Series on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:19 am Rachel Alexandra Will Run in Mother Goose StakesThe super filly Rachel Alexandra is coming to New York next week to run in the mile and an eighth Mother Goose Stakes on June 27.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am Sports of The Times: She’s Turning Pro, but Is It Progress?From the upside to the dark side to so many shades in between, perhaps we should simply wish Epiphanny Prince all the best, and let it go at that.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am Blood-Profile Testing Points Finger at 5 CyclistsThe International Cycling Union, said Wednesday that it wanted disciplinary cases opened against three Spaniards and two Italian cyclists.Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:08 am It's not a total loss for DodgersEven with a 5-4 defeat to Oakland, the Dodgers have the best record in baseball and the biggest division lead.The loudest cheers through the first six innings Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium came when highlights of the Lakers' victory parade played on the scoreboard above the left-field pavilion.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A purple and golden moment at Lakers rallyFlaunting team's colors, supporters bring a high sense of purplish. Wearing gold-and-purple tutus, necklaces strung...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez is likely to begin minor league stint next ThursdayThe suspended outfielder, who is eligible to return July 3, would play for the Dodgers' Inland Empire club.Manny Ramirez is scheduled to return to the field next week for the first time since his May 7 suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. And Manager Joe Torre said Wednesday that Ramirez's first game would likely be with Inland Empire, the Dodgers' affiliate in the Class-A California League.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Don't forget about Lakers owner Jerry BussText messages from press row. . . .In the hoopla over Phil Jackson winning his 10th NBA title, Kobe Bryant winning his first without Shaquille O'Neal , etc., it went all but unnoticed that owner Jerry Buss won his ninth. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am U.S. takes on Brazil in another tough taskWith strikers Kaka and Robinho leading the way, the South Americans present a formidable challenge for the Americans at the Confederations Cup. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: one game, 2 different stylesMickelson prepares for the U.S. Open while remaining a team player with his wife in her breast cancer struggle. Woods has the focus and drive, but Mickelson's friendliness also endears him to fans. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A perfect day for a Lakers victory paradeLos Angeles revels in its happily ever after.I love a parade.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Athletes turn to Twitter to get their message outWhether it's breaking news by Kevin Love or an update from Shaq, the sports world has never been the same.When Shaquille O'Neal wanted to set up a Twitter account after someone had impersonated him on the social media network, it was Kathleen Hessert who guided him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am It's not a total loss for DodgersEven with a 5-4 defeat to Oakland, the Dodgers have the best record in baseball and the biggest division lead. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kobe Bryant says (sort of) that he'll be backBryant could opt out of his Lakers contract and become a free agent, but he tells cheering fans at the Coliseum, 'This is my home. ... We'll be back next year, ready to go.'Three days after the championship, it was time for the celebration.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels rally in 8th to complete sweep of GiantsTorii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero lead the way with pinch-hit singles. Victory is sixth in a row.Neither Torii Hunter nor Vladimir Guerrero were in the lineup against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, but both were available, which raised an interesting question for Mike Scioscia.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A purple and golden moment at Lakers rallyFlaunting team's colors, supporters bring a high sense of purplish.Wearing gold-and-purple tutus, necklaces strung with purple Christmas balls and fright wigs bristling with gold-and-purple frizz, Lakers fans showed their loyalty Wednesday with a quirky show of colors.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers, fans have a partyApproximately a quarter of a million come to celebrate the NBA championship.Richard Curry can tell you exactly why he was standing in the middle of a crowded Figueroa Street outside Staples Center, wearing a shiny purple Lakers jersey with a plastic Lakers medallion dangling around his neck.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: one game, 2 different stylesMickelson prepares for the U.S. Open while remaining a team player with his wife in her breast cancer struggle. Woods has the focus and drive, but Mickelson's friendliness also endears him to fans.The crown of the PGA Tour's Everyman has not always rested easily atop Phil Mickelson's head.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez is likely to begin minor league stint next ThursdayThe suspended outfielder, who is eligible to return July 3, would play for the Dodgers' Inland Empire club. Manny Ramirez is scheduled...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A purple and golden moment at Lakers rallyFlaunting team's colors, supporters bring a high sense of purplish. Wearing gold-and-purple tutus, necklaces strung...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels rally in 8th to complete sweep of GiantsTorii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero lead the way with pinch-hit singles. Victory is sixth in a row. Neither Torii...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels rally in 8th to complete sweep of GiantsTorii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero lead the way with pinch-hit singles. Victory is sixth in a row. Neither Torii...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A perfect day for a Lakers victory paradeLos Angeles revels in its happily ever after. I love a parade.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Athletes turn to Twitter to get their message outWhether it's breaking news by Kevin Love or an update from Shaq, the sports world has never been the same. When...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Joe Torre: Manny Ramirez could start at Class A next weekManny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's substance abuse policy.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:49 am Major League Soccer Power RankingsCheck out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:46 am Pudge gets record but Rangers nip Astros in 10David Murphy delivered the winning hit as the Rangers beat the Astros in 10 innings on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:20 am Sousa joins frame for Swans jobChampions League winner Paulo Sousa is the latest contender for the Swansea City job.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:17 am Ryan Leaf arrested at Canadian border returning to United StatesFormer NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf is in custody in Washington on drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the United States from Canada.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:14 am Former NFL QB Leaf arrested at US-Canada borderFormer NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf posted a $45,000 bond Wednesday in Washington state for drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:12 am Former NFL QB Leaf arrested at US-Canada border (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:12 am Ex-MLBer Hall gets 45 years in molestation caseFormer major league outfielder Mel Hall received a 45-year sentence after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old and sexually abusing or inappropriately touching three girls.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am Yao calls for young blood in China teamBEIJING (Reuters) - Yao Ming has called for an infusion of new blood in the Chinese national basketball team to ensure they can cope when he eventually brings his international career to a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:03 am Source: USC AD Mike Garrett to interview Reggie Theus on ThursdayUSC couldn't get Pitt's Jamie Dixon to take the vacant head coaching job but a second option has emerged in former Sacramento Kings and New Mexico State coach Reggie Theus.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:58 am Pinehurst to stage 2014 US OpenThe men's and women's US Opens in 2014 will be held at Pinehurst in successive weeks - the first time both tournaments have been staged on the same course.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:36 am CWS: Darr double in 12th helps Hogs oust UVAOMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Andrew Darr doubled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and Arkansas, which had been down to its last strike in the ninth, rallied to defeat Virginia 4-3 in the College World Series on Wednesday night.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 4:25 am Darr double in 12th gives Arkansas 4-3 CWS win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 4:18 am Pudge sets games caught markIvan Rodriguez was 19 when the Texas Rangers promoted the fresh-faced catcher with a cannon for an arm to the major leagues midway through the 1991 season.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 4:16 am Vikings owner: Favre's future entirely up to himMINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf told season ticket holders on Wednesday night that Brett Favre's future is entirely up to the former MVP.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 3:56 am Toronto Blue Jays put Roy Halladay, Scott Downs on 15-day disabled listThe Jays announced that starter Roy Halladay and closer Scott Downs will both be placed on the disabled list Thursday. The team will put Halladay on the DL retroactive to June 13, so he'll be eligible to return June 28.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 3:30 am Minnesota Vikings owner says Brett Favre's future in QB's handsVikings owner Zygi Wilf told season ticket holders that Brett Favre's future is up to him.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 3:22 am Wilf: Favre's future is up to him (AP)AP - Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf told season ticket holders on Wednesday night that Brett Favre's future is entirely up to the former MVP.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 2:26 am Wimbledon's new roof - a moment of history (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2009 | 2:18 am Danks, White Sox stop Cubs to start ClassicJohn Danks dominated as the White Sox beat the Cubs on Wednesday in the Crosstown Classic.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 1:47 am USA's Freddy Adu told to start playing regularlyFreddy Adu is being told he needs to start playing regularly with his club in order to gain a key role with the U.S.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 1:18 am Sammy Sosa's congressional testimony to get lookover by committeeA congressional committee will look into former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa's denial that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs in light of a report that he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 1:04 am Thousands of fans turn out for Los Angeles Lakers victory paradeTens of thousands of jubilant Lakers fans converged on downtown, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold as they arrived to celebrate the franchise's 15th NBA title with a parade and rally paid for by the city's movers and shakers.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 1:03 am Pedro says agent is negotiating with Cubs, RaysPedro Martinez could be back on a Major League Baseball mound soon.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 12:10 am Thousands gather to celebrate Lakers' 15th titleLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold as they celebrated the storied franchise's 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally paid for by the city's movers and shakers.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 10:47 pm Top-seeded Dementieva ousted at EastbourneTop-seeded Elena Dementieva was defeated 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (4) by Virginie Razzano at the Eastbourne International on Wednesday, joining the long list of ousted seeds.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 10:44 pm T'wolves can McHaleMINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kevin McHale is out as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 10:36 pm Congress will probe SosaWASHINGTON (AP) -- A congressional committee will look into former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa's denial that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs in light of a report that he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 9:57 pm Joe Posnanski: Home run numbers have totally lost their mystique in the Selig EraHome run numbers have long carried a mystique that's unlike any statistic in sports. But thanks to the Selig Era, the wonder behind huge home run seasons is gone, says Joe Posnanski.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 9:46 pm Bolt storms to victory in OstravaUsain Bolt wins the 100 metres in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2009 | 8:42 pm Nadal testing knees with grass exhibitions this weekDefending Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal will test his injured knees by playing two exhibition singles matches on grass at the Hurlingham Club in London this week, organizers say.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 7:07 pm Ross Tucker: Self-fulfilling prophecies rule all in NFLCompetition? Many training camp position battles are anything but.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 5:28 pm Ferrer, Hantuchova advance to Ordina quartersDefending champion David Ferrer reached the quarterfinals of the Ordina Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over compatriot Oscar Hernandez.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2009 | 2:56 pm Nadal, Safina awarded top seeds for WimbledonDefending champion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked women's player Dinara Safina were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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