http://www.newstin.com/us/ball-sports Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57609052 The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defence alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 of... Fri, 16 May 2008 19:00:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57609052 2008-05-16T19:00:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57617580 Ryan Sidebottom takes four wickets for five runs on second day of first Test New Zealand dismissed for 277 with Brendon McCullum top scoring with 97 England 68-0 in reply by close of day with Alastair Cook 43 not out LONDON, England (CNN) -- Ryan Sidebottom took all four New Zealand wickets to... Fri, 16 May 2008 17:49:30 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57617580 2008-05-16T17:49:30Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57576858 Why did the world No.1 choose to retire 10 days before the start of her favourite tournament? Surely the brilliant Belgian could have won a fourth consecutive French Open and had a final stab at Wimbledon before quitting. 'Contrary to what she says, there was more work to be done, more dreams to... Fri, 16 May 2008 14:35:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57576858 2008-05-16T14:35:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57632838 Yankee Stadium will host the All-Star Game on July 15th Terry Francona of the Red Sox and Clint Hurdle of the Rockies are the managers NEW YORK (AP) -- Managers Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star game in New York. Yankee... Fri, 16 May 2008 20:20:33 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57632838 2008-05-16T20:20:33Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57640895 Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem, and older sister Venus was beaten by defending champion Jelena Jankovic. Jankovic's semifinal opponent will be second-seeded Maria Sharapova, who rallied past 2005 runner-up Patty Schnyder... Fri, 16 May 2008 23:13:27 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57640895 2008-05-16T23:13:27Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652798 NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- The scheduled inter-league game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees was postponed Friday due to rain. No makeup date for the contest was announced, although officials for the homestanding Yankees said the contest would not be made up during the current series.... Sat, 17 May 2008 01:17:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652798 2008-05-17T01:17:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625632 Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. Novak Djokovic also made the final four, downing Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal, who defeated Carlos Moya, 6-1, 6-3. "I played a very... Fri, 16 May 2008 21:02:09 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625632 2008-05-16T21:02:09Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57624349 If the Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, scheduled start time for Game 7 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series will be 8:30 p.m. (MDT), the NBA announced today. TNT will air the game from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, as was previously announced. Game 6 is... Fri, 16 May 2008 21:03:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57624349 2008-05-16T21:03:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57647838 Peter Magowan, the owner who brought Barry Bonds to San Francisco, built a new ballpark and kept major league baseball in the city, is stepping down as managing partner of the Giants. The 66-year-old Magowan will retire from his duties at the end of the season on Oct. 1 but maintain an ownership... Fri, 16 May 2008 23:36:41 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57647838 2008-05-16T23:36:41Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57635900 LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -Sammy Lee has returned for a third spell at Liverpool, this time as assistant manager to Rafa Benitez. The 49-year-old Lee, who spent 10 years at the club as a player before returning to coach under three former managers, replaced Alex Miller - who left last week to lead... Fri, 16 May 2008 16:20:16 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57635900 2008-05-16T16:20:16Z