Friday, April 15, 2011

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For Raúl, New Team but Same Success

When Raúl González moved from Real Madrid to Schalke last summer, it was fair to assume that Champions League finals were a thing of his past, but his team just keeps marching on.

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The Game Is American, but the View, Alpine

Soccer is Switzerland’s most popular spectator sport, followed by ice hockey, but fans say that football may be third, though it was introduced less than 30 years ago.

Anger Over Decision to Shrink World Cup Cricket Field

The International Cricket Council's decision to exclude everybody but the 10 test-playing nations from the 2015 tournament was a "kick in the teeth for all associate members," said one official.

Two Old Pros Lead the Way for Manchester United

Alex Ferguson, the longtime manager, and Ryan Giggs, the veteran midfielder, share a hunger for even more success with the team, which beat Chelsea in the Champions League.

Light Practice Puts Serena Williams on the Road Back

A 13-time Grand Slam singles champion was back on the practice court for the first time since February.

Ovechkin Scores Less, but Capitals Aspire to More

If the Capitals are to beat the Rangers in the first round of the playoffs, Alex Ovechkin must dazzle, and play defense.

Preseason Scheduled Despite Lockout

The N.F.L. announced its preseason schedule — for games that may never be played.

Rafael Nadal Returns to Hunting Ground

The king of clay returns to his favorite surface this week with the usual challengers lining up to try to dethrone him.

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SPORTS REPLAY: APRIL 14

The day in sports, from major league baseball to Europa League action.

BASEBALL

Dodgers' Pitching Ripped in 9-5 Loss to Cardinals
A's Pitchers Lose Control in 3-0 Loss to Tigers
Lee Shines as Phillies Blank Nationals
Pujols Homers in Cardinals' 9-5 Win Over Dodgers
Tigers' Pitching Solid in 3-0 Win Over Athletics
Lack of Run Support Leaves Astros' Moseley Winless
Twins Catcher Mauer Placed on Disabled List With Leg Weakness
Slumping Mariners Lose 5-1 at Kansas City
Judging of Bonds Has Just Begun
Sloppy Mets Make a Mess of Their First Homestand
BASKETBALL

Smoke. No Fire.
Bryant Should Have Been Forced to Sit
Jackson’s Farewell Tour Could End Where It Began
Lakers' Road to Repeat May Go Through Chicago
Spurs' Ginobili Doubtful for Playoff Opener
Rockets Look to Rebuild Again After Bad Finish
AP Source: NBA Fines Lakers, Jackson $75,000 Each
Guard Deron Williams Eager to Stay With the Nets
Rose Anxious as Playoffs Start
Cavaliers Survive Season of Extremes
Lynx Sign Maya Moore, First Pick in WNBA Draft
Sacramento Mayor Makes Pitch to Keep the Kings
Timberwolves Look to Grow Up in the Offseason
Could Cambage Be the Shock's Kevin Durant?
AP Source: Pistons' Coach Kuester Safe for Now

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