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US star Holden sets return targetBolton midfielder Stuart Holden is planning to resume full training in two weeks and aims to be back in action for the final two games of the Premier League season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:03 am Tiger says he's coming back to win at Augusta (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:19 am Heyward hits HR on first swing in Braves' blowoutSource: SI.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:16 am Pujols' big day lifts CardsSource: SI.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:16 am This tournament was special because of ButlerSource: SI.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:16 am Halladay stellar in Phillies debutSource: SI.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:16 am Duke Holds Off Butler to Win Fourth N.C.A.A. TitleThe Blue Devils beat Butler, 61-59, to win their first men’s basketball championship since 2001.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:15 am Walcott aims to rattle BarcelonaArsenal winger Theo Walcott says he is eager to have another chance to take on Barcelona in the Champions League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:51 am Arsenal confident of exploiting Barcelona soft centre (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:50 am Tuesday's F1 gossip columnButton puts McLaren before girlfriend, plus other gossip and rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:43 am Play ball! Obama, Big Mac highlight opening day (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:41 am Joe Posnanski: Plucky Duke team earns greatness by outlasting Butler in magical boutINDIANAPOLIS -- The ball is in the air. And because the ball is in the air, anything is possible. Miracle? Heartbreak? Pandemonium? Silence? Yes. Anything. That's the beauty of a magical game like this, and also the pain. The basketball is in the air. If it misses, Duke wins one of the greatest championship games ever. And if it goes in (and it looks like it is going in), Butler wins the greatest game that has ever been played.Source: SI.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:41 am CBS says it won't pull punches with Tiger Woods (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:39 am CBS says it won't pull punches with Tiger WoodsAs Tiger Woods gave his first news conference since his life unraveled, CBS' sports chief promised not to pull any punches in talking about the golfer's sex scandal on the air during...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:39 am If this was an act, Tiger Woods should get OscarTiger Woods saw it as a gathering of friends and, indeed, it all started with a hug of the first guy he saw wearing a green jacket. By the time he finished, some of his new friends...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:39 am Butler's wonderful ride ends 1 win short of titleMatt Howard crumpled to the ground and covered his face with his hands. Gordon Hayward walked off the court, the sparkle gone from his eyes. Willie Veasley sat in the locker room, his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:35 am Butler's wonderful ride ends 1 win short of title (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:35 am A 4th title for Coach K, thanks to Duke's 'Big 3' (AP)AP - Mike Krzyzewski clipped the final piece of the net and gave it a kiss. Then he hoisted it skyward for all those Duke fans to savor.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:35 am A 4th title for Coach K, thanks to Duke's 'Big 3'Mike Krzyzewski clipped the final piece of the net and gave it a kiss. Then he hoisted it skyward for all those Duke fans to savor. After claiming the fourth of his national...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:35 am Coach K shows something old, something new to win (AP)AP - The guy on the other side had all the momentum, most of the crowd and nothing to lose. Mike Krzyzewski won, anyway.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am Duke does it in 61-59 thriller over ButlerThe ball went sailing while the buzzer went off. Where it landed would be the difference between a shining moment for one team, a tearstained loss for another. Butler forward Gordon...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am Duke does it in 61-59 thriller over Butler (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am Jones dismisses Cardiff bust-upCardiff City boss Dave Jones insists Anthony Gerrard and David Marhsall's on-field spat shows "their passion."Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:08 am Duke escapes Butler's bid, wins 4th NCAA title Duke won its fourth national championship Monday night, forcing Butler's Gordon Hayward to miss with 4 seconds left to hold off the Bulldogs 61-59 and end the tiny school's run at the title one game short of the perfect ending.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:55 am Tiger Woods denies drug use, says golf wasn't fun Tiger Woods promised to tone down his outbursts after good and bad shots alike Monday, saying he had a responsibility to children as a role model to set a better example on the course.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:53 am Angels get the season started with a big bangMathis, Matsui and Morales hit home runs to back up Weaver s six-inning effort. Mike Scioscia calls it "batter's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am Angels get the season started with a big bangMathis, Matsui and Morales hit home runs to back up Weaver's six-inning effort.Mike Scioscia calls it "batter's box offense," which seems odd -- what other kind of offense is there in baseball? -- until you realize the manager uses it to describe runs generated with bats instead of the Angels' usual method of operation, speed and aggressive base running.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am Tuesday's gossip columnArsenal track Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:45 am Mike Krzyzewski of Duke Blue Devils has "no interest" in New Jersey Nets job Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says "I wouldn't have any interest in the job" in response to a published report that incoming New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is prepared to offer Krzyzewski a $12-15 million annual salary.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:26 am Thousands rally, gather on campus to back Butler (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:16 am Duke’s Three Stars Capture Title They Were MissingJon Scheyer, Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith brought a national title to Duke after previously failing to advance past the Round of 16.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:15 am Sports of The Times: Sometimes Students’ Talents Set Them ApartButler’s basketball team has brought its campus together in ways that other groups cannot.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:11 am Duke gives Krzyzewski his fourth national championshipLate shots don't fall, and Duke rewrites Butler's 'Hoosiers' Hollywood ending Late shots don't fall, and Duke...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:09 am Duke gives Krzyzewski his fourth national championshipLate shots don't fall, and Duke rewrites Butler's 'Hoosiers' Hollywood endingLate shots don't fall, and Duke rewrites Butler's 'Hoosiers' Hollywood ending.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:09 am On Baseball: Red Sox Lock Up Beckett, and a Rotation for Seasons to ComeAce Josh Beckett agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension that gives Boston the rights to him and fellow starters John Lackey and Jon Lester through 2014.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:07 am Bill Dwyre: Angels mix myth and magic in opening-day winStrong start against the Twins, and the off-season acquisition of Hideki Matsui, make them big contenders to win the American League West again.The concept of opening day in baseball is flawed, mostly because baseball never closes. Also because opening day usually happens at night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:03 am Angels mix myth and magic in opening-day winStrong start against the Twins, and the off-season acquisition of Hideki Matsui, make them big contenders to win the American League West again. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:03 am Sports of The Times: Mets Put Fans’ Frustration Behind ThemOpening day started in familiar fashion in Flushing — with the sound of booing. But it ended in a surprisingly well-played Mets victory.
Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:01 am Duke fans hold their breath in tight title gameA massive gasp rose from the crowd in Cameron Indoor Stadium as Butler's last shot hit backboard, then rim. When it bounced off, Duke's "Cameron Crazies" stormed the court to celebrate the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:57 pm Newcastle promoted to top flightNewcastle manager Chris Hughton hails his side's "wonderful achievement" after they secure promotion to the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:56 pm Coach K shows something old, something new to winThe guy on the other side had all the momentum, most of the crowd and nothing to lose. Mike Krzyzewski won, anyway. "This was the toughest," he said after Duke survived a last-second...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:53 pm UConn’s Charles and Stanford’s Appel Have Friendly RivalryConnecticut’s Tina Charles and Stanford’s Jayne Appel first played against each other in the Amateur Athletic Union nationals years ago.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm Mets 7, Marlins 1: Sun and Santana Gives Mets Fans a Warm FeelingThe Mets’ ace, Johan Santana, pitched six solid innings and David Wright hit a two-run homer in a 7-1 win over Florida in the teams’ season opener.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm Olympic Dream Team to join Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen in Hall of Fame class Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm Baseball roundup: Monday's action on the diamondsRoy Halladay was his usual dominating self in his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies - not that he needed to be. Halladay struck out nine, Placido Polanco hit a grand slam and drove ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:32 pm Monday offers something for every sports fanFrom baseball’s opening day to the NCAA men’s championship game to Tiger Woods’ return to golf at the Masters, the day provided viewers and listeners with much to keep them occupied...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:30 pm Monday offers something for every sports fanFrom baseball’s opening day to the NCAA men’s championship game to Tiger Woods’ return to golf at the Masters, the day provided viewers and listeners with much to keep them occupied.It is Monday, but it feels like Sunday with three must-see, momentous sporting events, enough bats and balls and overarching personalities to crowd a month.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:30 pm Anze Kopitar, Kings teammates are eager to feel playoff atmosphereCenter has heard stories from veterans on the team who participated in the postseason with other teams, and he can hardly wait.Over many dinners, Kings center Anze Kopitar has heard playoff tales from Rob Scuderi , who won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh last spring, and Justin Williams , a 2006 champion with Carolina, and soaked up every detail.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:25 pm Anze Kopitar, Kings teammates are eager to feel playoff atmosphereCenter has heard stories from veterans on the team who participated in the postseason with other teams, and he can hardly wait. Over many...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:25 pm Duke's Nolan Smith wins a title for his father (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:22 pm California Case Will Test N.F.L. Teams’ Liability for Former Players’ DementiaA workers’ compensation claim on behalf of Ralph Wenzel, a lineman from 1966 to 1973, could be worth more than $1 million. Other players could file similar claims.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:20 pm A 4th title for Duke, thanks to the 'Big 3'The Cameron Crazies found a new use for one of their favorite taunts. When the NCAA title game was over, they broke out the "Four! Four! Four!" chant that's usually the preferred way to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:17 pm Hall of Fame basketball coach Wilkens to work with South KoreaSEOUL (Reuters) - Hall of Fame coach Lenny Wilkens has been recruited by South Korea to help prepare their team for this year's Asian Games in Guangzhou.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:13 pm Dodgers fail to make a game of it, but guesses on Manny Ramirez mightAs they lose their opener to the lowly Pirates, Ramirez's future may be the most interesting question facing the Dodgers the rest of the season.As they lose their opener to the lowly Pirates, Ramirez’s future may be the most interesting question facing the Dodgers the rest of the season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:57 pm Dodgers fail to make a game of it, but guesses on Manny Ramirez mightAs they lose their opener to the lowly Pirates, Ramirez's future may be the most interesting question facing the Dodgers the rest of the season. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:57 pm Woods Denies Using Performance-Enhancing DrugsTiger Woods addressed the media at the Augusta National Golf Club in advance of the Masters, ending a mostly silent period.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:54 pm Bats: Heyward Homers in First At-Bat as Braves RollJason Heyward, 20, homered in his first major-league at-bat, sparking the Atlanta Braves to a 16-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm Lakers' Jerry Buss elected to Hall of FameThe team's owner is honored for the role he has played in shaping the NBA and will be inducted in August.Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Monday was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for the role he has played in helping to shape today's NBA.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:36 pm Lakers' Jerry Buss elected to Hall of FameThe team's owner is honored for the role he has played in shaping the NBA and will be inducted in August. Lakers owner Jerry Buss on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:36 pm Boston Red Sox announce four-year extension for Josh Beckett The Boston Red Sox have announced a four-year contract extension for Josh Beckett that, according to sources, is worth $68 million.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:28 pm Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut undergoes successful surgery Monday Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut underwent successful surgery two days after he broke his right hand, sprained his wrist and dislocated his elbow.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:25 pm Bruins blow a big chance to capitalizeFor a player who seemingly prevented Washington’s first goal, got the Bruins going with a strike of his own late in the first period, and logged the second-most ice time (28:39) on an injury-wracked...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Knicks thumbnails■ When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at Madison Square Garden, New York. ■ TV, radio: CSN, WRKO (680).Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Beckett contract extendedThe news that John Lackey had agreed to a contract with the Red Sox broke the morning of Dec. 14. Before the day was over, general manager Theo Epstein placed a call to Josh Beckett.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Tiger's tale proves only that we still don’t know himIn his first news conference since his life became enmeshed in a sex scandal, Tiger Woods seems in control, but he doesn’t seem believable.In his first news conference since his life became enmeshed in a sex scandal, Tiger Woods seems in control, but he doesn’t seem believable.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 9:25 pm Pujols hits pair of HRs as Cardinals beat Reds lbert Pujols hit two of the St. Louis Cardinals' team-record four homers on opening day Monday and the NL Central champions, with Mark McGwire as their new batting coach, beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 9:03 pm UConn women have one more bridge to crossThe Huskies’ last loss came against Stanford in the national semifinals two years ago, and the Cardinal would like to provide the other bookend in Tuesday’s championship game.The Connecticut women have focused intently, dominated historically and won just about every minute of their 38 games. And here they are again.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 8:56 pm Tigers batter Royals' bullpen in 7th for victory Johnny Damon and Brandon Inge drove in two runs apiece in a six-run seventh inning against Kansas City's shaky bullpen and the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 8-4 victory Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 8:45 pm Police report says gun of Cleveland Browns' Shaun Rogers was cocked, had bullet in chamber A police report says a gun that Cleveland Browns player Shaun Rogers allegedly tried to carry through airport security was cocked with a bullet in the chamber.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 8:23 pm France's Rezai reaches second round in MarbellaFourth-seeded Aravane Rezai of France has advanced to the second round of the Andalucia Tennis Experience tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:45 pm Halladay, Phillies hitters sharp in rout of Nats resident Barack Obama was high and wide, Roy Halladay was on target, and the Philadelphia Phillies' bats did the rest Monday afternoon as they opened the season with a 11-1 win over the Washington Nationals.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:26 pm Duke edges Butler to win national titleBlue Devils hold off Butler to win national championship.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:16 pm Canada curlers share leadScotland and Canada maintain their 100% records in the round robin at the World Men's Curling Championship in Italy.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Apr 2010 | 6:20 pm Report: Rogers' loaded gun had bullet in chamberCLEVELAND (AP) -- A police report says a gun that Cleveland Browns player Shaun Rogers allegedly tried to carry through airport security was cocked with a bullet in the chamber.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 6:02 pm The real reason Boston extended BeckettJosh Beckett was given a huge contract extension so he wouldn't end up in pinstripes.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 6:02 pm Lakers' Jackson fined $35,000 for criticizing refsNEW YORK (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined $35,000 for criticizing game officials.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 5:57 pm Beckett signs four-year, $68M deal with Red SoxJosh Beckett signed a four-year contract with the Red Sox worth $68 million on Monday. By waiting to finalize the deal after the start of the season, Boston will save a small amount on luxury tax. They appear to be right at the threshold of $170 million. For tax purposes, Beckett's salary is $12 million since the extension was completed after start of season. Had it been completed earlier, his average salary would have jumped to $16 million.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 3:36 pm Cibulkova rolls past Czink in Ponte Vedra first roundThird-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia beat Melinda Czink of Hungary 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of The MPS Group Championships on Monday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 3:35 pm Coach K has no interest in leaving Duke for NetsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Mike Krzyzewski isn't interested in leaving Duke for the New Jersey Nets.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 2:26 pm Tiger Augusta press conference videoSource: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 2:14 pm Tiger still thinks he can win MastersTiger tells the press he still expects to win the Masters.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 12:20 pm 'Hurt' Woods targets Masters winTiger Woods believes he can win his fifth Masters this week, despite having been out of action for five months after a damaging sex scandal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Apr 2010 | 12:14 pm Sylvinho unsure over City futureManchester City left-back Sylvinho says that he is unsure of his future beyond this summer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:39 am Red Sox ace Beckett banks four-year, $68M extensionThe Red Sox and right-hander Josh Beckett have agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension, one major-league source confirmed to FOXSports.com.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:44 am Pippen, Malone lead Basketball Hall's Class of '10INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams are part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010.Source: SI.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:35 am Santana shines for MetsSource: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:19 am Halladay dominant in Phillies debutSource: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:16 am Peterborough relegated after drawA late equaliser by Iain Hume earns Barnsley a draw which condemns Peterborough to relegation.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Apr 2010 | 9:56 am Starace scores first-round win over Luczak in CasablancaOscar Hernandez of Spain earned his first victory since September by upsetting fifth-seeded Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 7-6 (7), 6-3 in the first round of the Grand Prix Hassan II on Monday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Apr 2010 | 9:46 am Tiger practice round photosSource: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 9:44 am Lakers’ ‘Bench Mob’ a thing of the pastReserves continue their unproductive stretch, scoring only four points in an ugly loss to San Antonio.They used be called the Bench Mob.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Apr 2010 | 8:35 am Tiger takes practice round with gallery watchingTiger Woods walked onto the first tee Monday to awkward silence from about 500 fans who gradually warmed up to him as he began a practice round at the Masters with Fred Couples.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Apr 2010 | 8:26 am
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