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Razzano into Eastbourne final after Bartoli quitsVirginie Razzano reached the Aegon International final on Friday when Marion Bartoli retired with a leg injury while trailing 6-4, 1-0.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pm Sources: NHL to host second Winter Classic in 2010The NHL is hoping to double down on the success of its Winter Classic by planning a second outdoor game for Jan. 1, 2010, according to multiple league sources.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:07 pm NBA, NHL champs get Obama callChampion coaches of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers and NHL Pittsburgh Penguins can add a call from America's top sports fan, President Barack Obama, to their trophy cabinets. Obama, taking aSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:01 pm NBA, NHL champs get Obama call (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:01 pm Tiger Woods, U.S. Open start off again on drier Day 2 at Bethpage BlackDefending champion Tiger Woods started Friday by missing a 10-foot par putt at the seventh hole, sending him to 2 over, and after spraying a drive way right on the 10th hole he slammed his driver in disgust.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm Rained-out U.S. Open fans may get ticket reprieveU.S. Open fans who got to see only two-plus hours of golf Thursday might get a chance to see more.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pm F1 teams drop breakaway bombshellFormula 1 is thrown into chaos after eight of its major teams say they are now planning to set up a rival championship in 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm F1 teams announce breakaway series after failure to resolve budget-cap disputeFormula One teams plan to form a breakaway racing series after failing to resolve their budget-cap dispute with the motor sports' governing body.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:49 pm Live text - US Open day twoAfter a rain-affected first day of the 109th US Open at Bethpage Black, play gets under way on day two.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:46 pm Bullish Byrne primed for SA clashLions full-back Lee Byrne reveals the pre-match demons that used to haunt him but is now confident he can cope with the Springboks.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:38 pm Rafael Nadal faces tough draw as No. 1 seed at WimbledonDefending champion Rafael Nadal will face a tough draw at Wimbledon if his aching knees allow him to play, with a likely second-round matchup against former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Murray possibly waiting in the semifinals.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:33 pm Klitschko to fight replacement opponent at 60,000-seat sellout venueVeltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, it will be in front of the largest boxing audience in Germany since Max Schmeling fought in the 1930s. Action inside the ropes, however,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:33 pm Defending champ Nadal gets tough Wimbledon drawWimbledon on Friday, with a likely second-round matchup against former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Murray possibly waiting in the semifinals. Five-time champion Roger Federer was...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:32 pm Blues match Reds' bid for JohnsonPortsmouth chairman Peter Storrie has confirmed Chelsea have matched Liverpool's $29 million bid for Glen Johnson.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:06 pm Analysis: In the Rain, Golfers Face a Longer Bethpage BlackA super-soft and wet course will decrease driving distance, make the rough heavier and slow down the green speeds.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 1:05 pm Report: Manny Ramirez to begin rehab stint Tuesday at Triple-A AlbuquerqueManny Ramirez is tentatively expected to join the Dodgers' Triple A team in Albuquerque, N.M. for a four-game series starting Tuesday, according to a publshed report.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:51 pm Nadal Has Tough Wimbledon Draw, If he Can PlayRafael Nadal, who is expected to announce later Friday if he's fit to defend his Wimbledon title, could possibly face former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and third-ranked Andy Murray.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:50 pm Portsmouth's Traore joins MonacoPortsmouth full-back Djimi Traore signs a two-year deal with AS Monaco, who play in the French top flight.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm T20 cricket win brings joy in embattled PakistanPakistanis rejoiced Friday as their cricket team beat South Africa and booked a place in the World Twenty20 final, bringing rare joy in a nation used to sombre news of bomb blasts and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:40 pm Defending champ Nadal gets tough Wimbledon draw (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm Woods drops to 2-over as play resumes at wet BethpageFARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) - Tiger Woods missed an eight-foot putt for par and slipped four shots off the pace as the weather-delayed first round of the U.S. Open resumed on Friday at...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm Klitschko-Chagaev fight is on, hepatitis B no threatGELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko will fight Ruslan Chagaev as planned Saturday as the challenger's hepatitis B virus poses no health threat,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm Rain Tops the Leader Board as U.S. Open ResumesThe United States Open teed off Friday with the possibility that play will continue through Monday, or beyond.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:29 pm Loss to Egypt leaves Italy on verge of eliminationAfter a 1-0 loss to Egypt, Italy needs a decent result against Brazil to avoid elimination from the Confederations Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:27 pm Loss to Egypt leaves Italy on verge of eliminationSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:25 pm Italy loss deals blow to Brazil, tooItaly's loss to Egypt proved a setback for Brazil, too, which unexpectedly is in danger of elimination.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:15 pm Brazil 3, United States 0: A Brazilian Buzzsaw Consumes the U.S.The United States appeared nervous and unsure against Brazil on Thursday, surrendering two goals in the first 20 minutes and again played a man short after a red card.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:12 pm With better forecast, US Open resumes at Bethpage (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:09 pm Tiger bogeys as US Open golf resumes at BethpageDefending champion Tiger Woods missed an eight-foot par putt on the seventh hole on Friday morning as first-round play resumed in the 109th US Open under overcast skies at soggy Bethpage...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:06 pm Milan: No offers on table for PirloAC Milan have not received any offers for Andrea Pirlo and say the midfielder is not for sale, amid reports of strong interest from Chelsea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:04 pm Klitschko to fight at 60,000-seat sellout venueWhen Wladimir Klitschko steps into the ring against Ruslan Chagaev at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, it will be in front of the largest boxing audience in Germany since Max...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:48 am Beijing claims profit on Olympic hosting (AP)AP - Beijing Olympic organizers say they made a profit out of hosting last year's Summer Games.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:38 am Beijing claims profit on Olympic hostingBeijing Olympic organizers say they made a profit out of hosting last year's Summer Games. According to figures released Friday by the government audit bureau, $2.8 billion was spent on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:37 am With better forecast, US Open resumes at BethpageWith the course still soggy but playable, the rain-delayed U.S. Open resumed Friday morning amid hopes that the first round would be completed by day's end. Weather permitting, of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:31 am Caddie’s Job, Usually Tough, Just Gets a Lot WorseIf playing golf in a downpour is miserable, imagine what it is like for caddies, whose primary job is to keep players as happy and as dry as possible.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:07 am Torres brushes off Anfield exit talkFernando Torres has brushed off exit talk by insisting he will stay at Liverpool for as long as he is wanted.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:02 am Xabi non-commital over Reds futureLiverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has refused to commit his future to the Reds amid reports he is poised to make a return to Spain's La Liga.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 11:02 am Nadal gets Clement at Wimbledon - if knee holds up (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 10:57 am Defending champ Nadal gets tough Wimbledon drawDefending champion Rafael Nadal was given a tough draw for Wimbledon Friday, with a likely second-round matchup against former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and third-ranked Andy Murray possibly waiting in the semifinals.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am Friday's gossip columnLatest: Paul Scharner's move from Wigan to Fulham edges closer, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 10:46 am Top seed Nadal assigned tough Wimbledon drawWIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal was given a tough draw for Wimbledon Friday, with a likely second-round matchup against former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and third-ranked Andy Murray possibly waiting in the semifinals.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 10:44 am F1 faces uncertainty as 8 teams plan rival series (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am Torres vows to stay at Liverpool for the long-term (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am Murray to open against KendrickBritain's Andy Murray will face Robert Kendrick in the first round at Wimbledon, with Rafael Nadal a possible semi-final opponent.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 9:19 am Report: Developer duped 19 NHL players out of $25M (AP)AP - A golf resort developer duped nearly two dozen NHL players out of $25 million, blowing the money on gratuitous parties that were attended by former Yankees players Roger Clemens and Reggie Jackson, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 9:07 am Torres vows to stay at LiverpoolFernando Torres insists he will stay at Liverpool as long as he is wanted at Anfield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 8:32 am Live - British Grand Prix practicePractice for the last British Grand Prix at Silverstone takes place amid chaos in Formula 1 as eight teams announce plans for a breakaway championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 8:07 am Side Kicks are here to helpEvery Friday, Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am Coughlin tells Giants not to forget 2008 letdown (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am Alex The Great: Ovechkin snags another MVP trophy (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am As Giants Break Camp, Coughlin Uses Lakers as MotivationTom Coughlin, the Giants’ head coach, cut the team’s final practice short, then set the tone for the season ahead with a motivational speech.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:24 am Blue Jays Extend Phillies’ Slump at HomeRod Barajas turned the boos directed toward him into jeers for the slumping World Series champion Phillies with a ninth inning, tie-breaking home run.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am Angels' bullpen has surprising depthWith Shields injured and Arredondo demoted, Speier, Bulger and Oliver have helped shore up a potential weak spot.The seventh and eighth innings have been a trouble spot for the Angels, who began 2009 thinking they had two of the game's top setup men, right-hander Scot Shields , who went 35-29 with a 3.11 earned-run average from 2004 to 2008, and right-hander Jose Arredondo , who went 10-2 with a 1.62 ERA as a rookie in 2008.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lamar Odom hopes to remain with LakersThe forward will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. His desire is to "stay home," but Lakers will have to make a decision on him and Trevor Ariza, also an unrestricted free agent.Lamar Odom cleaned out his locker Thursday and left the Lakers' training facility, perhaps for the last time as part of the franchise that has employed him the last five years.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Rainy U.S. Open a water hazard for TV teamsNBC and ESPN have plenty of people on hand, but then the deluge halts play.There were lots of bored television media personnel at the U.S. Open golf tournament Thursday. Just about the entire first round was rained out, leaving this roll call of hired help from NBC and ESPN to report on, well, rain:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Fans can once again chant 'Beat L.A.'Text messages from press row . . .Fans at Angel Stadium this weekend will have the rare opportunity to chant "Beat L.A." without actually revealing which team they're supporting. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Tiger Woods needs a rescue club from the startOn a wet day at the U.S. Open, he hits a terrible tee shot on the first hole, but recovers for a par. He is one over par after six holes.Shortly after Tiger Woods made a par so incredible that few other than Tiger Woods could have done so, Noah backed up his Ark and monsoon season hit the U.S. Open golf tournament.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Needled by his knees, Nadal looks iffy for WimbledonAfter the world's No. 1 player loses an exhibition match to Lleyton Hewitt, Nadal's coach hints he might miss the celebrated tournament, which starts Monday.Into the quiet of a country club by the Thames River on Thursday came a bit of disquiet pertaining to that celebrated tennis tournament that's starting Monday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez now set to begin minor league assignment TuesdayThe suspended outfielder will play in a four-game series in Albuquerque first and then head to Class-A Inland Empire. He is eligible to return July 3.Mannywood is headed to New Mexico.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez now set to begin minor league assignment TuesdayThe suspended outfielder will play in a four-game series in Albuquerque first and then head to Class-A Inland Empire. He is eligible to return July 3. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Mark Loretta gets the key hit for DodgersJoe Torre passes Sparky Anderson on the all-time win list for managers as Randy Wolf pitches well in another no-decision.The names remain unknown. The results remain the same.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Rainy U.S. Open a water hazard for TV teamsNBC and ESPN have plenty of people on hand, but then the deluge halts play. There were lots of bored television...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am D-League holds tryouts for NBA hopefulsThe developmental league, whose grads include the Lakers' Shannon Brown will view players in Hawthorne through Sunday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Mark Loretta gets the key hit for DodgersJoe Torre passes Sparky Anderson on the all-time win list for managers as Randy Wolf pitches well in another no-decision. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Chone Figgins and Juan Pierre remain fast friendsThey got their start in the Rockies organization and are still close despite playing for different teams now. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Mitch Jones' new elevated state with the DodgersAfter nine years in the minors or in Japan, he's reached the major leagues at 31.Tough to imagine that a player who was drafted four different times, won two minor league home run derbies and hit .357 his senior year of college hadn't played a game in the major leagues until age 31.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am President Obama puts in a call to the LakersHe congratulates Coach Phil Jackson on the team's NBA championship and has his staff begin making arrangements for a visit to the White House. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Chone Figgins and Juan Pierre remain fast friendsThey got their start in the Rockies organization and are still close despite playing for different teams now.Juan Pierre was the first guy to the ballpark every day. Chone Figgins wasn't far behind him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Report: Dirk Nowitzki files for sole custody of unborn childMavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has filed for sole custody of his ex-girlfriend's unborn baby, if it's proven he is the father, according to a peititon filed last week in a Dallas County courthouse, the Beaumont Enterprise reported Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:57 am Orioles 5, Mets 4: Rodriguez Falters as Mets Fall Again to OriolesThe Mets led going into the ninth inning, but the Orioles scored two runs against their star closer, Francisco Rodriguez, who unraveled in a painful ninth inning.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:40 am The Unknown Is Troubling Yankee HittersIn their past five games, the Yankees were silenced by four starters they had never faced before, who combined to hold the Yankees to five earned runs in 27 1/3 innings.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:38 am A Swing by Tatis Still Stings the MetsFernando Tatis’s ill-advised swing in a Mets loss on Wednesday was still reverberating Thursday.Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am Calhoun's grand slam, double fuel Arizona St.Kole Calhoun hit a game-tying grand slam in the fifth inning and a go-ahead double in the seventh, and Arizona State erased a four-run deficit in a 12-5 victory over North Carolina at the College World Series on Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:19 am Ovechkin collects second consecutive MVP awardWashington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's most valuable player for the second straight year after leading the league with 56 goals.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 6:02 am Mitch Jones' new elevated state with the DodgersAfter nine years in the minors or in Japan, he's reached the major leagues at 31. Tough to imagine that a player...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 5:13 am Detroit Tigers place struggling lefty Dontrelle Willis on DL with anxiety disorderThe Detroit Tigers have placed struggling left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 5:06 am Arizona St. storms back, ends UNC's run at CWSKole Calhoun hit a game-tying grand slam in the fifth inning and a go-ahead double in the seventh, and Arizona State erased a four-run deficit in a 12-5 victory over North Carolina at the College World Series on Thursday night.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 4:56 am Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin repeats as winner of Hart TrophyColumbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 4:48 am Champion of championsThe Lakers are two behind the Boston Celtics for most NBA titles. A look at the teams with the most titles in the four major sports: ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 4:36 am Nolasco wins rain-shortened gem vs. BostonRicky Nolasco held the Red Sox to one hit in the first five innings Thursday night, and the Boston weather took care of the rest.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 4:28 am Reis drawing blanksThe 50th shutout of Matt Reis’s career came and went with little mention by the Revolution goalkeeper.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am Sir Allen Stanford arrested in USTexan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford surrenders to the US authorities in Virginia after a warrant is issued for his arrest.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Jun 2009 | 3:57 am Browns' Stallworth indefinitely suspended by NFLNEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has indefinitely suspended Cleveland Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth, who killed a pedestrian while driving drunk.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 2:37 am Willis returns to DL with anxiety; Maggs benchedST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers altered their rotation and the middle of their lineup Thursday, placing left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder and benching slumping slugger Magglio Ordonez indefinitely.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:46 am Odom's mind on returning to Lakers next seasonLamar Odom says he wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he hopes the team will keep both him and Trevor Ariza.
Source: SI.com | 19 Jun 2009 | 12:04 am Nadal set for Wimbledon decisionInjured world number one Rafael Nadal decides on Friday whether to defend his Wimbledon men's singles crown.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2009 | 10:15 pm Steve Aschburner: Sonics' 1979 title anniversary reminds of simpler NBA daysThirty years later, memories of the Sonics' title are bittersweet.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:41 pm Brazil overwhelms U.S. 3-0The U.S. nightmare in the Confederations Cup got worse on Thursday with a 3-0 drubbing from Brazil.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 9:18 pm U.S. fans should be disgusted after Brazil debacleTRECKER: U.S. fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Jun 2009 | 6:31 pm Nadal struggles in grass match, Wimbledon in doubtRafael Nadal still looked hampered by his injured knees in an unsuccessful transition to grass Thursday and will decide Friday whether he is fit enough to defend his Wimbledon title.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:59 pm Monfils cites wrist injury, pulls out of WimbledonFrance's Gael Monfils has pulled out of the Wimbledon Championships due to a wrist injury, tournament organizers said on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:51 pm Jon Wertheim: The greatest match ever playedSetting the stage for the greatest tennis match ever played.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:35 pm Razzano upsets Radwanska at EastbourneVirginie Razzano upset defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (5), 7-5 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Eastbourne Championships.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 5:34 pm Report: Some to face Wimbledon match-fixing scrutinyA British newspaper reported Thursday that between six and 12 players entered into this year's men's singles draw at Wimbledon are being watched for match-fixing.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 Jun 2009 | 2:55 pm Defending champion Ferrer falls in Ordina quartersIvan Navarro upset defending champion David Ferrer 6-4, 6-2 Thursday to book a place in the semifinals of the Ordina Open grass court tournament.
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