In Empire of Sports, everyone has a chance of winning‘Roland-Garros - MCV

In Empire of Sports, everyone has a chance of winning‘Roland-Garros - MCV
Tuesday 26th May/ Empire of Sports, the first online world entirely dedicated to sport, is proud to have an agreement in place with the French Tennis Federation to promote the Roland-Garros French Open, for the first time in a 3D and virtual world

No. 1 Rafael Nadal bounced from French Open by virtual unknown - Los Angeles Times
Four-time defending champion Rafael Nadal reacts to his fourth-round loss in the French Open. The four-time French champion is bullied by Swede Robin Soderling, who had never advanced beyond the third round in 21 grand slam events. Reporting from

Stick signed by members of 1924 Olympic team being authenticated - News1130.com
A stick believed to be autographed by members of the 1924 Canadian Olympic hockey team is being authenticated by a Toronto family considering putting the heirloom up for auction. Andrew Love says the Spalding autograph series stick, which reads

Why the NHL Reigns Supreme Over The NBA - Bleacherreport.com

Why the NHL Reigns Supreme Over The NBA - Bleacherreport.com
The National Hockey League has a poor reputation, to say the least. Most who dislike the sport, in all honesty, mock it. ESPN, The "Worldwide Leader in Sports," chooses to show two or three hockey highlights per SportsCenter during the regular season

FightTicker.com Founder Pramit Mohapatra on ESPN Radio Today at Noon - Fightticker.com
I'll be an in-studio guest today at noon EST on the "Jack of All Sports" show on ESPN Radio 1300 AM with host Ryan Sebring. Ryan is a big MMA fan who sets aside time on his weekly show to discuss the fastest growing sport on the planet. I imagine we

Hot air: Bacsik throws heart into sports talk radio - WFAA

Hot air: Bacsik throws heart into sports talk radio - WFAA
Had he been given the choice between pitching in the major leagues this season and producing Norm Hitzges' morning radio show on The Ticket, Mike Bacsik would rather be on the mound. Given the choice between radio and pitching for a team in Taiwan

Fox Cities getting better for bicyclists - Post-Crescent
"All it would take is one inattentive driver," said VanOrnum, a native of Minneapolis, which sports an impressive network of bicycle trails. He supports efforts to build a half-mile trail segment from North Shore Road to Fire Lane 12, part of the

Is top-rated sports-talk show moving? - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Is top-rated sports-talk show moving? - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sports-talk radio lineups in this market seem to change about as frequently as Tony La Russa's batting orders. Next up on the moving-along list could be KSLG's morning drive-time show, which is the reigning market-share leader by far in that time

The First Tee: Expanding golf's reach in Idaho - Idaho Statesman
Rudy Duran, who was Tiger Woods' golf coach when he was 4-10 years old, will participate in two junior-parent clinics June 12 at BanBury Golf Club in Eagle. The clinic is being put on by The First Tee of Idaho and the Idaho Golf Association. The

Tirrell will debut radio talk show from dealership - Des Moines Register
Broadcaster Marty Tirrell may be returning to the airwaves in Des Moines under an unconventional arrangement. Tirrell, who was dismissed from his job at KXNO radio in March, said Thursday he will debut a new sports talk radio show on KBGG-1700 AM on

Local radio station finalizes deal to air Dodgers games - Las Vegas Review Journal
Tom Humm grew up in Las Vegas listening with his father to legendary announcer Vin Scully call Los Angeles Dodgers games on the radio. This season, for the first time in more than 40 years here, Dodgers games haven't been broadcast on the radio in

john renshaw - Bleacherreport.com
I have been a sports journalist for over 16 years. I’ve hosted nationally syndicated sports talk radio shows for Fox Sports Radio and Sporting News Radio. I’ve also hosted my own local sports talk radio shows in Miami, Atlanta, Kansas City and

Tigers broadcaster Dan Dickerson injured during fall - Detroit News

Tigers broadcaster Dan Dickerson injured during fall - Detroit News
Kansas City, Mo. -- Tigers radio broadcaster Dan Dickerson has gone on the disabled list, so to speak, following a fall he took while jogging Tuesday near the team hotel. Dickerson injured his left knee and possibly his right knee, as well. The

Who didn't vote for Rickey Henderson on their Hall of Fame ballot? - San Francisco Examiner
A red hot topic on sports-talk radio today is the election of Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice into Cooperstown. Part of the discussion relates to who refused to vote for Henderson. We have learned that 28 people left Rickey Henderson's name off their

KTRB gives Bay Area a new sports radio outlet - San Jose Mercury News
For seemingly as long as sports talk radio has existed, KNBR has had a monopoly on the Bay Area. Competition of sorts arrives today. KTRB-AM (860), which began broadcasting A's games this season, switches to an all-sports format today. That's good

Wisconsin ruffed grouse drumming counts - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Since it takes ruffed grouse to make grouse dogs, I am always interested in information on grouse populations and trends. Dan Dessecker, Director of Conservation Policy for the Ruffed Grouse Society, was recently interviewed by Dan Small, host of Dan

A basketball broadcast I can enjoy - CNN Sports Illustrated

A basketball broadcast I can enjoy - CNN Sports Illustrated
Well, I have finally found a basketball broadcasting team worthy of the Bill Evans Trio. They combine sensible play-by-play with smart conversation and minimal shtick. (I am reminded of the basketball voice that was the best blend of plain talk and

WVU alumnus leads effort for school, vets - Charleston Daily Mail
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Bill Stefanko was a high school senior in New Jersey in 1988 and looking for a place to go to college. Nothing unique about that. Probably nothing unusual about how he picked his destination, either. "I'm a big, big football fan

Did ESPN snub Matt Millen for Monday Night Football gig? - Detroit Free Press
A week ago today, ESPN announced that former Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden will replace Tony Kornheiser as a "Monday Night Football" game analyst. But there's one former Lions employee who's reportedly unhappy about that. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

WCU hoping for baseball bid - Asheville Citizen-Times
CULLOWHEE The Western carolina baseball team, which beat four teams ranked in the top 25 this season, is hoping for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The field will be announced at 12:30 p.m. today on ESPN. The Catamounts have a 35-22 record

Wildcat offense might be Michael Vick's ticket back to NFL - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Wildcat offense might be Michael Vick's ticket back to NFL - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
The Dolphins assistants have been credited with the latest offensive mini-craze in the NFL: the Wildcat. And the Wildcat is Vick's ticket back into the league. The Tribune spoke with four front-office executives and two offensive coordinators about

NFL Player's Son Recovering after Pit Bull Attack (4:25 p.m.) - WTVR-TV
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The agent of Steelers linebacker James Harrison says the player's young son is doing fine in a Pittsburgh hospital three days after an attack by a pit bull. Harrison's agent, William Parise, says the family hopes that 2-year-old

NFL is Culpable in StarCaps Case - Bleacherreport.com
Let’s take for example that I invite you to my home knowing that my stairs have a shoddy third step, but fail to let you know about it. When you step on that damaged board and have an accident, should I as the homeowner be more liable for your

Tirrell will debut radio talk show from dealership - Des Moines Register

Tirrell will debut radio talk show from dealership - Des Moines Register
Broadcaster Marty Tirrell may be returning to the airwaves in Des Moines under an unconventional arrangement. Tirrell, who was dismissed from his job at KXNO radio in March, said Thursday he will debut a new sports talk radio show on KBGG-1700 AM on

Ware leaving KILT's morning sports talk show - Houston Chronicle
Andre Ware said Monday he will give up his morning talk show on KILT (610 AM) to take on expanded duties with ESPN but hopes to continue as part of the Texans radio broadcast team. Ware, the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Houston

KTRB gives Bay Area a new sports radio outlet - San Jose Mercury News
For seemingly as long as sports talk radio has existed, KNBR has had a monopoly on the Bay Area. Competition of sorts arrives today. KTRB-AM (860), which began broadcasting A's games this season, switches to an all-sports format today. That's good

Vols' Kiffin causing quite a stir - Chicago Sun-Times
ST. MARYS, Ga. -- The gale-force winds and heavy rains that recently swept through Jacksonville, Fla., had nothing to do with the arrival of the storm that is Lane Kiffin. In six months as Tennessee football coach, he has managed to tweak, insult or

Geoff Calkins: Ricky Rubio brings savvy, flair, thrills, fans - Memphis Commercial Appeal

Geoff Calkins: Ricky Rubio brings savvy, flair, thrills, fans - Memphis Commercial Appeal
"That's what he does," said Tony Barone Jr., pointing at the big screen. "And it was the right pass, too." We are planted at the big table in the big conference room. We are watching the man who should be paired with O.J. Mayo to give the Grizzlies

Castroneves having greatest month of his life - Boston Globe

Castroneves having greatest month of his life - Boston Globe
INDIANAPOLIS— Helio Castroneves slammed the brakes of his red-and-white race car on pit road, climbed onto the sidepod and thrust both fists in the air. The crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway roared. "We love you, Helio!" a woman screamed. What a

Sport On 7: Sports Watch - ONE News
The weekly review of news beyond the sports field. A unique perspective on the world of sport, Sportswatch is the reliable reference point for sports fans with a keen eye on the ever-changing sporting landscape. It provides: Major achievements and

INDY: Castroneves has tax evasion charges dropped - Morning Sun
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors dropped the remaining tax evasion conspiracy charge against two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves and his sister on Friday, clearing the Brazilian driver of all the charges that once threatened to

Boston Red Sox - Hartford Courant
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other

Book on Kentucky state parks is an authoritative guide - Louisville Courier-Journal
Whether you're ready to hit the trails of one of the commonwealth's 52 state parks or you'd rather kick back in a recliner to read about the flora, fauna and funky historical facts concerning the 50,000-acre "best public 'backyard' in the country

A major-league find for baseball fans - Staten Island Advance

A major-league find for baseball fans - Staten Island Advance
STATEN ISLAND, NY -- ALL SHORES -- Summer is fast approaching and with it comes the new season of Yankees baseball -- in the Bronx and on Staten Island. Although both teams share a common name, one major difference between the Staten Island Yankees

Maddon to stick with Kazmir - Major League Baseball
ST. PETERSBURG -- Scott Kazmir will make his next scheduled start, Rays manager Joe Maddon said Thursday, but there are ongoing discussions about whether to make a change in the current starting rotation. After the Rays' beleaguered left-hander

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Baseball pitches diplomats - Las Vegas Sun
Not many fans get to go on the field for batting practice the first time they attend a baseball game. Nor do they get to schmooze with players or take away autographed baseballs and other goodies. But this wasn't your typical collection of first-time

Comcast comes out ahead in deal with NFL - Philiy.com

Comcast comes out ahead in deal with NFL - Philiy.com
Wow, what a relief that the NFL and Comcast were able to reach a deal about which shelf should hold the league's network in the fabulous digital cupboard of the nation's largest cable provider. I was a little worried there that one of these big old

Cavs' Williams cherishes chance for NBA ring after humble beginnings - Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Cavs' Williams cherishes chance for NBA ring after humble beginnings - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
CLEVELAND, Ohio - While point guard Mo Williams is focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers' pursuit of an NBA title, he often thinks back to where it all began for him, in Jackson. "I come from basically nothing," said Williams, a former Murrah High star

Lyris expands in the U.K., acquiring e-mail marketing firm Facultas - InternetRetailer.com
Online marketing company Lyris Inc. has acquired U.K. e-mail marketing firm Facultas, which has been reselling Lyris services in Europe since 2004. Lyris says the move will better enable it to provide full-service offerings to multinational companies

National League Game Summary - Philadelphia at Washington - Sports Network

National League Game Summary - Philadelphia at Washington - Sports Network
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Ryan Howard broke a tie game in the seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Phillies hung on to beat the Washington Nationals, 9-8, in a somber day for many in the Philadelphia area. Harry Kalas, who was the

Under microscope all year, LSU baseball delivered - News-Star
STARKVILLE, Miss. — To hear Paul Mainieri tell it, his LSU baseball team entered this 2009 season “under the microscope all year.” It was coming off a College World Series trip. Opening a new ballpark. Starting as the top-ranked team in every

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball: Thumbs Down - Bleacherreport.com
I have been quiet lately with regard to my New York Mets. My last articles talked about the rivalry with the Phillies and prior to that looking at the pitching staff after 10 games. I'm not one who wants to write about re-caps simply because I watch

Obama calls for understanding in Notre Dame speech - Mohave Daily News
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - President Barack Obama strode head-on Sunday into the stormy abortion debate and told graduates at America's leading Roman Catholic university that both sides must stop demonizing one another. MILWAUKEE - Thousands of screaming

No owners' vote this week on Cubs deal: sources - Crain's Chicago Business
(Reuters) — Major League Baseball owners will not vote this week on whether to approve the Ricketts family's $900-million bid for the Chicago Cubs as some had hoped, two sources familiar with the process said on Saturday. Officials with Tribune Co

Players enjoy lengthy baseball fundraiser - Pittsburgh Valley News Dispatch

Players enjoy lengthy baseball fundraiser - Pittsburgh Valley News Dispatch
BRACKENRIDGE -- It was baseball, baseball and more baseball on the menu Saturday at Ludlum Field. The Sandlot Baseball organization, representing boys ages 13-14 in the Highlands School District, conducted a 33-inning game Saturday to raise money for

Ibanez clubs 3 HRs in Phillies' DH sweep of Nats - CNN Sports Illustrated
WASHINGTON(AP) Playing two after a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching. The Phillies got it in the first game. The Nationals didn't come close either time and

ESPN.com: - ESPN.com

ESPN.com: - ESPN.com
ESPN.com news services Bryan Fuller told his Campbellsville University coaches he was never going to play baseball professionally, so he was willing to sacrifice his arm. With much debate and reluctance, but knowing what was at stake and what their

Sam Ryan - CBS 2
Sam Ryan joined WCBS-TV and CBS Sports in June 2006. Ryan serves as CBS 2's Sports Anchor for CBS 2 News at 6 & 11PM on Tuesday through Friday evenings, as well as Sports Reporter throughout the week. She also contributes to CBS Sports' coverage of

comments on: Kevin Johnson vs Devin Vargas on ESPN FNF TONIGHT! - East Side Boxing
Nice fight on paper. Let's hope they fight with passion unlike Peter and Chambers, which ESPN2 also landed in a coup. We normally don't get such heavyweight bouts on the FNF. If the Vargas-Johnson winner does it in style then it will buoy their stock

ESPN - ESPN.com
AMHERST, Mass. -- Hello darkness, my old friend. A night after a festive atmosphere greeted the first home game under the lights at the UMass Softball Complex, the darkness looming beyond the outfield fence Saturday at the Amherst Regional hinted

Chris Pronger not living up to bad-boy image in series - Detroit Free Press

Chris Pronger not living up to bad-boy image in series - Detroit Free Press
None other than Chris Pronger, the guy who last week topped a players poll Sports Illustrated survey as the NHL's dirtiest player, the guy who is booed every time he touches the puck by fans at the Joe. What gives? "I think he's smartened up," Wings

No debate: Edwards hits crucial time - Buffalo Bills Insider

No debate: Edwards hits crucial time - Buffalo Bills Insider
Opinion on the Bills’ draft is all over the lot. ESPN’s Mel Kiper called it the best in the NFL. Peter King of Sports Illustrated called it “strange.” The fan reaction ranges from outright glee to utter disgust. But there’s one thing

ESPN - ESPN.com
NEW ORLEANS -- The men's tennis team at Southeastern Louisiana has become the first of what could be several college sports teams eliminated across the state because of widespread cuts to higher education. Officials at Southeastern Louisiana, located

DELAWARE: NFL asks court to block move to allow sports betting - Chincoteague Beacon
The National Football League, in what could be a precursor to a lawsuit against Delaware Gov. Jack Markell over sports betting, has filed a legal brief against the measure with the state Supreme Court. The league, in papers filed by a Wilmington law

ESPN - ESPN.com
LONDON -- Renault is following Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season's Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport's governing body. It is frustrated that FIA adopted the new regulations while ignoring

Hot Corner: Roger Clemens still denies the truth - Everything Alabama Blog
Clemens said his piece on the "Mike and Mike in the Morning" radio show on ESPN on Tuesday in response to the book "American Icon: The Fall of Roger Clemens and the Rise of Steroids in America's Pastime." He said it would have been stupid for him to

Jack Clark is willing to take on the cheats The former slugger for the - FOXSports.com

Jack Clark is willing to take on the cheats The former slugger for the - FOXSports.com
Don't accept responsibility. Just blame the messenger. In Los Angeles, columnists and sports talk radio hosts are being bombarded with hateful screeds, vicious e-mails and threats of bodily harm for having the audacity to chastise Ramirez, the

On TV - Buenos Aires Herald
Noon: SPORTS NEWS — Fox Sports Noticias (live). 1pm: SOCCER — 90 Minutos de Fútbol (live). 3pm: SOCCER — Fútbol para Todos (live). 4.30pm: SOCCER — Expediente Fútbol (replay). 6pm: SPORTS NEWS — Fox Sports Noticias (live). 7pm: SOCCER

North Carolina Grilling Company Celebrates its 15th Birthday - Carolina Newswire
Winston-Salem, NC -- North Carolina-based Blue Rhino, a division of Ferrellgas and the leading brand of propane tank exchange, celebrates its 15th birthday this month during National Barbecue Month, the traditional kickoff of the grilling season

MSU/Mullen Featured By FSS Save Email Print - WTOK-TV
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The weekly syndicated television program SEC-TV will feature a segment on Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen when the program airs later this week. The show will air on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. (CT) on Fox

Red Wings set ratings record - Detroit Free Press

Red Wings set ratings record - Detroit Free Press
Remember last year, when Hockeytown fans were accused of being somewhat blasé about the Red Wings in the playoffs? Not so this year. Fox Sports Detroit reports Sunday's Wings-Anaheim Game 5 was its most-watched show ever, drawing a 17.1 rating and

Red Wings rating romp - Redwingscentral.com
Sorry about the headline. I'm into alliteration this week. Sunday's Game 5 set the FSN all-time mark for viewership. The press release Detroit-Anaheim Game Achieves 17.1 Household Rating / 35 Share in Metro Detroit FOX Sports Detroit attracted an

Dropping the puck on Game 6 - Detroit News
 When the Red Wings get into position to close out a series, they're usually successful.  Even on the road.  The Wings have finished their last eight series victories on the road.  But the Wings aren't banking on past successes going into