EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR has rubbished reports claiming he will quit
Wasps lock Simon Shaw will enter the Guinness Premiership record books again when he runs out against Leeds on Saturday.
Richard Hill is set to make an emotional final appearance in a Saracens jersey as Bristol travel to stadium:mk on Saturday.
Wigan will have to find an alternative venue to the JJB Stadium if they reach the quarter-finals of the Carnegie Challenge Cup.
Ireland caretaker coach Michael Bradley has named a squad of 37 for the match against the Barbarians and the summer tour.
Ryder Cup hopeful Robert Karlsson stormed to the top of the leaderboard with a course record 61 in the second round of the Italian Open.
World champion Kimi Raikkonen recovered from a gearbox problem to go quickest in afternoon practice for the Turkish Grand Prix.
Darlington have called on former England manager Steve McClaren as they prepare to tackle Rochdale.
David Albelda has withdrawn his lawsuit against Valencia after his return to the side.
Southend are close to full-strength against Doncaster as the race for Championship football continues.
Ex-radio host pleads guilty in child porn case
By Joshua Molina Former Bay Area radio talk-show host Bernie Ward pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of distributing child pornography.SF Radio Host Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case ABC NewsEx-talk show host Bernie Ward admits to distributing child pornography San Francisco ChronicleUnited Press International - FOXNews - abc7news.com - KCBS
Legally blind man, 78, bowls perfect game
ALTA, Iowa (AP) -- A 78-year-old legally blind man from northwest Iowa has bowled a perfect game. Alta resident Dale Davis nailed 12 consecutive strikes for a 300 score Saturday night during league play.Iowa Blind Man, 78, Bowls Perfect Game FOXNewsBlind Man Rolls 300 In Bowling Game AHNDenver Post - ShortNews.com - KCCI.com - AHN
Sports of the times a decade of sins deserves a year out
By HARVEY ARATON What an extensive video library Bill Belichick turns out to have produced. Eight more spy tapes sent to NFL headquarters for Commissioner Roger Goodell’s viewing pleasure by a former student in the New England Patriots’ film noir ...Search BostonHerald.com for Past 7 days Archives Boston HeraldDrew Bledsoe Believes Bill Belichick, Thinks Most Teams Bend the Rules AOL SPORTSWashington Post - New York Daily News - ESPN - Boston Globe
Simon Shaw set to become first player to reach milestone of 200 Guinness Premiership games when he turns out for Wasps against Leeds on Saturday.
Interim Ireland coach Michael Bradley names 37-man squad for two-Test summer tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Albelda withdraws legal challenge
Valencia midfielder David Albelda withdraws his legal challenge against the Liga club to be paid out of his contract.
mobile phones that use bluetooth to bring facebook alerts to the street
It is being billed as the ultimate interactive Facebook-on-the-go. Instead of logging on to search for friends, mobile phone Bluetooth technology alerts people to other users logged on nearby
ARSENAL could snap up whizkid Samir Nasri for just £12m this summer
Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky will miss Euro 2008 because of injury.
Gloucester have made two changes for their top of the Guinness Premiership table clash against Bath on Saturday.
Football: in video: premier league climax special
Watch Chelsea and Manchester United fans celebrating their previous title triumphs.
Lunch report: nottinghamshire 202&178-6; kent 238
Ryan McLaren had Nottinghamshire in serious trouble when the home side resumed on 106-2 under overcast skies.
Lunch report: lancashire 143&290 v durham 114&90 (34.4 overs) lancashire win by 232 runs.
Lancashire needed less than a session to wrap things up here after Durham, 295 behind when they resumed at three wickets down, were bowled out in 22.4 overs this morning.
Belarusian teenager Victoria Azarenka beats 15th seed Alona Bondarenko 7-6(2) 6-2 to reach her first career Tier I semi-final at the German Open in Berlin.
Vouilloz leads rally at end of section 2
Peugeot driver Nicolas Vouilloz leads the Portugal Rally at the end of Special Stage 4 having briefly fallen behind to local hero Bruno Magalhaes.
Benfica confirm eriksson interest
Benfica release a statement confirming that they have held preliminary talks with Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson, but say they will not reveal any more information until the end of the season.
pictured: zeus, the 70-stone manta ray takes to the sky (with the help of a helicopter)
His namesake is the mythological god of the sky but as Zeus the manta ray flew through the clouds, he was at the mercy of a helicopter until it reached the shore. The 70-stone sea creature was carried on a vast net to the Atlantic Ocean from Paradise Island in the Bahamas, where he had been in captivity for three years
Sale director of rugby Philippe Saint Andre has described his side¿s game against London Irish as a Premiership play-off quarter-final.
Leicester head coach Marcelo Loffreda has included 11 internationals in his starting XV, while Quins remain confident.
Warrington forward Adrian Morley believes Wolves can end their Knowsley Road hoodoo by knocking Saints out of the Challenge Cup.
Australia inflicted a sixth straight defeat on New Zealand with a 28-12 victory in the Centenary Test in Sydney.
Mohamed Al Fayed is to spend the next two days with his Fulham players ahead of their trip to Portsmouth.
Steven Pressley plans to continue playing as he prepares to leave Celtic.
Real reject ramos chelsea talk
Real Madrid have moved to play down rumours key defender Sergio Ramos could be on his way to Chelsea this summer.
Wenger rubbishes hleb exit talk
Arsene Wenger has insisted there is nothing in reports that Alexander Hleb is set to follow Mathieu Flamini out of the Emirates Stadium this summer.
From japan, with genes to capture the belmont
Casino Drive, with his trainer Kazuo Fujisawa, front, won his maiden race by 11 ½ lengths on turf. By BILL FINLEY By way of Japan, Casino Drive has the breeding to win the Belmont Stakes, and maybe even the talent.Peter Pan Stakes scouting report - Horse Racing ESPNCasino Drive has family history on his side at Belmont Thoroughbred TimesBrisnet.com
By Rob Bradford DETROIT - Somewhere in Texas there is an old friend of Josh Beckett [stats] who watched the Red Sox [team stats]’ 5-1 win over the Tigers last night, sat back in his living room chair and flashed a big grin of satisfaction.Beckett is in control Boston GlobeRed Sox assert themselves against Detroit The Associated PressDetroit Free Press - MLB.com - Hartford Courant - DetNews.com
Nepal: everest climbing season resumes after torch climb
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal allowed the climbing season on Mount Everest to resume Friday after blocking access to hundreds of climbers so a Chinese team carrying the Olympic flame could ascend without the threat of protests.Nepal reopens Everest after China event United Press InternationalOlympic Torch Reaches Everest Peak New York TimesSan Jose Mercury News - USA Today - Hindu - guardian.co.uk
Guinness Premiership play-off hopefuls Harlequins announce signing of former Newcastle and Sale utility player Epi Taione from Natal Sharks.
DARREN FLETCHER reckons Man Utd will win the league to get revenge
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Sale Sharks flanker Magnus Lund looks set to join French outfit Biarritz in a bid to force his way back into the England reckoning.
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has denied reports that he has agreed to take over at Manchester City.
Felipe Massa today made the ideal start to his bid for a hat-trick of Turkish Grand Prix wins.
Rooney fitness boost for united
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League final, even if he does not play against Wigan on Sunday.
Spurs finally slow down the hornets
San Antonio, blown out in the first two games of the series, gets 31 points apiece from Parker and Ginobili in a 110-99 victory to avoid an 0-3 deficit.Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan USA TodayFast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs SI.comSan Francisco Chronicle - AOL SPORTS
Hamilton relishing uphill task
by RivalsDM Lewis Hamilton is happier being a chaser than a leader and has vowed to catch Kimi Raikkonen in the battle for the Formula One world title.Kovalainen 2nd at Turkish GP practice SI.comMassa is aiming for his third consecutive win in Turkey BBC SportReuters.uk - ITV.com - AFP - The Press Association
tottenham v liverpool: rafa set to field fringe players
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has returned to training this week after being out of action since September with a broken metatarsal
birmingham v blackburn: rovers hope to have benni back
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy could return to the squad for their final match of the Barclays Premier League season at Birmingham on Sunday
sunderland v arsenal: wenger to give young gunners a run out
Arsenal youngsters Kieran Gibbs and Mark Randall look set to be involved for the final Premier League game of the season at Sunderland
mccarthy completes wolves clear-out by releasing breen and putting five more up for sale
Mick McCarthy has initiated a massive clear-out at Wolves by putting six players up for sale - and releasing out-of-contract defender Gary Breen
libyan fury as italy gives ministerial job to right-winger who wore mohammed t-shirt
Silvio Berlusconi today faced the first crisis of his new premiership after Libya said it would no longer help in the fight against illegal immigrants because of the appointment of a controversial minister. Roberto Calderoli, a member of the xenophobic Northern League, sparked fierce riots in Libya - with 11 killed - after he wore a T-shirt with a cartoon of the prophet Mohammed
The Hurricanes failed to bag an all-important full house of points in their 21-10 victory over the Western Force on Friday.
Man Utd have been boosted by the news that Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League final.
Beijing to heighten transportation security for olympics
BEIJING (AP) - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday.Beijing subway security checks hard to swallow guardian.co.ukBeijing subway to adopt security check on passengers from next month XinhuaShanghai Daily - China Internet Information Center|
Dustin pedroia helps out red sox in pinch
By Rob Bradford DETROIT - Dustin Pedroia [stats] served as the inspiration for Manny Ramirez [stats]’ bit heading into last night’s series finale against the Tigers at Comerica Park.Beckett is in control Boston GlobeBats, Beckett carry Sox to series win MLB.comHartford Courant - The Associated Press - Sports Network - Detroit Free Press
Detroit routs dallas in opener
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings looked as sharp as they have in these playoffs, jumping out to a big lead and beating the Dallas Stars 4-1 Thursday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.Dallas columnist: Stars didn’t pack grit for Detroit in opener Detroit Free PressWings Win Game 1 Of West Finals Hartford CourantThe Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Baltimore Sun - Kansas City Star
Chris paul honors 8-year-old cancer victim
Chris Paul wrote the name "Brian" on his shoes last night, a small gesture to honor the memory of an eight-year-old fan who died from a brain tumor earlier this week before he had a chance to see Paul play.Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan USA TodayFast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs SI.comLos Angeles Times - San Francisco Chronicle
Hurricanes 21-10 western force
Wellington Hurricanes keep alive their Super 14 semi-final chances with a 21-10 victory over Western Force.
Australia confirm south africa tour
Australia will play three Tests, five one-day internationals and two Pro20 matches on their tour of South Africa from February to April next year.
portsmouth v fulham: no injury worries for hodgson
Fulham have a fully fit squad for their Barclays Premier League finale against Portsmouth at Fratton Park
tottenham v liverpool: robinson and berbatov both sidelined
Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has aggravated an ankle injury ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash against Liverpool at White Hart Lane
"When I got to the place, I realised he was a transvestite" - The Brazilian Ronaldo upon discovering three prostitutes he had hired were men.
micky adams goes back to manage brighton seven years after leaving the club
Micky Adams is back in football after re-joining Brighton&Hove Albion for a second time. The former Leicester City and Coventry City boss has returned for another spell after leaving the club seven years ago
Nicklas Bendtner has offered Arsene Wenger a crumb of comfort in what has been a miserable week.
Benitez rubbishes alonso rumours
Rafa Benitez will not be looking to sell Xabi Alonso if Gareth Barry arrives at Anfield this summer.
Davies demands defensive display
Bolton striker Kevin Davies admits he and his team-mates will shut up shop against Chelsea on Sunday.
Alex McLeish has brushed off suggestions Birmingham would have secured Premier League safety under Steve Bruce.
Dick Advocaat has revealed he was close to making a dramatic return to Rangers.
Rugby: exclusive: mark regan gives up on england career as new chapter begins
World Cup hero Mark Regan has admitted his England career is over - four days before new boss Martin Johnson turns to uncapped Dylan Hartley.
David ortiz, mike lowell spark signs of gaining form
By Rob Bradford / Red Sox Notebook DETROIT - One piece of the middle-of-the-order puzzle, Manny Ramirez [stats], couldn’t be judged this time around thanks to a night off.Beckett is in control Boston GlobeYoukilis, Beckett Lift Red Sox Hartford CourantThe Associated Press - MLB.com - Sports Network - Detroit Free Press
Red wings roll past stars 4-1 in west finals opener
DETROIT (AP) - Nicklas Lidstrom has seen the Detroit Red Wings at their best, helping them win three Stanley Cups in a six-year stretch.Wings Win Game 1 Of West Finals Hartford CourantStars captain Morrow says his team played on tilted ice against ... The Canadian PressBaltimore Sun - Detroit Free Press - Philadelphia Inquirer - Kansas City Star
Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan
By Chris Colston, USA TODAY SAN ANTONIO - All-NBA first team guard Chris Paul played Game 3 with shoes bearing a tribute to an 8-year-old boy who died of cancer this week.Fast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs SI.comSpurs finally slow down the Hornets Los Angeles TimesSan Francisco Chronicle
Morning glory for garcia (66) at tpc
Sergio Garcia took advantage of favorable conditions early to shoot 66 and hold a two-shot lead after the first round at TPC. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.Sergio Garcia takes early two-stroke lead Los Angeles TimesSmooth Garcia grabs lead Chicago TribuneNew York Daily News - Detroit Free Press - Rocky Mountain News
gritty chelsea boss grant still in with chance of claiming league triumph
Beyond the confines of SW6, the universal cry for Manchester United has been nearly deafening
mccarthy puts freddy eastwood on the market after not "fitting in" at wolves
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed striker Freddy Eastwood is available
al qaeda leader in iraq captured by u.s. military
Iraqi security forces have seized a man suspected of being the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq after a captured associate led them to him as he slept. If true, the arrest of Abu Ayyub al-Masri would be another blow to Al Qaeda, which has been forced to regroup in northern Iraq after a wave of U.S. military assaults in the past year
Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke will miss the start of the three-Test tour to the West Indies for "private family reasons".
Kevin Keegan is hopeful of remaining as Newcastle boss as he prepares to meet chairman Mike Ashley.
Paul Jewell has taken a swipe at Reading following comments by Kevin Dillon about his Derby side.
Hargreaves set for tense finale
Owen Hargreaves insists he will not buckle under the pressure of the pursuit of a domestic-European Double.
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has warned off any clubs making a move for Kenwyne Jones and Craig Gordon.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan admits he would not prevent Steve Bruce from joining Manchester United.
Keegan holds firm ahead of ashley summit
Kevin Keegan and Mike Ashley will meet face to face today in an attempt to find the way forward for Newcastle.
Sergio garcia takes early two-stroke lead
The runner-up at the Players Championship last year shoots a six-under 66 in a bid to end an 0-for-53 drought. From the Associated Press Sergio Garcia put together his third straight impressive round at the Players Championship.Smooth Garcia grabs lead Chicago TribuneSergio Garcia is two up at Players Detroit Free PressRocky Mountain News - New York Daily News - Philadelphia Inquirer
Flyers meet penguins tonight without top defenseman timonen
By ED MORAN They did it as recently as Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals, when forward Mike Knuble was lost for the rest of the series with a torn hamstring.Clot sidelines Flyers defenseman Chicago TribuneFlyers defenseman Timonen out with blood clot Philadelphia InquirerSportingNews.com - Sports Network - Cherry Hill Courier Post - United Press International
Lakers will work on crowd control
A quick lead is the best formula for playing in Utah, where the fans get extra loud. By Steve Springer, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer So how do you prepare a team to play in EnergySolutions Arena, where the Utah Jazz was 37-4 in the regular season?For Fisher, Cheers, Tears And Boos Washington PostJazz down 2-0 to Lakers as Western semifinal series comes to Utah The Canadian PressSalt Lake Tribune - Deseret News - San Bernardino Sun - Daily Breeze
Youkilis, beckett lift red sox
By JEFF GOLDBERG | Courant Staff Writer DETROIT - - They changed the dimensions at Comerica Park in 2003, moving in the fence in left-center from 395 feet to 370.Bats, Beckett carry Sox to series win MLB.comYoukilis, Beckett lead Boston past Detroit Sports NetworkThe Associated Press - Boston Herald - Providence Journal - New York Times
Pittsburgh defeats san francisco, 5-4
* at Pittsburgh 5, San Francisco 4: Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Pirates rallied to complete a three-game sweep.Light offense swept away San Francisco ChroniclePirates rally late to top Giants, complete sweep Sports NetworkMLB.com - San Jose Mercury News - Kansas City Star - The Associated Press
Sergio Garcia is confident he can finally end his three-year wait for a win after storming into the lead at the Players Championship.
Prince Shaun is being aimed at an assault on Royal Ascot according to trainer Pat Flynn.
Jonathan Woodgate is aiming for Champions League football but would swap a top-four finish for another trophy next season.
Avram Grant insists he will be proud of his Chelsea squad no matter what the outcome of this season.
New Zealand have confirmed coach John Bracewell has rejected the chance to extend his contract and will quit the role in April 2009.
John Bracewell will step down as New Zealand coach when his contract expires in April 2009, it was announced on Friday.
Mcnamee’s lawyers preparing to send investigators to houston
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT A day before the Mitchell report was released in December, two retired Houston police officers working as investigators for the lawyer for Roger Clemens interviewed Clemens’s former trainer Brian McNamee in New York.Private eyes may dig for dirt on Clemens SportingNews.comJudge rules in favor of Roger Clemens Los Angeles TimesNew York Daily News - The Associated Press - Houston Chronicle - Newsday
Webb is money against phillies
By Bob Baum AP PHOENIX, May 8 -- That new contract in the works for Brandon Webb might have grown a few digits. Webb became the first pitcher in three years to win his first eight starts, pitching his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona ...Webb weaves eighth straight win MLB.comWebb goes for eighth straight win in finale with Phillies Sports NetworkPhiladelphia Inquirer - The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk - AOL SPORTS
By Mark Murphy When Washington’s DeShawn Stevenson said LeBron James was overrated, the Cavaliers star responded with three triple-doubles in the teams’ first-round playoff series.Celtics Topple Cavaliers and Cruise to 2-0 Lead New York TimesLeBron keeps laying bricks while Celtics take 2-0 lead SportingNews.comESPN - Providence Journal - Sports Network - USA Today
Webb weaves eighth straight win
By Mark Thoma / Special to MLB.com PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb won for the Major League-leading eighth time in as many starts as the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies, 8-3, and secured a series split Thursday afternoon at Chase Field.Myers struggles in loss to D’backs Philadelphia InquirerWebb goes for eighth straight win in finale with Phillies Sports Networkguardian.co.uk - The Associated Press - AOL SPORTS - East Valley Tribune
John Bracewell will not seek reappointment as coach of New Zealand when his contract expires next April.