Bronx Street Named for Yankee Catcher Underwhelms

Thurman Munson, a Yankees catcher who died at 32 in 1979, is memorialized by a narrow road in the Bronx between a rail-yard bed and a housing complex. To many, it hardly seems a fitting tribute.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Ancelotti promises no panic as Chelsea fall to Spurs (AFP)

Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard (L) fights for the ball with Tottenham's midfielder Luka Modric (R) during their Premier League match at White Hart Lane in north London. Ten-man Chelsea's lead at the top of the English Premier League was cut to just one point after they were beaten 2-1 away to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has vowed his side will avoid panic after their lead at the top of the English Premier League was cut to a solitary point.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:53 am

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1 (AP)

AP - It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:53 am

Rockies' Jimenez no-hits Braves 4-0 (AP)

Colorado Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez, center, celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves at a Baseball game, Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Rockies shut out the Braves 4-0. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Once Ubaldo Jimenez found the strike zone, the Atlanta Braves had no chance — and the Colorado Rockies had their first no-hitter.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:52 am

Europa League semis under threat

Thursday's Europa League semi-finals involving Liverpool and Fulham could be postponed because of the travel chaos caused by the drift of volcanic ash from Iceland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:42 am

Button leads 1-2 finish for McLaren at Chinese GP (AP)

McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button, right, of Britain leads Renault Formula One driver Robert Kubica of Poland in turn three during the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Sunday, April 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)AP - Jenson Button won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday and took over the Formula One championship lead by beating teammate Lewis Hamilton in a 1-2 finish for McLaren.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:39 am

Martinez beats Pavlik in WBC middleweight contest (AFP)

Kelly Pavlik (R) of Youngstown, Ohio, avoids a punch from Bernard Hopkins of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during their light heavyweight bout at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 2008. Argentina's Sergio Martinez captured the World Boxing Council middleweight title Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over US veteran Pavlik.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jeff Zelevansky)AFP - Argentina's Sergio Martinez captured the World Boxing Council middleweight title Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over US veteran Kelly Pavlik.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:37 am

Button leads 1-2 finish for McLaren at Chinese GP

World champion Jenson Button has beaten teammate Lewis Hamilton to give McLaren a 1-2 finish at Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix. In Sunday's chaotic race, where changing weather...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:06 am

Button pips Hamilton to China win

Jenson Button storms to his second win of the season as he heads team-mate Lewis Hamilton to a McLaren one-two at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:52 am

Johnson, Hawks beat Bucks in opener

ATLANTA(AP) For one magnificent half, the Atlanta Hawks did nearly everything right. They made shots. They blocked shots. They dunked and defended and did their best to run Milwaukee out of the building.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

A-Rod passes McGwire as Yankees drop Rangers


Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

Jimenez throws first no-hitter in Rockies history

Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the first no-hitter in Rockies history, baffling the Braves in a 4-0 victory. Jimenez walked six and was helped by Dexter Fowler's diving catch in the 7th inning.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

Celtics smother Heat in testy opener

BOSTON(AP) Kevin Garnett 's lack of composure didn't lead to a loss. Miami's did.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

'Melo scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1

DENVER(AP) It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

MLB's most recent no-hitters, team-by-team


Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

Scoreless through 18, Mets down Cards 2-1 in 20


Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

Backstrom, Capitals pull even with Habs

WASHINGTON(AP) Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals could have been forgiven for getting a bit down on themselves.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am

Martinez takes titles from Pavlik

Argentina's Sergio Martinez claims American Kelly Pavlik's WBO and WBC middleweight titles by a unanimous decision.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:45 am

Celtics subdue Heat in second half of Game 1

Kevin Garnett had 15 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics played Miami-style defense to beat the Heat 85-76 in the opener of their playoff series Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:37 am

Dan Henderson shows up empty against Jake Shields

Whether it was a back injury or an unrelenting opponent in Jake Shields, Dan Henderson showed up with nothing and left Nashville singing the blues and without the Stikeforce title.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:32 am

Is this Phil Jackson's last shot?

Lakers coach aims to extend his record of 10 NBA championships, with no guarantee that he will be around next season. It's up to him, however. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Rockies get first no-hitter

It is the first no-hitter of the season as Colorado dominates Atlanta, 4-0. Jimenez has a 1.29 earned-run average in three starts this season. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Joe Saunders is on the mark for the Angels

Left-hander exhibits outstanding control and overcomes two costly errors by Brandon Wood to beat Toronto, 6-3. Howie Kendrick hits a home run and drives in three runs. Fernando Rodney picks up third save...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Edson Buddle scores both Galaxy goals in 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

He becomes first MLS player to score each of his team's first seven goals of season. This Buddle's for you, Galaxy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Anze Kopitar, Kings are finally rewarded for extra effort

Kings pull out 3-2 victory over Canucks on Kopitar's overtime goal to pull even as series shifts to Staples Center for Games 3 and 4. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Edson Buddle scores both Galaxy goals in 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

He becomes first MLS player to score each of his team's first seven goals of season.

This Buddle's for you, Galaxy fans.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Anze Kopitar, Kings are finally rewarded for extra effort

Kings pull out 3-2 victory over Canucks on Kopitar's overtime goal to pull even as series shifts to Staples Center for Games 3 and 4.

Kings pull out 3-2 victory over Canucks on Kopitar's overtime goal to pull even as series shifts to Staples Center for Games 3 and 4.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Is this Phil Jackson's last shot?

Lakers coach aims to extend his record of 10 NBA championships, with no guarantee that he will be around next season. It's up to him, however.

Lakers coach aims to extend his record of 10 NBA championships, with no guarantee that he will be around next season. It's up to him, however.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Joe Saunders is on the mark for the Angels

Left-hander exhibits outstanding control and overcomes two costly errors by Brandon Wood to beat Toronto, 6-3. Howie Kendrick hits a home run and drives in three runs. Fernando Rodney picks up third save in four days.

The Angels have the makings of a closer controversy on their hands. With Brian Fuentes on the disabled list, Fernando Rodney has retired nine consecutive batters to record three saves in four days.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

LeBron, Shaq power Cavs past Bulls in Game 1

Shaq is back, Mo Williams looked confident and LeBron dominated. The Cavs beat the Bulls 96-83 in their playoff opener, and they couldn't have scripted it any better, says Britt Robson.
Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:51 am

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1

It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this. Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:50 am

Third derby win thrills Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson revels in Manchester United's 1-0 derby win over rivals Manchester City at Eastlands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:48 am

Marathon men: Mets outlast Cardinals 2-1 in 20

The Mets and Cardinals played the longest game in the majors in two years, with Jose Reyes' sacrifice fly in the 20th inning the difference in New York's 2-1 victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am

Jimenez throws first no-hitter in Rockies' history

Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the first no-hitter in the Colorado Rockies' 18-year history, dominating the Atlanta Braves in a 4-0 victory Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am

Martinez closes strong, wins unanimous decision over Pavlik

Sergio Martinez dominated the final five rounds Saturday night, winning a bloody and impressive unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik to claim the WBO and WBC middleweight championships.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:42 am

Sunday's gossip column

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could miss the rest of the season, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:40 am

Canucks rue OT penalty as Kings level series

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings took advantage of a Vancouver penalty in overtime to score a 3-2 victory and even their best-of-seven NHL playoff series at one game each on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:30 am

Stalking Permit in Belize’s Shallow Lagoons

Permit are widely considered the holy grail of light-tackle sport fish in the Caribbean.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:29 am

Kopitar scores in OT for Kings (AP)

Members of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate teammate Anze Kopitar's overtime game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks  in the first round of an NHL western conference playoff hockey game at GM Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, April 17, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)AP - This time Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo's sprawling save attempt sunk the Canucks instead of rescuing them.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:20 am

'Melo leads Nuggets past Jazz


Source: FOXSports.com News | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:19 am

Mets edge Cardinals in 20-inning baseball marathon

A sacrifice fly by Jose Reyes in the 20th inning scored the winning run to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over St. Louis in the longest Major League Baseball game since 2008. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:15 am

Cavs, Celtics and Hawks all win in NBA East playoffs

Shaquille O'Neal made a triumphant return while LeBron James scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers began their NBA championship quest with a 96-83 rout of Chicago. O'Neal, obtained
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:06 am

Anthony powers Nuggets past Jazz in NBA West playoffs

Carmelo Anthony scored a career playoff high 42 points to spark the Denver Nuggets past Utah 126-113 in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference playoffs. Anthony made 18-of-25...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:03 am

Bruins get great equalizer

Did the Bruins make mistakes Saturday? Plenty, including the ones that end up in the back of their net.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:02 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Celtics Grind Out Win, Beating Heat at Its Own Game

The Celtics played Miami-style defense to beat the visiting Heat, 85-76, in the opener of their Eastern Conference playoff series.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm

Mets 2, Cardinals 1, 20 Innings: Mets Outlast Cardinals After 20 Innings and Nearly Seven Hours

Locked in a scoreless duel with the Cardinals for 18 innings, the Mets pushed across the winning run in the top of the 20th.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm

Yankees 7, Rangers 3: Yankees’ Batters Wear Out Texas; Rodriguez Homers

Alex Rodriguez hit his 584th home run and A. J. Burnett pitched seven shutout innings as the Yankees defeated the Rangers.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm

NBA roundup: Saturday's action on the boards

They've got more depth. They've got more size. They've got Shaq. And, of course, they've still got LeBron James. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a different look this post-season. "We," ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm

N.H.L. Roundup: Capitals and Bruins Fall Behind, Then Win and Even Their Series

Nicklas Backstrom scored three goals to help Washington rally from a 4-1 deficit, and Michael Ryder and Zdeno Chara scored two minutes apart in the third period for Boston.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:40 pm

U.S. Ski Team Feels Pinch Everywhere but at Top

Behind the celebrations of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s success at the Vancouver Olympics, discontent is simmering among athletes about the organization’s budget cuts and high pay to top executives.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:40 pm

Martinez beats Pavlik to win middleweight titles

ATLANTIC CITY (Reuters) - Sergio Martinez of Argentina recovered from a knockdown to defeat champion Kelly Pavlik and win the WBO and WBC middleweight titles in Atlantic City on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:35 pm

Baseball roundup: Saturday's action on the diamonds

In the fifth inning of Ubaldo Jimenez's shut out, he got some good advice from his pitching coach. "Bob Apodaca, he just came to me and was like 'You've been throwing good from the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:29 pm

Charlie Haeger and depleted Dodgers lineup knuckle under in 9-0 loss to Giants

Manager Joe Torre rests half of Dodgers' regulars against Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, and the result is predictable. L.A. starter Haeger's knuckleball doesn't fool Giants, who tag him for seven runs -- three of them driven in by Lincecum.

It seemed oh so predictable.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:28 pm

Charlie Haeger and depleted Dodgers lineup knuckle under in 9-0 loss to Giants

Manager Joe Torre rests half of Dodgers' regulars against Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, and the result is predictable. L.A. starter Haeger's knuckleball doesn't fool Giants, who tag him for seven...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:28 pm

Anthony, Smith lead Nuggets past Jazz, 126-113

Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:26 pm

Burrell's 3-run double helps Rays beat Red Sox (AP)

Tampa Bay Rays' Pat Burrell rouns the bases after his two-run home run off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen, background right, during the 12th inning of Tampa's 3-1 win in the conclusion of Friday night's rain-suspended baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday April 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - With two swings, Pat Burrell turned around a slow start in less than an hour.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:22 pm

Kings defeat Canucks in overtime, 3-2, to even playoff series at 1-1

Anze Kopitar converts the rebound of a Jack Johnson shot 7:28 into sudden-death play for the Kings, who scored the final three goals of the game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:13 pm

Mets beat Cardinals 2-1 in 20 innings (AP)

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, April 17, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Jose Reyes hit a sacrifice fly in the 20th inning and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Saturday night in the longest game in the majors in two years.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:07 pm

Marine Stayed Faithful to Dream of Playing Football

After an arrest, a factory job, a stint in the Marines and a role at Ball State, Brandon Crawford, 33, may achieve his dream this week when the N.F.L. holds its draft.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:50 pm

Garnett, Allen lead Celtics past Heat, 85-76 (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, right, dives for the ball as he is covered by Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of their NBA basketball series in Boston, Saturday, April 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - Kevin Garnett's lack of composure didn't lead to a loss. Miami's did.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:47 pm

Capitals climb out of hole to break Habs in OT

Nicklas Backstrom completed a hat trick by scoring only 31 seconds into overtime, helping the top-seeded Capitals finish a wild comeback to beat the Canadiens 6-5 Saturday and even their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at a game apiece.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:45 pm

Wainwright Finally Takes Mound Against Mets Again

Adam Wainwright has gone 89 appearances, none of them against the Mets, since striking out Carlos Beltran to end the 2006 N.L.C.S.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:45 pm

Bats: Jimenez Beats Braves in Rockies’ First No-Hitter

Ubaldo Jimenez of the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves, 4-0, allowing six walks.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:33 pm

Garnett, Allen lead Celtics past Heat, 85-76

Kevin Garnett's lack of composure didn't lead to a loss. Miami's did. Boston's emotional leader was slapped with two technicals after he elbowed Quentin Richardson in the jaw with 40 seconds left in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:32 pm

Garnett: Effort to help teammate led to technicals

Kevin Garnett says he was coming to the aid of Celtics teammate Paul Pierce when he picked up two technical fouls.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:26 pm

Lane Kiffin appears set on changing the culture in Trojans’ program

The new coach doesn’t mince words when assessing his players, or rival programs; ‘He’s not sugar-coating anything,’ fullback Stanley Havili says. It seems to be a conscious attempt to distance the Trojans from the looser, more upbeat atmosphere fostered by Pete Carroll.

Lane Kiffin has been relatively quiet since returning to USC, but his actions and words at Trojans practices are loud and clear:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:54 pm

Backstrom's hat trick helps Caps beat Habs in OT

Don't count out the Caps. Nicklas Backstrom completed a hat trick 31 seconds into overtime as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-5. Sarah Kwak shares her thoughts on a crazy Game 2.
Source: SI.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:43 pm

Celtics win playoff opener vs. Heat

Tempers flare late as Celtics take Game 1 vs. Heat.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:36 pm

Point guard Josh Selby, nation's top unsigned recruit, commits to Kansas

Josh Selby, the nation's top unsigned prospect, announced during the first half of Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic that he will attend Kansas. Selby picked the Jayhawks over a list of suitors that included Kentucky, UConn, Arizona and Tennessee.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:36 pm

Backstrom's hat trick helps Caps beat Habs in OT (AP)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Andrei Kostitsyn (46), of Belarus, celebrates his goal with teammates Hal Gill (75) and Josh Gorges (26) against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey playoffs, Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Don't count out the Washington Capitals, no matter how big the deficit, no matter how dire the circumstances.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:19 pm

T.J. Simers: A humble Ryan Leaf believes he can still turn it around

After receiving probation for drug charges, the former No. 2 draft pick takes responsibility for his actions in his earlier years as a punk.

Met the punk 12 years ago, the angry and shockingly ineffective quarterback for the Chargers that I knew then sounding nothing like the Ryan Leaf I am talking to now.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:40 pm

Dodgers look out of place in L.A.

There's a lack of life with the team after a slow start to the season and a ho-hum effort against San Francisco.

There's a lack of life with the team after a slow start to the season and a ho-hum effort against San Francisco.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:25 pm

If Padres can’t treat Adrian Gonzalez right, they can’t treat their fans right

San Diego’s best player deserves a big raise that the team is unwilling or unable to pay. Area taxpayers who paid for Petco Park are stuck with a last-place team with little prospect for improvement soon.

The San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, located at 19 Tony Gwynn Drive. In the park beyond center field, within Tony Gwynn Plaza, the Padres installed a bronze statue of Tony Gwynn.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:16 pm

If Cal Ripken Jr. wants job, Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos happy to talk

Cal Ripken Jr. has not offered himself to the Orioles as a prospective employee, said owner Peter Angelos, who said if Ripken wants to be part of the organization, he'd be happy to sit down and talk.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:12 pm

Lincecum shuts out Dodgers as Giants run away

Tim Lincecum scattered four hits over six innings and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 9-0 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:55 pm

Caps win in overtime, tie series

Three goals down, Washington comes back to win in OT.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:54 pm

Rockies' Jimenez no-hits the Braves

Ubaldo Jimenez blanks the Braves for the Rockies' first no-hitter.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:45 pm

Yanks down Rangers for 4th straight series win

Alex Rodriguez passed Mark McGwire for eighth place with his 584th home run, Derek Jeter also connected and A.J. Burnett pitched seven shutout innings Saturday to lead the surging Yankees over the Rangers 7-3.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:08 pm

NFL draft could go into OT early

Offensive tackles look like hot commodities in the first 10 picks. Rams probably will select Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 choice.

A quarterback will be the first player selected in this week's NFL draft, but this could be remembered as the year of big men, blind-side blockers, and (attempted) bailouts.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Apr 2010 | 6:50 pm

Cavs, LeBron rout Bulls in Game 1

LeBron James and the Cavaliers made it look easy against the Bulls in Game 1.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 5:39 pm

Saturday's NHL scoreboard

In Vancouver, the Kings seek their first playoff win in eight years.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 5:06 pm

Davis in touch with leader Furyk

England's Brian Davis lies a shot behind leader Jim Furyk after three rounds of the Verizon Heritage in South Carolina.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2010 | 4:42 pm

Chelsea players 'must not panic'

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti urges the Premier League leaders to stay calm despite their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2010 | 4:04 pm

Cavs top Bulls in Game 1

United for only one goal, LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal took their first step together toward an NBA title. Cleveland's superstars, separated for a large chunk of the regular season, combined for 36 points and seven blocks as the Cavaliers opened the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 96-83 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 4:03 pm

Ankle injury forces Wozniacki out

World number two Caroline Wozniacki drops out of the Family Circle Cup with an ankle injury, but expects to return for the French Open in May.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2010 | 3:06 pm

Mets top Cards in 20-inning marathon

Johan Santana and the Mets bullpen shut down the Cardinals in a 20-inning marathon.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 2:10 pm

Survival chances slim, says Laws

Burnley manager Brian Laws concedes that the club's Premier League survival prospects are "slim" following a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2010 | 1:53 pm

A-Rod passes McGwire on HR list


Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 1:48 pm

Zvonareva makes Charleston final as top seed quits

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki retired from her semifinal match against Vera Zvonareva at the Family Circle Cup after injuring her right ankle.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 1:25 pm

Nadal and Verdasco set for final

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco both enjoy impressive wins to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:51 am

Amateurs begin quest for wild card in U.S. Open

Tennis players ranging in age from 14 to 61 will be taking a shot at making it to the Grand Slam stage when the U.S. Open national playoffs start. The first of 16 sectional tournaments begins at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday. Eventually, one man and one woman will get a wild-card entry into the U.S. Open qualifying tournament in August.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:29 am

Schiavone mauls fellow Italian for Barcelona crown

Top-seeded Francesca Schiavone has beaten Italian compatriot Roberta Vinci 6-1, 6-1 to win the Barcelona Ladies Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:46 am

Nadal ousts Ferrer, seeks sixth straight Monaco title

Rafael Nadal is back in the final where he'll try to win a sixth straight Monte Carlo Masters after beating Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:47 am