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Aussie Cahill given one-match banAustralia's Tim Cahill can still play in the World Cup after receiving a one-match ban for being sent off against Germany.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 4:08 am Work is skipped, parties abound during World Cup (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 4:00 am Koreans seek to shock Argentina (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:57 am World Cup braces for possible early S.Africa exit (AP)AP - World Cup organizer Danny Jordaan says it's crucial that South African fans show enthusiasm for other teams if the home squad fails to advance to the second round.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:53 am Danny Boyle to oversee 2012 Olympic ceremony (AP)AP - Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of "Slumdog Millionaire," will oversee the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:24 am Chief: Strong LAPD presence at final Lakers game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:45 am N.F.L. Brings Expanded Season Proposal to UnionThe N.F.L.'s negotiating team brought a proposal for an 18-game regular season to the players association at their bargaining session on Wednesday, but no details were discussed.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:38 am Chelsea face West Brom in openerChelsea will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home match against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am Spain loses to Switzerland, Chile beats Honduras (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:35 am On Soccer: Surprising the World, and Almost BrazilThe World Cup crossed most of its ideological divides when Brazil, the No. 1 soccer nation of the last 50 years, played North Korea, whose team has played at this level only twice in that span.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am Sports of The Times: Soweto Celebrates Courage of Youth and Power of OneOn Youth Day, South Africa celebrates the life of Hector Pieterson, a symbol of a student uprising, who died on June 16, 1976.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am Game 7 Familiar to Celtics and Lakers, but Not to PlayersThe Celtics and the Lakers have reached this stage four times before, but not with this current crop of players.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am Tough conditions could put golfers on edge (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:08 am Tiger of old threatens to make Open appearance (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:02 am Fighting Off Distractions at the RangeIan Poulter has come up with a 21st-century solution to fighting off distractions while on the practice range.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am LAPD ready for Lakers victory crazinessIf the home team wins another NBA championship and fans start to go out of control, officials say they'll have plenty of personnel strategically placed to handle things.Along with the Boston Celtics fans scattered around the city, there's another contingent quietly dreading the idea of a Lakers victory Thursday night: the Los Angeles Police Department.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am Switzerland 1, Spain 0: Switzerland’s Defense Shuts Down Favored SpainThe Swiss relied on a stout defense, handing the Spanish, the European champions and a Cup favorite, only their second loss in 50 games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Seeing a Grandson Play in the Majors, if Not Very ClearlyBill Carter, 86, is legally blind, but sitting in the stands in Cleveland on Tuesday night, he could still recognize the Mets’ Chris Carter, his 27-year-old grandson, at the plate.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:30 am Giants' Lincecum K's 10, hit by line drive in win Tim Lincecum struck out 10 before getting hit in the back of his right shoulder by a line drive and leaving after six innings Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:28 am Sources: Police take gun belonging to Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison, the former Colts wide receiver whose role in a 2008 shooting is under investigation by the Philadelphia district attorney, was ordered to surrender a 9 mm handgun to police after a routine traffic stop on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:25 am Youngs & Lawes start for EnglandBen Youngs and Courtney Lawes will make their first starts for England in the second Test on Saturday, while Australia recall Matt Giteau and Will Genia.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:19 am Complicated Tango for Argentina’s Maradona and MessiComparisons between Lionel Messi and his coach, Diego Maradona, have complicated their relationship with their country and each other.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:11 am Lincecum hit by liner, leaves early in Giants' winLincecum hit by liner, leaves early in Giants' winSource: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:08 am Phillies chase Burnett as Moyer frustrates YanksPhillies chase Burnett as Moyer frustrates YanksSource: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:08 am Mickelson riding high heading into OpenSource: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:08 am Updated World Cup Power RankingsNow that all 32 teams have played at least one match in South Africa, Grant Wahl re-evaluates the World Cup field. And, after beating Spain, Switzerland is on the rise in Wahl's rankings.Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:08 am Answers, PleaseHe has been second five times, but has never won his national championship. Cameron Morfit says no questions are more central to the 110th U.S. Open than those about Phil Mickelson.Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:08 am Wales call on Thomas and BishopWales select flanker Gavin Thomas and centre Andrew Bishop to face New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday while Alun Wyn Jones comes back at lock.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am US expects to see itself in World Cup battle vs. SloveniaU.S. prepares to face its mirror image Friday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:35 pm Big Ten realignment causes schedule headaches Now that Nebraska has joined the Big Ten, the schedule-makers are facing some major headaches.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:27 pm Tom Stith, All-American at St. Bonaventure, Dies at 71Mr. Stith was the forward-center who brought St. Bonaventure University to national basketball prominence in the early 1960s, then overcame tuberculosis and played for the Knicks.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:26 pm Kendrick Perkins won't play, Doc Rivers saysBoston's coach rules out his starting center, who tore knee ligaments early in Game 6. Perkins says the torment of not playing in Game 7 of the NBA Finals will be worse than his physical pain. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:16 pm Kendrick Perkins won't play, Doc Rivers saysBoston's coach rules out his starting center, who tore knee ligaments early in Game 6. Perkins says the torment of not playing in Game 7 of the NBA Finals will be worse than his physical pain.Kendrick Perkins didn't sleep much Tuesday night. The question of "why" wouldn't let him. So, the Boston Celtics center tossed, turned and wondered about the injury that will keep him out of Thursday's Game 7 against the Lakers in the NBA Finals.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:16 pm Mets 8, Indians 4: Mets Win Their Sixth in a RowStrong pitching, timely hitting and bad opponents have given the Mets a big boost in the standings.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:09 pm Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins to sit Game 7 with torn knee ligaments Kendrick Perkins said he will miss Game 7 of the NBA Finals with torn ligaments in his right knee.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:05 pm Forlan brace helps Uruguay jolt S. African hopes Diego Forlan scored two goals, helping Uruguay to a 3-0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:02 pm Phils' Moyer, 47, oldest pitcher to beat Yanks Jamie Moyer became the oldest pitcher to beat the Yankees as the Phillies coasted on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:55 pm Clayton Kershaw pitches Dodgers to victoryLeft-hander goes into the eighth inning and gives up only one run in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati. Left-hander goes...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:55 pm Clayton Kershaw pitches Dodgers to victoryLeft-hander goes into the eighth inning and gives up only one run in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.Left-hander goes into the eighth inning and gives up only one run in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:55 pm New Orleans Saints celebrate title again with ring ceremony The New Orleans Saints aren't done celebrating last season's Super Bowl title quite yet.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:46 pm A makeshift Angels infield makes it happen in 5-1 winJoel Pineiro, who depends on his sinker, is backed by catcher at first, second baseman at third and third basemen at shortstop. Bobby Wilson hits first major-league homer, a three-run shot.If your son is Bobby Wilson, please stop reading now.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:44 pm A makeshift Angels infield makes it happen in 5-1 winJoel Pineiro, who depends on his sinker, is backed by catcher at first, second baseman at third and third basemen at shortstop. Bobby Wilson hits first major-league homer, a three-run shot. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:44 pm If not Tiger Woods, then who will win U.S. Open?Rory McIlroy is being talked about at Pebble Beach, where Woods romped in 2000. But his circumstances have changed lately.Reporting from Pebble Beach — It has been 10 years since the U.S. Open Championship last touched shore at storied Pebble Beach, and it would be understatement to say a lot has changed since Tiger Woods won here, incredibly, by 15 shots.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:42 pm If not Tiger Woods, then who will win U.S. Open?Rory McIlroy is being talked about at Pebble Beach, where Woods romped in 2000. But his circumstances have changed lately. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:42 pm Saints celebrate title again with ring ceremony (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:29 pm Oswalt's arm, Michaels' 3 RBIs lead Astros over KC (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:11 pm Bill Dwyre: Welcome to the U.S. House of PainIt's better known as the U.S. Open, where organizers pride themselves on making things as tough as possible on the competitors.The annual U.S. Golf Assn.'s declaration of war on the world's best golfers took place here Wednesday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:07 pm Oswalt's arm, Michaels' 3 RBIs lead Astros over KCRoy Oswalt pitched seven solid innings and Jason Michaels drove in three runs Wednesday night, leading the Houston Astros past the Kansas City Royals 4-2. One night after the Royals...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:06 pm Pac-10 invites Utah; source says Utes to accept Utah will join the Pac-10 Conference as its 12th team, with an announcement coming as soon as Friday, a source tells ESPN.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:06 pm Astros 4, Royals 2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:05 pm It's do-or-die time for the LakersIf they win Game 7 against Boston for second straight title, it significantly improves chances the group will stay long enough to earn more. If they lose, that hope dies and everyone may scatter. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:30 pm It's do-or-die time for the LakersIf they win Game 7 against Boston for second straight title, it significantly improves chances the group will stay long enough to earn more. If they lose, that hope dies and everyone may scatter.If they win Game 7 against Boston for second straight title, it significantly improves chances the group will stay long enough to earn more. If they lose, that hope dies and everyone may scatter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:30 pm Saints celebrate title again with ring ceremonyApparently, a diamond encrusted fleur-de-lis is a Saints player's best friend. "It's pretty incredible," Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees said of his new championship ring, which team members...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:21 pm Utah is expected to join Pacific 10 ConferenceThe Utes are Commissioner Larry Scott's primary target to become the conference's 12th member, after Colorado joined last week. How a divisional split might work has not been announced. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:19 pm Utah is expected to join Pacific 10 ConferenceThe Utes are Commissioner Larry Scott's primary target to become the conference's 12th member, after Colorado joined last week. How a divisional split might work has not been announced.The Pacific 10 Conference's Plan B appears set. Utah is expected to announce it will become the league's 12th member during a noon PDT news conference Thursday at Rice-Eccles Stadium on campus.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:19 pm Baker strikes out 12 and Twins beat Rockies 2-1Scott Baker struck out a career-high 12 over seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite hitting into three more double plays, held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 Wednesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:09 pm Vargas helps Mariners edge Cardinals 2-1Jason Vargas stymied the St. Louis Cardinals into the eighth inning and Matt Holliday failed again in the clutch in the Seattle Mariners' 2-1 victory that prevented a three-game sweep on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:08 pm Mariners 2, Cardinals 1Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:08 pm Twins 2, Rockies 1Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 9:02 pm Dodgers escape late-inning jam to rout RedsCINCINNATI (Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw pitched seven strong innings and his bullpen got a crucial double-play in the eighth to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-2 victory over the CincinnatiSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:55 pm Ticket demand for Lakers-Celtics' Game 7 is off the chartsStub.Hub.com says it is the most-sought-after NBA Finals ticket in its 10-year history. The average asking price of more than $1,100 a ticket double what it was for last year's Lakers-Orlando Finals.Boston forward Glen Davis stated it simply Wednesday in assessing a Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals Game 7: "This is what the NBA wants. This is what the fans want."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:51 pm Ticket demand for Lakers-Celtics' Game 7 is off the chartsStub.Hub.com says it is the most-sought-after NBA Finals ticket in its 10-year history. The average asking price of more than $1,100 a ticket double what it was for last year's Lakers-Orlando Finals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:51 pm 'Comeback kids' lead Wimbledon challengeAs the Williams sisters begin to dream of another year of Wimbledon glory, they would be wise not to underestimate the challenge from comeback kids Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters. VenusSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:50 pm Cubs 6, Athletics 2Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:42 pm Tennis Classic at Cowboys Stadium gets called offThe Cowboys Tennis Classic, scheduled for July 10 at Cowboys Stadium, has been called off.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:16 pm Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announces Kansas City to host 2012 All-Star Game Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be played in Kansas City.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 7:14 pm No holes in Swiss D: Switzerland shocks Spain Switzerland 1, Spain 0Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 6:55 pm Selig awards 2012 All-Star Game to Kansas CityKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says the 2012 Major League All-Star Game will be played in Kansas City.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 6:37 pm Discordant note pervades World CupSouth Africa loses on 34th anniversary of nation-altering youth march, and favorite Spain also falls. But sense of disquiet runs deeper, and includes protests, robberies, low scores and odd ball.South Africa loses on 34th anniversary of nation-altering youth march, and favorite Spain also falls. But sense of disquiet runs deeper, and includes protests, robberies, low scores and odd ball.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jun 2010 | 6:18 pm Discordant note pervades World CupSouth Africa loses on 34th anniversary of nation-altering youth march, and favorite Spain also falls. But sense of disquiet runs deeper, and includes protests, robberies, low scores and odd ball. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 6:18 pm Doubront to make debut for Red Sox on FridayPitcher Felix Doubront (DOO'-brahnt) will make his major league debut Friday for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Dodgers .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 5:58 pm NFL's 18-game season idea 'gaining momentum'NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL and union officials have met for the first time since February and discussed adding two games to the regular season.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:52 pm Tabarez hails Uruguay phenomenonUruguay coach Oscar Tabarez describes his side as a "phenomenon" after their 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts South Africa puts them top of Group A.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:50 pm Thursday's gossip columnValencia's David Silva wants Premier League move, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:49 pm Pac-10 invites Utah to become 12th league teamSALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Pac-10 is inviting the University of Utah to become the 12th member of the conference.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:28 pm Celtics' Perkins will miss Game 7 with knee injuryLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Boston center Kendrick Perkins' sprained right knee will keep him out of Game 7 of the NBA finals.Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 3:32 pm 'Skins rip HaynesworthASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- On the day he signed his $100 million contract, Albert Haynesworth famously said: "You're not going to remember Albert Haynesworth as a bust."Source: SI.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 3:28 pm Maradona criticizes Pele, PlatiniDiego Maradona made stinging comments about fellow football greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday after the pair criticized Maradona's performance as Argentina coach.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:37 pm Uruguay beats South Africa 3-0 at World CupDiego Forlan's two goals sink South Africa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:29 pm Dutch fans released after miniskirt flapTwo Dutch women were released on bail Wednesday after facing charges that they broke a law covering ambush marketing by wearing minidresses promoting a brewery at a World Cup match.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:27 pm Modi to sue ECB chairman ClarkeSuspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi is to sue England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke for libel.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:20 pm Police will be out in full force for Lakers-Celtics Game 7Police chief says hundreds of extra officers will be deployed in an attempt to dissuade fans from gathering outside Staples Center. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jun 2010 | 2:11 pm Swiss coach hails 'historic' winSwitzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says his team "made history" with a shock 1-0 win over pre-tournament favourites Spain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:14 pm Day 6 at the World Cup photosPlayers go above and beyond in Day 6 action.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 1:13 pm Capello slams 'worst ever ball'England coach Fabio Capello believes the World Cup ball is "the worst he has ever seen".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:25 pm LIVE: South Africa vs UruguayDiego Forlan?s two goals sink South Africa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:21 pm Swiss show world how to beat SpainSwiss provide blueprint for success against World Cup favorite Spain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 12:13 pm Henin reaches Den Bosch quartersJustine Henin reaches the quarter-finals of the Unicef Open following a 6-3 6-3 win over Italy's Roberta Vinci.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:30 am Henin shows old skills on grass, makes Holland quartersTop-seeded Justine Henin has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Unicef Open in her first grass-court tournament in three years.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 11:11 am Spain shocked by Switzerland in openerSwitzerland stuns World Cup favorite Spain in opener.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 10:01 am Stosur, Azarenka reach quarterfinals at EastbourneFrench Open finalist Samantha Stosur and fifth-seeded Kim Clijsters reached the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne International with contrasting performances Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 8:30 am LIVE: Spain vs SwitzerlandSwitzerland stuns Cup favorite Spain in opener.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Jun 2010 | 7:51 am Murray to skip crucial Davis Cup playoff against TurkeyAndy Murray will not play in Britain's Davis Cup relegation playoff against Turkey next month.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 7:01 am Former No. 1 Muster, 42, returns to ATP circuitAustrian tennis great and former No. 1 Thomas Muster has announced his comeback to the ATP circuit at age 42 - 11 years after playing his last match on the professional tour.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 6:57 am Federer given No. 1 Wimbledon seed over NadalRoger Federer was seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday ahead of Rafael Nadal in a reverse of their world rankings.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jun 2010 | 4:55 am
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