Indian and Pakistani sport stars marry

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza marries Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik after a drama which saw him divorce another woman.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Apr 2010 | 3:00 am

Bulls blow out Raptors, take over 8th spot in East

TORONTO(AP) A message in the Chicago locker room read: ''How bad do we want it?'' The way Joakim Noah played, it was easy to tell.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Crosby scores twice, ties Stamkos with 51 goals

UNIONDALE, N.Y.(AP) Sidney Crosby finished the regular season with a flourish. Next up, his Pittsburgh Penguins try to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Flyers beat Rangers in shootout to reach playoffs

PHILADELPHIA(AP) Brian Boucher couldn't make the stops. He opened his arms wide as a blue line and let all the Flyers in. Danny Briere was first with the celebratory hug. Claude Giroux joined the mob that swarmed Boucher.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Blazers hold off Lakers, improve playoff position

LOS ANGELES(AP) Martell Webster 's flawless free-throw stroke was just about the only thing that worked the way it's supposed to in a significant win for the Portland Trail Blazers ' hopes of avoiding a return to Staples Center next week.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Halladay goes the distance as Phils sweep Astros

Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Shot on 13th hole symbolizes Mickelson

Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

Mickelson wins third Masters after trying year

There's something about the Masters that transforms Phil Mickelson's game, says Cameron Morfit. Even with his mind on family matters, Lefty found a way to win his third green jacket.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:11 am

With Emotion and With Daring, Mickelson Wins His Third Masters

Phil Mickelson put together a spectacular final round to win his third green jacket.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 2:00 am

DA to announce decision in Roethlisberger case (AP)

AP - A district attorney in central Georgia will announce if he plans to file charges in a case of sexual assault claims against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:58 am

Steelers deal Holmes to Jets for draft pick

The New York Jets, continuing a win-now pattern that will delight their fans but test the coaching skills of coach Rex Ryan, traded their fifth-round pick in this month's NFL draft to Pittsburgh for Super Bowl XLIII MVP wide receiver Santonio Holmes.
Source: SI.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

One for Amy: Lefty claims his third green jacket (AP)

AP - As Phil Mickelson strolled up to the 18th green, his third green jacket locked up, he wondered if his wife would be waiting for him.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:18 am

Flyers 2, Rangers 1, SO: Rangers Miss Playoffs After Shootout Loss

In a do-or-die game that was tied at 1-1 after regulation and overtime, the Flyers advanced to the playoffs and ended the Rangers’ season.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:10 am

In N.C.A.A., Question of Bias Over a Sickle-Cell Test

Blood screening can identify sickle-cell disorder, which can turn deadly in strenuous workouts, but a proposal to make it mandatory at universities has met resistance.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:10 am

Helio Castroneves wins Indy Grand Prix of Alabama (AP)

AP - Spiderman was at it again, only this time with a chubby-cheeked little twist to his celebration.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:02 am

The sting of losing was never sharper for Tiger (AP)

AP - The question hanging over the Masters all week was straightforward: Could Tiger Woods change?

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:01 am

Woods Falters, Testing Trees Instead of His Rivals

Tiger Woods’s fourth-place finish at the Masters was at times both impressive and disappointing.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Dodgers end trip with another loss

They fall to the Florida Marlins, 6-5, their fourth defeat in six games.

They fall to the Florida Marlins, 6-5, their fourth defeat in six games.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers continue their mysterious ways in loss to Trail Blazers

Even with Portland missing its best player, Brandon Roy, for much of the game, Lakers find a way to lose at home, 91-88, to a team they could face in first round of playoffs. Kobe Bryant returns after missing two games but shoots eight for 23.

Even with Portland missing its best player, Brandon Roy, for much of the game, Lakers find a way to lose at home, 91-88, to a team they could face in first round of playoffs. Kobe Bryant returns after missing two games but shoots eight for 23.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: Kings enjoy a closing rush

They will enter the playoffs feeling good about themselves after a 2-1 overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche clinches the sixth spot in the West.

The Kings celebrated their 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday as though they had won the Stanley Cup, hugging and grinning and venting 82 games' worth of emotion and exhaustion.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Jets Acquire Steelers’ Holmes For Fifth-Round Pick

Santonio Holmes, the Super Bowl M.V.P. in 2009, faces a lawsuit after an incident at a Florida nightclub.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 12:22 am

Sources: Pittsburgh Steelers trade Santonio Holmes to New York Jets for fifth-rounder

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded troubled wide receiver Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets for a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, sources confirmed Sunday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Apr 2010 | 12:21 am

TV Sports: Coverage of Woods and Mickelson a Challenge

CBS tracked the struggles of the scandal-tainted Tiger Woods until he faded, then its cameras trained on Phil Mickelson and a “win for the family.”

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 12:10 am

Soccer: Chelsea Reaches Final as Villa Boss Complains

Martin O'Neill insisted that John Terry, the Chelsea captain, should have been sent off and that Aston Villa should have had a first-half penalty in the soccer game, which Chelsea won, 3-0.

Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Apr 2010 | 12:10 am

AP Source: Jets acquire WR Holmes from Steelers (AP)

AP - The New York Jets sure know how to make headlines.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Apr 2010 | 12:04 am

The Masters: Phil Mickelson claims third green jacket at Augusta; Tiger Woods done

Phil Mickelson capped off his third Masters win, rolling in a birdie at the 18th for a 5-under 67 that gave him a 3-stroke win over 54-hole leader Lee Westwood.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:51 pm

Monday's gossip column

Van Persie to play in north London derby, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:26 pm

Texas Stadium leveled in successful implosion

Texas Stadium came tumbling down this morning in a planned demolition set off by an 11-year-old boy who won an essay contest.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:21 pm

McGehee's HR in 9th saves Hoffman, Brewers

Casey McGehee homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 victory over St. Louis after the Cardinals rallied against closer Trevor Hoffman on Sunday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:53 pm

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby finishes tied with Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos for NHL goals lead

After Sidney Crosby scored his 50th and 51st goals in the Penguins' 6-5 overtime win Sunday, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos tied Crosby for the league lead with an empty-net goal with just 13 seconds left in the Lightning's 3-1 victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:45 pm

Suns use 3-point barrage to beat Rockets 116-106 (AP)

AP - The Phoenix Suns were 3 1/2 minutes away from what would have been a brutal loss. Then, as has happened so often, the 3-pointers started falling.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:42 pm

Heat 111, Knicks 98: As Lee Soars, His Knicks Career May Be Near Its End

David Lee, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, expanded his game impressively this season, but each step forward was possibly a step away from the Knicks.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:31 pm

N.B.A. Roundup: Bulls Roll Past Raptors to Eighth Place in East

The Bulls beat Toronto in Chicago to take a one-game lead over the visiting Raptors for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:30 pm

Sports of The Times: Woods’s Tie for Fourth Seems Quietly Human

Tiger Woods’s tumble was the story of 2009. His comeback will be as big a story, although if he fails to win a major this year, his story will fade.

Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:30 pm

Bulls beat Raptors to take over East's 8th spot

The Bulls beat Toronto 104-88 on Sunday night to take a one-game lead over the Raptors for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:21 pm

Blazers sink Kobe, Lakers with late free throws

Martell Webster hit three free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers improved their chances of avoiding the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs with a 91-88 victory over the defending NBA champions Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Report: Jets acquire WR Holmes

Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:44 pm

Colorado coach Bzdelik meets with players (AP)

AP - Colorado basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik met with his team and told them he has neither accepted nor been offered the coaching position at Wake Forest.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:44 pm

McGehee homers in 9th, Brewers beat Cards 8-7 (AP)

AP - Casey McGehee homered in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 victory over St. Louis after the Cardinals rallied against closer Trevor Hoffman on Sunday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:40 pm

For Phil Mickelson, a Masters victory comes in many shades

Mickelson's victory is symbolized not by a green jacket, but by a small pink ribbon.

Mickelson's victory is symbolized not by a green jacket, but by a small pink ribbon.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:23 pm

Sam Farmer: How the NFL draft might shape up

NFL mock draft version 2.0 comes from newspaper writers who cover the teams.

And now a word from my colleagues.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:03 pm

Ron Artest watches Lakers lose from the bench

Among the surprises at the game’s finish is Artest sitting out the last minutes as Sasha Vujacic plays. Coach Phil Jackson says Artest ‘had a tough night.’

There were many eye-openers Sunday at Staples Center — two missed free-throw attempts by Kobe Bryant in the final seconds and a last-second three-point play diagrammed for Pau Gasol — but Ron Artest's seat on the bench was also telling.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:48 pm

Phil Mickelson's three-shot victory in Masters is the best medicine

With his wife, Amy, watching despite feeling ill from cancer treatments, Mickelson earns his third green jacket in typical go-for-broke style, and says afterward, 'To be able to share this type of jubilation, I don't have words to describe it.' Lee Westwood finishes second; Tiger Woods ties for fourth.

The 2010 Masters champion played dad Saturday night. Hours after his 10-year-old daughter, Amanda, fractured her wrist during a skateboarding accident, Phil Mickelson helped her get an X-ray and splint.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:40 pm

Selanne, Ducks rout Oilers 7-2 in season finale (AP)

AP - Teemu Selanne scored his 606th goal in possibly his final NHL game, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 Sunday night in the league's regular-season finale.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:39 pm

Jeff Bzdelik of Colorado Buffaloes to meet with Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Colorado coach Jeff Bzdelik told his players Sunday night that he will meet with Wake Forest on Monday but said he has not accepted, or even been offered, the Demon Deacons job, according to a university-issued release sent Sunday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:23 pm

Mark Heisler: Lakers lay it all on the line and still come up short

The team's struggles are even more evident when Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher are missing end-of-game free throws.

So began the Longest Week in Lakerdom.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:20 pm

Angels falter in 9-4 loss to A's

Little goes right for the Angels in several facets of the game, and they lose to the Oakland Athletics.

The schedule says the Angels are off Monday. Don't believe it.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:15 pm

Flyers nab final playoff spot from Rangers in SO

Brian Boucher stopped Olli Jokinen on the final attempt of the shootout to send the Philadelphia Flyers into the playoffs while eliminating the New York Rangers with a 2-1 victory Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:14 pm

United title challenge slipping away: Ferguson (AFP)

AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester United's hopes of securing a record-breaking fourth successive Premier League title are slipping away after their goalless draw at Blackburn.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:12 pm

Tiger's swing badly in need of repair

Tiger's back, but his swing looks like it's still in rehab.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 7:39 pm

In 1960, the Lakers had their worst trip ever

A copilot recalls the harrowing flight the Minneapolis Lakers took 50 years ago on a cold winter's night after a game in St. Louis -- a flight that ended with a makeshift landing in an Iowa cornfield and could have ended much worse for Elgin Baylor and others aboard the DC-3.

Shaken and shivering aboard an infirm aircraft, the Minneapolis Lakers were on the brink of elimination.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Apr 2010 | 7:33 pm

Barry Bonds says he's 'proud' of former rival Mark McGwire

Home run king Barry Bonds says he is "proud" of slugger Mark McGwire for admitting his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: ESPN.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 6:44 pm

Woods set 'to take more time off'

World number one Tiger Woods says he plans to take another break from the sport after coming back from his self-imposed exile to play the Masters.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 6:27 pm

D-backs rout Pirates with big inning

Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 6:13 pm

Mickelson seals third Masters win

Phil Mickelson wins a third Masters title on a dramatic final day at Augusta as Lee Westwood's challenge runs out of steam.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 5:37 pm

Bonds 'proud' of McGwire for admitting PED use

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Home run king Barry Bonds says he is "proud" of slugger Mark McGwire for returning to baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach and for admitting his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: SI.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 5:28 pm

Mickelson wins third Masters

Mickelson wins green jacket in an epic Masters.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 4:54 pm

Wozniacki defends Florida title

World number two Caroline Wozniacki beat Olga Govortsova 6-2 7-5 to defend her MPS Group Championships title in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 4:41 pm

Wozniacki tops Govortsova, defends Ponte Vedra title

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki took advantage of mistakes by Olga Govortsova to defend her title at the MPS Group Championships, winning the final 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday.



Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 3:43 pm

Rossi wins as Stoner crashes out

Valentino Rossi wins the first race of the MotoGP season in Qatar as pole sitter Casey Stoner crashes out early on.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 2:51 pm

Bonds: I'm 'proud' of McGwire

Home run king Barry Bonds says he is "proud" of slugger Mark McGwire for returning to baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach and for admitting his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 2:26 pm

Cavs fall to Magic without LeBron

Mickael Pietrus scored all 12 of his points in the fourth quarter and Jameer Nelson hit a big 3-pointer in the closing minutes, leading the Orlando Magic to a 98-92 win Sunday over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rested LeBron James for the playoffs.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 12:44 pm

Tiger Tracker: Up-and-down final round dooms Woods

On close inspection, Tiger's game looks spotty.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 12:23 pm

Pompey stun Spurs to reach FA Cup final

Crisis club Portsmouth will meet Chelsea in the FA Cup final after two goals in extra time see them beat Tottenham 2-0 at Wembley.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:36 am

Walkoff wins it for Brewers

Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:32 am

McCoy sets sights on more glory

Tony McCoy sets his sights on yet another champion jockey title after Saturday's milestone Grand National victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:30 am

Wawrinka routs Hanescu in Casablanca for second title

Top-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat Romania's Victor Hanescu 6-2, 6-3 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II on Sunday.



Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:25 am

Toulouse 42-16 Stade Francais

Toulouse turn on the style to book a Heineken Cup semi-final meeting with Leinster as they cruise to victory over Stade Francais.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:23 am

Man City 5-1 Birmingham

Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor both score twice to help Manchester City thump Birmingham and strengthen their hold on fourth place in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:57 am

Andreev, Seppi advance at Monte Carlo Masters

Igor Andreev of Russia and Italy's Andreas Seppi both advanced to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday.



Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 10:22 am

Texas Stadium imploded in 60 seconds

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Texas Stadium is nothing but a memory -- and a huge mess.
Source: SI.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:15 am

Final-round Masters leaderboard

Source: FOXSports.com News | 11 Apr 2010 | 9:03 am

Pennetta tops Suarez Navarro on clay in Andalucia final

Second-seeded Flavia Pennetta has beaten Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to win the Andalucia Open.



Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Apr 2010 | 8:04 am

Pennetta outlasts Suarez for ninth WTA singles title

Italian Flavia Pennetta claimed her ninth WTA singles title here on Sunday as she defeated Carla Suarez of Spain 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. The 28-year-old second-seeded Italian - ranked 16 in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2010 | 7:55 am

Texas Stadium imploded by 1-plus ton of dynamite

Texas Stadium is nothing but a memory now. The longtime home of the Dallas Cowboys came tumbling down this morning in a planned demolition set off by an 11-year-old boy who won an essay...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2010 | 6:09 am

Lyon's 20-point haul as Eagles devour Sharks

Jamie Lyon scored 20 points as the Manly Sea Eagles made ground on the National Rugby League standings with a 40-12 win over the battling Cronulla Sharks on Sunday. The former St Helens...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Apr 2010 | 3:13 am