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FIA to reassess safety car ruleFormula 1 is to reassess the safety car rules after admitting a "lack of clarity" contributed to Michael Schumacher's penalty in MonacoSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 4:16 am Vikings rookie Webb playing QB, for now (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 4:12 am Landis, Admitting Doping, Accuses Top Cyclists of Drug UseFloyd Landis, the American cyclist stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title for doping, admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs for most of his career and said many top U.S. riders were doing the same.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 3:45 am Report: Landis admits doping and fingers Armstrong (AP)AP - The Wall Street Journal is reporting that disgraced American cyclist Floyd Landis has admitted to systematic use of performance-enhancing drugs and accused seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong of involvement in doping.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 3:43 am Prandelli set to be named Italy coach: report (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 3:23 am Blanc to take over as France coachSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 2:57 am Barcelona eye swift Fabregas dealBarcelona would like to sign Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas "as soon as possible", according to the Spanish side's sporting director Txiki Begiristain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 2:54 am Floyd Landis admits using performance enhancing drugs (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 2:53 am Floyd Landis admits to using PEDs most of his career Nearly four years after he began waging a battle to discredit his positive test for synthetic testosterone at the 2006 Tour de France, Floyd Landis told ESPN.com Wednesday that he used performance-enhancing drugs for most of his career.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 2:51 am Cyclist Landis admits doping, accuses ArmstrongCyclist Floyd Landis, who lost his Tour de France title after a positive drug test, has admitted systematic doping and accused fellow American Lance Armstrong of doing the same, the Wall...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 2:46 am Reds will prosper, says CarragherLiverpool defender Jamie Carragher says the club can be a force in 2010-2011 even if key players leave Anfield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 2:34 am Lakers hold off Suns, take 2-game West finals lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 2:30 am Northants sign seam bowler VaasNorthants sign Sri Lankan seam bowler Chaminda Vaas until the end of the Twenty20 competition.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 2:06 am Robben queries Mourinho approachBayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is only interested in winning regardless of how his team play.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 2:01 am World Cup Fever Hits VoucherSeeker!Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 1:59 am Mets' Pagan hits baseball home runThe New York Mets' center fielder Angel Pagan has hit an inside-the-park home run and started a triple play, becoming the first Major League Baseball player in 55 years to have a hand in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 1:53 am Hanley Ramirez apologizes to manager, team before returning to lineup Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez says Hanley Ramirez hasn't apologized yet, but he'd be surprised if Ramirez is not in Wednesday night's lineupSource: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 1:47 am Floyd Landis admits using performance enhancing drugs: reportNEW YORK (Reuters) - Floyd Landis, who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title after failing a dope test, has sent a series of e-mails to cycling officials and sponsors admitting to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 1:22 am Hanley Ramirez ends dispute with apology, leads Marlins to winST LOUIS (Reuters) - Hanley Ramirez apologized to his Florida Marlins team mates before returning to the line-up on Wednesday and playing a key role in a 5-1 victory over the St Louis...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 1:20 am Gasol provides late spark as Lakers drop Suns Pau Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 1:19 am Aussie Rules star tells gays to stay in the closetGay Australian Rules footballers should stay in the closet, a veteran player said on Thursday, warning the deeply traditional sport is not ready for open homosexuality. Western Bulldogs...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 1:13 am Helene Elliott: Dodgers' pitching hits a blipThe Dodgers' pitching staff caves in a 10-5 loss to the Padres, but it has established itself as the lever by which the team will rise or fall.It was fun while it lasted.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 1:00 am Sinking Suns hope to rise again back in Phoenix (Reuters)Reuters - The Phoenix Suns were left bruised and bewildered after losing their second successive game to the surging Los Angeles Lakers in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals on Wednesday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 12:56 am Sinking Suns hope to rise again back in PhoenixLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns were left bruised and bewildered after losing their second successive game to the surging Los Angeles Lakers in the best-of-seven Western ConferenceSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 12:56 am Astros waive Kazou MatsuiJapan's Kazuo Matsui, struggling at the plate for the Houston Astros, was waived after Wednesday's 7-3 victory over Colorado. Matsui was batting .141 this season and was hitless in his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 12:52 am Rays rock Burnett, YanksRays-Yanks recapSource: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:41 am Gasol, Bryant help Lakers trip Suns 124-112The game was closer, the result the same. Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists as the Lakers grabbed a 2-0 advantage in the West finals with a 124-112 victory over the Suns.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:41 am Milton Bradley rejoins Mariners after treatment for angerSEATTLE (Reuters) - Combustible outfielder Milton Bradley returned to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday after a two-week absence to receive counseling for anger issues.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 12:39 am Jokes Aside, Prokhorov Talks of Reviving NetsMikhail D. Prokhorov, in his first extensive news conference as owner of the Nets, was glib, funny, exceedingly confident and — on the major issues — mostly guarded.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 12:30 am Lee Jenkins: Gasol's power game too much for Suns; enough for Celts?The Lakers continued to make the West finals a mismatch with a 124-112 Game 2 win over the Suns. Lee Jenkins says Pau Gasol's power game is proving that size really does matter.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:29 am Ramirez back in lineup, apologizesST. LOUIS (AP) -- Hanley Ramirez is back in the Florida Marlins' lineup, after a pre-game talk with manager Fredi Gonzalez to clear the air.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:28 am Milton Bradley rejoins Mariners after two weeks of counseling Milton Bradley has rejoined the Seattle Mariners after two weeks of counseling to deal with personal issues and anger.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:27 am Bradley rejoins M's after two weeks of counselingSEATTLE (AP) -- Milton Bradley has rejoined the Seattle Mariners after two weeks of counseling for personal issues and anger.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 12:26 am Lakers 124, Suns 112: Suns’ Defense Is No Match for the LakersKobe Bryant had 13 assists to go along with 21 points, while Pau Gasol scored 27 points as the Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 12:20 am Poll: Who was the MVP of the Lakers' Game 2 victory over the Suns?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 12:16 am Gonzalez's 6 RBIs snaps L.A.'s 9-game win streak (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 12:05 am Padres 10, Dodgers 5Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 12:05 am Howard Webb to referee Champions League finalSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 11:41 pm MLB-leading Rays jump on Yanks, hang on The league-leading Rays jumped on the Yankees and held on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 11:22 pm Triple play, inside-park HR not enough for Mets A triple play and inside-the-park homer weren't enough for the Mets against the Nationals on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 11:20 pm London Mascots Are More High Tech Than Warm and FuzzyWenlock and Mandeville, the mascots for the 2012 Olympics, tie in with the digital world rather than cuddly plush dolls.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 11:19 pm Rays 10, Yankees 6: Rays Strut as Yankees Lose Ground and PosadaThe first-place Rays outhit, outpitched and outplayed the Yankees in an early showdown between the two best teams in baseball.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 11:16 pm Joe Posnanski: Strasburg is ready for The ShowStephen Strasburg was magical again for Triple-A Syracuse. Although the Nats phenom says he hasn't proven anything, Joe Posnanski thinks Strasburg is more than ready for the bigs.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 11:12 pm Nationals 5, Mets 3: Mets Pull Off 2 Rare Feats, but Not a Third (a Win)Angel Pagan hit an inside-the-park home run and started a triple play, but the Mets still lost to the Nationals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 11:00 pm Talk of Too Young as 13-Year-Old Takes On EverestJordan Romero’s attempt has stimulated a rousing dialogue among climbers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 11:00 pm Dempsey of U.S. Makes a Meal of His Tex-Mex StyleClint Dempsey, who plays for Fulham in England, is expected to be a key player for the United States in next month’s World Cup in South Africa.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:55 pm Tennis Player Banned for Having Growth HormoneWayne Odesnik has been banned from competing for two years for allegedly committing an anti-doping violation for possessing human growth hormone.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:50 pm Boston Red Sox place pitcher Josh Beckett (lower back) on disabled list The Red Sox have placed pitcher Josh Beckett (lower back) on the disabled list.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 10:46 pm Sports of The Times: Prokhorov Makes a Winning ImpressionMikhail D. Prokhorov made a media tour through New York on Wednesday and was downright entertaining.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:41 pm Pitching problems return for Dodgers in 10-5 loss to PadresThe Dodgers' nine-game winning streak ends as Ramon Ortiz and Ramon Troncoso struggle, allowing eight runs combined in 3 1/3 innings.Good, if not great, pitching helped give the Dodgers nine consecutive wins, their best streak in four years.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:35 pm Cruz's sac fly in 9th leads Rangers over Orioles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 10:33 pm Strasburg overpowering yet againROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Stephen Strasburg had another dominant outing, giving up just three hits and striking out nine in 6 1/3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday night.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 10:30 pm Floyd Landis admits to doping, and accuses Lance ArmstrongCyclist who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France victory after a positive doping test had denied using performance-enhancing drugs but now says other riders also cheated.Floyd Landis , who was stripped of his victory in the 2006 Tour de France after a positive doping test, has acknowledged his use of performance-enhancing drugs and accused other riders — including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong — of doping, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website Wednesday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:15 pm Trying to get to the bottom of pay-cut story on Phil JacksonLakers coach isn't very forthcoming regarding a rumor he may have to take a pay cut in order to stay with the team.Lakers coach isn't very forthcoming regarding a rumor he may have to take a pay cut in order to stay with the team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:11 pm Lakers hold down fourth against SunsL.A. takes 2-0 lead over Phoenix in Western Conference finals with 124-112 victory.L.A. takes 2-0 lead over Phoenix in Western Conference finals with 124-112 victory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 10:04 pm Celtics looking for KOA two-games-to-none lead in a best-of-seven series is that awkward margin that gives teams just enough reason to be confident but not enough reason to let their foot off the pedal. But going on the road...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Cool customerNo one was coming out of the bullpen to start the ninth inning. Clay Buchholz trotted back out to the mound. He had thrown just 100 pitches, controlling one of the better offenses in the American League...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Fan suit over Patriots filming tossedNFL fans miffed by the Patriots’ secret videotaping of their opponents’ signals can boycott games or team merchandise, but they can’t seek legal damages for “Spygate,’’...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm It’s smooth sailing on roadThe Celtics knew coming into the postseason that because they would be playing without home-court advantage for the first time in the Big Three Era, they had no choice but to win on the road. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Reliever Nelson’s patience is rewardedThe Red Sox waited until the final days of spring training to send righthanded reliever Joe Nelson to the minors. The 35-year-old pitched well, but was bumped out of a roster spot by Scott Schoeneweis...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Beckett put on disabled listThough the Yankees played Tuesday night’s game under protest, saying that the Red Sox gave no prior indication that Josh Beckett was injured before removing him from the game, those concerns appeared...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Trash talk on Twitter may not be the TruthPaul Pierce isn’t exempt from being hacked on the basketball court. But the apparent hacking that took place after the Celtics’ 95-92 victory over the Magic Tuesday night is a new and unappealing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Magic line up for CarterMissed opportunities and a few late-game errors cost the Orlando Magic an opportunity to win Game 2 and tie the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night. In the eyes of many observers, the most glaring...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm ‘Tennis elbow’ slowing ScutaroTerry Francona said before last night’s victory over the Twins that he was simply giving shortstop Marco Scutaro a day off. But that story changed before the day was over.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Resilient Lakers defeat Suns, 124-112Lakers pull away in fourth quarter to take a 2-0 series lead in Western Conference finals. Lakers pull away in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 May 2010 | 9:40 pm Washington Nationals pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg again dominant in Triple-A Stephen Strasburg had another dominant outing, giving up just three hits and striking out nine in 6 1-3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 9:39 pm Shaky Brian Fuentes saves it for Angels, Joe SaundersAngels hold off the Chicago White Sox, 3-2, after another great start by the left-hander.Angels hold off the Chicago White Sox, 3-2, after another great start by the left-hander.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 9:23 pm Sao Paulo advances to Copa Libertadores semifinalsSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 9:21 pm Champions League TV audience could break recordsDavid Hill expects more than 2 million households to tune in Saturday to the first U.S. network telecast of the European Champions League final.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 8:26 pm Source: Philadelphia 76ers negotiating with Doug Collins to coach The Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with TNT analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach, a source told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 8:22 pm Player opinion varies on World Cup targetSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 8:09 pm Mourinho, Van Gaal chase more Euro glorySource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 7:53 pm Hamlin's team wins NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 7:49 pm USC extends lead in NCAA women's golf (AP)AP - Southern California shot even-par 288 to extend its lead to seven over Alabama in the lightning-delayed NCAA women's golf championships Wednesday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 May 2010 | 7:49 pm Francesco Chicchi wins Stage 4; Lance Armstrong nearly crashesDave Zabriskie retains the overall lead in the cycling race, with Michael Rogers second. Armstrong's bike slams into curb, but he doesn't hit the ground.Reporting from Modesto -- Francesco Chicchi needs his Italian translated into English, but his bike language says Chicchi likes racing in the United States.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 7:35 pm OU hoops looking at phone calls by ex-assistantNORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma is investigating phone calls made by former basketball assistant coach Oronde Taliaferro to determine whether he committed any NCAA violations.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 7:30 pm New Jersey Nets retaining Rod Thorn, not Kiki Vandeweghe, owner says Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said Wednesday he will retain team president Rod Thorn, but will not ask general manager Kiki Vandeweghe to return when his contract expires this summer, The Wall Street Journal reported.Source: ESPN.com | 19 May 2010 | 7:18 pm Hideki Matsui's hitting isn't front-page news in JapanDesignated hitter has been slumping, but he has rebounded before.Reporting from Chicago -- Accounts of Hideki Matsui's exploits have drifted deeper inside the sports sections of Japanese newspapers in recent weeks, the designated hitter's prolonged slump taking him off the front page on most days.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 7:17 pm Habs' Markov out for season after knee surgeryMONTREAL (AP) -- Montreal defenseman Andrei Markov has undergone knee surgery and will not return to the Canadiens' lineup during the playoffs.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 6:50 pm Villa reject £20m bid for MilnerAston Villa turn down Manchester City's £20m bid for their England international James Milner.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 5:05 pm Many choices for Bradley in picking lineupSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 4:47 pm McLaren shines as SA beat WindiesRyan McLaren rips through the West Indies batting line-up to take 5-19 as South Africa ease to victory in the first game of their Twenty20 tour.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 4:33 pm Sevilla beats Atletico 2-0 to win Copa del ReySource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 4:31 pm Johnson wary of tour 'pitfalls'England manager Martin Johnson warns his team to steer clear of off-field controversy during their southern hemisphere tour.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 3:53 pm Next coach? Sixers, Collins starting negotiationsPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A person familiar with the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with TNT analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach.Source: SI.com | 19 May 2010 | 3:25 pm Aris beats PAOK 3-2 in Greek playoffsSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 3:25 pm Croatia beats Austria 1-0 in friendly gameSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 May 2010 | 2:53 pm Defending champ Del Potro expects to miss U.S. OpenJuan Martin del Potro, who underwent surgery two weeks ago on his right wrist, says he expects to miss the U.S. Open and not defend his title.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:58 pm Bryans win as U.S. tops Spain at World Team CupBob and Mike Bryan gave the United States a 2-1 win over Spain on Wednesday by winning the decisive doubles match at the World Team Cup.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 1:54 pm Celtic target Arsenal's CampbellCeltic are interested in Sol Campbell, but the England defender's preference is to agree a new contract with Arsenal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 12:00 pm Games mascots unveiledLondon 2012 organisers unveil cartoon animations named Wenlock and Mandeville as mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 May 2010 | 12:00 pm The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time, No. 6: James Worthy"Big Game" James finishes sixth in vote by our readers."Big Game" James finishes sixth in vote by our readers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 May 2010 | 11:09 am Skidding Dementieva falls to qualifier in WarsawElena Dementieva was upset by Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 at the Warsaw Open on Wednesday, her third straight early round exit on clay.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 10:38 am Rochus takes down bigger-serving Soderling in NiceOlivier Rochus of Belgium rallied to beat top-seeded Robin Soderling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice on Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 9:52 am American Odesnik gets two-year ban for dopingAmerican tennis player Wayne Odesnik was banned for two years on Wednesday, two months after pleading guilty to importing human growth hormone into Australia.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 9:41 am King routs Cornet to reach Strasbourg quarterfinalsTop-seeded Maria Sharapova cruised into the quarterfinals of the Strasbourg International with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Bulgarian qualifier Dia Evtimova on Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 May 2010 | 8:16 am KarlovicIvo Karlovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a right foot injury and is doubtful for Croatia's Davis Cup quarterfinal series against Serbia in July.
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