World Sports Headlines for June 21, 2010

Monday's F1 gossip column

Jenson Button sued Mercedes after they refused to give him his championship-winning car as a gift, plus other stories and rumours.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jun 2010 | 4:11 am

Carrick misses England training

Midfielder Michael Carrick sits out England's training session on Monday because of an ankle injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:52 am

French football in chaos after players' mutiny (AFP)

AFP - The France World Cup squad resumed training on Monday a day after they went on strike over the expulsion of forward Nicolas Anelka.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:50 am

3 cities set to make final list for 2018 Olympics (AP)

AP - A year before the host-city vote, the race for the 2018 Winter Olympics starts in earnest Tuesday when the IOC selects the candidates that will go forward to the final phase.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:49 am

Tiger, Lefty and Ernie can't make Open charge (AP)

AP - When Phil Mickelson made his birdie attempt from off the green on the opening hole Sunday, the gallery roared its approval. The fans were prepared to see Lefty charge.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:39 am

Spain bid to restore Europe's reputation

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Spain have the chance to restore some dented European pride at the World Cup on Monday with the continent's soccer aristocrats reeling from failure and scandal in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:39 am

Bangladesh v Pakistan live score

Score updates from the Asia Cup in Dambulla.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:34 am

Monday's gossip column

Wolves close in on £3m Stephen Hunt, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:27 am

Perfection needed to crack hard nut Brazil

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Brazil may not play the same fluid, exciting football as their rivals Argentina but, as their 3-1 win over Ivory Coast showed on Sunday, it is unlikely that there...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:16 am

Papers label French team a bunch of mutinous fools

PARIS (Reuters) - The French press heaped scorn and derision on the national soccer team (Les Bleus) on Monday after players boycotted a training session in South Africa to protest against...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:12 am

BP Oil Spill Update: 'Gulf State Diving' Website Shares Accurate & Timely News About Scuba Diving Conditions in the Gulf Region

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:00 am

Slovaks become Kiwis' biggest fans

BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - New Zealand swiftly went from zeros to heroes in Slovakia on Sunday after their shock Group F 1-1 draw with Italy opened the door for an unlikely Slovak spot in the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:52 am

Johnson wins at Sonoma after Ambrose's late gaffe (AP)

AP - Marcos Ambrose was easily in command at Infineon Raceway when his crew tried to tell him what a good job he was doing circling the scenic road course.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:44 am

When a Soccer Star Falls, It May Be an Acting Job

Much of the flailing is little more than diving to the turf in an effort to dupe the referee into calling a foul.

Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:41 am

Tiger the closer can't close another one (AP)

AP - The leader was imploding just behind him, and a nobody was playing alongside him. It seemed the perfect time for Tiger Woods to step up and finally answer at least some of the questions about him.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:33 am

Errors cost Ivorians but hopes still flicker

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Tactical errors and defensive indiscipline cost the Ivory Coast as they were outgunned by Brazil, but captain Didier Drogba insisted their bid for a place in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:25 am

McDowell pulls off a surprise at Pebble (AP)

AP - There was the group of players he beat and the group of players he joined.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:04 am

Live - Wimbledon

Roger Federer will begin his campaign for a seventh Wimbledon title on day one of the Championships, while Elena Baltacha and Laura Robson are among the British hopefuls in action.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

McDowell pulls off a surprise at Pebble

There was the group of players he beat and the group of players he joined. With his whole career in front of him and a U.S. Open title behind him, 30-year-old Graeme McDowell now goes...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

Flawed Italy seek space and Pirlo after NZ draw

NELSPRUIT (Reuters) - Faltering world champions Italy are dreaming of South Africa's wide open spaces after again being frustrated by a stout defense in Sunday's shock 1-1 draw with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:50 am

Aguero not concerned with rivals' struggles

Argentina is doing just fine, and it gets no joy from seeing traditional soccer powers struggling at the World Cup. Argentina is one of the few favorites to have lived up to expectations
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:47 am

CC, Teixeira team up on Mets

NEW YORK(AP) Joe Girardi sat at the interview table and rubbed his closely cropped hair, contemplating how CC Sabathia could have beaten Roy Halladay and Johan Santana in the same week after struggling for most of May.
Source: SI.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:41 am

Buchholz, Sox blank Dodgers to complete sweep

BOSTON(AP) Manny Ramirez buttoned up a Dodger blue dress shirt, knotted a solid red tie around his neck and left the visitor's clubhouse to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans waiting outside.
Source: SI.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:41 am

McDowell holds off heavy hitters to win U.S. Open

Graeme McDowell survived a brutal Sunday to win the U.S. Open. Will you remember his triumph at Pebble Beach or the misadventures of Tiger, Phil and Ernie? The debate begins now.
Source: SI.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:41 am

McDowell survives merciless final round

Source: SI.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:41 am

Italy forwards still can't find target

Italy's struggling forwards still can't find the goal. For the second consecutive game, the defending champion controlled play from start to finish, but no forward hit the target, except
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:40 am

Lakers set for understated championship parade

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Unlike the gritty comeback that gave the Los Angeles Lakers an NBA title against their rival Boston Celtics, this year's victory parade will have no rallies.
Source: SI.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:31 am

Serena Williams ready to defend Wimbledon title (AP)

AP - Serena Williams attended a Green Day concert over the weekend and worked on her curtsy.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:22 am

Lakers set for downsized championship parade in LA (AP)

AP - Unlike the gritty comeback that gave the Los Angeles Lakers an NBA title against their rival Boston Celtics, this year's victory parade will have no rallies.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am

Brazil advances, Italy held to another WCup draw (AP)

AP - The most accomplished teams in World Cup history went in different directions, with five-time champion Brazil advancing to the second round and four-time winner Italy tying with supposedly outmanned New Zealand.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:08 am

Graeme McDowell on verge of U.S. Open win

The Northern Ireland golfer takes advantage of Dustin Johnson's collapse and has a one-shot lead over France's Gregory Havret with one hole to play. Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods fail to keep...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Sprint Cup: Jimmie Johnson races to road course victory in Sonoma after Marcos Ambrose stalls

Jimmie Johnson has grabbed his first career road course victory after Marcos Ambrose made a late mistake to lose the race at Infineon Raceway.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am

Analysis: In Brazil’s Win Over Ivory Coast, Not All Is Sweet

Kaká was sent off for bumping Ivory Coast’s Kader Keita after an apparent goal on a hand ball by Luís Fabiano.

Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am

CYCLING: Armstrong a Strong Second in Tour De France Warm-Up

Lance Armstrong showed that he was nearing strong form as he finished second in the weeklong Tour of Switzerland.

Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:20 am

Dodgers swept out of Boston in 2-0 loss

Dodgers are quiet during and after a shutout defeat that completes three-game sweep by the Red Sox.

Their losing streak pushed to four games by a 2-0 defeat to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday night, the Dodgers were still a long way from that point at which chairs are thrown, bats are smashed and expletives are shouted. The more traditional observance of silence would do.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:13 am

Dodgers swept out of Boston in 2-0 loss

Dodgers are quiet during and after a shutout defeat that completes three-game sweep by the Red Sox. Their losing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:13 am

Buchholz wins 10th; Red Sox shut out Dodgers

Clay Buchholz and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Dodgers 2-0 on Sunday night and send Manny Ramirez back to Los Angeles without a win.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:06 am

Red-hot Pedroia puts on a show

The burnt-red stains covering Dustin Pedroia’s white pants were fitting. The Red Sox’ 2-0 win over the Dodgers last night at Fenway Park was dirty, and after two headfirst trips into third...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:04 am

Buchholz benefited from some great escapes

Clay Buchholz was in trouble in the second inning last night, facing Matt Kemp of the Dodgers with runners on first and second and one out.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Jun 2010 | 12:04 am

Man, this was one strange weekend!

In a brief conversation before last night’s game, the Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez said he appreciated the cheers he received at Fenway Park over the weekend. While the ex- Red Sox slugger wanted...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:56 pm

Buchholz, Sox flying at finish

One of baseball’s many unwritten rules is the starting pitcher is to be left alone before the game, presumably so he can intently focus on the serious task at hand.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:55 pm

On Soccer: As Europe’s Best Teams Crumble, the Cracks Are Showing

The Italians can’t win, the English can’t score and now the French won’t even take the field.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:50 pm

Graeme McDowell first European to win U.S. Open in 40 years

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland has won the U.S. Open, holding off France's Gregory Havret to become the first European to win America's national championship since 1970.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:48 pm

OU edges South Carolina in CWS after delays

Caleb Bushyhead homered and drove in the tiebreaking run to lead Oklahoma to a 4-3 victory over South Carolina in the rain-plagued College World Series on Sunday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:30 pm

Dustin Johnson Blows Lead in Final Round of U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson came into the final round of the United States Open with a three-stroke lead, but a series of misfires left him tied for eighth.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:30 pm

Wimbledon Journey Started With a Van for Jamaica’s Brown

Dustin Brown’s placement in the ATP top 100 and entry into Wimbledon came only after a road trip through Europe, as he struggled to make a living in tennis.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:28 pm

French Open Champion Schiavone Tries to Keep Her Attention on Tennis

Since winning the French Open title, Francesca Schiavone has had to deal with her new-found celebrity.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:21 pm

With Nerves in Check, McDowell Wins U.S. Open

In his first major title, Graeme McDowell built a lead on the front nine and survived the back nine to win by a single stroke.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:20 pm

Brazil punishes Ivory Coast with Fabiano double

Luis Fabiano scored a pair of goals and Elano added another as Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 11:06 pm

Graeme McDowell is the last man standing at Pebble Beach

Northern Ireland's McDowell edges France's Gregory Havret to become first U.S. Open winner from Europe since 1970. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els fade, third-round leader Dustin Johnson collapses with an 82, and no golfer manages to break par for the tournament.

Northern Ireland's McDowell edges France's Gregory Havret to become first U.S. Open winner from Europe since 1970. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els fade, third-round leader Dustin Johnson collapses with an 82, and no golfer manages to break par for the tournament.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 10:55 pm

Bill Dwyre: Graeme McDowell refuses to crack under U.S. Open pressure

With havoc all around him, the Northern Ireland golfer wins the national championship at Pebble Beach as the course claims one top challenger after another.

A man in a pink shirt and gray buttoned sweater, who spells his name G-r-a-e-m-e, won the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 10:50 pm

Bill Dwyre: Graeme McDowell refuses to crack under U.S. Open pressure

With havoc all around him, the Northern Ireland golfer wins the national championship at Pebble Beach as the course claims one top challenger after another. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jun 2010 | 10:50 pm

Miyazato Wins Shoprite and Will Be Ranked No. 1

Ai Miyazato of Japan shot a seven-under-par 64 on Sunday to win the ShopRite L.P.G.A. Classic in Galloway Township, N.J.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 10:49 pm

Yankees 4, Mets 0: Teixeira’s Slam Is All Sabathia Needs to Beat Santana

Mark Teixeira hit his second home run in as many games and the Yankees won their last regular-season game against the Mets this year.

Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 10:41 pm

Italy suffers flashback after New Zealand tie

Tie with New Zealand an unpleasant '60s flashback for Italy.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:37 pm

Johnson K's 9 to outduel Price for Marlins' win

Josh Johnson outpitched David Price in a matchup of two of baseball's top starters, Wes Helms hit a two-run homer and the Florida Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:35 pm

Interleague Capsules (AP)

AP - Carl Pavano pitched a four-hitter, and Justin Morneau and Denard Span homered to lead the Minnesota Twins past Roy Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:35 pm

Jimmie Johnson drives through opening to win at Infineon

He takes advantage of a mistake by race leader Marcos Ambrose to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Reporting from Sonoma, Calif. — A little-known driver from Down Under nearly put one over on NASCAR'S reigning champion.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:18 pm

Jimmie Johnson drives through opening to win at Infineon

He takes advantage of a mistake by race leader Marcos Ambrose to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Reporting from...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:18 pm

Serena Williams has her eye on a crowning achievement

The sometimes tempestuous tennis champion from Compton, ranked No. 1 in the world, on Tuesday begins her bid for a second straight Wimbledon title and fourth overall. Also intriguing is the likelihood of playing in front of the queen of England on Thursday.

Serena Williams explains in graphic detail how it is she likes her rackets after she has gotten angry with them. In pieces, several. Unusable by anyone. Unrecognizable. She wants them fully broken and not slightly bruised.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 9:17 pm

Ohio State recruit Jamel Turner remains in critical condition after shooting

Police say an Ohio State football recruit remains in critical condition a day after he was shot multiple times and a teenage girl was killed at a house in Youngstown.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 8:30 pm

France's World Cup surrender takes an ugly turn

The world's No. 9-ranked team, winless, goal-less and on its way out of the tournament, suffers a very public meltdown that resonates all the way back to halls of power in Paris. The team director resigns, a fitness coach storms out of training camp and Coach Raymond Domenech condemns the French soccer federation.

Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa — Before the World Cup started, you could have gotten good odds that the French would go home as champions.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 8:29 pm

France's World Cup surrender takes an ugly turn

McDowell in historic US Open win

Graeme McDowell becomes Europe's first US Open champion for 40 years as he holds off the pack including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to secure his maiden major title.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jun 2010 | 7:16 pm

NASCAR pioneer Raymond Parks, last surviving member of group that created series, dies at 96

Raymond Parks, owner of NASCAR's first championship winning car and an integral part of the series' formation, has died. He was 96.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 7:12 pm

Johnson gets first road course victory

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson has grabbed his first career road course victory after Marcos Ambrose made a late mistake to lose the race at Infineon Raceway.
Source: SI.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 7:06 pm

Tony Kanaan overtakes Helio Castroneves to win Iowa 250

Tony Kanaan overtook Helio Castroneves with 10 laps left and held on to win the Iowa 250 Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 6:57 pm

Jerry Crowe: John Wooden's first All-American at UCLA stood out in other arenas

George Stanich never played in the NBA, but he won an Olympic bronze medal in the high jump, pitched in the minor leagues and coached and taught at El Camino College for 37 years.

John Wooden's first All-American at UCLA never played a minute in the NBA. He was neither a prized recruit nor a prolific scorer, and as a shooter, he wasn't much.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 6:52 pm

Angels are roughed up by Cubs, 12-1

They falter in virtually every facet of the game in the series finale.

Reporting from Chicago — Well, at least the Angels were consistent across the board Sunday. Their starting pitching was as shaky as their defense, which was as shoddy as their relief work, and it all added up to a 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 6:31 pm

Lance Armstrong finishes runner-up in Tour of Switzerland

Lance Armstrong's bid to win the Tour of Switzerland has come up just short, with the Texan finishing second by 12 seconds to Frank Schleck of Luxembourg.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 6:19 pm

French woes escalate as players boycott practice

KNYSNA, South Africa (AP) -- France team director Jean-Louis Valentin says the national team is refusing to train following a dispute on the practice field.
Source: SI.com | 20 Jun 2010 | 5:40 pm

Chanderpaul inspires West Indies

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan lead a West Indies fightback with a 220-run partnership as the hosts reached 424-4 to trail South Africa by 119 runs.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Jun 2010 | 4:49 pm

Lakers are all the rage now, but not so long ago it was all about Kobe's rage

The road to back-to-back titles took some harrowing twists and turns, dating to when the Lakers blew up their roster after the 2004 Finals, and including Kobe Bryant's personal blowup in 2007 . . . before Pau Gasol arrived and the day was saved.

The road to back-to-back titles took some harrowing twists and turns, dating to when the Lakers blew up their roster after the 2004 Finals, and including Kobe Bryant's personal blowup in 2007 . . . before Pau Gasol arrived and the day was saved.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 4:30 pm

Lakers' championship run was one of their unlikeliest ever

The road to their 16th NBA title was pockmarked with key injuries, a late-season collapse that cast doubt on their chances of even getting out of the West playoffs, and the generic craziness that comes with having Ron Artest on the roster. But somehow they saw their way through to beat Celtics in Finals.

The road to their 16th NBA title was pockmarked with key injuries, a late-season collapse that cast doubt on their chances of even getting out of the West playoffs, and the generic craziness that comes with having Ron Artest on the roster. But somehow they saw their way through to beat Celtics in Finals.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 20 Jun 2010 | 4:30 pm

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