Friday's World Cup round-up

Zinedine Zidane hits out at Raymond Domenech after France defeat
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 4:06 am

Look for Them at the Top

The United States Open begins Thursday at Pebble Beach with five golfers standing out as favorites.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:28 am

Murray to face Hajek at Wimbledon

British number one Andy Murray will play world number 80 Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic in the first round at Wimbledon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:25 am

James should start - Grobbelaar

Former Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobbelaar urges England coach Fabio Capello to play David James in the World Cup Group C match against Algeria on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:16 am

Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant holds his MVP trophy following the Lakers victory in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. Bryant's pursuit of his fifth championship ring was a masterful performance where he proved to the Boston Celtics that he can beat you multiple ways.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)AP - Kobe Bryant sprinted after the ball which Lamar Odom joyously flung downcourt to burn the remaining seconds in Game 7 of the NBA finals. While the celebration started behind him, Bryant chased it down and then held it aloft to his teammates.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:03 am

Rasheed Wallace tries to talk to officials after Game 7 loss

Rasheed Wallace tried to talk to the referees after the Celtics lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:00 am

Lakers beat Celtics for 16th NBA title (AFP)

Los Angeles Lakers Derek Fisher (centre) and MVP Kobe Bryant (right) hold the team and MVP trophies after winning Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals to clinch the Championship at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Celtics 83-79 for their 16th franchise title.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)AFP - The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 16th championship title as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol paced the attack with a nail-biting victory over the Boston Celtics.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:49 am

Jubilant celebration turns rowdy in areas of LA (AP)

A Los Angeles Police Department officer tries to control a crowd as a trash can burns behind him on the street near the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 17, 2010. Crowds of rowdy revelers poured into the streets around Staples Center after Game 7 of the NBA finals rocking cars, setting bonfires and throwing rocks and bottles at officers. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)AP - A jubilant celebration over the Los Angeles Lakers dramatic win in the NBA championship turned rowdy in scattered sections of the city, with raucous revelers hurling rocks and bottles at officers, setting fires and jumping on vehicles.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:40 am

Lakers 83, Celtics 79: Rally and Repeat: Lakers Take 16th Title

The Los Angeles Lakers surged past the Boston Celtics in the final minutes to capture their 16th N.B.A. Championship.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:30 am

Serbia wary of 'machine-like' Germany (AFP)

Germany's coach Joachim Loew (bottom, L) and assistant trainer Hansi Flick (bottom, L) take part in a training session at the Super stadium in Atteridgeville near Pretoria on June 17. Serbia are hurting after their opening defeat to Ghana and must show no fear if they are to stop 'machine-like' Germany, striker Milan Jovanovic has said.(AFP/File/John Macdougall)AFP - Serbia are hurting after their opening defeat to Ghana and must show no fear if they are to stop 'machine-like' Germany here on Friday, striker Milan Jovanovic says.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:22 am

FanHouse: Coaches want to repeal one-and-done rule


Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:03 am

Jimenez cruises to 13th win, lowers ERA to 1.15

MINNEAPOLIS(AP) With his old-school stirrups pulled high and a 100-mph fastball in his holster, Ubaldo Jimenez is taking pitching back to a bygone era where gunslingers like Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax dominated the landscape.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:03 am

Tiger's return to Pebble in contrast to 2000

Tiger Woods dominated like no other at Pebble Beach in 2000. That chapter has long been closed, says Damon Hack, after Woods struggled to a three-over first round at the U.S. Open.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:03 am

Micheel (-2) shares lead, Phil struggles


Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:03 am

Gasol, Artest help Kobe outlast Celtics

LOS ANGELES -- The love you take is equal to the love you make, and that is not a saying ever related to Kobe Bryant. He has struggled through the latter half of his life to make his own way, as a wingman refusing to attend college, as a scorer stubbornly dueling with Shaquille O'Neal for control of the ball, as a star who didn't know how to be liked. Never did he imagine his savior would be Ron Artest.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:03 am

Lakers rally past Celtics in Game 7 for 16th title

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 16th NBA championship, dramatically rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 Thursday night in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:47 am

Cotterill appointed Pompey boss

Steve Cotterill is appointed Portsmouth manager, agreeing a three-year contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:35 am

Candace Parker of Los Angeles Sparks lost for season with shoulder injury

The Sparks say leading scorer and rebounder Candace Parker will miss the rest of the season because of a dislocated left shoulder that will require surgery.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:27 am

Keeping Score: Luck Is Likely to Catch Up to Jimenez

As tremendous as the Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez has been, there is reason to believe he will have a difficult time maintaining this pace in the second half of the season.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:20 am

Another day reveals one more thing about Tiger (AP)

Tiger Woods throws his club on the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - There's a lot left to find out about Tiger Woods, a lot more we want to know.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:15 am

Pebble provides tough day for Woods and Mickelson (AP)

Brendon de Jonge waves as he walks off the 18th green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - The beauty of Pebble Beach was in the eye of the scorecard holder.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:14 am

Gutty Celtics forced Lakers to win this one

LOS ANGELES -- They streamed off the court quickly, heads down, trying to avoid the crush of Lakers players, coaches and staffers who flooded the floor in celebration of the team's 16th NBA championship. Back in the Celtics locker room, the tears flowed freely, and those not completely crushed by the gut-wrenching Game 7 defeat consoled those that were.
Source: SI.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers come to their own defense

Kobe Bryant is Finals MVP and Lakers rally to win second consecutive title while ending Game 7 woes against Celtics.

Kobe Bryant is Finals MVP and Lakers rally to win second consecutive title while ending Game 7 woes against Celtics.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers clinch back-to-back titles

The LA Lakers come from behind to beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 in the decisive seventh game of the NBA finals and secure back-to-back titles.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:53 am

Neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson manages birdie in first round of U.S. Open

The two best players in the world couldn't make a birdie. A dozen others got to the top of the leaderboard only to see themselves fall right back down.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:47 am

NBA Draft: Washington Wizards work out John Wall

The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards.
Source: ESPN.com | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:39 am

Wales' tails are up - lock Jones

Lock Alun Wyn Jones returns to Wales' starting line-up saying self-belief is high as they seek a first win on New Zealand soil.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:36 am

After Round 1, a Big Crowd in the Mid-70s

At the U.S. Open, more than a third of the field was two, three or four over par after the first round.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:30 am

Kobe Bryant comes clean about the pressure

Title in hand, the NBA Finals MVP is candid about the burden of the series and his injuries.

Title in hand, the NBA Finals MVP is candid about the burden of the series and his injuries.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:28 am

Lakers win 16th NBA title; Jackson could return

With his record 11th NBA championship secured, Phil Jackson was evasive about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's in the final year of his contract, with no word about a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:14 am

Mets 6, Indians 4: Mets Find Solution for Road Problems

The Mets swept the Orioles in Baltimore over the weekend and then did the same against the Indians in Cleveland.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:10 am

Phillies 7, Yankees 1: Yankees’ Offense Disappears in Loss to Phillies

The Yankees were scoring runs in bunches until a pair of Philadelphia pitchers shut them down.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:10 am

Spaniard’s Round Is a Dream, After a Trip That’s Not

Rafael Cabrera-Bello posted one of the best first-round scores, a one-under 70, in his first day at a major championship.



Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:00 am

Devils hire John MacLean as coach (AP)

New Jersey Devils new head coach John MacLean talks to the media after being introduced during a hockey news conference, Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - The fourth time apparently was the charm for John MacLean.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:58 pm

On Soccer: Argentina Needs Only Goals From Striker Higuaín

Though he has always had a knack for scoring, striker Gonzalo Higuaín is becoming a world-class goal poacher. That is all Argentina needs him to be.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:56 pm

Canadiens trade goalie Halak to Blues

The St. Louis Blues now have a goalie who fits right into their youth movement, acquiring Jaroslav Halak fresh off his star-making playoff run for Montreal. The Blues picked up the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:50 pm

Friday's gossip column

Real Madrid target Glen Johnson, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:46 pm

Commissioner Roger Goodell: NFL doesn't need 4 preseason games

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four preseason games, but the league should change its offseason training programs.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:44 pm

Argentina 4, South Korea 1: Maradona Starts the Attack, and Messi Keeps Driving It

The opposing coaches, Diego Maradona and Huh Jung-moo, renewed hostilities dating to their meeting as players in 1986.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:41 pm

Lakers Defeat Celtics in Game 7

Live analysis of Game 7 between the Celtics and the Lakers.



Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:38 pm

Mets edge Indians to maintain winning run (Reuters)

New York Mets R.A. Dickey pitches during the third inning of the Mets MLB inter-league baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio June 17, 2010. REUTERS/Aaron JosefczykReuters - The New York Mets battled to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday to boost their interleague record to a Major League Baseball best 8-1.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:27 pm

Rossi absence 'diminishes title'

Jorge Lorenzo and Nicky Hayden say the absence of the injured Valentino Rossi will lessen the achievement of winning the 2010 world championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:23 pm

Pebble Beach no panacea for Woods' woes

Tiger Woods returned to the scene of his most complete triumph Thursday, but Pebble Beach wasn't in a nostalgic mood. Ten years after his epic 15-shot US Open triumph here in 2000, Woods
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:22 pm

Rowdy revelers surrounding cars after Lakers win

Rowdy revelers are surrounding cars that are attempting to leave Staples Center and random fights and bonfires are breaking out near the arena. Television news footage showed several...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:06 pm

Special Olympics Minnesota's 2010 Summer Games Continue


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:00 pm

Artest comes up big for Lakers in Game 7 win

No one's blaming Ron Artest this time. The new guy who said it would be his fault if the Los Angeles Lakers didn't repeat as NBA champions is off the hook. They defeated the Boston...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:37 pm

Police: Boston fans quiet after NBA finals loss

Authorities say hundreds of Massachusetts state troopers and local police officers deployed around Boston haven't reported any rowdy fan behavior after the Celtics' 83-79 loss to the Los...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:37 pm

Old Celtics run out of gas before the finish

Those old guys ran out of gas just short of the finish line. The Boston Celtics nearly pulled off an improbable championship, leading most of the way against the Los Angeles Lakers in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:16 pm

Micheel plays Open with dying mom on his mind

Shaun Micheel will drop his clubs and walk right out of this U.S. Open if his dying mother needs him by her side back home in Memphis. It won't matter where he sits on the leaderboard _...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:14 pm

Lakers beat Boston to capture 16th NBA title

Kobe Bryant scored 23 points and Pau Gasol had 19 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 for their 16th NBA championship. Forward Ron...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:10 pm

Lakers defeat Celtics in Game 7 for 16th NBA title

Despite poor shooting nights from stars Kobe Bryant (six-of-24 shooting, 23 points) and Pau Gasol (six of 16, 19 points), L.A. beats Boston, 83-79. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:03 pm

Big names not on U.S. Open leaderboard

Shaun Micheel, Paul Casey and Brendon de Jonge lead at 69 at Pebble Beach on a day that Tiger Woods (74) and Phil Mickelson can't make a birdie.

Reporting from Pebble Beach — This was opening day at the 110th U.S. Open in a clamshell:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:55 pm

Big names not on U.S. Open leaderboard

Shaun Micheel, Paul Casey and Brendon de Jonge lead at 69 at Pebble Beach on a day that Tiger Woods (74) and Phil Mickelson can't make a birdie. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:55 pm

Jerry Crowe: Dodgers' Manny Ramirez needs some positive energy in Boston

Text messages from press row...

This weekend might have been more interesting if Vladimir Shpunt were still on the Dodgers' payroll.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:46 pm

Jerry Crowe: Dodgers' Manny Ramirez needs some positive energy in Boston

Text messages from press row... This weekend might have been more interesting if Vladimir Shpunt were still on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:46 pm

Bill Dwyre: Different rounds, different worlds for Phil Mickelson, Rafael Cabrera-Bello

Mickelson, the No. 2 player in the world, shoots a four-over-par 75 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Cabrera-Bello, an unknown from Spain, shoots a one-under 70, but don't expect either player to stay where he is.

The first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament can be a lot like a first date. Get acquainted with the surroundings, downplay expectations and make all moves carefully.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:32 pm

Bill Dwyre: Different rounds, different worlds for Phil Mickelson, Rafael Cabrera-Bello

Mickelson, the No. 2 player in the world, shoots a four-over-par 75 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Cabrera-Bello, an unknown from Spain, shoots a one-under 70, but don't expect either player to stay...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:32 pm

Jimenez improves to 13-1 as Rockies top Twins

Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run on eight hits to improve to 13-1 on the season in Colorado's 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:12 pm

Casey shares lead at Pebble Beach

England's Paul Casey will take a share of a one-shot lead into the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:52 pm

Manny Ramirez soap opera heads to Fenway

Dodgers deny report that they tried to help outfielder with a drug exemption. Reds win, 7-1. Reporting from Cincinnati...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:47 pm

Manny Ramirez soap opera heads to Fenway

Dodgers deny report that they tried to help outfielder with a drug exemption. Reds win, 7-1.

Reporting from Cincinnati — The day was like any other, Manny Ramirez loitering about the clubhouse, plopping down on a couch next to Garret Anderson to make small talk, later turning around to say something to Ronnie Belliard.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:47 pm

Dodgers place Rafael Furcal on bereavement list

The shortstop returned home to the Dominican Republic because of an ailing relative and almost certainly will miss all three of the Dodgers' games in Boston against the Red Sox. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:45 pm

Goodell: NFL no longer needs 4 preseason games

NEW YORK (AP) -- Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four preseason games, but the league should change its offseason training programs.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:19 pm

Argentina's early World Cup results prove Maradona's brilliance

Early results show there is a method to Maradona's madness.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:15 pm

49er McDonald arrested on suspicion of DUI (AP)

AP - A veteran San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman says he regrets his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:10 pm

Utah says it'll join Pac-10 Conference

With Utah and Colorado on board, further expansion is not on the table, Commissioner Larry Scott says. The Pac-10 now will address the issues of a name change, a TV deal, and a possible football championship...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:10 pm

Utah says it'll join Pac-10 Conference

With Utah and Colorado on board, further expansion is not on the table, Commissioner Larry Scott says. The Pac-10 now will address the issues of a name change, a TV deal, and a possible football championship game.

The questions now facing Pacific 10 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott will be more along the lines of "what's next?" instead of "who's next?"



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:10 pm

NCAA allows USC-Hawaii football game to be played

Governing body delays penalty that might have forced schools to cancel the Sept. 2 game in Hawaii. The NCAA, which...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:02 pm

NCAA allows USC-Hawaii football game to be played

Governing body delays penalty that might have forced schools to cancel the Sept. 2 game in Hawaii.

The NCAA, which sanctioned USC last week for violations in its athletic program, granted the Trojans and Hawaii a reprieve on Thursday by delaying a penalty that might have forced the schools to cancel their Sept. 2 football opener at Honolulu.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:02 pm

Utah accepts invite to become 12th Pac-10 team

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The University of Utah has accepted an invitation to become the 12th member of the newly expanded Pac-10 conference.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:34 pm

U.S. needs to win, but simply can't lose

Michael Bradley must come up big for the U.S. against Slovenia on Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:30 pm

Mexico dooms reeling France, on cusp of last 16

Substitutes Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco each scored in Mexico's 2-0 win over France at the World Cup on Thursday, leaving Mexico needing only a draw to reach the next round.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:13 pm

Utah Utes excited by Pac-10 acceptance

The University of Utah has accepted an invitation to join Pac-10, conference officials said Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:08 pm

U.S. team vows not to take Slovenia lightly

The Americans probably need a victory Friday to keep their chances of advancing alive after opening the tournament with a 1-1 tie with England. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:05 pm

He's the Angels' other Francisco Rodriguez

What are the chances the Angels would have another young relief pitcher by that name? They don't care, because this Rodriguez, from Mexico, is getting people out too.

He was a rookie in his first major league spring training camp. He didn't speak English.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:05 pm

U.S. team vows not to take Slovenia lightly

The Americans probably need a victory Friday to keep their chances of advancing alive after opening the tournament with a 1-1 tie with England.

The Americans probably need a victory Friday to keep their chances of advancing alive after opening the tournament with a 1-1 tie with England.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:05 pm

He's the Angels' other Francisco Rodriguez

What are the chances the Angels would have another young relief pitcher by that name? They don't care, because this Rodriguez, from Mexico, is getting people out too. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:05 pm

Chipper Jones: Retirement talk off until offseason

After seeming on the verge of announcing his retirement, Chipper Jones changed course Thursday and said he won't make a decision until after the season.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 5:49 pm

Utah accepts invitation to join Pac-10 (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2009 file photo,  Utah coach Kyle Wittingham, left, and quarterback Brian Johnson holding up the Sugar Bowl championship trophy after an NCAA football game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The Pac-10 is inviting the University of Utah to become the 12th member of the conference, extending an invitation Wednesday June 16, 2010 to Utah, which is currently in the Mountain West Conference.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - Utah's road to the BCS just became a lot less complicated.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jun 2010 | 5:41 pm

France's shameful showing against Mexico puts them in danger

France's poor showing against Mexico puts '06 finalists in danger.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 5:03 pm

France need a miracle - Domenech

Under-fire France coach Raymond Domenech admits his side "need a miracle" if they are to avoid World Cup elimination at the first hurdle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jun 2010 | 4:09 pm

France in trouble after Mexico loss

Au revoir, France? The French are in big trouble after losing to Mexico 2-0 in their critical Group A duel. Elimination looks likely for France, which has not scored in the World Cup so far.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:09 pm

Projected No. 1 pick Wall works out with Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:03 pm

Mexico beats France 2-0 at World Cup

Mexico win puts France on verge of World Cup elimination.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:39 pm

Photos from Day 7 at the World Cup

Check out the best action from Day 7.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:42 pm

Greece earns first World Cup victory

Greeks edge ten-man Nigeria for first-ever World Cup win.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:23 am

Stepanek to miss Wimbledon

Radek Stepanek was ruled out of Wimbledon and the Czech Republic's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Chile next month because of a left knee injury.

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Chile - Davis Cup - Czech Republic - Government - Embassies and Consulates
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:48 am

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:48 am

South Africa man killed by family for watching World Cup

A South African man who wanted to watch a World Cup football match instead of a religious program was beaten to death by his family in the northeastern part of the country, police said Thursday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:13 am

Azarenka KO's Clijsters, makes Eastbourne semifinals

Fifth-seeded Kim Clijsters lost 7-6 (6), 6-4 to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne grass-court tournament Thursday.

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Kim Clijsters - Victoria Azarenka - Tennis - England - Belarus
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:57 am

World Cup lacking on-field excitement

Everything about the World Cup has been exciting - except the soccer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:54 am

Ace-expert Karlovic withdraws from Wimbledon

Ivo Karlovic has withdrawn from Wimbledon with a foot injury.

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Ivo Karlović - Roger Federer - Andy Roddick - Novak Djokovic - Tennis
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jun 2010 | 5:31 am