PGA Tour drops Singh case

The PGA Tour has announced that it will not be taking any action against Vijay Singh for using a banned substance.

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Murray blasts Puerto order

Andy Murray has waded into the row over Operacion Puerto by blasting a Spanish court’s order that the evidence be destroyed as “a joke”.

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Zanetti facing six months out

Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has undergone successful surgery on his Achilles tendon and is expected to be out for around six months.

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Karlovic admitted to hospital

Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic is recovering in hospital in Miami after being admitted with viral meningitis.

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Predators forward Patric Hornqvist signs five-year, $21.5 million contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract.

Injuries limited Hornqvist to four goals and 10 assists in 24 games this season, but the 26-year-old has been one of the …

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Azpilicueta has twin targets

Chelsea right-back Cesar Azpilicueta is hoping to finish his first season at Stamford Bridge on a high with a top-three finish in the Premier League and victory in the Europa League final.

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Howell runs through Leics

Gloucestershire reached 31-2 in reply to Leicestershire’s 250 on day one at Grace Road.

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Sprained back forces Youkilis to disabled list

The Yankees have placed infielder Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain, replacing him on the active roster with infielder Corban Joseph.

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Super Kings soar again

Chennai Super Kings moved four points ahead at the top of the IPL table with a 37-run victory over Pune Warriors.

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Red Sox activate Hanrahan from disabled list

As expected, the Red Sox activated closer Joel Hanrahan from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Boston had previously optioned reliever Daniel Bard to Double-A Portland following Sunday’s victory to make room for Hanrahan on the 25-man roster.

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Predators sign Hornqvist to five-year extension

Patric Hornqvist beat the odds to play in the National Hockey League.

Now he has a lucrative, long-term contract to show for it.

The Nashville Predators on Tuesday announced the signing of Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million extension. …

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Tito refusing to give up hope

Tito Vilanova has promised his Barcelona players will give every ounce of effort in their bid to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.

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Bernstein part of FIFA panel

David Bernstein and Howard Webb will be part of FIFA’s new anti-racism Task Force.

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Brian Rolston retires after 17 NHL seasons

Brian Rolston, who won the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils as a rookie and went on to play in more than 1,200 games during a 17-season NHL career, retired Tuesday, the NHL Players’ Association announced.

Rolston did not play this season,…

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Salt Lake City ref in critical condition

A Salt Lake City man who was serving as a referee in a recreational

soccer game in Taylorsville is in a critical condition after being

punched by a teenager.

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Eurozone Unemployment Hits New Record High

Unemployment in the eurozone rises for the 23rd month in a row, as crucial parliamentary votes take place in Cyprus and Italy.

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Defensive game makes a catcher an All-Star

In the All-Star balloting, naturally enough, offensive production takes center stage. But catcher is a defense-first position. The best part of a great defensive catcher’s game may defy precise statistical measurement, but that doesn’t reduce his impact on the game.

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First month’s stats revealing, deceiving

April numbers are either instructive or destructive — the harbinger of bigger things to come or the creator of false hope and unnecessary stress.

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Airport Charges To Be Reduced In Shake-Up

Airlines are to be charged less by three major airports – including Heathrow – in a move that could lead to lower ticket prices.

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Major League Soccer match officials unionize

Major League Soccer’s referees and their assistants are

unionizing.

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Zabaleta earns Platt’s praise

Manchester City assistant manager David Platt believes Pablo Zabaleta fully deserves his place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

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With young core, prospects of new home in Brooklyn, Islanders’ present and future now bright

SYOSSET, N.Y. – Mark Streit is a rarity for the New York Islanders. The veteran defenceman is one of the few players, who when given the chance to go anywhere, actually chose to play on Long Island.

Nearly five years after he signed his free-…

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Equiduct wins stay of execution

Retail-focused platform has said it has won new backing from a consortium of investors, as first tipped by Financial News

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Soccer helped pave way for Collins

Soccer helped pave the way for Jason Collins.

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Norwich youngsters edge ahead

Norwich City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final in front of a crowd of 21,995 at Carrow Road.

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Netherlands: Queen Beatrix Handing Power To Son

Big crowds are anticipated in Amsterdam as Willem-Alexander becomes Europe’s youngest monarch, but some protests will be allowed.

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Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster has options open heading into off-season

CALGARY – Calgary Flames general manager Jay Feaster fully expected his club to make the playoffs in 2013.

When it instead became apparent Calgary would miss the post-season for the fourth straight season, Feaster was forced into some tough d…

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Dodig sets up Cilic clash

Ivan Dodig caused one of the early upsets at the BMW Open when he beat former champion Nikolay Davydenko 6-4 6-4 on Monday.

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Messaging Apps ‘Overtake’ Text Messages

Messages sent using smartphone services like WhatApp now outnumber traditional texts, according to a telecoms research group.

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Robson crashes out in Portugal

Laura Robson bowed out at the first hurdle at the WTA Portugal Open on Monday, losing to Ayumi Morita of Japan 6-2 7-5.

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Virgin Galactic Has First Rocket Test Flight

Space tourism edges closer as Virgin hails its first rocket-powered test flight as “history in the making”.

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Bundy prescribed PRP, six weeks’ rest

Orioles top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy saw renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday, and he received a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection and was prescribed rest for six weeks.

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Mariners add Stearns to coaching staff

The Mariners added John Stearns to their coaching staff Monday to serve as a seventh coach and a part-time replacement for Jeff Datz, Seattle’s third-base coach who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

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Boardroom Shake-Up Claims WPP Pay Chief

The chair of the pay committee is to step aside as the company tries to avert a new investor revolt, Sky News learns.

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Mandela Seen On TV For First Time In A Year

Former South African president Nelson Mandela appears frail as he poses next to members of the country’s ruling party the ANC.

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Kings XI come up just short

Rohit Sharma hit 79 not out from 39 balls as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by four runs in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

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Nill embracing challenge of turning Stars around

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars on Monday announced Jim Nill had been hired as the team’s new general manager. The move comes one day after Joe Nieuwendyk was let go after four seasons as the team’s GM.

Nill, 55, had worked in the Detroit Red Wings’…

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‘Missiles Fired At Passenger Jet Over Syria’

A passenger jet with 200 people on board is forced to take evasive action as it is targeted by two missiles, says Russian media.

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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay

The player wins praise from the White House after making history as the first openly gay and active male pro athlete in the US.

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Afridi left out by Pakistan

Pakistan have omitted experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi from their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Klopp relaxed over Real clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is confident his team will cope with the occasion when they take on Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening.

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Five storylines to watch entering National Hockey League post-season

After a truncated 48-game regular season, the NHL post-season has arrived. Here’s a look at five storylines to watch as the quest for the Stanley Cup begins:

CANADIAN TEAMS FACE OFF

The Montreal Canadiens struggled down the stretch but sti…

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Lennon awaits fate over ref

Neil Lennon faces an anxious wait to see if he will face any action after another clash with referee Euan Norris.

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Cook firm as Essex collapse

Alastair Cook stood between Hampshire and a rout as Essex teetered on 72-5 in reply to the visitors’ modest 197 all out at in the division two match at Chelmsford.

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Govt To Tender For Advisers In Royal Mail ‘Sale’

Business minister Michael Fallon says all options are on the table for the privatisation of the UK’s postal system.

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Hughes ton flattens Tykes

Chesney Hughes batted throughout the opening day for a career-best 171 not out as Derbyshire piled up 302-4 after being sent in by Yorkshire at Headingley.

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Adams’ powerful bat will impact games

When healthy once again, Matt Adams will likely take his place as a role player for St. Louis. However, he has the type of powerful bat that will impact the outcome of games.

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Chicago seventh-grader looks to break down barriers

Arsema Tesfai, a seventh-grader from Chicago, is one of four first-prize winners of the annual Breaking Barriers essay contest offered by MLB and Scholastic, and she’s got big dreams.

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Harry: No thoughts of leaving

Harry Redknapp says it has ‘not entered his mind’ to leave his position as Queens Park Rangers manager and he is focused on building a squad capable of winning promotion back to the Premier League.

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McCarthy happy at Portman Road

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy insists he is staying put at Portman Road after guiding Town to Championship safety.

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Collins comes out as gay

American basketball player Jason Collins has become the first active player in U.S. professional sports to publicly reveal that he is gay.

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Primark Payouts For Building Collapse Victims

Primark has said it will pay compensation to the victims of the Bangladesh textile factory disaster who worked for its supplier.

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Cineworld Braced For OFT Verdict Into Takeover

UK’s biggest cinema operator is braced for a full competition probe into its takeover of an arthouse chain, Sky News understands.

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Disappointment in ’13: Panthers begin with high hopes but finish with NHL’s worst record

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers began the season with lots of optimism. They end it with the worst record in the NHL.

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Yakupov named NHL Rookie of the Month for April

NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers right wing Nail Yakupov, who led all rookies with 11 goals and 15 points in 14 games, has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for April.

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Maness called up to join Cards’ struggling bullpen

The Cardinals’ problematic bullpen is getting a fresh face, as the club purchased the contract of right-hander Seth Maness on Monday morning.

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Struggling Blue Jays have time to reverse poor start

A poor April record is not how anyone envisioned this season starting out after the Blue Jays essentially went all-in this offseason with a series of blockbuster trades and free-agent signings. GM Alex Anthopoulos has to be concerned but at the same time, he is asking for patience.

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GB team heading for Umag

Great Britain’s Davis Cup play-off with Croatia will take place in Umag in September.

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World’s First Curved TV Sets Launched

Despite orders being taken in South Korea, UK consumers will have to wait to find out when the model will be available in Britain.

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‘Adonis’ Okoye excites 49ers

Lawrence Okoye made an immediate impression on San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh despite never playing a down before being offered a contract with the Super Bowl runners-up.

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Daredevil Dies In Zip-Line Ponytail Stunt

The world record holder was trying to cross the River Teesta on a 600ft zip-line suspended by his hair when he became entangled.

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Spamhaus Cyberattack: Man Arrested In Spain

A Dutchman is held in Spain in connection with last month’s unprecedented cyberattack that reportedly slowed down the internet.

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Tebow released by Jets

Tim Tebow’s troubled stay in New York came to an end on Monday when he was informed by the Jets that he was being released from the team.

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Kieswetter blow for Somerset

Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has been ruled out of action for up to six weeks after breaking his thumb.

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McCarthy makes Wolves claim

Mick McCarthy claims Wolves would have made at least the Championship play-offs had he been in charge at Molineux this season.

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Symonds: F1 is ‘really tough’

Marussia’s Pat Symonds believes that every Formula 1 team outside of the top four is currently experiencing financial concerns.

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Samba: I was not prepared

Queens Park Rangers defender Christopher Samba has admitted that he was not ready for the rigours of the Premier League when he agreed to join the club in January.

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Open exemptions scaled down

The number of exemptions into this summer’s Open Championship has been reduced, Royal & Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson has confirmed.

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Kubica confirms test run

Robert Kubica has confirmed having a recent run out in Mercedes’ Formula One simulator.

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Hollands returns lifts Powell

Charlton boss Chris Powell was delighted with the return of Danny Hollands in the 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough on Saturday.

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Root skippers England Lions

Yorkshire batsman Joe Root will captain the England Lions in their four-day clash against New Zealand next week.

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No panic from Swansea boss

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup believes his team’s recent winless run underlines their achievements from earlier in the season.

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UK Gas Hit As Norway Pipeline Supply Cut

A key North Sea pipeline is hit by an outage – with supplies possibly affected until May 6 – leading to fears over gas prices.

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Norman calls for blood tests

Greg Norman has called on golf’s governing bodies to introduce more comprehensive drug testing procedures after describing the current measures as “disgraceful”.

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Cheetah Claws Botswana President Ian Khama

An African leader’s spokesman says he was “not attacked” by a cheetah – but did need treatment after being hurt by the big cat.

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IMF Warns Asian Economies Of Overheat Risk

As investors pour money into South East Asia in search of better returns, the IMF issues a warning of overheating economies.

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Muirfield tougher for Open

Open Championship organisers have announced that Muirfield will be 158 yards longer when the tournament returns to the East Lothian links in July.

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Penguins, Blackhawks the heavy favourites as NHL playoffs set to begin

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Pittsburgh Penguins (1) vs New York Islanders (8)

Season series: Pittsburgh 4-1-0. Jan. 29, Islanders 4-1 at Pittsburgh; Feb. 5, Penguins 4-2 at New York; Mar. 10, Penguins 6-1 at Pittsburgh; Mar. 22, Penguins 4-1 at New…

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Ortiz filing for divorce, vows it won’t affect play

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has been hitting at a torrid pace since coming off the disabled list. This, even as he deals with a personal matter. Ortiz and his wife Tiffany are filing for a divorce. The couple has been married for nearly a decade after meeting when Ortiz was in the Minor Leagues.

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NYC Hit-And-Run Suspect: ‘Accidents Happen’

Julio Acevedo attempts to shift some of the blame for the crash which led to the deaths of a young couple and their unborn baby.

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Jol looks for summer signings

Fulham boss Martin Jol is ready for another summer of hard work in the transfer market as the Cottagers’ Premier League season limps to a close.

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Samaras wins Celtic fans award

Celtic forward Georgios Samaras has been voted Player of the Year by the club’s supporters at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.

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Bernie limits prize money

The team which finishes last in this year’s Constructors’ Championship will not receive any prize money, Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed.

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Greggs Shares Go Cold Over Profit Warning

Early 2013′s cold weather saw fewer people entering the high street baker, prompting the firm to issue a full-year profit warning.

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Prague Explosion Leaves Dozens Injured

A powerful explosion in the centre of Prague has injured up to 40 people and left others buried under rubble, police say.

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Hesson: Unfinished business

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson had warned that his side have “unfinished business” to attend to in England this summer.

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Greece Votes In New Law To Axe 15,000 Jobs

Greece’s notoriously bloated civil service is set for a major shake-up as jobs-for-life are cut, with thousands facing dismissal.

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Syrian Prime Minister Survives Bomb Attack

A car bomb in Damascus fails to injure its apparent target but does kill one of his bodyguards and seriously wounds two others.

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Suarez booed at PFA awards

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez’s name was booed twice at the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year awards on Sunday.

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Moody’s Raises Fears Over Italy Bailout Needs

A key rating agency voices concerns that the newly formed Italian government may not have the ability to overhaul its economy.

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Royal Hoax DJ To Appear At Suicide Hearing

Australian DJ Mel Greig says she is determined to answer “any questions” at the UK inquest of nurse Jacintha Saldanha.

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Aviles’ five RBIs help propel Tribe in nightcap

On Sunday night, Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes both played a key role in leading the Indians to a 10-3 rout of the Royals in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Kauffman Stadium.

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St. Louis wins second Art Ross trophy; Ovechkin claims third goal-scoring title

TORONTO – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Martin St. Louis won his second career Art Ross Trophy to become the oldest scoring champion in NHL history, while Capitals star Alex Ovechkin claimed his third Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy on Sunday.

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NHL playoff picture set after Senators top Bruins in final regular-season game

It took a day longer than expected, but the NHL’s playoff matchups finally are set.

And fans of the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer to see those teams meet again in the post-season.

The Ottawa S…

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Michael Jackson Trial Will Highlight Struggles

Largely off-limits testimony about the King Of Pop’s addiction issues is about to be heard as a civil trial gets under way.

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Crawford homers twice as Kershaw cruises

Clayton Kershaw tossed eight shutout innings, and Carl Crawford homered twice to lead the Dodgers past the Brewers, 2-0, at Dodger Stadium. It was the first time the Dodgers won a series at home since sweeping the Pirates in the first week of the season.

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Wenger defends aggression

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger defended the aggression shown by his players in the draw with Manchester United.

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Laudrup rues quick-fire goals

Michael Laudrup rued two quick-fire goals as Swansea lost to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Leicester claim BBL honours

Leicester Riders secured the treble after defeating Newcastle Eagles 68-57 to win the BBL Play-off Final at Wembley Arena.

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Schiavone wins in Marrakech

Francesca Schiavone secured her sixth title of her career and her first for a year with victory over Lourdes Dominguez Lino at the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Marrakech.

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County Championship Preview

England captain Alastair Cook returns to County Championship action on Monday as Essex look to get their first win of the season when Hampshire visit Chelmsford.

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Brilliant Rafa reigns in Spain

Rafael Nadal secured his eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years after dispatching Nicolas Almagro in straight sets.

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‘Tortured’ UK Trio Face Dubai Drugs Verdict

Three British men claim they were threatened with guns to their heads and in one case a horrific electric shock attack.

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Dallas Stars fire GM Joe Nieuwendyk after 4 seasons, set to name replacement Monday

DALLAS – The Dallas Stars have fired general manager Joe Nieuwendyk after four seasons, two coaches and no playoff appearances.

The Stars announced Nieuwendyk’s firing in a news release Sunday.

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Dallas Stars fire GM Joe Nieuwendyk replacement to be named Monday

DALLAS – Dallas Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk was fired on Sunday, the team announced in an official statement.

Nieuwendyk’s contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season.

“Joe Nieuwendyk has represented the Dal…

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Phillies’ Ruiz reinstated for series finale vs. Mets

The Phillies activated All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz from the restricted list Sunday. Ruiz served a 25-game suspension for testing positive for using an amphetamine.

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Super Kings go top

Michael Hussey scored 95 as Chennai Super Kings went top of the Indian Premier League table with a 14-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Montreal maintain top spot

Andres Romero and Marco Di Vaio scored in the second half, lifting

the Montreal Impact to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on

Saturday.

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Today’s MLB starting lineups: April 28

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

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Sharapova sizzles in Stuttgart

Maria Sharapova successfully defended her WTA Porsche Grand Prix title with a straight sets victory against China’s Li Na in Stuttgart.

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Wrexham reach play-off final

Wrexham booked their place in next Sunday’s Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final with a 3-1 victory over Kidderminster at Aggborough.

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Real wait on injured Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as an injury doubt for Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final second-leg against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

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Rosol claims maiden ATP title

Lukas Rosol claimed the first ATP Tour title of his career after a comfortable 6-3 6-2 victory against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy final.

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Italy Shooting: ‘Gunman Angry At Politicians’

A man is tackled to the ground after opening fire outside the new prime minister’s office, injuring two policemen.

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India Rape: Six-Year-Old Assaulted In Delhi

The assault in a public toilet comes days after the rape of a five-year-old led to big protests in the Indian capital.

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Kohli hits out at Mumbai fans

Virat Kohli has hit out at Mumbai fans for their behaviour during the IPL clash between the Indians and Bangalore Royal Challengers on Saturday.

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Marine Corps members take part in umpire camp

The fog was just lifting at Oceanside High School on Saturday morning when 18 members of the United States Marine Corps showed up to use their highly trained discipline to learn a new skill — baseball umpiring, from some of the game’s most experienced umpires.

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Thrilled Okoye signs with 49er

Lawrence Okoye has signed with the San Francisco 49ers after going unselected at the NFL Draft in New York.

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Fergie a fan of Lewandowski

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that he could move to bring Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski to Manchester United this summer.

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Ross’ sac fly lifts D-backs in 10 on wild night

A.J. Pollock took advantage of a Rockies’ miscue in the 10th inning and went on to score the winning run on Cody Ross’ sacrifice fly, lifting the D-backs to 3-2 victory over the Rockies at Chase Field

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NHL playoff picture in the West set; three East matchups come down to final day

The Stanley Cup playoff picture in the Western Conference is set, but five of the eight seedings in the East will come down to the final day of the regular season.

Sunday’s tilt between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins, originally schedu…

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Ovechkin in line for third Rocket Richard Trophy

Alex Ovechkin is in line to become the first three-time winner in the 13-year history of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.

Ovechkin was held without a goal in the Washington Capitals’ season-ending 3-2 overtime victory against the Boston Bru…

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Mariners’ Datz reveals battle with cancer

Mariners third-base coach Jeff Datz informed the team and the players on Saturday that he has cancer. Manager Eric Wedge, whose worked with Datz since 1998, expressed the team’s commitment to supporting its friend and colleague.

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‘Temple Of Football’ Reopens After $500m Facelift

Dogged by construction delays and protests, Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium which will host the 2014 World Cup finally reopens.

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Rodgers wants to move forward

Brendan Rodgers wants to move on from Luis Suarez’s 10-match ban after praising Liverpool’s ‘brilliant’ performance in the 6-0 mauling of Newcastle United.

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Clough furious at officials

Derby manager Nigel Clough was furious with all the officials after his team lost 2-1 at Blackpool.

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Ricin Letters Probe: Police Charge Man

The move comes days after authorities dropped charges against another Mississippi man suspected of mailing poisoned letters.

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Mumbai crush RCB

Mumbai Indians produced a solid team effort to beat IPL leaders Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

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Schiavone stays on course

Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone reached the final of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Marrakech with victory over Chanelle Scheepers on Saturday.

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Nadal sets up Almagro final

The final of the Barcelona Open will be an all-Spanish showdown after Rafael Nadal and Nicolas Almagro advanced through their respective semi-finals on Saturday.

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Italy: New Government Ends Political Deadlock

Weeks after an inconclusive vote, Italy gets a government led by leftist moderate Enrico Letta and backed by Silvio Berlusconi.

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Patched-up Yankees a fun group to watch

Despite numerous injuries to star players, the Yankees have managed to more than hold their own thanks to a group of veteran fill-ins who simply know how to get the job done.

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Zimmerman, Ramos to return from DL soon

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Wilson Ramos hope to be activated by the Nationals sometime next week.

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Capitals sign goaltender Michal Neuvirth to 2-year, $5M contract extension

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year, $5 million contract extension.

Neuvirth will make $2.4 million next season and $2.6 million in 2014-15 in the deal announced by the Capitals on Sat…

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Late Tax Returns Mean HMRC Fines For Many

HM Revenue and Customs is about to make hundreds of thousands of people pay for not completing their tax returns on time.

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Boeing Dreamliner Passenger Flights Resume

Ethiopian Airlines is the world’s first carrier to resume flying the troubled Boeing 787 passenger jet, with a flight to Kenya.

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Rapids-Dynamo Preview

After snapping their two-game losing streak on the road, the

Houston Dynamo look to make more history back on their home turf

while keeping pace atop the Eastern Conference standings.

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Ipswich secure safety with win

Impressive Ipswich put the finishing touches to Championship safety as they brushed aside Birmingham in style at Portman Road with a 3-1 win.

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Zabaleta: We want title back

Pablo Zabaleta hopes Manchester City will come back stronger next season after surrendering the Premier League title to Mancheter United.

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Rosol stuns Simon in Bucharest

Surprise package Lukas Rosol stunned three-time champion Gilles Simon to set up a BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy final against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in Bucharest.

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Aussie duo star for Royals

James Faulkner took 5-30 and Shane Watson hit 98 not out as Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in Jaipur.

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Capitals sign Neuvirth to two-year extension

ARLINGTON Va. — The Washington Capitals announced Saturday they have re-signed goaltender Michal Neuvirth to a two-year, $5 million contract extension.

Neuvirth will earn $2.4 million in 2013-14 and $2.6 million in 2014-15.

“We have been ta…

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Today’s MLB starting lineups: April 27

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

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MLB.TV offers exciting action on Free Preview Sunday

Catch all the action in Major League Baseball on Sunday with a free preview of MLB.TV.

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Rangers secure away victory

Rangers held off a spirited challenge from East Stirling to secure a 4-2 victory at Ochilview in their final away game of the season.

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City too slick for Hammers

Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 triumph over West Ham United in their first match since being deposed as Premier League champions.

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Monday return date for Swann

Graeme Swann has given England a huge boost by confirming he will return to action in the County Championship next week.

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Larrazabal likes it tough

After a best-of-the-day 68, Pablo Larrazabal is relishing the testing conditions at the Ballantine’s Championship.

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North Korea: American On Trial In Pyongyang

An American faces trial as South Korea pulls out workers from a joint industrial zone in the North amid soaring tensions.

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Bangkok circuit plans approved

A night race around the streets of Bangkok moved a step closer after the government confirmed circuit plans had been approved for a Grand Prix of Thailand in 2015.

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Dodgers’ M. Ellis leaves game with quad injury

Mark Ellis left Friday’s game against the Brewers after five innings due to a strained right quad, and could be headed to the disabled list. The second baseman will have an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.

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Cashner impressive to win duel with Giants, Lincecum

Andrew Cashner allowed one run over six innings and retired the final 12 hitters he faced on Friday night as the Padres edged the Giants, 2-1, at Petco Park.

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Carrick flattered by credit

Manchester United’s Michael Carrick has admitted his nomination for PFA Player of the Year has topped a ‘wonderful season’.

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Yanga-Mbiwa: Confidence high

Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa insists he is not concerned by relegation as confidence at the club is high.

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Noren takes one stroke lead

Sweden’s Alex Noren birdied the final hole to take a one-shot lead after round three of the Ballantine’s Championship.

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Ten Years Of Downloads For Pioneering iTunes

The online service is credited with changing the way we discover and listen to music and reviving the singles market.

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Anthony puts Knicks on brink

Carmelo Anthony poured in 26 points to take the New York Knicks to the verge of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

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Gregorius exits after taking pitch to the head

D-backs shortstop Didi Gregorius was hit in the helmet by a 93-mph fastball from Rockies reliever Josh Outman in the seventh inning of Arizona’s 6-3 loss on Friday night at Chase Field.

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Anibal enters Tigers lore with 17-K performance

The Detroit Tigers have over a century of history, and a lot of pitching greats are a part of it, but none of them struck out 17 batters in a game. When Anibal Sanchez fanned Dan Uggla for the fourth time on his 121st pitch of the night, he took the single-game franchise record from the great Mickey Lolich. No Tigers right-hander had struck out more than 15 in a game.

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Obama Warns Syria Over Weapons ‘Game Changer’

President Obama says if it is proven that Syria has used chemical weapons against rebels – it would be “a game changer”.

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Sabres forward Jochen Hecht announces retirement after season-ending victory

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht announced his retirement Friday night after the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders.

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Wild miss chance to clinch spot in West playoffs with 6-1 loss to visiting Oilers

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Corey Potter and Nail Yakupov both scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers prevented the Minnesota Wild from clinching a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 6-1 rout on Friday night.

Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberl…

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Bomb Suspects’ Mum On Terror List Before Blasts

Moscow contacted the CIA in 2011 over concerns she and her son were religious militants about to travel to Russia, officials say.

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Sainsbury’s Begins Hunt For King Successor

Revitalised supermarket chain hires headhunters to help recruit Justin King’s successor, Sky News learns.

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Knight Riders end losing run

Manvinder Bisla hit 51 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders ended a three-match losing run with a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab.

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Masson finds form in Texas

Caroline Masson fired a seven-under 64 to claim a two-shot lead after the first round of the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout.

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Maple Leafs Leafs gear up for visit of Canadiens in possible playoff preview

TORONTO – After arriving home in the wee hours from Florida, the Maple Leafs skated for just 35 minutes at their practice facility Friday.

Toronto hosts the Canadiens on Saturday night in a regular season finale that could well be a preview o…

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Winnipeg Jets players say goodbye after missing the NHL playoffs, again

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets said their goodbyes today after missing the playoffs again.

Coach Claude Noel says he thinks they could have made the playoffs last season and this season.

Captain Andrew Ladd says he expects changes to the tea…

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Orient fail to land court date

Leyton Orient have failed to secure a judicial review of the process which gave West Ham tenancy of the Olympic Stadium.

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Arencibia brings All-Star hopes to Fan Cave visit

Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia could be forgiven for nervously mispronouncing his last name “Aren-SAY-bia” during a take while shooting an upcoming video at the MLB Fan Cave. After all, he had just played at Yankee Stadium the night before, and now he was taking the time to show up promptly at 9:45 a.m. ET on Friday.

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Di Canio: Villa our cup final

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says Monday night’s showdown with fellow strugglers Aston Villa is their “Champions League final”.

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Russia Adoption Threat Over Gay Laws Abroad

President Vladimir Putin says “we need to react to what’s going on around us” after France and other states legalise gay marriage.

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Archer’s power arm provides rotation option for Rays

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer has one of those power arms that can carry him to success as a Major League pitcher.

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Kaneria fails to overturn ban

Danish Kaneria’s appeal to have his lifetime cricket ban overturned has been dismissed, the England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed.

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Nadal enjoys double shift

Rafael Nadal made light work of having to play twice in Barcelona on Friday, sweeping past Benoit Paire and Albert Ramos to reach the semi-finals.

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FA counting cost of clashes

The Football Association has lost £1.1m in payments from UEFA as punishment for playing domestic matches on the same nights as European competitions.

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Di Canio: Suarez bite strange

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says Luis Suarez’s bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic was “strange.”

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Pussy Riot: Russia Denies Parole To Nadezhda

A court tells Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 23, she must serve her two years in jail after her band staged a protest in a cathedral.

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BlackBerry Brings Back Keyboard With Q10

The firm is now in profit thanks to the touchscreen Z10, but is going back to its roots with the Q10 and its signature keyboard.

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The Sky News Business Round-Up And Look Ahead

Sky’s Naomi Kerbel offers a round-up of the news you might have missed, and a look ahead to what is coming up.

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George Jones: Country Music Legend Dies

The 81-year-old made headlines for his towering presence on stage and in the studio, as well as his stormy private life.

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JJ to miss start with triceps tightness; Laffey to sub

Right-hander Josh Johnson will miss Friday’s scheduled start against the Yankees because of tightness in his right triceps muscle. The Blue Jays described the move as precautionary, and at least for now Johnson has not been placed on the 15-day disabled list. Left-hander Aaron Laffey will come in from the bullpen to make the spot start.

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MLB Notebook: Buchholz’s historic April continues

Clay Buchholz’s work in April — when it comes to victories and earned runs allowed — has put him in the same class as five Cy Young Award winners. He will be the eighth pitcher since 1916 to enter May with at least five victories and an ERA at or below 1.20.

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Spurs manager praises Lennon

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has praised the contribution of winger Aaron Lennon this season.

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Urby enjoying life at Fulham

Urby Emanuelson is looking forward to impressing in Fulham’s last four games of the season and admits he is enjoying life in London.

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Kerber into Stuttgart semis

German number one Angelique Kerber overcame Yaroslava Shvedova in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart.

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Spain Slashes Economic Growth Forecasts

Spain’s government revises down its growth forecasts, as it unveils the latest reforms aimed at boosting its struggling economy.

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