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• 'Ambitious' Renault F1 appoints new busi... 'Ambitious' Renault F1 appoints new business partner
05/14/2010
As it embarks upon what new owner Gérard Lopez describes as 'an ambitious development programme' in F1 2010, Renault has joined forces with successful Saudi businessman Tarek E. Obaid. (1 h ago)

• Webber linked to Ferrari in-place of Mas... Webber linked to Ferrari in-place of Massa
05/14/2010
With Gérard Lopez doing his damndest to keep Robert Kubica at Renault next year, Red Bull star Mark Webber has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari in F1 2011... (1 h ago)

• ART Grand Prix joins F1 2011 bidding lis... ART Grand Prix joins F1 2011 bidding list
05/14/2010
Multiple GP2 Series, GP2 Asia Series and F3 Euroseries title-winning outfit ART Grand Prix has confirmed that it has submitted a bid to join the F1 grid in 2011. (1 h ago)

• Renault F1 chief reveals plan to retain ... Renault F1 chief reveals plan to retain 'racer' Kubica
05/14/2010
New Renault F1 owner Gérard Lopez urges Robert Kubica to shun the advances of Ferrari and instead stay put to make a team that has turned itself around in 2010 entirely his own. (1 h ago)

• Rosberg: Everything looks promising Rosberg: Everything looks promising
05/13/2010
Mercedes man Nico Rosberg is feeling bullish ahead of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix after finishing practice today in P2. (4 h ago)

• Alonso: Still quite a margin for improve... Alonso: Still quite a margin for improvement
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso set the pace in both practice sessions on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Monaco GP and then declared that there is still a lot more to come from the Ferrari F10. (6 h ago)

• Alonso stays top in second practice Alonso stays top in second practice
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso heads the pack again in Thursday afternoon practice, ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round on the F1 2010 schedule. (7 h ago)

• Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday free p... Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday free practice (combined)
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso keeps Ferrari at top of timesheets and ends Thursday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix as the only man to break the 1min 15sec barrier. (8 h ago)

• Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday practi... Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday practice (combined)
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso keeps Ferrari at top of timesheets and ends Thursday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix as the only man to break the 1min 15sec barrier. (8 h ago)

• Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo - Thursda... Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo - Thursday free practice (2)
05/13/2010
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso sets the pace again in Monaco FP2, but light drizzle slows runners over the final 35 minutes. (9 h ago)

• Alonso sets Monaco morning pace Alonso sets Monaco morning pace
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso fastest in Thursday morning practice for Ferrari. (11 h ago)

• Buemi: Barcelona was new start Buemi: Barcelona was new start
05/13/2010
Sebastien Buemi is hoping that a positive upgrade to Toro Rosso's STR5 will bring a change of fortune in Monaco. (12 h ago)

• Another US team eyes F1 entry but won'... Another US team eyes F1 entry but won't 'embarrass America'
05/13/2010
Undeterred by the sorry end to the saga of USF1, the Cypher Group has revealed that it is evaluating making an F1 2011 entry bid of its own - 'to give America the shot it deserves'. (12 h ago)

• Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo - Friday ... Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo - Friday free practice (1)
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso sets Thursday morning pace in Monaco, but yellow flags prevent late improvements. (13 h ago)

• Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday free p... Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday free practice (1)
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso sets Thursday morning pace in Monaco, but yellow flags prevent late improvements. (13 h ago)

• GP2 manages 26-car qualifying, notes Glo... GP2 manages 26-car qualifying, notes Glock
05/13/2010
Former series champion Timo Glock has said that GP2 sets something of a precendent amid talks of split F1 qualifying. (13 h ago)

• Kubica winging it on 'big kart track' Kubica winging it on 'big kart track'
05/13/2010
Robert Kubica is wary about predicting his potential in Monaco with Renault running essentially the same car as in Barcelona. (14 h ago)

• Massa admits 'there are issues' Massa admits 'there are issues'
05/13/2010
Felipe Massa has admitted that he is looking forward to an upturn in results as he and Ferrari continue to chase the problems that have held him back in recent races. (15 h ago)

• World champion plays down 'one-handed' f... World champion plays down 'one-handed' furore
05/13/2010
Jenson Button has questioned the attention on-board footage of Fernando Alonso using Ferrari's F-dect has received since the Spanish GP. (16 h ago)

• Button: It'll be pretty mad.... in the d... Button: It'll be pretty mad.... in the dry
05/13/2010
Jenson Button has said that he is more relaxed approaching the Monaco GP than ever before, but remains wary of the combination of rain and slow cars. (17 h ago)

• Royals fire Hillman; Yost takes over Royals fire Hillman; Yost takes over
05/14/2010
Trey Hillman was criticized for the way he handled the bullpen at times, for some of his other in-game decisions, that he lost too many games in three years as Kansas City's manager. (1 h ago)

• Zimmerman has blast, Nats crush Rockies Zimmerman has blast, Nats crush Rockies
05/14/2010
Ryan Zimmerman hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs, helping the Washington Nationals to a 14-6 win over the Colorado Rockies in a game called after eight innings Thursday night due to a steady rain. (1 h ago)

• Celtics KO LeBron, Cavaliers from playof... Celtics KO LeBron, Cavaliers from playoffs
05/14/2010
The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 94-85 victory over Cleveland in Game 6 on Thursday night, sending LeBron James and the Cavaliers into an early offseason destined to define the future of the franchise — and the rest of the NBA, too. (1 h ago)

• Celizic: LeBron betrays his own greatnes... Celizic: LeBron betrays his own greatness
05/14/2010
Celizic: Until LeBron James wins a title, either with the Cavaliers or any other team, the two-time regular-season league MVP will remain a disappointment. (1 h ago)

• LeBron falls short ... for last time in ... LeBron falls short ... for last time in Cleveland?
05/14/2010
A comeback seemed in LeBron James’ grasp, until he fumbled it right away. There will be no title this year in Cleveland. And now James will have to decide if it’s time to go look for it elsewhere. (1 h ago)

• NFL appealing StarCaps case to US Suprem... NFL appealing StarCaps case to US Supreme Court
05/14/2010
The NFL is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that allowed Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams to challenge their four-game suspensions for violating the league's anti-drug policy. (1 h ago)

• Latos pitches 1-hitter for first complet... Latos pitches 1-hitter for first complete game
05/13/2010
Mat Latos knows he might have pitched a perfect game if he only could have blocked Eli Whiteside's comebacker. (1 h ago)

• Jets' 390-pound Jenkins faces weighty ch... Jets' 390-pound Jenkins faces weighty challenge
05/13/2010
Kris Jenkins has always been a proud big man, no matter what the scales told him. (1 h ago)

• Phelps heads into homestretch for final ... Phelps heads into homestretch for final Olympics
05/13/2010
One year removed from an embarrassing suspension, Michael Phelps noticed a big change as he arrived for his first long-course meet of the year. (1 h ago)

• Selig will keep 2011 All-Star game in Ph... Selig will keep 2011 All-Star game in Phoenix
05/13/2010
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year's All-Star game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration law. (1 h ago)

• Texans LB Cushing denies drug use Texans LB Cushing denies drug use
05/13/2010
Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said Thursday he never used any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. (2 h ago)

• Tigers rough up Sabathia, Yankees to win... Tigers rough up Sabathia, Yankees to win series
05/13/2010
Justin Verlander pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera tagged CC Sabathia and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-0 Thursday. (2 h ago)

• Iowa's 'Field of Dreams' site for sale f... Iowa's 'Field of Dreams' site for sale for $5.4M
05/13/2010
In "Field of Dreams," Kevin Costner's character builds a baseball diamond out of a corn field after a voice tells him: "If you build it, he will come." (2 h ago)

• Barnhart expects Calipari to return to K... Barnhart expects Calipari to return to Kentucky
05/13/2010
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart hears the reports that NBA teams are pursuing John Calipari. (3 h ago)

• Racetracks warily embrace slots, video g... Racetracks warily embrace slots, video gambling
05/13/2010
As D. Wayne Lukas sat in a tiny office in his Oaklawn Park barn, the conversation turned to the horse track's newest attraction — a large gambling parlor featuring games from blackjack to Texas Hold 'Em. (3 h ago)

• Pa. police: Ex-coach tried to fix youth ... Pa. police: Ex-coach tried to fix youth basketball
05/13/2010
A former church-league basketball coach tried to bribe referees to rig games in his favor, state police said in charges filed Thursday. (4 h ago)

• Parker won't play for France at worlds Parker won't play for France at worlds
05/13/2010
Tony Parker says he won't play at the world championship for France this summer, and will stay in the U.S. to prepare for next season with the San Antonio Spurs. (4 h ago)

• Venus Williams to move up, making sister... Venus Williams to move up, making sisters 1-2
05/13/2010
Serena and Venus Williams are going to be back at the top of the rankings together for the first time in seven years. (4 h ago)

• Vickers hospitalized with medical condit... Vickers hospitalized with medical condition
05/13/2010
NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was being treated Thursday for an undisclosed medical condition that will prevent him from racing this weekend at Dover International Speedway. (5 h ago)

• DRF: There’s a reason why Borel owns the... DRF: There’s a reason why Borel owns the rail
05/13/2010
DRF: Super Saver jockey knows how to capitalize on basic horsetrack geography (7 h ago)

• Selig not moving All-Star Game out of Ar... Selig not moving All-Star Game out of Arizona
05/14/2010
Bud Selig bobbed and weaved. He zigged and zagged. But he never really answered the question when asked about calls to move next year's All-Star Game from Phoenix's Chase Field because of Arizona's new immigration law. (1 h ago)

• Lupica: King James' ending is royal flop... Lupica: King James' ending is royal flop, let the royal courting begin!
05/14/2010
LeBron James hugged Rasheed Wallace at the end, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett. Season ends for him, waiting begins. In Cleveland. In New York. In Chicago. In New Jersey. Everybody waits to see where he goes. For now he goes home. It remains to see for how long. (1 h ago)

• Royals win, but manager Hillman loses jo... Royals win, but manager Hillman loses job
05/14/2010
Trey Hillman became the first manager to get fired this season when the Kansas City Royals let him go Thursday after a final win. Former Milwaukee manager Ned Yost, who joined the Royals' front office in January, immediately took over the struggling team and will remain as manager the rest of the season. (1 h ago)

• Henry to Red Bulls, report says Henry to Red Bulls, report says
05/14/2010
Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said yesterday he neither injected nor ingested any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. (1 h ago)

• Igarashi throws bullpen session Igarashi throws bullpen session
05/14/2010
MIAMI - In recent years, the Mets have garnered much attention for their ties and outreach to the Hispanic community. They do not, however, plan to follow the Phoenix Suns in registering a protest of Arizona's controversial immigration law. (1 h ago)

• In bid to keep LeBron, Akron mayor trash... In bid to keep LeBron, Akron mayor trashes NY
05/14/2010
LeBron James' hometown mayor ratcheted up the rivalry between Cleveland and New York Thursday, ripping the Big Apple as a place unfit for any self-respecting Ohioan. "Who the hell would want to live in New York?" Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic told the Daily News. (1 h ago)

• Selig takes home first Hooten Award, A-R... Selig takes home first Hooten Award, A-Rod could be next
05/14/2010
Asked by the Daily News if he thought any players would be given the award in the future, Dan Hooton said he hoped so, and then singled out Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez for his work with the foundation ever since he admitted to steroid use in February 2009. (1 h ago)

• Raissman: All don't hail King James Raissman: All don't hail King James
05/14/2010
For business purposes only, the word loyalty has disappeared from LeBron James' vocabulary. Then again, what was he supposed to do? This is just a man taking advantage of all his options. So what if it means leading your suitors on, teasing them, then dumping them on your way down the aisle. (1 h ago)

• Mighty Quinn: May 14 Mighty Quinn: May 14
05/14/2010
Mighty missed with the Cavaliers (+1) Thursday night. Friday it's the Flyers. The deficit is 885 sirignanos. (1 h ago)

• King James overthrown by Celtics King James overthrown by Celtics
05/14/2010
And so it ends and begins for LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and a certain floundering franchise in the NBA's biggest market. The Knicks won't know until July if the Celtics 94-85 victory represented New York's biggest win in years but it certainly felt like it. (1 h ago)

• Wild ending as Mets fall to Marlins, 2-1 Wild ending as Mets fall to Marlins, 2-1
05/14/2010
Fernando Nieve, not Francisco Rodriguez pitched the ninth, and the major league leader in appearances uncorked a wild pitch on his first offering to Dan Uggla, with runners on the corners and one out. Cody Ross ran home from third to score the winning run, making it 2-1. (1 h ago)

• The Day At The Races The Day At The Races
05/14/2010
Belmont Stakes updates are now available on Twitter. NYRA has launched a Twitter page dedicated to its Web site belmontstakes.com. The Twitter page - Twitter.com/belmontstakes - will provide instant updates whenever a news item, blog post, or video podcast is added to the Belmont site. (1 h ago)

• Rex says Jets will be 'worth your money' Rex says Jets will be 'worth your money'
05/14/2010
Even if personal seat licenses drive Jets fans away and create empty seats at home games, Rex Ryan's approach on game day is not going to change. "I'll be honest with you. I'm there to whip somebody's ---," the outspoken coach said. (1 h ago)

• Ziegel: 'Scarface' looks pretty at price Ziegel: 'Scarface' looks pretty at price
05/14/2010
I've come up with the Ziegel Special: a horse nobody is talking about. (Not to me, at least.) The trainer has never run in a Triple Crown race. Neither has the jockey, Paul Atkinson, who's too old, at 41, to be the hot new kid. The horse's name is Caracortado. (1 h ago)

• Tiger never did 'roids, ex-swing coach ... Tiger never did 'roids, ex-swing coach says
05/14/2010
Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' ex-swing coach, vouched for his former pupil's clean record with performance-enhancing drugs in an interview that will be aired on Golf Channel Sunday. Asked if there was any indication Woods had ever dabbled in PEDs, Haney said, "No, none at all. (1 h ago)

• Myers: Woody's PSL logic a tough sell Myers: Woody's PSL logic a tough sell
05/14/2010
Woody Johnson has made a promise to Jets fans: The Monday night season opener against the Ravens and the seven other home games in 2010 won't be blacked out. That's very nice of him, since it's his greed that has created this mess. (1 h ago)

• Signs point to Phillies paying price Signs point to Phillies paying price
05/14/2010
The Phillies won't face any discipline from Major League Baseball for their recent alleged sign-stealing against the Rockies, but Charlie Manuel's team may have crossed a blurry ethical line that results in a kind of horsehide justice, according to several former players. (1 h ago)

• Kenney: Anglers are up to elbows in bass Kenney: Anglers are up to elbows in bass
05/13/2010
Ahoy, mates. Man your stations. The invasion's begun. Squads of spawning striped bass have made their way down the Hudson from Kingston and began flooding into western Long Island Sound two days ago. (10 m ago)

• The Slammer: Little experiment on Spike ... The Slammer: Little experiment on Spike TV
05/13/2010
Spike TV announced the debut of another wrestling show beginning June 2 at 11 p.m., and it's best described by using Monty Python's "and now for something completely different." It's called "Half-Pint Brawlers" and yes, folks, it's about the wonderful, but often ignored, world of midget wrestling. (25 m ago)

• Revis starts talking new deal with Jets Revis starts talking new deal with Jets
05/13/2010
While Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold continued to talk about pursuing a contract extension on Thursday morning, star cornerback Darrelle Revis revealed that he has started renegotiating his own deal with the team. (1 h ago)

• Mets Lead The Majors In Declining Attend... Mets Lead The Majors In Declining Attendance
05/14/2010
After 22 home games, attendance at Citi Field is down 6,852 fans a game, which translates to 31,892 fans at games this season. (1 h ago)

• Tigers 6, Yankees 0: Verlander Silences ... Tigers 6, Yankees 0: Verlander Silences Yankees’ Lesser Lineup
05/14/2010
Juan Miranda, Randy Winn and Greg Golson started and went 0 for 8 as the Tigers’ Justin Verlander continued his dominance of the Yankees. (1 h ago)

• Marlins 2, Mets 1: A Pitching Duel Ends ... Marlins 2, Mets 1: A Pitching Duel Ends With a Wild Pitch
05/14/2010
Johan Santana and Josh Johnson both tossed seven innings of one-run ball before the Marlins finally prevailed in the ninth. (1 h ago)

• Celtics 94, Cavaliers 85: Celtics Topple... Celtics 94, Cavaliers 85: Celtics Topple Cavaliers to Reach East Finals
05/14/2010
The Celtics advanced with a victory in Game 6, sending LeBron James and the Cavaliers into an off-season that could define the franchise’s future. (1 h ago)

• Top Lender to Rangers Has a Warning for ... Top Lender to Rangers Has a Warning for Baseball
05/14/2010
The managing principal of Monarch Alternative Capital said the lenders would not agree to a sale of the team “at a price below fair market value.” (1 h ago)

• Refurbished Liberty Chasing a W.N.B.A. T... Refurbished Liberty Chasing a W.N.B.A. Title
05/14/2010
After an off-season makeover highlighted by the acquisition of Cappie Pondexter, the Liberty tips off its schedule Sunday and is talking up its hopes for championship No. 1 in season No. 14. (1 h ago)

• To Fix Bridge, Skateboard Mecca May Be L... To Fix Bridge, Skateboard Mecca May Be Lost for Years
05/14/2010
A plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge, the place to go for skateboarders, is about to become a construction zone. (1 h ago)

• Keeping Score: No-Hitters Become Rarer, ... Keeping Score: No-Hitters Become Rarer, Perfect Games Less So
05/14/2010
Somehow, without anyone noticing, the perfect game has started to become more common, while no-hitters over all have become harder to come by. (1 h ago)

• On Hockey: Regular-Season Form Hasn’t He... On Hockey: Regular-Season Form Hasn’t Held Up in East Playoffs
05/14/2010
The N.H.L. has taken a page from the N.F.L.: on any given night, any team can win. (1 h ago)

• 35 Years Later, Islanders See Themselves... 35 Years Later, Islanders See Themselves in Flyers
05/14/2010
If Philadelphia beats Boston in Game 7 on Friday, it will become the first N.H.L. team since the 1975 Islanders to come back from a three-game deficit. (1 h ago)

• Lookin at Lucky’s Jockey Steps Into the ... Lookin at Lucky’s Jockey Steps Into the Limelight
05/14/2010
Martin Garcia, who left his job as a cook to become a jockey, will replace Garrett Gomez as Lookin at Lucky’s rider for the Preakness. (1 h ago)

• Texans’ Cushing Denies Taking Banned Sub... Texans’ Cushing Denies Taking Banned Substance
05/14/2010
Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, the defensive rookie of the year, denied taking anything banned by the N.F.L. and painted his situation as something of a medical mystery. (1 h ago)

• Track and Field Hopes Diamonds Are More ... Track and Field Hopes Diamonds Are More Alluring Than Gold
05/14/2010
The Diamond League, an expanded, re-imagined version of the Golden League track and field road show, will launch Friday in Qatar without Usain Bolt and Yelena Isinbayeva. (1 h ago)

• Movie Review | 'Looking for Eric': Steve... Movie Review | 'Looking for Eric': Steve Evets and Eric Cantona in Ken Loach’s Film
05/14/2010
Steve Evets and Eric Cantona star in Ken Loach’s “Looking for Eric,” which has plenty of grit and working-class stoicism. (1 h ago)

• Charlie Francis, Canadian Track Coach Ti... Charlie Francis, Canadian Track Coach Tied to Steroids, Dies at 61
05/14/2010
Mr. Francis was the Canadian coach who was unapologetic about his athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs, forcing Olympic officials to confront the problem. (1 h ago)

• Rashard Lewis’s Adversity Is Shaping Mag... Rashard Lewis’s Adversity Is Shaping Magic’s Mantra
05/14/2010
Magic forward Rashard Lewis, suspended 10 games for violating the N.B.A.’s drug policy, is the example teammates use to explain Orlando’s run to the Eastern Conference finals. (1 h ago)

• N.F.L. Challenges Ruling Favoring Viking... N.F.L. Challenges Ruling Favoring Vikings Linemen
05/14/2010
The NFL cited the National Labor Relations Act in its filing on Thursday, saying its collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union protects its drug policy from lawsuits in state courts. (1 h ago)

• Royals Fire Manager Trey Hillman; Yost T... Royals Fire Manager Trey Hillman; Yost Takes Over
05/14/2010
Trey Hillman became the first manager to get fired this season when the Kansas City Royals let him go Thursday after a final win. (1 h ago)

• Selig Defends Baseball's Record on Minor... Selig Defends Baseball's Record on Minority Hiring
05/14/2010
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year’s All-Star game from Phoenix because of Arizona’s new immigration law. (1 h ago)

• Venus Williams to Move Up, Making Sister... Venus Williams to Move Up, Making Sisters 1-2
05/13/2010
Serena and Venus Williams are going to be back at the top of the rankings together for the first time in seven years. (4 h ago)

• Russia could join F1 calendar in 2013 Ec... Russia could join F1 calendar in 2013 Ecclestone reveals
05/14/2010
After visiting this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone will fly to Sochi, Russia, to meet with the possible organisers of the Russian Grand Prix. Ecclestone revealed the Russian Grand Prix could be added to F1's calendar as early as in 2013. (1 h ago)

• Domenicali reasonably confident ahead of... Domenicali reasonably confident ahead of qualifying
05/14/2010
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Stefano Domenicali was happy to see his drivers being competitive in Thursday's free practice sessions. With Alonso on top of the timesheets and Massa steady in top five the Italian team boss is happy with the team's pace but remains cautious ahead of Saturday's qualifying session. (1 h ago)

• Whitmarsh expects F1 to remain competiti... Whitmarsh expects F1 to remain competitive in years to come
05/14/2010
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes Formula 1 fans can expect great years ahead. The 2010 season has brought us four different race winners in five races and Whitmarsh believes it will remain very competitive in Formula 1 for many years to come. (1 h ago)

• Sauber starts fresh deal with Emil Frey Sauber starts fresh deal with Emil Frey
05/14/2010
The Sauber team has confirmed that it has renewed a sponsorship deal with Swiss automotive group Emil Frey AG, bringing together two parties which have worked together in previous years. ( ago)

• Hamilton hoping for good track manners i... Hamilton hoping for good track manners in qualifying
05/13/2010
Lewis Hamilton can only hope that driving etiquette is on the minds of all competitors for what promises to be a dramatic qualifying session in Monaco on Saturday. With 24 cars on the grid and 20 minutes available for Q1, most onlookers are predicting several upsets. (6 h ago)

• 'It really is difficult to drive here' -... 'It really is difficult to drive here' - Kobayashi
05/13/2010
Kamui Kobayashi had a typically dramatic day in Monaco on Thursday as he enters this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as one of seven drivers who are yet to race a Formula 1 car in the celebrated setting. (6 h ago)

• Upbeat practice sessions for Virgin Upbeat practice sessions for Virgin
05/13/2010
Virgin Racing drivers Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi were generally cheerful after completing the first two Monaco practice sessions minus any major concerns on Thursday. However, it was not a completely trouble-free day for the German-Brazilian pairing. (7 h ago)

• Williams drivers pleased with new rear w... Williams drivers pleased with new rear wing
05/13/2010
Rubens Barrichello arrived in Monaco after equalling the points total of hero Ayrton Senna in Spain last weekend, with both Brazilians now lying on 614 in the all-time statistics. Having experimented with new components in the first two Monaco practice sessions, the most experienced man in Formula 1 history is positive. (7 h ago)

• Contrasting feelings at Force India Contrasting feelings at Force India
05/13/2010
It was a bittersweet day for Force India on Thursday as Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi experienced mixed emotions for the first and second practice sessions in Monaco. Both race drivers were in their respective cockpits in order to make the most of all available running time. (7 h ago)

• Senna: Hispania's defects are magnified ... Senna: Hispania's defects are magnified in Monaco
05/13/2010
Although Hispania Racing drivers Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna are two of the seven drivers who are new to Monaco in a Formula 1 car this weekend, the duo were pleased to return to the track on Thursday, having last driven the world-famous street circuit in GP2. (7 h ago)

• Trulli delayed by engine problem Trulli delayed by engine problem
05/13/2010
Jarno Trulli's Monaco Grand Prix practice was held up by technical problems on Thursday although the 1Malaysia team remains optimistic after Lotus made its official return to the streets of Monte-Carlo. (8 h ago)

• Alonso plays down Thursday advantage Alonso plays down Thursday advantage
05/13/2010
Fernando Alonso has stressed that one should not jump to conclusions after the first and second free practice sessions in Monaco on Thursday. After topping the timesheets in both 90-minute periods, the former double winner now aims to perfect his car setup in Saturday's final session. (8 h ago)

• Vettel predicts closely-fought weekend Vettel predicts closely-fought weekend
05/13/2010
Sebastian Vettel is sure that Red Bull Racing does not hold as much of an advantage on the narrow confines of Monaco as it did in Barcelona. With Mark Webber having dominated proceedings only four days ago, the Australian finished tenth as his German team-mate ended practice third on Thursday. (8 h ago)

• Schumacher pleased about smaller time ga... Schumacher pleased about smaller time gaps
05/13/2010
Michael Schumacher was pleased to make his return to the legendary streets of Monaco on Thursday, having last raced in the principality on the weekend which saw him controversially stop on-track during the 2006 qualifying session. (8 h ago)

• Kubica targeting balance fine-tune Kubica targeting balance fine-tune
05/13/2010
Robert Kubica was pleased with his first Monte-Carlo outing for Renault on Thursday but admits that he hopes to improve his car further in the third and final practice session on Saturday morning. (8 h ago)

• Alguersuari: F1 in Monaco feels differen... Alguersuari: F1 in Monaco feels different to World Series!
05/13/2010
Jaime Alguersuari experienced Monaco in a Formula 1 car for the first time on Thursday, having driven in the first two practice sessions for this weekend's Grand Prix on the famous streets of Monte-Carlo. (9 h ago)

• Button fined for speeding in Monaco pit ... Button fined for speeding in Monaco pit lane
05/13/2010
World Champion Jenson Button was handed with a fine after breaking the agreed speed limit in the Monaco Grand Prix pit lane on Thursday morning. (9 h ago)

• Zimmerman's career game powers Nats to w... Zimmerman's career game powers Nats to win
05/14/2010
Ryan Zimmerman hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs, helping the Washington Nationals to a 14-6 win over the Colorado Rockies in a game called after eight innings Thursday night due to a steady rain. (1 h ago)

• Agent says Ken Griffey Jr. story about s... Agent says Ken Griffey Jr. story about sleeping published by accident
05/14/2010
Ken Griffey Jr.'s agent told a Seattle radio station on Thursday a story about his client napping during a game was published prematurely by the Tacoma News Tribune. (1 h ago)

• Baseball Tonight Clubhouse Baseball Tonight Clubhouse
05/14/2010
C.J. Wilson's strong start has helped the Rangers jump out to the AL West lead, but it also sets up a difficult decision later in the year, when both the division race and perhaps a manager's job could be on the line. (1 h ago)

• Colorado St. creates scholarship honorin... Colorado St. creates scholarship honoring McGregor
05/14/2010
Colorado State is honoring former TE and Rockies President Keli McGregor with a memorial scholarship and an award. (1 h ago)

• Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy still... Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy still fuming over binoculars controversy
05/14/2010
Rockies manager Jim Tracy is still fuming over the Phillies using binoculars in the bullpen. (1 h ago)

• Marlins score on wild pitch in 9th to be... Marlins score on wild pitch in 9th to beat Mets
05/14/2010
Cody Ross scored on a wild pitch in the ninth as the Marlins escaped the Mets on Thursday. (1 h ago)

• Guerrero's walk-off single lifts Rangers... Guerrero's walk-off single lifts Rangers past A's
05/14/2010
Rangers 2, Athletics 1(12) (1 h ago)

• Latos tosses one-hitter as Padres sweep ... Latos tosses one-hitter as Padres sweep Giants
05/14/2010
Mat Latos allowed just a single that deflected off him for a one-hitter and drove in the lone run, leading the first-place Padres to their second sweep of the Giants this season with a 1-0 victory. (1 h ago)

• St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark M... St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire dethroned as highway hero in Missouri
05/14/2010
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would rename the "Mark McGwire Highway" in St. Louis for the Missouri author Mark Twain. The bill needs only the signature of Gov. Jay Nixon to become law. (1 h ago)

• Bud Selig ignores demands to move 2011 A... Bud Selig ignores demands to move 2011 All-Star Game
05/14/2010
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year's All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration law. (1 h ago)

• Kansas City Royals fire manager Trey Hil... Kansas City Royals fire manager Trey Hillman, replace him with Ned Yost
05/14/2010
The Royals have fired manager Trey Hillman and replaced him with Ned Yost. (1 h ago)

• Washington Nationals minor leaguer suspe... Washington Nationals minor leaguer suspended 50 games for violating drug program
05/14/2010
Nationals minor league infielder Seth Bynum has been suspended 50 games for violating the minor league drug program. (1 h ago)

• Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitz... Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki returns to lineup
05/14/2010
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has returned to the Colorado lineup Thursday night after missing two games because of a strained right quadriceps muscle. (1 h ago)

• Norris shuts down Cards as Astros finish... Norris shuts down Cards as Astros finish sweep
05/13/2010
Bud Norris shut down St. Louis for the fourth straight time, Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Astros wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Cardinals with a 4-1 victory. (1 h ago)

• Verlander outduels Sabathia; Tigers top ... Verlander outduels Sabathia; Tigers top Yanks
05/13/2010
Justin Verlander pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera tagged CC Sabathia and the Tigers beat the Yankees 6-0. (1 h ago)

• Strasburg in Triple-A start: No hits, 6 ... Strasburg in Triple-A start: No hits, 6 innings
05/13/2010
Stephen Strasburg has pitched six innings without allowing a hit in his latest start at Triple-A. (17 h ago)

• Source: New England Patriots, defensive ... Source: New England Patriots, defensive end Derrick Burgess reach 1-year deal
05/14/2010
Just as the Patriots retained Vince Wilfork, they have done the same with defensive end Derrick Burgess. (1 h ago)

• Shaun Ellis denied extension, ponders fu... Shaun Ellis denied extension, ponders future with New York Jets
05/14/2010
Shaun Ellis is wondering about his Jets future after being denied a contract extension. (1 h ago)

• Williams suspension case: NFL goes to Su... Williams suspension case: NFL goes to Supreme Court to overturn Minnesota ruling
05/14/2010
he NFL is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a court ruling that allowed Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams to challenge their suspensions. (1 h ago)

• Prosecutors won't file charges in Corey ... Prosecutors won't file charges in Corey Dillon case
05/14/2010
Prosecutors say they will not file criminal charges against former NFL running back Corey Dillon, who was arrested earlier this month after an argument with his wife. (1 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints lawsuit going to arbi... New Orleans Saints lawsuit going to arbitration
05/14/2010
Former New Orleans Saints security director Geoffrey Santini has withdrawn his lawsuit against the club because the team's lawyers are sending the matter to an arbitration judge. (1 h ago)

• New York Jets owner Woody Johnson guaran... New York Jets owner Woody Johnson guarantees no blackouts
05/13/2010
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson channeled his inner Joe Namath, guaranteeing Thursday that 2010 home games will be shown locally on television. (16 m ago)

• Chicago's Bears' Lance Briggs replaces H... Chicago's Bears' Lance Briggs replaces Houston Texans' Brian Cushing on All-Pro team
05/13/2010
The Bears' Lance Briggs replaced the Texans' Brian Cushing on the All-Pro team. (1 h ago)

• Brian Cushing of Houston Texans denies b... Brian Cushing of Houston Texans denies banned substance use day after defensive rookie revote
05/13/2010
Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing says he neither injected nor took any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. (2 h ago)

• Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams not... Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams not ready to give up starting job
05/13/2010
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams is confident he won't lose his starting job and can't wait for the 2010 season to begin. (2 h ago)

• Wes Welker says his knee rehab is 'going... Wes Welker says his knee rehab is 'going really well'
05/13/2010
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker says his knee rehab is 'going really well'. (3 h ago)

• Darrelle Revis' agent meeting with New Y... Darrelle Revis' agent meeting with New York Jets to discuss contract extension
05/13/2010
Darrelle Revis' agent is meeting with the Jets to discuss a long-term extension. (6 h ago)

• 'Perfect weather' as New York Jets, New ... 'Perfect weather' as New York Jets, New York Giants make Super Bowl bid official
05/13/2010
In making their Super Bowl bid, the Jets and Giants are embracing the weather. (22 h ago)

• Brian Westbrook visits Washington Redski... Brian Westbrook visits Washington Redskins, on to Denver Broncos next
05/13/2010
Fresh from his visit with the Washington Redskins, former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is now en route to Denver to visit the Broncos. (22 h ago)

• Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets now jo... Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets now jogging on turf
05/12/2010
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, three months removed from surgery on his left knee, said Wednesday that he has begun jogging and hopes to participate in the team's minicamp June 14-16. (1 d ago)

• Tom Brady talks about the 2010 New Engla... Tom Brady talks about the 2010 New England Patriots' season and his offseason focus
05/12/2010
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reiterated Wednesday that he thought last year's New England team was not mentally tough and indicated there was a "lack of trust, lack of confidence" that stands out when looking back. (1 d ago)

• George Karl expects to coach Denver Nugg... George Karl expects to coach Denver Nuggets next season
05/14/2010
George Karl, who has survived cancer and blood clots this spring, said Thursday he's feeling better and plans to return to the Denver Nuggets as coach next season, the Denver Post reported on Thursday (1 h ago)

• Celtics hand LeBron, Cavaliers early pla... Celtics hand LeBron, Cavaliers early playoff exit
05/14/2010
The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 94-85 victory over Cleveland in Game 6 on Thursday night, sending LeBron James and the Cavaliers into an early offseason destined to define the future of the franchise. (1 h ago)

• Golden State Warriors guard Azubuike has... Golden State Warriors guard Azubuike has surgery on right knee
05/14/2010
Golden State Warriors guard Kelenna Azubuike has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, needed because of his patella tendinitis condition. (1 h ago)

• Andrew Bynum hopes knee holds up against... Andrew Bynum hopes knee holds up against fast Phoenix Suns
05/14/2010
Andrew Bynum hopes his knee holds up against a fast Suns lineup. (1 h ago)

• Sonny Vaccaro said LeBron James will lea... Sonny Vaccaro said LeBron James will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers
05/13/2010
Sonny Vaccaro said LeBron James will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Chicago Bulls are a perfect fit. (2 h ago)

• Miami Heat launch website to keep Dwyane... Miami Heat launch website to keep Dwyane Wade in Miami
05/13/2010
The Heat have launched a website that gives fans tips on how they can help keep Dwyane Wade in Miami. (4 h ago)

• Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston T... Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner said he will interview with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers
05/13/2010
Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner said he will interview with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers. (4 h ago)

• Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs says it... Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs says it again: He wants to stay with Spurs
05/13/2010
Tony Parker said it Monday and he said it again Wednesday -- he wants to remain with the Spurs. (5 h ago)

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says NBA should make... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says NBA should make age minimum 21
05/13/2010
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says the NBA should raise its minimum age for entry into the league to 21. And he has some thoughts on the tough night for LeBron James. (11 h ago)

• NBA approves Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to ... NBA approves Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to control New Jersey Nets
05/12/2010
The NBA has approved Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to take controlling interest of the Nets. (1 d ago)

• Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder u... Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
05/12/2010
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. (1 d ago)

• Dwyane Wade's wife held on bond in Chica... Dwyane Wade's wife held on bond in Chicago for failure to appear at hearing
05/12/2010
The wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has surrendered to authorities in Chicago and must post a $10,000 bond to get out of custody. (1 d ago)

• Jackie MacMullan, Joe Tait getting award... Jackie MacMullan, Joe Tait getting awards from hoops Hall of Fame
05/12/2010
Jackie MacMullan and Joe Tait will receive Curt Gowdy Media Awards from the Basketball Hall of Fame. (1 d ago)

• Long rest could make Robin Lopez availab... Long rest could make Robin Lopez available for Phoenix Suns
05/12/2010
Alvin Gentry says he welcomes the rest before the start of the Western Conference finals, a weeklong hiatus that the Phoenix coach believes will make 7-footer Robin Lopez available for the series. (1 d ago)

• New Orleans Hornets interview ex-New Jer... New Orleans Hornets interview ex-New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams
05/12/2010
The New Orleans Hornets continue to interview candidates for their vacant coaching job; former NBA head coach Lawrence Frank and current Portland assistant Monty Williams are the latest. (1 d ago)

• Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins won... Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins won't play for Canada in world hockey championships
05/14/2010
Olympic star Sidney Crosby won't be joining Canada's team in the world hockey championships in Germany. (1 h ago)

• Russia beats Belarus to stay unbeaten at... Russia beats Belarus to stay unbeaten at ice hockey world championships
05/14/2010
Defending champion Russia beat Belarus 3-1 to sweep its three group matches at the world ice hockey championship. (1 h ago)

• Chicago Blackhawks-San Jose Sharks Game ... Chicago Blackhawks-San Jose Sharks Game 1 set for 2 p.m. Sunday
05/14/2010
The Hawks and Sharks begin the Western Conference finals on Sunday. (1 h ago)

• Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell upset... Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell upset with NHL over head-shot policy
05/13/2010
Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell doesn't like how the NHL has handled hits to the head, saying discipline was warranted for the shot that cut his season short. (1 h ago)

• Phoenix Coyotes trade Jared Staal to Car... Phoenix Coyotes trade Jared Staal to Carolina Hurricanes for fifth-round pick in NHL draft
05/13/2010
The Phoenix Coyotes have traded the rights to forward Jared Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft. (2 h ago)

• 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs: Zdeno Chara: ... 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs: Zdeno Chara: No panic for Boston Bruins going into Game 7
05/13/2010
Zdeno Chara says there is no panic for the Bruins going into Game 7. (3 h ago)

• Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamk... Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos to miss game at ice hockey world championships
05/13/2010
Steven Stamkos will be held out of Canada's first game in the second round at the hockey world championships on Friday because of a possible concussion. (5 h ago)

• Former coach who Theo Fleury accused of ... Former coach who Theo Fleury accused of sex abuse found in Mexico
05/13/2010
A sex abuse story that rocked the hockey world in the 1990s was in the spotlight again Wednesday night. (10 h ago)

• New York Mets' Jeff Wilpon talks to New ... New York Mets' Jeff Wilpon talks to New York Islanders Charles Wang about arena near Citi Field
05/13/2010
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon has talked to New York Islanders owner Charles Wang about building an arena for the NHL team near Citi Field. (18 h ago)

• NHL to get $25M from city of Glendale to... NHL to get $25M from city of Glendale to keep Coyotes in Arizona
05/12/2010
Talks between Ice Edge Holdings and the city of Glendale on a new lease agreement for the Phoenix Coyotes are not dead but "probably more like taking a nap," a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. (1 d ago)

• Firm seeking to sell share of St. Louis ... Firm seeking to sell share of St. Louis Blues
05/12/2010
A private equity firm that is the largest investor in the St. Louis Blues is seeking to sell its share of the team. (1 d ago)

• Atlanta Thrashers prospect Patrice Cormi... Atlanta Thrashers prospect Patrice Cormier facing criminal charges
05/12/2010
Atlanta Thrashers prospect Patrice Cormier is facing criminal charges in addition to a suspension for a hit to an opposing player in a junior hockey league game. (1 d ago)

• Dallas Stars agree to terms with goalie ... Dallas Stars agree to terms with goalie Kari Lehtonen on a three-year extension
05/11/2010
Goalie Kari Lehtonen agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $10.65 million with the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. (2 d ago)

• Dave Nonis staying as Toronto Maple Leaf... Dave Nonis staying as Toronto Maple Leafs' vice president of hockey operations
05/11/2010
Toronto Maple Leafs senior vice president of hockey operations Dave Nonis knows the grass isn't always greener, and despite interest in him from the Tampa Bay Lightning for their vacant GM job, he decided to stay put. (2 d ago)

• 2010 NHL playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers g... 2010 NHL playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Boucher out for month with sprained MCL
05/11/2010
The Flyers say goalie Brian Boucher has a sprained MCL in his left knee and could miss up to a month. (2 d ago)

• Blyleven: Just for laughs, appreciate ba... Blyleven: Just for laughs, appreciate baseball pranksters
05/14/2010
Blyleven: The baseball season is a long grind, stretching 8-8½ months when you include spring training. You spend a lot of time together over the course of a season so you have to find a way to get along. Every team needs a couple of well-meaning pranksters to keep things light. (1 h ago)

• Greinke gets 1st win; Royals fire manage... Greinke gets 1st win; Royals fire manager Hillman
05/14/2010
Zack Greinke's first win of the season came too late to save manager Trey Hillman's job. (1 h ago)

• Astros sweep Cardinals behind Norris gem Astros sweep Cardinals behind Norris gem
05/13/2010
Bud Norris has been so dazzling against the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols referred to him as Chuck Norris earlier this week. (1 h ago)

• ‘Field of Dreams’ site for sale in Iowa... ‘Field of Dreams’ site for sale in Iowa
05/13/2010
The Iowa location has been a popular tourist destination since the release of the 1989 movie, with the family maintaining the baseball diamond built by Universal Studios. (2 h ago)

• Tigers rough up Sabathia, Yankees Tigers rough up Sabathia, Yankees
05/13/2010
Justin Verlander pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera tagged CC Sabathia and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-0 Thursday. (2 h ago)

• Scott's slam carries Orioles over Marine... Scott's slam carries Orioles over Mariners 6-5
05/13/2010
Down by four runs in the eighth inning, the Baltimore Orioles could hardly have imagined an afternoon featuring a celebration at the plate, a shaving cream pie to the face of newcomer Corey Patterson and the sounds of Jay-Z blaring in the clubhouse. (3 h ago)

• Hudson, Diaz reportedly battling for A-R... Hudson, Diaz reportedly battling for A-Rod
05/13/2010
An insider believes Diaz is bedding Rodriguez as a form of retaliation after Hudson hooked up with Justin Timberlake in January 2007 — just two days after the couple of four years split. (8 h ago)

• Mariners blackball reporter over Griffey... Mariners blackball reporter over Griffey story
05/12/2010
HBT: As if Mike Sweeney accusing a reporter of lying and challenging teammates to fight him didn't add enough drama to the ongoing Ken Griffey Jr. saga, after last night's game Cliff Lee refused to speak to the media until Larry LaRue of the Tacoma News Tribune left the room. (1 d ago)

• Wild sign top scorer Daoust from AHL tea... Wild sign top scorer Daoust from AHL team in Houston
05/14/2010
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Jean-Michel Daoust to a one-year contract. (1 h ago)

• Canucks' Mitchell criticizes head shot p... Canucks' Mitchell criticizes head shot punishments
05/13/2010
Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell doesn't like how the NHL has handled hits to the head, saying discipline was warranted for the shot that cut his season short. (1 h ago)

• Coyotes trade prospect Jared Staal to Hu... Coyotes trade prospect Jared Staal to Hurricanes
05/13/2010
The Phoenix Coyotes have traded the rights to forward Jared Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. (1 h ago)

• Worn-down Penguins become fab feast for ... Worn-down Penguins become fab feast for hungrier Habs
05/13/2010
Even after Montreal's first-round stunner, the Penguins expected a second-round cruise over the East's eight seeds. Wes Goldstein analyzes how it all went wrong for the champs. (2 h ago)

• Cammalleri joins ranks of handful of Mon... Cammalleri joins ranks of handful of Montreal legends
05/13/2010
The Canadiens' Michael Cammalleri has joined some select company with his playoff scoring binge, matching a mark set by some of Montreal's greatest stars. Montreal Canadiens - Michael Cammalleri - Montreal - Pittsburgh Penguins - Eastern Conference (2 h ago)

• Montreal police arrest 41 after mayhem o... Montreal police arrest 41 after mayhem on streets
05/13/2010
Police say 41 people have been arrested in the mayhem after the Montreal Canadiens' Game 7 victory over Pittsburgh. (2 h ago)

• Crosby declines Canada invitation to pla... Crosby declines Canada invitation to play at worlds
05/13/2010
Olympic star Sidney Crosby won't be joining Canada's team in the world hockey championships in Germany, (2 h ago)

• Philadelphia fans happy about Penguins l... Philadelphia fans happy about Penguins losing Game 7
05/13/2010
Philly took a break from Flyers frenzy to hate on its in-state neighbor to the west. National Hockey League - Philadelphia - Game seven - sport - Hockey (19 h ago)

• Mets CEO talks to Islanders about new a... Mets CEO talks to Islanders about new arena near park
05/12/2010
Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon has talked to New York Islanders owner Charles Wang about building an arena for the NHL team near Citi Field. New York Islanders - Citi Field - Charles Wang - Sport - Hockey (1 d ago)

• Largest investor in Blues looking to sel... Largest investor in Blues looking to sell share of team
05/12/2010
A private equity firm that is the largest investor in the St. Louis Blues is seeking to sell its share of the team. Private equity - St. Louis Missouri - St. Louis Blues - National Hockey League - Sports (1 d ago)

• NHL to get millions from city to keep Co... NHL to get millions from city to keep Coyotes in Arizona
05/12/2010
The Glendale city council has guaranteed the NHL up to $25 million to keep the Phoenix Coyotes in Jobing.com Arena for the 2010-2011 season. Phoenix Coyotes - Jobing.com Arena - Glendale Arizona - Sport - National Hockey League (1 d ago)

• Video: Video: Drivers on demands of Dove... Video: Video: Drivers on demands of Dover track
05/12/2010
Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch and other drivers talk about the demands of Dover International Speedway. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Parity has come to the Sprint Cup series Parity has come to the Sprint Cup series
05/12/2010
Opinion: One could make a pretty good argument these days that a form of parity in NASCAR is upon us. It's come in the form of team competitiveness. In fact, numbers show that there are now four teams which are on very equal footing in the Cup series. (1 d ago)

• Hendrick braced for 'dogfight' for Cup t... Hendrick braced for 'dogfight' for Cup title
05/12/2010
Opinion: Team owner Rick Hendrick just smiled Tuesday when asked if rival owner Joe Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing – which has won four of the past six Sprint Cup races – had caught up to Hendrick Motorsports, which has won the past four Sprint Cup championships. (1 d ago)

• Power rankings: Hamlin jumps up into No.... Power rankings: Hamlin jumps up into No. 1 spot
05/12/2010
Opinion: Denny Hamlin's third win in the past six races helped him make the jump up to No. 1 from No. 6 in this week's power rankings, knocking Kevin Harvick down a notch. Take a look at the full list. (1 d ago)

• Hall of Fame celebrates NASCAR's history Hall of Fame celebrates NASCAR's history
05/12/2010
Opinion: The NASCAR Hall of Fame unleashed 62 years of NASCAR history Tuesday, history that the principals of the sport hope educates fans while celebrating stock-car racing from its roots in the sands of Daytona Beach and the Carolina back roads blazed by moonshiners to the incredible mix of speed and technology that personifies the sport today. (1 d ago)

• Johnson looks to get back on track at Do... Johnson looks to get back on track at Dover
05/12/2010
Rotoworld: After two sub-30 finishes in the past three races, Jimmie Johnson needs a strong race in the Autism Speaks 400 to get back on track. Fortunately for him, Dover is a track at which he's experienced a lot of success in the past. (1 d ago)

• Patrick: NASCAR not an issue in slow IRL... Patrick: NASCAR not an issue in slow IRL start
05/11/2010
Danica Patrick has little trouble clicking through the reasons why she's off to the worst start of her IndyCar career. (2 d ago)

• Stewart shows no sign of breaking out of... Stewart shows no sign of breaking out of slump
05/11/2010
Tony Stewart has been a slow starter in the past, making big gains during the heat of the summer, but lately he and crew chief Darian Grubb seem totally baffled. That's not how we think of Stewart, who has two NASCAR titles and is clearly one of the most naturally gifted drivers in the sport. (2 d ago)

• Hamlin showing he's still a star in the ... Hamlin showing he's still a star in the making
05/11/2010
Opinion: After a slow start, Denny Hamlin is making a case to be viewed as the best driver in NASCAR and the main challenger to Jimmie Johnson's quest for five straight Sprint Cup championships. (2 d ago)

• Living the dream at last Living the dream at last
05/14/2010
A blind player gets the moment he's waited for as two high school teams raise their game. A blind player gets the moment he's waited for as two high school teams raise their game. (1 h ago)

• Brian Cushing denies he used b... Brian Cushing denies he used banned substance
05/14/2010
The former USC linebacker says he doesn't know how he tested positive for fertility drug. Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said Thursday he never used any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. (1 h ago)

• Celtics send Cavaliers —... Celtics send Cavaliers — and LeBron James? — packing
05/14/2010
Boston eliminates Cleveland, 94-85, in Game 6 in James' last game before he becomes a free agent. Where he plays next season could affect the balance of the NBA. Reporting from Boston -- The witnesses are excused. (1 h ago)

• Mexico's goalkeepers vie to st... Mexico's goalkeepers vie to start in World Cup
05/14/2010
The national team has three 'best' goalkeepers, and Coach Javier Aguirre has not named a starter. Memo Ochoa started in Mexico's 1-0 victory against Angola on Thursday night in Houston. Reporting from Houston -- When Felix Fernandez was named to Mexico's World Cup team in 1994, he knew exactly what his role would be: cheerleader. (1 h ago)

• For Dallas Braden, this moment... For Dallas Braden, this moment is just perfect
05/14/2010
The Oakland A's pitcher surprised himself and everyone else when he threw a perfect game Sunday. He's still relishing the spotlight as he prepares to face the Angels on Friday. He did the "Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Early Show" on CBS, he is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated and he has done so many interviews it would "take all the fingers and toes I have" to count them, Oakland pitcher Dallas Braden said. (1 h ago)

• Now it's the Boston Bruins' tu... Now it's the Boston Bruins' turn to win or go home
05/14/2010
After losing the first three games of their playoff against Boston, the Philadelphia Flyers fought back to tie the series, 3-3, and it all comes down to Friday's Game 7. Now the Boston Bruins know how the Philadelphia Flyers felt the past week: Win or put away the skates for the season. (1 h ago)

• USC's Bryshon Nellum is back o... USC's Bryshon Nellum is back on track after being wounded
05/14/2010
The runner, victim of a 2008 shooting that severely damaged his legs, is in the Pac-10 championships. Bryshon Nellum was nearing top form when a shotgun blast severely damaged his most valuable assets, his legs. (1 h ago)

• Pitching coach is part counsel... Pitching coach is part counselor, part mentor, part best friend
05/14/2010
Two of the most successful — Rick Honeycutt of the Dodgers and Mike Butcher of the Angels — have seen their staffs struggle this season. But they keep looking for solutions to individual problems. Two of the most successful — Rick Honeycutt of the Dodgers and Mike Butcher of the Angels — have seen their staffs struggle this season. (1 h ago)

• The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of... The 10 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time, No. 10: Jerry Buss
05/13/2010
The Times begins its countdown of the greatest Lakers as selected by its readers. The Times begins its countdown of the greatest Lakers as selected by its readers. (2 h ago)

• Lakers still feeling burned by... Lakers still feeling burned by Suns
05/13/2010
In 2007, the Lakers were trounced by the Suns, and tempers sizzled long afterward. A year earlier, Phoenix shocked the Lakers after L.A. had taken a 3-1 lead. 'It's definitely payback time,' says Andrew Bynum. In 2007, the Lakers were trounced by the Suns, and tempers sizzled long afterward. A year earlier, Phoenix shocked the Lakers after L.A. had taken a 3-1 lead. (3 h ago)

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• PFT: Titans’ Johnson signaling he’ll be ... PFT: Titans’ Johnson signaling he’ll be a hold out
05/14/2010
After talking with Chris Johnson, NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp is convinced the running back will seek a new deal from Titans. (1 h ago)

• Saints lawsuit going to arbitration Saints lawsuit going to arbitration
05/13/2010
Former New Orleans Saints security director Geoffrey Santini withdrew his lawsuit against the club on Thursday because the team's lawyers are sending the matter to arbitration. (3 h ago)

• Video: Lights Out in SD? Video: Lights Out in SD?
05/13/2010
Mike Florio breaks down a report that Shawne Merriman was shopped by the Chargers during the 2010 NFL draft. (NBC Sports) (6 h ago)

• Slideshow: Greatest athletes without a t... Slideshow: Greatest athletes without a title
05/13/2010
Take a look at some of the all-time best who were never able to win their sport's ultimate championship. (8 h ago)

• Video: NFL player gives chicks a lift Video: NFL player gives chicks a lift
05/13/2010
Dallas Cowboys player Leonard Davis helps baby chicks out of a sand trap during a golf tournament in Texas. TODAYshow.com's Dara Brown has the story. (Other) (8 h ago)

• Video: PFTV: Russell might be worst No. ... Video: PFTV: Russell might be worst No. 1 pick ever
05/12/2010
Mike Florio thinks Oakland made the right choice by cutting JaMarcus Russell and says that while he was one of the top prospects, a big paycheck may have zapped his motivation. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Video: PFTV: Labor issues Video: PFTV: Labor issues
05/12/2010
Mike Florio discusses what the silence regarding labor discussions means. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Video: PFTV: How severe will LT's punish... Video: PFTV: How severe will LT's punishment be?
05/12/2010
Mike Florio talks about how severe Lawrence Taylor's punishment could be, how his celebrity status will impact it and whether the NFL should implement alumni conduct rules. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Video: Why delays in drug suspensions? Video: Why delays in drug suspensions?
05/12/2010
Mike Florio discusses why there was such a long delay in announcing Brian Cushing's positive drug test and thinks the NFL and NFLPA need to come up with a better system. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Munoz tops LPGA Tour leaderboard in Mobi... Munoz tops LPGA Tour leaderboard in Mobile
05/14/2010
Azahara Munoz shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Katherine Hull and Jee Young Lee in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic, the LPGA Tour's first event since Erica Blasberg was found dead. (1 h ago)

• Matt Jones leads Texas Open Matt Jones leads Texas Open
05/14/2010
Matt Jones eagled the par-5 14th hole and finished with a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the Texas Open. (1 h ago)

• Jerry Rice shoots 92 in golf tournament Jerry Rice shoots 92 in golf tournament
05/13/2010
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -Hall-of-Fame receiver Jerry Rice set another record Thursday, although this wasn't one he'd hoped for at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. (2 h ago)

• Kingston leads by 2 shots at Mallorca Op... Kingston leads by 2 shots at Mallorca Open
05/13/2010
James Kingston of South Africa shot a 5-under 65 to take the lead after the first round of the Mallorca Open on Thursday. (3 h ago)

• Green returns to individual play after t... Green returns to individual play after tragedies
05/13/2010
Ken Green isn't aiming for a quick victory in his comeback to the Champions Tour. (4 h ago)

• FirstPerson: Fans’ wacky golf attire pho... FirstPerson: Fans’ wacky golf attire photos
05/12/2010
FirstPerson: Fans share their favorite wacky golf attire photos. (1 d ago)

• FanHouse: Tiger’s spiral throws legacy i... FanHouse: Tiger’s spiral throws legacy into chaos
05/12/2010
FanHouse: Stripped of so many attributes that made him as admired as any athlete of his time, Tiger Woods now faces a daunting and scary future as a potential golfing cripple. (1 d ago)

• Opinion: Haney spares himself (and Tiger... Opinion: Haney spares himself (and Tiger) innuendo
05/11/2010
Opinion: For all the criticism Hank Haney has faced over six years and six major championships working with Tiger Woods, his latest move deserves nothing but praise. Haney resigned as his swing coach Monday night, and the timing could not have been better. (2 d ago)

• Beckham wants to help coach England at W... Beckham wants to help coach England at World Cup
05/14/2010
David Beckham hopes to accept England coach Fabio Capello's request to work with the World Cup squad in South Africa. (1 h ago)

• Mexico beats Angola 1-0 in Houston Mexico beats Angola 1-0 in Houston
05/14/2010
Andres Guardado scored in the 53rd minute in Mexico's 1-0 exhibition victory over Angola on Thursday night in front of 70,099 fans at Reliant Stadium. (1 h ago)

• Lampard thinking big entering FA Cup Lampard thinking big entering FA Cup
05/14/2010
Goal.com: Chelsea midfielder says Chelsea better on top of its game Saturday to beat Portsmouth (1 h ago)

• Davies slams Sochaux officials over Worl... Davies slams Sochaux officials over World Cup
05/13/2010
Charlie Davies is blaming Sochaux for his failure to make the United States' preliminary squad for the World Cup, saying he feels "let down" by his French club. (9 h ago)

• Johnson leaves game with possible hamstr... Johnson leaves game with possible hamstring injury
05/12/2010
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -U.S. forward Eddie Johnson left Aris' Greek league playoff game against AEK Athens on Wednesday with a possible hamstring injury. (1 d ago)

• The beer won’t run out during World Cup... The beer won’t run out during World Cup
05/11/2010
World Cup fans need not fret, South Africa will not run out of beer during the month-long tournament, its biggest brewer says. (2 d ago)

• FIFA throws another $100 million into Cu... FIFA throws another $100 million into Cup pot
05/11/2010
FIFA has thrown an extra $100 million into the World Cup budget to ensure training grounds are ready for the 32 teams, said secretary general Jerome Valcke. (2 d ago)

• Goal.com: Should mounting injuries worry... Goal.com: Should mounting injuries worry Spain?
05/11/2010
Goal.com: During the month of April, some of Spain’s most influential stars sustained serious injuries that could put their World Cup hopes in doubt or potentially handicap their returns. (2 d ago)

• Bruins seem calm before Game 7 vs. Flyer... Bruins seem calm before Game 7 vs. Flyers
05/14/2010
Like the Flyers after they lost the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinal, the Bruins are determined not to let three straight losses affect them in Friday night’s Game 7. There’s no more leeway for either team anymore. (1 h ago)

• Sharks downplay regular season results v... Sharks downplay regular season results vs. Chicago
05/14/2010
Evgeni Nabokov views his 45-save masterpiece in Chicago the same way he does the seven-goal outburst the Blackhawks had in San Jose during the regular season. (1 h ago)

• Stanley Cup playoff results, schedule Stanley Cup playoff results, schedule
05/13/2010
Stanley Cup playoff schedule (1 h ago)

• Crosby won't play for Canada at Worlds Crosby won't play for Canada at Worlds
05/13/2010
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Olympic star Sidney Crosby won't be joining Canada's team in the world hockey championships in Germany, (2 h ago)

• Cammalleri joins ranks of Canadiens grea... Cammalleri joins ranks of Canadiens greats
05/13/2010
The Canadiens' Michael Cammalleri has joined some select company with his playoff scoring binge, matching a mark set by some of Montreal's greatest stars. (3 h ago)

• Don't just blame Crosby, Malkin Don't just blame Crosby, Malkin
05/13/2010
PHT: In the Penguins' biggest game of the season, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was downright horrible against the Canadiens. (4 h ago)

• Video: Crosby 'stunned' by setback Video: Crosby 'stunned' by setback
05/13/2010
After the Canadiens topped the Penguins in Game 7, Sidney Crosby says the loss is tough to take. (NBC Sports) (6 h ago)

• Video: Highlights: Canadiens shock Pens,... Video: Highlights: Canadiens shock Pens, Flyers still soaring
05/13/2010
Take a look at highlights from Montreal's series-clinching 5-2 win against Pittsburgh and Philadelphia's Game 6 victory over Boston. (NBC Sports) (8 h ago)

• Texas G Ward, F Williams get medical wai... Texas G Ward, F Williams get medical waivers
05/13/2010
Texas guard Varez Ward and forward Shawn Williams have been granted medical hardship waivers from the Big 12 for last season, allowing them to keep a year of eligibility. (5 h ago)

• Ohio State's Lighty refractures left foo... Ohio State's Lighty refractures left foot
05/12/2010
Ohio State forward David Lighty has refractured a bone in his left foot and will undergo surgery. (1 d ago)

• Final Four team not in top academic rank... Final Four team not in top academic ranking is ... Duke?
05/12/2010
West Virginia and Butler couldn't beat Duke at the Final Four. (1 d ago)

• Duke, Spartans to play in ACC/Big Ten Ch... Duke, Spartans to play in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
05/12/2010
Final Four teams Duke and Michigan State will face off in the 12th annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge. (1 d ago)

• Attendance drops slightly in college bas... Attendance drops slightly in college basketball
05/12/2010
College basketball fans are still flocking to men's games by the millions. (1 d ago)

• Big East getting new, improved Lavin Big East getting new, improved Lavin
05/11/2010
Sporting News: It does not seem at all unfair to ask Steve Lavin if the seven years he spent away from coaching, doing broadcast analysis on ESPN, allowed him the time to consider and correct whatever mistakes he made during his first run as a head coach. (2 d ago)

• An updated Top 25 for 2010-11 season An updated Top 25 for 2010-11 season
05/11/2010
Beyond the Arc: Will you see Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler celebrate again next season, or will a team dethrone the Devils? (2 d ago)

• Players turn to teen tunes at plate Players turn to teen tunes at plate
05/14/2010
Players turn to teen tunes at plate Advertisement: MMO Currency MMO Street sells WoW Gold, Lord of the Rings Gold, Final Fantasy XI Gil and much much more at the lowest prices you will find! Visit MMO Street (1 h ago)

• Players turn to teen tunes at plate Players turn to teen tunes at plate
05/14/2010
Players turn to teen tunes at plate (1 h ago)

• Card Corner: the ultimate set Card Corner: the ultimate set
05/14/2010
"The Corner" usually highlights one card at a time, but a new exhibit has 25 cards taking the spotlight this time. (1 h ago)

• Waiver Wire: NL, Week 6 Waiver Wire: NL, Week 6
05/14/2010
Some corner infield thump, a useful catcher, some potential saves, and a couple young starters.. (1 h ago)

• And That Happened And That Happened
05/14/2010
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• Federer, Nadal through to Madrid quarter... Federer, Nadal through to Madrid quarters
05/14/2010
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters on Thursday with straight set victories. (1 h ago)

• Venus to move up, making sisters 1-2 Venus to move up, making sisters 1-2
05/13/2010
Serena and Venus Williams are going to be back at the top of the rankings together for the first time in seven years. (4 h ago)

• A closer look at the impact of tennis' I... A closer look at the impact of tennis' Ion Tiriac
05/12/2010
Tennis.com: Madrid was the brainchild of Ion Tiriac. That he was able to turn his vision into reality ought to give you a pretty good idea of the degree of the clout and expertise - promotional, financial and political - that this most enigmatic of tennis impresarios has accumulated. (1 d ago)

• Roddick pulls out of Madrid Masters due ... Roddick pulls out of Madrid Masters due to illness
05/12/2010
Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Madrid Masters ahead of his first match due to illness. (1 d ago)

• Carpenter, Saavedra confirm Indy backers Carpenter, Saavedra confirm Indy backers
05/13/2010
Ed Carpenter and Sebastian Saavedra have revealed the brands backing them in this month's Indianapolis 500. (11 h ago)

• Beatriz rejoins D&R for Indy Beatriz rejoins D&R for Indy
05/13/2010
IndyCar rookie Ana Beatriz to make second appearance of 2010 in qualifying for Indianapolis 500. (11 h ago)

• Long Edged or Bludgeon Type Weapon Disar... Long Edged or Bludgeon Type Weapon Disarming Under Entry Assault
05/14/2010
Long weapons can range from specific type weapons like swords and machetes to riot sticks and baseball bats. Improvised long weapons can be as diverse as fence palings, carpenter’s saws, pipes, waratahs (star pickets), pool cues, broomsticks, jimmy bars, reinforcing rods, etc. From top: machete, baseball bat, pipe, e-tool, and waratah fence post (star picket) Col Applegate's advice on being faced with a secondary or improvised w... Continued (1 h ago)

• An Operator's Thoughts on High Risk Clos... An Operator's Thoughts on High Risk Close Protection
05/14/2010
History Prior to 9/11 most security industry jobs were in the petro-chemical / mining industry and revolved around close personal protection and instillation / facilities protection. The industry was most likely run out of England and was dominated by ex Special Forces operators from 22SAS, first tier operators. Loosely referred to as the Circuit, breaking into the industry was virtually impossible unless you knew someone in it. This was becaus... Continued (1 h ago)

• Seen that? - Let's Talk Golf! Seen that? - Let's Talk Golf!
05/13/2010
Let's Talk Golf! Eagle Par Birdie Welcome to EagleParBirdie.com. This is a golf blog for ALL amateur golfers. And I mean ALL! What this is NOT is yet another golf column on the internet just for guys. This blog is going ... (22 h ago)

• Seen that? - Monte Alban - Tripping In O... Seen that? - Monte Alban - Tripping In Oaxaca
05/14/2010
Monte Alban - Tripping In Oaxaca The Outdoor Weblog It feels like stepping into the past to be among the ruins of an ancient civilization of people. The emotions invoked from this experience must dwell somewhere deep within the subconscious of ... (1 h ago)

• Seen that? - Guard the Throttle Seen that? - Guard the Throttle
05/13/2010
Guard the Throttle The Aviation Weblog Here's a good tip from AOPA's flight training website -- it has to do with guarding the throttle during take-offs, landings, and maneuvers such as slow flight and stall entries. What does it mean to ... (22 h ago)

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