Archive for May, 2008

WTA stars pay tribute to tennis champion Henin (AFP)

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Women's world number one tennis player Justine Henin of Belgium speaks at a press conference in Limelette where she announced her retirement from competitive tennis. he world's top women tennis players have been paying tribute to and expressing support for Henin.(AFP/Dominique Faget)AFP - The world's top women tennis players have been paying tribute to and expressing support for former number one Justine Henin after her shock retirement announcement on Wednesday.


No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately (AP)

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Belgium's Justine Henin, left, sits next to her coach Carlos Rodriguez as she addresses the media at a tennis club in Limelette, Belgium, Wednesday, May 14, 2008.  Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1.  The 25-year-old Belgian made the surprising announcement at a news conference, less than two weeks before the start of the French Open. She has won that clay-court major championship four times, including each of the past three years. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)AP - The determination that helped Justine Henin beat bigger, stronger opponents time and again was fading.


Gross RBI Lifts Rays Over Yanks

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Gabe Gross hits RBI single off Mariano Rivera in 11th inning to lift Rays past Yankees 2-1
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Barry Bonds Back in Foul Legal Territory

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Home run king has been charged again with lying about past steroid use.
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‘New Information’ Emerges on USC’s Mayo

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
NCAA president has 'new information' on USC star Mayo, will move forward with investigation
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Bryant Expects to Play in Game 5

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Kobe Bryant says his sore back is much better and that he'll play against Jazz in Game 5
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Pistons Reach 6th Straight East Finals

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Pistons beat Magic 91-86 in Game 5, advance to Eastern Conference finals for 6th straigh year
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Hornets Take Series Lead Over Spurs

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
David West has 38 points, 14 rebounds to power Hornets past Spurs 101-79 for 3-2 series lead
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Penguins Move to Brink of Cup Finals

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Penguins win 4-1 to take 3-0 lead over Flyers, move within 1 victory of Stanley Cup finals
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NFL Releases ‘Spygate’ Tapes

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Surreptitious Footage Comes to Light After Walsh's Trip to Capitol Hill
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What Fore? Golf’s Sorenstam to Retire

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Annika Sorenstam to make this year her last on LPGA Tour.
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Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour (AP)

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, announces her retirement from the LPGA Tour during a press conference at the Sybase Classic golf tournament at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Sorenstam who began her professional career in 1992 will retire at the conclusion of the 2008 LPGA season. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)AP - Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure.


NCAA president has ‘new information’ on USC’s Mayo (AP)

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
AP - Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.

Walsh Takes Story to Goodell, Senate

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Former Pats Video Assistant Receives Indemnity for Testimony in Spygate Case
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To Keep Eyes on Ball, Athletes Now Train

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Pro athletes use computer programs, prisms, special exercises to sharpen vision.
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