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Bronx Street Named for Yankee Catcher UnderwhelmsThurman 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)
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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:52 am Europa League semis under threatThursday'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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:39 am Martinez beats Pavlik in WBC middleweight contest (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 3:37 am Button leads 1-2 finish for McLaren at Chinese GPWorld 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 winJenson 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 openerATLANTA(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 RangersSource: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am Jimenez throws first no-hitter in Rockies historyUbaldo 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 openerBOSTON(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 1DENVER(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-teamSource: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am Scoreless through 18, Mets down Cards 2-1 in 20Source: SI.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 2:10 am Backstrom, Capitals pull even with HabsWASHINGTON(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 PavlikArgentina'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 1Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 1:37 am Dan Henderson shows up empty against Jake ShieldsSource: 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-hitterIt 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 AngelsLeft-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 LakeHe 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 effortKings 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 LakeHe 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 effortKings 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 AngelsLeft-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 1Shaq 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 1It 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 FergusonSir 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 20Source: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am Jimenez throws first no-hitter in Rockies' historySource: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:46 am Martinez closes strong, wins unanimous decision over PavlikSource: ESPN.com | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:42 am Sunday's gossip columnLiverpool striker Fernando Torres could miss the rest of the season, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:40 am Canucks rue OT penalty as Kings level seriesVANCOUVER (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 LagoonsPermit 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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:20 am 'Melo leads Nuggets past JazzSource: FOXSports.com News | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:19 am Mets edge Cardinals in 20-inning baseball marathonA 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 playoffsShaquille 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, obtainedSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Apr 2010 | 12:06 am Anthony powers Nuggets past Jazz in NBA West playoffsCarmelo 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 equalizerDid 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 GameThe 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 HoursLocked 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 HomersAlex 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 boardsThey'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 SeriesNicklas 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 TopBehind 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 titlesATLANTIC 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 diamondsIn 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 GiantsManager 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 GiantsManager 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, 126-113Carmelo 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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:22 pm Kings defeat Canucks in overtime, 3-2, to even playoff series at 1-1Anze 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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:07 pm Marine Stayed Faithful to Dream of Playing FootballAfter 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)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:47 pm Capitals climb out of hole to break Habs in OTSource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 10:45 pm Wainwright Finally Takes Mound Against Mets AgainAdam 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-HitterUbaldo 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, 85-76Kevin 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 technicalsKevin 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’ programThe 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 OTDon'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. HeatTempers 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 KansasSource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:36 pm Backstrom's hat trick helps Caps beat Habs in OT (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:19 pm T.J. Simers: A humble Ryan Leaf believes he can still turn it aroundAfter 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 rightSan 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 talkSource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 8:12 pm Lincecum shuts out Dodgers as Giants run awaySource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:55 pm Caps win in overtime, tie seriesThree goals down, Washington comes back to win in OT.Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:54 pm Rockies' Jimenez no-hits the BravesUbaldo 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 winSource: ESPN.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 7:08 pm NFL draft could go into OT earlyOffensive 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 1LeBron 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 scoreboardIn 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 FurykEngland'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 1United 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 outWorld 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 marathonJohan 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 LawsBurnley 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 listSource: FOXSports.com News | 17 Apr 2010 | 1:48 pm Zvonareva makes Charleston final as top seed quitsTop-seeded Caroline Wozniacki retired from her semifinal match against Vera Zvonareva at the Family Circle Cup after injuring her right ankle.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 1:25 pm Nadal and Verdasco set for finalSpaniards 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. OpenTennis 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.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 11:29 am Schiavone mauls fellow Italian for Barcelona crownTop-seeded Francesca Schiavone has beaten Italian compatriot Roberta Vinci 6-1, 6-1 to win the Barcelona Ladies Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Apr 2010 | 9:46 am Nadal ousts Ferrer, seeks sixth straight Monaco titleRafael 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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