Niemi, Blackhawks beat Flyers 2-1, take 2-0 lead (AP)

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, cools off during a stop in play against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals Monday, May 31, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - Antti Niemi was unflappable as the Stanley Cup finals turned defensive in Game 2. Different style of game from the opener, yet another victory for the Chicago Blackhawks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jun 2010 | 4:12 am

Lind hits two-run homer as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-2 (AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind (26) celebrates with Aaron Hill after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, May 31, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)AP - Brandon Morrow pitched seven strong innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve their 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jun 2010 | 4:11 am

Skrtel makes final Slovakia squad

Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss gambles on the fitness of four players, including Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, in his 23-man World Cup squad.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:52 am

Brazil trying to overcome anxiety ahead of WCup


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:49 am

Counterfeit merchandise business booming in Africa


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:45 am

Who you callin' NY?! Super Bowl 2014 is in Jersey (AP)

FILE -- In this Tuesday, May 25, 2010 file photo, people react with signs and cheers in Times Square in New York after NFL owners voted to put the 2014 Super Bowl football game at the new Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The 2014 Super Bowl will be played in New Jersey_ but one might not know it from media coverage of the announcement. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, file)AP - It's a geographical fact: The 2014 Super Bowl will be played in New Jersey — not in New York.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:43 am

McCarthy dropped by South Africa

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira drops West Ham striker Benni McCarthy from his final 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:38 am

Who you callin' NY?! Super Bowl 2014 is in Jersey

The 2014 Super Bowl will be played in New Jersey _ but one might not know it based on the media coverage of the announcement. From tabloid headlines last week that proclaimed "Super Bowl
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:31 am

Slovakia names final 23-man World Cup squad


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:27 am

Fearless NHRA Drag Racer and Heir to Hair Care Fortune, Alexis DeJoria, Retains TransMedia For Adrenaline Pumping PR


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:20 am

South Africa axe striker McCarthy for World Cup (AFP)

Bafana Bafana (The Boys, nickname of the South African national football team) striker Benni McCarthy pictured during a training session in Johannesburg on May 20. South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira axed West Ham striker McCarthy Tuesday as he named his 23-man World Cup squad.(AFP/File/Alexander Joe)AFP - South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira axed West Ham striker Benni McCarthy Tuesday as he named his 23-man World Cup squad.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jun 2010 | 3:10 am

Blackhawks 2, Flyers 1: Blackhawks Take 2-0 Lead Over Flyers in Finals

Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart in the second period to lead Chicago to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals.



Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 2:40 am

St Nicholas Abbey to miss Derby

Long-time favourite St Nicholas Abbey is ruled out of the Epsom Derby on Saturday with a "slight muscle injury".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 2:12 am

Live text - World Cup squad news

England boss Fabio Capello names his 23-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, after waiting for the verdict on Gareth Barry's fitness test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 2:02 am

Padres 18, Mets 6: Mets’ Perez Gets Call, but By Then All Was Said and Done

Mets Manager Jerry Manuel, critical of Oliver Perez in pregame comments, turned to the former starter for the final innings of a blowout loss.



Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 1:20 am

Rugby star Folau makes switch to Aussie Rules

Israel Folau, one of Australian rugby league's hottest properties, said Tuesday he will switch codes to play Australian Rules. The Tongan-born 21-year-old said he would leave National...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am

Chicago punches way to 2-0 series lead (AP)

Chicago Blackhawks players salute the crowd after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals Monday, May 31, 2010, in Chicago. The Blackhawks lead the series 2-0. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)AP - A championship series in spring around here used to mean one thing, and one thing only.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jun 2010 | 1:05 am

Chicago punches way to 2-0 series lead

A championship series in spring around here used to mean one thing, and one thing only. Basketball. There's a reason, after all, the United Center is still called "The House That...
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Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4: Dodgers Beat Diamondbacks on Balk by Vasquez

A balk by Esmerling Vasquez allowed Casey Blake to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the last-place Diamondbacks.



Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Padres C Torrealba placed on restricted list

San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba (yohr-VEET' tohr-ee-AL'-bah) has been placed on the restricted list for personal reasons and is expected to be away from the team for at least...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:56 am

South Korea name World Cup squad

South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo names two English-based players in his 26-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:51 am

Dodgers slip by D-backs thanks to walk-off balk

A balk by Esmerling Vasquez allowed Casey Blake to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:29 am

Wales poised to name team

Wales boss Warren Gatland is to name his team on Tuesday to face South Africa at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:28 am

Back-to-back goals help Blackhawks stop Flyers

Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart late in the second period, Antti Niemi had 33 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:23 am

Blackhawks beat Flyers for 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup finals

Philadelphia remembers too late to be aggressive, and Chicago uses two second-period goals 28 seconds apart for a 2-1 victory in Game 2.

Reporting from Chicago



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:15 am

Blackhawks beat Flyers for 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup finals

Philadelphia remembers too late to be aggressive, and Chicago uses two second-period goals 28 seconds apart for a 2-1 victory in Game 2. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:15 am

Sidebar: A Supreme Court Lineup Packed With Baseball Fans

The current justices are maintaining a long tradition of intense devotion to the national pastime at the Supreme Court.



Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:01 am

Dodgers' win is a balk in the park

Casey Blake prods Arizona reliever into illegal move with two out in ninth, resulting in the winning run. Casey...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am

Dodgers' win is a balk in the park

Casey Blake prods Arizona reliever into illegal move with two out in ninth, resulting in the winning run.

Casey Blake prods Arizona reliever into illegal move with two out in ninth, resulting in the winning run.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am

Jimenez (10-1) blanks Giants, lowers ERA to 0.78

SAN FRANCISCO(AP) Ubaldo Jimenez felt the hype from Denver to the Dominican Republic. From his Facebook friends near and far, and even over the e-mail channels.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:42 pm

Braves beat slumping Phils, pull into NL East lead

ATLANTA(AP) Chipper Jones knows the Philadelphia Phillies ' lineup is too potent to stay quiet for long.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:42 pm

Dodgers down D'backs thanks to 9th-inning balk

LOS ANGELES(AP) A blunder on the basepaths nearly cost the Los Angeles Dodgers . But they got lucky with an even bigger mistake by the Arizona Diamondbacks .
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:42 pm

'Hawks score two in 28 seconds, Niemi does the rest

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals did not offer many goals, but it did result in another Blackhawks win. Two goals just 28 seconds apart lifted Chicago to a 2-1 win and 2-0 series lead.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:42 pm

Brian Cazeneuve: 'Hawks owe Niemi a debt of gratitude for Game 2 win

The Stanley Cup finals have gone from run-and-gun to stall-and-crawl, says Brian Cazeneuve, and that's fine with the Blackhawks. Chicago won 2-1 in Game 2 and leads the Flyers 2-0.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:33 pm

Interactif Joins Field for Belmont Stakes

The trainer Todd Pletcher decided to give Interactif, a son of Broken Vow, a chance after an impressive workout.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:30 pm

Sports Briefing | Olympics: Safety of Luge and Bobsled Track for 2014 Games to Be Reviewed

The International Olympic Committee said a “neutral expert” would review the safety of the luge and bobsled track being built for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:30 pm

Sports Briefing | Tennis: Stanford Wins Two Titles

Stanford won two more N.C.A.A. titles as Bradley Klahn won the men’s singles championship, and his teammates Hilary Barte and Lindsay Burdette won the women’s doubles crown.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:30 pm

Hairston's slam leads Padres over Mets

Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a grand slam in the second inning and Chase Headley had a homer among his four hits as the San Diego Padres set the scoring record for Petco Park in an 18-6 victory...
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Padres 18, Mets 6


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 May 2010 | 11:24 pm

Mets’ Path to Victory Starts With Reyes on Base

Since 2005, the Mets are 266-109 when Jose Reyes scores, a gaudy .709 winning percentage, including an 18-5 mark this season.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:20 pm

Blue Devils 6, Fighting Irish 5: Sudden Title for Duke Comes After Long Road

The victory gave Duke its first lacrosse title, breaking up the monopoly that Syracuse, Princeton, Johns Hopkins and Virginia had held on the sport.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:20 pm

McCarthy left out of SAfrica WCup squad


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 11:17 pm

Slovakia picks final 23-man World Cup squad


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 11:13 pm

Racing Silks in Every Color, Provided You Wear a Small

With myriad colors and designs — more than 31,000 in New York — racing silks help thoroughbred fans keep track of the horses.



Source: NYT > Sports | 31 May 2010 | 11:11 pm

Slovakia names final 23-man World Cup squad


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 11:07 pm

Franchitti pockets $2.8 million for Indy 500 win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis 500 victory dinner quickly became a tribute to Dario Franchitti's dominance.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 10:52 pm

3 axed from S.Korean World Cup squad, Lee survives

South Korean coach Huh Jung-Moo cut three players from his World Cup squad on Tuesday, but former Middlesbrough striker Lee Dong-Gook survived the axe. Huh slimmed down his South...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 May 2010 | 10:41 pm

Homers send Twins to 5th straight win

Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel homered on consecutive pitches, Delmon Young hit a two-run shot and the Minnesota Twins held on to tie their season-high with their fifth consecutive...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 May 2010 | 10:40 pm

Twins 5, Mariners 4


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 31 May 2010 | 10:37 pm

Sharapova, Henin sizzle in drizzle, Serena survives (AFP)

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their women's third round match in the French Open tennis championship at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Justine Henin dropped her first French Open set since 2005 on Saturday as the four-time champion's duel with Sharapova was suspended overnight, with the tie poised for a tense, last set shootout.(AFP/Boris Horvat)AFP - Justine Henin dropped her first French Open set since 2005 on Saturday as the four-time champion's duel with Maria Sharapova was suspended overnight, with the tie poised for a tense, last set shootout.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 May 2010 | 10:15 pm

Jackson is already talking some ‘smack’

Did you expect a pre-Finals news conference to pass without Lakers coach Phil Jackson taking a jab at the Celtics ? When questioned about potential physical play in the series, Jackson took his first swing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 10:09 pm

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has fluid drained from knee

Bynum, who had put off the procedure for weeks, has 2 1/2 ounces of fluid removed from his right knee, in which there is torn cartilage. The team hopes the reduction in swelling will decrease Bynum's pain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has fluid drained from knee

Bynum, who had put off the procedure for weeks, has 2 1/2 ounces of fluid removed from his right knee, in which there is torn cartilage. The team hopes the reduction in swelling will decrease Bynum's pain and increase his mobility.

Bynum, who had put off the procedure for weeks, has 2 1/2 ounces of fluid removed from his right knee, in which there is torn cartilage. The team hopes the reduction in swelling will decrease Bynum's pain and increase his mobility.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 10:00 pm

Past perfect, present tense

So, here we are again, Celtics - Lakers , NBA Finals. Basketball’s bicoastal grudge match is all set to be renewed anew. The germane word is new. Boston Celtics - NBA Finals...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 9:46 pm

From coast to coast, drive remains the same

They ran into each other at a crosswalk near Paul Pierce’s complex in Los Angeles not long after the Lakers won the title last season. The Celtics’ season had been over for weeks, and Pierce...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 9:45 pm

Fantasy matchup would be unreal

The Celtics have won nine of 11 NBA Finals against the Lakers , making this not so much a rivalry as a domination. Boston Celtics - NBA Finals - Los Angeles Lakers - NBA - Sport
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 9:44 pm

All signs are positive for Beltre, Red Sox

Adrian Beltre made a business decision when he signed with the Red Sox in January. Fenway Park was just another ballpark as far as he was concerned and there were no family or friends in the area. Some...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 9:41 pm

Washington Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg to make debut against Pirates on June 8

The Washington Nationals say prized prospect Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his major league debut against Pittsburgh on June 8.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 9:17 pm

Stanley Cup finals: Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Ladd remains out, misses Game 2

Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd missed Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final in Chicago Monday night with an undisclosed injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 9:06 pm

Live Action from Game 2 of Stanley Cup finals (AP)

AP - Two to go.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 May 2010 | 9:05 pm

Better chalk it up

Doc Rivers said the Celtics will have to overcome Phil Jackson’s coaching to defeat the Lakers for their second title in three years. Phil Jackson - Boston Celtics - Doc...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 8:34 pm

Lakers' Bynum has knee drained before NBA finals (AFP)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has had fluid drained from his right knee, days before the start of the NBA finals. He has started all 16 of the Lakers postseason games, but has been hindered by a meniscus tear.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Ronald Martinez)AFP - Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum had fluid drained from his right knee on Monday, days before the start of the NBA finals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 May 2010 | 8:33 pm

Lackey staying under control

The statistics suggest John Lackey is having control problems. He is averaging 4.4 walks per nine innings, the highest rate of his career and two walks greater than last season.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 May 2010 | 8:30 pm

Celtics' Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce play it cool

Boston's coach and its star forward say all the right things, praising the Lakers' Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and, yes, Ron Artest. But those are the only two Celtics in a limited media session.

Boston's coach and its star forward say all the right things, praising the Lakers' Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and, yes, Ron Artest. But those are the only two Celtics in a limited media session.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 8:20 pm

Braves keep Phillies in funk, move atop NL East

Chipper Jones and Troy Glaus homered to back a strong start by Tommy Hanson and help the Braves move into first place in the NL East with a 9-3 victory over the slumping Phillies.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 8:18 pm

2010 NBA free agents: Amare Stoudemire expects to join in summit

The Phoenix Suns spoke of the joys of the season and the hopes that it was only the beginning. Whether that future would include Amare Stoudemire is the big uncertainty.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 8:13 pm

Jimenez counts to 10, outduels Lincecum for win

Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors' first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday's highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 8:06 pm

UCLA hosting possibly toughest NCAA baseball regional

The regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium is the only one that has three top-25 teams. UCLA is eighth, UC Irvine is 21st and Louisiana State is 23rd.

UCLA, rewarded as a regional host for its breakout season, may have drawn the toughest matchup of the NCAA baseball playoffs when the 64-team field was announced Monday.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 8:05 pm

Lakers' Bynum has knee drained, will likely play

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's troublesome right knee has been drained of excess fluid.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 8:01 pm

T.J. Simers: Angels owner Arte Moreno is one of those nice guys

He is competitive but puts winning in its proper perspective. He uses common sense to make decisions and studies how successful franchises and owners get things done. He sounds too good to be true.

From Tempe, Ariz.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 7:54 pm

Duke drops Notre Dame in OT for first NCAA men's lacrosse title

Duke won its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship in dramatic fashion, defeating Notre Dame 6-5 Monday on a goal by C.J. Costabile with five seconds gone in sudden-death overtime.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 7:50 pm

Driver Mike Conway's Indy 500 dream turned into a nightmare

After leading late in the race, the 26-year-old Briton was involved in a terrible crash, suffering serious injuries that will prevent him from getting behind the wheel for at least three months.

Reporting from Indianapolis -- Mike Conway quickly went from experiencing the moment IndyCar drivers dream about — leading the Indianapolis 500 late in the race — to suffering one of their worst nightmares.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 7:45 pm

Strasburg to make debut against Pirates on June 8 (AP)

FILE - In this April 16, 2010, file photo, Harrisburg Senators starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during a Double-A baseball game against the New Britain Rock Cats in Harrisburg, Pa. The Washington Nationals said Monday, May 31, that their prized pitching prospect will make his major league debut against Pittsburgh on June 8 at Nationals Park. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)AP - Stephen Strasburg is ready — and so is the Washington Nationals' ticket office.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 May 2010 | 7:42 pm

It's official: Strasburg to start for Nats on June 8

HOUSTON (AP) -- Stephen Strasburg is finally ready.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 7:29 pm

2010 French Open: Jusine Henin falls, Roland Garros win streak ends at 24 matches

Four-time French Open champion Justine Henin was upset in the fourth round Monday by Australian Samantha Stosur, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 7:24 pm

Basso can't wait for Tour de France (AFP)

Italy's Ivan Basso celebrates on the podium after winning the 93rd Giro of Italia, on May 30, 2010. Basso has promised to compete with the few real contenders for cycling's prestigious yellow jersey after pledging to race the Tour de France in July.(AFP/Luk Beines)AFP - Recently-crowned Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso has promised to compete with the few real contenders for cycling's prestigious yellow jersey after pledging to race the Tour de France in July.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 May 2010 | 7:07 pm

2010 World Cup: U.S. team arrives in South Africa

The U.S. World Cup team has arrived in Johannesburg following a 17-hour flight.
Source: ESPN.com | 31 May 2010 | 6:35 pm

South Korea names 23-man squad for World Cup


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 6:27 pm

Angels power past Kansas City, 7-1

Juan Rivera, Maicer Izturis and Mike Napoli hit homers for Angels. Ervin Santana gives up seven hits in seven innings, and has what Royals Manager Ned Yost calls 'the best slider we've seen all year.'

Reporting from Kansas City, Mo. -- The Angels were a man down and still went on a power play Monday, kicking off a 14-game trip by smacking three home runs — by Juan Rivera, Maicer Izturis and Mike Napoli — in a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Kauffman Stadium.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 6:05 pm

Justine Henin's French Open winning streak bites the dust

The recently un-retired Belgian falls in fourth round to Samantha Stosur of Australia, ending her 24-match win streak at the clay-court Grand Slam, an event she has won four times. Top-ranked Serena Williams advances and will face Stosur in a quarterfinal.

PARIS — Justine Henin kept saying it, even if no one was listening.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 5:50 pm

Mokoena marks landmark in SA rout

South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena, on his 100th appearance, leads Bafana Bafana to a convincing 5-0 victory over Guatemala.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 May 2010 | 4:57 pm

Injured Bolt out of New York race

World and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will miss the Diamond League meeting in New York on 12 June because of an inflamed Achilles tendon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 May 2010 | 4:55 pm

Chile sees an opportunity to rise from the rubble and prevail

The country that last played the World Cup 12 years ago looks to Humberto Suazo, who led his team to victory hours after February's earthquake. History hints that more triumphs could be on the horizon.

Reporting from Herzogenaurach, Germany -- It was a simple gesture. Yet it had a grand impact.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 May 2010 | 4:55 pm

Stanford takes two more NCAA championships

The tennis trophy room at Stanford University, already crowded with the hardware from dozens of champions, will have to make room for more.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 31 May 2010 | 4:50 pm

South Africa hammer Guatemala 5-0


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 4:35 pm

Greatest moments from the 2006 World Cup

If you don't have World Cup fever yet, maybe reliving the best of 2006 will help.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 3:20 pm

US World Cup team arrives in South Africa


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 31 May 2010 | 3:15 pm

Stosur stuns 4-time French champ Henin

PARIS (AP) -- Needing one point for an upset win over Justine Henin at the French Open, Sam Stosur wavered, hitting a double-fault.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 3:03 pm

Valverde given global doping ban

Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde is hit with a two-year worldwide doping ban.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 May 2010 | 11:59 am

U.S. lands in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The U.S. World Cup team has arrived in Johannesburg following a 17-hour flight.
Source: SI.com | 31 May 2010 | 11:31 am

Strauss hails Finn after victory

England captain Andrew Strauss hails the performance of man of the match Steven Finn after beating Bangladesh by eight wickets at Lord's.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 May 2010 | 10:26 am

Tsonga to be out at least 10 days after hip injury

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could miss the grass-court season after injuring his right hip during the French Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 31 May 2010 | 9:55 am

Djokovic knocks out Ginepri, American men from French

Sam Stosur sidelined Justine Henin 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round Monday, ending the four-time French Open champion's streak of 24 consecutive victories at Roland Garros. Stosur's opponent in the quarterfinals will be top-ranked Serena Williams, who beat Shahar Peer 6-2, 6-2.

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Serena Williams - French Open - Justine Henin - Shahar Pe'er - Samantha Stosur
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 31 May 2010 | 6:35 am