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Before the game
on May 19, 2012 by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
Finalnd’s players gather around their goalkeeper before the quarter-final ice hockey game of the IIHF International Ice Hockey World Championship in Helsinki. Team Finland defeated Team USA 3-2.
Kyle Busch captures pole for Sprint All-Star race
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media before practice for Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star auto race in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Twitter Announces NASCAR Partnership; More Deals to Come?
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Longtime informal social media buddies Twitter and NASCAR are making things official for next month’s Pocono 400 race. It’s Twitter’s first official partnership with a sports league, and may hint […]
Kings beat Coyotes to reach brink of Stanley Cup final
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Los Angeles left wing Dwight King scored 1:47 into the third period, giving the Kings a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over Phoenix to put them on the brink of […]
Federer, Serena hammer out French Open threat
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams took home trophies on Sunday from the Madrid Masters, with the pair of veteran champions hoping to channel their clay success into more glory at […]
Kerr crashes out of Sybase Match Play
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Cristie Kerr crashed out of the LPGA’s Sybase Match Play Championship on Friday, losing to Vicky Hurst 1-up on a day when four of the top-10 seeds moved to the […]
Avalanche sign veteran forward Hejduk to one-year deal
on May 18, 2012 by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
(Reuters) – Veteran forward, team captain and three-time All-Star Milan Hejduk has signed a one-year contract to stay with the Colorado Avalanche through the 2012-13 season, the National Hockey League […]
I’ll Have Another takes aim at Preakness win
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No one is loving the run up to Saturday’s Preakness more than Doug O’Neill.
Federer rallies to beat Berdych in Madrid final
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Roger Federer won the Madrid Open for the third time Sunday, rallying past Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 on the new blue clay court and overtaking Rafael Nadal for the […]
Hawks decide to keep Drew on as head coach
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(Reuters) – The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed head coach Larry Drew back for a third season after he steered the injury-hit team to the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference, […]
Hesjedal holds onto second place after 13th stage of Giro d’Italia
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CERVERE, Italy – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal remains within striking distance after the 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
Phillies manager Manuel, umpire banned by MLB
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(Reuters) – Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and umpire Bob Davidson were each banned for one game by Major League Baseball (MLB) on Friday following their nose-to-nose shouting match during […]
Kings beat Coyotes, edge closer to Cup finals
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a […]
McNamee: Some items in beer can not from Clemens
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Brian McNamee testified Friday that some of the medical evidence he saved in a beer can was not used on former pitcher Roger Clemens.
American Dave Zabriskie takes Tour of Calfornia lead
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BAKERSFIELD, California (Reuters) – American David Zabriskie grabbed the Tour of California lead on Thursday with a dominant victory in the stage five individual time trial.
EA must defend NCAA conspiracy lawsuit
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(Reuters) – Electronic Arts Inc lost its bid to be dismissed from a lawsuit accusing the video game company of involvement in an NCAA conspiracy to prevent college athletes from […]
Unbeaten Mayweather earns decision over Cotto
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LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather came through 12 bruising rounds to outpoint Miguel Cotto in their WBA super welterweight clash in Las Vegas on Saturday. The unbeaten Mayweather (43-0) […]
American Dave Zabriskie takes Tour of California lead
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BAKERSFIELD, California (Reuters) – American David Zabriskie grabbed the Tour of California lead on Thursday with a dominant victory in the stage five individual time trial.
Bible study gives Pacquiao sharper focus
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By Mark Lamport-Stokes
In-form Federer eyeing return to tennis summit
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MADRID (Reuters) – After capturing the Madrid Open title and knowing he will climb back above Rafa Nadal to number two in the world, Roger Federer has set his sights […]
Saints’ Vilma files defamation lawsuit against Goodell
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(Reuters) – Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell over statements regarding a “bounty” scheme reportedly used […]
Zabriskie wins individual time trial, takes lead
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) Dave Zabriskie won the individual time trial in hot and breezy conditions Thursday to take the Tour of California overall lead in with three stages left.
U.S. defense budget debate touches on Afghanistan, NASCAR
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – War-weary U.S. lawmakers clashed over Afghanistan policy and vented their frustration with Pakistan’s border closings on Thursday as they debated an annual defense policy bill that seeks […]
Pacers pound Heat 94-75 in Game 3
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LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami’s bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor.
Pacers take fire out of Heat; Spurs clip LA
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(Reuters) – The Indiana Pacers left no doubt which was the team on a mission as they routed the cold shooting Miami Heat 94-75 on Thursday to take a surprising […]
Phillies hold on to give Halladay the win
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(Reuters) – Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay finally got some run support from his Philadelphia team mates and won for the first time in more than a month […]
Renney will not return as Oilers coach
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Tom Renney’s coaching contract will not be renewed by the Edmonton Oilers, the National Hockey League club announced, ending his two seasons of guiding the team.
Tom Renney out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers
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Tom Renney is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
Lampard ready for Chelsea’s final fling vs Bayern
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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is determined to end a tumultuous year in style on Saturday after a rollercoaster season which has veered from exile to the brink of Champions League […]
Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
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The Big Ten cable network has been an unchallenged success promoting conference sports to a national audience and making money for its members. The academic programming its leaders had promised […]
Defense budget debate touches on Afghanistan, NASCAR
on May 17, 2012 by skoty_root in Sports, Comments (0)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – War-weary lawmakers nudged President Barack Obama to speed the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan on Thursday but Republicans blocked a big debate on the issue ahead […]
Chevrolet to debut rear-wheel-drive SS next year
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DETROIT (AP) For the first time in nearly two decades, the Chevrolet brand will have a big, rear-wheel-drive sedan in its U.S. lineup.
Selig: Oakland move might be considered
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Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it’s up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, leaving open the possibility […]
Track Smack: Debating All-Star Saturday; Stenhouse Jr.’s success
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1. Defending Sprint All-Star Race champion Carl Edwards is 10th in points, with two top-five finishes. Does he need another victory in the no-points race to jump start his season? […]
Rodriguez still in pink as Bak wins Giro 12th stage
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Spaniard Joaquim Rodriguez retained the Tour of Italy race leader’s pink jersey after Thursday’s 12th stage won by Denmark’s Lotto rider Lars Bak.
Head2Head: Which owner will be the next to 200 Cup wins?
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Jimmie Johnson cruised into Victory Lane in Darlington this past weekend, thus driving owner Rick Hendrick to his 200th career win and into an ultra-exclusive club.
Motorcycling-Stoner to retire at end of season
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May 17 (Reuters) – MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner willretire at the end of the season, the Australian said onThursday. “After a long time thinking, a lot of time talking […]
New Jersey beat New York, level series
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New Jersey Devils overcame a mid-game slump to defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday and level their best-of-seven Eastern Conference final 1-1.
Bayern ready for “match of a lifetime”: Robben
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MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – For Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben, Saturday’s Champions League final against Chelsea in the Bavarian capital is the game of a lifetime and a chance to make […]
Hellickson keys Rays’ 2-1 win over Boston
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A scary situation involving Tampa Bay second baseman Will Rhymes overshadowed another strong outing by Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.
Man Utd earnings hit by poor cup runs
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LONDON (Reuters) – English soccer club Manchester United, rated by Forbes as the world’s most highly-valued sports team, showed the first effects of a rare barren season when reporting a […]
Celtics rout 76ers to seize series lead
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Kevin Garnett scored 27 points while Paul Pierce added 24 and Rajon Rondo had 23 as Boston cruised past Philadelphia 107-91 to grab the lead in their NBA playoff series. […]
Golf-U.S. Amateur Trophy stolen from USGA museum
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May 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Amateur Trophy, created in 1926and retired in 1992, was one of two valuable items stolen fromthe United States Golf Association (USGA) museum on Tuesdaynight, […]
Eli Manning, Giants get latest Super Bowl rings
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Like a little kid with a brand new toy, Eli Manning couldn’t wait.
Federer banishes clay blues to win Madrid Open
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MADRID (Reuters) – Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open’s controversial blue claycourt when the Swiss maestro ground out a thrilling 3-6 7-5 7-5 victory over Czech […]
Thunder strike late to beat Lakers, Celtics win
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(Reuters) – The Oklahoma City Thunder scored nine unanswered points in the final two minutes to edge the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75 on Wednesday and seize a 2-0 lead in […]
Peter Sagan wins again Tour of California
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CLOVIS, Calif. (AP) Slovakia’s Peter Sagan of Slovakia raced to his event-opening fourth straight stage victory in the Tour of California on Wednesday to increase his overall lead to 16 […]
Durant’s heroics leave Lakers Thunder-struck
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NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant struck for 22 points, five coming in a game-ending 9-0 run, as Oklahoma City stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75 in the NBA playoffs on […]
Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
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Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing […]