 New York Times |
News Analysis Doubts Rise as 100-Meter Record Falls
New York Times - Usain Bolt, who has not failed a drug test, has run the 100 meters only five times as a professional. By JERÉ LONGMAN Track and field has become so compromised by doping that any startling performance brings immediate suspicion. Expect more lightning from Bolt Jamaican Usain Bolt runs 9.72 for 100-meter world record |
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 Anniston Star (subscription) |
Texas A&M edges Florida, faces Arizona State in title series
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Texas A&M was seeded fifthgoing into the Women's College World Series, but the Aggies are in softball's final two. Megan Gibson threw a five-hitter and Kelsey Spittler squeezed a line-drive triple just inside the right-field line to send A&M past … Arizona State reaches finals Colleges: Arizona State, Texas A & M In Finals |
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 CBC.ca |
In Horse Racing, Test of Beefed-Up Champions
New York Times - By BILL FINLEY Regulators and racing authorities are making headway in their efforts to curb the sport’s seemingly insatiable appetite for drugs, but when Big Brown and his rivals compete in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, horse racing will still be in … Big Brown's trainer talks big Big Brown gallops at breakfast |
 Setanta Sports |
Thrice is nice for Kenny Perry Memorial winner eyes Ryder
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Kenny Perry joined Tiger Woods as the only three-time winners of the Memorial on Sunday, taking a big step toward joining the No. Eyes on Ryder, Perry triumphs Perry closer to making Ryder Cup team after winning Memorial |
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 Edmonton Journal |
Red Wings and Penguins taking nothing for granted
Washington Post - DETROIT (Reuters) - Pittsburgh and Detroit caution that the Stanley Cup final is not over but history says it is as the best-of-seven series swings back to the Motor City for Game Five on Monday with the Red Wings leading 3-1. Wings set to capture Cup glory in the Nick of time Dave Lewis misses the good part again |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Mets' Johan Santana proves too tough to handle for Dodgers
Los Angeles Times - Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado congratulates outfielder Ryan Church after he hit a two-run home run in the third inning Sunday night against the Dodgers. METS 6, DODGERS 1: Streaking Mets get all their mojo back With signs of swagger back, it's no time for Mets to Coast |
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 Ledger Independent |
Busch wins fourth Cup race at Dover
The Associated Press - DOVER, Del. (AP) - Kyle Bush eggs on the jeering pre-race crowd in his role as NASCAR's latest "Bad Boy." The usual noise he hears after races this year are the sounds of celebration. Kyle Busch, Unpopular as Ever, Continues Dominance The Hot Pass: Team effort lifts Busch to victory |
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 Bleacher Report |
One Night Stand thoughts
Baltimore Sun - WWE promised extreme action last night, and it delivered a very strong pay-per-view show in which a wrestling legend lost what was advertised as a career-ending match, while another major star suffered a significant injury. WWE One Night Stand: Triple H Stands Tall, Edge Reclaims Title WWE One Night Stand Results - June 1, 2008 |
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 The Spokesman Review |
Twins Lose Their Starter but Still Beat Yanks
New York Times - Darrell Rasner gave up more runs on Sunday than he had in any of his four previous Yankees starts. By PAT BORZI MINNEAPOLIS - What was the most disconcerting part of Minnesota Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn’s taking a Bobby Abreu line drive to the face … Scary Moment In Yankees' Loss To Twins Blackburn barely escapes more serious injury |
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 Washington Post |
Daily Dime: Pierce elevates his game for the Lakers - NBA
ESPN - Even when the Celtics weren't good, Paul Pierce took pride in winning in his hometown of Los Angeles. In a 112-111 win on Feb. 26, 2006, Pierce had 39, Kobe had 40. Old Celtics weren't about rings Finals excite Lakers, not rivalry |
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