Mickelson ready for title defence

Mickelson expects the course to be tougher this year Mickelson expects the course to be tougher this year
AFP PONTE VEDERA, Florida — Phil Mickelson returns to defend his Players Championship title today, saying he expects challenging conditions at TPC Sawgrass for the nine million-dollar tournament. Mickelson came from behind in the final round last year to snatch a two-shot. . . .

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Lewis scores 33 as Magic rout Pistons, trim deficit to 2-1 (AP)

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, tries to stop Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) from shooting during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Orlando won 111-86. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night. Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and the Magic broke down the Pistons' stout defense in a 111-86 victory.


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Canadian slams three homers

Toronto native Joey Votto belted three of the Cincinnati Reds' seven home runs in Wednesday's 9-0 victory over the Cubs.


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Ferrero ends Nadals Roman streak

- Tennis - French Open champion Rafael Nadal lost for the first time ever in Rome as he was beaten 7-5, 6-1 in the second round of the Rome Masters by Juan Carlos Ferrero on Wednesday.

Video: Fantasy NFL Fix: 5 guys whose value will nosedive

May 6: Gregg Rosenthal runs down the five guys whose fantasy values will take a serious hit. (NBC Sports)May 6: Gregg Rosenthal runs down the five guys whose fantasy values will take a serious hit. (NBC Sports)


 
 

Open up for grabs for Henin

Justine Henin's quest for a fourth title at the Qatar Telecom German Open is off to a good start.


Olympiques close in on Presidents Cup

- Hockey - Following the Gatineau Olympiques 4-1 triumph against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Wednesday night at the Robert Guertin Arena, in Gatineau, Que., the Olympiques are one step from the franchise's seventh President's Cup in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

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Williams glad not to follow Henin out of German Open tennis (AFP)

Justine Henin from Belgium sits on the bench during her German Open tennis match against Dinara Safina of Russia in Berlin. Safina won 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.(AFP/DDP/Sascha Schuermann)AFP - Serena Williams booked her quarter-final berth at the German Open Thursday with her 17th consecutive win but admitted she was just glad not to follow world number one Justine Henin out of the tournament.


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On the Mark: The real Olympic ideal

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Polancos 2-out single beats Papelbon in 9th

Detroit Tigers' Placido Polanco scores from second base on a single by Carlos Guillen in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Placido Polanco hit a broken-bat, tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth off Jonathan Papelbon to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.


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Billups injury opens Magic door of sorts

The Orlando Magic made sure they won't be swept out of the National Basketball Association playoffs by Detroit this time, thanks to 33 points from Rashard Lewis and an injury to Pistons guard Chauncey Billups.


Ellis blasts solo homer in 10th to lift As over Orioles 6-5

Mark Ellis broke out of his offensive funk in a big way. Ellis hit the first game-ending home run of his career with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a three-game sweep and their fourth straight victory.

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Renard named as Zambia coach

Frenchman Herve Renard is named as the new national coach of Zambia and will take charge of the country's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Rovers revel in Dobsons choice as Wigan miss out

Michael Dobson has said that he turned down his previous British club, Wigan, to sign for Hull KR. Dobson, whose signing was confirmed by Rovers yesterday, helped Wigan avoid relegation in 2006 and was tempted to go back there.

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Sawgrass a course for all players — except absentee Tiger (AP)

Adam Scott of Australia chips onto the 18th green during a practice round at The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)AP - A corridor beneath the grandiose clubhouse is lined with black-and-white photographs from more than a quarter-century of winners at The Players Championship since it moved to the notorious TPC Sawgrass.


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Live leaderboard from Players Championship

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Masters champ Trevor Immelman withdraws due to illness (AP)

AP - Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdrew Thursday morning from The Players Championship because of an illness, leaving the PGA Tour's flagship event without the last two major champions.

Whitecaps seal school deal

The Vancouver Whitecaps are "developing in Delta," announcing Wednesday they've joined with the Delta school district in creating the Delta Prospects Academy and the Whitecaps Delta School Academy.

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Shark Pomeroy charged with assault

Cronulla Sharks centre Ben Pomeroy has been charged with assault arising from an alleged incident at a Korn concert in Sydney last month.

 

Mickelson favored to defend TPC title

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 06:  Phil Mickelson watches a tee shot during the second day of practice for the THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 6, 2008 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  If anyone is a favorite at The Players Championship, it would be Phil Mickelson based on the trophy in his possession and his No. 2 world ranking. Of the top 25 players in the world at Sawgrass this week, only Mickelson and third-ranked Scott have won this tournament.


 

Inter defeats Lazio 2-0 to advance to Italian Cup final

VITOR Hugo Gomes Passos and Julio Cruz scored second-half goals and Inter Milan defeated Lazio 2-0 to earn the Nerazzurri a spot in the Italian Cup final. Gomes Passos, nicknamed "Pele," connected in the 52nd...

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More videotapes show Pats violated NFL rules

In this Aug. 16, 2007 file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media after meeting with the Detroit Lions organization at their football training facility in Allen Park, Mich. Goodell is fully prepared to crack down again on the New England Patriots if his meeting with Matt Walsh uncovers a tape made of the St. Louis Rams' final walkthrough practice before the 2002 Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches’ playcalling signals.


 

Curran: For Garnett, its now all about the title

BOSTON - MAY 06:  Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball as teammate Kendrick Perkins and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin GarnettLeBron James is 23 and has been to the Finals. Kevin Garnett, soon-to-be 32, doesn’t yet know what that’s like. That’s why this series and these playoffs are -- rightly or wrongly -- a referendum on Garnett’s legacy.


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Call for backup

Team USA lost the services of forward Jeff Halpern and goalie Tim Thomas, both out with knee injuries suffered in their 5-4 loss to Canada on Tuesday at the world hockey championship. Both players have left the tournament. However, the American ranks were bolstered by the Wednesday additions of defenceman Jordan Leopold and forward Brandon Dubinsky. The two goalies on the roster now are Craig Anderson and Robert Esche.

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Pele and Cruz send Inter to final

Inter Milan reach their fourth consecutive Italian Cup final after second half goals from Pele and Julio Cruz seal a 2-0 win at Lazio.

 

Gavaskar resigns from ICC

Sunil Gavaskar resigns as ICC cricket committee chairman. The former India captain was asked to choose between his position with the ICC and his job as a media pundit. ICC statement: "Mr Gavaskar confirmed his decision to the ICC on Wednesday, a day after chairing this year's meeting in Dubai."

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Olympians fury over hit-and-run

Olympic cyclist Ben Kersten says he will press charges if the motorist responsible for injuring four cyclists in Sydney this morning is found.

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Madrid take the pasillo out of Barça in the mother of all embarrassments

After giving Real a guard of honour, Barça followed up with a display so complete in its patheticness, so utterly gutless, that it summed up their season, writes Sid Lowe

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Stages of the 2008 Giro dItalia (Reuters)

Stages for the 2008 Giro d'Italia cycle race from May 10 to June 1. Saturday, May 10: Stage one, Palermo-Palermo (team time trial) 23.6km. Sunday, May 11: Stage two, Cefalu-Agrigento 207km. Monday, May 12: Stage three, Catania-Milazzo 208km. Tuesday, May 13: Stage four, Pizzo Calabro-Catanzaro Lido 187km. Wednesday, May 14: Stage five, Belvedere Marittimo-Contursi Terme 170km. Thursday, May 15: Stage six, Potenza-Peschici 247km. Friday, May 16: Stage seven, Vasto-Pescocostanzo 179km. Saturday, May 17: Stage eight, Rivisondoli-Tivoli 200km. Sunday, May 18: Stage nine, Civitavecchia-San Vincenzo 194km. Monday, May 19: Rest day Tuesday, May 20: Stage 10, Pesaro-Urbino (individual time trial) 36km. Wednesday May 21: Stage 11, Urbania-Cesena 193km. Thursday May 22: Stage 12, Forli-Carpi 171km. Friday May 23: Stage 13, Modena-Cittadella 192km. Saturday May 24: Stage 14, Verona-Alpe di Pampeago 195km. Sunday May 25: Stage 15, Arabba-Passo Fedaia 153km. Monday May 26: Stage 16, San Vigilio di Marebbe-Plan de Corones (individual mountain time trial) 13.8km. Tuesday May 27: Rest day Wednesday May 28: Stage 17, Sondrio-Locarno 146km. Thursday May 29: Stage 18, Mendrisio-Varese 182km. Friday May 30: Stage 19, Legnano-Presolana 228km. Saturday May 31: Stage 20, Rovetta-Tirano 224km. Sunday June 1: Stage 21, Cesano Maderno-Milano 28.5km (individual time trial).

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Sports of The Times: A Son?s Death, a Mother?s Agony, a Country?s Shame

Mary Tillman?s book reminds readers that, while athletes have died in wars before, her son Pat?s death in Afghanistan was different because of the way he was used, posthumously, blatantly.

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Classic YouTube: title clinchers, island golf anguish and the magical car limbo child

Our YouTube round-up recalls United v City in 1968, drama at Sawgrass, plus a remarkably flexible six-year-old

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Walsh sends NFL 8 tapes that dont include Rams walkthrough (AP)

In this Aug. 16, 2007 file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media after meeting with the Detroit Lions organization at their football training facility in Allen Park, Mich. Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh has sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals. The tapes were scheduled to arrive at the league offices in New York on Thursday, May 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals.


Olympic flame burning on Everest summit

A team of Chinese climbers has taken the Olympic flame to the top of Mount Everest after days of weather-related delays.

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Football: Belgium striker dies in car crash

The Club Brugge and Belgium striker Francois Sterchele has been killed in a car crash. According to local media reports, Sterchele died on Thursday morning after the car he was driving veered off the road and hit a tree in Vrasene, near Bredene in northern Belgium. He was returning home after visiting friends in Antwerp

SFU streak on the line in Oregon softball scrap

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Wenger wont blame Gallas


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