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SACA appoints Mohammad Arifi its multicultural ambassador

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:01 -0400

Twenty-one-year-old Mohammad Arifi's love for cricket convinced the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) to appoint him as their first multi-cultural ambassador. According to news.com.au, Arifi will help (SACA) run multi-cultural cricket programs, including a Come and Try Day at Brahma Lodge Indoor Sports Centre on Sunday, especially targeting new arrivals. Arifi said that he will ...

Murray pulls out of French Open

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:40:02 -0400

US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray Tuesday announced he will skip the French Open tennis due to a back injury. The World No.2 retired with the back problem in his second-round match against Spain's Marcel Granollers at the Rome Masters last week, which posed as a bad sign for his withdrawal from the second tennis Grand Slam of the year. Scotsman Murray will now aim to be fully fit for the ...

British journalist pens Laras biography

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:40:02 -0400

British journalist James Fuller has written a biography of former West Indies captain Brian Lara, one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Fuller, also a keen cricketer who played at domestic level for 20 years, says he wrote 'Caribbean lives-Brian Lara' during the six years he lived in Lara's homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, reports CMC. Lara, who retired in 2008, holds the world record ...

Strike threat for Spanish basketball league play-offs

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:10:02 -0400

Spanish basketball was thrown into turmoil late Tuesday night with the news that players from the Endesa ACB League will go on an indefinite strike from Sunday. The strike comes at the start of the quarter-finals of the play-offs of the ACB League which will decide the eventual champions of the competition, reports Xinhua. The players are striking in order to force a collective agreement which ...

Ajax coach De Boer agrees to extend contract

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:10:01 -0400

Ajax football coach Frank de Boer has agreed to extend his contract until the middle of 2017. The Amsterdam-based club announced Tuesday that De Boer, whose current contract expires in 2014, will now sign a new four-year deal running from July 1, 2013 until June 20, 2017, reports Xinhua. The 43-year-old former Dutch international started as head coach of Ajax in December 2010. He captured three ...

ESPN layoffs 7000 workers as TV rights fees rise

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:10:01 -0400

Sports media giant ESPN has given pink slips to nearly 7,000 employees on Tuesday, the network said in a statement. The Bristol, Connecticut-based company said it was looking at the financial bottom line. In a statement the company said that they were implementing changes across the company to enhance their continued growth while smartly managing costs. It added that while difficult, they ...

Trinindad Football hints at probe to uncover missing funds

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:01 -0400

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has hinted that an investigation could be launched into unaccounted revenues generated by the federation from World Cup 2006. President of the TTFF Raymond Tim Kee announced Tuesday that a probe is being considered during a press conference at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, reports CMC. "From our understanding, TTFF is very much a part of ...

Stoke City coach Pulis steps down

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:50:01 -0400

Stoke City coach Tony Pulis parted ways with the English Premier League football club after seven years in charge. The club, finishing in the 13th place, said Tuesday that Pulis left the club on mutual agreement, reports Xinhua. Pulis, 55, was named Stoke coach for a second spell in 2006, and led the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008 after a 23-year ...

Broad Anderson will make Ashes difficult for Aussies Ian Botham

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:20:01 -0400

Cricket commentator Ian Botham has said that England's opening bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make the Ashes series even more difficult for the Australians. The combination of Broad and Anderson with their skills and abilities will prove tough for the Australians as while Broad uses his pace and height to devastating effect; Anderson uses his swing and his craft to keep batsmen ...

Womens Asia Cup qualifier Myanmar edge past India 2-0

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

Myanmar rode two first half goals from Naw Phaw and Khin Moe Wai to edge past India in their first Group D encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup football qualifiers at the Faisal Al Huseni Stadium here. Naw Phaw and Khin Moe Wai scored first half goals for Myanmar in the 5th and 26th minute respectively and Yee Yee Oo's effort in the 27th minute hit the woodwork here Tuesday night. Before ...

Brooklyn Beckham begins training with QPR following dads retirement

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:05 -0400

Football star David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly training with Queens Park Rangers (QPR) following David's retirement. Brooklyn, 14, had started playing at Tottenham HotSpurs when he was as young as four, spent time with the Under 14 team at LA Galaxy and will join David in training at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the Mirror reports. QPR that has recently been relegated ...

CA considering social media policy after Warner Twitter rant

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:20:01 -0400

Cricket Australia (CA) chief James Sutherland has said the governing body might need to consider implementing a social media policy after Australian Test batsman David Warner's recent Twitter controversy. He said there had been no discussions about developing a social media policy for players, but admitted it is something that CA is considering. Sutherland insisted he will continue to encourage ...

Pak batsman Mohd Yousuf rubbishes media reports of retirement from intl cricket

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:50:02 -0400

Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has rejected media reports which said that he has retired from international cricket. The 38-year-old cricketer said that he is already out of the Pakistan team and haven't played top class cricket for a while now, so there is no need for him to announce any retirement, reports the Daily Times. Yousuf last played for Pakistan in an ODI against South Africa in ...

Tornado spanned length of 22 soccer fields

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:01 -0400

Residents of suburban Oklahoma were returning home as rescue workers neared the end of the search for survivors and the dead after a mammoth tornado - said to be as wide as 22 football fields - flattened countless homes and claimed 24 lives, including nine children. Even as officials revised the death toll down from the earlier 51, the National Weather Service gave Monday's tornado that hit ...

Enhanced contract payments for Australian cricket eves

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:20:02 -0400

Cricket Australia (CA) Tuesday announced a restructuring of the contracting system for women players which will result in the Australian female cricketers becoming some of the best paid female athletes in the country. CA approved a restructure of the contract system with a move from a three-tier payment system to a squad-ranking system. The top player retainer increases substantially from ...

2018 World Cup infrastructure inadequate

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:02 -0400

Russia is struggling to beef up its hospitality infrastructure ahead of the 2018 World Cup, with seven of the 11 host cities lagging behind in the number of hotel rooms on offer. Only Moscow, Sochi, St. Petersburg and Kazan meet the FIFA requirement of 60,000 hotel rooms for host cities, World Cup deputy CEO Alexander Djordjadze said Tuesday at the Football Build Expo here. "It's no secret that ...

China to host maiden Royal Trophy golf meet

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:02 -0400

The Royal Trophy Golf Tournament will be held for the first time in China Dec 20-22 at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, Royal Trophy co-managing director Ivan Ballesteros said Tuesday. "We are very pleased to announce that the next edition of the Royal Trophy will be held at Dragon Lake Golf Club in China. The previous edition of the competition was an enormous success with the Asian team ...

Hyundai Motor commences Trophy Tour for ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:03 -0400

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Sven-Goran Eriksson to reveal sexy secrets in tell-all book

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:05 -0400

Sven-Goran Eriksson is planning to tell all about his time as England's football coach in a new autobiography. The Swede's memoir, Svennis, will talk about the time when he had affairs with Ulrika Jonsson, 45, and FA secretary Faria Alam, 47, the Daily Star reported. The 65-year-old former player told the publication that there has been so much said about him that is not true, so he wants to ...

Anderson most skillful fast bowler in the world England bowling coach David Saker

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:04 -0400

England's bowling coach David Saker has described Jimmy Anderson as the most skillful bowler in the world, following the latter's astounding display during the Lord's Test against New Zealand. The ICC ratings place Steyn at number one, while Anderson languishes at sixth place, more than a hundred ranking points behind. But Saker admits that despite Steyn being an outstanding bowler, Jimmy has ...

Ex-PCB chairman Tauqir demands imposition of ad-hoc on board

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:03 -0400

Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Lieutenant General (retired) Tauqir Zia, along a few former and current players and administrators, have serious reservations on the mechanism adopted by the PCB, and is demanding the imposition of ad-hoc on the board. The Daily Times quoted Tauqir as saying that ad-hoc for at least three months is the need of the hour to fix issues. Tauqir, ...

Pitch report Headingley Leeds

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:46:26 -0400

Established: 1890Capacity: 17,000Floodlights: NoEnds: Kirkstall Lane End, Football Stand EndHome Team: YorkshireTest History: 71 Tests; 30 home wins; 22 away wins; 1 neutral win; 18 drawsLast 10 Tests: 4 home wins; 4 away wins; 1 neutral win, 1 drawLast 10 tosses: 7 batted first (4 wins, 3 defeats); 3 bowled first (2 wins, 1 draw)OverviewHeadingley is a ground with almost unrivalled tradition and ...

Boateng signs Fulham deal

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:39:39 -0400

Martin Jol , who has attempted to bring in the Dnipro midfielder on several occasions before.Boateng's transfer had to be put on ice previously due to contract disputes with his Ukrainian club, but a deal now looks to have been struck.The ...

PREVIEW-Motor racing-Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:54 -0400

By Alan Baldwin MONACO, May 22 (Reuters) - Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend. The sceptics who doubted McLaren's ...

Sochi ensures security at high possible level in Olympics

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:34:25 -0400

(20 mins ago) Sochi Olympic organizers say authorities will ensure security at the "highest possible level.'' A deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon in April has revived fears of security arrangements at the 2014 Games in Sochi, the resort town on the edge of Russia's restive southern provinces which have been engulfed in Islamic insurgency, AP reports. Sochi organizing ...

Taylor successfully downgrades NRL charge

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:33:40 -0400

Gold Coast back-rower David Taylor will be free to play in Sunday's NRL clash with Parramatta after successfully appealing the grading of a dangerous contact charge. The NRL judiciary on Wednesday downgraded Taylor's charge of grade-two dangerous contact with a kicker to a grade one, allowing the forward to escape suspension. Taylor was facing a two-match ban over his late, high hit ...

Rebels OConnor stays on rugby sidelines

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:33:38 -0400

Anointed Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor remains sidelined and will have just one match in six weeks under his belt heading into the blockbuster British and Irish Lions series. O'Connor had been desperate to make his return from a chest injury on Friday night but the Melbourne Rebels have opted against risking him in their Super Rugby clash against the NSW Waratahs. It leaves him ...

CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:33:14 -0400

Japan's Koji Murofushi competes during Group A of the men's hammer throw qualifications in the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 3, ...

Pardew set for crunch Toon talks

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:27:06 -0400

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was due to sit down with owner Mike Ashley today to discuss the way forward.Press Association Sport understands the pair, along with managing director Derek Llambias, were due to hold talks to assess what went wrong in the recently completed season and to plot a route back to the upper reaches of the Barclays Premier League table.Pardew's future has been the topic ...

Neville flattered byEverton link

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:27:05 -0400

Departing Everton defender Phil Neville has confirmed his interest in succeeding David Moyes as the club's manager.The former England international, 36, took the decision towards the end of the season to leave the club's playing staff and is preparing for a career in management.He has been strongly linked with the Goodison Park vacancy and is also rated by bookmakers among the leading ...

Soccer-Moses out of Nigerias matches Obi Mikel wants a rest

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:14 -0400

May 22 (Reuters) - Victor Moses has withdrawn from Nigeria's squad for next month's World Cup soccer qualifiers and Confederation Cup tournament while Chelsea team mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for a friendly against Mexico next ...

IPL Spot-fixing charges false says India fast bowler Sreesanth

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:50:45 -0400

Indian Premier League (IPL). In his first public appearance since being arrested last week by Delhi police, Sreesanth on Wednesday said he was innocent and that his name would be cleared of any wrongdoing. The Kerala-based cricketer, along with Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, ...

Sascoc to assist swimmers going to Barcelona

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:44:33 -0400

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) confirmed in April that South Africa's elite swimmers would participate at the global spectacle in Barcelona in July, but Swimming South Africa said lesser-known athletes might need to contribute as much as R3 000 from their own pockets if they hoped to take part. "As Sascoc, we will always contribute to the best of our ...

How those hoping to build a baseball stadium in Summerlin can learn from the hype of UNLV Now

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:44:06 -0400

The Sun's Las Vegas 51s section New Las Vegas 51s owners might want to take a page out of UNLV football coach Bobby Hauck's playbook when talking about their plans to build a state-of-the-art Triple-A stadium in Summerlin. And, please, no jokes about how most of Hauck's plays have failed in his three years coaching the Rebels. He got this one right. Two summers ...

Football development to set the tone for 63rd FIFA Congress

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:40:49 -0400

Mauritius 's technical centre has become a key facility for the approximately 80,000 footballers of the tiny Indian Ocean island and one of the most outstanding training complexes of its kind in Africa. "Throughout the past years, Africa has been the largest recipient of FIFA Goal projects," said FIFA Director of Member Associations and Development, Thierry Regenass. ...

Hockey wont support gay marriage

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:40:21 -0400

SENIOR Liberal Joe Hockey expects his party room to re-examine a conscience vote on the difficult question of gay marriage after the September election. But he says he would not personally back a change to the laws. Mr Hockey described the issue of same-sex marriage as "very, very difficult" when asked if he would back a push to allow Liberal MPs a conscience vote in ...

Malaga Have European Ban Lifted by UEFA

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:39:02 -0400

(Reuters) - Malaga will be free to compete in the Europa League next season after UEFA announced on Wednesday that the European ban imposed on the Spanish club had been lifted. The Costa del Sol club, who reached the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League, had been given a one-year ban by UEFA due to financial irregularities but had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport ...

NIIT Pledges Support For Sports

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:39:01 -0400

Djan Wilteh &Associates' Emmanuel Ola Williams(2ndL) in a handshake with NIIT officials. With them is MC-Caulley of GES IT Company NIIT Computers has pledged its unflinching support for sports in the country. Already, it has supported the Nunu Sports Festival, offering scholarship to 20 outstanding pupils and officials who excelled in the just ended sports festival. "We believe ...

Moses Out of Nigerias Matches Obi Mikel Wants a Rest

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:38:52 -0400

(Reuters) - Victor Moses has withdrawn from Nigeria's squad for next month's World Cup football qualifiers and Confederation Cup tournament while Chelsea team mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for a friendly against Mexico next week, Nigerian Football Federation officials said on Wednesday. Both players are in the United States with Chelsea this week for friendlies against ...

ODI series preview Ireland v Pakistan

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:38:48 -0400

Pakistan's preparation ahead of the Champions Trophy will continue, while Ireland will chase glory akin to that cherished in 2007, when the teams meet for a couple of ODIs in Dublin this week.Pakistan's jaunt in Scotland was somewhat of a damp squib, with captain Misbah-ul-Haq saving face in the series opener before the final fixture ended in a washout. This time, the competition - ...

Community sports recreation datebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:37:43 -0400

Youth and recreation leagues are forming, camps and classes are taking place, tryouts are being scheduled and more is going on around the ...

Teo broke my eye socket woman claims

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:23 -0400

A Brisbane woman says she was left bleeding and abandoned with a fractured eye socket from an alleged assault by South Sydney NRL star Ben Te'o.Te'o strongly denies the allegations and won't be stood down by the Rabbitohs for their clash with Cronulla on Monday night.The woman made an initial approach to police, who attended the scene of the alleged assault and, while those ...

Garcia apologises for fried chicken jibe at Woods

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:13 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on ...

Mike Husseys hot form continues in IPL

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:00 -0400

Retirement from cricket's international ranks has failed to dampen the form of Mike Hussey, who produced another match-winning display in the Indian Premier League to lift his team into Sunday's final.Hussey scored an unbeaten 86 off 58 deliveries to guide the Chennai Super Kings to a 48-run win over Mumbai Indians on Tuesday night.The 37-year-old is almost certain to win the Orange Cap ...

England banned from talking Ashes

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:25:57 -0400

England might be overwhelming favourites to win the Ashes series, but the latest directive from coach Andy Flower suggests the champions aren't feeling as comfortable as the bookies. The England press is reporting that Flower has banned his players talking about the Ashes until after the Champions Trophy is finished. Gagging his players ahead of such a highly anticipated series indicates ...

Roosters want to have NRLs top defence

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:25:56 -0400

The Sydney Roosters are aiming to become the NRL's top defensive unit within three years - but insist they haven't earned the tag just yet. The Roosters' premiership charge is being built on a ferocious defensive mentality, which was on display in the past fortnight in victories over Manly and North Queensland in which they conceded just one try in each game. Through 10 rounds, ...

AFL grand final helps Hannebery improve

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:25:55 -0400

Sydney midfielder Dan Hannebery credits last year's AFL grand final as the tonic that helped lay the platform for his breakthrough 2013 campaign. Hannebery has been one of the Swans' best over the opening eight rounds and is running second overall in the AFL coaches' player of the year award. The 2010 Rising Star winner, who copped a hard tag for the first time in his AFL career ...

Major League Soccer announces New York New York City Football Club

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:11 -0400

WAM NEW YORK, May 22nd, 2013 (WAM): Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that a partnership of global sports powers, Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees, has acquired the League's 20th expansion club. The new team will be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and expects to begin play in 2015. "We proudly welcome two of the most ...

Bayern Defender Badstuber Out for 10 Months After Surgery

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:33 -0400

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Andy Murray not fit to compete at French Open

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:52 -0400

Murray aggravated his lower back at the Italian Open last week. "It's a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete," Murray said in a statement released by his management company on Tuesday. "Apologies to the organisers and thanks to everyone for the messages of support. Now my complete focus is on getting ...

IPL spot fixing Delhi Police closing in on as many as four cricketers

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:35:54 -0400

Cricket News: IPL spot fixingL Delhi Police are closing in on as many as four cricketers playing for two other teams, including a foreign player, based on leads from their interrogation of disgraced Rajasthan Royals bowler S Sreesanth. A top level police source said the players could be arrested this ...

Britton set for hernia op

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:37 -0400

Munich with Swansea head physiotherapist Kate Rees for the surgery, having played through the pain barrier during the latter part of the season."For the last two months of the season my groin has felt quite tight, but I wanted to play through the pain and finish the season," said Britton."I missed parts of training in that time but it was necessary to ensure I was available for the ...

West Ham not digging that Cole

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:36 -0400

Cole posted several messages on Twitter on Tuesday appearing to indicate he had no future at the club he joined in July 2006 from London rivals Chelsea and the Hammers confirmed on Wednesday morning that his contract would not be renewed. "Carlton's contract has come to an end and we have decided not to renew that contract," Sam Allardyce said. "Carlton's need at his ...

City take aim at America

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:35 -0400

22 May 2013 Manchester City believe they are in a perfect position to crack America after announcing they are to set up a new club in New ...

Giles ready to scratch seven-year itch

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:39 -0400

Failure in 2004 will motivate limited-overs coach Ashley Giles to achieve ultimate when England's Champions Trophy campaign gets underway in the United Kingdom next month.Former off-spinner Giles delivered 10 economical overs and clinched the key wicket of then captain Ricky Ponting in a six-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final at Edgbaston in Birmingham in 2007.The West Indies, ...

Focus on AFL indigenous good news Johnson

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:27:21 -0400

AFL talent manager Chris Johnson fears the Nathan Lovett-Murray stabbing will overshadow the positive aspects of the league's Indigenous ...

Garcia Apologizes for Fried Chicken Jibe at Woods

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:23:35 -0400

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Stabbed Bomber lucky not to be worse off

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:26 -0400

Essendon's Nathan Lovett-Murray is fortunate to have escaped serious injury when stabbed in what the AFL club says was an unprovoked attack. Lovett-Murray had surgery on Wednesday to repair the bicep muscle in his right arm after Tuesday night's domestic altercation. AFL talent manager Chris Johnson fears the stabbing of the 30-year-old will cast a negative slant on this ...

Naitanui AFL trade not an option Eagles

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:25 -0400

West Coast coach John Worsfold says there's zero chance of a rival AFL side poaching Nic Naitanui while the star ruckman is still contracted to the Eagles. Outgoing Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy rocked the boat earlier this week when he claimed he would trade an entire year of draft picks to snare Naitanui. Sheedy won't have the chance to test the waters on that front ...

Home truths spark Lions AFL turnaround

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:19 -0400

The focus might be on Brisbane coach Michael Voss but Lions co-captain Jed Adcock said senior players had felt the pressure, prompting an honesty session that might yet turn their AFL season around. Players did their best to end speculation that off-contract Voss had until round 15 to secure his job by upsetting Essendon last round. However, Adcock credited a player heart-to-heart weeks earlier ...

Phil Hughes to meet Ashes mentor

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:16 -0400

Phil Hughes says the English county mentor who reinvented him as a Test batsman will play a key role in his Ashes preparation. Hughes credits Worcestershire coach Steve Rhodes with breathing new life into his career in 2012 after he was dumped from the Test side midway through the 2011/12 summer. The 24-year-old says Rhodes helped him believe in himself again after three years of slipping in ...

Hockey puts ATO set-up on notice

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:16 -0400

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) looks set for a major shake-up should the coalition win power in September, with its policeman functions to be split from its tax administration. Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey, in his budget reply speech before the September 14 election, said a parliamentary committee would also be set up to conduct regular public hearings of the tax commissioner, similar to ...

Column Play ball with Goodell and NFL _ or else

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:43 -0400

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football spring meetings in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise ...

Deans must forgive Quade Slack

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:36:29 -0400

Wallabies great Andrew Slack believes Robbie Deans should be honest and explain that Quade Cooper's controversial omission from his Test squad is due to last year's "toxic" outburst.And Slack warned the under-pressure Wallabies coach that he quickly needed to forgive and forget if he wanted to beat the British and Irish Lions - and hold onto his job.Australia's 1984 Grand ...

Sharks Hang On to Beat Kings 2-1 and Tie Series

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:28:53 -0400

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Bruins Rally Push Rangers to Brink of Elimination

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:28:49 -0400

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Spurs Cant Ease Up Despite 2-0 Lead on Grizzlies

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:28:45 -0400

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Bay Bowl San Francisco to Host 50th Super Bowl

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Rodgers Suarez not for sale

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:27:50 -0400

When he arrived at Anfield last summer, one of Rodgers' most important tasks was keeping the Uruguayan at the club. And Rodgers expects to succeed this year, just as he did last."Listen, every player has their price but there's certainly no pressure for the club to sell him. We're trying to build that bit of quality so he's not for sale," he explained."I ...

Qld Origin hopefuls last roll of the dice

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:19:47 -0400

This weekend will be the last roll of the dice for several players hoping to make the Queensland State of Origin side for game one in Sydney next ...

Spurs go 2-0 over Memphis in NBA playoffs

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:19:41 -0400

The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in overtime on Tuesday and stretch their lead in the NBA Western Conference finals to 2-0.Tim Duncan's 17 points included six of the Spurs' eight points in overtime, when he also delivered a key block to help San Antonio hang on after they let a 13-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate."I hate that we ...

Etherington confident over Stoke future

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:58 -0400

22 May 2013 Stoke winger Matt Etherington is confident chairman Peter Coates will make the correct call in his search for the club's next ...

Lampard labels Benitez stint a success

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:58 -0400

Barclays Premier League .Lampard, whose form under Benitez was rewarded with a one-year contract extension, told the Sun: "He's a professional bloke. He prepared very well for games. And it was a difficult situation for him as well." He added: "As interim manager it was always going to be quite difficult because we all knew it was only to the end of the season."So there ...

Spurs survive ugly fourth quarter to go up 2-0 on Grizzlies

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:33 -0400

The Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime to win Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. San Antonio now holds a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is set for Saturday in ...

Grand final pain to power Wanderers

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:12:14 -0400

Time supposedly heals all wounds, but one month on from the A-League grand final and Western Sydney captain Michael Beauchamp is still hurting. The Wanderers enjoyed a 10-game winning streak in their inaugural campaign en route to the premiers' plate, but fell 2-0 to Central Coast in the 2012/13 decider. "Obviously, it's still painful to think about the grand final and seeing the ...

Souths back NRL star over assault claim

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:12:11 -0400

South Sydney won't stand down back-rower Ben Te'o despite allegations he assaulted a woman in Brisbane last month. The woman made an initial approach to police, who attended the scene of the alleged assault, but those allegations have since been withdrawn. Te'o strongly rejected the assault allegations, claiming he did not act improperly and made it clear that he'd not been ...

Storm sore after Manly NRL clash

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:12:10 -0400

Melbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy plans to nurse his battle-weary players through a light week on the track before their second big game in five days when they tackle the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night. Bellamy said Melbourne's 10-10 draw with fourth-placed Manly at AAMI Park on Monday night in extra time had left his side bruised and battered. "After about 10 or 15 minutes, it was ...

Ricciardo confident ahead of Monaco F1 GP

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:12:09 -0400

Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is confident of an improved performance at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, saying his team has a better understanding of his Torro Rosso. The team has been plagued by inconsistency this season but Ricciardo says the outfit is back on track. He thought Torro Rosso had solved its problems when he scored an impressive seventh in the Chinese ...

Sreesanth Denies Wrongdoing Confident of Exoneration

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:08:36 -0400

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Tomic Will Play French Open Despite Troubles Woodbridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:50:40 -0400

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Motor Racing-Monaco Offers Hamilton His Best Chance Yet

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Cavs Win Right to First Pick in NBA Draft

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:29:37 -0400

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron James following the 2009-10 campaign. "It's huge for us," ...

Guan Tianlang gets in Memorial and takes himself out of US Open qualifying

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:51 -0400

FAR HILLS, N.J. - Guan Tianlang has decided not to try to play in the U.S. Open. The USGA said Tuesday that the 14-year-old from China has withdrawn from sectional qualifying in Dallas on June 3. Guan informed the USGA shortly after he received a sponsor's exemption to play in the Memorial, which ends June 2. The USGA offered to move Guan's qualifier from Texas to the Ohio to help ...

Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:32 -0400

Supporters of former Pakistani cricket star and chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) Imran Khan attend a sit-in-protest to condemn the killing of Zohra Shahid, a senior member of PTI in Karachi, Monday, May 20, 2013 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Police said gunmen on a motorcycle shot and killed Shahid outside her home on Saturday. (AP Photo/B.K. ...

Trout Hits for the Cycle as Angels Thump Mariners

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:36 -0400

(Reuters) - Mike Trout became the youngest player in the American League ever to hit for the cycle in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The reigning AL rookie of the year singled in the third inning, tripled in the fourth, doubled in the sixth before completing the feat with a home run in the eighth. The 21-year-old finished with five RBIs while ...

We want to win back your trust AFL

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:13:12 -0400

Tanking issues, fears of illegal supplement use and salary cap breaches.The AFL has had plenty to deal with in recent times, but chief executive Andrew Demetriou says the league is desperate to win back the trust of any disillusioned fans.The supplements saga that has rocked Essendon to its core is the biggest headache for the AFL.But there have been plenty of side issues for Demetriou and his ...

Trout hits for cycle drives in 5 Angels rout Ms

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:13:04 -0400

Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday ...

Dagg back in Crusaders starting side

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:13:02 -0400

All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has been moved off the bench and back into the Crusaders' starting side to face Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs.A dip in form meant Dagg had to be content with a place in the reserves for the Crusaders' last two matches, but he has been returned to the No.15 jersey for the clash in Hamilton on Friday night.His inclusion has been accompanied by a rejig of ...

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong out for two months after surgery | Baseball notebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:12:58 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO — With Ryan Vogelsong sidelined for the foreseeable future, the San Francisco Giants are facing more challenges for their struggling rotation. The Giants placed Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, a day after he broke his hand on a swing, and prepared to be without their right-hander for up to two months after he underwent surgery Tuesday. Athletic trainer Dave ...

Cavs win lottery again should solidify defense with Nerlens Noel

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:45 -0400

Nerlens Noel would help jump-start the Cavs’ effort to improve one of the NBA’s worst defenses. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The ...

Bruins use fourth line to build 3-0 series lead

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:43 -0400

NEW YORK — Up until Tuesday, the Rangers had not lost at home during this year’s playoffs. That all changed as the Bruins rallied from a 1-0 deficit with two third-period goals to take Game 3, 2-1, and move one game away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals. Here are some thoughts and observations from Game 3: o Boston's fourth line of Daniel Paille, Gregory Campbell and ...

Aussie PGA not rushing to ban belly putter

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:05:12 -0400

The PGA of Australia won't rush to ban anchored clubs despite the Royal & Ancient and US Golf Association opting to outlaw Adam Scott-style broomstick putters. Almost six months since proposing the rule change, golf's governing bodies confirmed a new rule 14-1b will be adopted - effective on January 1, 2016. It will prohibit players from anchoring a club directly, or by use of an ...

Brumbies to exact revenge against Blues

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:05:11 -0400

Brumbies lock Sam Carter says his side will unbottle lingering resentment for the Blues on Saturday night to exact payback for ending their 2012 Super Rugby campaign. The Brumbies were all but assured a finals berth last season until they were comprehensively beaten by a surprise-packet Blues outfit in the final round, and the Queensland Reds claimed a bonus-point victory to pip them for the ...

Parental leave is no holiday Hockey

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:03:05 -0400

Mr Hockey repeated Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's comment that men are able to get full replacement pay while on holidays while women could not get replacement pay when they left to have babies."I think that's really unfair," Mr Hockey told the National Press Club on Wednesday.Asked to justify the analogy by a female journalist, who pointed out that women receive replacement ...

Hockey Another loss for NZ

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:33 -0400

Another one-goal loss, another frustrating night for New Zealand to wrap up their six-test series against Korea in Papatoetoe tonight. The eighth-ranked Koreans grabbed a late winner from a penalty corner to beat New Zealand 2-1, and they leave with four wins and two draws. There wasn't much between the teams in the series, but the Koreans were more adept at taking their ...

Sandovals HR Lifts Giants Past Nationals 4-2

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:41:42 -0400

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Winger Ioane Faces Fitness Race for First Lions Test

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:39 -0400

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Malaysia FA Police to Investigate Match-Fixing Claims

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:36 -0400

(Reuters) - Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country's Football Association (FAM) and sports minister on Thursday, local media reported, with the police urged to protect players from bookmakers. The second tier Malaysian Premier League match between Kuala Lumpur and Sime Darby was under suspicion, local daily The Star reported. The paper ...

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:14 -0400

Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.The Royals trailed 3-0 and couldn't get much going offensively until the seventh when they cut the lead to one on RBI singles by ...

Twins notes Deduno to make start vs. Tigers

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:14 -0400

ATLANTA - When Kyle Gibson is called up to the Twins, "you want him to be here and stay here" permanently, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "And right now, he's not quite there." That's why the former first-round draft pick, along with Rochester ...

Spurs blow late lead beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:18:46 -0400

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, goes up for a shot against the Memphis Grizzlies defense during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric ...

Baseball study kicks off with public meeting

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:15:57 -0400

BELPRE - The first phase of a two-phase feasibility study on bringing baseball to the Mid-Ohio Valley was off and running this week, with the first day culminating in a public forum in Belpre. About a dozen people attended the public question and answer session Tuesday evening at the Belpre City Building. Tom Rooney, president of Rooney Sports and Entertainment Group, and David Stone of AECOM, ...

Baburao Yadav fifth cricketer arrested in alleged fixing case

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:58 -0400

Baburao Yadav has become the fifth cricketer to be arrested, by the Delhi Police, in connection with the alleged spot-fixing in the IPL. Yadav was produced in court in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon along with Rajasthan Royals' Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, ...

Joe Hockey defends Howard government tax cuts after reports say they contributed to structural deficit

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:05:38 -0400

Australia Opposition Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has defended the personal income tax cuts delivered by the former Coalition government, which were today cited in two official reports for contributing to an ongoing "structural" deficit in the budget.The federal Treasury and the newly established independent Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) have released fresh estimates of the ...

PM considers imposing more betting restrictions

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:13 -0400

Prime Minister Julia Gillard indicated the federal government was moving closer to imposing restrictions on sports broadcasts. She said the Labor caucus had already been presented with a motion drafted by backbench MP Stephen Jones, and the matter was set down for future discussion. "We've just finished a public consultation period for the form of the code to deal with all of ...

AFLs Bulldogs close to winning McCartney

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:10 -0400

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney predicts wins will start coming for his AFL club quicker than outside observers or possibly even his own players expect.McCartney says the Dogs, who have won just one of their past 19 games - against Brisbane in round one - and lost to Gold Coast on Saturday, are frustrated and disappointed.But he says some injuries to key players and a relatively tough ...

Rennie tweaks Chiefs for Crusaders clash

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:08 -0400

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made two changes to the team which beat the Hurricanes 17-12 last week for Friday's Super Rugby match against the ...

Aust change strategy for Fast5 netball

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:06 -0400

Australia have made the move to a separate coaching staff as they target wresting the Fast5 netball title from New Zealand in November.The squad will be coached by former West Coast Fever and South Africa coach Jane Searle, with Adelaide Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson as her assistant.The pair will have a specialist Fast5 squad with them in Auckland.Searle takes over from Australian ...

Spurs Fend Off Rallying Grizzlies in Game Two Overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:40 -0400

(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last four minutes of regulation and were pushed to overtime by the ...

Sharks hold off Kings even up Western semis

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:05 -0400

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Logan Couture followed up his overtime game-winner in Game 3 with his fifth power-play goal of the playoffs to add to the lead and ...

Descalsos Slam Wainwrights Arm Carry Cards

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:57:02 -0400

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Cheruiyot expecting first child aims to return in 2014

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:48 -0400

Kenyan athlete Vivian Cheruiyot sits next to her Sportswoman of the Year award as she talks to the media at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards in central London February 6, 2012. REUTERS/Paul ...

Wallaby Ioane in doubt for Lions opener

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:25 -0400

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is in doubt for the start of the British and Irish Lions Test series after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday morning. Ioane had arthroscopic surgery in Brisbane to clean up articular cartilage on his troublesome left knee after flying back from the Queensland Reds' two-match tour of South Africa. The Reds believed the operation would only rule the ...

League star Ben Teo denies assault claim

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:24 -0400

South Sydney representative forward Ben Te'o has rejected claims he allegedly assaulted a woman in Brisbane. Details of the woman's assault claims are set be aired on the Nine Network on Wednesday night. Two other NRL footballers are expected to be named in the TV report, but it is believed they were not directly involved in the incident. The NRL's integrity unit will ...

Tate re-signs with NRLs Cowboys

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:22 -0400

Queensland Origin flyer Brent Tate has re-signed with North Queensland for another season, adding to speculation about fellow veteran Matt Bowen's future at the NRL club. The 31-year-old Tate - who has played 42 games since linking with the club at the end of 2010 - joins a long list of recent Cowboys re-signings. Among them are co-captains Johnathan Thurston and Matthew Scott, Test and ...

Guido West Deer HS had storied baseball past

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:52:20 -0400

Deer Lakes was trying to make the WPIAL baseball finals for the first time in school history, but the Lancers were blanked by Quaker Valley, 4-0, on ...

Burrell hires new boys basketball wrestling coaches

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:51:50 -0400

Just after the conclusion of successful winter seasons, Burrell's boys basketball and wrestling teams began to search for coaching ...

Rosario Helps Rockies Beat D-backs 5-4 In 10

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:46:09 -0400

DENVER, CO – MAY 21: Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates with Dexter Fowler #24 and teammates after he drove in the game winning run in the 10th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on May 21, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty ...

UPI Sports Calendar for Wednesday May 22

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:27 -0400

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Game 2 Spurs 93 Grizzlies 89 OT N.B.A. Playoffs

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:19 -0400

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Underdogs Australia Ready for Ashes Scrap-Clarke

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:32:40 -0400

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Kids learn football life skills at Saints training camp

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:47 -0400

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Young New Orleans Saints fans got to test out their football skills while learning some life skills in Ocean Springs, Tuesday. Hancock Bank teamed up with the Saints to sponsor a Junior Training Camp for Ocean Springs Middle School. The teens channeled their inner football all-star as they competed in physical drills to show off their athletic skills. "The ...

Quintana dominates as White Sox beat Red Sox

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:30 -0400

Jose Quintana took a no-hitter into the seventh before David Ortiz broke it up with a one-out broken-bat single, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Tuesday ...

Twins fall to Braves in 10 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:21 -0400

A two-run rally put the Twins in position to break a six-game losing streak but the Braves won it in their half of the 10th inning on a Freddie Freeman ...

Souhan Winners not Wolves write draft history

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:20 -0400

Ricky Rubio action figure. Only the Wolves would consider a guy who broke his knuckles doing pushups holding a doll of a guy who blew out his knee to be a symbol of luck. What’s stunning about the Wolves’ draft misfortunes over the past eight years is that they couldn’t have gone much worse if David Kahn had run all of them. With a little more insight and a tad more luck, the ...

Tax office needs reform Hockey

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:17 -0400

A coalition government will consider breaking up the tax office to separate its policeman functions from its tax administration role. Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey used his budget reply speech on Wednesday to outline reforms a coalition government would pursue to make the tax system fairer. He repeated his "deep reservations" about the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) being both an ...

Gomez Lucroy help Brewers beat Dodgers Greinke

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:02 -0400

MILWAUKEE -; Carlos Gomez hit a go-ahead two-run double, Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and an RBI and five Milwaukee relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Tuesday ...

Gattis Freeman lead Braves past Twins 5-4 in 10th

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:59 -0400

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer (7) scores as Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) handles the late throw in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John ...

Stanford takes NCAA womens tennis title

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:56 -0400

Stanford's Kristie Ahn reacts after beating Texas A&M's Cristina Stancu during their match to win the women's NCAA college tennis team championship at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex Tuesday, May 21, 2013 on the University of Illinois campus in Urbana, Ill. (AP Photo/Stephen ...

Olympic Games Medallists to Compete in Cuba

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:32 -0400

Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Italian fencers Valerio Aspromonte and Giorgio Avola are heading a group of Olympic medallists to participate in the World Cups for the foil and sword, said the organizers of the event here Tuesday. Aspromonte and Avola, Olympic Champions in the foil by teams in London in 2012, are heading a high quality group, including other outstanding athletes from the Olympic ...

Money raised for sports trip

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:49 -0400

AFTER inviting locals to their garage sale fundraiser, Sunny Pasco and her friends have managed to raise about $1000 to put towards their overseas sports ...

Teenager stabbed at baseball game

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:26 -0400

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A fight at a baseball field just north of the Highland Mall area sent a teenager to the hospital with a stab wound. Police said the fight started just before 9:30 p.m. in the 400 block of East St. Johns Avenue near Northcrest Boulevard. During the fight, a 16-year-old girl was stabbed and two other people were injured. The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital, and is expected ...

Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:52 -0400

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2012, file photom, Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson intercepts a pass in front of Chicago Bears' Earl Bennett (80) during the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Woodson signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, may 21, 2013, to return to his original team after leaving seven years ago for Green Bay as a free agent. The ...

Cavaliers bag top pick in NBA lottery

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:16 -0400

The Cleveland Cavaliers have nabbed the number one selection in next month's NBA draft, winning the draft lottery for the second time in three years on Tuesday.Cleveland's lottery jackpot comes 10 years after they landed superstar LeBron James with the top selection in 2003.In 2011, rebuilding after James's departure in 2010 for Miami, they gained the top pick via the lottery and ...

Straily Cespedes push As past Rangers 1-0

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:11 -0400

Rookie right-hander Dan Straily pitched seven scoreless innings and Yoenis Cespedes homered as the Oakland Athletics won their fifth straight game, 1-0 over the Texas Rangers and Yu Darvish on Tuesday ...

Game 3 Bruins 2 Rangers 1 Pailles Goal Puts Bruins on Verge of East Finals

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:53:57 -0400

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N.H.L. Playoffs

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:12 -0400

Until the third period, the ...

N.H.L. Playoffs

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:12 -0400

Until the third period, the ...

N.H.L. Playoffs

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:12 -0400

Until the third period, the ...

With a Shot and a Bounce a Good Night Goes Astray for Rangers Lundqvist

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:12 -0400

Until the third period, the ...

A-League Roar rival Miller now a fan

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:31 -0400

The last time Liam Miller spoke passionately about the Brisbane Roar he was ruing Perth Glory's controversial 2011-12 A-League grand final loss. But the ex-Ireland international could only heap praise on his former fierce rival on Wednesday, claiming he had always been a closet Roar fan after being unveiled as the two-time champions' newest signing. How times have changed. One of the ...

Rugby league players linked to assault

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:28 -0400

Prominent NRL players are believed to be at the centre of assault allegations by a young woman. Details of the story are set be aired on the Nine Network news on Wednesday night. A third footballer is also expected to be named in the report, though is thought not to be involved. The incident is understood to have happened in Brisbane on April 20, the night after the Australia-New Zealand rugby ...

Gold Coast to sit AFL exam against Hawks

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:27 -0400

Gold Coast's young defenders must put the lessons learnt this year into practice in an AFL examination against Hawthorn this weekend, according to coach Guy McKenna. The Suns are buzzing after last weekend's fourth win of the season against the Western Bulldogs, with McKenna admitting there is plenty of noise coming from his charges in training this week. But for all the enthusiasm ...

Orioles 3 Yankees 2 10 Innings Phil Hughes Has Solid Outing but Yankees Lose to Orioles in 10

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:03 -0400

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M.L.B. Roundup Dominant to End Scherzer Lifts the Tigers

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:21 -0400

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 consecutive batters after the first inning, leading the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the ...

Bruins Beat Rangers to Lead Playoff Series 3-0

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:34 -0400

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Stanford Takes NCAA Womens Tennis Title

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:11:58 -0400

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F.B.I. Raid in Ramapo Returns Focus to Ballpark Deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:10:43 -0400

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Super Bowls return to California renews Chargers stadium talk

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:25 -0400

San Francisco 49ers football team CEO Jed York reacts during a news conference at the NFL spring meeting in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, discussing their successful bid to host Super Bowl 2016. (AP Photo/Elise ...

SDSU football recruit tackles pitching

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:24 -0400

Winless in eight pitching appearances this season, Mira Mesa High senior Trey Lomax couldn't have picked a better time to earn his first victory of the ...

Hazel McCallion takes a swing in support of GTA-wide cricket tournament

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:17 -0400

Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion poses for photos with a cricket bat as Mississauga councillor Ron Starr (left) watches. (Fred Lum/The Globe and ...

Cleveland Cavaliers Win N.B.A. Draft Lottery

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:27 -0400

Three times previously, Pat Williams had represented the Orlando Magic at the N. B. A. draft lottery with the best probability to land the ...

Gophers pitcher Windle expected to see even better days ahead

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:47 -0400

The Gophers’ Tom Windle became one of the Big Ten’s best pitchers while saddened by the death of a friend. Coach John Anderson is convinced he’ll continue to improve as a ...

Young and Howard lift Phillies over Marlins

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:30 -0400

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits a single in the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Lynne ...

Intl congress on winter sports tourism to open in Sochi Wed

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:54:42 -0400

SOCHI, May 22 (Itar-Tass) - The 9th International congress on winter sports, tourism, and outdoor activities will begin here on Wednesday with a plenary session dedicated to mass sports in Russia. The congres is to be held at the Krasnya Polyana mountain skiing resort where ski competitions will take place during the 2014 Winter Olympic ...

Garcia Apologizes for Insensitive Remark

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:47:49 -0400

Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. The British newspaper The Guardian reported Garcia was asked in jest while on stage at the European Tour's awards dinner Tuesday night if he would invite Woods to dinner during the US Open. The Guardian reported Garcia said: "We will have him round every ...

Back in black Woodson signs with Raiders

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:32 -0400

Oakland Raiders to return to his original team.Woodson's deal is worth a maximum of $4.3 million and includes a $700,000 signing bonus, ESPN's Josina Anderson ...

Warriors No.7 denies rift with coach

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:24 -0400

Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson says he gets on fine with coach Matthew Elliott despite being upset over his subbing in the 62-6 defeat to ...

Johnson Jennings homer as Rays beat Blue Jays

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:08 -0400

Kelly Johnson and Desmond Jennings homered, Alex Cobb won for the first time in three starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday ...

Pirates Beat Cubs 5-4 Behind Sniders Grand Slam

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:44:53 -0400

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Late Paille goal lifts Bruins to 3-0 lead on Rangers

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:58 -0400

NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and can advance to the conference finals as early as Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Only three teams ...

Report Raiders sign Woodson to one-year deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:58 -0400

Charles Woodson makes a return trip to the Raiders. He spent his first eight seasons in the NFL with the team. (Picture courtesy of Raiders Twitter account) ...

Sergio sorry for Tiger Woods fried chicken joke

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:57 -0400

Sergio Garcia said he was joking when he made a fried chicken remark about Tiger Woods. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Sergio Garca’s verbal feud withTiger Woodscontinued when the Spaniard made what could be interpreted as a racist remark about Woods. Garcia was on stage at the European Tour’s gala players’ awards dinner Tuesday night, where he was asked a question by by ...

Raiders stumped by 2013 away record

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:18 -0400

Canberra props Brett White and Dane Tilse say they have no idea why the Raiders can't convert their hot NRL home game winning streak into success on the road. The side has won eight games at Canberra Stadium in a row - including all four in 2013 - yet have been victorious in just the one game from six on the road in 2013. "If you know, let us know," White told reporters. He ...

Reds 4 Mets 0 Hits Are Few and Boos Are Many as Mets Lose Again

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:19 -0400

The Citi Field crowd made its presence felt at precisely two moments Tuesday during the ...

Tigers Topple Indians 5-1

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:52 -0400

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Shot rugby league player known to police

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:15 -0400

AN amateur rugby league player shot multiple times at close range after training on Tuesday night was known to police, Sydney detectives say. The 27-year-old man had just come off Mascot Oval and was getting changed in the car park when a white BMW pulled alongside and a gunman fired four nine millimetre bullets, hitting his left upper thigh and right forefinger. Stunned A-grade teammates could ...

David Adams Is a Rarity a New Yankee the Yankees Developed

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:38 -0400

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