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Done deal: Carlisle, Mavs have verbal agreement 9 May 08, 23:44 ET AP - Rick Carlisle will be the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a decision expected for nearly a week but slowed by contract negotiations. more Lamb lifts Twins past Red Sox 7-6 with 2-run single 9 May 08, 23:44 ET AP - Struggling Mike Lamb lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night with a two-run single in the ninth inning against Jonathan Papelbon, who blew his second consecutive save opportunity. more Igawa struggles as Yankees fall to Tigers 9 May 08, 23:38 ET Reuters - Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa's first major league start of the season ended in defeat as the New York Yankees fell to a 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. more Rollins activated by Phillies 9 May 08, 23:31 ET AP - Jimmy Rollins found his stroke in a hurry. more Brother of Jets safety fatally shot in Florida 9 May 08, 23:17 ET AP - The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987. more Stewart takes wreck-filled Darlington 9 May 08, 23:09 ET AP - All it took was his first Darlington Raceway victory to bring out Tony Stewart's softer side. more Pudge, Rogers help Tigers hold off Yankees 6-5 9 May 08, 22:51 ET AP - Kenny Rogers pitched into the seventh inning and Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and drove in a pair of runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-5 Friday night. more Pittsburgh win playoff opener against Flyers 9 May 08, 22:46 ET Reuters - The Pittsburgh Penguins won the opening game of their NHL playoff with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. more New Bayern boss Klinsmann casts eye on league finale 9 May 08, 20:35 ET AFP - New coach Jurgen Klinsmann will be an interested observer when Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich face relegation-candidates Duisburg on Saturday as he looks to finalise his squad for next year. more Pressure on Lyon in French title race 9 May 08, 20:31 ET AFP - Defending champions Lyon have the chance to move within one game of a seventh successive French league title when they play third-placed Nancy on Saturday. more Padres release outfielder Edmonds 9 May 08, 18:15 ET Reuters - The San Diego Padres released former All-Star Jim Edmonds on Friday after the 37-year-old center fielder struggled during the first month of the season. more Packers release Koren Robinson 9 May 08, 18:15 ET AP - The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time. more Kolzig confirms he won't play again for Capitals 9 May 08, 18:09 ET AP - When Olie Kolzig removed his nameplate from the Washington Capitals' locker room after their last playoff game, then skipped a mandatory meeting the next morning, everyone figured his time with the team was over. more Web cams new tool in college football recruiting 9 May 08, 17:59 ET AP - Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches. more Fast and messy Indy 500 pole qualifying in forecast 9 May 08, 17:38 ET AP - In the past, there was usually little strategy involved in trying to win the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Just hold the gas pedal down and drive. more Lilly pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Diamondbacks 9 May 08, 17:24 ET AP - Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. more Seattle's Sexson banned for charging pitcher 9 May 08, 17:12 ET Reuters - Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson on Friday was suspended for six games for charging Texas pitcher Kason Gabbard during Thursday's 5-0 victory by the Rangers. more Hamlin hits wall at Darlington 9 May 08, 17:10 ET AP - Sprint Cup star Denny Hamlin, who won the past two Nationwide Series events at Darlington Raceway, hit the wall during qualifying and did not make Friday night's Nationwide race. more Sexson banished for six games for inciting brawl 9 May 08, 17:07 ET AFP - Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson was suspended six games by Major League Baseball here Friday, one day after inciting a benches-clearing brawl in a game against the Texas Rangers. more Federer ousted by Stepanek, Djokovic through 9 May 08, 16:41 ET Reuters - Roger Federer's preparations for the French Open suffered a further blow when he was beaten in straight sets in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters by unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek on Friday. more MLB suspends Mariners slugger Sexson for 6 games 9 May 08, 16:21 ET AP - Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night. more Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go their separate ways 9 May 08, 15:50 ET AP - Joel Quenneville is out as coach of the Avalanche after three seasons, a week after Colorado was swept out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings. more Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals 9 May 08, 14:31 ET AP - Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. more Players unhappy as Spain choose Madrid for Davis Cup semi 9 May 08, 14:25 ET Reuters - The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) went against the wishes of the players and chose Madrid as the venue for their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States in September. more Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah 9 May 08, 14:25 ET AP - The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get. more Rookie Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500 9 May 08, 13:58 ET AP - Rookie driver Alex Lloyd hit the wall hard during practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Friday. more Roger Federer upset by Radek Stepanek in Rome Masters 9 May 08, 13:55 ET AP - Roger Federer lost again, falling to 27th-ranked Radek Stepanek 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals. more Madrid picked as venue for Spain's Davis Cup semifinal with United States 9 May 08, 13:42 ET Canadian Press - BARCELONA, Spain - The Spanish tennis federation chose Madrid's bullring Friday as the venue for the Davis Cup semifinal series against the United States. more Pirates trade for OF Michaels 9 May 08, 13:09 ET AP - The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Jason Michaels and cash from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday for a player to be named. more Netminder Kolzig leaving NHL Capitals after 17 years: report 9 May 08, 12:51 ET AFP - Olaf Kolzig, a goaltender for the Washington Capitals for 17 years, will leave the National Hockey League team after being benched for French netminder Cristobal Huet late this season. more Farnsworth's suspension cut from 3 games to 1 9 May 08, 12:46 ET AP - Kyle Farnsworth's suspension was cut from three games to one Friday by Major League Baseball following an appeal by the New York Yankees reliever. more NASCAR claims electrical fire caused fatal plane crash 9 May 08, 12:23 ET AP - NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim. more Fans long to have their ashes scattered on sporting sites 9 May 08, 11:51 ET AP - Even though he's only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium. more NFL reviewing new tapes in Patriots 'Spygate' scandal 9 May 08, 09:26 ET AFP - Former New England employee Matt Walsh has handed over eight tapes to the National Football League reportedly showing the Patriots stole opponents' offensive as well as defensive signals. more NHL Flyers defenseman Timonen out indefinitely 9 May 08, 09:22 ET AFP - The Philadelphia Flyers' National Hockey League title hopes took a blow with the news that defenseman Kimmo Timonen will be out indefinitely with a foot injury. more Red Sox assert themselves against Detroit 9 May 08, 03:33 ET AP - Kevin Youkilis and the Boston Red Sox asserted themselves against a fellow contender. Not that the Detroit Tigers put up much of a fight. more Webb goes the distance to improve to 8-0 9 May 08, 03:26 ET AP - Brandon Webb is talking with the Arizona Diamondbacks about a new contract and building his case for more cash at the same time. more Federal judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4 million 9 May 08, 02:46 ET AP - A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge - and the resulting impact on his career - prevented him from repaying the loan. more Pistons' Billups still sore; unsure he can go in Game 4 9 May 08, 02:44 ET AP - Chauncey Billups said Thursday he was still sore, a night after he was forced to leave the Pistons' loss to Orlando in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a strained right hamstring. more Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs 9 May 08, 02:42 ET AP - Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. more Parker, Ginobili both score 31; Spurs beat Hornets in Game 3 9 May 08, 02:41 ET AP - There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. more Rangers, Mariners scuffle in Texas' 5-0 win 9 May 08, 02:29 ET AP - Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. more Garcia builds early lead with 6-under 66 at The Players 9 May 08, 02:06 ET AP - The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a 7-iron and the ball never left its target. more Wins for Celtics and Spurs in playoffs 9 May 08, 01:27 ET Reuters - The Boston Celtics opened up a 2-0 lead in their playoff against Cleveland on Thursday while defending champions San Antonio clawed their way back into their series with New Orleans after a 110-99 win. more Parise, US beat Germany 6-4 at world hockey championship 9 May 08, 01:06 ET AP - Zach Parise's power-play goal with 8:57 remaining snapped a tie and gave the United States a 6-4 victory over Germany in a qualifying-round game at the world hockey championship on Thursday night. more Customers wait hours for 23-cent pizzas in Ohio 9 May 08, 01:03 ET AP - Maybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James. more Mariners' Sexson ejected after charging mound against Texas 9 May 08, 00:56 ET AP - Richie Sexson charged the mound and flung his helmet at Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard after the left-hander threw a pitch eye-high to the Seattle Mariners first baseman in the fourth inning of Thursday night's game. more Detroit romp to win over Dallas in Western opener 9 May 08, 00:46 ET Reuters - The Detroit Red Wings earned a convincing 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals opener on Thursday. more

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