Padres Spank Mets

The Padres collected 19 hits in their lopsided Game 1 win over the Mets in San Diego.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5237732

Padres Win Big Over Mets, 18-6

Padres get 19 hits in win
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Twins Hold Off Mariners, 5-4

Jon Rauch records his 13th save in Twins' win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5237657

"Lion King" given chance to roar for South Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea striker Lee Dong-guk, whose career has been blighted by a succession of injuries, has been included in coach Huh Jung-moo's final 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/EfgUaIM6VQU/idUSTRE6500HK20100601

Twins win 5th straight with back-to-back blasts

Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel homered on consecutive pitches, Delmon Young hit a two-run shot and the Minnesota Twins held on to tie their season-high with their fifth consecutive victory, 5-4 over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531112&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Breakdown

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun on the Blackhawks' Game 2 win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5237687

Dodgers slip by D-backs thanks to walk-off balk

A balk by Esmerling Vasquez allowed Casey Blake to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531119&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Dodgers slip by D-backs thanks to walk-off balk

A balk by Esmerling Vasquez allowed Casey Blake to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
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Dodgers Win On Balk

Andre Ethier returns as the Dodgers take down the Diamondbacks, 5-4
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5237563

Back-to-back goals help Blackhawks stop Flyers

Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart late in the second period, Antti Niemi had 33 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300531004&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Tendon injury forces Bolt out of NY meeting

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Usain Bolt has withdrawn from the June 12 New York Diamond League meeting with a stiff Achilles tendon, but the triple Olympic champion hopes the setback will not impact the rest of his season, his agent told Reuters on Monday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/4ANjzv3vopw/idUSTRE64U4ZG20100601

Morrow shines through 7 as Jays fend off Rays

Brandon Morrow pitched seven strong innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve their 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531114&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Morrow, Blue Jays Hold Off Rays, 3-2

Brandon Morrow's seven strong innings power Blue Jays past Rays
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5237222

Pujols, Garcia lift Cards into tie atop NL Central

Albert Pujols continued his torrid hitting, rookie Jaime Garcia overcame a shaky start, and the Cardinals knocked out Bronson Arroyo in the fifth inning of a 12-4 victory over the Reds, forging a first-place tie in the NL Central.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531124&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Cardinals Crush Reds, 12-4

Cardinals win easily over Reds
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236978

Minnesota Twins good news on Orlando Hudson's wrist: no fractures

Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson had tests on his surgically repaired left wrist that showed no damage from a collision with teammate Denard Span.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5237040&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

San Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba placed on restricted list

Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba has been placed on the restricted list for personal reasons and is expected to be away from the team for at least three days.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5237058&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Los Angeles Lakers say center Andrew Bynum had his knee drained

Lakers center Andrew Bynum's had his right knee drained Monday morning, according to a team spokesman.


http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5236858&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce excited for NBA Finals, L.A. homecoming

Paul Pierce excited to return to NBA Finals, hometown.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5236702&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

A's Top Tigers, 4-1

Rajai Davis scored twice and Trevor Cahill continued to pitch well as the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236796

Jimenez counts to 10, outduels Lincecum for win

Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors' first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday's highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531126&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Duke Tops ND On First Possession In OT

Duke wins the NCAA Lacrosse Championship over Notre Dame in OT, 6-5
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236808

Broken leg of Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales still to swollen for surgery

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Kendry Morales broken leg is still too swollen for surgery.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5236653&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Bolt withdraws from NY meeting with tendon injury

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Triple Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt has withdrawn from the June 12 New York Diamond League meeting with a tendon injury, organizers said on Monday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/6pDh2wesoqQ/idUSTRE64U4ZG20100531

Nationals Rough Up Oswalt, Astros

Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn knocked in four runs apiece as Washington routed Houston, 14-4
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236662

Angels Cruise Past Royals

Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels hit three home runs en route to a 7-1 victory over Kansas City
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236582

Crosby Pushes Pirates Past Cubs

Bobby Crosby's pinch-hit single helped the Pirates beat the Cubs 2-1
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5236556

Sources: P.J. Carlesimo to be hired as Toronto Raptos assistant

P.J. Carlesimo has an agreement in principle to join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach under Jay Triano, league sources say.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5236564&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Braves keep Phillies in funk, move atop NL East

Chipper Jones and Troy Glaus homered to back a strong start by Tommy Hanson and help the Braves move into first place in the NL East with a 9-3 victory over the slumping Phillies.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300531115&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Phillies activate closer Lidge from disabled list

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated right-handed closer Brad Lidge from the disabled list after he missed 18 games because of elbow stiffness.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5236162&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Dwight Howard might not play for Team USA at basketball world championships

Dwight Howard might not play for the U.S. at this summer's world championships.
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5236157&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Stanley Cup finals: Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Ladd to remain out, miss Game 2

Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd will miss Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final in Chicago Monday night with an undisclosed injury.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5236083&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

U.S. team arrives in South Africa

LONDON (Reuters) - Latest news from World Cup Group C ahead of the June 11-July 11 tournament in South Africa.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/12DVyUhJ9IQ/idUSTRE64U3G320100531

Johnson keeps his cool in Texas heat to win Colonial

FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) - American Zach Johnson nervelessly sank four long-range birdie putts over the closing stretch to overhaul British pacesetter Brian Davis for a three-shot victory at the Colonial Invitational Sunday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/LQjydi765dU/idUSTRE64U3GN20100531

Arizona State Sun Devils get top seed for in NCAA baseball tournament

Arizona State has been selected as the top seed for the 64-team NCAA Division I college baseball tournament.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=5236088&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Good Move Sticking With Leighton?

Barry Melrose previews Stanley Cup Final Game 2
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235805

Chicago Cubs send John Grabow to disabled list and recall Andrew Cashner

Chicago Cubs send John Grabow to disabled list and recall Andrew Cashner.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5235631&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Who Will Guard Kobe?

Bruce Bown discusses who will guard Kobe Bryant and gives his NBA Finals prediction
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235790

Celtics Resting For Game 1

Rachel Nichols on the Celtics preparations for the NBA Finals
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235798

2010 NBA free agents: Amare Stoudemire expects to join in summit

The Phoenix Suns spoke of the joys of the season and the hopes that it was only the beginning. Whether that future would include Amare Stoudemire is the big uncertainty.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5235598&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Djokovic, Serena Reach Quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic reaches quarterfinals with four-set victory over Robby Ginepri; Serena Williams routs Shahar Peer to reach quarterfinals
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235700

2010 World Cup: Adidas surprised by timing of complaints on ball

Adidas has countered criticism that its World Cup ball is difficult to control and a nightmare for goalkeepers, saying it was widely tested and approved long ago.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5235679/ce/us/adidas-surprised-timing-complaints-ball?campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Randy Moss Parts Ways With Agent

Mike Reiss on what Randy Moss lack of an agent means for his future in New England
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235693

Novak Djokovic boots last U.S. man Robby Ginepri from French Open

Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open on Monday by beating American Robby Ginepri, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/french10/news/story?id=5235578&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

English hooligans intercepted before World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - British and South African police have foiled an attempt by English hooligans to sneak into the country for the World Cup via Dubai, the police minister said on Monday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/vMCjCow8QDU/idUSTRE64U1Y920100531

Djokovic finds range to beat Ginepri in Paris

PARIS (Reuters) - Serbian Novak Djokovic continued his serene progress through the men's draw with an ultimately comfortable 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-2 victory over American Robby Ginepri to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/QQb_LgnFb5Q/idUSTRE64U1XD20100531

Patrick retains her regal status among the women

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - It was not quite Ladies Day at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday but the women drivers still left their mark on the race, highlighted by another quality effort from Danica Patrick.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/JCWIIuirZWM/idUSTRE64U0MN20100531

Paulino's Single Lifts Fish Past Phils

Leo Nunez earns 10th save in 12 tries as Marlins snap four-game losing streak
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234222

Giants Sweep D-Backs

Andres Torres fourth hit of the game wins it for the Giants in the 10th
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234964

Heyward, Braves Battle Past Pirates, 5-2

Braves scores three in the eighth to take down the Pirates
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234656

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

The Red Sox were a mess in April and a force in May. What happens in June? Steve Berthiaume says it's anybody's guess.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/notebook/_/page/bbtn100531/baseball-tonight-clubhouse?campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

NCAA women's lacrosse championship: Maryland beats Northwestern

Maryland won its 10th NCAA women's lacrosse title Sunday, rallying from a six-goal deficit to defeat the five-time defending champions 13-11.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=5234999&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

New England Patriots' Randy Moss parts ways with longtime agent

Patriots receiver Randy Moss has ended his business relationship with agent Tim DiPiero.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=5235244&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Coca-Cola 600: Kurt Busch achieves Charlotte sweep with win

Kurt Busch has won the Coca-Cola 600 to sweep the two weeks of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5235243&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

France's Henry faces life as a substitute

TUNIS (Reuters) - France's captain and most prolific scorer Thierry Henry faces the once inconceivable prospect of being a substitute at the World Cup for the country he has graced for over a decade.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/izH8X8sWlRQ/idUSTRE64U0GA20100531

Rivers keeps Celtics healthy in bid for record 18th title

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With coach Doc Rivers pulling the strings like a puppet master, the Boston Celtics defied their critics and shrugged off a late season slump to reach the NBA Finals for a 21st time.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/MOfYWk7wwi4/idUSTRE64U08G20100531

BBTN Web Gems May 30

Geoff Blum with the top fielding play from Sunday
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BBTN: Jimenez vs. Lincecum

Rockies face Giants on Memorial Day
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235067

Hundley pinch-hit propels Padres to 11th inning win

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Nick Hundley delivered a pinch-hit single in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/3n6PRE5sWXc/idUSTRE64U03520100531

Giants Sweep D-Backs On Walk Off

Andres Torres fourth hit of the game wins it for the Giants in the 10th
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234964

Amare Stoudemire's status clouds sunny Phoenix Suns season

The Phoenix Suns spoke of the joys of the season and the hopes that it was only the beginning. Whether that future would include Amare Stoudemire is the big uncertainty.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5235041&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Zach Johnson (-21) Wins Colonial

Zach Johnson wins his seventh career PGA tour event
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5235053

Hundley, Padres Walk Off In 11th

Nick Hundley's pinch-hit single wins it for the Padres
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234922

Hundley's 11th-inning hit lifts Padres past Nats

Pinch-hitter Nick Hundley singled in Lance Zawadzki from second base with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300530125&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

PGA Tour: Zach Johnson wins Colonial with record 21-under 259

Zach Johnson now has a plaid jacket to go along with his green one.
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=5234858&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Franchitti leads British Indy 500 charge

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Briton Dario Franchitti coasted to a second Indianapolis 500 win in four years on Sunday, claiming victory after a spectacular crash ended the race under caution.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/D_NhMXvnR38/idUSTRE64T26W20100531

Dodgers Edge Rockies, 4-3

Clayton Kershaw strikes out nine over five innings in the Dodgers' win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234732

New York Yankees' Jorge Posada targeting return vs. Baltimore Orioles

Jorge Posada, out since May 20 with a hairline fracture of his right foot caused by a foul ball off his shoe top in a May 16 game against the Twins, could return to action as early as this week against the Baltimore Orioles.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5234739&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Mets Avoid Sweep

R.A. Dickey improves to 2-0 on the season as the Mets bats come alive against the Brew Crew.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5234706

Own goals aid England, France held in Tunisia

LONDON (Reuters) - England failed to convince in a 2-1 victory over Japan in their final World Cup warm-up on Sunday and France were held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia in their penultimate match.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/A4L-yfYtvUk/idUSTRE64T2HY20100530