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Federer given No. 1 Wimbledon seed over NadalRoger Federer has been seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon ahead of Rafael Nadal.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:55 am Tennis No.1 Nadal to make Japan debut (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:08 am World Cup still struggling to catch fire (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:07 am Roger Federer gets No. 1 seeding ahead of Nadal (AP)AP - Roger Federer has been seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon ahead of Rafael Nadal.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 3:46 am Bat choice for top college coaches (AP)AP - The Associated Press asked coaches from the 24 U.S. college programs that have won 1,000 or more games since 1985 for their preferences on the type of bats used in competition. The results:Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 3:35 am Murray seeded fourth at WimbledonBritain's number one Andy Murray is seeded fourth at Wimbledon with defending champion and world number two Roger Federer named as top seed.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 3:26 am Maicon helps Brazil scrape opening winJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Maicon produced an astonishing goal out of the blue to set Brazil on their way to a 2-1 win over a stubborn North Korea and spare their blushes after a shockingly...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:59 am Carling Cup first round draw newsRelegated Portsmouth face a trip to League Two newcomers Stevenage in the first round of the Carling Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:45 am Lakers rout Celtics, force Game 7 in NBA finals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:07 am One game later and sad Slovakia a little wiserRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - A lack of experience cost Slovakia the chance to lead their World Cup group and the last-minute equalizer they conceded against New Zealand means they will need to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am Lakers 89, Celtics 67: Lakers Stroll Past Celtics and Into Game 7Kobe Bryant scored 26 points and had plenty of help from his teammates this time as the Lakers evened the N.B.A. finals series at three games apiece.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:48 am Under the radar, Glover goes for another US OpenA crowd of more than 100 reporters was still pouring out of the room after wrapping up an interview with Phil Mickelson when Lucas Glover replaced Mickelson behind the mike. If it...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:44 am Under the radar, Glover goes for another US Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:44 am Brazil breaks through NKorean defense to winBrazil needed almost an hour to break through the North Korean defense before pulling off a 2-1 win, while Didier Drogba and his broken right arm played in Ivory Coast's 0-0 draw against...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:39 am Brazil breaks through NKorean defense to win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:39 am US players vow no letup vs SloveniaAmerican fans were obsessing over England for six months, wondering how the Americans would stop Wayne Rooney. Well, they did. Now that the U.S. got past the English with a 1-1 tie, aSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:27 am 'Million moths' highlight Royals' odd rout of 'StrosKANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) There was catcher's interference and batter's interference.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:26 am Rays' Price becomes AL's first 10-game winnerATLANTA(AP) David Price kept getting into trouble. No problem.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:26 am Where are all the goals at the World Cup?This World Cup hasn't exactly been the greatest display of 'The Beautiful Game.' The tournament is just five days old, but the lack of goals is starting to become an issue, says Grant Wahl.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:26 am Lakers take charge early, even Finals at 3-3It's on to Game 7. Holding the Celtics to the second-lowest point total in NBA Finals history, the Lakers rolled to an 89-67 win to set up a decisive seventh game Thursday night in L.A.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:26 am Yankees rough up Halladay, thump Phillies 8-3NEW YORK(AP) Even after adding Roy Halladay , the Philadelphia Phillies can't seem to stop that New York Yankees lineup.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:26 am Late equalizer proves costly for NZ punterWELLINGTON (Reuters) - One New Zealander was far from happy when defender Winston Reid's last-gasp equalizer against Slovakia on Tuesday earned the country a first ever World Cup finals...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:20 am Ronaldo wins man of match in rough openerCristiano Ronaldo showed what made him a world player of the year, and what makes him a problem for Portugal's national team. FIFA's top player in 2008 hit a goalpost with what would...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:19 am Ian Thomsen: Lakers' romp sets stage for epic Game 7 showdownThanks, Lakers. Thanks, Celtics. Kobe Bryant & Co. routed the Celts 89-67, setting up a rare and potentially epic Game 7 between the NBA's two greatest franchises, says Ian Thomsen.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:15 am Lakers take NBA finals to deciderKobe Bryant stars as the LA Lakers beat Boston Celtics 89-67 to force a decisive seventh game in the NBA finals series.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:12 am Mickelson hoping for another memorable week (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am Disappointing year has Jones pondering retirementOne mighty swing brought it all back for Chipper Jones. The feeling of connecting with a pitch on the sweet spot of his bat. The sight of the ball soaring into the seats 400 feet away. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Disappointing year has Jones pondering retirement (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Long Drought in U.S. Open, but European Players Like Their OddsThere have been U.S. Open champions from Australia, Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand since 1970 but none from Europe, despite several near misses by golfers from Britain.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am Coach Tom Izzo rejects Cavs, sticks with SpartansMichigan State kept its man: Tom Izzo. The Cleveland Cavaliers were left with Plan B. Izzo turned down a chance to perhaps double his salary and possibly coach LeBron James in the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am Coach Tom Izzo rejects Cavs, sticks with Spartans (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am On Soccer: In Contrast to Italy, Germany Embraces Change in SoccerIn international soccer, Germany looks to be going for youth and integration while Italy favors tried and trusted players from the Italian leagues.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:50 am Mets 7, Indians 6: Santana Gets Victory as Offense Finally Comes ThroughThe Mets’ left-hander earned his first victory since May 23, a span that saw him throw 18 2/3 scoreless innings.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:50 am Goal: Drogba’s Cast Questioned by Opposing CoachLess than two weeks after surgery on his right arm, Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba played the final 24 minutes of the Elephants’ scoreless tie against Portugal.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:41 am Lakers roll Celtics to even Finals series at 3-3 Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and the Lakers emphatically extended the NBA Finals to a decisive seventh game with a 89-67 victory over the Celtics in Game 6 on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Yankees 8, Phillies 3: Yankees Rough Up Halladay in Phillies’ ReturnPhiladelphia’s newly acquired ace, Roy Halladay, allowed six runs and three homers as the Yankees took the opener in a rematch of the World Series.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Sports of The Times: Of Horns and Whines and the Humble EarplugUntil now, the long plastic horns have been blaring away all over South Africa, annoying just about everybody except the people blowing into them.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am U.S. Team’s Goal: Don’t Get Behind EarlyHaving given up the first goal in 7 of 10 World Cup qualifiers last year, the U.S. is hoping not to play catch-up against Slovenia on Friday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Brazil 2, North Korea 1: Brazil Gains a Cold Win Against North KoreaPerhaps it was too chilly for the beautiful game; Brazil ground out a workmanlike victory against lightly regarded North Korea.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Angels suffer another insult to add to injuryThey go down easily after learning that Erick Aybar has cartilage damage in knee. The Angels might yet trade for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:35 am Angels suffer another insult to add to injuryThey go down easily after learning that Erick Aybar has cartilage damage in knee.The Angels might yet trade for a first baseman. If they do, it might be too late to save their shortstop, and perhaps their season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:35 am Miami-Dade County changing name to Miami-Wade County from July 1-7 By unanimous vote, Miami-Dade County commissioners declared Tuesday that the area would be known as "Miami-Wade County" from July 1-7, a week that coincides with the start of NBA free agency.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:32 am Dodgers go swinging in the rain, beat Cincinnati, 12-0Hiroki Kuroda pitches both ends of two-hour, 24-minute delay and Rafael Furcal comes up big.Hiroki Kuroda pitches both ends of two-hour, 24-minute delay and Rafael Furcal comes up big.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am Dodgers go swinging in the rain, beat Cincinnati, 12-0Hiroki Kuroda pitches both ends of two-hour, 24-minute delay and Rafael Furcal comes up big. Hiroki Kuroda pitches...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am Fear of losing at World Cup dulls Day 5Fear of losing prevents stars from shining on Day 5 of World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:16 am Lakers make it one for allThey dominate Celtics from the start and force Game 7 with an 89-67 victory.They dominate Celtics from the start and force Game 7 with an 89-67 victory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:14 am Lakers make it one for allThey dominate Celtics from the start and force Game 7 with an 89-67 victory. They dominate Celtics from the start...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:14 am History says Lakers have to beat Celtics in seven gamesLakers, Celtics will meet again for all the marbles in Game 7.Lakers, Celtics will meet again for all the marbles in Game 7.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:03 am History says Lakers have to beat Celtics in seven gamesLakers, Celtics will meet again for all the marbles in Game 7. Lakers, Celtics will meet again for all the marbles...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:03 am ‘You got to have faith’Fans primed to celebrate the Boston Celtics' second NBA title in three years ended up crestfallen last night, as the Los Angeles Lakers forced a winner-take-all Game 7 tomorrow night with a decisive victory...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am AD:Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am Swisher, Yankees burn Halladay to down Phillies Nick Swisher and the New York Yankees handed Roy Halladay a rare thumping, beating the Philadelphia Phillies and their new ace 8-3 Tuesday night in a World Series rematch.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:43 pm Banahan given two-week banEngland wing Matt Banahan will miss the rest of the summer tour after being suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle against the Australian Barbarians.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:41 pm Dodgers' Chad Billingsley goes on disabled listUnable to throw his regularly scheduled bullpen session without discomfort in his right groin, the pitcher is told he would be sidelined for at least two weeks.Reporting from Cincinnati —
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:32 pm Dodgers' Chad Billingsley goes on disabled listUnable to throw his regularly scheduled bullpen session without discomfort in his right groin, the pitcher is told he would be sidelined for at least two weeks. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:32 pm And the World Cup prima donna award goes to ...Brazil might take the prize with its demands for bidets, ice cream and a specially heated pool. But other nations also aim to create an environment of comfort that may replicate home-field advantage. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:23 pm And the World Cup prima donna award goes to ...Brazil might take the prize with its demands for bidets, ice cream and a specially heated pool. But other nations also aim to create an environment of comfort that may replicate home-field advantage.The Brazilians demanded the water in their hotel pool be heated to exactly 90 degrees. And while coffee and cookies were fine, chocolate was banned.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:23 pm Somali Insurgents Detain Soccer FansSome analysts say the insurgents may be blocking Somalis from playing or watching games because it could divert the militia recruits from fighting.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:20 pm Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones to meet with team officials, then make announcement Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones told The Associated Press he was meeting with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and acknowledged that he's considering retirement.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:17 pm Arrieta pitches Orioles past Giants.Jake Arrieta gave up three hits over seven-plus innings, Adam Jones hit a home run and the Baltimore Orioles ended a four-game losing streak, beating the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Tuesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:09 pm Perkins goes out, and Boston's toughness followsKendrick Perkins went out and the Boston Celtics' toughness went right along with him. Perkins injured his right knee midway through the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night, and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:00 pm Tom Izzo rejects Cleveland Cavaliers, staying with Michigan State Spartans Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a chance to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers and perhaps LeBron James.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:26 pm Texas says it has 'long-term' commitment to Big 12 Texas officials say they are committed "long-term" to the Big 12.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:12 pm Haynesworth to skip minicamp, still wants tradeASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- For all that Mike Shanahan and Donovan McNabb have done to start a new era of positive vibes for the Washington Redskins, the offseason boycott of Albert Haynesworth has served as a 350-pound counterweight.Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:09 pm Chris Dufresne: Maybe conference expansion isn't for the bestThere are many reasons why super-conferences wouldn't be good for the game. Pacific 10 Commissioner Larry Scott...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:05 pm Chris Dufresne: Maybe conference expansion isn't for the bestThere are many reasons why super-conferences wouldn't be good for the game.Pacific 10 Commissioner Larry Scott was back in his Walnut Creek, Calif., office Tuesday, plotting his next move after almost moving a mountain.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:05 pm Agent: Albert Haynesworth wants trade from Washington Redskins Albert Haynesworth's unhappiness over the switch to a new defense has cast a shadow over the new Redskins. The saga comes to a head Wednesday, when the defensive lineman is required to report for the team's mandatory minicamp.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 9:47 pm Strike at World Cup stadiums has spreadJob action by a group of stadium stewards has spread to half of the tournament venues in South Africa.Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa — A strike by stadium stewards over pay had spread to half the World Cup venues by Tuesday, forcing police to bring in more than 1,000 officers to guarantee security for a night game between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 8:50 pm Steve Kerr says he's done as Phoenix Suns' general manager Steve Kerr is out as the Phoenix Suns' president of basketball operations and general manager, according to a report in The Arizona Republic.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 8:09 pm Brazil beats North Korea, 2-1, on a frigid nightBrazil contends with below-freezing temperatures, with six starters wearing gloves. Ten minutes into the second half, however, an improbable Maicon goal begins a thaw that leads to victory, but not before North Korea answers with a goal of its own.Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa — On a frigid night, with temperatures dipping to near freezing, it was soccer that almost fell victim to the cold.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:49 pm UCLA's Tyler Rahmatulla is out because of piling-on injuryThe sophomore second baseman will not get to play in College World Series after suffering a broken right wrist as the team celebrated its Super Regional-clinching win.The UCLA baseball team has been hit with a piling-on penalty.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:46 pm Carroll: NCAA's sanctions unfair to USC playersRENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Days after the NCAA trampled his former Southern California Trojans, coach Pete Carroll's mindset remains the same from afar.Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:31 pm Pete Carroll: NCAA off base with USC Trojans sanctions Pete Carroll says the NCAA had no basis for "really harsh" sanctions on the Southern California football program and reiterated that he didn't leave to escape penalties.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:23 pm Izzo turns down Cavs, will stay at MSUEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a chance to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers and perhaps LeBron James.Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:19 pm U.S. Open: Tiger Woods says his game's coming together Tiger Woods offered up a few quips, got testy about a question concerning the status of his marriage, shared his thoughts on the Pebble Beach course that he had not played since 2002, and discussed his record-setting U.S. Open victory here in 2000.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:01 pm A promise of TV money saved Big 12AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds says the school is happy with its decision to stay in the Big 12 Conference.Source: SI.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 6:33 pm Woods getting back in the grooveTiger Woods heads into this week's US Open insisting his career is finally returning to normal after seven turbulent months in his personal life.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 4:51 pm Day 5 at the World CupSee the best moments from Day 5 at the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 4:15 pm Westwood relishing US Open testLee Westwood is relishing the chance to win his first major on his "favourite course" at this week's US Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 4:10 pm Palacios brothers set Cup recordHonduras become the first country in World Cup history to have three brothers in their squad after calling up Jerry Palacios.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 3:55 pm Fair Game: Va-va-vuvuzelaYou'll love this week's episode.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 3:28 pm Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 in its World Cup openerAfter slow start, Brazil turns it on to put away North Korea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 2:29 pm Queiroz questions Drogba decisionPortugal coach Carlos Queiroz queries the decision to allow Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba to play against his side wearing a protective cast.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 1:08 pm Ljubicic, Ivanovic quickly knocked out in NetherlandsTop-seeded Ivan Ljubicic made an early exit from the Unicef Open, losing to Alejandro Falla 6-2, 7-6 (6) on Tuesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 12:54 pm A Special Offer From Our SponsorSource: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 12:54 pm LIVE: Brazil vs North KoreaAfter slow start, Brazil turns it to put away North Korea.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 12:12 pm Hingis considering return to play WTA Tour doublesMartina Hingis is still undecided about a return to the WTA Tour to play doubles, although she is considering teaming up with Lindsay Davenport.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:51 am Drogba's return confounds QueirozDidier Drogba made an unlikely return to action midway through the second half of Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Portugal on Tuesday, only 11 days after breaking his right arm.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 11:08 am Upson shrugs off Beckenbauer barbMatthew Upson says England will ignore Franz Beckenbauer's comments about their style of play and adopt the tactics to win games.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:42 am Drogba return can't prevent Ivory Coast-Portugal drawRonaldo comes close, but can't break Portugal-Ivory Coast deadlock.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 10:07 am Kiwis proud of 'best ever result'New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert describes his team's 1-1 draw with Slovakia as the greatest result in the country's football history.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jun 2010 | 9:34 am Broadcasters try to filter out vuvuzelasThe company that provides the broadcasting feed for the World Cup is doubling its audio filters to reduce the constant blaring buzz of vuvuzelas.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 9:06 am Dementieva pulls out of Wimbledon with calf injuryFifth-ranked Elena Dementieva has pulled out of Wimbledon with a calf injury.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 8:27 am Schiavone, Wozniacki ousted in Eastbourne first roundFrench Open champion Francesca Schiavone and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki lost first-round matches Tuesday at the Eastbourne International.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jun 2010 | 8:25 am New Zealand rallies for Slovakia drawWinston Reid scored in second-half injury time Tuesday, lifting New Zealand to a 1-1 draw with Slovakia.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 8:02 am LIVE: Ivory Coast vs PortugalRonaldo comes close, but can't break Portugal-Ivory Coast tie.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Jun 2010 | 7:41 am
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