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The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Arsene: hleb can rot

ARSENE WENGER has vowed to take Alex Hleb to court to stop him joining Inter Milan


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Roman snubs blues finale

CHELSEA will be snubbed by owner Roman Abramovich for their final league game


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

This is why fergie stayed on

ALEX FERGUSON shelved his plans to retire from Man Utd for moments just like this


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Bruce is up for the scrap

STEVE BRUCE is disgusted by claims Wigan will roll for his former club Man Utd


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Grant: we want title outright

CHELSEA boss fears goal difference may settle title race


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

We deserve to be champs

AVRAM GRANT reckons Blues deserve title despite fewer goals than United


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Lamps offer is not enough

FRANK LAMPARD has been given a take it or leave it contract offer by Chelsea board


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Kev mauled by toon owner

KEVIN KEEGAN was read the riot act during a four-hour showdown with Mike Ashley


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Rio and joe are marathon men

GRAHAM TAYLOR reveals the players who have put in the hours this season


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Wenger must think big-name

ARSENE WENGER has to stand accountable for loss of players at Arsenal


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Flamin hell for the gunners

ARSENE WENGER launched an attack on Milan by telling them they have no values


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Adele could well be a roly stone

MICK Jagger has given roly-poly pop singer Adele his rock royalty seal of approval


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Singer tom is keane on the devil

KEANE have been having a horror time while recording their new album in Berlin


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:32

Ronson steps out with daisy

MARK Ronson and new love Daisy Lowe make their first public appearance together


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:12

Title glory for truscott

Paul Truscott stunned Osumanu Akaba on points to claim the vacant Commonwealth featherweight belt.


Reuters - International - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:11

Turkish military says it killed 20 pkk fighters

TUNCELI, Turkey - Turkish military sources said at least 20 Kurdish separatists and two Turkish soldiers were killed after Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas attacked a military base in southeast Turkey on Friday.


Reuters - International - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:11

Dalai lama says understands anger over everest torch

BERLIN - The Dalai Lama says he understands why Tibetan exiles were angry that the Olympic torch reached the top of Mount Everest but had advised them against protesting.


Reuters - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:59:11

Padres release outfielder edmonds

NEW YORK - 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.


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Omaha man says this was his second self-tracheotomy

AP OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The 55-year-old Omaha man who performed a tracheotomy on himself with a steak knife says he did the same thing to himself two years ago.Self-tracheotomy second one done by Omaha man NTVMan saves own life with steak knife United Press InternationalThe Associated Press - KNBC.com - WFIE-TV - TransWorldNews (press release)


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Officials seek those exposed to cmu meningitis victim

STERLING HEIGHTS -- Health officials say nobody else so far has shown symptoms of the meningitis that killed a 26-year-old college student from Sterling Heights, but they were continuing Friday to seek out people who may have come in contact with him.Meningitis claims CMU student; contacts sought Detroit Free PressCentral Michigan student dies of meningitis Chicago TribuneWXYZ - WOOD-TV - WWMT - WWJ


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Ea sets up take-two financing

SAN FRANCISCO -- Video-games publisher Electronic ArtsERTS is staying strong on its $2 billion for its smaller rival Take-Two InteractiveTTWO, the maker of the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise.EA has up to $1 bln loan commitment for Take-Two bid ReutersEA gets $1 billion in debt financing for Take-Two bid Houston ChronicleNew York Times - Wall Street Journal - Seeking Alpha - Chicago Tribune


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Fedex lowers profit outlook, cites higher fuel costs (update3)

By Mary Jane Credeur May 9 (Bloomberg) -- FedEx Corp., the second-largest US package-shipping company, said fourth-quarter profit will miss its forecast after surging fuel prices raised costs by at least $100 million more than estimated.FedEx lowers 4Q earnings on higher fuel costs Bizjournals.comFedEx Cuts Guidance Again, Blaming Higher Fuel Prices Wall Street JournalMarketWatch - Reuters - International Business Times - Newsweek


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Stocks decline as aig reveals need for cash, oil surges

By TIM PARADIS AP Business Writer © 2008 AP NEW YORK - Wall Street ended the week with a big decline as investors grappled with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in the credit market and surging energy prices.US Stocks Fall, Led by Financial, Commodity Shares; AIG Drops BloombergStocks Fall on Poor Earnings, Oil Prices BusinessWeekCNNMoney.com - TheStreet.com - International Herald Tribune - USA Today


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Veto override on farm law by late may: senator

By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress could enact the new $285 billion US farm law over a presidential veto by late May, ending 15 months of work to overhaul US farm policy, the Senate Agriculture Committee said on Friday.Ag secretary: Farm bill likely to survive Bush veto Green Bay Press GazetteNegotiators Agree on Farm Bill, but Bush Vows to Veto It Washington PostNew York Times - San Francisco Chronicle - High Plains Journal - Chicago Tribune


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Obama adds seven superdelegates, closing on clinton (update4)

By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...Obama narrows Clinton lead in superdelegates CNN4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles TimesThe Associated Press - Turkish Press - FOXNews - Washington Post


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Clashes resume in somali capital

At least six people have died and 13 have been wounded in clashes in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, between opposition fighters and the army, according to witnesses.Witnesses: 6 killed in Somalia gunbattle with insurgents Washington PostSeveral Dead Following Insurgent Raid on Mogadishu Police Station Voice of AmericaInternational Herald Tribune - The Associated Press - CNN International - BBC News


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Relief falls far short in myanmar, aid organizers say

GENEVA (AP) - No helicopters. Almost no boats. Floods and fallen trees on the roads. Many obstacles are keeping relief workers from reaching most of the hundreds of thousands of people who are without food or safe drinking water in cyclone-devastated ...Red Cross: aid reaches 220000 cyclone victims in Myanmar International Herald TribuneAid "reaches 220000 Myanmar survivors", but many still wait (Extra) Monsters and Critics.comCitizens for Legitimate Government - Las Vegas Review - Journal - Bizjournals.com - WBOC TV 16


Google En - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Circuit city to open its books to blockbuster, icahn

By Ed Oswald, BetaNews Retailer Circuit City has secured Goldman Sachs to advise it on its future moves and confirmed it had received information on how a buyout by Blockbuster would be financed.Circuit City opens books, sets stage for Blockbuster buyout Ars TechnicaCircuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books Washington PostCNNMoney.com - PC World - New York Times - Wall Street Journal


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Us: man held is not leader of al-qaeda in iraq

By Sholnn Freeman and Zaid Sabah BAGHDAD, May 9 -- A US military spokesman said a man detained Thursday in northern Iraq is not wanted terrorist Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, the leader of the Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq.Video: Iraqi Army: Al-Qaida in Iraq Leader Arrested AssociatedPressIRAQ: Al Qaeda in Iraq leader arrested -- not Los Angeles TimesBloomberg - Monsters and Critics.com - AFP - CNN


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Darlington proving tough to tame

By Jerry Bonkowski, Yahoo! Sports DARLINGTON, SC - Want to know how difficult the racing is going to be this weekend at Darlington?Hamlin hits wall at Darlington USA TodayDarlington too tough to tame? Not for Edwards - Racing ESPNMost Valuable Network - FOXSports.com - SportingNews.com - PaddockTalk


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Preview: los angeles vs. new york

The superstar midfielder looks to build on his first multi-goal game for the Los Angeles Galaxy when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.Red Bulls, Galaxy clash in East, West battle Sports NetworkGalaxy renew rivalry with Red Bulls FC DallasLAist - FC Dallas


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:25

Padres part ways with edmonds

By Corey Brock / MLB.com SAN DIEGO -- The Padres decided to sever ties with Jim Edmonds on Friday, releasing the 37-year-old, eight-time Gold Glove winner after he struggled offensively and defensively during the first month of the season.Edmonds released by Padres; Gerut recalled USA TodayPadres release veteran OF Edmonds Sports NetworkSan Diego Union Tribune - National Post - USA Today


Daily Mail - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:14

fall and rise of zara phillips was one hell of a ride

One moment she was the fall girl, the next Zara Phillips was confirmed in Britain’s eventing team for the Olympics


Daily Mail - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:14

crystal palace boss neil warnock plays down the hit and myth

When it comes to play-off kidology, nobody can mix it like Neil Warnock. The man who has won all five play-off semi-finals in which he has been involved was at it again yesterday


Daily Mail - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:14

is miller brave enough to keep andrew flintoff waiting for an england recall?

There is nothing like being thrown in at the deep end. In Geoff Miller’s case that means having to make one of the biggest decisions in years in his first act as head of England’s selection panel


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:13

Second police shooting in mexico

Another senior police officer is gunned down in Mexico City, the fourth in under two weeks.


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:13

Sa head silent after harare talks

South African President Thabo Mbeki leaves Zimbabwe without comment after crisis talks with Robert Mugabe.


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 17:58:13

Move to resurrect cia leak case

Ex-CIA agent Valerie Plame seeks to resurrect a lawsuit against present and former White House officials.


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:42

The return of toga class

GLADIATORS, ready? Fashionistas, ready? Greek chic is about to take over the High St


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:42

Cherie blair: gordon pushed tony to quit

GORDON Brown hounded Tony Blair out of office, the wife of the former PM dramatically claims


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:42

Fergie left out of rooney wedding

WAYNE Rooney leaves his boss Sir Alex Ferguson on the bench for his Italy wedding


Reuters - Politics - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:12

Republicans press pelosi for colombia pact vote

WASHINGTON - Republicans urged House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday to end her delaying tactics and allow a vote on a free trade agreement with Colombia.


Reuters - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:12

Oliver stone movie on bush set for october release

LOS ANGELES - Director Oliver Stone has landed a distribution deal with independent studio Lionsgate to get an upcoming film about President George W. Bush into U.S. theaters in October, shortly before the presidential election.


Reuters - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:12

Uma thurman sues lancome in ny for $15 million

NEW YORK - Actress Uma Thurman sued Lancome on Friday, seeking $15 million from the French cosmetics company, accusing it of using her name and face in advertisements after her contract had expired.


Reuters - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:59:12

Justin timberlake to produce mtv reality show

LOS ANGELES - Youth-oriented cable television network MTV said on Friday it will air a new reality game show called "The Phone" to be executive-produced by pop star Justin Timberlake.


Metro - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:39

Rovers hold shrimpers

Doncaster will be favourites to book a trip to Wembley after a 0-0 draw with Southend in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final.


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

The truth about veteran suicides

Eighteen American war veterans kill themselves every day. One thousand former soldiers receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs attempt suicide every month.Questions and answers about veterans suicide The Associated PressVA blasted over veterans suicides CNNBay Area Indymedia - CBS News - Cumberland Times-News - WLNS


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Carotid bruit may predict cardiovascular risk

By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Checking for carotid bruit can identify patients at high cardiovascular risk, a meta-analysis here suggested.Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk Washington PostCarotid Bruit May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death and Heart ... DG NewseMaxHealth.com - eFluxMedia - dBTechno - Bloomberg


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Hints of a shift at opec about output

David Karp/AP Traders at the New York Mercantile Exchange as oil prices surged past $125 per barrel on Friday. By JAD MOUAWAD A member of OPEC signaled for the first time in months that the oil cartel might increase its output if prices keep rising, ...Extra OPEC Oil No Panacea For Record-High Crude Prices CattleNetwork.comNigeria Says Extra OPEC Meeting Not Needed at Present (Update1) BloombergReuters - Forbes - Voice of America - United Press International


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Us economy: trade deficit narrows as imports fall (update2)

By Bob Willis May 9 (Bloomberg) -- US demand for imported goods slumped in March, overwhelming the impact of the first export decline in more than a year and causing the American trade deficit to shrink more than forecast.Trade gap narrows to $58.2 billion on fewer imports MarketWatchTrade gap narrows in March CNNMoney.comNew York Times - Wall Street Journal - Forbes - Reuters


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Con edison proposes another rate increase

By Patrick McGeehan Just a few weeks after sending out bills that reflected a $425 million rise in electric rates, Con Edison is asking for an even bigger increase next year.UPDATE 1-Con Edison seeks NY rate hike for 2009 ReutersCon Edison Seeks OK For New Electric Rate Plans CNNMoney.comNewsday


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Airline fuel surcharge boosted again

It looks like another increase in the fuel surcharge charged to passengers by most US airlines will stick. Northwest Airlines Corp.Air Canada adds fuel surcharge as oil prices soar ReutersNorthwest raises fuel surcharge by $10 each way ForbesNew York Times - Detroit Free Press - Houston Chronicle - Boston Globe


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Mylan expelling injectables

In an effort to cleanse its balance sheet, Mylan is looking for a buyer for its emergency-treatments business and placing its hopes in generic drugs sales.Mylan shares dip as the company cuts profit guidance Houston ChronicleWinners&Losers Health Winners&Losers: Alnylam TheStreet.comBloomberg - BusinessWeek - MarketWatch - Pittsburgh Post Gazette


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Civic groups seek antitrust probe of google, yahoo talks

By Fawn Johnson WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sixteen civic organizations sent a letter Friday to the Justice Department seeking an antitrust investigation of a prospective new alliance between Google Inc. (GOOG: The two Internet companies are discussing ...Hopes For Microsoft Takeover Continue To Buoy Yahoo Shares CNNMoney.comAdvocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership Washington PostBusinessWeek - Forbes - Briefing.com - Reuters


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Fedex lowers profit outlook, cites higher fuel costs (update1)

By Mary Jane Credeur May 9 (Bloomberg) -- FedEx Corp., the second-largest US package-shipping company, said fourth-quarter earnings will be below its earlier forecast after surging fuel prices raised costs by at least $100 million more than estimated.FedEx warns of lower profit, shares dip late MarketWatchFedEx Cuts Guidance Again, Blaming Higher Fuel Prices Wall Street JournalReuters - Newsweek - Business Wire (press release) - MarketWatch


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Times poll shows clinton and obama beating mccain

Despite their infighting, both Democratic presidential candidates would probably defeat the presumptive GOP nominee, the poll finds.Clinton, Obama Top McCain on Handling the Economy, Poll Shows BloombergObama Offers Veep Talk New York TimesWashington Post - Reuters - Boston Globe - The Associated Press


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Clinton re-stakes campaign on health care

by Jim Tankersley PORTLAND, Ore. - A subdued but resolute Sen. Hillary Clinton returned to her signature issue and a long-debated contrast with Democratic rival Barack Obama in a brief Oregon campaign stop today.A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton Washington PostKennedy on Obama-Clinton Ticket: Dream On ABC NewsFOXNews - CBS News - NPR - Tampa Tribune


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Citigroup plans to shed about $400 billion of assets (update7)

By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy' Weill.Citi Shedding $400 Billion in Assets TheStreet.comCitigroup to shed more than $400 billion CNNMoney.comMarketWatch - Times Online - The Associated Press - 13WHAM-TV


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Us stocks fall, led by financial, commodity shares; aig drops

By Elizabeth Stanton May 9 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks fell, sending the market to its first weekly drop in a month, after American International Group Inc. said it needs to raise $12.5 billion to cover writedowns and concern grew the rally in commodities ...Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges Houston ChronicleStocks Fall on Poor Earnings, Oil Prices BusinessWeekCNNMoney.com - Forbes - International Herald Tribune - USA Today


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Fugitive sex offender from washington surrenders in arkansas

AP SEATTLE -- The US Marshals Service says a sex offender who cut off a tracking bracelet in Lynnwood and fled has surrendered in Camden, Arkansas.Washington sex offender who cut off his GPS tracking device turns ... Seattle TimesRapist under bridge surrenders to authorities HeraldNetKING5.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Us says syria, iran linked to lebanon violence (roundup)

Washington - The United States on Friday said groups tied to Syria and Iran were fuelling violent clashes between the Shiite movement Hezbollah and pro-government opponents in Lebanon that have rocked Beirut for days.Rice blasts Syria, Iran on Lebanon violence The Associated PressUS Casts Blame on Iran, Syria for Deaths of Innocent in Lebanon FOXNewsUS Department of State - NEWS.com.au - Reuters - Canada.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Witnesses: 6 killed in somalia gunbattle with insurgents

By MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR AP MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Insurgents attacked a Somali military base near the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Friday, and an ensuing gunbattle left at least six people dead and 13 wounded, witnesses said.Several Dead Following Insurgent Raid on Mogadishu Police Station Voice of AmericaIn bold attack, Somali insurgents seize police headquarters in ... International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - Council on Foreign Relations - BBC News - CNN International


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

At tokyo meeting, china and japan lay groundwork for better ties

Ping pong and pandas buoyed the five-day visit, but tougher issues, such as disputes over energy exploration, went unresolved. By Christopher Johnson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor TOKYO - A carefully orchestrated visit this week to ...Chinese president bids farewell to Japanese Emperor Akihito XinhuaChinese leader seeks Japanese help on environment AFPMonsters and Critics.com - Reuters UK - Reuters - Bloomberg


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Fritzl recalls start of incest family

VIENNA, May 9 (UPI) -- The Austrian man who allegedly imprisoned his daughter for 24 years and fathered her seven children says, "I am not the beast the media make me to be.Austrian Fritzl remanded for a month in incest case ReutersJosef Fritzl could be charged with murder Times OnlineTelegraph.co.uk - BBC News - International Herald Tribune - Monsters and Critics.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Some zimbabwe opposition activists fighting back in zanu pf violence

By Jonga Kandemiiri US Ambassador to Zimbabwe James McGee, in company with envoys from Angola, Britain, Spain and Sweden, on Friday visited victims of political violence under medical care at a Harare hospital, expressing outrage at the brutality of ...Mediator Mbeki meets Mugabe on Zimbabwe crisis Reuters UKNew Signs of Attacks in Zimbabwe as Mbeki Arrives New York TimesUnited Press International - AllAfrica.com - RTT News - BBC News


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Setting the crystal skull stage

Long before George Lucas and co. came up with the premise for Indiana Jones IV, a lesser known group sourced the artifact for an episode of a beloved Sci-Fi Channel series.Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones Times OnlineBehind the scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford USA WeekendIGN - San Jose Mercury News - MTV.com - DVDTOWN.com


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Sean bell evidence sent to feds in step toward possible

BY NICOLE BODE, BARBARA ROSS and CORKY SIEMASZKO The Queens judge who cleared three city cops of killing Sean Bell has ordered all evidence from the controversial case turned over to the feds, sources said Thursday.Video: NY Governor Meets With Relatives of Sean Bell AssociatedPressRecords show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - NY1 - New York Daily News - Newsday


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Dmx slapped with dogfighting, drug charges

By BOB CHRISTIE Rapper DMX was arrested for the second time in a week Friday, this time after he was indicted on felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.DMX arrested on drug, animal cruelty charges USA TodayRapper DMX arrested for drugs, animal cruelty San Jose Mercury NewsCNN - MTV.com - FOXNews - TMZ.com


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Begins at: 7:10 pm et

An impressive offensive display helped the New York Mets finish .500 on their road trip. A similar effort from the Cincinnati Reds has them primed to end their skid away from home.Reds, Mets open series at Shea Sports NetworkGame 33 Open Thread: Reds at Mets Most Valuable NetworkBetUs.com - New York Post - TheOnlinewire - New York Daily News


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Edmonds released by padres; gerut recalled

AP SAN DIEGO - Center fielder Jim Edmonds was released Friday by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 - more than 100 points below his lifetime average - and he struggled to track down fly balls.Padres part ways with Edmonds MLB.comPadres release veteran OF Edmonds Sports NetworkSan Diego Union Tribune - USA Today


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:24

Mariners slugger sexson suspended six games

NEW YORK (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.Sexson suspended six games, will appeal Sports NetworkSexson fined, suspended 6 games after brawl SportingNews.comSeattle Post Intelligencer - Most Valuable Network - MLB.com - guardian.co.uk


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:22

Southend united 0-0 doncaster rovers

Doncaster draw 0-0 with Southend in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final.


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:22

Boavista relegated for corruption

Portuguese first division side Boavista are relegated to the second tier after an investigation into a corruption scandal in the 2003/4 season. Champions Porto are also docked six points, but with a 20-point lead beforehand still retain their title. Both sides are also handed hefty fines.


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:22

Dragons 31-26 leinster

Newport Gwent Dragons beat champions Leinster 31-26 in one of the more entertaining Celtic League matches this season at Rodney Parade. Dragons also secured a bonus point for scoring more than four tries, but they are still well-off the Heineken Cup pace.


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:22

Ulster 17-26 blues

Blues secure runners-up spot in the Magners League with a 26-17 win at Ulster that is marred by an Achilles injury that prematurely ends the career of David Humphreys.


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:22

Connacht 24-20 ospreys

The Ospreys finish their Magners League campaign without a single away win as they lose to bottom club Connacht at the Sportsground.


Daily Mail - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:07

soccer shorts - latest transfer targets

Fulham are monitoring Zoltan Gera’s contract negotiations at West Bromwich, while West Ham are are interested in Brazilian defender Diego Gaucho


Daily Mail - International - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:07

moyes has doubts over future role at everton

David Moyes has admitted for the first time that there are serious doubts about his long-term future as Everton manager


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 16:58:06

Burma warned over cyclone delays

The UN urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country to avoid further loss of life.


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:51

See liz hurling back the years

LIZ takes a trip down mammary lane with low-cut dress like 1994 Versace one


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:51

Paltrow is her royal high-ness

GWYNETH seems to have delusions of grandeur after wearing all those high heels


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:32

Honours even at roots hall

The League One play-off semi-final between Southend and Doncaster is finely-poised after honours finished even at Roots Hall.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:32

Beckford winning fitness race

Gary McAllister is hopeful Jermaine Beckford will be fit to return for the play-off semi-final first leg against Carlisle.


Reuters - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

Mccain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote

WASHINGTON - Did U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain vote for President George W. Bush in 2000?


Reuters - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

Dmx arrested for drugs and animal cruelty

PHOENIX - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.


Reuters - Politics - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

U.s. senators urge bush to visit tibet during games

WASHINGTON - A group of senior U.S. senators urged President George W. Bush on Friday to visit Tibet when he travels to China in August to attend the Beijing Olympics.


Reuters - International - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

One dead and 280 quarantined on canadian train

TORONTO/OTTAWA - One person died and about 280 were placed in quarantine aboard a cross-Canada train on Friday after a mystery illness caused violent flu-like symptoms.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

Faltering ny railyard plan may imperil city budget

NEW YORK - New York City could be on the hook for as much as $7 billion if it cannot revive the faltering deal to develop railyards west of midtown, one of the last underdeveloped tracts in Manhattan, with apartments and office towers, analysts said on Friday.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

Correction: american rushing to repair more planes: report

(Corrects to say “3,000 flights” in paragraph 4)


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:59:29

Fedex cuts profit forecast due to fuel prices

BOSTON - Package delivery company FedEx Corp slashed its quarterly earnings forecast on Friday, blaming surging fuel prices.


Metro - General - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:55

Eggs withdrawn in lead alert

Supermarket chain Waitrose has recalled its own-brand organic eggs over fears that they may have been contaminated with lead, it was revealed.


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Celtics silence lebron james again, go up 2-0

By Mark Murphy When Washington’s DeShawn Stevenson said LeBron James was overrated, the Cavaliers star responded with three triple-doubles in the teams’ first-round playoff series.Celtics Topple Cavaliers and Cruise to 2-0 Lead New York TimesLeBron keeps laying bricks while Celtics take 2-0 lead SportingNews.comBoston Globe - AOL SPORTS - USA Today - SI.com


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Lakers expect a hostile crowd tonight

Salt Lake is one of the loudest NBA cities and the Lakers say a fast start in Game 3 is critical. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY -- The stage is set here tonight -- either for the Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 lead ...A year later, Fisher reflects on longest day of his career - NBA ESPNFor Fisher, Cheers, Tears And Boos Washington PostThe Associated Press - Salt Lake Tribune - Deseret News - San Bernardino Sun


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Sexson suspended for 6 games by mlb

AP NEW YORK—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.Sexson suspended 6 games; Laird, Ponson fined Dallas Morning NewsSexson ejected after charging mound, Rangers beat Mariners 5-0 The Canadian PressSports Network - MadFriars.com - USA Today - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Stars lament game one loss in detroit

Everyone who watched Game One of the Western Conference Finals Thursday night is keenly aware that the Detroit Red Wings basically skated circles around the Dallas Stars.Wings show no ill effects in Game 1 after extended layover - NHL ESPNRed Wings - Stars: Highlights from Game 1 and a Detroit/Dallas ... Bleacher ReportDallas Morning News - My TV20 Detroit - FOXSports.com - The Canadian Press


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Oh, baby! mariah carey wants to have kids

By NICOLE CARTER Giddy in the glow of her recent marriage to actor Nick Cannon, pop diva Mariah Carey revealed she has changed her mind about having kids.Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Fire Up Manhattan E! OnlineMariah Carey and Nick Cannon Hit the Town People MagazineThe Gossip Girls - MTV.com - TMZ.com - Access Hollywood


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Foxy brown pleads guilty to menacing neighbour

The rapper and her neighbour Arlene Raymond got into a fight in their Brooklyn neighbourhood last year when Brown was blasting her car stereo and her neighbour reportedly became annoyed.Foxy Brown Pleads Guilty To Assault Charges BillboardFoxy Brown Sorry For That Old Phone-Bludgeoning Thing hecklersprayThe Canadian Press - NetworkWorld.com - New York Daily News - E! Online


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Democrats to hold forum on law enforcement accountability in new ...

By Daniel W. Reilly (The Politico) House Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), will hold a community forum on law enforcement accountability Monday in New York City, after three detectives were recently ...Video: NY Governor Meets With Relatives of Sean Bell AssociatedPressPaterson Outlines Changes Being Weighed In Light Of Bell Case NY1The Associated Press - New York Daily News - Newsday - Associated Content


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Harrison ford returns as indiana jones

I feel sorry for Dr Indiana Jones. He is the most famous archaeologist on the planet, and yet no one seems to take his lectures remotely seriously.Setting the Crystal Skull Stage Film StewBehind the scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford USA WeekendSan Jose Mercury News - MTV.com - Boston Herald - IGN


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 15:58:41

Warners axes picturehouse, wip

By Borys Kit and Gregg Goldstein After Warner Bros. absorbed New Line as an in-house production label, industryites wondered which Warners specialty unit would be kept, Warner Independent Pictures or Picturehouse.To Reduce Costs, Warner Brothers Closing 2 Film Divisions New York TimesEnd credits roll for Warners specialty units ReutersLos Angeles Times - Wall Street Journal - USA Today - Indie Wire


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