World Sports Headlines for April 30, 2010

Rooney could make Man Utd return

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Sunderland and Manchester United in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:45 am

Hodgson hails Fulham's European fairy tale (AFP)

AFP - Roy Hodgson believes Fulham's fairy tale run to the Europa League final should be acknowledged as the one of the best achievements by an English team in recent memory.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:33 am

Suns top Blazers 99-90 and move on to face Spurs (AP)

AP - Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:29 am

ICC World Twenty20 set to begin

The third edition of the ICC World Twenty20 begins in Guyana on Friday with Sri Lanka taking on New Zealand, before West Indies face Ireland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:26 am

Neville extends Man Utd contract

Manchester United club captain Gary Neville, 35, signs a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:00 am

Suns Top Blazers 99-90 and Move On to Face Spurs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns.

Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:07 am

Tiger's 74 leaves him chasing cut at Quail Hollow (AP)

AP - Tiger Woods had a different plan of attack after one of the most awful starts of his career.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:05 am

Shane Mosley’s Trainer Is at Home in the Gym

Naazim Richardson, Shane Mosley’s trainer, has been credited with revitalizing the welterweight’s career ahead of this weekend’s bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:51 am

Richardson scores 28 as Suns top Blazers, will meet Spurs in second round

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. So while the Portland Trail Blazers were focused on Amare Stoudemire and Victoria's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:47 am

Buck smacks three homers in Jays' win over A's

TORONTO(AP) An extra session of batting practice helped John Buck have the best game of his career.
Source: SI.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

Ginobili, Spurs bounce Mavs 97-87 in Game 6

SAN ANTONIO(AP) Manu Ginobili stepped off the podium and bumped into Dirk Nowitzki . They shook hands. Nowitzki gave his longtime foe a congratulatory slap on the back and Ginobili disappeared down the hallway.
Source: SI.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

Tiger trails by 9 shots at Quail Hollow

Source: SI.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

Suns finish Blazers, meet Spurs next

PORTLAND, Ore.(AP) Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns .
Source: SI.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

Sharks strike early, take opener from Red Wings

SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) Joe Pavelski got the San Jose Sharks off to a fast start in the game - and for a change, a playoff series.
Source: SI.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:34 am

American Donewald takes tough China assignment

BEIJING (Reuters) - American Bob Donewald Jr. accepted one of the toughest jobs in Chinese sport on Friday when he was named head coach of the national basketball team in the hoops-crazy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:23 am

Richardson's 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers

Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:59 am

Spurs punch NBA quarter-final ticket against Suns (AFP)

AFP - Manu Ginobili, who played with a bandage on his broken nose, scored 26 points as San Antonio beat Dallas 97-87 in game six, handing the Mavericks another first-round NBA playoff exit.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:54 am

Hodgson hails historic Fulham win

Manager Roy Hodgson celebrates Fulham making a "major piece of history" as they reach the Europa League final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:24 am

Ginobili, Spurs boot Mavericks from the playoffs

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:22 am

Yankees 4, Orioles 0: Robinson Cano Powers Yankees Over Orioles

Robinson Cano, who is batting .531 over his last eight games, blasted two home runs against the Orioles.

Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:15 am

Spurs spike Mavs for payback in Texas shootout

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - San Antonio's battle-hardened players settled a score by eliminating the Dallas Mavericks from the NBA playoffs in a Texas shootout on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:14 am

Bob Bradley unsure whether Charlies Davies will be brought in for camp

U.S. coach Bob Bradley is unsure whether Charlie Davis will recover enough from injuries to earn an invitation for the Americans' pre-World Cup camp in May.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:12 am

On a blustery night, Dodgers’ bats remain in a deep freeze

The Dodgers are held to four hits in losing their fifth in a row, 2-0 to the Pirates, and Matt Kemp’s misplay in the field leads to both runs.

The Dodgers are held to four hits in losing their fifth in a row, 2-0 to the Pirates, and Matt Kemp’s misplay in the field leads to both runs.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:06 am

Spurs finish off No. 2 seed Mavericks in 6 games (AP)

AP - The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm

Richardson has 28 as Suns defeat Blazers, will meet the Spurs in the 2nd round

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five three-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:45 pm

Ginobili, Spurs send Mavs to another early exit

Another gritty series victory for the Spurs, another frustrating first-round exit for the Mavs. This is no ordinary No. 7 seed, says Ian Thomsen, and the rest of the West should be worried.
Source: SI.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:43 pm

Catcher John Buck hits three home runs as Blue Jays beat Athletics 6-3

AMERICAN LEAGUE: If an extra session of batting practice gets these kinds of results, John Buck will be out early in the hitting cage before every game. Buck became the first catcher
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:42 pm

Buck's three homers power Blue Jays past A's

John Buck became the first catcher to hit three home runs in six years, Travis Snider added a solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 6-3.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:38 pm

Lance Armstrong finishes third in Gila stage (AFP)

AFP - Lance Armstrong finished in third place in the second stage of the Tour of the Gila on Thursday, helping teammate Levi Leipheimer preserve his overall lead.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:20 pm

Bench can't lift Dodgers off losing streak

Bench falls flat at the plate as the injury-plagued Dodgers fall to Pirates, 2-0. Bench falls flat at the plate...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:19 pm

Pirates hand Dodgers fifth straight loss

Ryan Doumit got two RBIs on a play that Matt Kemp misplayed into a triple and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out Los Angeles 2-0 on Thursday night, the Dodgers' fifth loss in a row. Dodgers
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:15 pm

Pirates hand Dodgers fifth straight loss (AP)

AP - Ryan Doumit got two RBIs on a play that Matt Kemp misplayed into a triple and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out Los Angeles 2-0 on Thursday night, the Dodgers' fifth loss in a row.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:15 pm

Three-goal spurt paces Sharks to Game 1 win

Joe Pavelski picked up where he left off in the first round by scoring two goals to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of the second-round Western Conference series.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:14 pm

Pavelski scores two more goals, Sharks beat Red Wings 4-3 in Game 1

start in the game - and for a change, a playoff series. Pavelski scored the first of three goals in a 1:19 span in the first period and added a second on the power play early in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:12 pm

Pirates 2, Dodgers 0

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:08 pm

Padres hit 13 singles vs. Brewers in 9-0 win

The San Diego Padres tied a team record with seven straight singles during a five-run fifth inning _ including pitcher Wade LeBlanc's career-high third hit of the night _ and went on to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:07 pm

Padres stroke 13 singles vs. Brewers

Pavelski leads Sharks past Red Wings, 4-3 (AP)

AP - Joe Pavelski got the San Jose Sharks off to a fast start in the game — and for a change, a playoff series.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:03 pm

Tiger Woods struggles, finishes at 2-over-par on first day of Quail Hollow Championship

Wayward drives, inconsistent irons, shaky putting -- all of that was apparent Thursday during the opening round of the Quail Hollow Championship, Tiger Woods' second tournament of the year.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:02 pm

USC’s Matt Barkley wants a strong finish to spring practices

The sophomore quarterback has not had a pass intercepted in three scrimmages and hopes to have no interceptions when spring practice concludes with the annual Trojan Huddle on Saturday.

Matt Barkley's spring could not be classified as perfect.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:02 pm

USC’s Matt Barkley wants a strong finish to spring practices

The sophomore quarterback has not had a pass intercepted in three scrimmages and hopes to have no interceptions when spring practice concludes with the annual Trojan Huddle on Saturday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 11:02 pm

Highlights Sharks win Game 1 with Wings

Joe Pavelski scored twice to lead the Sharks to a Game 1 win over the Red Wings.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:54 pm

Victoria Manalo Draves, Olympic Champion Diver, Dies at 85

Ms. Draves overcame ethnic prejudice early in her career to become the first woman to win a gold medal in both the springboard and the platform in the 1948 Olympic Games.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:48 pm

Eastern N.B.A. Powers Wait and Wonder About Nagging Issues

The Cavaliers, the Heat and the Celtics won quickly, but each has a potential problem in the second round.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm

Woods Struggles, and Van Pelt Leads at Quail Hollow

With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson struggling, Bo Van Pelt played a flawless first round to grab a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry at the Quail Hollow Championship.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:40 pm

Teamwork trumps individual brilliance

The Spurs win as a team, while the Mavs fall as individuals.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:36 pm

On Baseball: Mets Versus Halladay Was Years in the Making

Roy Halladay will face the Mets on Saturday for the first time as a Phillie. He beat them when he was struggling for Toronto in 2000.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:31 pm

Thursday NHL playoff gallery

Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:31 pm

Changing Camden Yards, Without Changing Camden Yards

Its brick facade, its asymmetrical field and its many old-time touches were special in 1992, but Camden Yards is due for something of an overhaul.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:31 pm

Diamondbacks Face Backlash Over Immigration Law

Thursday’s game at Wrigley Field was the site of what could become a new arena for protesters to challenge Arizona’s new illegal immigration policy.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:12 pm

Daniels ready for guard duty

LeBron James is the kind of force that leaves the Celtics with no choice but to throw as many bodies as possible at him. There’s a good chance that Marquis Daniels will be one of them. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Patriots ink 8 rookies, start camp

Beginning last night and going through tomorrow afternoon, the Patriots are holding their annual rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Yesterday, the team announced the signing of eight rookie free agents...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Tender test

Ken Dryden was the first of them, as longtime Boston fans remember to their infinite regret. Only three rookie goaltenders have backstopped NHL clubs to the Stanley Cup: Montreal’s Dryden in 1971,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Sox feel things are leveling out

As the Red Sox walked off the field at Rogers Centre in Toronto Wednesday night, they were essentially back where they had started. They had gotten off to a start more worthy of some of the lesser lights...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Broadcast really stands out

No matter where he’s perched in the arena, Celtics radio play-by-play voice Sean Grande can be counted on for perspective, subtle humor, and a crisp broadcast.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

James cleared after more tests

LeBron James shot lefthanded layups and short jumpers at practice yesterday, but the Cavaliers superstar is not expected to miss any of Cleveland’s playoff games because of his strained right elbow...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Celtics vs. Cavaliers 2009-10

Oct. 27 at Cleveland: Boston 95, Cleveland 89 Paul Pierce hit two key jumpers in the final minute to secure an opening-night victory on the road. He finished with 23 points as Boston spoiled Shaquille...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Good stock

Always, it comes back to her. On a visit to St. Joseph Regional High School in this small borough on the New York border, the mere mention of two words — “McCourty twins’’ —...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm

Miyazato takes first round lead in Mexico (AP)

AP - Ai Miyazato is trying to spoil Lorena Ochoa's going-away party.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 9:53 pm

Dodgers say it’s too early to panic

The team has been inconsistent and just finished a 2-7 trip. Manager Joe Torre and players, however, have been here before and say they have plenty of time to regroup.

The Dodgers played sub-.500 ball through the first 21 games of the season, their pitching and hitting were inconsistent, and the club just wrapped up a dreary trip.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 9:53 pm

Posada Sits, and Yankees Hope It’s Not for Long

Jorge Posada’s right knee was still swollen after he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, and the Yankees were not sure of his availability.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 9:41 pm

Arizona's new immigration law becomes an issue in Major League Baseball

A congressman calls for the league to pull next year’s All-Star game out of the state and protesters show up at Diamondbacks’ game against Cubs in Chicago.

Anger over Arizona's new immigration law spread to baseball Thursday with a congressman's call to pull next year's All-Star game out of the state and a protest outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, where the Arizona Diamondbacks were playing the Cubs.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 9:38 pm

Showman Mayweather revels in Vegas playground (Reuters)

Reuters - In more ways than one, flamboyant showman Floyd Mayweather Jr. will hold a significant home advantage when he takes on fellow American Shane Mosley in their eagerly anticipated welterweight clash on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Apr 2010 | 8:03 pm

Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans wins NBA Rookie of Year award

Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 7:55 pm

NCAA approves tourney expansion to 68 teams

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA's Board of Directors has approved the new 68-team men's basketball tournament that will begin next season.
Source: SI.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 7:53 pm

For the Lakers, winning the mind games can be critical

The up-and-down play of the defending champions is a fascinating study for experts on behavior. Flipping the switch, it seems, isn’t so easy.

The up-and-down play of the defending champions is a fascinating study for experts on behavior. Flipping the switch, it seems, isn’t so easy.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Apr 2010 | 7:50 pm

Seahawks' four-time All-Pro tackle Walter Jones retires

Seahawks four-time All-Pro Walter Jones has retired after 13 years in which he became the standard to which all left tackles aspired -- and most defensive linemen succumbed.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Apr 2010 | 7:34 pm

At Churchill Downs, talk helps Kentucky Derby trainers pass the time

Two days before horse racing’s biggest showcase, it’s a vintage scene at the barns with talk about post positions, rain and tradition.

The sun glistened off infield tents and the wind jostled jockeys' silks at Our Old Kentucky Home on Thursday. It was the day before the day before the day that pumps blood into horse racing's veins.