Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sports

More Than an Exciting Race

Barcelona itself remains the star attraction as fans flock to Catalonia for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Spanish Curves to Put New Rules to the Test

Recent efforts to facilitate overtaking may prove difficult at procession-friendly track in Barcelona.

Armstrong Accused of Drug Use by Ex-Teammate

Tyler Hamilton told CBS that he saw Lance Armstrong inject himself with a performance-enhancing drug.

The End of a Brilliant, if Not Spotless, Career

Shane Warne, 42, is about to play his last game of top-level cricket, drawing to a close a hugely successful career that was blighted by drug use and gambling-driven corruption.

On Soccer

For the Relegated, the Party Never Ends Well

Avram Grant lost his job with West Ham after his team was relegated on Sunday, and now five other teams are fighting to avoid the move down.

Established Course Sends 2018 Ryder Cup to France

France will become only the second country in continental Europe to stage the Ryder Cup after Spain in 1997.

Mystery Remains in Death of Marathon Champion

There were conflicting reports about why Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya, the Olympic champion, jumped from a balcony on Sunday.

Rugby Considers Japan as Market for Growth

Japan will be the first country outside rugby’s traditional base to host the World Cup in 2019, and executives are hoping to create a fan base in the country.

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Photo Replay: May 19

The day in sports included preparations for the Preakness Stakes and the French Open, and a crash in practice for the coming Indianapolis 500.

SOCCER

A Season Interrupted
Moenchengladbach Beats Bochum With Late Goal
Real Madrid Agree to Sign Altintop From Bayern
Croat Gets Over 5 Years in Jail for Match Fixing
Real Madrid to Play Philadelphia Union on July 23
O'Reilly, US Women Top Japan 2-0 in Exhibition
England Gambling With Wilshere's Health-Wenger
English FA to Abstain From FIFA Presidential Vote
English FA Will Abstain From FIFA President Vote
Udinese and Lazio Seek Fourth Against Party Teams
BASEBALL

Nothing New as No-Hit Bid Again Teases Mets
Hunter’s Blunder Gives Mariners a Win
Mets Looked at Fraud Coverage for Madoff Stakes
Trustee: Mets Tried to Buy Fraud Insurance
Dodgers' Ethier Snapped Giving Obscene Gesture
Cubs Visit Fenway for 1st Time Since 1918 Series
Giambi Homers First 3 Times Up
Braves Recall RHP Asencio, Option RHP Teheran
Indians DH Travis Hafner Still Out With Hurt Side
Astros' Offense Quiet in 4-2 Loss to Cardinals
ICE HOCKEY

Thrashers Appear Poised to Relocate to Winnipeg
Ducks Sign 1st-Round Pick Emerson Etem
Bergeron Returns to Lineup
Blackhawks, Crawford Agree to 3-Year Deal
Sharks Try to Regain Composure in Conference Final
Blackhawks Ink Netminder Crawford to Three-Year Deal
Canucks' Samuelsson Out After Surgery
Red Wings Assistant Brad McCrimmon Won't Be Back
Vancouver Slam San Jose 7-3 in Playoff Win
Canucks Rout Sharks 7-3 for 2-0 Lead in Series
BASKETBALL

Sun Rout Chinese National Team
Liberty Open Camp With New Coach, Venue
Yao Wants to Stay With Rockets
Haslem Delivers at Ideal Time for Heat _ Again
Duke's Irving Skipping On-Court Tests at Combine
Fate Hands Cavaliers the No. 1 Overall Pick
Dear Diary, I Want to Belong
Dennis Rodman Returns to United Center
Nowitzki and the Mavericks Still in Attack Mode Against the Thunder
The Heat Surges Late and Gains a Split in Chicago
Late James Magic Pushes Heat Past Bulls
Bulls Go Cold Against Heat
James Owns Crunch Time as Heat Top Bulls in Game 2
Rodman Back in Chicago for Bulls-Heat
Jazz Expecting Immediate Boost With No. 3 Pick
AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Goodell Leans on Fords for Their Labor Experience
Giants Owner Warns of Chaos
Jury Sides With Panthers' Beason in Civil Trial
NFLPA Head: Lockout Isn't About 'Shut Up and Play'
Redskins QB Battle Goes on, Even During Lockout
Lions Say Their Workouts Are Best in the League
Time to Cut Back on Playbooks
Raiders Employees Sell Tickets to Avoid Pay Cuts
In Wake of Ruling, Possibility of Progress in N.F.L. Lockout
Browns Dismiss Jerry Butler

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