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Barcelona seal deal for Valencia's Villa: reports (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 3:41 am England Lions v Bangladesh latestEngland Lions take on Bangladesh in Derby in a four-day warm-up match ahead of the first Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 3:36 am UAE soccer shows status of female Muslim athletesSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 3:13 am UAE soccer shows status of female Muslim athletes (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 3:11 am La Russa confident Cardinals offense will be fineTony La Russa is confident the St. Louis Cardinals' offense will come around, no matter where he puts slugger Albert Pujols on the lineup card. An attack that was supposed to be dynamic...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 2:36 am La Russa confident Cardinals offense will be fine (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 2:36 am A king's ransom might not be enough to keep JamesAsk what your team can do for LeBron. Neither James nor his agents have gone public with any outrageous demands so far, but it's early and you know what they're thinking. Small wonder.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 2:32 am A king's ransom might not be enough to keep James (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 2:32 am Mourinho talks up 'biggest' gameInter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says the Champions League is a bigger competition than the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 2:17 am Nonu set to miss All Blacks TestsNew Zealand midfielder Ma'a Nonu could be ruled out of the Tests against Wales and Ireland in June after damaging his left knee.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 1:53 am Both Koreas heading to WCup amid tensions at homeSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 1:35 am BoSox rally to beat RiveraNEW YORK(AP) Jonathan Papelbon made sure the Yankees will need to win their protest for a shot at a victory in this one. The Red Sox closer certainly wouldn't let New York rally again.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:11 am Flyers stop Habs again, go up 2-0PHILADELPHIA(AP) Michael Leighton is for real - and he has all those zeros to prove it.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:11 am Blackhawks streak on, lead Sharks 2-0SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) Whether it's the room service meals, the in-room movies or the field trips to Alcatraz, there's something about playing on the road that brings out the best in the Chicago Blackhawks .Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:11 am Celtics head back to Boston in chargeThe Celtics are rolling and the favored Magic are in disarray. Boston held on again for a 95-92 win, dealing a second straight home loss to a team that had won 14 games in a row.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:11 am Erick Aybar isn't setting the table at the plateHis defense is superb, but he has struggled mightily since taking over Chone Figgins' leadoff spot, contributing to the Angels' season-long offensive woes. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 1:00 am Celtics again escape collapse to put away Magic Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Rajon Rondo had 25 and the Boston Celtics again avoided a late collapse to take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 95-92 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:57 am Injured Nonu ruled out for All BlacksAll Black inside centre Ma'a Nonu is likely to miss the home Tests against Ireland and Wales in June after rupturing a ligament in his knee. Nonu was injured playing for the Wellington...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 12:57 am Red Sox rally late past protesting Yankees Jeremy Hermida's double capped the Red Sox's rally against the Yankees on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:51 am Blackhawks rule road, take second from Sharks Dustin Byfuglien and Jonathan Toews scored on deflections 90 seconds apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks rolled to their record-tying seventh straight road win in the playoffs, 4-2, over the San Jose Sharks in Game 2.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:49 am Hiroki Kuroda does his part to extend Dodgers' streakHe helps extend winning string to nine games with 7-3 victory over the Astros. Casey Blake homers. He helps extend...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 12:41 am Hiroki Kuroda does his part to extend Dodgers' streakHe helps extend winning string to nine games with 7-3 victory over the Astros. Casey Blake homers.He helps extend winning string to nine games with 7-3 victory over the Astros. Casey Blake homers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 12:41 am Judge tosses out Mayfield's lawsuit vs. NASCARA federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Jeremy Mayfield's lawsuit against NASCAR, a ruling that presumably ends the yearlong saga surrounding the first Sprint Cup driver suspended for failing a random drug test.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:40 am London set to unveil 2012 mascots on BBC's The One Show on WednesdayThe 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots will be unveiled live on The One Show on Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 12:37 am Giants 7, Padres 6, 12 inningsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 12:31 am Giants finally beat Padres, 7-6 in 12 inningsMatt Downs hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants held off San Diego 7-6 on Tuesday night, beating the first-place Padres for the first time in eight tries...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 12:25 am Ian Thomsen: Celtics poised for championship runYes, Ian Thomsen has had doubts. But no more. After seizing a 2-0 lead in the East finals with a 95-92 win over the Magic, the Celtics look like a team that could win its 18th NBA title.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:23 am Leighton, Flyers notch second shutout of Habs Michael Leighton stopped 30 shots and recorded his second straight shutout, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 12:22 am Red Sox 7, Yankees 6: This Time, Red Sox’ Rally Ends in VictoryThe Yankees were in position to put away Boston several times Tuesday night, but for the second straight night the Red Sox overcame a five-run deficit.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 12:20 am Philadelphia take 2-0 lead in NHL East playoffMichael Leighton posted his second straight shutout with a brilliant 30-save performance to lift Philadelphia to a 3-0 win over Montreal in the second game of their semi-final series. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 May 2010 | 12:19 am UAE football shows status of female Muslim playersSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 12:05 am Flyers 2, Canadiens 0: Flyers Continue Their Playoff RollPhiladelphia goaltender Michael Leighton stopped 30 shots as the Flyers took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 12:00 am NKorea's Japan-based players get World Cup sendoffSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 11:59 pm Washington Wizards win first pick in 2010 NBA draft lottery The Washington Wizards have won the first pick in the NBA draft lottery.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 11:57 pm A's trim M's in 10Kurt Suzuki's RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Cliff Pennington drew a one-out walk...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2010 | 11:54 pm Los Angeles Dodgers place Andre Ethier on DL with broken finger The Dodgers place Andre Ethier on the disabled list on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 11:52 pm Athletics 6, Mariners 5, 10 inningsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2010 | 11:49 pm Braves 3, Mets 2: Hitless Wright Produces a Run, but Not for the MetsDavid Wright went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts and allowed the winning run to score when he threw a ball away in the ninth.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:40 pm Celtics 95, Magic 92: Celtics Hold Off Magic’s Late SurgePaul Pierce scored 28 points and Rajon Rondo added 25 as the Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:40 pm Celtics tighten their grip on Magic with 95-92 victory in Game 2Boston wins its second straight in Orlando and heads home with a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 11:38 pm Celtics tighten their grip on Magic with 95-92 victory in Game 2Boston wins its second straight in Orlando and heads home with a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.Reporting from Orlando, Fla. -- For so much of the NBA regular season the Boston Celtics were reduced to a whisper in conversations about the NBA's elite.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:38 pm Texas two-steps to a sweep of Angels with 8-7 victoryRangers show resilience as they rally from 7-3 deficit. Angels starter Jered Weaver allows four of his seven runs during a disastrous fifth inning. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 11:35 pm Texas two-steps to a sweep of Angels with 8-7 victoryRangers show resilience as they rally from 7-3 deficit. Angels starter Jered Weaver allows four of his seven runs during a disastrous fifth inning.Reporting from Arlington, Texas -- It was almost exactly a year ago that the Texas Rangers swept the Angels at the Ballpark in Arlington, giving them a 4½-game lead in the American League West.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:35 pm Illinois high school wants out of immigration debate The heated debate over a decision not to allow an Illinois high school basketball team to play at a tournament in Arizona is cooling off with word that the girls are going to Florida instead.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 11:21 pm Dodgers look for more solid pitching to make up for loss of Andre EthierJoe Torre says team will need pitchers to continue doing well while the outfielder is on the disabled list.Andre Ethier's injury obviously is a loss for the Dodgers, but whether the team can keep winning without him will depend more on its pitching staff, Manager Joe Torre said Tuesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:18 pm Dodgers look for more solid pitching to make up for loss of Andre EthierJoe Torre says team will need pitchers to continue doing well while the outfielder is on the disabled list. Andre Ethier's injury obviously...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 11:18 pm Dutch authorities fear World Cup terrorism threatSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 11:17 pm Former NBA center Chris Dudley wins GOP nomination for governor of Oregon ormer NBA player Chris Dudley has won his rookie political contest, grabbing the Republican nomination for governor of Oregon.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 11:14 pm Doctor Accused of Doping Is Linked to N.F.L.The criminal complaint charges Anthony Galea with illegally distributing human growth hormone and introducing an unapproved drug into interstate commerce.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:01 pm Dickey Takes His Version of Knuckleball to MetsR. A. Dickey will take his version of the knuckleball to the Mets when he starts Wednesday against the Nationals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:01 pm Nets Add One More Loss as Wizards Get Top PickThe Washington Wizards, who had a controversy-filled season, were rewarded for their suffering when they won the No. 1 pick in the N.B.A. draft — and the chance to draft the Kentucky point guard John Wall.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:01 pm Lakers’ Jackson Keeps Sparring, but Will He Keep Coaching?Phil Jackson, whose contract is running out, has made no commitment to whether he will coach again next year — with the Lakers or anyone else.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:01 pm On Soccer: Looking Deep Inside, Donovan Pushes Himself ForwardLandon Donovan heads to his third World Cup with the United States as a much better, and much more introspective, player.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 11:01 pm Celtics top Magic, take 2-0 lead in East finals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 10:57 pm Dodgers extend winning streak in 7-3 victory over HoustonDodgers pick up their ninth consecutive win as they continue to break away from their slow start.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:54 pm Dodgers 7, Astros 3Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:53 pm Dodgers win ninth in row, 7-3 over AstrosManny Ramirez, James Loney and Casey Blake each drove in two runs to help keep the Dodgers' offense humming without the injured Andre Ethier, and Los Angeles extended its winning streak to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:49 pm Ex-NBA player Dudley wins Ore.'s GOP gov. nomPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Former NBA player Chris Dudley has won his rookie political contest, grabbing the Republican nomination for governor of Oregon.Source: SI.com | 18 May 2010 | 10:45 pm This Time, Vazquez Slammed Door on Red SoxIn his first appearance against Boston as a Yankee since allowing a grand slam in Game 7 of the 2004 A.L.C.S., Javier Vazquez struck out Kevin Youkilis to end the ninth Monday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 May 2010 | 10:42 pm Wizards win No. 1 pick in NBA lotteryFor one night at least, the Wizards are No. 1. Washington -- which finished 26-56 this season -- won the NBA lottery Tuesday, drawing the right to choose first in the June 24 draft.Source: SI.com | 18 May 2010 | 10:41 pm Blackhawks beat Sharks 4-2 to take 2-0 series lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 10:39 pm Boston rallies, beats Rivera after Thames' errorJonathan Papelbon made sure the Yankees will need to win their protest for a shot at a victory in this one. The Red Sox closer certainly wouldn't let New York rally again.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:38 pm Clippers are put in their place at NBA draft lotteryClippers come in with the eighth-best chance of winning the top overall selection and come out with the No. 8 pick. The Washington Wizards, who had the fifth-best chance, get the No. 1 choice and are expected to take Kentucky point guard John Wall.In the end, the Clippers stayed put.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 10:09 pm Clippers are put in their place at NBA draft lotteryClippers come in with the eighth-best chance of winning the top overall selection and come out with the No. 8 pick. The Washington Wizards, who had the fifth-best chance, get the No. 1 choice and are expected...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:09 pm Celtics top Magic, take 2-0 lead in East finalsToo slow? Too old? Try two wins from the NBA finals. Boston Celtics - NBA - Orlando Magic - sport - BasketballSource: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:08 pm Another neat trickTo an extent, just the thought of four straight wins made Celtics coach Doc Rivers nervous. During the regular season, the Celtics got drunk off just one or two shots of success, short winning streaks...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Three cyclists go head to head in Tour of California stage finishDave Zabriskie wins the stage and takes the leader spot, beating out Levi Leipheimer and Michael Rogers in Santa Cruz. TV viewers don't get to see finish as Versus cuts to NHL pregame analysis.Reporting from Santa Cruz -- Here's what Versus television viewers did not get to see as Stage 3 of the Tour of California on Tuesday afternoon neared the end, about 4 p.m., with the sun sparkling off the Pacific Ocean and the boardwalk packed with cycling fans:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 9:52 pm Hanley Ramirez of Florida Marlins rips skipper Fredi Gonzalez after benching Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez defended his play Tuesday and took shots at his manager and teammates, a day after he was pulled from a game for not hustling.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 9:48 pm Chivas into Copa Libertadores semisSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 9:23 pm Zabriskie wins third stage of Tour of California (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 9:17 pm Wizards win NBA's draft lottery, earn No. 1 pick (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 8:24 pm Hey waiter! Jets serve food to fans for charity (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 8:07 pm Flyers top Montreal in Game 2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 May 2010 | 8:01 pm Ferguson predicts Henry will be MLS successSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 7:27 pm Cruzeiro to play at Red Bulls on June 18Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 7:25 pm Emotions heat up in Lakers-Suns series, thanks to Amare StoudemirePhoenix's All-Star center-forward refuses to gives Lamar Odom any credit for his 19-point, 19-rebound effort in Game 1. 'He had a lucky game,' Stoudemire says.Phoenix's All-Star center-forward refuses to gives Lamar Odom any credit for his 19-point, 19-rebound effort in Game 1. 'He had a lucky game,' Stoudemire says.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 7:18 pm Marshall Faulk tells Chris Johnson of Tennessee Titans to keep holding out Marshall Faulk told The (Nashville) Tennessean that Johnson is doing the right thing by holding out for more money.Source: ESPN.com | 18 May 2010 | 7:04 pm Lounging his way through a Lakers gameThe columnist hits up the Hyde at Staples Center, rubbing elbows with celebrities and others who have negotiated the rope and paid the $50 admission fee, although that doesn't get him a seat.The columnist hits up the Hyde at Staples Center, rubbing elbows with celebrities and others who have negotiated the rope and paid the $50 admission fee, although that doesn't get him a seat.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 6:57 pm Ferguson predicts US will reach World Cup 2nd rdSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 6:01 pm Stern thrilled by NBA's looming free-agent frenzySECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- NBA commissioner David Stern says the excitement surrounding free agency might force him to hide in his office until players such as LeBron James decide where to play next season.Source: SI.com | 18 May 2010 | 5:53 pm Man Utd ready to limit signingsManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he may not add any more players to his squad this summer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 4:48 pm US players faced with proving themselvesSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 May 2010 | 4:37 pm U.S. splits singles with Spain at World Team CupThe United States has split the singles matches against Spain at the World Team Cup.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 May 2010 | 4:31 pm Queen Elizabeth planning to attend WimbledonQueen Elizabeth II is returning to Wimbledon for the first time in 33 years.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 May 2010 | 4:26 pm Joe Posnanski: Peace and tranquility for Hanley Ramirez: gone in six secondsThe Marlins clearly have a clubhouse problem in petulant superstar Hanley Ramirez, writes Joe Posnanski, but you have to like how manager Fredi Gonzalez has handled things so far.Source: SI.com | 18 May 2010 | 3:54 pm Woods doctor faces drug chargesA Canadian doctor who has treated Tiger Woods and other elite athletes is charged with supplying illegal drugs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 3:42 pm Millwall ease into play-off finalMillwall win through to the League One play-off final as they comfortably overcome Huddersfield at the New Den.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 2:41 pm Saracens boss Venter handed banSaracens director of rugby Brendan Venter is handed a 14-week touchline ban by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 2:40 pm Question of the day: Who will be the second MLB manager fired this season?Tribune Co. reporters offer their thoughts on the next manager who will say goodbye to his team.Tribune Co. reporters offer their thoughts on the next manager who will say goodbye to his team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 May 2010 | 2:25 pm Kaka makes World Cup fitness vowBrazil star Kaka says he will be fully fit for the World Cup finals in South Africa this summer after concerns over his form and fitness.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 2:22 pm No Lara as Surrey pick up YounusSurrey sign Pakistan batsman Younus Khan after failing to entice Brian Lara out of retirement.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 May 2010 | 1:48 pm Medina Garrigues reaches second round in StrasbourgSybille Bammer of Austria rallied to beat Pauline Parmentier of France 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 Tuesday and reach the second round of the Strasbourg International.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 May 2010 | 10:23 am Li, Garbin advance at rain-disrupted Warsaw OpenLi Na defeated Ioana Raluca Olaru of Romania 7-6 (4), 6-0 Tuesday to reach the second round of the rain-disrupted Warsaw Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 May 2010 | 10:07 am Romanian paparazzi testing Nastase's patienceA television station reports that tennis great Ilie Nastase is considering leaving Romania because of an allegedly interfering press.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 18 May 2010 | 8:57 am Baghdatis advances in Nice; Ancic withdrawsFifth-seeded Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus has beated Laurent Recouderc of France 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Open de Nice.
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