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Under-fire Benitez set for talksLiverpool's under-pressure boss Rafael Benitez will meet the club's chairman Martin Broughton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 May 2010 | 3:45 am FIFA: Iran's football girls back in Youth OlympicsThe Iranian girls football team can compete at the Youth Olympics as long as its players swap their traditional head scarves for a cap that covers their hair, FIFA said Monday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 3:38 am FIFA: Iran's football girls back in Youth Olympics (AP)AP - The Iranian girls football team can compete at the Youth Olympics as long as its players swap their traditional head scarves for a cap that covers their hair, FIFA said Monday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 3:38 am LeBron James wins MVP award in landslide vote (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 3:36 am FIFA: Iran girls soccer team in Youth OlympicsFIFA says it will allow the Iranian girls soccer team to compete at the Youth Olympics as long as its players swap their traditional head scarves for a cap that covers their hair. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 3:25 am Higgins pledges to clear his nameSnooker star John Higgins says he faces "the biggest match of my life" over allegations he agreed to throw frames for money.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 May 2010 | 1:58 am Rams offensive tackle wears Pace's old number (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 1:43 am Rams offensive tackle wears Pace's old numberRodger Saffold is being counted on to be a key piece on the St. Louis Rams' offensive line, so it makes sense that he's wearing the same number as former standout Orlando Pace. It also...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:43 am Injured Muralitharan out of T20Muttiah Muralitharan is ruled out of the remainder of the ICC World Twenty20 after injuring his groin in Sri Lanka's defeat by New Zealand.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 May 2010 | 1:42 am Thornton's first goal leads Sharks past Wings 4-3A third-period comeback, a broken stick that leads to the winning goal. This seemed to be just the type of playoff game the San Jose Sharks would lose in the past, only this year's bunch...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:40 am Thornton's first goal leads Sharks past Wings 4-3 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 1:40 am New Role: YouTube as Outlet for Live SportsGoogle has an official channel on its subsidiary YouTube for the Indian Premier League tournament. And it’s a whole new line of business.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 May 2010 | 1:40 am Hawks finally shake off pesky Bucks; Orlando nextThe Atlanta Hawks went the distance in a series that was much tougher than anyone expected. They can only hope the Orlando Magic will be a little rusty in the next round of the playoffs.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:39 am Hawks finally shake off pesky Bucks; Orlando next (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 1:39 am McIlroy makes a big splash at Quail Hollow (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 May 2010 | 1:37 am McIlroy makes a big splash at Quail HollowRory McIlroy first gained worldwide attention when he was 18 and opened the British Open with a bogey-free round at Carnoustie. Then came a European Tour victory a year later, and a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:37 am Pletcher, Super Save pointing toward PreaknessA fist pump. That's it. That's all the emotion trainer Todd Pletcher showed after finally coming through in the Kentucky Derby. No shouting. No running up and down the paddock when SuperSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:36 am Len Elmore to become iHoops' new CEOFormer college basketball player and current color commentator Len Elmore will become the new CEO of iHoops on Monday. Elmore confirmed the decision to The Associated Press before the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:35 am Phils slam Santana, MetsPHILADELPHIA(AP) Watching from the on-deck circle, Shane Victorino was caught up in the fervor like 45,000 Phillies fans.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Halak, Canadiens shut down Pens to even seriesPITTSBURGH(AP) Sidney Crosby showed his exasperation by slamming his stick against the net as the Pittsburgh Penguins were turned aside again and again by Montreal goaltender Jaroslav Halak .Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Kobe, Lakers fend off JazzPau Gasol had 25 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers held off the Jazz 104-99 in Game 1.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Thornton, Sharks put Wings in 0-2 holeSAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) With a gold medal, a Hart Trophy and a load of other accolades, Joe Thornton has never been the other Joe on the San Jose Sharks until this year's playoffs.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am McIlroy shoots 62 to win first PGA Tour eventRory McIlroy shot a course-record 62 at Quail Hollow for his first PGA Tour victory. How good can he be? Our experts discuss this, plus Tiger's swing, Lorena Ochoa's legacy and more.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Sharks rally in third period, put Wings in 0-2 holeJoe Pavelski scored two more goals and Joe Thornton knocked in a rebound with 7:23 left to give the Sharks a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Red Wings and a 2-0 series lead.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Hawks crush Bucks in Game 7, meet Magic nextATLANTA(AP) With more than three minutes to go, the Atlanta Hawks began pulling their starters. Al Horford flapped his hands, egging on the already raucous crowd. Joe Johnson clapped for the fans, then dropped his head in what looked more like relief than celebration.Source: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am McIlroy fires 62 for first PGA victorySource: SI.com | 3 May 2010 | 1:34 am Lampard would love home title winMidfielder Frank Lampard, whose Chelsea side beat 2-0 Liverpool on Sunday, would relish sealing the Premier League title against Wigan at Stamford Bridge but is not taking victory for granted.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 May 2010 | 1:24 am Blackhawks must solve LuongoPlaying catch-up is getting old for the Chicago Blackhawks. They've lost the first game of their last four playoff series and now they're in a hole against a talented Vancouver team with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 1:23 am Monday's gossip columnArsenal consider bid for Ajax's Luis Suarez, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 May 2010 | 1:12 am Phillies regain the upper hand on MetsJohan Santana gives up 10 runs and an inexcusable walk as the Phils maul the Mets.Source: FOXSports.com News | 3 May 2010 | 12:32 am On Horse Racing: Borel Predicts Triple Crown, but Path There Is CrowdedHorseplayers and horse lovers alike have been waiting ardently for over 30 years for another horse to win the Triple Crown. Will Super Saver be the one?Source: NYT > Sports | 3 May 2010 | 12:30 am Golf Roundup: Miyazato Wins and Salutes Ochoa in Her Final L.P.G.A. EventLorena Ochoa, one of the L.P.G.A. Tour’s most popular players, finished sixth before an adoring home crowd in Mexico in her final event before retiring.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 May 2010 | 12:10 am Ian Thorpe rules out an Olympic comeback in the wake of Australian reportsBRISBANE, Australia - Ian Thorpe has ruled out a comeback to competitive swimming, rejecting Australian media reports Monday that the five-time Olympic gold medallist wanted to qualify...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 May 2010 | 12:01 am Sports of The Times: South Africa a Stage to Sell Soccer in AmericaThe World Cup could inject life into the game in more than just the host country.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 11:50 pm The Fight for a Fight Between Pacquiao and MayweatherIn recent months, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao each staked a claim to being boxing’s best. But their dream bout remains uncertain, unlikely even.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 11:40 pm Lakers 104, Jazz 99: Lakers Hold Off Jazz to Win Game 1Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes, and the Lakers rallied to win Game 1 after losing a fourth-quarter lead.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 11:35 pm Kobe dictates final minutes as Lakers edge JazzSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 11:28 pm Phillies knock around Santana in rout of MetsSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 11:02 pm McIlroy Shoots 10-Under 62 for First PGA Tour WinRory McIlroy, 20, held off Phil Mickelson and Ángel Cabrera in the Quail Hollow Championship, his first PGA Tour victorySource: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 10:57 pm Phillies 11, Mets 5: Out of Nowhere, Mets’ Santana Falls ApartIn a performance as bewildering as it was poor, Johan Santana gave up a career-high 10 runs and matched his career high by allowing four home runs.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 10:57 pm Baseball Roundup: Orioles Finish Sweep of Red SoxTy Wigginton hit a game-winning double in the 10th to help the struggling Orioles complete a three-game sweep of the Red Sox.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 10:51 pm Yankees 12, White Sox 3: Gardner Helps Yankees Beat White SoxWith Curtis Granderson sidelined with a groin injury, Brett Gardner started in center field and drove in the first two runs against the White Sox.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 May 2010 | 10:50 pm Pavelski nets 2 as Sharks put Wings in 2-0 holeSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 10:49 pm Joe Mauer of Minnesota Twins could be week to week with bruised heelSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 10:35 pm VIDEO: Sharks-Red Wings Game 2 highlightsJoe Thornton picks a good time for his first goal of the playoffs, putting the Sharks up 2-0 in the series.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 10:19 pm An open invitationCLEVELAND — It wasn’t that Ray Allen wasn’t getting shots in the Celtics’ 101-93 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday night. But the looks,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Two-fisted effort is requiredCLEVELAND — There are certain philosophies in playoff basketball. A couple of the major ones apply to the Celtics’ current predicament. Basketball - Boston Celtics...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm James is crowned once againAKRON, Ohio — Winning consecutive Most Valuable Player awards won’t keep LeBron James’s eyes off his ultimate goal — winning a world title. LeBron James...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm AD:Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm No mistaking it: He loves ClevelandCLEVELAND — I love this town. That’s right. Cleveland. You call it “The Mistake By the Lake.’’ You make it a punch line for every Rust Belt joke. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Hoping to be even betterCLEVELAND — The Cavaliers showed Rajon Rondo the ultimate sign of respect Saturday night when coach Mike Brown assigned veteran Anthony Parker to defend him in the second half. Rondo spent the first...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Rory McIlroy sets record in winning at Quail Hollow ChampionshipSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 9:51 pm Philippoussis tops McEnroe for Champions Series titleMark Philippoussis beat John McEnroe on Sunday to win the Champions Cup for his first career title on the Champions Series tour.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 9:48 pm Sharks beat Red Wings, 4-3, to take command of seriesJoe Thornton's first goal of the postseason leads San Jose to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.Joe Thornton scored his first goal of the playoffs with 7 minutes 23 seconds left and the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, on Sunday night in San Jose to take a 2-0 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 9:38 pm Sharks beat Red Wings, 4-3, to take command of seriesJoe Thornton's first goal of the postseason leads San Jose to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Joe Thornton...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 9:38 pm DEA probes Vicodin theft claims against New Orleans SaintsSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 9:33 pm Lamar Odom joins the action and it's like old times for the LakersOdom comes up big in the fourth quarter against Utah, looking more like the player who helped the Lakers win a title last season and less like the player who has struggled this postseason. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 9:20 pm Lamar Odom joins the action and it's like old times for the LakersOdom comes up big in the fourth quarter against Utah, looking more like the player who helped the Lakers win a title last season and less like the player who has struggled this postseason.Odom comes up big in the fourth quarter against Utah, looking more like the player who helped the Lakers win a title last season and less like the player who has struggled this postseason. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 9:20 pm Victorino hits grand slam, Phils rout Mets (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2010 | 9:15 pm Rookie John Ely will get a second start for DodgersThe right-hander will pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Manager Joe Torre says.The Dodgers plan to again start rookie right-hander John Ely on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Manager Joe Torre said Sunday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 9:14 pm Rookie John Ely will get a second start for DodgersThe right-hander will pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Manager Joe Torre says. The Dodgers plan to again start rookie right-hander...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 9:14 pm Game 1 victory over Utah is a feel-bad story for Kobe Bryant and LakersL.A. players are in a foul mood even after Bryant's 31 points help them beat Jazz, 104-99. Causes of their distress: Shabby play by reserves, the sight of Andrew Bynum limping and a 14-point second-quarter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 May 2010 | 9:00 pm Game 1 victory over Utah is a feel-bad story for Kobe Bryant and LakersL.A. players are in a foul mood even after Bryant's 31 points help them beat Jazz, 104-99. Causes of their distress: Shabby play by reserves, the sight of Andrew Bynum limping and a 14-point second-quarter lead turning into a four-point fourth-quarter deficit.L.A. players are in a foul mood even after Bryant's 31 points help them beat Jazz, 104-99. Causes of their distress: Shabby play by reserves, the sight of Andrew Bynum limping and a 14-point second-quarter lead turning into a four-point fourth-quarter deficit. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 9:00 pm Andre Ethier powers Dodgers to 9-3 winOutfielder hits two home runs, Hiroki Kuroda pitches eight dominant innings and Ronnie Belliard turns in an outstanding play at third base against the Pirates.Outfielder hits two home runs, Hiroki Kuroda pitches eight dominant innings and Ronnie Belliard turns in an outstanding play at third base against the Pirates. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 8:46 pm Fergie admits United's league title chances fading (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2010 | 8:37 pm LeBron accepts second MVP awardAKRON, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James has won his second straight NBA MVP award, dominating the voting just as he dominated on court all season.Source: SI.com | 2 May 2010 | 8:28 pm Utah's poor luck continues in Los AngelesLack of size could doom the Jazz vs. the Lakers.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 8:16 pm Leipheimer wins Gila cycle race, Armstrong 17th (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2010 | 7:51 pm Hawks finally rid themselves of Bucks with 95-74 Game 7 victoryAtlanta moves on to face Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals after surviving a tougher-than-expected series against Milwaukee, the only first-round matchup to go seven games.ATLANTA — With more than three minutes to go, the Atlanta Hawks began pulling their starters. Al Horford flapped his hands, egging on the already raucous crowd. Joe Johnson clapped for the fans, then dropped his head in what looked more like relief than celebration. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 7:41 pm Awesome Nadal continues tennis domination (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 May 2010 | 7:27 pm Concerns about workloads for Fernando Rodney, Kevin JepsenThe relievers have been dominant this season, but Manager Mike Scioscia says they can't maintain their current pace.Reporting from Detroit -- As dominant as Fernando Rodney and Kevin Jepsen have been, and as inconsistent as the rest of the bullpen has been, there would seem to be a temptation to expand the use of Rodney and Jepsen, whose appearances have been limited to one inning or less. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 7:24 pm UCLA is swept by Arizona StateNo. 5-ranked Bruins fall to No. 3 Sun Devils, 12-3, and fall to 7-8 in Pacific 10 Conference play.After generating lots of excitement during a school-record 22-0 start to the college baseball season, UCLA is 8-10 over the last four weeks, mostly against strong Pacific 10 Conference competition, and what must be of particular concern for Coach John Savage is a dissipating attack. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 7:10 pm Canadiens get even as Cammalleri buries PensSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 7:06 pm Mayweather, from MGM arena to catbird seatAfter Floyd Mayweather's impressive win against Shane Mosley on Saturday, Manny Pacquiao is itching for a fight more than ever. But as Mayweather says 'drug test,' Pacquaio says, 'Let's go to Texas.'Bob Arum lowered his voice from promoter-speak, stared into the reporter's eyes to invoke unprecedented sincerity about the fight the boxing world wanted to see now even more than it did before Floyd Mayweather's money-throwing, bullet-sounding ring walk Saturday night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 6:57 pm Yankees slug past White Sox behind Cano's blastSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 6:55 pm Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant twists ankle during rookie minicampSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 6:46 pm Pittsburgh Steelers WR Limas Sweed injures left Achilles tendonSource: ESPN.com | 2 May 2010 | 6:46 pm Angels can't solve Justin Verlander in 5-1 loss to TigersThe Tigers' ace retires 23 consecutive batters and holds the Angels to one run and three hits in 8 1/3 innings.Reporting from Detroit -- And with his 106th pitch on a gloomy afternoon, Justin Verlander struck out Mike Napoli to end the eighth inning with a fastball that was clocked at 99 mph on the Comerica Park speed gun. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 May 2010 | 6:23 pm Kobe, Lakers fend off Jazz in series openerThe Jazz hung around in Game 1. Then Kobe put on his playoff game face and carried the Lakers to the finish line, says Frank Hughes.Source: SI.com | 2 May 2010 | 5:46 pm Mets' Santana gives up four HR to PhilliesShane Victorino hit a grand slam off Johan Santana and Chase Utley had a two-run shot during Philadelphia's nine-run fourth inning, helping the Phillies pound the New York Mets 11-5 on Sunday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 5:43 pm Sharks open 2-0 lead on Red WingsThe Sharks open a 2-0 series lead on the Red Wings.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 5:20 pm Robertson leads Dott at CrucibleNeil Robertson wins six out of eight frames of the second session to lead Graeme Dott 9-7 in the final of the World Snooker Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2010 | 4:49 pm McIlroy clinches first PGA titleRory McIlroy shoots a course record 62 to win at Quail Hollow, his first PGA title, and become the youngest winner on the Tour since Tiger Woods in 1996.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2010 | 3:50 pm Fluent Aussies overpower PakistanAustralia begin their World Twenty20 campaign with a 34-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in St Lucia.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2010 | 2:40 pm LeBron runs away with MVPLeBron James has won his second straight NBA MVP award, dominating the voting just as he dominated on court all season.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 2:40 pm Gayle eyes return against EnglandWest Indies captain Chris Gayle hopes to return as the World Twenty20 hosts face England on Monday, after Sri Lanka meet Zimbabwe in Group B.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2010 | 2:35 pm Nadal wins Masters in rainy RomeRafael Nadal defeats David Ferrer in a rain-delayed final in Rome to equal Andre Agassi's record of 17 Masters titles.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 May 2010 | 2:20 pm Bryans win in Rome, within one off doubles recordThe Bryan brothers have moved within one victory of matching the record for the most doubles titles in the Open Era.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 1:56 pm Nadal claims fifth Rome title, matches Agassi markRafael Nadal maintained his focus through two rain delays to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 and claim his fifth Rome Masters title in six years.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 1:50 pm LeBron talks about second straight MVP honorsLeBron James becomes the 10th player to be the NBA's MVP in consecutive seasons.Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 1:40 pm Kobe leads Lakers past JazzLakers up to their same old tricks in L.A. vs. the JazzSource: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 1:30 pm Henin rolls in Stuttgart for first post-retirement titleJustine Henin beat Samantha Stosur 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday to capture her first title since coming out of retirement in January.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 11:12 am Hawks blow out Bucks in Game 7Turns out, Hawks had nothing to fear in Game 7Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 10:53 am Serena, Venus ready to return at Italian OpenSerena Williams is ready to return at the Italian Open after a knee injury has kept her sidelined since winning the Australian Open in January.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 9:52 am A Special Offer From Our SponsorSource: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 May 2010 | 9:52 am Chat during Game 7 of Bucks-HawksSource: FOXSports.com News | 2 May 2010 | 9:48 am
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