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Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson no-hits Rays (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:10 am Vettel tops European GP practiceRed Bull's Sebastian Vettel is fastest in final European GP practice in Valencia, from Robert Kubica's Renault.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:06 am King returns to England trainingLedley King returns as all 23 England players train ahead of Sunday's last-16 game against Germany.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:01 am Edmonton takes Taylor Hall with first pick (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:42 am New Zealand 29-10 WalesNew Zealand stretch their winning run over Wales to 23 games in 57 years with a hard-fought win in the second tour Test at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:21 am What the U.S. needs to do to beat GhanaGhana knocked the U.S. out of the World Cup in 2006. What must the Americans do to get past the Black Stars and reach the quarterfinals? Grant Wahl examines six key factors to watch.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:09 am Jackson burns old team with fourth no-hitter of seasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla.(AP) Edwin Jackson was so wild early there was no reason to think he would even finish the game, forget throw the fourth no-hitter of the season.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:09 am Brazil's excuses unlikely to cut much iceDURBAN (Reuters) - Brazil coach Dunga trotted out the same old excuses after his team's dismal goalless draw with Portugal but his familiar complaints about over-cautious opponents are...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:03 am Live - Wimbledon 2010Andy Murray resumes his Wimbledon title campaign against Gilles Simon, with Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams also in action.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:59 am On Soccer: Brazil and Portugal Tie in Cautious GameThe teams both advanced to the knockout round, and seemed to hold back for the more important matches to come.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:40 am Live - European GP practiceRed Bull's Sebastian Vettel sets the fastest time in final practice ahead of qualifying for the European Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:29 am Honduras fail to gatecrash Latin American partyBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) - Poor little Honduras have been ejected from Latin America's World Cup party.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:24 am S.Korea and Uruguay eye surprising spoils (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:08 am India recall Yuvraj for SL TestsIndia recall Yuvraj Singh to their 16-man squad for next month's Test series in Sri Lanka.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:07 am Sabathia masters Dodgers in narrow Yankees winLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starter C.C. Sabathia maintained his superb run of form with a masterful display through eight innings to help the New York Yankees grind out a 2-1 win over the Los...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:07 am Oilers select Hall with No. 1 pick in NHL draftAs expected, Taylor Hall (Oilers) and Tyler Seguin (Bruins) were the first two players taken in the NHL draft. Allan Muir expects both OHL stars to be impact players in the near future.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:39 am Yankees 2, Dodgers 1: Reunion With Torre Goes the Yankees’ WayAlex Rodriguez, who has a contentious relationship with his former manager Joe Torre, scored both runs in the Yankees victory at Dodger Stadium.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:33 am Thorn Plans to Step Down as Nets’ PresidentUnwilling to make a long-term commitment at age 69, Rod Thorn is expected to retire in July.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:22 am For Wakefield, a bit of everythingSAN FRANCISCO — American League pitchers rarely venture off the mound. Their job is primarily to throw the baseball and the rest of the game is for others to handle.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:17 am Cubs suspend Zambrano indefinitely after tiradeCHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs have suspended pitcher Carlos Zambrano indefinitely for his tantrum and dugout altercation with teammate Derrek Lee after the first inning of a 6-0 loss to the White Sox on Friday.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:15 am Germany promises aggression against EnglandGermany's first encounter with lions proved to be a gentle affair. Its knockout game against main rival England on Sunday should be a much more aggressive occasion. Two days before...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:12 am Goalkeepers give tips on World Cup shootoutsAny tiny movement, even a fleeting glance, can help a goalkeeper as he stands face-to-face with a penalty taker. With the round of 16 at the World Cup starting Saturday, draws are no...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am Perfect in group play, pressure looms for DutchThe Dutch have mastered breezing through the first round. Winning those all-or-nothing games, well, that's a different matter. The Dutch topped their group with a perfect nine points,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am On Soccer: Cheers in Far-Off Places Come at Europe’s ExpenseWatching the first round, one gets the feeling that the global game is experiencing a cultural swing away from Europe.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am Spain, Portugal, Chile, Brazil advanceA 0-0 draw worked well for Portugal and destroyed Switzerland's chances at the World Cup. Portugal joined Brazil in the round of 16 on Friday after the two teams played a bad-tempered...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am Spain, Portugal, Chile, Brazil advance (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am The Solution to Bad Calls: The Quadrant ApproachA four-pronged approach to making soccer a fairer game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:10 am Playing for Africa, Ghana faces US at World CupEither buoyed or burdened by carrying Africa's hopes at the World Cup, Ghana finds its route to the quarterfinals blocked by a United States team out to avenge a contentious loss four yearsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:09 am For Bradley, hardly a moment to enjoy at World CupWhen the U.S. team got back to the Irene Country Lodge after the big win over Algeria, players and staff were greeted by family and friends. For a brief moment, Bob Bradley got to savor a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:08 am For Bradley, hardly a moment to enjoy at World Cup (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:08 am USC appeals to NCAA, says penalties too severeLOS ANGELES (AP) - Southern California filed an appeal with the NCAA on Friday, asking that several sanctions on its football program be reduced because they are "too severe'' and "inconsistent with precedent.''Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Reunions: Torre and Yanks, Halladay and JaysIt was reunion night in major league baseball Friday. The fun continues Saturday, too, when New York Mets ace Johan Santana goes up against his old team, the Minnesota Twins. "That's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Reunions: Torre and Yanks, Halladay and Jays (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:06 am Pedroia hurt in Sox’ lossSAN FRANCISCO -- As Dustin Pedroia spoke, a somber note crept into his voice. It was not the usual bravado and hyperbole from the second baseman, who just 24 hours earlier had been boasting of all of the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:05 am Henin, Clijsters renew rivalry at Wimbledon (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:04 am Arizona's Edwin Jackson no-hits Rays (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:02 am Goal: Eriksson Quits Ivory Coast After Three Months and Three World Cup GamesThe well-traveled coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said continuing in the post had “never been a discussion.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:01 am For African soccer, days of juju men have mostly passedThe traditional healers were once on team payrolls, providing herbal medicine and divination. While there are still believers, their role has become less official. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am Jered Weaver's effort is wasted in Angels' lossWeaver improves his All-Star credentials by striking out 11 in seven innings, but bullpen can't hold the lead and Rockies win in 11 innings, 4-3. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am Jered Weaver's effort is wasted in Angels' lossWeaver improves his All-Star credentials by striking out 11 in seven innings, but bullpen can't hold the lead and Rockies win in 11 innings, 4-3.Jered Weaver appears to be a lock to be selected to his first All-Star team, but there is a good chance the Angels' right-hander will not be eligible to pitch in the July 13 showcase in Anaheim.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am On Baseball: No Hits, but Plenty of Pitches, In Baseball’s Latest GemEdwin Jackson of the Diamondbacks threw 149 pitches and walked eight Rays batters in pitching the fourth no-hitter in the majors this season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:56 am Cubs’ Zambrano Suspended Indefinitely for AltercationCarlos Zambrano’s dugout altercation with Derrek Lee, his Cubs teammate, resulted in an indefinite suspension. The Cubs lost the game to the White Sox, 6-0.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:50 am Dodgers lose to Yankees, 2-1, on Alex Rodriguez home runL.A.'s record in interleague play falls to 3-10 with a defeat by Manager Joe Torre's former team.L.A.'s record in interleague play falls to 3-10 with a defeat by Manager Joe Torre's former team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:47 am Dodgers lose to Yankees, 2-1, on Alex Rodriguez home runL.A.'s record in interleague play falls to 3-10 with a defeat by Manager Joe Torre's former team. L.A.'s record...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:47 am Joe Lemire: Jackson's no-hitter an unlikely accomplishment in an unlikely careerEight walks, 149 pitches, one hit batter and a wild pitch. It was not your typical no-hitter. But then again, nothing about Edwin Jackson's career has been conventional, writes Joe Lemire.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:46 am Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Giants Draft Pick Chad Jones Seriously Injured in Car CrashChad Jones, a rookie safety on the Giants, was seriously injured in a single-car accident in New Orleans Friday morning.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:40 am Chad Jones, New York Giants draft pick out of LSU, injured in New Orleans car crash New York Giants rookie safety Chad Jones was involved in a car accident on Friday morning in New Orleans according to multiple reports from Louisiana.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:39 am Washington Wizards to roll out red carpet for John Wall John Wall was driven in an SUV-size limo to the Verizon Center, where he stepped onto a red carpet surrounded by scores of fans who cheered, craned their necks and did their best to snap photos of the Washington Wizards' No. 1 overall draft pick.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:38 am Yanks top Dodgers as Torre faces old team CC Sabathia and the Yankees beat the Dodgers as Joe Torre faced his old team for the first time.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:35 am Recchi signs an extensionLOS ANGELES — Yesterday, on the day the Bruins welcomed the youngest player to their organization, they also brought back the reigning graybeard. Boston Bruin - National...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:34 am He’s still a work in progressSAN FRANCISCO - About 45 minutes before Wednesday's game, Mike Cameron stood next to a tee. He put a fresh baseball on top and took a swing, sending the ball shooting into the net with a most satisfying...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:33 am Nets president Thorn set to step downNEW YORK -- New Jersey Nets President Rod Thorn will step down from his position next month, a league source confirmed to SI.com. Thorn, whose contract was set to expire on June 30th but was widely believed to be a part of the team's long term plans, leaves a gaping hole in the teams front office.Source: SI.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:30 am Bradley’s itinerary includes surgery, rehabWALTHAM — There are a number of things Avery Bradley needs to do before he ever takes the floor for the Celtics — the most urgent being surgery on an ankle he severely sprained during a draft...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:29 am No need for second guessingNo surprises. No late flurry of phone calls, creative twists, packaging of draft picks, Potter-like sorcery from general manager Peter Chiarelli or new president Cam Neely. Cam...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:24 am Top priorityLOS ANGELES — Last night at Staples Center, as soon as the Oilers announced they’d be drafting Taylor Hall with the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft, Tyler Seguin knew he’d become...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:23 am D-backs' Jackson no-hits Rays on 149 pitches Edwin Jackson settled down after a wild start to throw the fourth no-hitter of the season of the pitcher, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory Friday night.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am Roundup: Kerr’s 66 Puts Her In Control At L.P.G.A.Relying on her chipping and near-perfect putting to overcome several errant tee shots, Cristie Kerr shot a six-under 66 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead at at the L.P.G.A. Championship.
Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:20 am NHL draft leaves Kings, Ducks, California players smilingTaylor Hall goes first to Edmonton in a draft full of surprises. Ducks get Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem. Kings trade up for 6-5 defenseman Derek Forbort.Everybody got a little bit of what they wanted Friday in the first round of the NHL entry draft, though the wait was unexpectedly short for some and agonizingly long for others.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:17 am 2010 NHL Draft: Edmonton Oilers draft Taylor Hall with No. 1 pick; Boston Bruins draft Tyler Seguin second The Edmonton Oilers got their man Friday, making Windsor Spitfires left wing Taylor Hall the No. 1 overall pick in Friday's NHL entry draft.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:14 am Sources: Rod Thorn to step down as New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn will step down as Nets president, according to league sources.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:45 pm Coyotes draft defenseman, goalie in 1st round (AP)AP - The Phoenix Coyotes picked 18-year-old defenseman Brandon Gormley and 17-year-old goaltender Mark Visentin in the first round of Friday's NHL draft.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:13 pm Oilers select Hall with No. 1 pick in draftLOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Edmonton Oilers selected forward Taylor Hall with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday, finally ending a yearlong debate about the two best 18-year-old prospects in hockey.Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:08 pm TCU staves off elimination, routs UCLA in CWS Matt Purke and Tyler Lockwood held UCLA to four hits and Taylor Featherston hit the biggest of TCU's three home runs, leading the Horned Frogs to a 6-2 victory Friday that keeps them alive in the College World Series.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:55 pm TCU forces UCLA into an elimination game at College World SeriesThe Horned Frogs defeat the Bruins, 6-2, behind three home runs and Matt Purke's strong pitching. The teams will play once again on Saturday to determine which will go to the championship series.UCLA made a point to say this was more than just a matchup against Matt Purke, Texas Christian's standout pitcher.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:45 pm LeBron James will meet with teams in Ohio during free-agency period All the teams planning elaborate recruiting visits for LeBron James will have to change their plans. James, the most coveted player in this historic free-agent class, will not go on a recruiting tour to be wooed in various cities.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:43 pm 20 years later, 'Days of Thunder' still resonates (AP)AP - "Rubbin', son, is racin'," or so said Harry Hogge to a worldwide audience in the summer of 1990, when NASCAR was a niche, regional sport that had yet to pique much mainstream interest.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:01 pm NHL draft: First-round selectionsA recap of Friday night's opening picks in the 2010 NHL draft.30th pick, New York Islanders: Brock Nelson, center : The North Dakota-bound Nelson was one of the top high school players in Minnesota this season. He has a powerful shot and is known for his physical style of play.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:02 pm USC files appeal seeking reduction of NCAA sanctionsCalling the penalties it received this month 'too severe' and 'inconsistent with precedent,' the school requests that bowl ban be cut from two years to one, and loss of scholarships from 30 to 15. Its chances of winning the appeal do not appear good, however.Calling the penalties it received this month 'too severe' and 'inconsistent with precedent,' the school requests that bowl ban be cut from two years to one, and loss of scholarships from 30 to 15. Its chances of winning the appeal do not appear good, however.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:35 pm Arizona's Edwin Jackson pitches no-hitter against Tampa BayThe former Dodger walks eight and throws a season-high 149 pitches in the second no-hitter in Diamondbacks history, leading Arizona to a 1-0 victory.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Edwin Jackson settled down after a wild start to throw the fourth no-hitter in the season of the pitcher, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory Friday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:00 pm Giants rookie Jones hospitalized after SUV wreckNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New York Giants third-round draft pick and former LSU two-sport star Chad Jones has been hospitalized following a car accident.Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:29 pm Fedor Emelianenko at center of a mixed martial arts Cold WarThe Russian heavyweight spurned UFC and is fighting for Strikeforce. And while he has a 28-bout unbeaten streak, he notes that the UFC heavyweight championship has changed hands several times.Amid questions about his reasoning for not joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship and finding himself in the next-best organization on its next-best television network, Fedor Emelianenko stared pointedly at his interviewer.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:25 pm World Cup bracketSweet sixteen on path to Cup glory.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:20 pm Wimbledon tennis: Indelible image of Day 5 -- Victor Hanescu, spittingThe Romanian player, seeded 31st, spits into the crowd and is booed off the court after retiring in the fifth set against Daniel Brands of Germany. Meanwhile, John Isner has nothing left after winning the longest match ever and is beaten in straight sets.One day removed from the spellbinding match on Court 18 between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut that lasted a record 11 hours and 5 minutes and was twice suspended by darkness, Victor Hanescu muddied up the Wimbledon grounds Friday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:20 pm Villa helps Spain win group; Chile also advances David Villa and Andres Iniesta each scored as Spain beat Chile 2-1 on Friday at the World Cup, a result that sends both teams on to the round of 16.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:41 pm Court rejects ATP appeal by German Tennis groupA federal appeals court has rejected a challenge from the German Tennis Federation of a decision that cleared the way for the ATP Tour's tournament restructuring.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:39 pm World Cup: U.S. Coach Bob Bradley is a steely leaderHe has won over the team's players with his knowledge and game preparation, even if he hasn't been a public relations marvel.He has won over the team's players with his knowledge and game preparation, even if he hasn't been a public relations marvel.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:10 pm Michael Vick co-defendant shot at club hosting QB's birthday party A co-defendant in Michael Vick's dogfighting case whom the Eagles quarterback is barred from associating with was shot late Thursday night outside a nightclub that had been hosting a birthday party for Vick.Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 5:43 pm Spain needs Torres to win World CupFernando Torres must be at full strength for Spain to win it all.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 5:08 pm Spain feel pressure - Del BosqueCoach Vicente del Bosque admits Spain are feeling the weight of expectation after edging into the last 16 with a fractured win over Chile.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:57 pm Hitzfeld says Swiss exit deservedSwitzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld admits his team deserve to be going out of the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:19 pm Spain downs Chile, wins Group HPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- David Villa and Andres Iniesta each scored as Spain beat Chile 2-1 on Friday at the World Cup, a result that sends both teams on to the round of 16.Source: SI.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 3:28 pm French government in finals probeThe French government opens an enquiry into the country's disastrous World Cup campaign, the team's captain Patrice Evra reveals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 3:02 pm Spain beats Chile for top Group H spotAndres Iniesta fires Spain into the last 16 at the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 2:33 pm Dunga bemoans Portuguese tacticsBrazil coach Dunga blames Portugal for what he considers negative tactics after the dismal 0-0 draw which still sends both teams into the last 16.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:39 pm Swiss settle for draw with HondurasSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:05 pm Spain beats Chile for top spot in Grp HAndres Iniesta fires Spain into the last 16 at the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:03 pm England, Germany ready to add new chapter to vibrant World Cup historyEngland and Germany's long World Cup history to add a new chapter on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:04 am Altidore adds new wrinkle to U.S. attackJozy Altidore brings more than a goal-scoring touch to U.S. attack against Ghana.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:27 am Brazil, Portugal settle for tie in Group GBrazil and Portugal settle on draw to both advance at World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:14 am Ivory Coast wins but fails to advanceSource: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:48 am Brazil, Portugal settle for tie in Group GBrazil and Portugal settle on tie to both advance at World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:47 am Exhausted Isner falls in straight sets in second roundOne day after winning the longest tennis match ever, John Isner lost in about 75 minutes.
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