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Williams sisters top two seeds in French Open drawFour-time champion Justine Henin's return to the French Open could include a third-round match against Maria Sharapova and a quarterfinal against Serena Williams.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 May 2010 | 5:09 am Robben poised to keep Inter waiting for final winSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2010 | 4:17 am Grant resigns as Portsmouth bossAvram Grant resigns as manager of Portsmouth and is immediately tipped to take over at West Ham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 4:16 am Friday's gossip columnFranck Ribery set to stay at Bayern, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 4:10 am Murray to face Gasquet in ParisBritish number one Andy Murray will play Richard Gasquet in the first round of the French Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 4:09 am Saracens and RFU row over VenterA row breaks out between the Rugby Football Union and Saracens over the handling of Brendan Venter's disciplinary case.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 3:59 am Mourinho planning 4-forward lineup againSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2010 | 3:51 am Booth pens three-year Exiles dealLondon Irish head coach Toby Booth signs a new three-year contract.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 3:46 am Pacquiao relaxes blood test stance on Mayweather bout (Reuters)Reuters - Manny Pacquiao would be willing to take a blood test 14 days prior to a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr, local media reports said, edging the two men regarded as the world's best pound-for-pound boxers closer to a showdown.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2010 | 3:20 am Pacquiao relaxes blood test stance on Mayweather boutMANILA (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao would be willing to take a blood test 14 days prior to a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr, local media reports said, edging the two men regarded as the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 3:20 am Usain Bolt revels in China return as Liu Xiang aims to surpriseSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt lapped up the attention on his return to China on Friday, while hometown hurdling hero Liu Xiang vowed to give fans a nice...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 3:17 am Inquiry into Pakistan series lossThe performance of Pakistan on their tour of Australia is being investigated by the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 3:08 am Berbatov not for sale - FergusonManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists the club have no intention of selling striker Dimitar Berbatov this summer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 May 2010 | 3:05 am Csernai recalls 1990s North Korea coaching jobSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2010 | 3:03 am Upstart Bison open against softball power HuskiesDrawing the top-ranked team in the country would seem a daunting task for the North Dakota State softball team _ if the Bison weren't already accustomed to that scenario. A year ago, in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 2:38 am Broncos' Stokley, Decker bond over foot injuriesThe relationship between Broncos receivers Eric Decker and Brandon Stokley started off on the right foot. Or, in this case, the left. The two shared a connection long before becoming...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 2:37 am Broncos' Stokley, Decker bond over foot injuries (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2010 | 2:37 am Ex-Dolphin Taylor transitioning to life with JetsJason Taylor is still getting used to wearing green and white. After all, the New York Jets' newest pass rusher was once despised by some of the guys in the locker room he now calls...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 2:36 am Moscow Journal: Disabled Athletes Defy an Unaccommodating CityRussia’s Paralympic team is the world’s dominant, an impressive feat when considering that many disabled people here have a hard time just getting out the front door.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2010 | 2:01 am Habs Breakthrough: Canadiens beat Flyers 5-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2010 | 1:42 am Habs Breakthrough: Canadiens beat Flyers 5-1Michael Cammalleri and the Montreal Canadiens finally solved Michael Leighton. Cammalleri scored in the first period to end Montreal's two-game drought against Leighton, leading the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 1:42 am Landis accuses ex-teammate Armstrong of dopingLance Armstrong Thursday dismissed accusations of doping leveled against him by disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis, who implicated the seven-time Tour de France winner and others in confessing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 May 2010 | 1:05 am Landis accuses ex-teammate Armstrong of doping (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 May 2010 | 1:05 am Celtics and Lakers Try Not to Look Ahead to FinalsWith Boston and Los Angeles in control of their conference finals, talk has already turned to the prospects for another Celtics-Lakers championship series.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2010 | 1:00 am Day shares rain-delayed Nelson leadSource: SI.com | 21 May 2010 | 12:57 am Pena clubs 2 HRs as Rays sweep Yanks in BronxNEW YORK(AP) Carlos Pena , James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays left Yankee Stadium with more than a two-game sweep and baseball's best record. They took off supremely confident they can play well in the home of the World Series champions.Source: SI.com | 21 May 2010 | 12:57 am Habs trounce Flyers; Philly leads 2-1The home-standing Habs busted out of a prolonged scoring slump and rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Flyers in Game 3, while trimming their series deficit to 2-1 in the Eastern finals.Source: SI.com | 21 May 2010 | 12:57 am Braves plate 7 in 9th, stun Reds on walk-off slamATLANTA(AP) Brooks Conrad slowed up as he rounded first base, unsure if his drive had cleared the left field wall to give the Atlanta Braves an improbable victory.Source: SI.com | 21 May 2010 | 12:57 am Sports of The Times: Suspicion Is One Nemesis Armstrong Can’t OutpedalLance Armstrong is going to have a hard time blasting away from Floyd Landis, who has made some serious accusations.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2010 | 12:50 am Report: Ribery set to stay at BayernSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 May 2010 | 12:43 am Vantage Point: Federer Warms to Springtime in ParisA year after he won in Paris the last Grand Slam title he lacked, Roger Federer shared these memories in an interview.
Source: NYT > Sports | 21 May 2010 | 12:30 am Armstrong denies cheatingMIAMI (AP) -- Disgraced U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis revealed new cheating allegations in a series of messages to sponsors and officials, alleging that former teammate Lance Armstrong not only joined him in doping but taught others how to beat the system and paid an official to keep a failed test quiet.Source: SI.com | 21 May 2010 | 12:20 am Clayton Kershaw takes care of business in 4-1 Dodgers victoryThe 22-year-old left hander gives up just one run and strikes out seven in 7 1/3 innings against the Padres as L.A. wins its 10th game out of the last 11.A week and a half ago, Clayton Kershaw got himself and the Dodgers on track.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 May 2010 | 12:04 am Clayton Kershaw takes care of business in 4-1 Dodgers victoryThe 22-year-old left hander gives up just one run and strikes out seven in 7 1/3 innings against the Padres as L.A. wins its 10th game out of the last 11. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 May 2010 | 12:04 am Tulowitzki's HR backs Rockies' shutout of Astros Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one hit over seven innings and Troy Tulowitzki had a three-run homer as the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 4-0 on Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:55 pm Angels hit, then hang on to beat White Sox, 6-5Brian Fuentes saves it for a sharp Ervin Santana after Kevin Jepsen and Fernando Rodney almost blow a big lead in the eighth inning. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 11:55 pm Angels hit, then hang on to beat White Sox, 6-5Brian Fuentes saves it for a sharp Ervin Santana after Kevin Jepsen and Fernando Rodney almost blow a big lead in the eighth inning.Reporting from Chicago -- The Angels haven't had much use over the last week for Kevin Jepsen and Fernando Rodney, their starting pitchers either pitching nine innings or falling so far behind that the pair of setup men remained confined to the bullpen.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 11:55 pm Canadiens 5, Flyers 1: As Home Fans Roar, Montreal Proves It Can Dominate, TooThe Canadiens, who were shut out in the first two games of the series, were in control throughout in Game 3 against the Flyers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 11:50 pm Pena homers twice as Rays batter Yanks again Carlos Pena homered twice as the Rays battered the Yankees again on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:47 pm Controversial Norway ref retires from int'l dutySource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 11:47 pm Grant is the apparent favorite for West Ham jobSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 11:47 pm Walk-off slam caps Braves' comeback vs. Reds Brooks Conrad hit a pinch-hit grand slam to cap a seven-run ninth inning that gave the Braves a stunning 10-9 victory over the Reds.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:46 pm Habs end drought to cut Flyers' lead in East final Mike Cammalleri scored in the first period to end Montreal's two-game drought, leading the Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:44 pm Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo pars three playoff holes, advances in U.S. Open qualifying Cowboys' Tony Romo shoots 2-under 69 at local U.S. Open qualifier.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:40 pm Head of French Lab That Floyd Landis Criticized Feels VindicatedPierre Bordry, the president of France’s anti-doping agency, said Floyd Landis’s admission of doping was a result of the pressure the authorities put on him.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 11:40 pm Bayern and Inter: Europe's best teamsSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 11:35 pm Floyd Landis Admits Doping, And Implicates Top U.S. CyclistsFloyd Landis not only detailed his own doping practices, but he also said he watched Lance Armstrong and others inject use performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 11:31 pm Diamondbacks rally to defeat Giants 8-7 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 11:19 pm Diamondbacks rally to defeat Giants 8-7Conor Jackson scored the tiebreking run on a wild pitch with two outs in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a two-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with an 8-7...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 11:03 pm Diamondbacks 8, Giants 7Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:59 pm Lance Armstrong to Floyd Landis: 'I have nothing to hide' Lance Armstrong dismissed claims by Floyd Landis that Armstrong had been involved in doping during his cycling career.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 10:58 pm Mets 10, Nationals 7: Mets Head Home With a VictoryDespite an abbreviated start by John Maine, the Mets’ 10-7 victory over the Nationals sends them into a difficult six-game stretch on a positive note.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 10:57 pm Kershaw wins third in row, Dodgers beat Padres 4-1Clayton Kershaw pitched 7 1-3 gritty innings to win his third straight start and Garret Anderson delivered the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:57 pm Rays 8, Yankees 6: Carlos Pena Homers Twice as Rays Sweep YankeesThe Rays victory at Yankee Stadium completed a two-game sweep and doubled as a clinic of slugging (four home runs), opportunistic baserunning and robust pitching.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 10:45 pm After Lost Season, Oguchi Onyewu Has Something to ProveThose who say Oguchi Onyewu is not the same player he was before knee surgery are right, the United States defender said. He is even better.
Source: NYT > Sports | 20 May 2010 | 10:41 pm Wait is on for free agency, Lakers-Celtics finals (AP)AP - Doc Rivers knows his Boston Celtics aren't the NBA's biggest story right now.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 10:39 pm Joe Torre is limited in options for fifth starterWith Ramon Ortiz struggling while Vicente Padilla is out, the manager signals if he had to go with someone else, it would be Carlos Monasterios.Dodgers Manager Joe Torre on Thursday danced around the subject of who would be the team's fifth starting pitcher.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 10:27 pm Joe Torre is limited in options for fifth starterWith Ramon Ortiz struggling while Vicente Padilla is out, the manager signals if he had to go with someone else, it would be Carlos Monasterios. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:27 pm Internacional, Universidad de Chile into semisSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 10:11 pm Brian Cazeneuve: Habs right at home, back in seriesThere was nothing fluky about the Habs' 5-1 win over the Flyers in Game 3. No lucky bounces, no penalty breaks. Just a simple drubbing by a desperate team, writes Brian Cazeneuve.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 10:01 pm Seething Ortiz boils overThe smile is largely gone these days, the locker now a refuge instead of a stage. It used to be a beacon, drawing in teammates and media to a back corner of the Red Sox clubhouse filled with the bulk of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Magic touch missingThe Orlando Magic have won in Boston. In fact, they won the two regular-season meetings at TD Garden this season. They also won Game 1 and Game 7 in last year’s Eastern Conference finals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Doc’s prescription is for more humilityPaul Pierce found himself at the epicenter of two flashpoints yesterday. The Celtics captain was asked to address what he said (in his defiant postgame remarks) and didn’t say (in a provocative Twitter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Merloni is still a fan favoriteThe feeling in this space was that WEEI’s “The Big Show’’ lost a piece of its bond with listeners when Pete Sheppard, who played the everyman role to varying degrees of appeal but...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm He’s willing — not WelkerJulian Edelman knows what you’re thinking. And he’s had enough. It’s not that the second-year receiver doesn’t find the comparisons with Patriots All-Pro Wes Welker flattering...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm It’s time for Celtics to home inCall it the home-court disadvantage. The Celtics appear to be in control of the Eastern Conference finals after winning the first two games in Orlando. But recent history indicates that the Magic should...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Doubront on the up and upThe Red Sox wanted to challenge Felix Doubront in spring training and the schedule afforded them the perfect opportunity.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 May 2010 | 10:00 pm Sydney FC player has sex charges withdrawnSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 9:59 pm Lance Armstrong crashes, exits Tour of CaliforniaThe bloody collision involving teammate Levi Leipheimer and other riders sends the cyclist to the hospital. It comes soon after he denied allegations from former teammate Floyd Landis that he was involved with performance-enhancing drugs and blood doping.The bloody collision involving teammate Levi Leipheimer and other riders sends the cyclist to the hospital. It comes soon after he denied allegations from former teammate Floyd Landis that he was involved with performance-enhancing drugs and blood doping.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 9:35 pm Without Donovan, Galaxy beats FC Dallas 1-0Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 May 2010 | 9:31 pm Early goal lifts Galaxy past FC Dallas, 1-0Mike Magee scores in the 17th minute as the Galaxy remain unbeaten on the season.FRISCO, Texas -- Mike Magee scored in the 17th minute and the Galaxy, playing without stars Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle, beat FC Dallas 1-0 Thursday night to remain unbeaten.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 9:06 pm Source: Philaldephia 76ers, Doug Collins agree to terms The Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year deal with TV analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach, a source told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan on Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 9:05 pm Armstrong denies new doping accusations (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 8:57 pm AP Source: 76ers agree to terms with Collins (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 8:41 pm A very good day for Aussie Jason Day at Nelson (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 8:19 pm David Ortiz says media wrote him off during slump, vows he won't be pinch hit for again David Ortiz says media wrote him off when he was slumping earlier this season.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 8:00 pm Yes, they could sweep, but Lakers aren't talking trash about SunsKobe Bryant says L.A. needs to work on controlling the pace as series moves to Phoenix, where the Suns 'run much, much better.'Kobe Bryant says L.A. needs to work on controlling the pace as series moves to Phoenix, where the Suns 'run much, much better.'
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 7:47 pm Source: 76ers agree to terms with coach CollinsPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to terms with TV analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 7:43 pm Shaping World Cup squad: Difficult trims lie aheadSeven players in the U.S. camp will have to be left behind.Without question, the most interesting part of the U.S. World Cup training camp in New Jersey is also the most private.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 7:41 pm Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his interest in acquiring LeBron James Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his interest in acquiring LeBron James.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 7:18 pm Brett Favre hangs NFL future on Southern Miss Golden Eagles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre told the Golden Eagles on Thursday morning that if they can make it back to the College World Series for the second straight year, he will return for one more season in the NFL.Source: ESPN.com | 20 May 2010 | 7:14 pm Boxing champion Yonnhy Perez is not far removed from impoverished rootsHe will get $50,000 in bantamweight title defense at Staples Center against Abner Mares, sending most home to Colombia for family living in poor conditions. His pride and humility stand out.Yonnhy Perez is a world boxing champion, but there are no plans for HBO's "24/7" film crew to follow him. The wads of cash and lavish luxury cars that fellow unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. are inconceivable.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 7:00 pm Armstrong crashes, gets stitches (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 May 2010 | 6:34 pm USC's 2004 BCS title could be in jeopardy over Reggie Bush case, report saysReport cites a rule adopted by the BCS that calls for programs to surrender titles if they are found guilty of rules violations.Report cites a rule adopted by the BCS that calls for programs to surrender titles if they are found guilty of rules violations.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 6:31 pm Lakers need to cut a deal with Phil JacksonCoach has been left hanging during this postseason run, but he is the team's most valuable asset not named Kobe Bryant or Pau Gasol and should be paid accordingly.Coach has been left hanging during this postseason run, but he is the team's most valuable asset not named Kobe Bryant or Pau Gasol and should be paid accordingly.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 May 2010 | 6:23 pm Ref suspended for tossing ball at fan in OrlandoNEW YORK (AP) -- Referee Joe DeRosa has been suspended without pay for throwing a ball at a fan during halftime of an NBA playoff game in Orlando.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 6:12 pm Botha stars in tense S Africa winA fine all-round display from Johan Botha helps South Africa to a thrilling one-run win over West Indies in the second Twenty20 international.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 4:17 pm Favre tells So. Miss: I'll return if you get to CWSHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Brett Favre says he still isn't sure what he's doing next season, but he may have given some indication after visiting with the Southern Miss baseball team.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 2:58 pm Armstrong dismisses Landis claimsLance Armstrong has dismissed disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis's allegations that he saw the seven-time Tour de France winner use illegal drugs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 1:32 pm Aussie champs Federer, Serena enter Paris as top rankedSerena Williams and Roger Federer have much in common heading into the French Open. They are the top-ranked players in the world and aim to go 2 for 2 in Grand Slams this season.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:59 am Joe Lemire: Dodgers and Reds ride strong weeks to top 10 as Rays hold No. 1The Dodgers, Reds, Braves and Marlins made the biggest gains in this week's Power Rankings, but none of these fast risers could supplant the Rays from the top spot, writes Joe Lemire.Source: SI.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:56 am Doubles specialist King reaches Strasbourg semisVania King of the United States reached the semifinals of the Strasbourg International with a 6-4, 7-5 win Thursday over Anastasia Rodionova of Australia.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:45 am A Special Offer From Our SponsorSource: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2010 | 11:45 am Prandelli approached on Italy jobWorld champions Italy offer Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli the chance to succeed Marcello Lippi as national team boss after the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 May 2010 | 11:41 am Wozniacki quits injured, Li Na advances in WarsawTop-seeded Caroline Wozniacki retired with an injured ankle while trailing Zheng Jie of China 6-3 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Warsaw Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 May 2010 | 9:57 am Argentina's Mayer tops Baghdatis to reach Nice semisLeonardo Mayer of Argentina rallied to beat fifth-seeded Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 Thursday and reach the semifinals of the Open de Nice.
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