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Zvonareva pulls out of Wimbledon with ankle injurySeventh-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia has pulled out of Wimbledon because of an ankle injury.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:46 pm O'Neill steps up search for Laursen replacementMartin O'Neill is stepping up his search to find a replacement for Martin Laursen, with Matthew Upson and Sylvain Distin on his radar.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm Serena has no trouble, intoo fourth round at WimbledonSerena Williams has advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon by beating Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-3, 6-4.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:36 pm Serena Williams becomes first player through to second week of WimbledonSerena Williams became the first player to earn a spot in the second week of the tournament when she defeated Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:29 pm Lions set for crucial second TestThe British and Irish Lions go into Saturday's second Test against South Africa with both history and altitude against them in Pretoria.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:26 pm Saint Joseph's Hawks to dedicate Ramsay Basketball CenterHall of Fame coach Dr. Jack Ramsay will be on hand Friday for the dedication of the 20,000-square-foot Ramsay Basketball Center at Saint Joseph's.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:26 pm Serena Williams advances to 4th round at Wimbledon (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm Serena Williams advances to 4th round at WimbledonSerena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. The two-time champion became the first player to earn a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm Schneider retires due to chronic spinal complaintGermany midfielder Bernd Schneider has announced his retirement due to a chronic spinal complaint.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:18 pm Manchester United keen on Benzema, says agentThe agent of Karim Benzema has confirmed Premier League champions Manchester United are keen to sign the Lyon striker this summer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:18 pm Austrian triathlete admits bribe attempt to beat EPO resultWIENER NEUSTADT, Austria - An Austrian triathlete has been sentenced to three months probation for trying to bribe a laboratory worker to pass a doping test. Lisa Huetthaler admitted...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:17 pm Bankers: Reds are not in bad shapeBankers have dismissed fears about Liverpool's future by stressing the club are "financially healthy and able to service comfortably its debt".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:16 pm Serena powers into Wimbledon fourth round (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:13 pm China named Laureus World Team of the Year for 51-medal haulBEIJING - China's entire Olympic squad, which finished last year's Beijing Games with a commanding 51 gold medals, was named the Laureus World Team of the Year at a ceremony in Beijing onSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:13 pm Dementieva powers past KulikovaFourth seed Elena Dementieva eases past fellow Russian Regina Kulikova to make round four at Wimbledon.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:12 pm Agent unsure of Dossena switchLiverpool defender Andrea Dossena's wish to play at Juventus next season may not come true, according to the player's agent.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pm Serena Williams reaches 4th round at WimbledonSerena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. The two-time champion became the first player to earn a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 1:01 pm Brazil needs better performance against U.S.Brazil knows it could have problems against the United States if it displays the same lack of creativity as in their semifinal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:55 pm Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Orlando MagicA day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Hedo Turkoglu's agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:53 pm Serena breezes past Vinci, advances to 4th roundWIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams has advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon by defeating Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:53 pm Marseille striker Cisse moves to PanathinaikosMarseille have reached official agreement with Panathinaikos over the transfer of striker Djibril Cisse to the Athens side, the French club said on Friday. The 27-year-old Frenchman...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:51 pm Serena Williams beats Roberta Vinci at WimbledonSerena Williams has advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon by defeating Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4. Bidding for her third Wimbledon title and her first since 2003, Williams hit 10 aces...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto tested positive for marijuana at World Baseball ClassicTeam stands behind catcher Geovany Soto, who tested positive for marijuana at the World Baseball ClassicSource: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm Belarusian rider Stagurskaya dies in road accidentMINSK, Belarus - Former road race world champion Zinaida Stagurskaya has been killed after being hit by a car while training in her native Belarus. Police say the 38-year-old cyclist...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm Barca move human nature for CescBarcelona defender Gerard Pique is confident Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will eventually team up with him at the Nou Camp.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:26 pm Serena sweeps into fourth roundSecond seed Serena Williams overcomes a late wobble against Roberta Vinci to win 6-3 6-4 and reach the last 16 at Wimbledon.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:25 pm Live - WimbledonRoger Federer is in action, with Novak Djokovic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gisela Dulko all due on court later on day five at Wimbledon - but showers are forecast.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:12 pm Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Magic (AP)AP - Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:11 pm Nets for sale? More thoughts on draft nightThe busiest week of the NBA offseason, at least until free agency kicks off next month, yielded plenty of items to dissect.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 12:04 pm Beginning Swim Classes Too Advanced for Many Beginners; Swim Instructor Conference SlatedBeginning swim classes teach skills too advanced for many swim students to be successful; a conference will train teachers in how to teach in order that all can learn to swim ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:45 am Live - Federer v KohlschreiberFive-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer faces Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round on Centre Court.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am Mets 3, Cardinals 2: Santana Shines Again as Mets Snag Series WinJohan Santana out-pitched the Cardinals’ Chris Carpenter in a victory that captured the series for the Mets despite their injury woes.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:35 am The Knicks Deal, but Don’t Get What They WantThe Knicks would have preferred a guard and watched a procession of them, including the highly touted Stephen Curry, walk to and leave the stage before it was their turn to pick.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:35 am Magic Gets Carter and Hope From NetsWith Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson also gone, the team continued clearing salary-cap room for a possible run at LeBron James.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:35 am Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draft (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:31 am Manny silent amid news of federal investigationManny Ramirez went silent -- with his mouth, anyway.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:16 am Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with MagicA day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Turkoglu's agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:13 am Hawks complete trade for Warriors' G CrawfordATLANTA (AP) -- The Hawks acquired guard Jamal Crawford from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday for guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton, hours before the NBA draft.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am China's Olympians win Laureus team awardBEIJING (Reuters) - China's remarkable achievement in topping the medals table at last year's Beijing Olympics was recognized on Friday when they scooped the team title at the 2009 Laureus...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 10:50 am Ribery suitors told to leave him aloneBayern Munich have again ruled out the prospect of selling Franck Ribery, insisting the "irreplaceable" player is not for sale at any price.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am Preston warn West Brom off IrvinePreston prepare to fight off any bid from West Brom to make Alan Irvine their new manager.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am Gay ready to challenge Bolt markAmerican sprinter Tyson Gay believes he can challenge Usain Bolt's 100m world record after running 9.75 seconds in his first race of the season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 10:28 am Latest score - Sussex v AustraliaLatest scorecard from Australia's opening tour match against Sussex at Hove.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am Alves spares Brazil's blushes at Confed Cup (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 9:01 am Tomlinson not feeling like 'ancient old man' at 30 (AP)AP - LaDainian Tomlinson laughs about the phone call he got on his 30th birthday this week from his younger brother, who referred to the Chargers' running back as an "ancient old man."Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 8:02 am LeBron, Shaq to chase a title together with Cavs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am Fabregas pledges Arsenal loyaltyCesc Fabregas insists he will stay at Arsenal and rejects claims he wants to return to Spain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am Santana outduels Carpenter as Mets top CardsJohan Santana bested Chris Carpenter in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Thursday to win their first series since early June.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am On a Day of Trades, the Draft’s Focus Is on Griffin and GuardsThe Clippers took Blake Griffin at No. 1 on a day in which Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Cavaliers and Vince Carter was sent to the Magic.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:23 am Sources: Drug Enforcement Agency eyes Miami doc for supplying Manny Ramirez PEDsDrug Enforcement Administration investigators are looking at a Miami doctor and his son as the source of Manny Ramirez's banned performance-enhancing drug, sources familiar with the investigation told ESPN.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:23 am Rest Plan Revised for RodriguezThe team doctor says that the club’s off days last Monday and next Monday are adequate for the third baseman.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:22 am New Start for Smoltz Has a Rocky BeginningThe former Braves pitcher gave up four runs to the Nationals in the first inning Thursday night, but remained encouraged about his shoulder and his outlook for the season.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:21 am Identifying draft's biggest winners & losersThe Clippers snagged the only sure thing in the draft by selecting Blake Griffin, and the Knicks also won big. But a few teams could have regrets after draft night, writes Chris Mannix.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:21 am Sports of The Times: Looks Like a Blockbuster, but It Could Be a BustA fading superstar has joined the N.B.A.’s most valuable player. What happens if they don’t win a championship for the Cavaliers?Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:16 am Shaquille O’Neal Traded to Cleveland CavaliersIn a bold stroke aimed at winning the championship, the Cavaliers gained Shaquille O’Neal in a multiplayer deal.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:12 am Yankees 11, Braves 7: Rodriguez Gives Yanks a Positive SignThe Yankees third baseman went 3 for 5 and drove in four runs, including a first-inning homer, and the Yankees gained a game in the American League East standings.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:09 am Student Surfer Making a Name for HimselfBalaram Stack, with a willingness to surf in almost any conditions, has emerged from the Long Island scene to become one of the country’s top school-age surfers.Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:05 am Friday's gossip columnBreaking gossip: Brazilian midfielder Melo will not be joining ArsenalSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am A-Rod ties Jackson as Yankees run over BravesAlex Rodriguez tied Reggie Jackson with his 563rd home run and Mariano Rivera earned his 499th career save in the New York Yankees' 11-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Juan Rivera is no longer left outTeam puts him in the lineup every day, and he has produced.Suddenly Juan Rivera is playing like a superhero.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers sell two draft picks with an eye on free agentsThey get $4.5 million and save a total of $6.2 million for selling two selections. General Manager Mitch Kupchak hopes the moves help in re-signing Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza.With one eye toward free agency and another toward the bank, the Lakers sold two of their picks in Thursday's NBA draft for a combined $4.5 million.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am How L.A. has been decking halls of fameText messages from press row . . .Luc Robitaille's election to the Hockey Hall of Fame recalls that no player strongly tied to the Dodgers or Angels has been enshrined at Cooperstown since the turn of the century. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am USC, UCLA make a strong showing.The Trojans' DeMar DeRozan and Taj Gibson and the Bruins' Jrue Holiday and Darren Collison go in the first round.Not that DeMar DeRozan is an expert on the city of Toronto, but a recent visit left him impressed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Mannywood will return tooDodgers plan to bring back promotional seats. When Manny Ramirez returns to Dodger Stadium, so does Mannywood.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am USC, UCLA make a strong showing.The Trojans' DeMar DeRozan and Taj Gibson and the Bruins' Jrue Holiday and Darren Collison go in the first round. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Angels' Juan Rivera is no longer left outTeam puts him in the lineup every day, and he has produced. Suddenly Juan Rivera is playing like a superhero...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am On draft night, ESPN gets fired up -- for tradesThe trades of Shaquille O'Neal, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson dominate the conversation among the analysts. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Kings have early move in NHL draftThey will select fifth but have discussed moving up to fourth. John Tavares is pegged to go first, to the New York Islanders.With today's NHL entry draft hours away, the Kings were holding on to the fifth pick, the Ducks' plans were on hold while Scott Niedermayer decided his future, and New York Islanders fans held on to hope their downtrodden team could rebuild around consensus No. 1 pick John Tavares.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Magic acquires Vince Carter from the NetsOrlando, which also receives Ryan Anderson, gives up Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee and Tony Battie. Vince Carter is going home to Orlando,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am USC, UCLA make a strong showing.The Trojans' DeMar DeRozan and Taj Gibson and the Bruins' Jrue Holiday and Darren Collison go in the first round. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Lakers sell two draft picks with an eye on free agentsThey get $4.5 million and save a total of $6.2 million for selling two selections. General Manager Mitch Kupchak hopes the moves help in re-signing Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Evaluating the 'Rafa factor' at WimbledonNadal has inspired his countrymen, even in absentia, a lesson that could help three of the richest nations in tennis cope. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Big deals are the big deal in NBADraft is pushed to the background, with Shaquille O'Neal and Vince Carter on the move again. The ground trembled...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Drug Enforcement Administration investigates Manny Ramirez's doctorThe South Florida physician wrote a prescription for the drug that led to the slugger's suspension.The South Florida doctor who wrote Manny Ramirez a prescription for the female fertility drug that resulted in the All-Star outfielder's 50-game suspension is under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp can't save Dodgers in 13thCenter fielder almost gets L.A. out of jam, but White Sox drop in winning hit.Here come the San Francisco Giants.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Clippers stay true to word and draft Blake GriffinThe consensus college player of the year from Oklahoma, who had 30 double-doubles last season and was considered by some to be the only sure thing in this draft, is taken No. 1 overall.Taking Blake Griffin with the No. 1 selection in the NBA draft was the incredibly simple move for the Clippers, the painfully easy open jumper, if you will.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Big deals are the big deal in NBADraft is pushed to the background, with Shaquille O'Neal and Vince Carter on the move again.The ground trembled beneath the NBA once more as Shaquille O'Neal was traded . . . .. as it always does when Shaq joins another team, and this makes five.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Mannywood will return tooDodgers plan to bring back promotional seats.When Manny Ramirez returns to Dodger Stadium, so does Mannywood.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Matt Kemp can't save Dodgers in 13thCenter fielder almost gets L.A. out of jam, but White Sox drop in winning hit. Here come the San Francisco Giants...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am Shaq sent to CavsCLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA's biggest stars are now teammates.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 6:26 am Rangers defeat Diamondbacks 9-8 in 12 innings (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 6:25 am Nats rough up Smoltz in first start for Red SoxThe Washington Nationals hit John Smoltz hard by pulling pitches high in the strike zone the first time through the lineup, scoring all the runs they would need in Thursday night's 9-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 5:53 am Los Angeles Clippers select Oklahoma's Blake Griffin No. 1 in NBA draftThe Los Angeles Clippers selected Oklahoma's Blake Griffin as the top pick in the 2009 NBA draft.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 5:51 am Coyotes players believe team will stay in Arizona (AP)AP - The future of the Phoenix Coyotes remains in limbo, but several players believe the bankrupt NHL team will stay in Arizona.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 5:17 am After Los Angeles Angels game, off-duty officer shoots 2 in lotAn off-duty police officer shot and wounded two men who had assaulted him in the crowded Angel Stadium parking lot after Wednesday night's Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Angels game, authorities said.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 4:48 am Orlando inks deal for CarterFollowing in the footsteps of Cleveland's deal for Shaquille O'Neal, the Orlando Magic are close to completing a trade with the New Jersey Nets for guard Vince Carter, a source with knowledge of the talks told SI.com.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 4:09 am Jordan may assemble team to purchase BobcatsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 2:51 am Suspended driver Mayfield denies taking drugs (AP)AP - Jeremy Mayfield denied Thursday ever taking methamphetamines, doesn't know how he failed a random drug test and said his indefinite suspension from NASCAR has ruined his driving career.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2009 | 2:45 am Clips' Dunleavy on Griffin: Definitely a sure thingLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Griffin is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers, having been taken as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2009 | 2:19 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 | 25 Jun 2009 | 11:31 pm Spander: Victorious Roddick posts up, beats the pressAndy Roddick rolls into the third round of Wimbledon, but what does the media want to ask him about? NBA analysis and restaurant reviews. Art Spander enjoys the whole show.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 9:55 pm Tim Marchman: Renteria, Taveras head the list of biggest free-agent busts of 2009Choosing the biggest free-agent bust of '09 depends on criteria.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:56 pm Knapp: Groaning over grunts? Players just sounding offSome have believed sex appeal was more important in women's tennis than the power of winning. But Gwenn Knapp hears the liberation behind the growing chorus of shrieks.
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