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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:42:00 GMT
Reuters - ROME, March 18 (Reuters) - Wesley Sneijder deserves much of the credit for Inter Milan's surge towards a possible Champions League-Serie A double.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:25:00 GMT

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts after defeating John Isner. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill)The Canadian Press - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Rafael Nadal restored order on a day of upsets with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 fourth-round victory over big-serving American John Isner at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, after Novak Djokovic and Elena Dementieva were ousted.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:59:00 GMT
Reuters - PARIS, March 18 (Reuters) - France are back on the big stage with two teams in the Champions League last eight for the first time since 2004 after Girondins Bordeaux beat Olympiakos Piraeus and Olympique Lyon shocked Real Madrid.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, serves to John Isner during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Indian Wells, Calif. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill)The Canadian Press - Here are the sports results from Wednesday.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:59:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - PARIS - French police say a fan of the Paris Saint-Germain football team has died after weeks in a coma following an attack by rival PSG supporters.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:49:00 GMT

Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard at Moulineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Alberto Aquilani intends to make up for lost time by playing a crucial role as Liverpool look to salvage their season, but may have to sit out Thursday's crucial Europa League clash with Lille after picking up a virus.  Photo:Paul Ellis/AFP AFP - LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Alberto Aquilani intends to make up for lost time by playing a crucial role as Liverpool look to salvage their season, but may have to sit out Thursday's crucial Europa League clash with Lille after picking up a virus.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:48:00 GMT
Reuters - SYDNEY, March 18 (Reuters) - Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief Ben Buckley has said the Socceroos deserve criticism if they do not target a quarter-final spot at this year's World Cup finals.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:42:00 GMT
Reuters - MADRID, March 18 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has put Barcelona back on track in Europe and at home with eight goals in their last four matches and coach Pep Guardiola will be hoping the magic spell continues in La Liga action this weekend.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:38:00 GMT
Reuters - PARIS, March 18 (Reuters) - A Paris St Germain fan who fell into a coma after being beaten up by supporters from a rival group last month has died, the France's Interior minister said on Thursday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:36:00 GMT

Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi runs with the ball during the Serie A Italian football match against Siena at Turin Olympic Stadium. Injuries to first choice goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and his deputy Alex Manninger will once again force Juve to start with 39-year-old third reserve Antonio Chimenti.  Photo:Damien Meyer/AFP AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has warned his side not to give up their Europa League dream without a fight when they face Italian giants Juventus in Thursday's last 16 second leg tie.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:33:00 GMT
Reuters - KAWASAKI, Japan, March 18 (Reuters) - North Korea have nothing to lose at the World Cup and will be playing to "revive the glory" of their dream run to the 1966 quarter-finals, striker Jong Tae-se told Reuters in an interview.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:55:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow's Japanesse midfielder Keisuke Honda is pictured during their UEFA Champions League match against Sevilla, on March 16, at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla. Japan and CSKA Moscow midfielder Honda's goal-scoring run in European football has given a big boost to the Blue Samurai's World Cup build-up after a recent crisis.  Photo:Cristina Quicler/AFP AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Japan and CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda's goal-scoring run in European football has given a big boost to the Blue Samurai's World Cup build-up after a recent crisis.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:37:00 GMT

Movie stars Hugh Grant (pictured in 2008) and Matthew McConaughey will headline a bevy of celebrities taking part in a new tournament in China that will offer the richest individual prize in Asian golf.  Photo:Ed Jones/AFPAFP - BEIJING (AFP) - Movie stars Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey will headline a bevy of celebrities taking part in a new tournament in China that will offer the richest individual prize in Asian golf.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:31:00 GMT
Reuters - March 17 (Reuters) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday. Group 1 Cerro Porteno (PAR) 0 Corinthians (BRA) 1 Group 2 Monterrey (MEX) 2 Once Caldas (COL) 2 Group 8 Universidad de Chile (CHI) 2 Flamengo (BRA) 1 Caracas FC (VEN) 0 Universidad Catolica (CHI) 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts Group 1 1 Corinthians 3 2 1 0 4 2 7 2 Racing CM 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 3 Independiente Medellin 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 4 Cerro Porteno 3 0 1 2 2 4 1 Group 2 1 Once Caldas 4 2 2 0 7 4 8 2 Sao Paulo 3 2 0 1 5 2 6 3 Monterrey 4 1 2 1 5 6 5 4 Nacional A. 3 0 0 3 1 6 0 Group 3 1 Alianza Lima 4 3 0 1 11 6 9 2 Juan Aurich 4 2 0 2 7 9 6 3 Estudiantes 3 1 1 1 6 5 4 4 Bolivar 3 0 1 2 1 5 1 Group 4 1 Libertad 3 2 1 0 6 0 7 2 Universitario 3 2 1 0 4 1 7 3 Lanus 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 4 Blooming 3 0 0 3 2 10 0 Group 5 1 Cerro 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 2 Internacional 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 3 Deportivo Quito 2 0 1 1 1 3 1 4 Emelec 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Group 6 1 Nacional M. 4 2 2 0 7 4 8 2 Banfield 4 2 1 1 8 6 7 3 Morelia 4 1 1 2 3 5 4 4 Deportivo Cuenca 4 1 0 3 6 9 3 Group 7 1 Velez Sarsfield 3 2 1 0 4 1 7 2 Cruzeiro 3 1 1 1 6 5 4 3 Colo Colo 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 4 Deportivo Italia 3 0 1 2 2 4 1 Group 8 1 Universidad de Chile 3 2 1 0 5 3 7 2 Flamengo 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 3 Universidad Catolica 3 0 2 1 2 4 2 4 Caracas FC 3 0 1 2 1 4 1
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:27:00 GMT
Reuters - INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday, upset 7-5 6-3 by big-serving Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the fourth round.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:20:00 GMT
Reuters - March 17 (Reuters) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday. Cerro Porteno (PAR) 0 Corinthians (BRA) 1 Group 8 Universidad de Chile (CHI) 2 Flamengo (BRA) 1 Caracas FC (VEN) 0 Universidad Catolica (CHI) 0
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:19:00 GMT
Reuters - DENVER (Reuters) - Rene Bourque scored twice to help the Calgary Flames hold off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday for a first win over their Northwest Division rivals in five attempts this season.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:18:00 GMT
Reuters - March 17 (Reuters) - Summaries of South American Libertadores Cup matches on Wednesday:
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:15:00 GMT

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates her victory over Zheng Jie of China at the Indian Wells WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California March 17, 2010. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueReuters - INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki resisted a sizzling baseline display from China's Zheng Jie to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a hard-fought 6-4 4-6 6-1 victory on Wednesday.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:05:00 GMT

English actor Hugh Grant watches his tee shot during the first round of the Dunhill Links Championship at the Kingsbarns course in Fife, Scotland, October 7, 2004. REUTERS/Darren StaplesReuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - Male and female golfers will compete for Asia's richest individual prize of $1.28 million at the new Mission Hills Star Trophy, a Celebrity Pro-Am tournament that will debut in Hainan, China in October.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:57:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - The Calgary Flames needed a big win to give their playoff chances a boost.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:56:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - Chris Bosh remained confident despite a poor shooting performance, and it paid off when he hit a clutch jumper to stop the Toronto Raptors' worrying slide.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:56:00 GMT

Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland returns a forehand to Elena Dementieva of Russia during the BNP Paribas Open on March 17, in Indian Wells, California. Radwanska won 6-4, 6-3.  Photo:Jeff Gross/AFPAFP - INDIAN WELLS, California (AFP) - Croatian veteran Ivan Ljubicic ousted a weary world number two Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 as defending champion Rafael Nadal booked his quarter-final berth at the BNP Paribas Open.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:36:00 GMT
Reuters - ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - San Antonio's Tim Duncan had a night to forget as the Spurs slumped to a 110-84 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:34:00 GMT

Juventus' David Trezeguet (centre) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Fulham during their UEFA Europa League 1st leg round of 16 match on March 11, at Olympic stadium in Turin. An injury crisis at Juventus has boosted Fulham's hopes of overturning a 3-1 deficit in their 2nd leg match against the Italians on Thursday.  Photo:Damien Meyer/AFPAFP - PARIS (AFP) - An injury crisis at Juventus has boosted Fulham's hopes of overturning a 3-1 deficit in their Europa League last-16 second leg match against the Italians on Thursday.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:12:00 GMT
Reuters - BUENOS AIRES, March 17 (Reuters) - A Ronaldo strike gave Corinthians a 1-0 win over Cerro Porteno but Flamengo went down 2-1 to Universidad de Chile on a night of mixed fortunes for Brazilian sides in the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:02:00 GMT

Cleveland Cavaliers captured their second consecutive Central Division title Wednesday by beating Indiana 99-94. LeBron James (pictured on March 3) had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland who became the first team to clinch their division this National Basketball Association season.  Photo:Jim Mcisaac/AFPAFP - CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - Cleveland Cavaliers captured their second consecutive Central Division title Wednesday by beating Indiana 99-94.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:34:00 GMT

Lauren Woolstencroft of Canada celebrates her gold medal win following her 2nd run of the women's giant slalom standing event at the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardThe Canadian Press - WHISTLER, B.C. - Standing at the top of the podium never gets old for alpine skier Lauren Woolstencroft, just harder.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:17:00 GMT

Calgary Flames winger Eric Nystrom (23) celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Steve Staios in the first period past Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (not seen) in their NHL hockey game in Denver March 17, 2010. REUTERS/Rick WilkingReuters - DENVER (Reuters) - Rene Bourque scored twice to help the Calgary Flames hold off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday for a first win over their Northwest Division rivals in five attempts this year.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:09:00 GMT

Tiger Woods makes a statement about cheating on his wife in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods' planned return to the Masters golfing series after four months of self-imposed exile, will create a circus atmosphere that will test his ability to perform under maximum pressure, PGA Tour players said.  Photo:Sam Greenwood/AFP AFP - PHILADELPHIA (AFP) - Tiger Woods' return at the Masters after four months of self-imposed exile, will create a circus atmosphere that will test his ability to perform under maximum pressure, PGA Tour players said.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:29:00 GMT

Ernie Els of S.Africa holds the Gene Sarazen Cup trophy with Tim Finchem, Commissioner of the PGA Tour, after winning the 2010 WGC-CA Championship at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral, on March 14. Software giant CA Inc. has ended its sponsorship with the Tour leaving the tour's World Golf Championship at Doral without its main financial backer.  Photo:Doug Benc/AFP AFP - PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (AFP) - Software giant CA Inc. has ended its sponsorship with the PGA Tour leaving the tour's World Golf Championship at Doral without its main financial backer.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:20:00 GMT

This White House photo shows US President Barack Obama playing basketball in New York City, in 2009. The president, who is a avid basketball fan, is picking top seeded University of Kansas to beat Kentucky for the national US college basketball championship.  Photo:Pete Souza/AFP AFP - LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Leave it up to the President of the United States to be the one to make sense of March Madness.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:02:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors forwards Chris Bosh pumps his fist as he runs off the court after scoring the game winning basket against the Atlanta Hawks in fourth quarter NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday March 17, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnThe Canadian Press - TORONTO - Chris Bosh was having one of those nights: his shot was off, he wasn't getting to the free-throw line and he found himself in foul trouble for most of the game.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT
Reuters - LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Manchester United will be the ones on red alert when Liverpool turn up at Old Trafford on Sunday for a Premier League match neither side can afford to lose.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:52:00 GMT
Reuters - MIAMI (Reuters) - A proposed change to the rules governing overtime in NFL playoff games could see teams having to do more than win the coin toss and kick a field goal to secure victory.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:42:39 GMT
CBC - After losing two straight games with playoff hopes on the line, the Calgary Flames were feeling the heat in Colorado on Wednesday night.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:34:00 GMT

New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias (R) celebrates his goal past Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (C) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, March 17, 2010. REUTERS/Mike SegarReuters - NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils had plenty to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day after they beat Pittsburgh 5-2 to tie the Penguins for the lead at the top of the Atlantic Division on Wednesday.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:33:00 GMT

Scotland's lock and captain Alastair Kellock (left) is tackled by Italy's Mauro Bergamasco during their Six Nations match at the Flaminio stadium in Rome, on February 27. Kellock has warned Ireland's Triple Crown-chasing squad to brace themselves for a massive battle in the last Six Nations game at Croke Park on Saturday.  Photo:Andreas Solaro/AFP AFP - EDINBURGH (AFP) - Scotland lock Alastair Kellock has warned Ireland's Triple Crown-chasing squad to brace themselves for a massive battle in the last Six Nations game at Croke Park.


Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:33:00 GMT
Reuters - MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he returns to competition, while one of the PGA Tour's most senior players urged America to forgive the scandal-hit golfer.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:24:40 GMT
CBC - CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Wednesday's top NHL performers.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:14:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Allan Green has waited his entire career for a world title shot, and he's not pleased that he'll have to keep waiting.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:22:00 GMT

President Barack Obama Wednesday implicitly welcomed Tiger Woods' (pictured in 2009) announced return to the links next month, by calling him 'a terrific golfer' during a television interview.  Photo:Robyn Beck/AFPAFP - WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama Wednesday implicitly welcomed Tiger Woods' announced return to the links next month, by calling him "a terrific golfer" during a television interview.


Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:51:00 GMT
Reuters - BARCELONA, March 17 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's brilliance sent holders Barcelona through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 dismantling of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:47:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - The First Fan appears to be a big fan of basketball programs from Kansas.
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:46:00 GMT
Reuters - BARCELONA, March 17 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi earned himself comparisons with sporting greats Diego Maradona and Michael Jordan after the Barcelona forward's brilliant performance in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:35:00 GMT

Novak Djokovic of Serbia wipes his brow during his match against Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia at the Indian Wells ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, March 17, 2010. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokReuters - INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Second-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday, upset 7-5 6-3 by big-serving Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the fourth round.


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