New Sport: May 2007

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Limerick 37 3-0 Wexford Youths

Defender Brian Buckley notched a brace to help Limerick 37 chalk up their third win on the trot at Jackman Park.

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Cobh Ramblers 5-1 Kildare County

Cobh Ramblers humbled Kildare County at Colman's Park on Tuesday. The victory sees Ramblers stretch their unbeaten run to eleven games.

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Bray Wanderers 2-1 UCD

Gary McCabe’s first senior goal saw Bray bring UCD’s 11-game unbeaten run to an end.

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Longford Town 0-3 Galway United

A confident Galway United side heaped more misery on Longford Town at Flancare Park on Tuesday night.

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Derry City 1-1 Waterford United

Derry City spurned a glorious opportunity to climb back up the Premier Division table following this share of the spoils at the Brandywell on Tuesday.

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Sligo Rovers 0-2 Drogheda United

Drogheda United moved five points behind leaders St Pat’s with a hard-fought 2-0 defeat of Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

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Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Cork City

Shamrock Rovers followed their win over Drogheda United on Friday with another over Cork City as their title challenge gathered momentum.

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Galaxy undecided about Beckham loan

Los Angeles Galaxy bosses have yet to agree whether David Beckham could be loaned back to a European club at the end of the Major League Soccer season.

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Giggs to retire from internationals

Ryan Giggs has announced his retirement from international football with Wales.

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Muntari smashes Pompey transfer record

Portsmouth have completed the club record signing - thought to be around £7million - of Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari in a five-year deal from Udinese.

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Crespo to continue with Inter

Hernan Crespo will stay with Inter Milan for another season.

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Austria 0-1 Scotland

Garry O'Connor made a triumphant return to the Scotland national team when he bagged the winning goal in Vienna against Austria.

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Red Devils complete double-deal

Manchester United have scored a major summer transfer coup by swooping for highly-rated Portugal-based duo Anderson and Nani.

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Hammers close in on Parker deal

West Ham United appear to be on the verge of clinching the €10m signing of Newcastle United and England midfielder Scott Parker after fighting off late interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

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IFA poised to name new manager

The Irish Football Association is believed to be ready to name Lawrie Sanchez's successor as Northern Ireland manager.

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Blatter re-elected as FIFA president

Sepp Blatter has been given a third term as president of world football's governing body after standing as the only candidate at the FIFA Congress.

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No Liverpool bid for Malouda yet

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed the club have not yet received a bid for rumoured Liverpool target Florent Malouda.

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Bellamy to become new Wales skipper

Craig Bellamy was today formerly confirmed as Wales' new captain after Ryan Giggs plays his final game for his country on Saturday against the Czech Republic in Cardiff.

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United confirm Hargreaves transfer

Owen Hargreaves will join Manchester United on July 1, after the Old Trafford club confirmed a deal has been completed with Bayern Munich for the England international.

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FAI Ford Cup second round draw details

The draw has been made for the second round of the FAI Ford Cup.

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Dundalk 3-1 Monaghan United

Dundalk overcame a late scare against Monaghan United at Oriel Park to ensure they will be top of the First Division table going into the two-week break.

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Coach sent sex video to Goodell, others (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Larry Zierlein apologized Thursday for accidentally e-mailing an explicit sex video to numerous NFL employees, including league commissioner Roger Goodell. Zierlein said the incident has been difficult for him and his family and that he intends to use his team-issued computer only for football business from now on.

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Two-time defending champ Nadal advances (AP)

Imagine this: The third tour-level match of your professional tennis career is against Rafael Nadal in a 9,950-seat stadium at the French Open. You've watched Nadal from afar. You know all about his recently snapped 81-match winning streak on clay. The two consecutive titles at Roland Garros, too. So you have an idea of what to expect, right?

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Halladay sharp in return for Blue Jays (AP)

Roy Halladay picked up his 100th career victory in his return from the disabled list, and Frank Thomas hit a homer to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Thursday night. The game lasted just 1 hour, 50 minutes, and was the second quickest in the majors this season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

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Grizzlies hire Iavaroni as coach (AP)

Marc Iavaroni faces a tough task in his first head coaching job -- turning the worst team in the NBA back into a winner. The former Phoenix assistant was hired Thursday as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, who went 22-60 last season after three straight trips to the NBA playoffs. He said he knows how to reverse that slide.

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Sorenstam back, Wie withdraws at Ginn (AP)

Annika Sorenstam's return to the LPGA Tour was better than she hoped. Michelle Wie's literally went down the drain Thursday at the Ginn Tribute. Sorenstam was satisfied with her even-par 72 after nearly two months off the tour because of a ruptured disk and a bulging disk. Wie withdrew after shooting 14 over for 16 holes -- including a 10 on the par-5 third when her drive hit a parked car and fell...

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Yankees' Giambi out at least three weeks (AP)

Jason Giambi will be sidelined at least three weeks and possibly far longer after tearing tissue in his left foot while rounding the bases on a home run. The latest setback in a tumultuous season for the New York Yankees designated hitter occurred Tuesday night in Toronto. Giambi was examined in New York on Thursday by Dr.

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Pacers name Jim O'Brien coach (AP)

The Indiana Pacers have had plenty of off-the-court troubles in the past few years. New coach Jim O'Brien, though, plans to be the team's law on the court. O'Brien was hired Thursday by Indiana and given the task of turning around a team beset by turmoil since the November 2004 brawl between Pacers players and Pistons fans -- months after the Pacers had finished with the NBA's best record and...

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Buss promises Bryant he'll improve team (AP)

Lakers owner Jerry Buss spoke with Kobe Bryant on Thursday and said he told his frustrated superstar he would "pursue every avenue possible" to improve the team. The conversation took place a day after Bryant asked to be traded, saying among other things he had been misled by Buss nearly three years ago when he re-signed with the Lakers.

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Mickelson injured, pulls out of Memorial (AP)

Tiger Woods was waiting on the edge of the 10th green Thursday when an approach shot from Charley Hoffman whizzed by his head and missed him by about a yard. Woods was about the only one who dodged illness or injury at the Memorial. Phil Mickelson withdrew after 11 holes because of an injury to his left wrist, which he suspects happened at Oakmont earlier this week as he practiced chipping out of...

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Magic confirm Donovan to be next coach (AP)

Rich history wasn't enough to lure Billy Donovan away from Florida. In the end, it was just riches. Donovan will have plenty of them after he was hired to coach the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Donovan agreed to a five-year deal paying $5.5 million annually, an official in the NBA told The Associated Press.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

MacDonald praises young Ireland side

Republic of Ireland assistant coach Kevin MacDonald praised Steve Staunton's young side for earning a 1-1 draw against an experienced Bolivia team.

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FIFA to ban games at altitude

No international football matches will be allowed to take place above an altitude of 2,500 metres in future, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

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Hoolahan inspires Blackpool to promotion

Former Ireland under-21 international Wes Hoolahan has inspired Blackpool to a 2-0 victory over Yoevil Town in the League One Play-Off final at Wembley Stadium.

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Inter set European points record

Italian champions Internazionale signed off their season with yet another win to take their victory total to a record-breaking 30 and their points total to a European-high 97 against Torino.

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Colgan heaps praise on the gaffer

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has been praised for placing his trust in the country's latest crop of emerging players during their week in the United States.

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Galaxy speak out about Beckham call-up

Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas sees no reason why David Beckham's forthcoming move to America should preclude him from being selected for England - although he would prefer it if the midfielder was not picked too often.

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Crouch: I won't be shown Liverpool exit door

Peter Crouch has been reassured about his Liverpool future by manager Rafael Benitez.

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Brown only has eyes for Celtic

Celtic signing Scott Brown has revealed he had no intention of moving to the Barclays Premiership once the Parkhead side made their interest known.

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Shelbourne 2-0 Kilkenny City

Shelbourne recorded only their second win in the eircom League of Ireland First Division with a deserved win over Kilkenny City at Tolka Park.

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Monaghan United 0-2 Finn Harps

Finn Harps found a scoring touch that had recently eluded them with second-half goals from Chris Breen and Stephen Parkhouse to secure the points away to Monaghan United at Kingspan Century Park.

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Athlone Town 0-2 Dundalk

Dundalk stretched their lead at the top of the table when two first-half goals saw them triumph at Athlone Town Stadium on Monday evening.

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Bohemians 2-0 St Patrick’s Athletic

Goals from Stephen Rice and a late penalty from Mark Rossiter moved Bohemians up into second place in the table as they stopped St Pat’s march at the top.

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Derby hit Premier League jackpot

Derby County won promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2002 today after beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in the Coca-Cola Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium.

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Keane signs new Spurs contract

Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane has signed a new five-year contract, which commits him to the club until 2012.

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Beasant plays down Northern Ireland link

Former England goalkeeper Dave Beasant has played down speculation linking him with the vacant Northern Ireland manager's job.

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Limerick 37 3-0 Wexford Youths

Defender Brian Buckley notched a brace to help Limerick 37 chalk up their third win on the trot at Jackman Park.

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Sanchez will have 'significant funds'

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez will be handed ‘significant funds’ to turn the club into a Premiership force, according to chairman Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Poll hangs up his whistle

Premiership referee Graham Poll has confirmed his retirement.

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Bates calls for backing

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has warned the club's fans it is 'unlikely' the club will survive if creditors vote against his bid to buy the club back on Friday.

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Cobh Ramblers 5-1 Kildare County

Cobh Ramblers humbled Kildare County at Colman's Park on Tuesday. The victory sees Ramblers stretch their unbeaten run to eleven games.

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Bray Wanderers 2-1 UCD

Gary McCabe’s first senior goal saw Bray bring UCD’s 11-game unbeaten run to an end.

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Longford Town 0-3 Galway United

A confident Galway United side heaped more misery on Longford Town at Flancare Park on Tuesday night.

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Derry City 1-1 Waterford United

Derry City spurned a glorious opportunity to climb back up the Premier Division table following this share of the spoils at the Brandywell on Tuesday.

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Sligo Rovers 0-2 Drogheda United

Drogheda United moved five points behind leaders St Pat’s with a hard-fought 2-0 defeat of Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

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Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Cork City

Shamrock Rovers followed their win over Drogheda United on Friday with another over Cork City as their title challenge gathered momentum.

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Duke's Seligmann to attend Brown (AP)

One of the three former Duke lacrosse players cleared of rape charges earlier this year announced Tuesday he will attend Brown University in the fall and play lacrosse for the Bears. "I hope to make them proud of accepting me as a student," Reade Seligmann said in a statement provided to The Associated Press by his attorney, Jim Cooney.

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Search warrant not executed at Vick home (AP)

Authorities have a search warrant to look for as many as 30 dog carcasses on property owned by Michael Vick that is at the center of a dog fighting investigation. But the warrant has not been executed. In a news release, Sheriff Harold D. Brown said the warrant issued May 23 has not been executed at the request of Brown and Surry County Commonwealth's Attorney Gerald G.

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Lakers' Buss arrested on DUI suspicion (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was arrested early Tuesday for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol. The 74-year-old Buss was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m. after he drove his gold Mercedes-Benz station wagon the wrong way on a street in an unincorporated section of Carlsbad that has double yellow lines, California Highway Patrol Officer Tom Kerns said.

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Experienced Spurs aim to clinch in five (AP)

As much as the individual talents of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have frustrated the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference finals, the San Antonio Spurs have benefited from something else: their collective experience. The Spurs are the oldest team in the league, featuring a roster full of players who've won championships or been part of long postseason runs.

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Kansas G Rush out up to six months (AP)

Kansas guard Brandon Rush, who withdrew last week from the NBA draft, will have surgery to repair torn ligaments and be sidelined up to six months. Kansas coach Bill Self said Rush will have surgery either later this week or next week. The Jayhawks' leading scorer injured his right knee in a pickup game last week when he landed awkwardly.

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Dowd: Selig must be aggressive in probe (AP)

The lawyer who headed baseball's investigation of Pete Rose wants commissioner Bud Selig to suspend players who don't cooperate with the steroids probe spearheaded by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. John Dowd said Selig should try to overturn the 1980 arbitration decision in a case involving Ferguson Jenkins.

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Patriots DE Hill accidentally drowned (AP)

The death of New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, who fell off a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain, was ruled an accidental drowning on Tuesday. An autopsy found no signs of drug or alcohol in Hill's body, although more tests are planned and will take two weeks to complete, said Orleans Parish coroner Dr.

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Clemens likely to start for Yanks Monday (AP)

Roger Clemens is ready to return to the New York Yankees' rotation and likely will start at the Chicago White Sox next Monday. Clemens pitched six shutout innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. Yankees manager Joe Torre said before Tuesday's game against Toronto that he'll stay with Chien-Ming Wang, Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte as his starters for this weekend's series at AL...

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Cavs' Hughes cleared to play in Game 4 (AP)

Cavaliers point guard Larry Hughes was in the starting lineup for Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night despite a painful foot injury. Hughes sustained a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his foot while making a layup in the first quarter of Game 3. He played only 22 minutes and sat the entire fourth quarter of Cleveland's 88-82 win.

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Roddick loses in French opener again (AP)

Andy Roddick knows the story well, so he politely declined the official match DVD that players are offered at the French Open. "No, thanks," the No. 3-seeded Roddick said. "I just don't want to see that ever again." He had just exited in the first round at Roland Garros for the fourth time in six years, a four-set loss to 125th-ranked Igor Andreev of Russia that was part of an 0-8 showing by U.S.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

Bickerstaff takes on new role

Bernie Bickerstaff accepted a new role with the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday, a move that could lead part-owner Michael Jordan to hire a general manager.

In a news conference to introduce Sam Vincent as coach, Jordan announced Bickerstaff, the team's coach and GM since its inception three years ago, will become an executive vice president.

"I felt the necessary need to keep Bernie involved," Jordan said. "He'll be my right-hand man. We've had a great relationship over the last year or so."

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New Bobcats coach welcomes pressure

Michael Jordan remembers looking to the Boston bench during his 63-point game in the 1986 playoffs and seeing Celtics rookie Sam Vincent cheering on his extraordinary performance.

Two years later, Vincent became Jordan's point guard in Chicago.

Now, Jordan has turned to Vincent in a move that could determine whether Jordan will succeed in his second chance running a team.

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Smack: LeBron takes the shot

Facing probably the most scrutiny of his pro career, LeBron James wasn't afraid to shoot. It just didn't go his way, says Dime.

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Dumars' stamp all over Pistons

Joe Dumars wasn't your typical "Bad Boy" Piston. Today's Pistons? Mike Kahn says they look a lot like their architect.

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Federer, Henin get top French Open seeds (AP)

Roger Federer will face American Michael Russell in the first round of the French Open, the only Grand Slam tournament he hasn't won. In the draw Friday, two-time defending champion Justine Henin of Belgium opens against Elena Vesnina of Russia, and No. 2 Maria Sharapova will play Emilie Loit of France.

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Clark takes lead at rain-soaked Colonial (AP)

Tim Clark had the perfect remedy to overcome a stiff neck and an extended day of golf: anti-inflammatory medicine and a steady dose of fairways and greens. Clark had to play the back nine of his opening round Friday, then got only a brief break before a bogey-free 6-under 64 in a second round in which he didn't miss a fairway or a green.

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NCAA approves moving 3-point line back (AP)

The NCAA on Friday approved moving the men's 3-point line back 1 foot in 2008 -- from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20 feet, 9 inches. The decision by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel marks the first major alteration to the 3-point shot since its adoption in 1986-87. The men's basketball rules committee recommended the measure May 3.

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Pirates gets eight in 10th, rip Reds (AP)

Ronny Paulino's bases-loaded double highlighted the Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest rally in nearly three years Friday night, an eight-run splurge in the 10th inning that set up a 10-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates overcame Ken Griffey Jr.'s 574th career homer by sending 12 batters to the plate in the 10th inning and repeatedly delivering with the bases loaded, one of their biggest...

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Phils activate Howard, place Myers on DL (AP)

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Ryan Howard and placed pitcher Brett Myers on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. Howard went on the disabled list on May 12, retroactive to May 10, with a strained left quadriceps. Friday was the first day he could be activated. Howard was 2-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs in two rehabilitation games with Class A Lakewood.

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Boss: Torre safe, Cashman 'on big hook' (AP)

With his New York Yankees struggling, George Steinbrenner says Joe Torre is safe for now, general manager Brian Cashman "is on a big hook" and Jason Giambi "should have kept his mouth shut." In a rare interview Thursday night from his office in Tampa, Fla., the Boss praised Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter and said he was encouraged by the Yankees' performance this week in taking two...

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Blake, Martinez power Tribe over Tigers (AP)

Casey Blake and Victor Martinez hit first-inning homers and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Friday night. The game was the first of seven between the AL Central's top teams in the next 10 days. The Indians' victory gave them a half-game lead over Detroit. Paul Byrd (5-1) allowed four runs and nine hits in 6 1-3 innings to improve to 4-0 in his last six starts.

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Kansas G Rush withdraws from NBA draft (AP)

Brandon Rush, who led Kansas in scoring last year, has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play his junior season at the school. A two-time all-conference selection, the 6-foot-6 Rush averaged a team-high 13.8 points for the Big 12 champions. Sophomore Julian Wright, another starter, has committed to the draft.

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Griffey hits 574th HR, passes Killebrew (AP)

Ken Griffey Jr. hit the 574th homer of his career in the sixth inning Friday night, moving the Cincinnati Reds outfielder one ahead of Harmon Killebrew for eighth place on the career list. Griffey's solo shot off left-hander Paul Maholm was his 10th in May, the most in the majors. Griffey has 129 career homers in May, his highest total in any month.

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Tocchet pleads guilty in gambling ring (AP)

The case began loudly in February 2006 when New Jersey authorities announced a former hockey star and a state trooper had been charged with running a gambling ring that had ties to organized crime. Wayne Gretzky was dragged into it, along with his actress-wife Janet Jones, on the eve of the Turin Olympics.

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Thorn, Christon lead Liberty past Mystics

Erin Thorn and Shameka Christon scored 17 points apiece and Cathrine Kraayeveld added 16 to lead the New York Liberty to an 81-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday.

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Fever improve to 2-0 with easy win

Tamika Catchings had 24 points and Indiana forced 20 turnovers in an 83-70 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Mutombo not ready to retire

Dikembe Mutombo wants a 17th season in the NBA.

The 40-year-old Mutombo was contemplating retirement after the Houston Rockets were ousted by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. But dinner with Hakeem Olajuwon changed all that.

"To have someone like that, who I admire so much, tell me I have too much to offer to walk away meant a great deal. What Hakeem had to say really motivated me," Mutombo told Houston television station KRIV.

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Ex-NBA player gets 5 years for dealing

A former NBA player was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling crack cocaine to an undercover police officer last summer.

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Seattle fans hope Durant can save franchise

Kevin Durant isn't even a SuperSonic yet. Heck, he's not even 19.

Yet the dynamic Texas Longhorns forward and likely No. 2 pick in next month's NBA draft is already - probably unwittingly - assuming the role of potential savior for the Sonics' dead-end, 2007-08 season.

"This is potentially a franchise-changing (event)," Sonics president of basketball operations Lenny Wilkens said after his team won the second pick in the NBA's draft lottery to presumably land Durant.

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Magic GM: Team didn't improve enough

The Orlando Magic seemed to be making progress with their first postseason appearance in four seasons.

But it was over in a flash, and the Magic still didn't win half of their games. They couldn't beat the Detroit Pistons even once in eight tries.

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Wallace leads comeback as Detroit goes up 2-0

LeBron James rolled his eyes, slumped his shoulders and looked toward his coaches and teammates.

It was another frustrating night for him and the Cleveland Cavaliers. James and the Cavs tried to attack the Detroit Pistons differently, but came away with the same result.

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There's a reason it's called a lottery

Sorry, Jerry West and Danny Ainge. Mike Kahn doesn't feel bad at all for you and the rest of the lotto losers. Here's why.

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Basket Case: Where does Duncan rank?

It's not if he's a power forward or a center. Randy Hill's Basket Case asks where Tim Duncan fits among the all-time greats.

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VIDEO: Cavs-Pistons, Game 2 highlights

It wasn't pretty, but the Pistons gladly took their second straight 79-76 victory over the Cavs. Check out the highlights here.

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Pistons prove again they know how to win

Was LeBron fouled at the end of Game 2? Nah, says Charley Rosen, who credits the Pistons for finding a way to win ... again.

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St Patrick's Athletic v Sligo Rovers

St Patrick’s Athletic look to keep distance between themselves and Drogheda United at the top of the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division table when they entertain Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park.

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Kenny looks to end Pars' title drought

Dunfermline manager Stephen Kenny insists now is as good a time as any to end a wait of almost 40 years for the Tennent's Scottish Cup.

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Gillett promises to support Benitez

George Gillett has vowed to back Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez to the hilt in the transfer market this summer.

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Hunt looking to fill Duff's boots

Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt will use tomorrow's friendly against Bolivia to stake his claim to Damien Duff's place in autumn's Euro 2008 qualifiers.

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Eircom League of Ireland team news

Premier Division leaders St Patrick's Athletic host Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park tonight looking to extend their lead over Drogheda United.

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Self-scolding spurs Kim to Colonial lead (AP)

Ted Purdy was inspired by an "American Idol." Two days after casting at least 100 votes for Jordin Sparks, the daughter of one of his golfing buddies, Purdy overcome an opening bogey and went on to a 6-under 64 to get within one stroke of Anthony Kim in the suspended first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

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Bengals' Lewis sorry for cop comments (AP)

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, whose team has had several run-ins with the law, apologized Thursday for comments about police possibly targeting his players. "Yesterday, I gave a radio interview and made some comments that did not illustrate the high regard I have for the Cincinnati Police Department.

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Hall of Fame boxer Carbajal arrested (AP)

Hall of Fame boxer Michael Carbajal was arrested Thursday for allegedly threatening a police officer, authorities said. The 39-year-old Carbajal was booked into jail on suspicion of threatening and intimidating a police officer and a liquor violation, police said. He was later released on bond. Sgt. Joel Tranter, a Phoenix police spokesman, said Carbajal was "agitated, argumentative and belligerent"...

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Ex-Rangers star D Brian Leetch retires (AP)

Brian Leetch, one of the NHL's top defensemen who helped the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994, retired Thursday after an 18-year career. Leetch sat out last season as an unrestricted free agent after spending 2005-2006 with the Boston Bruins, when the 10-time NHL All-Star had five goals and 27 assists in 61 games.

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Braves' Smoltz gets 200th win, tops Mets (AP)

For only the second time in a regular-season game, John Smoltz sensed an extra excitement that normally only comes in the postseason. "Euphoria," Smoltz said. For baseball's all-time leader in postseason wins, the added edge made him feel right at home. Smoltz became baseball's first pitcher with 200 wins and 150 saves, achieving the feat by throwing seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves...

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Pistons rally past Cavs for 2-0 lead (AP)

Shooting or passing, LeBron James is having a hard time beating the Detroit Pistons. James missed a shot with 7.9 seconds left, allowing Detroit to escape again with a 79-76 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. On the previous possession, Rasheed Wallace made a fadeaway jumper on the baseline over James to put Detroit ahead.

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Thursday, May 24, 2007

Makelele wants to stay put

Claude Makelele insists he wants to stay at Chelsea despite speculation over his future.

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UK Minister to raise ticket issue

UK Sports minister Richard Caborn is to raise the crowd problems at the Champions League final with UEFA president Michel Platini after a number of bona fide Liverpool ticket-holders were refused entrance to the Olympic Stadium in Athens.

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Dundalk 3-0 Shelbourne

Unbeaten Dundalk moved five points clear at the top of the First Division table after a comfortable victory over Shelbourne in Oriel Park last night.

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Self-scolding spurs Kim to Colonial lead (AP)

Whatever Anthony Kim said to himself made quite an impact. After walking off the 12th green with a bogey, Kim birdied the last six holes -- the PGA Tour's longest birdie streak this season -- for a 7-under 63 and a one-stroke lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

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Roddick upset in Austria quarterfinals (AP)

Defending champion Nikolay Davydenko and second-seeded Andy Roddick lost their quarterfinal matches Thursday at the Hypo Group International. Davydenko fell to Juan Monaco of Argentina 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-4, and Roddick lost to wildcard Gael Monfils of France 7-5, 6-3. Fourth-seeded Lleyton Hewitt advanced after defeating Diego Hartfield of Argentina 6-2, 6-2, and will play Monfils in the semifinals.

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Leipold confirms intent to sell Preds (AP)

Craig Leipold patiently worked to build an NHL franchise and turned the Nashville Predators into one of the league's best teams. If they win a Stanley Cup, it won't be with him. Leipold confirmed Thursday he has signed a letter of intent to sell the franchise to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie for $220 million after losing $70 million in 10 years of ownership.

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Phils await MRI results on closer Myers (AP)

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brett Myers flew Thursday to the team's spring training complex for an MRI on his strained right shoulder. Myers left Wednesday's game at Florida in the ninth inning clutching his arm above the elbow. Before departing for Clearwater, Fla., he was examined by team trainer Scott Sheridan, who confirmed the original diagnosis of a strained shoulder.

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Bonderman sharp in return as Tigers roll (AP)

Jeremy Bonderman didn't need to be sharp in his return. The Detroit Tigers' offense made sure of it. The right-hander gave up four hits in eight innnings in his first game back from the disabled list Thursday, and Carlos Guillen homered twice and drove in five runs to help the Tigers rout the Los Angeles Angels 12-0.

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Decision by Selig on Giambi to come soon (AP)

Commissioner Bud Selig likely will decide within a week or two exactly what to do, if anything, with Jason Giambi. The New York Yankees designated hitter was questioned Wednesday by management lawyers for recent comments in USA Today that could have been interpreted as an admission of steroids use. Selig probably will issue a statement even if he doesn't discipline Giambi, a baseball official...

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Ex-Rangers star Brian Leetch retires (AP)

Clemens likely to start again in minors (AP)

Roger Clemens probably will make another minor league start before rejoining the New York Yankees. Clemens struggled a bit Wednesday night, allowing three runs and six hits in 5 1-3 innings for Double-A Trenton with four walks, five strikeouts, a hit batter and a wild pitch. While a final decision won't be made until after a bullpen session Friday, there's a good chance the 44-year-old right-hander...

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Hancock's father sues restaurant (AP)

The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him. The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court by Dean Hancock of Tupelo, Miss., does not specify damages. Mike Shannon's Restaurant, owned by the longtime Cardinals broadcaster who starred on three World Series...

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Pistons hope for better Game 2 vs. Cavs (AP)

The Detroit Pistons usually need contributions from every starter and a couple of reserves to win. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Detroit beat the Cleveland Cavaliers with only Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace consistently producing. "It's a positive that we won, but it's a negative because we didn't feel like we won," Wallace said Wednesday.

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Leslie ponders motherhood, return to Sparks

Lisa Leslie is on the verge of a new chapter in her life. The three-time WNBA MVP is having a baby next month and plans to miss the season.

But the Los Angeles Sparks, who open the season Tuesday at Chicago, have kept her on the roster and at least one teammate is encouraging Leslie to return by August.

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Thorn's career high fuels Liberty rally

The new-look Liberty used a club record-tying 13 3s Sunday to rally past Chicago in both teams' season openers.

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Beard scores 17 for Mystics in loss

Yolanda Griffith emerged from an early season slump to score 11 points, and the Sacramento Monarchs dominated the offensive boards to defeat the Washington Mystics 70-52 Tuesday night.

The Monarchs shot only 36 percent, but they had a staggering 25-5 advantage in offensive rebounds and outscored the Mystics 14-0 in second-chance points.

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Second-year Sky fall to 0-2

Chamique Holdsclaw scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Sparks past the Chicago Sky 81-64 Tuesday night.

The Sparks got 13 points from Taj McWilliams-Franklin, who was acquired in an offseason trade from the Connecticut Sun to fill the void left by Lisa Leslie's decision to sit out the season because she is pregnant.

Leslie, a three-time MVP, led the Sparks in scoring and rebounding in 2006. The game marked the team's first season opener without Leslie in franchise history.

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Nolan's 21 helps Detroit improve to 2-0

Even with All-Stars Swin Cash and Katie Smith struggling early, Detroit managed to improve to 2-0 by beating the Lynx.

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Jackson, Lennox lead the way for Seattle

Lauren Jackson scored 31 points, and Betty Lennox had 22 to help the Seattle Storm set a franchise record for points in a game in their 100-87 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night.

Janell Burse added 13 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, just one short of Jackson's team record held by Jackson, and Sue Bird also had 13 points for the Storm (2-0). Cappie Pondexter led the Mercury (1-1) with 31 points, and Diana Taurasi had 14.

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Sky terminates Jackson's deal for fighting

The Chicago Sky terminated the contract of guard Deanna Jackson on Wednesday, one month after she hit an opposing player in a parking lot after Israel's national league title game.

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Hammon leads Silver Stars to victory

With the game in doubt, Becky Hammon hit two free throws down the stretch to seal San Antonio's win over Connecticut.

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Adelman officially handed reins of Rockets

Rick Adelman was introduced as the Houston Rockets coach on Wednesday, ending a two-week courtship that began before Jeff Van Gundy was fired.

Adelman, 60, arrived in Houston late Tuesday from Portland, where he's lived since the Sacramento Kings decided not to renew his contract after the 2005-06 season.

"Last year, I sat out and watched the league and everything," Adelman said.

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Hill out as coach of Magic

Brian Hill is out as the Orlando Magic's coach after two consecutive losing seasons and a first-round sweep in this year's playoffs, an official in the NBA said Wednesday.

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Seattle fans hope Durant can save franchise

Mock draft: A look at picks 1-30

Everybody knows who will go 1-2 in the draft, but who will go No. 3? In his complete mock draft, Jeff Goodman will tell you.

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There's a reason it's called a lottery

Sorry, Jerry West and Danny Ainge. Mike Kahn doesn't feel bad at all for you and the rest of the lotto losers. Here's why.

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AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool

AC Milan beat Liverpool with two goals from Filippo Inzaghi to win the European Cup for the seventh time on Wednesday and avenge their defeat by Liverpool on penalties in the final two years ago.

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Trouble in Athens over tickets

Liverpool fans were making the trek back to England today after seeing their dream of a sixth European crown dashed 2-1 by AC Milan in the Champions League final in Athens.

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Ireland 1-1 Ecuador

Steve Staunton's makeshift side earned a spirited draw against Copa America-bound Ecuador in New York on Wednesday as the Republic of Ireland manager handed debuts to 11 players.

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Reds fans blamed for ticket trouble

UEFA's head of communications William Gaillard has blamed the behaviour of Liverpool fans for ticketing and disorder problems in the Champions League final against AC Milan on Wednesday night.

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Gonzalez and Zenden to leave 'Pool

Liverpool have confirmed that Mark Gonzalez and Bolo Zenden are to leave Anfield during the close season, while manager Rafael Benitez has warned the club's new owners of the need to improve the squad.

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England boss McClaren defiant

Steve McClaren has revealed his determination and that of England's players to 'prove people wrong' as he begins the countdown to their crunch European Championship qualifier in Estonia.

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Benitez demands transfer funds

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is demanding Liverpool's new owners urgently fulfil a £100million promise to back him in the transfer market.

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Dundalk v Shelbourne team news

Eircom League of Ireland First Division table toppers Dundalk entertain Shelbourne at Oriel Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm, with the Dublin side looking to avenge an early season 2-0 defeat.

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AC Milan wins Champions League final (AP)

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi did a lap of honor before the Champions League final against Liverpool. Maybe he knew what was coming. Italy's former Premier got his hands on the famous trophy again Wednesday after Filippo Inzaghi scored two goals in a 2-1 win in the Champions League final. It was Milan's seventh European Cup in the 52-year history of the continent's most prestigious soccer...

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Source: Preds to be sold to Balsillie (AP)

Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold tapped into country music star power and catchy marketing slogans. He helped the NHL negotiate a new labor deal friendly to small-market franchises and even traded for Peter Forsberg. After 10 years, it still wasn't enough. The Wisconsin businessman, tired of losing money, reached an agreement to sell his team to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, the same...

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Hoyas lose Green to draft, keep Hibbert (AP)

Hanging on the wall of McDonough Gymnasium are two rows of framed NBA jerseys, representing the 20 Georgetown players who made the jump to basketball's highest level. At the other end of the gym hangs the program's lone NCAA national championship banner, which has been patiently waiting 23 years for a companion.

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Keyshawn retires, will join ESPN (AP)

As Keyshawn Johnson pondered retirement, he looked to Tiki Barber for advice. Barber, a longtime star for the New York Giants, went through a similar process some time ago, and announced last fall he wouldn't return next season. Three weeks after being released by the Carolina Panthers, Johnson reached the same decision despite several opportunities to play on.

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Clemens struggles in minor league start (AP)

Roger Clemens didn't look ready for the major leagues on Wednesday night. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner allowed three runs and six hits in 5 1-3 innings while pitching for the New York Yankees' Double-A Trenton farm team against Boston's Portland, Maine, affiliate. Clemens wasn't bothered by the results.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool

Bobcats offer coaching job to Vincent (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats have chosen Dallas assistant Sam Vincent as their new coach, a person familiar with the search said Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made, told The Associated Press that Vincent would be introduced at a news conference Friday.

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Big Unit to miss start due to tendinitis (AP)

Arizona left-hander Randy Johnson will miss his next start Friday with tendinitis in his forearm. Manager Bob Melvin said there is no plan for the 43-year-old Johnson to go on the disabled list. "It's just a forearm thing that tightened up on him, so we're going to try to be proactive," Melvin said. Johnson, who had back surgery last October, pitched 5 2-3 innings in a 5-2 victory at Pittsburgh on...

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AC Milan wins Champions League final (AP)

AC Milan made sure there was no Liverpool comeback this time. The Italian club won the Champions League final Wednesday, defeating Liverpool 2-1 behind two goals by Filippo Inzaghi for its seventh European Cup title. "These are the evenings that remain with you for all your life," Inzaghi said. "I've scored quite a few times in Europe but scoring in the Champions League final is something special."...

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Source: Preds to be sold to Balsillie (AP)

Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold reached an agreement to sell his franchise to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie after 10 years of losing money. Leipold told Predators' employees of the sale in a meeting Wednesday afternoon in Nashville, according a person familiar with the sale who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been...

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Giambi meets with commissioner's office (AP)

On the same day a report alleged he failed an amphetamines test, Jason Giambi met with lawyers from the baseball commissioner's office Wednesday to discuss his recent comments on steroids. "The commissioner requested that Jason come in in response to the USA Today piece. Jason was interviewed this morning," union general counsel Michael Weiner said.

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Hoyas lose Green to draft, keep HIbbert (AP)

Yanks win, take two of three from BoSox (AP)

Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees kept their focus on the field, capping a busy day with a crisp victory over Boston. Pettitte pitched seven vigorous innings, Hideki Matsui homered off an ineffective Curt Schilling and New York beat the Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night. Light-hitting Doug Mientkiewicz also connected and Derek Jeter passed Joe DiMaggio for fifth place on the franchise hits list...

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Magic confirm Brian Hill out as coach (AP)

Brian Hill is out as the Orlando Magic's coach after two consecutive losing seasons and a first-round sweep in this year's playoffs. It was unclear whether Hill was fired or resigned Wednesday, with the team releasing a statement at night stating he would not return as coach. The team said Hill would have the option to return to the organization in another capacity.

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Keyshawn retires, will join ESPN (AP)

Keyshawn Johnson has caught the damn ball in the NFL for the last time. Johnson, who played a great game and talked one as well during an 11-year career, retired Wednesday despite several offers to continue playing. He'll soon be expressing his strong opinions on ESPN. "I wouldn't trade my career for anyone's," Johnson said at a news conference on the University of Southern California campus, where...

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Rocket struggles in minor league start (AP)

Blazers win lottery; Sonics go No. 2

The Blazers and Sonics beat the odds Tuesday — they'll pick 1-2 in the NBA Draft. Let the Oden-Durant debate begin.

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West fumes after Trail Blazers win draft lottery

Two long shots from the Pacific Northwest won the NBA draft lottery and the right to select can't-miss picks Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.

The luck of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle SuperSonics also left outgoing Memphis Grizzlies president Jerry West calling for the league to dump the weighted lottery system that rarely has helped the league's worst team.

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Without championship, Flip might be a flop

Flip Saunders has won a lot of games as a head coach, but Mike Kahn says his tenure with the Pistons will be measured in titles.

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Mock draft: A look at the lottery

There's little doubt who will go 1-2, but how about the rest of this loaded NBA draft class? Jeff Goodman breaks down the lottery.

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Spurs just too good; Jazz just too young

Don't book your Finals flight just yet, San Antonio, but Charley Rosen says it's clear you're in another league than youthful Utah.

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Dime Mock: Durant's No. 1

The surprise winner of the lottery might stun everyone again on Draft day. Dime thinks the Blazers take Kevin Durant.

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Portsmouth complete Distin transfer

Portsmouth have signed former Manchester City captain Sylvain Distin on a free transfer.

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Riise hoping for repeat of 2005

John Arne Riise insists Liverpool always felt they could win the Champions League this season, and not just because they beat holders Barcelona.

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Maldini focused solely on winning

Record-equalling Paolo Maldini is focused only on leading AC Milan in tonight's Champions League final against Liverpool and not the individual accolades coming his way.

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Tycoon launches Toon takeover bid

Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley has launched a £133.1million takeover bid for Newcastle, buying out long-time owners the Hall family.

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Irish XI to face Ecuador

Steve Staunton has named his side to face Ecuador in the international friendly in Giants Stadium, New Jersey. Kick-off is at 1.00am Irish time.

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Wash. St. coach upgraded to serious (AP)

Washington State women's basketball coach June Daugherty was upgraded from critical to serious condition Wednesday, a day after going into cardiac arrest while at a medical clinic for a checkup. The 50-year-old Daugherty was "doing as well as can be expected," said Mike Daugherty, her husband and the team's associate head coach.

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Venus fails to make Istanbul quarters (AP)

Venus Williams failed to reach the quarterfinals in her final tournament before the French Open, losing to Aravane Rezai 6-4, 6-4 at the Istanbul Cup on Wednesday. The 62nd-ranked Rezai, from France, will play Meghann Shaughnessy in a quarterfinal match. In other matches, second-seeded Elena Dementieva beat Jelena Kostanic Tosic 6-3, 6-2, and Patty Schnyder beat Vania King 6-4, 6-1.

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Wolves coach Wittman inks multiyear deal (AP)

Randy Wittman signed a multiyear contract Wednesday to return as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Terms were not immediately available, but team spokesman Mike Cristaldi said the contract was signed Wednesday afternoon in a move that has been expected since the Wolves wrapped up a disappointing season by missing the playoffs for the third straight year.

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Spurs' playoff savvy pays off vs. Jazz (AP)

Back when the Utah Jazz had Karl Malone, John Stockton and other playoff-tested veterans, they had a simple way of dealing with postseason newcomers: Patience. "Let the other team make a mistake. That's what you do when you have guys who know how to play and how to play with each other," coach Jerry Sloan said.

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Ducks close out Wings to make Cup finals (AP)

Jean-Sebastien Giguere insisted he didn't win the Western Conference finals. Dominik Hasek didn't necessarily agree. Giguere shut out Detroit for the first two periods as Anaheim built a 3-0 lead, then withstood a three-goal outburst by the Red Wings in the closing period to take a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.

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Blazers beat odds, win NBA draft lottery (AP)

Two long shots from the Pacific Northwest won the NBA draft lottery and the right to select can't-miss picks Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. The luck of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle SuperSonics also left outgoing Memphis Grizzlies president Jerry West calling for the league to dump the weighted lottery system that rarely has helped the league's worst team.

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Hoyas lose Green to draft, keep HIbbert (AP)

Jeff Green is staying in the draft. Roy Hibbert is staying put. The juniors who led Georgetown to the Final Four are going their separate ways. Green announced Wednesday that he will keep his name in the NBA draft, while Hibbert said he will withdraw his name and return for his senior season. "Just sitting down with my family and coach, I feel like we came to a decision that I should stay in this...

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Giambi meets with commissioner's office (AP)

Jason Giambi met with lawyers from the baseball commissioner's office Wednesday to discuss recent comments that some interpreted as an admission of steroids use. Allegations that he flunked an amphetamines test, however, were not discussed. "The commissioner requested that Jason come in in response to the USA Today piece.

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Keyshawn retires, will be sportscaster (AP)

Keyshawn Johnson retired Wednesday, ending an NFL career in which the outspoken receiver was once one of the game's biggest threats. He joins ESPN as a sportscaster and was to disclose his plans at a news conference in Los Angeles at USC, where he starred in college. "The opportunity to transition from active player to broadcaster at the level of ESPN and ABC was too great to pass up," Johnson...

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Benitez in line for Champions League bonus

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will be handsomely rewarded if he wins a second Champions League in three seasons but it will not mean a new contract for the Spaniard.

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Eto'o rules out move to Liverpool

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has dismissed speculation linking him with a big money move to the Premiership this summer.

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Places up for grabs on US tour - Kilbane

Kevin Kilbane believes Ireland's latest crop of youngsters can cement their places in the national side for years to come with a strong showing on tour in America this week.

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Maldini focused solely on winning

Record-equalling Paolo Maldini is focused only on leading AC Milan in tonight's Champions League final against Liverpool and not the individual accolades coming his way.

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Wazzu's Daugherty in critical condition (AP)

Washington State women's basketball coach June Daugherty was hospitalized in critical condition late Tuesday night. Providence Everett Medical Center spokeswoman Cheri Russum said she could only confirm that Daugherty was hospitalized in critical condition. "She is in the hospital. That's all I'm going to say about it," said her husband, Mike Daugherty, who was reached by telephone at the couple's...

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Landis' testimony centers on ex-manager (AP)

Floyd Landis came to California hoping to portray himself as a victim of a justice system gone haywire, filled with overzealous prosecutors and incompetent lab workers. The science may still prove him right on that point. But the folks trying to ban the Tour de France winner from cycling had another heyday attacking his character in what has become a made-for-the-tabloids hearing.

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Red Sox pound Mussina, Yankees 7-3 (AP)

With one early swing, Manny Ramirez stopped the New York Yankees from gaining any momentum Tuesday night. Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Boston Red Sox jumped on Mike Mussina right away, knocking back the Yankees again with a 7-3 victory. Mike Lowell also connected and Julian Tavarez won on his 34th birthday, helping the AL East leaders beat their top rivals for the sixth...

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Griffey's 573rd HR not enough for Reds (AP)

Felipe Lopez has another reason to love the place. The shortstop had the greatest year of his career at Great American Ball Park in 2005, when he hit a career-high 23 homers and made the All-Star team with the Cincinnati Reds. In his homecoming with the Washington Nationals, he had another grand moment.

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New Cowboys home to host 2011 Super Bowl (AP)

The Super Bowl has been criticized for not having enough seats for regular fans to watch the NFL's biggest game. Thanks to the Dallas Cowboys, that shouldn't be a problem in 2011. NFL owners voted Tuesday to play the 2011 Super Bowl in the Cowboys' stadium in Arlington, a $1 billion stadium seating up to 100,000.

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Rockets hire Adelman as coach (AP)

Rick Adelman was out of coaching and enjoying life away from the NBA spotlight. The chance to coach Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming was too much to pass up. Adelman was set to be introduced as the new coach of the Houston Rockets on Wednesday afternoon, less than a week after Jeff Van Gundy was dismissed. "I always knew I was going to look for something eventually," Adelman said Tuesday night as he...

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Duncan, Spurs grab 2-0 series lead (AP)

Only two games into the Western Conference finals, Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs already are toying with Utah. Their big tease Tuesday night: Build a big lead, see it shrink a little, then bury the Jazz with 3-pointers. Parker made it all possible, using his speed to the basket to draw in the defense then finding his shooters time and time again to help the Spurs beat the Jazz 105-96 for a...

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Report: Giambi failed amphetamines test (AP)

Jason Giambi failed an amphetamines test within the last year, the Daily News reported Wednesday. The newspaper reported that with the failed amphetamines test, Giambi has been subjected to six additional tests for one year. The newspaper did not cite any sources in its report. Giambi declined comment to the newspaper before the New York Yankees' 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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Giguere, Ducks close out Wings in six (AP)

Blazers defy odds, win NBA draft lottery (AP)

Two longshots from the Pacific Northwest won the NBA draft lottery and the right to select can't-miss picks Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. The luck of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle SuperSonics also left outgoing Memphis Grizzlies president Jerry West calling for the league to dump the weighted lottery system that rarely has helped the league's worst team.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Adebayor signs new Arsenal deal

Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a new 'long-term' deal at Arsenal as speculation continues to link the Gunners with a move for Newcastle and England's Michael Owen.

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Revenge not a factor for Ancelotti

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed talk of revenge and called for cool heads in tomorrow's Champions League final against Liverpool.

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Zenden looks set to be fit

Bolo Zenden looks to have won his fight to be involved in Liverpool's Champions League final squad against AC Milan tomorrow.

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Gerrard gunning for Gattuso

Steven Gerrard has challenged motor-mouth AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso to 'stop me if you can'.

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Sidwell agrees Chelsea move

Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Steve Sidwell has agreed to join the club on a free transfer from July 1.

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Fenlon resigns as Derry boss

Pat Fenlon has resigned as manager of Derry City after just five months in the job, stating personal reasons.

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Staunton writes off Duff for qualifying

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has written off injured winger Damien Duff for the rest of the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.

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Raptors reward Mitchell with 3-year deal (AP)

At his season-ending meeting with Sam Mitchell, Toronto Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo was unsure he'd be able to re-sign the NBA Coach of the Year. Mitchell was selling the furniture in his Toronto apartment. Was he planning a move? Nope, just looking for an upgrade. "He said it was the same cheap stuff he'd had for three years and, if he stayed here, he was going to get some nice stuff,"...

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Oden, Durant to join U.S. roster (AP)

Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are in, and Tayshaun Prince and Tyson Chandler are joining them. USA Basketball is making a number of changes to this summer's roster, with the Americans adding the two college stars and a couple of defensive specialists but losing Dwyane Wade and some key players because of injuries.

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Vincent to Selig: Stay away from Bonds (AP)

Fay Vincent has this advice for Bud Selig: Stay away! Vincent said the man who succeeded him as baseball commissioner should not be in the ballpark if and when Bonds hits his 756th home run to break Hank Aaron's career record. "He has every right to say: I'm willing to congratulate him but I don't honor him by presence," Vincent said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press during spring...

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Rocket to make final start in minors? (AP)

Roger Clemens could be one productive outing from his return to the New York Yankees. Clemens is set to make the second minor league start of his latest comeback Wednesday night, and his next game after that might be for the Yankees in Toronto early next week. The Rocket is scheduled to pitch Wednesday for Double-A Trenton against Portland, a Boston Red Sox affiliate in the Eastern League.

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Mets GM: Pedro could be back by August (AP)

New York Mets fans, mark your calendars: Pedro Martinez could be back on the mound by August. "Things with Pedro are moving forward very nicely," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said Tuesday. "We are hoping for his return in August, but the most important thing is that he recovers from his injury." Martinez, in the third year of a four-year contract with the Mets, has sat out the season recovering...

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Giguere, Ducks look to close out Wings (AP)

Jiggy woke up after Game 3 of the Western Conference finals and knew he had to play better. The reminder was right outside his window. "The 5-0 game, I got toilet-papered at my home by Red Wings fans, so I thought, 'I've got to raise my level here,"' Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere said. Since that lopsided loss, when he gave up three goals on 13 shots before being pulled in the second...

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Landis' testimony centers on ex-manager (AP)

Part science, part circus, the Floyd Landis hearing gyrated through more tawdry testimony Tuesday, with questions about testosterone, telephone calls and neckties filling the Tour de France champion's stay on the witness stand. Attorneys used Landis' cross-examination to portray him as someone who hangs with the wrong crowd and would do anything to win his case, including trying to intimidate and...

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New Cowboys home to host 2011 Super Bowl (AP)

The NFL wants to take better care of players, both current and past, with a new system to encourage whistle-blowers protecting those with concussions and by working with other groups to coordinate medical care for retirees. Commissioner Roger Goodell reviewed medical recommendations for managing concussions with NFL owners Tuesday during their one-day, spring meeting here.

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Spurs seek to slow Williams in Game 2 (AP)

After seeing Utah's Deron Williams open the Western Conference finals with a career-best 34 points, San Antonio point guard Tony Parker vowed never to be so generous to his counterpart again. Not on defense. At the dinner table. See, the night before the series began, Parker took Williams out for some fine French dining.

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LeBron looked rattled in Game 1

The Pistons played LeBron James to perfection in Game 1. Dime says it looked like he didn't even want the last shot.

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Pistons able to escape in Game 1

Despite coming away with a victory over the Cavs, Charley Rosen says the Pistons were more lucky than good.

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St Patrick's Ath 1-0 Drogheda United

A Colm Foley header on 79 minutes was enough to keep St Patrick's Athletic top of the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division table following a 1-0 win over second placed Drogheda United at Richmond Park.

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Maldini declared fit for Athens

Captain Paolo Maldini is set to return for AC Milan in the Champions League final after being declared fit to play.

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Robson and Kidd given Blades top job

Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd have been confirmed as the new Sheffield United management duo at a press conference this morning.

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Benitez ready to swing axe - win or lose

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is already making plans for next season's Premiership title challenge - which is likely to mean a clear-out of players immediately after tomorrow's Champions League final.

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Adebayor signs long-term deal at Arsenal

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a new deal long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Distin quits Man City

Defender Sylvain Distin has quit Manchester City to seek ‘a fresh challenge’.

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Keane not afraid of Premiership life

Sunderland boss Roy Keane insists his side will not be scared of the challenges they will face in the Barclays Premiership.

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Zenden may prove fitness today

Liverpool will give Bolo Zenden a fitness test later today to determine whether he can figure in tomorrow's Champions League Final against AC Milan.

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Fenlon resigns as Derry boss

Pat Fenlon has resigned as manager of Derry City after just five months in the job, stating personal reasons.

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Fielder, Weeks power Brewers by Dodgers (AP)

Prince Fielder's first two homers at Dodger Stadium definitely weren't cheap ones. Fielder homered in his first career at-bats against Brett Tomko and Takashi Saito, driving both balls a combined 900 feet and powering the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-5 victory over Los Angeles on Monday night. Fielder's two drives gave him 14 for the season, tying him with teammate J.J.

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Rangers score 14 for second straight day (AP)

The Texas Rangers are quickly making up for their early season struggles at the plate. Gerald Laird hit his first career grand slam in an eight-run fifth inning and the Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 14-4 Monday night. Laird, who was batting .098 on April 23, finished with a career-high five RBIs, and Sammy Sosa had two doubles and three RBIs for the Rangers.

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Reports: Rockets to hire Adelman (AP)

Former Kings and Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman was expected to be in Houston on Tuesday, and local media were reporting he'd be the next head coach of the Rockets. Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis told The Associated Press on Monday night Adelman was expected to fly to Houston on Tuesday, but said he had no details of coaches plans.

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Landis to be cross-examined Tuesday (AP)

The $20,000 charter flights. The $250-a-night hotel rooms. Those attorney fees piling up at $300, $400 an hour. Keep adding it up, day after day, and it's easy to see how the cost of the Floyd Landis arbitration case could reach $1 million or more. In fact, before the arbitration began, Landis' spokesman Michael Henson estimated the cost of defending the Tour de France champion could reach $2 million...

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A-Rod, Giambi homer as Yanks top Red Sox (AP)

Hoping to begin a long climb back into the AL East race, the New York Yankees took a crucial step in the right direction Monday night. Alex Rodriguez homered for the third straight game and Chien-Ming Wang stymied Boston, sending the Yankees to a 6-2 victory that moved them within 9 1/2 games of the division-leading Red Sox, who still own the best record in the major leagues at 30-14.

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LeBron passes up last shot, Pistons win (AP)

LeBron James dribbled at the top of the key, drove toward the basket and everybody watching in person and on TV probably thought he was going to shoot. He dished and the decision backfired. James passed to Donyell Marshall, who missed a wide-open 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left that allowed the Detroit Pistons to escape with a 79-76 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night in Game 1 of...

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Monday, May 21, 2007

St Patrick’s Athletic v Drogheda Utd team news

St Patrick’s Athletic welcome back Stephen Paisley from suspension for the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division top of the table clash with Drogheda United at Richmond Park.

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Zenden hopeful on final place

Dutch star Bolo Zenden arrived in Athens on Monday with an increasing chance of being fit for the Champions League final.

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Staunton wants players to take chance

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has challenged his shadow squad to prove their worth to him on tour in the United States.

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St Patrick's Ath 1-0 Drogheda United

A Colm Foley goal on 79 minutes was enough to keep St Patrick's Athletic top of the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division table following a 1-0 win over seconnd placed Drogheda United at Richmond Park.

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NBA's worst aim for win in draft lottery (AP)

After all those losses -- some of them suspected on purpose -- there's finally a payoff. Two of the NBA's worst teams will be rewarded at the draft lottery Tuesday, winning the chance to choose Greg Oden or Kevin Durant. Representatives from 14 teams will be in Secaucus, N.J., hoping they earn the right to select another Tim Duncan or LeBron James, players who went No.

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More testing needed on Bengals WR Henry (AP)

Prosecutors say more testing is needed to determine whether Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, who has been suspended by the NFL and is on probation in criminal cases in two states, failed a drug screening. Henry is on probation in Kentucky for letting minors drink in a hotel room he rented and in Florida for carrying a concealed weapon.

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Bengals cut Nicholson after guilty plea (AP)

Linebacker A.J. Nicholson was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, hours after he pleaded not guilty to a charge that he hit his girlfriend. She insists she accidentally hit herself with a cell phone, and police misread what happened. Nicholson was charged with misdemeanor assault Friday, and despite his girlfriend's claim the case will go forward.

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Mustain transfers from Arkansas to USC (AP)

Quarterback Mitch Mustain, who went 8-0 as a freshman starter last season for Arkansas, has transferred to Southern California. Mustain, who will have three years of eligibility remaining after sitting out next season, is enrolled at USC for summer school and attending classes, sports information director Tim Tessalone confirmed Monday.

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Indians improve to 17-4 at home, top M's (AP)

The snow was fake. There were no shovels, brooms or leaf blowers needed this time. The grounds crew could have taken the night off. Forty-five days after they first tried to play their home opener, the Cleveland Indians finally finished it. "Let's move on," manager Eric Wedge said. "Let it go." Casey Blake homered and Josh Barfield had two RBIs as the Indians remained baseball's best home team with a...

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Hendrick stable too full for Earnhardt (AP)

Rick Hendrick wasn't lying when he said he has no room on his team for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Patriots re-sign LB Seau (AP)

The New England Patriots re-signed linebacker Junior Seau for a second season Monday, bringing back the 12-time Pro Bowler a year after he ended a brief retirement for a chance at a Super Bowl ring. The 38-year-old played 13 years for the Chargers and three for Miami before returning to San Diego -- ostensibly to retire.

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Testimony continues at Landis hearing (AP)

The witness wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgewise and warned everyone not to stake lives and careers on the basis of shaky scientific data.

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A-Rod, Giambi homer as Yanks top Red Sox (AP)

Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have quite a hike if they hope to get back in the AL East race, and they took an important step in the right direction Monday night. Rodriguez homered for the third straight game and Chien-Ming Wang stymied Boston, sending the Yankees to a 6-2 victory that moved them within 9 1/2 games of the division-leading Red Sox, who still own the best record in the...

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LeBron passes up last shot, Pistons win (AP)

LeBron James might have deferred to his teammates one too many times. James drove and dished to Donyell Marshall who missed a wide-open a 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left that allowed the Detroit Pistons to escape with a 79-76 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Athlone Town 0-1 Limerick 37

Limerick 37 strengthened their grip on a place in the top three when they beat Athlone Town by a goal to nil at the Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Cobh Ramblers 1-0 Wexford Youths

Second in the table Cobh Ramblers moved back to within two points of league leaders Dundalk following this narrow win over Wexford Youths at St Colman's Park.

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Hayward sells Wolves to Morgan

Jack Hayward has agreed to sell Wolves to Steve Morgan, the Merseysider who tried to buy Liverpool.

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Shevchenko wants to live American dream

Chelsea's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko has revealed how he would like to become part of the growing football revolution in America at some stage of his career.

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Robbo reveals interest in Blades

Former West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson has confirmed his interest in taking over as manager at Sheffield United.

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Liverpool delay deals for local lads

Liverpool will not announce new deals for England stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher until after their Champions League final clash with AC Milan in Athens on Wednesday night.

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Alonso hopes Fergie has to drown his sorrows

Xabi Alonso is determined to give Alex Ferguson even more reason to be miserable this week.

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Hunt wants Irish start

Stephen Hunt is targeting his first international start when the Republic of Ireland play Ecuador in Giants Stadium, New Jersey, on Wednesday.

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St Patrick’s Athletic v Drogheda Utd team news

McCarthy's job with Wolves is safe

Mick McCarthy will be given another chance to steer Wolves back to the Barclays Premier League after Steve Morgan, the man who has agreed to buy the club for £10, gave the Yorkshireman his full backing.

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Carsley is sticking with the Toffees

Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has signed a new one-year contract at Goodison Park.

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<![CDATA[Masters champ Johnson wins AT&T Classic (AP)]]>

Winning the Masters has given Zach Johnson a world of confidence, particularly when he tees it up in Georgia. "I definitely feel a little mentally stronger," Johnson said. "Now my focus is more or less the process and the routine of each shot rather than the outcome." For the second time in six weeks and the third time in four years, Johnson earned a PGA Tour victory in the Peach State when he beat...

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Jenkins' five RBIs lift Brewers by Twins (AP)

Geoff Jenkins waited until his teammates pushed him out for a curtain call in the fifth. After all, he'd only tied the game, and the Brewers were still struggling on offense. So, the 10-year veteran drove in the go-ahead run in his next at-bat for good measure. Jenkins hit his 200th homer, all for the Brewers, and had five RBIs to help Milwaukee rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Minnesota...

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Cavs earned Pistons' respect last year (AP)

When threatened, the Detroit Pistons are at their best. Too much cockiness usually doesn't work for the Pistons because it lulls them into a false sense of security, leading to 1-on-1 moves and lackluster effort on defense and the glass. Detroit plays up to its vast potential by sharing the ball, defending with passion and rebounding aggressively.

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