Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Last Word: This political football is just about England - Independent


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The Last Word: This political football is just about England
Independent, UK
For it would nicely sum up the shameful myth about the 2012 Games. The Olympic bid might have been wrapped in a Union Flag and the politicians might have preached on about this "benefiting the whole of the UK" but this was always about England and only ...
British 2012 soccer team set to be all English guardian.co.uk
Scots drop veto to clear way for English 2012 side Daily Mail
Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe does not agree with all-English ... Mirror.co.uk
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Magic beat Cavaliers to book NBA finals berth - AFP


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Magic beat Cavaliers to book NBA finals berth
AFP
They downed Cleveland - the team with the best regular-season record in the league and Most Valuable Player LeBron James - four-games-to-two in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals. The Magic will be making their first finals appearance since ...
Game 6 preview: Five keys for Cavaliers-Magic NBA.com
Cavaliers-Magic Game Review USA Today
Cavs Spank Orlando, Force Game 6 Cleveland Leader
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Lidstrom, Ericsson back to bottle up Pens' stars - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail

Lidstrom, Ericsson back to bottle up Pens' stars
The Associated Press
Lidstrom, the Red Wings' 39-year-old captain, missed the last two games of the Western Conference finals against Chicago because of a lower-body injury, while Ericsson played Saturday after having his appendix removed three days earlier. ...
Red Wings D Ericsson back minus appendix USA Today
Let the games begin Sportsnet.ca
Rematch Recalls Isles, Oilers and a Turnabout New York Times
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Red Sox Lose on Road Again, Their Bats Quiet - New York Times


Washington Post

Red Sox Lose on Road Again, Their Bats Quiet
New York Times, United States
Some of these road games, you can go out and hook it and fly out.” Boston's Kevin Youkilis began the day leading the American League with a .374 average but went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts, dropping his average to .362. Designated hitter David Ortiz ...
Blue Jays beat Red Sox, snap losing skid eTaiwan News
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Feeling Blue Boston Globe
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'Net reaction: Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game 6 - Yahoo! Sports


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'Net reaction: Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game 6
Yahoo! Sports
After chillingly dismantling the Denver Nuggets in front of a hostile Pepsi Center crowd â€" a 119-92 victory to win the NBA Western Conference championship in six games â€" these Lakers have finally grown to a stage where they are not last year's Lakers. ...
Nuggets can only blame themselves in Game 6 loss to Lakers The Canadian Press
Back in Finals, Lakers Look to Finish the Job New York Times
Encore? That could prove difficult ESPN
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Something missing as Pens again lose Game 1 - The Associated Press


CBC.ca

Something missing as Pens again lose Game 1
The Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup finals rematch against Detroit? Just missed. The Penguins were certain they had shed the inexperience, the shakiness, the lack of confidence and the unfamiliarity with the championship setting that ...
Patched up Wings ready to fly for Game One of Stanley Cup guardian.co.uk
Pittsburgh looks to rebound quickly after losing Game 1 of Stanley Cup The Canadian Press
Red Wings Win Game 1 of Stanley Cup New York Times
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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Blue Jays end nine-game skid, beat Red Sox 6-3 - The Associated Press


CityNews

Blue Jays end nine-game skid, beat Red Sox 6-3
The Associated Press
Scott Rolen and Rod Barajas each had two RBIs, right-hander Casey Janssen won for the first time in more than two years and Toronto snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. ...
Feeling Blue Boston Globe
Jays dealing with defeat Canada.com
Red Sox-Blue Jays Scouting Report Boston Herald
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LeBron James feels no pressure as Cleveland Cavaliers head into Game 6 - Orlando Sentinel


guardian.co.uk

LeBron James feels no pressure as Cleveland Cavaliers head into Game 6
Orlando Sentinel, FL
Cleveland will still be in the chaser tonight when it takes the Amway Arena floor for Game 6 against Orlando trailing 3-2 in their Eastern Conference finals series. But after their 112-102 win in Game 5, for probably the first time all series the ...
'Net reaction: Magic vs. Cavaliers, Game 5 Yahoo! Sports
Cleveland still has a shot Los Angeles Times
The King and His Court Shine in Game Five Victory Bleacher Report
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Nuggets can only blame themselves in Game 6 loss to Lakers - The Canadian Press


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Nuggets can only blame themselves in Game 6 loss to Lakers
The Canadian Press, DENVER
Los Angeles beat the Nuggets and the Nuggets beat themselves in Game 6. The refs called a grand total of 22 fouls against the Nuggets in their 119-92 loss - and seven of those came in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand. ...
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Friday, May 29, 2009

tnt's ratings strong for East finals - The Associated Press


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tnt's ratings strong for East finals
The Associated Press
Through four games of the Cleveland-Orlando series, the network was averaging a 5.2 national rating, up 27 percent from last year, when it carried the Western Conference finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. ...
The Flawed Final Four Washington Post
Kobe, lebron have performed as expected. But their help hasn't ... ESPN
Shelley: NBA finals could be like Vader vs Skywalker Randolph Leader
Baltimore Sun
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2009 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Game 6 - Point-Spreads.com


guardian.co.uk

2009 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Game 6
Point-Spreads.com, FL
The Denver Nuggets are one loss away from summer vacation if they can't win at home tonight, May 29, against the LA Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers lead the best of seven series 3-2. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have ...
NBA Betting Odds Lakers at Nuggets Game 6 - Nuggets Need Discipline VegasSports-Odds
Coach George Karl says he won't rein in his Nuggets now against ... The Canadian Press
Paige: Denver, call out the reserves Denver Post
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Red Wings expect Lidstrom, Ericsson to play - The Associated Press


CBC.ca

Red Wings expect Lidstrom, Ericsson to play
The Associated Press
Six-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom said Friday he will play in the series opener after missing two games with a lower-body injury and Detroit coach Mike Babcock declared another defenseman, Jonathan Ericsson, fit to play. ...
Look for Nik in Game 1 help London Free Press
Holland expects Lidstrom to play Detroit Free Press
Red Wings disappointed with schedule ESPN
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Scots drop veto to clear way for English 2012 side - Daily Mail


SkySports

Scots drop veto to clear way for English 2012 side
Daily Mail, UK
By Matt Barlow Last updated at 1:24 AM on 29th May 2009 A British Olympic football team will move a step closer to reality this weekend albeit in the form of an all-English line-up at the 2012 London Games. The Football Associations of Scotland, ...
Deal Agreed On GB Olympic Football Team Sky News
England to go solo with 2012 Olympic team? ESPN
'British' football team will play in 2012 - but it will only ... Metro
Bristol Evening Post
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2010 ticket prices steady despite high demand - guardian.co.uk


Jaunted

2010 ticket prices steady despite high demand
guardian.co.uk, UK
The Vancouver Organizing Committee launches a second round of domestic ticket sales on June 6, with more than 150000 available for competitions as well as the Games' opening and closing ceremonies. Organizers say demand for tickets for the February ...
150000 more 2010 Olympics tickets on sale June 6 CBC.ca
Tickets to Olympic victory ceremonies and all other events on sale ... The Canadian Press
Vanoc confident GM will deliver vehicles Vancouver Sun
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Watch TV on your Xbox: Sky to offer live sport on games console - Daily Mail


The Sun

Watch TV on your Xbox: Sky to offer live sport on games console
Daily Mail, UK
By Claire Bates Two entertainment giants have joined together to offer premium live television through a games console for the first time. Microsoft and BSkyB will let Xbox 360 customers subscribe to Sky's online TV service and watch programmes through ...
Microsoft To Offer Premier League Games On Xbox In UK Barron's Blogs
Premium Live TV...On A Games Console Digitaltrends.com
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'Net reaction: Magic vs. Cavaliers, Game 5 - Yahoo! Sports


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'Net reaction: Magic vs. Cavaliers, Game 5
Yahoo! Sports
With that understanding, when James was asked to compare the Cavs' situation heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals down 3-1 to the Orlando Magic to the stress of trying to win a gold medal in last summer's Olympics, he said the pressure ...
Cleveland still has a shot Los Angeles Times
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Jackson wants NBA transparency to improve game - The Associated Press


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Jackson wants NBA transparency to improve game
The Associated Press
DENVER (AP) â€" Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is still waiting for the NBA's new era of officiating "transparency" to improve the game. Speaking before Friday night's Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Denver â€" a series beset by ...
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Patched up Wings ready to fly for Game One of Stanley Cup - guardian.co.uk


Washington Post

Patched up Wings ready to fly for Game One of Stanley Cup
guardian.co.uk, UK
By Steve Keating DETROIT, May 29 (Reuters) - The injury-hit Detroit Red Wings expect to be close to full strength when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One of the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock confirmed on Friday ...
Bylsma and Babcock know the game, and their players NHL.com
Stanley Cup Final Preview ESPN
Datsyuk, Draper still doubtful as Wings get set to face Penguins again The Canadian Press
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British 2012 soccer team set to be all English - guardian.co.uk


SkySports

British 2012 soccer team set to be all English
guardian.co.uk, UK
A British soccer team has not competed at the Olympics since 1960 but the Government is determined to have one at the London Games even if it is not representative of all the nations that make up the United Kingdom. Despite assurances from FIFA ...
Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe does not agree with all-English ... Mirror.co.uk
Scots drop veto to clear way for English 2012 side Daily Mail
Nationalist calls on SFA chief to resign over British Olympic team ... The Herald
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