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Sport hit by volcanic ash cloudBritish sport teams are hit by travel disruption after flights were grounded around the UK because of ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:15 am Liverpool confirms owners seeking to sell club (AP)AP - Liverpool's American owners confirmed Friday they want to sell the debt-ridden Premier League soccer club after three troubled years in charge.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:02 am Owners put Liverpool up for saleLiverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr confirm their intention to sell the Premier League club by appointing a new chairman.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:24 am US owners put Liverpool up for sale (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:13 am Ecclestone confirms record F1 races for 2011Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Friday confirmed there will be a record 20 Grand Prix races in the world championship next year with a race in India joining the calendar. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 3:08 am Hamilton on top as McLaren set pace in ChinaBritain's Lewis Hamilton clocked the fastest time in opening practice for the Chinese Grand Prix Friday on an impressive day for McLaren at the Shanghai International Circuit. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:49 am Liverpool confirms owners wanting to sell clubLiverpool's owners have confirmed Barclays bank is searching for a buyer for the debt-ridden Premier League soccer club. British Airways chairman Martin Broughton's has been appointed toSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 2:34 am Roethlisberger's accuser says she told him 'no' (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:52 am Hamilton sets China practice paceMcLaren's Lewis Hamilton clocks the fastest lap time during Friday's practice sessions at the Chinese Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:47 am Basketball in China is a long way from the NBAThe arenas are cold and smoky, and the language and food are tough to figure out, but it s still the same game for the few Americans who have made the journey to the CBA.Reporting from Shanghai
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:44 am F1 set for record 20-race seasonThe Formula 1 calendar will be extended to a record 20 races in 2011 with the addition of the Indian Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:24 am N.H.L. Roundup: Canadiens Shut Down Ovechkin and Beat CapitalsThe eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens beat the top-seeded Washington Capitals, 3-2, in overtime in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Phil Jackson enters the mind fieldIt cost the Lakers coach only $35,000 to get inside the head of Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant.It cost the Lakers coach only $35,000 to get inside the head of Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Pittsburgh Steelers will discipline Ben Roethlisberger for off-field behaviorTeam President Art Rooney II says the punishment will be coordinated with the NFL but that there have been no talks with other clubs about trading the quarterback. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am Dodgers rally to defeat Diamondbacks in 10 inningsL.A. scores two in the ninth, aided by an error, and Andre Ethier s walk-off single wins it in the 10th, 6-5.Concerned about the Dodgers' bullpen?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:59 am Samuelsson's experience proves a wise investment as Canucks beat Kingsbut Mikael Samuelsson has already proven to be a wise investment for the Vancouver Canucks. Samuelsson scored his second goal of the night at 8:52 of overtime to give the Canucks a 3-2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:54 am Friday's gossip columnReal Madrid plan stunning bid for Rooney and Capello, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:51 am Kings lose playoff opener to Canucks, 3-2, in overtimeKings show heart and grit in their first postseason game in eight years, but Vancouver flashes the skill, especially in the extra period.Kings show heart and grit in their first postseason game in eight years, but Vancouver flashes the skill, especially in the extra period.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson fined for comments about Kevin Durant Phil Jackson was fined for a second time in two weeks.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:44 am Jerry Rice 20 strokes back in Nationwide Tour debut Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice shot a 12-over 83 on Thursday in his Nationwide Tour debut, leaving him 20 strokes behind leader Dicky Pride in the Fresh Express Classic.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:33 am Yankees 6, Angels 2: Cano’s Homers Power Yankees Past AngelsRobinson Cano, who was named after Jackie Robinson, hit two home runs to give the Yankees their third series victory of the season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:30 am Ethier wins it 6-5 for Dodgers after Drew's gaffe (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:25 am Habs knock down Caps with Plekanec's OT goal Tomas Plekanec scored 13:19 into overtime to give the eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the top-seeded Washington Capitals on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoff series.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:24 am Canadiens upset Capitals 3-2 in OT in Game 1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:22 am Cano honours Jackie Robinson with 2 homers in Yankees' 6-2 win over AngelsAmerican League: Robinson Cano honoured the man he was named after in a big way. Cano had two home runs on the day baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson and the New York Yankees beat...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:22 am Samuelsson lifts Canucks over Kings in overtime (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:21 am Injured party? Jay-Z sues David Ortiz over club name Jay-Z is suing David Ortiz, saying the baseball player stole the name of the rapper's nightclub for his own.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:20 am Canadiens hold Ovechkin without a shot, win Game 1Another Stanley Cup favorite has gotten off to a forgettable start. Reigning MVP Alex Ovechkin failed to take a shot on goal as the Canadiens upset the top-seeded Capitals 3-2 in OT.Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:18 am Tiger says he'll play at Quail Hollow in two weeksSource: SI.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:18 am Cano, Yanks send Angels to worst start since '02Source: SI.com | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:18 am Rapper Jay-Z sues David Ortiz over nightclub nameJay-Z and a business partner are suing slugger David Ortiz, claiming the Boston Red Sox star named his Dominican nightclub after the mogul's chain of 40/40 clubs. The lawsuit, filed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:15 am Ethier wins it 6-5 for Dodgers after Drew's gaffeStephen Drew's crazy throw over the first-base dugout allowed Los Angeles to score the tying run and Andre Ethier got another game-winning hit to give the Dodgers a 6-5 win over the ArizonaSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:11 am Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 5, 10 inningsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:01 am Blazers' Roy to miss NBA playoffs after knee surgeryPortland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have surgery on his right knee on Friday and will miss the NBA postseason, the team said. Roy, who averaged 21.5 points per game, has a tornSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:58 pm Blazers' Roy to miss NBA playoffs after knee surgery (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:58 pm Plekanec scores in OT, Ovechkin silenced as Canadiens stun Capitals in Game 1Alex Ovechkin didn't have a shot on goal. Not a single one. The scoring machine was upstaged by a player who, in the spirit of the week's bit of trash-talking, did his best...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:58 pm Tiger Woods to play Quail Hollow Championship in two weeks Tiger Woods' Web site says he will play the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C., in two weeks.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:43 pm Canadiens stun top seeded Capitals in Game 1The Capitals have the top seed and Alex Ovechkin; the Canadiens backed into the playoffs. But it was the Caps who faded as Montreal stole the series opener 3-2 in OT, says Allan Muir.Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:23 pm Granderson, Cano pace Yankees past Angels Curtis Granderson hit two triples and threw Hideki Matsui out at the plate and Robinson Cano homered twice, leading the New York Yankees over the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:12 pm USC's C.J. Gable trying to get back into rotationThe senior tailback had only 24 carries for 102 yards in 2009 and is hoping to impress Coach Lane Kiffin enough in Saturday’s scrimmage to get more playing time.Lane Kiffin's pre-spring pronouncement that all players had a clean slate and that every job was open resonated more with tailback C.J. Gable than perhaps any other Trojan.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:11 pm Scott Kazmir loses his slider, and Angels lose to YankeesLeft to fend for himself with just a fastball and changeup, Kazmir was pummeled for six runs and eight hits, three of them home runs, in four innings in the 6-2 loss.Scott Kazmir had just finished warming up in the bullpen before Thursday night's game when catcher Mike Napoli caught the eye of pitching coach Mike Butcher, and the two exchanged knowing glances.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:54 pm Tiger Woods adds Quail Hollow to schedule (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:50 pm Accuser tells police Ben Roethlisberger exposed himself to her, she said no A friend of the woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault told authorities that Roethlisberger's bodyguard "dragged" the woman into a bathroom where the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and woman had sexual relations.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:43 pm N.B.A. Career Full of Moves for Ollie: 11 Teams in 13 YearsDespite averaging only 3.8 points a game, Kevin Ollie has put together a 13-year N.B.A. career with 11 different teams.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm Highlights: Canadiens stun Caps in OTTomas Plekanec's OT tally lifts the Canadiens over the top-seeded Caps in Game 1.Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:38 pm Mets 5, Rockies 0: Mike Pelfrey’s Performance Helps Mets End Losing StreakMike Pelfrey pitched seven shutout innings and also drove in a run as the Mets won for the first time in five games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm Woods Makes Early Commitment to Play Quail HollowTiger Woods broke from his normal practices and gave an early commitment to play in the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm Rangers Manager, Ron Washington, Is Repairing His ImageRon Washington is working on winning back trust from management, players and fans after testing positive for cocaine, but has the Texas Rangers running as if the transgression never happened.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones praises Bill Parcells, expresses regret over video Cowboys' Jerry Jones praises Bill Parcells, says video was taken out of context.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:34 pm Mike Napoli isn’t happy with lack of playing timeThe catcher is upset and has requested a meeting with Manager Mike Scioscia.Reporting from New York
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:29 pm Dodgers first baseman James Loney almost got to pitchL.A. was running low on relief during 11-inning loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.As the game extended into extra innings and Wednesday night was about to turn into Thursday morning, James Loney said he wondered if this could be his chance.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:25 pm Viewing Baseball Through a Prism of the NumbersSabermetrics at its core is an attempt to measure the value added by baseball players. It is intensely concerned with accurately assigning credit or blame for what happens on the field.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:08 pm Exposure to Rays has risksIf they were trying to store their energy to face Tampa Bay this weekend, good move. The Rays are red-hot right now.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Old favorites — for one roundLeave it to Charles Barkley to keep it brutally honest about the Celtics-Heat series. Barkley likes the Celtics to advance to the second round of the playoffs because their graybeards will have just enough...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Their recipe could use a little jamIf the NHL’s draft goes the way the Bruins hope next month, they’ll have Taylor Hall, a take-it-to-the-net winger, in their lineup come October.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm RebuffedIn the second period last night, just about everything went the Bruins’ way. They barraged Ryan Miller with 24 shots. They executed clean breakouts, even cleaner entries, and ramped up the forechecking...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm McClain’s fire burns insideThings have always happened fast with Rolando McClain. And so came the news, at Alabama’s Pro Day, that the Butkus Award winner had Crohn’s disease.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Smoltz slides easily into boothJohn Smoltz readily acknowledges he’s not completely sure he’s done with his first career, trying to outwit major league hitters.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Australian hopes to get his kicks in US gameAbout 18 months ago, David King decided he wanted to become an NFL punter. So he began training with a kicking guru. He ditched his digs in Melbourne for a couple of short trips to the United States to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Winn Experiences His First Yankees Roll CallRandy Winn made his first start this season and experienced the roll call of names that emanates from the bleachers in the first inning.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:43 pm Rooney Wants Steelers to Issue Roethlisberger’s DisciplineThe Steelers’ owner, Art Rooney II, said, “We feel Ben is our player, and it’s our standards that we’re dealing with here.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:31 pm Clippers fire Kim HughesThe interim head coach, who had an 8-25 record during his tenure, was notified Thursday morning that the organization ‘wanted to go in a different direction.’ A coaching search is underway.The Clippers fired interim head coach Kim Hughes on Thursday, the morning after their last game of the season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:31 pm Jerry Rice shoots 83 in Nationwide Tour event (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:28 pm Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James said the Chicago Bulls are about to face a "different monster" Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James said the Chicago Bulls are about to face a "different monster".Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:27 pm Fox to offer extended post-race coverage online (AP)AP - Fox will offer extended post-race coverage of NASCAR with an online program beginning this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:24 pm Jets Bring Back Leon WashingtonJets running back Leon Washington, who missed much of last season with a broken leg, signed a one-year tender offer with the club for $1.759 million.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:22 pm Liriano shuts down Red Sox as Twins cruise Francisco Liriano threw seven shutout innings for Minnesota and the Twins took the first series at Target Field with an 8-0 victory over the sloppy Red Sox.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:15 pm Another NFL stadium plan for L.A.?Tim Leiweke and Casey Wasserman are considering the area behind Staples Center for new venue.Tim Leiweke and Casey Wasserman are considering the area behind Staples Center for new venue.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:14 pm Canadiens stun top-seeded Caps in OTMontreal deals top-seeded Washington a Game 1 OT loss.Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:14 pm Dario Franchitti will try to show his street smarts againDefending Long Beach champion looks for his first victory of the year Sunday. Winless after three races this season,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:58 pm Miller makes 38 saves in Sabres' win over BruinsRyan Miller was the Buffalo Sabres' difference maker all regular-season long. Turns out his role hasn't changed in the playoffs.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:50 pm Blazers' Roy to have knee surgery, miss playoffsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have surgery on his right knee on Friday and will miss the playoffs, the team announced.Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:21 pm Roy ruled out for first round after surgerySource: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:48 pm Big Ben's accuser says she told him 'no'Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:11 pm Roethlisberger's accuser says she told him 'no'MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- The young woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault says she tried to get away from the Pittsburgh quarterback and told him "no, this is not OK."Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:02 pm Wozniacki extends winning streakWorld number two Caroline Wozniacki takes her unbeaten run to seven matches with victory over Patty Schnyder in Charleston.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:52 pm Joe Lemire: Phillies top first Power RankingsThe Phillies lead the majors in runs and hits and new ace Roy Halladay has been impressive. Is there any question that Philadelphia opens up No. 1 in Joe Lemire's Power Rankings?Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:36 pm Vinci rolls into Barcelona Ladies Open semifinalsRoberta Vinci reached the semifinals of the Barcelona Ladies Open with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Timea Bacsinszky on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:12 pm Top seed Wozniacki makes Charleston quarterfinalsTop-seeded Caroline Wozniacki defeated Patty Schnyder 6-2, 7-5 to make the quarterfinals of the Family Circle Cup on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:02 pm Browns talked with Rams about No. 1 overall pickBEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert says the team has had talks with the St. Louis Rams about moving up in the NFL draft to take quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick.Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 2:59 pm Schein is Roethlisberger trade baitSource: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 2:04 pm Rooney: Steelers ready to punish RoethlisbergerPITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers president Art Rooney II says the team is ready to discipline Ben Roethlisberger but the punishment will be coordinated with the NFL and won't pre-empt any league action.Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 2:01 pm Dokic's dad paroled after convicted of threateningThe father of tennis player Jelena Dokic has been paroled by a Serbian court a year after being convicted of threatening the Australian ambassador.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 2:00 pm Surrey line up shock bid for LaraSurrey are lining up a bid to tempt West Indies batting great Brian Lara out of retirement with the offer of a contract to play Twenty20 cricket.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 1:52 pm Steelers ready to discipline Big Ben, but will wait for NFLSteelers president Art Rooney II says the team is ready to discipline Ben Roethlisberger but the punishment will be coordinated with the NFL and won't pre-empt any league action.Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 1:32 pm Tiger to play Quail Hollow at the end of AprilTiger Woods' Web site says he will play the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina in two weeks.Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:42 pm Woods to make return in two weeksWorld number one Tiger Woods will make his first competitive appearance since the Masters in North Carolina later this month.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:40 pm Browns talking to Rams about trade for No. 1 overall pickCleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert says the team has had talks with the St. Louis Rams about moving up in the NFL draft to take quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick.Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:28 am Ban on Macedonian club is upheldThe Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds an eight-year Europe-wide ban imposed by Uefa on Macedonian club FC Pobeda for match-fixing.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:27 am Nadal marches on in Monte CarloRafael Nadal powers through to the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-0 6-1 victory over Germany's Michael Berrer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:23 am Odesnik case forces tennis to rethink doping rulesThe International Tennis Federation says it will review rules that have prevented it from suspending Wayne Odesnik even after the American player pleaded guilty to importing growth hormones into Australia.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:43 am Sixers ax Jordan after 'unacceptable' 27-55 finishPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan will be fired Thursday after one season on the job.Source: SI.com | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:07 am Nadal leads five Spaniards into Monte Carlo quartersRafael Nadal breezed into the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlos Masters with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Michael Berrer on Thursday and joins four other Spaniards in the final eight.
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