Archive for May, 2007

McKenzie: Balsillie has to sell himself

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Being an owner in the NHL is like being a member of an exclusive club. You not only need to learn the secret handshake but you must promise to abide by the league's rules.
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Belmont Stakes could make racing history (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Calvin Borel, right, riding Street Sense, looks to Preakness winner Robby Albarado, left foreground, aboard Curlin, as Hard Spun, ridden by Mario Pino, follows closely at the finish of the 132nd running of the Preakness Stakes horse race in Baltimore, Saturday, May 19, 2007. Should Street Sense, Curlin and Hard Spun run in the Belmont on June 9, it would be the first time the same top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness met again in the final jewel of the Triple Crown. (AP Photo/Matthew S. Gunby,file)AP - Even though a Triple Crown won't be on the line, the Belmont Stakes could make racing history. Should Street Sense, Curlin and Hard Spun run in the Belmont on June 9, it would be the first time the same top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness met again in the final jewel of the Triple Crown.


Howard to replace Keller as top US goalkeeper

Friday, May 25th, 2007
CHICAGO (AFP) - Everton's Tim Howard will serve as the top goalkeeper for the United States in next month's Gold Cup, moving past veteran Kasey Keller, US coach Bob Bradley said Thursday in naming his 23-man roster.
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The other Sorenstam leads at Corning (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Charlotta Sorenstam, of Sweden, reacts after making birdie on the seventh hole during the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning N.Y., Thursday, May 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)AP - Charlotta Sorenstam has been teaching a lot at her famous sister's golf academy in Florida. Her fees are about to go up. Sorenstam shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday, matching her career low, to take a one-shot lead over Beth Bader after the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic.


Bradley picks his US men’s team

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Having shrugged off the interim tag that had forced caution upon him for five months, it was a more confident and more forthcoming Bob Bradley who, as US national soccer coach, on Thursday named his roster for June's Gold Cup.
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Canadian billionaire buying Predators (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

In this March 7, 2007 file photo, Research in Motion Co-Ceo Jim Balsillie addresses a business group in Ottawa. Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold signed a letter of intent Thursday to the team to Balsillie for $220 million. (AP Photo/Jonathan Hayward, CP,File)AP - Craig Leipold patiently worked to build an NHL franchise and turned the Nashville Predators into one of the league's best teams. If they win a Stanley Cup, it won't be with him.


NBA Magic dump Hill as coach (AFP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Brian Hill, pictured in 2006, was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, the National Basketball Association team announced, saying the dumped mentor could return to the organization in another capacity.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Eliot J. Schechter)AFP - Brian Hill was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, the National Basketball Association team announced, saying the dumped mentor could return to the organization in another capacity.


Devil Rays hang on to beat Mariners

Friday, May 25th, 2007
AP. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Carl Crawford had three RBIs and triggered a seven-run third inning, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Seattle Mariners 13-12 on Thursday.
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Predators; Nashville future in doubt

Friday, May 25th, 2007
By TERESA M. WALKER. AP Sports. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Craig Leipold patiently worked to build an NHL franchise and turned the Nashville Predators into one of the league's best teams.
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Flood halts first round of Colonial

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Donna Mcwilliam / AP. A golf cart leaves the course after a weather siren sounds, warning against dangerous weather, during the first round of the Colonial golf tournament Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Leetch retires after 18-year career

Friday, May 25th, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brian Leetch announced his retirement on Thursday after an 18-year career as one of the National Hockey League's top defensemen.
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Leetch retires after 18-year NHL career (AP)

Friday, May 25th, 2007

New York Rangers' Brian Leetch controls the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens' Patrick Poulin during the first period at Madison Square Garden in New York, in this Oct. 11, 2000 file photo.  Leetch, one of the NHL's top defensemen who helped the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994, retired Thursday, May 24, 2007, after an 18-year career. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)AP - Brian Leetch, one of the NHL's top defensemen who helped the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994, retired Thursday after an 18-year career.


Sharapova advances at Istanbul Cup (AP)

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Maria Sharapova of Russia  reacts after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in the quarterfinals of the WTA Istanbul Cup 2007 Tennis Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, May 24, 2007. Sharapova will play France's Aravane Rezai in the semifinals.(AP Photo/Serkan Senturk)AP - Maria Sharapova beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Istanbul Cup.


Howard takes over as top U.S. goalkeeper (AP)

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

US goalkeeper Tim Howard screams at his defense after making a save against Mexico in the second half of an international friendly soccer match in this Feb. 7, 2007 file photo, in Glendale, Ariz. Howard earned a shutout as the US defeated Mexico 2-0.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - Tim Howard has replaced Kasey Keller as the top U.S. goalkeeper heading into the CONCACAF Gold Cup.


Skipper resigns from BMW Oracle

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Chris Dickson, who led BMW Oracle's challenge for the America's Cup as both skipper and chief executive, resigned on Thursday after the US syndicate's earlier-than-expected exit from the competition.
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Dickson resigns from BMW Oracle Racing

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
AP. VALENCIA, Spain: Chief executive and skipper Chris Dickson resigned from BMW Oracle Racing Thursday, four days after the sole American entry made an early exit from the America's Cup.
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Welcome to the biggest game of LeBron’s career

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
By Scoop Jackson. "There's a point where you decide, 'I have to get my teammates involved.' Then there's a time where you decide, 'I've got to take over this game because I am the best player on this team.
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Soccer’s 98-ton mega thirst

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Champions League: Inzaghi's goals prove Berlusconi right SportingNews.com
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Keyshawn gives up mouthpiece for mic (AP)

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

In this photo released by ESPN, Keyshawn Johnson poses on an ESPN set in Bristol, Conn., Monday May 21, 2007. Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday May 23, ending a  career in which the outspoken receiver was once one of the game's biggest threats. He will join ESPN as a sportscaster and disclose his plans at a news conference in Los Angeles at USC, where he starred in college. (AP Photo/Rich Arden, ESPN)AP - Keyshawn Johnson has caught the damn ball in the NFL for the last time. Johnson, who played a great game and talked one as well during an 11-year career, retired Wednesday despite several offers to continue playing.


Giambi skimps on details of meeting

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
By Michael Silverman. NEW YORK - Using the vaguest and safest language he could muster, Jason Giambi yesterday addressed his meeting with the commissioner’s office as well as a report in the New York Daily News that he tested positive for amphetamines ...
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