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Bradford, Tebow and the Big 12 lead NFL draft (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 4:00 am US to host first Twenty20 seriesThe United States will host its first series between major cricket nations when New Zealand and Sri Lanka play three Twenty20 matches in Florida in May.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 3:33 am Ferguson denies retirement rumourSir Alex Ferguson dismisses rumours he will retire as Manchester United boss at the end of next season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 3:29 am Durant powers Thunder to win over Lakers Kevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder to a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 3:07 am Torres keen to stay put - BenitezLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists that striker Fernando Torres is keen to stay at Liverpool after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini reveals his admiration for the player.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:57 am Bulls win Game 3 as Cavs fall shortSource: FOXSports.com News | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:45 am Suzuki's three-run homer helps A's top Yankees Kurt Suzuki hit a three-run homer, Dallas Braden outdueled CC Sabathia and the Oakland Athletics overcame the Yankees' first triple play since 1968 to beat New York 4-2 Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:07 am McLeish to reveal football visionFormer First Minister Henry McLeish is to unveil his vision for improving the game with the publication of the Scottish Football Review.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:06 am Rose, Hinrich lead Bulls past CavsCHICAGO(AP) Derrick Rose heard the ''MVP! MVP!'' chants and thought he would faint, the loud chorus rattling the All-Star point guard.Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Richardson drops 42 on Blazers; Suns go up 2-1PORTLAND, Ore.(AP) Jason Richardson kept finding himself alone behind the 3-point line, so he obliged.Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Boucher, Flyers send Devils home earlyNEWARK, N.J.(AP) Brian Boucher 's series-clinching shutout and Ian Laperriere 's battered and bloodied face are the only pieces of evidence necessary to show why the Philadelphia Flyers are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Senators outlast Penguins in 3OT, force Game 6PITTSBURGH(AP) Matt Carkner helped the Ottawa Senators avoid elimination in their first-round playoff series and deprived the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins of at least a few extra days of rest.Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Jimenez follows no-hitter with 7 scoreless inningsWASHINGTON(AP) Livan Hernandez was impressed when he got an up-close look at Ubaldo Jimenez during a brief stint as teammates with the Colorado Rockies in 2008.Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Durant powers Thunder to playoff winOKLAHOMA CITY(AP) Scuffling through a rough shooting night, Kevin Durant wanted to do anything he could to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder from falling hopelessly behind the Los Angeles Lakers .Source: SI.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 2:04 am Bad weather shortens Ballantine's to 54 holes (AP)AP - The fog-disrupted Ballantine's Championship has been shortened to 54 holes, organizers said Friday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:53 am Somerville confirms Rebels moveGloucester prop Greg Somerville will join new Super 15 franchise Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:45 am NCAA does the right thing for the moment (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:45 am NCAA to expand March Madness from 65 to 68 teams (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:44 am Surprise! Broncos trade up, take Tebow at No. 25 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:43 am Canucks’ small change had a big impact against KingsMikael Samuelsson paired on the first line with the Sedin twins energized Vancouver’s attack in their 6-4 win on Wednesday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:36 am Canucks’ small change had a big impact against KingsMikael Samuelsson paired on the first line with the Sedin twins energized Vancouver’s attack in their 6-4 win on Wednesday.One small change had a big impact in helping the Canucks pull even with the Kings and turn their playoff series into a best-of-three matchup entering Game 5 on Friday at GM Place.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:36 am Bowl Championship Series releases formula for automatic qualification The Bowl Championship Series has released its formula for determining how conferences, such as the Mountain West, can earn an automatic BCS bid.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:06 am 2010 NFL Draft: St. Louis Rams take QB Sam Bradford with No. 1 pick The St. Louis Rams selected Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 1:04 am Blackhawks silence Predators to knot series at 2 Patrick Sharp scored his first two goals of the postseason, and the Chicago Blackhawks finally found their offensive form Thursday night in beating the Nashville Predators 3-0 to tie their opening series at 2-2.Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:59 am NBA coaches don't need a stern lectureDavid Stern's order, basically telling Phil Jackson to shut up, is taking the fun out of the postseason. David...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:38 am NBA coaches don't need a stern lectureDavid Stern's order, basically telling Phil Jackson to shut up, is taking the fun out of the postseason.David Stern's order, basically telling Phil Jackson to shut up, is taking the fun out of the postseason.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:38 am Angels are left strandedJoe Saunders' rough start and a lack of timely hits spell doom against the Tigers. Juan Rivera and Howie Kendrick...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:32 am Angels are left strandedJoe Saunders' rough start and a lack of timely hits spell doom against the Tigers.Juan Rivera and Howie Kendrick had the night off. For rest, you know. Meantime, the primary Angels quandary regarded whether the backup closer was better than the starting closer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:32 am Tigers LF Carlos Guillen injures hamstring (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:23 am NFL Draft: Round one winners and losersAdam Schein breaks down the winners and losers from the NFL Draft's first round.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:21 am New tests: Ellsbury has 4 fractured ribsNot long after manager Terry Francona revealed that Jacoby Ellsbury has nondisplaced hairline fractures in four of his ribs — diagnosed after a CT scan was performed yesterday — the outfielder...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:20 am RadioShack rider fails drugs testLi Fuyu, a rider for Lance Armstrong's Team RadioShack, is provisionally suspended by the International Cycling Union after failing a drugs test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:19 am They were caught out of positionFOXBOROUGH — We can make this one real simple. Devin McCourty better be Darrelle Revis. Or Nnamdi Asomugha. Or quickly show the promise of Mike Jenkins or Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:17 am AD:Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:17 am Thunder win NBA playoff debut against Lakers (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:13 am Buchholz comes up shortWord swirled out from the offices and clubhouse at Fenway Park that Clay Buchholz, who started last night, would be getting more starts. Even as Daisuke Matsuzaka returned from Pawtucket to join the rotation,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:11 am Thunder is not going quietlyKevin Durant wins duel with Kobe Bryant, and Oklahoma City gets back in the series with a 101-96 victory in Game 3. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:08 am Nothing good for Lakers to take away from this lossThe Lakers needed good Kobe to carry them in the fourth quarter, but all they got was bad Kobe.The Lakers needed good Kobe to carry them in the fourth quarter, but all they got was bad Kobe.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:06 am Sports of The Times: Suspension Gets Goodell’s Point Across to N.F.L. RookiesRoger Goodell’s suspension of Ben Roethlisberger the day before the N.F.L. draft was a warning to incoming rookies.
Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am N.C.A.A. Tournament Staying at CBS, Adding Turner Cable and 3 TeamsCBS and Turner Broadcasting will pay at least $10.8 billion to carry the tournament through 2024. The field would carry 68 teams if the Division I board of directors approves.
Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am B.C.S. Meetings Look at Big, and Bigger, PictureWith college athletics facing an overhaul, many eyes were on the Bowl Championship Series meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am Durant's surge lifts Thunder in home playoff debut (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:56 pm Bulls back into the series with victory over CavsDerrick Rose scored 31 points and Kirk Hinrich finished with 27 as Chicago started quickly then held on to beat Cleveland 108-106 in game three of their opening round playoff series. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:52 pm Verlander gets first win, Tigers beat Angels 5-4Justin Verlander labored through five innings for his first win in four starts since signing a long-term contract, and the Detroit Tigers' bullpen came through again in a 5-4 victory over...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:47 pm Sens live to play Game 6 as OT tip downs Pens Matt Carkner scored at 7:06 of the third overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, forcing a sixth game in the Eastern Conference series.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm Tigers 5, Angels 4Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:44 pm Bulls hold off Cavaliers for Game 3 victory Derrick Rose scored 31 points, Kirk Hinrich added 27 and Chicago hung on to beat the top-seeded Cavaliers 108-106 Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round series after watching a 21-point lead dwindle to one.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:43 pm Athletics 4, Yankees 2: Yanks Turn Triple Play; A-Rod Kicks Dirt on Unwritten RuleThe Yankees’ first triple play in 42 years could not overcome a bit of uncharacteristically shaky pitching by C. C. Sabathia.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:37 pm Nabokov, Couture lead Sharks to 5-0 win over Avs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:26 pm N.H.L. Roundup: Senators Top Penguins in Third OvertimeMatt Carkner scored at 7:06 of the third overtime to give Ottawa a victory over Pittsburgh, forcing a sixth game in the Eastern Conference series.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:24 pm Roundup: Facing 2-0 Deficits, Bulls and Thunder Make a StandThe Bulls built a 21-point lead before holding on against the Cavaliers, and the Thunder rallied against the Lakers to win the first playoff game in Oklahoma City.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:21 pm Live Updates: First Round of the N.F.L. DraftNew York Times reporters will be providing updates and analysis of tonight's N.F.L. draft festivities.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:19 pm Highlights Sens stay alive with 3-OT winWith their backs against the wall, the Senators came up with a triple-OT win in Game 5.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:18 pm Nabokov, Couture lead Sharks to 5-0 win over AvsEvgeni Nabokov stopped 28 shots to record his seventh career playoff shutout, Logan Couture scored twice and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 Thursday to take a 3-2 edge...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:14 pm Bradford Is No. 1, and Tebow Is Draft’s SurpriseAt the 2010 N.F.L. draft, there was a decided throwback feel as teams sought players who reminded them of better days.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:10 pm The Big 12 dominates 2010 NFL draftFive of the top six players selected are from the Big 12 Conference, including top pick Sam Bradford. Broncos take Florida's Tim Tebow at No. 24.Five of the top six players selected are from the Big 12 Conference, including top pick Sam Bradford. Broncos take Florida's Tim Tebow at No. 24.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:04 pm Big 12 dominates NFL draftFive of the top six players selected are from the Big 12 Conference, including top pick Sam Bradford. Broncos take Florida's Tim Tebow at No. 24. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:04 pm USC's Ronald Johnson may sit out rest of spring practiceThe receiver, who has been impressive, has an elbow sprain and may need wrist surgery.Receiver Ronald Johnson was the offensive star for most of USC's spring practice, showing improved route running and a knack for getting open and making big plays.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:02 pm USC's Ronald Johnson may sit out rest of spring practiceThe receiver, who has been impressive, has an elbow sprain and may need wrist surgery. Receiver Ronald Johnson was the offensive star...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:02 pm Richardson scores 42, Suns go up 2-1 over BlazersJason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:55 pm Manny Ramirez and Dodgers are hurtingThe team's cleanup hitter has to leave in the sixth inning after straining a right calf muscle and the bullpen again can't do the job in an 8-5 loss to the Reds.Reporting from Cincinnati
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:52 pm Suns go up 2-1 against Blazers with 108-89 victoryJason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:49 pm Don Banks: Tebow's Mile High landing, a sour night for Clausen, more SnapsRaise your hand if you had Tim Tebow getting drafted in the first round and Jimmy Clausen waiting by the phone. The Broncos are rolling the dice, says Don Banks in his Snap Judgments.Source: SI.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:49 pm Angels’ Brian Fuentes gets vote of confidenceManager Mike Scioscia will continue to call on the closer despite problems in loss to Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.It's hard to avoid controversy when established players get hurt and the backups more than fill their shoes. Such is the case with the Angels, concerning relief pitchers Brian Fuentes (the established) and Fernando Rodney (the backup).
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:47 pm Mets 5, Cubs 2: Mets’ Rodriguez Gets Final Five Outs for First SaveFrancisco Rodriguez recorded a five-out save for the first time in five years as the Mets won their third in four games against the Cubs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm Flyers 3, Devils 0: Flyers Eliminate Devils From Playoffs in First RoundThe Devils were eliminated in the first round for the third year in a row as the Flyers continued their dominance.
Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm Thunder storm back to beat Kobe, LakersOklahoma City stuns Lakers with second-half comeback in Game 3.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:39 pm Rainout drought: 2&frac12 weeks, still all clear in MLB More than 21/2 weeks after opening day, there hasn't been a single postponement in the majors.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm Agonizing wait ends happily with Bryant to CowboysDez Bryant sat on the floor of a tiny workout room in the palatial Dallas-area home where he hoped to celebrate a first-round spot in the NFL draft. The cell phone beside him was dark and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:30 pm Rams select Bradford with No. 1 pickLive from New York, it's the 2010 NFL Draft. The Rams selected Sam Bradford with the No. 1 pick. Ndamukong Suh went to the Lions at No. 2. Ross Tucker provides the instant analysis.Source: SI.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:28 pm Tigers LF Carlos Guillen injures hamstringDetroit Tigers left fielder Carlos Guillen left Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels after straining his left hamstring while running the bases. The Tigers were leading...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:27 pm Durant's surge lifts Thunder in home playoff debutKevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:25 pm After Phil Jackson flap, David Stern tells coaches to zip it NBA commissioner David Stern made sure there was one compelling battle Thursday night in Oklahoma City.Source: ESPN.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:03 pm Lions draft Suh at 2 and Best at 30 in NFL draftThe Detroit Lions' biggest need is talent. Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best seem to have a lot of it. Detroit added skill on both sides of the ball Thursday night, making Suh the No. 2...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Apr 2010 | 10:01 pm Senators stay alive with triple OT winSource: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 9:50 pm Bulls hang on to beat Cavaliers 108-106 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Apr 2010 | 9:42 pm Draft day trade recapWe've got all the Draft day dealings rounded up for you.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 8:16 pm UCLA's Micah Kia won’t go over the wallSenior offensive tackle doesn’t let Bruins take their traditional day off from practice.UCLA football players ran into a wall they couldn't go over or get past this week … senior tackle Micah Kia .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 8:16 pm NFL commissioner Roger Goodell comments on Ben Roethlisberger's suspension NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he made the decision to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger "very carefully."Source: ESPN.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 8:01 pm Bradford goes No. 1, Tebow to BroncosThe Big 12 kicked off a big party for itself at Radio City Music Hall in the first prime-time NFL draft Thursday night. The Rockettes would have loved it. Starting with quarterback Sam Bradford going to the St. Louis Rams, five of the top six picks were from the Big 12.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 6:45 pm BCS releases formula for automatic qualificationSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Bowl Championship Series has released its formula for determining how conferences, such as the Mountain West, can earn an BCS automatic bid.Source: SI.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 5:54 pm Chris Dufresne: By the looks of it, BCS won't be going away anytime soonThe Mountain West is in position to secure an automatic berth for its champion; the Big Ten and Pac-10 continue to mull expansion.Exit thoughts from the Bowl Championship Series spring meetings, where very little officially got done but, unofficially, a lot did.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Apr 2010 | 5:50 pm 2010 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick analysisOur experts tell you if C.J. Spiller is a good fit for the Buffalo Bills.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 5:44 pm NCAA expands tournament to 68 teamsThe NCAA is on the verge of expanding the tournament from 65 to 68 teams beginning next year.Source: SI.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 5:24 pm Hodgson worry over Zamora fitnessFulham boss Roy Hodgson expects to lose Bobby Zamora for Sunday's trip to Everton after the striker aggravates an Achilles injury against Hamburg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Apr 2010 | 5:11 pm Benitez backs Reds to reach finalLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez backs his side to overcome a first-leg deficit for the third time in this season's Europa League and reach next month's final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Apr 2010 | 4:40 pm Davis leads Higgins at CrucibleSix-time winner Steve Davis will take a 6-2 lead into the second session of his second-round match against champion John Higgins at the Crucible.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Apr 2010 | 4:30 pm Tebow cracks first roundTebow shocker caps wild first round of NFL Draft.Source: FOXSports.com News | 22 Apr 2010 | 4:23 pm Bollinger puts Chennai into finalDoug Bollinger records figures of 4-13 to help Chennai Super Kings beat Deccan Chargers by 38 runs to reach the Indian Premier League finalSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Apr 2010 | 2:16 pm Soderling rolls over Lopez to reach Barcelona quarterfinalsRobin Soderling reached the quarterfinals in his first clay-court tournament of the season at the Barcelona Open when he rolled past Feliciano Lopez of Spain 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 22 Apr 2010 | 11:00 am
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