Archive for April, 2009

Van Every’s homer leads Red Sox

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
BetFirmsVan Every's homer leads Red SoxPhiladelphia Daily NewsJonathan Van Every hit his first major league home run in the 10th inning, lifting the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 6-5, comeback win over the Cleveland Indians last night.Van Every's clout caps Sox comeback MLB.comINDIANS RECAP Indians chatter The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comFOXSports.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer - San Francisco Chronicle - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comall 1,070 news articles
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Report: Book says A-Rod may have juiced in H.S. (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
AP - Alex Rodriguez may have been using steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and was suspected of using performance-enhancers while playing for the New York Yankees, according to a soon-to-be-released book.

Chamberlain and Swisher power Yankees past Tigers (Reuters)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Reuters - Joba Chamberlain hurled seven innings of three-hit ball and Nick Swisher homered from both sides of the plate to help the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 Wednesday.

Atlanta seize control over Heat at NBA East (AFP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks drives around James Jones of the Miami Heat during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Philips Arena, on April 29, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks won 106-91 to lead the series 3-2.(AFP/Getty Images/Doug Benc)AFP - Atlanta have won the battle of staredowns and hard fouls, emerging from a four quarter slugfest with a 106-91 win over Miami in game five of their first round NBA playoff series.


Giants coast behind Lincecum

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
The Chronicle JournalGiants coast behind LincecumMLB.comBy Chris Haft / MLB.com SAN FRANCISCO -- During Thursday's scheduled off-day, their last of four in April, the Giants can heave a contented sigh.Recap: San Francisco vs. Los Angeles Kansas City StarMolina, Lincecum spark win for Giants San Jose Mercury NewsSan Francisco Chronicle - The Associated Press - Daily Breeze - USA Todayall 880 news articles
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Lincecum stars, Giants get 15 hits in 9-4 win (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez flies out against San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - Tim Lincecum allowed six hits and struck out eight while pitching into the eighth inning, and Bengie Molina drove in four runs in the San Francisco Giants' 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.


Hawks bruise Heat 106-91 to take 3-2 series lead (Reuters)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Reuters - Joe Johnson scored 25 points as the Atlanta Hawks outclassed Miami Heat 106-91 on Wednesday to move within a win of the playoffs' second round.

Bruins: Winds of change

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
The Southern LedgerBruins: Winds of changeBoston HeraldBy Stephen Harris WILMINGTON - When the Bruins [team stats] defeated the Hurricanes, 5-1, on Feb. 17 in Raleigh, NC, they completed a lopsided 4-0 sweep of the teams' season series that left Carolina with a record of 28-25-4 and on the outside looking ...Identity crisis finally solved Boston GlobeMaurice: Canes win one for fans The Herald-SunFort Wayne Journal Gazette - The Canadian Press - WRAL.com - NESN.comall 237 news articles
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Recap: Texas vs. Oakland

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
MiamiHerald.comRecap: Texas vs. OaklandMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network The scheduled second game of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics on Wednesday has been postponed due to heavy rain.A's glad to have night off San Francisco ChronicleRangers to wait on Hamilton decision MLB.comThe Associated Press - CBSSports.com - Victoria Advocate - Sacramento Beeall 534 news articles
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Joe Johnson, Hawks rock Heat in Game 5

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
National PostJoe Johnson, Hawks rock Heat in Game 5Atlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Sekou Smith The Hawks' captain labored through four games in this first-round playoff series against Miami without once looking like the three-time All-Star who sparked the resurgence of the franchise.Notebook: Heat, Hawks feeling the pain SportingNews.comJohnson, Hawks beat Heat 106-91 to take 3-2 lead The Associated PressMiamiHerald.com - Rotoworld.com - Peninsula is Mightier - Palm Beach Postall 3,020 news articles
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I Want Revenge is early favorite at Kentucky Derby

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
New York TimesI Want Revenge is early favorite at Kentucky DerbySt. Louis Post-DispatchJeff Mullins pulled I Want Revenge out of California at one point this winter, sending him to run on dirt in New York. Bob Baffert stayed put on the synthetic surface with Pioneerof the Nile, and the colt racked up four consecutive victories.Another Trainer With a Clouded Reputation May Reign Washington PostDunkirk gets his first gallop at Churchill ESPNThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - New York Times - Wall Street Journal - SI.comall 1,580 news articles
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Greinke first in Majors to win five games

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
The Associated PressGreinke first in Majors to win five gamesMLB.comBy Dick Kaegel / MLB.com Greinke actually gave up two earned runs but still upgraded his record to 5-0 -- becoming the first pitcher in the Majors to five wins -- as he pitched the Royals to an 11-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night ...Recap: Kansas City vs. Toronto MiamiHerald.comRoyals back Greinke with 15-hit attack in 11-3 pummeling of Toronto Kansas City StarThe Associated Press - National Post - SI.com - United Press Internationalall 776 news articles
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NBA Notebook Howard Is Suspended For Game 6

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Boston GlobeNBA Notebook Howard Is Suspended For Game 6Washington PostThe center has been suspended for tonight's Game 6 of Orlando's playoff series against Philadelphia for his elbow on Sixers C Samuel Dalembert, the NBA announced yesterday.Howard suspended; Rondo can play Los Angeles TimesScouting report: Magic at 76ers, Game 6 Orlando SentinelUSA Today - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - ESPN - NBA.comall 1,506 news articles
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Indy rookie enters mini-marathon race (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
AP - Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot.

Chandler sidelined for Game 5 on Wednesday night (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
AP - The New Orleans Hornets didn't have their big man for their big game.

Chandler sidelined for Game 5 on Wednesday night (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
AP - The New Orleans Hornets didn't have their big man for their big game.

Atlanta Hawks take 3-2 series lead over Miami Heat

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
CBC.caAtlanta Hawks take 3-2 series lead over Miami HeatMiamiHerald.comIn a game that saw several players hitting the floor - none looming larger than Dwyane Wade's head - and several hard fouls, the Hawks firmly held off Miami to take a 3-2 series lead to place the Heat on the brink of elimination.Johnson scores 25 in Hawks 106-91 victory The Associated PressHawks' Horford injures ankle Seattle Post IntelligencerUnited Press International - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - USA Today - Rotoworld.comall 2,791 news articles
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Atlanta Hawks take 3-2 series lead over Miami Heat

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
CBC.caAtlanta Hawks take 3-2 series lead over Miami HeatMiamiHerald.comIn a game that saw several players hitting the floor - none looming larger than Dwyane Wade's head - and several hard fouls, the Hawks firmly held off Miami to take a 3-2 series lead to place the Heat on the brink of elimination.Johnson scores 25 in Hawks 106-91 victory The Associated PressHawks' Horford injures ankle Seattle Post IntelligencerUnited Press International - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - USA Today - Rotoworld.comall 2,791 news articles
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Johnson scores 25 in Hawks’ 106-91 win (AP)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Miami Heat's James Jones (22) passes the ball after coming up with a loose ball against Atlanta HAwks' Mike Bibby, left, in the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference playoff series in Atlanta on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - Dwyane Wade banged his head on the court. Al Horford hobbled to the locker room. Jamaal Magloire doled out a shove, and Josh Smith pushed back.


Tiger Woods returns to PGA Tour after taking spring break

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
New Zealand HeraldTiger Woods returns to PGA Tour after taking spring breakSt. Louis Post-DispatchApril 29, 2009 - Tiger Woods of the USA in action during the Pro-Am for the Quail Hollow Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.Signing Day for Peyton Manning at Pro-Am New York TimesOnly one way for Tiger to quiet all the whispers FOXSports.comUSA Today - The Republican - MassLive.com - The Lincoln Tribune - PGA Tourall 643 news articles
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