Archive for May, 2009

Ohio State eliminated Georgia at NCAA tournament (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
AP - Michael Stephens hit a pair of homers, including a three-run shot to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Ohio State beat Georgia 13-6 on Sunday to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NCAA tournament.

Texas likes what it sees in 25-inning marathon

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Washington PostTexas likes what it sees in 25-inning marathonYahoo! SportsBy Kendall Rogers, Yahoo! Sports 7 hours, 55 minutes ago AUSTIN, Texas - Texas coach Augie Garrido has guided some of the greatest college baseball teams ever to the College World Series and to national titles.Texas tops Boston College in longest game in NCAA history USA TodayTexas tops BC in longest game in NCAA history The Associated PressMLB.com - Boston Herald - Sports Network - NESN.comall 300 news articles
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Safina powers on, Ivanovic heads home (AFP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Russia's Dinara Safina returns a ball to France's Aravane Rezai during a French Open tennis round of 16 match at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. Safina won 6-1, 6-0.(AFP/Bertrand Guay)AFP - Top seed Dinara Safina won at a canter to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday but it will not be title-holder Ana Ivanovic she meets there after the Serb lost 6-2, 6-3 to Victoria Azarenka


Liriano to stay in rotation (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
AP - Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano will remain in the rotation, although his status might be reviewed after a couple more starts.

Sharapova Advances to French Open Quarterfinals

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Maria Sharapova rallies again, advances to French Open quarterfinals by beating Li Na
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Sharapova advances to French Open quarterfinals (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Russia's Maria Sharapova returns the ball to China's Li Na during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday May 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)AP - Maria Sharapova rallied again at the French Open on Sunday, moving into the quarterfinals by beating Li Na of China 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.


Magic Evaluating Nelson’s Status for NBA Finals

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Orlando Magic evaluating All-Star Jameer Nelson for possible return for NBA finals
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Magic evaluating Nelson’s status for NBA finals (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, top talks with injured teammate Jameer Nelson before Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Orlando. (AP Photo/Phalen M. Ebenhack)AP - Orlando is evaluating All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson for a possible return to the Magic lineup for the NBA finals that begin Thursday night in Los Angeles.


CF Beltran out of Mets’ lineup with stomach virus (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran swings for an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in New York, Monday, May 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)AP - Carlos Beltran was out of the New York Mets' lineup Sunday because of a stomach virus, and fill-in center fielder Angel Pagan left in the fourth inning against Florida with a groin injury.


Pau isn’t soft … and it’s time you realize it

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
New York Daily NewsPau isn't soft ... and it's time you realize itFOXSports.comby Peter Vecsey, New York Post Gee, what a fluke: The Lakers spread out, run their offense through Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom and shred the Nuggets defense for countless unchallenged layups and jumpers in Games 5 and 6, many by predator Kobe Bryant who ...Lakers Return to Finals Determined to Win This Time Washington PostBack in Finals, Lakers Look to Finish the Job New York TimesLos Angeles Times - Bleacher Report - Daily Breeze - CBSSports.comall 198 news articles
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Nadal Loses for First Time at French Open

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Times OnlineNadal Loses for First Time at French OpenNew York TimesRobin Soderling of Sweden celebrated his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in their fourth round match for the French Open in Paris on Sunday.How Robin Soderling upset Rafael Nadal SI.comNadal's run at the French Open comes to a stunning end Sports NetworkThe Associated Press - Bloomberg - CNN International - Reutersall 2,244 news articles
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Soderling ends Nadal’s French Open reign (AFP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Swedish player Robin Soderling reacts to play against Spanish player Rafael Nadal during a French Open tennis round of 16 match at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. Soderling won 6-2, 6-7 (2/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/2).(AFP/Bertrand Guay)AFP - Rafael Nadal's four-year Roland Garros reign came to a sensational end at the hands of feuding rival Robin Soderling on Sunday as the race for the 2009 title was thrown wide open.


Mind games start early for Penguins and Red Wings at Stanley Cup final

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Washington PostMind games start early for Penguins and Red Wings at Stanley Cup finalThe Canadian PressDETROIT - It didn't take long for the mind games to start at the Stanley Cup final. Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said he thought Sidney Crosby was "headhunting" when he hammered Henrik Zetterberg with an open-ice hit in the first period of Game ...Video: Red Wings Give Detroit Reason to Cheer The Associated PressWings' Smith, Osgood have plenty in common National PostFOXSports.com - New York Times - SI.com - MLive.comall 2,952 news articles
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Mets admit F-Mart needs work

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
New York Daily NewsMets admit F-Mart needs workNew York Daily NewsThe Mets acknowledge that Fernando Martinez is no finished product and that apparently extends to his outfield play, too. The uber-prospect needs some work as a fielder, according to Jerry Manuel, though Manuel said that's normal and that F-Mart has ...Mets Field a Patchwork Lineup, and the Marlins Find Its Weakest Spot New York TimesBaseball Notes: Mets' Schneider returns to lineup Philadelphia InquirerThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - The Associated Press - USA Today - The Spreadall 856 news articles
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Commissioner Gary Bettman’s State of the NHL News Conference

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
CBC.caCommissioner Gary Bettman's State of the NHL News ConferenceNew York TimesBy The New York Times Here is the official transcript NHL of Commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference conducted prior to the start of the Stanley Cup final yesterday in Detroit.Bettman: Balsillie issue is not personal SportingNews.comBettman says Stanley Cup shows value in sticking with troubled ... The Canadian PressDallas Morning News - ESPN - Bleacher Report - CNNall 158 news articles
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Milan promote Leonardo as Ancelotti exits (AFP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

AC Milan's coach Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat prior to the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan versus Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence. Ancelotti announced he was quitting AC Milan following their 2-0 win at Fiorentina on the last day of the Serie A season(AFP/Fabio Muzzi)AFP - AC Milan on Sunday replaced coach Carlo Ancelotti with former player and Brazilian World Cup winner Leonardo, who was the club's technical director.


Christian Cevaer wins European Open by 1 stroke (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
AP - Christian Cevaer won the European Open by one stroke on Sunday, making par at the difficult 18th hole for a 2-over 74.

Texas Tops BC in Longest Game in NCAA History

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Wood dominant as Texas edges Boston College 3-2 in 25 innings, longest game in NCAA history
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Texas tops BC in longest game in NCAA history (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
AP - Inning after inning, Austin Wood kept heading back out to the mound.

Royals’ C Buck hospitalized with back injury (AP)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
AP - Kansas City catcher John Buck is still in the hospital a day after he injured his lower back while preparing to bat against the Chicago White Sox.