 USA TODAY | “Fighting Words†â€" Bad For Boxing, Great For Business BoxingScene.com by David P. Greisman For weeks, we believed him. We watched Timothy Bradley as he trained, listened when he spoke, saw him assembled into the miniature musculature of a welterweight Adonis. We heard the words of a man raised to be tough, ... No plan to review judges Bradley-Pacquiao decision leaves boxing reeling Idec: Manny Pacquiao was robbed |
 CNN | French Open Men's Final Delayed by Rain as Nadal Leads Djokovic San Francisco Chronicle (See TENN for French Open news.) June 11 (Bloomberg) -- The French Open men's tennis final was pushed into an extra day because of rain for the first time since 1973, with defending champion Rafael Nadal leading 2 sets to 1 over world No. Reuters Sports News Summary Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal to continue French Open final Monday | Tennis With Nadal Ahead But Out of Sorts, Final Is Suspended |
 Globe and Mail | Tim Bradley upsets Manny Pacquiao Boston.com LAS VEGAS - Timothy Bradley didn't need big power to beat Manny Pacquiao after all. Bradley won a contested split decision over Pacquiao Saturday night, ending the Filipino fighter's remarkable run and handing him his first defeat in seven years. Pacquiao-Bradley fight leaves many stunned Bradley-Pacquiao decision leaves boxing reeling Boxing world reeling from decision |
 FOXSports.com | Boxing world reeling from decision FOXSports.com A furious public, which paid between $54.99 and $64.99 for the Manny Pacquiao fight on pay-per-view, continued to direct verbal blows at Nevada boxing judges CJ Ross and Duane Ford as it wondered what fight the two were watching Saturday when they gave ... Pacquiao-Bradley fight leaves many stunned Pacquiao loss to Bradley leaves a permanent stench No plans for Nevada commission to review Pacquiao-Bradley judges |
 New York Times | Opening Tie Fails to Settle Anything for Spain and Italy New York Times GDANSK, Poland Respect is the slogan under which UEFA wants its Euro 2012 championships to be played, but too much respect can dull the spectacle. That was how things panned out here in the northern port of Poland where solidarity liberated the workers ... Grant Wahl: From Houston to Gdansk, my running diary of Euro 2012's first weekend Italy earns solid draw against defending champ in Euro opener Spain held by Italians, Croatia impress |
 The Hindu | French Open: Rain makes mess of Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal final Los Angeles Times PARIS â€" As expected, the men's final at the French Open made history Sunday, but it was for a reason no one wanted: Completion of the match was postponed until Monday. It was the first time in 39 years that no singles champion was declared on the ... With Nadal Ahead But Out of Sorts, Final Is Suspended How will delay affect Nadal, Djokovic? The Worst Sports Weekend in History |
 New York Times | With Nadal Ahead But Out of Sorts, Final Is Suspended New York Times PARIS â€" The Rafael Nadal on court late Sunday afternoon at Roland Garros seemed more like an impostor, so unlike Nadal, on his favorite surface, at his favorite tournament, getting bullied around on clay. The snarl was still there, the face all twisted ... French Open: Djokovic-Nadal final postponed until Monday French Open final postponed to Monday In Tennis, a Roland Garrote |
The Hindu | French Open: Djokovic-Nadal final postponed until Monday Chicago Tribune PARIS -- As expected, the men's final at the French Open made history Sunday, but it was for a reason no one wanted: Completion of the match was postponed until Monday. It was the first time in 39 years that no singles champion was declared on the ... French Open Final Suspended With Nadal Ahead but Struggling French Open men's final suspended by rain until Monday Rain delays epic Nadal-Djokovic final |
 CBC.ca | Grant Wahl: From Houston to Gdansk, my running diary of Euro 2012's first weekend SI.com The 1-1 match between Spain and Italy was the highlight of the Euro 2012 tournament thus far. GDANSK, Poland -- It was the game of the tournament so far in Euro 2012, a thrillingly open back-and-forth between the champions of World Cup 2010 (Spain) and ... Fabregas grabs 1-1 draw for Spain against Italy Euro-Stubborn Italy give Spain food for thought Spain v Italy: Cecs Fabregas blames the state of the pitch for Spain's failure ... |
 The Hindu | Fabregas grabs 1-1 draw for Spain against Italy New York Daily News Gdansk (Poland), June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two goals in three minutes saw Spain and Italy share the points in their Euro 2012 opener here Sunday. Antonio Di Natale broke the deadlock three minutes after replacing Mario Balotelli up front, ... Spain escape with point after Italian job Euro-Stubborn Italy give Spain food for thought Balotelli and Di Natale are a study in contrasts |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Stubborn Italy give Spain food for thought Chicago Tribune GDANSK (Reuters) - Italy emerged from a trough of pre-tournament gloom to slug out a 1-1 draw with holders Spain on Sunday thanks to a performance that suggests they are serious European Championship contenders. Spain, on the other hand, ... Spain, Italy draw in Group C Euro-Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy Euro 2012: Cesare Prandelli rues Italy's missed opportunity |
The Hindu | Spain, Italy draw in Group C SI.com GDANSK, Poland (AP) -- For Spain, a tie counted as a bit of a stumble. For Italy, a bit of a reprieve. Opening their bid for a third straight major title, the Spanish rallied to earn a 1-1 tie Sunday against Italy, which entered this year's European ... Euro-Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy Spain held to 1-1 draw by scandal-ridden Spain draws Italy in Group C opener |
 FOXSports.com | Fabregas helps Spain draw rival Italy FOXSports.com Spain was held to a 1-1 draw by scandal-ridden Italy on Sunday at the European Championship. Antonio Di Natale put Italy in front after an excellent setup from Andrea Pirlo in the 61st minute, but Cesc Fabregas equalized for the defending champions ... Antonio Di Natale and Cesc Fabregas trade goals as Italy and Spain tie 1-1 at ... Cesc Fabregas rescues point for Spain EURO 2012 LIVE: Spain vs. Italy |
 USA TODAY | Rain interrupts French Open final; Nadal leads USA TODAY PARIS â€" History will have to wait at the French Open. With Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic each chasing a milestone, Mother Nature decided to step in. Rain suspended the men's final on Sunday early in the fourth set with Nadal leading 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, ... Rain interrupts Djokovic comeback bid against Nadal at French Open Rain Stops Play in French Open Final for Second Time Nadal faces off against Djokovic for French Open title |
 New York Daily News | Euro 2012: Spain's Euro opener with Italy launches team's quest to be the ... New York Daily News Spain on Sunday begin their quest to become the first team to win back-to-back European titles, as they take on crisis-hit Italy in their Euro 2012 opener. Vicente del Bosque's side won the crown four years ago in Austria and Switzerland, ... EURO 2012 LIVE: Spain vs. Italy |
 BBC Sport | Nadal faces off against Djokovic for French Open title Washington Post June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Novak Djokovic plays Rafael Nadal in the men's final of the French Open, each with a shot at making tennis history. Djokovic, the top seed, defeated third-seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 at Roland Garros in ... Nadal's French Open quest halted by rain Rain Delay at French Open Men's Final at Roland Garros Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: French Open men's final live blog |
 CBC.ca | Manny Pacquiao in shock loss to Timothy Bradley over WBO welterweight title Telegraph.co.uk Manny Pacquiao loses his WBO welterweight belt to Timothy Bradley in a controversial split-decision defeat in Las Vegas, a result which has stunned the boxing world. US fighter Timothy Bradley surprised Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines on Saturday by ... Pacquiao Vs. Bradley Results: Did Manny's Soon To Expire Top Rank Contract ... Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley Fight Draws Larry Fitzgerald, Steven Jackson to ... Pacquiao: Bradley Never Hurt Me With a Single Punch |
 The Guardian | Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: French Open men's final live blog CNN For the fourth straight Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will battle in the finals. The French Open has been Nadal's stomping grounds, as the Spaniard is chasing a record seventh title at Roland Garros. Djokovic chases history as well. Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal: French Open men's final - live! French Open 2012 Men's Final Live FREE Stream Online Watch Espn HQD Free ... Novak Djokovic - Rafael Nadal Live |
 Sydney Morning Herald | LeBron James, Kevin Durant Meet in Finals HoopsWorld By Alex Kennedy Last November, LeBron James and Kevin Durant felt each other's pain. Both players had just been eliminated from the 2011 NBA Playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks and they had the duration of the lockout to replay the losses in their head. Will Celtics' Big 3 split after Game 7 loss? To the Finals: Heat top Celtics 101-88 in Game 7 Celtics Victimized by Bosh's Game 7 Coming Out Party: A Fan's Outlook |
 AFP | Bradley ends Manny Pacquiao's 15-bout win streak CBS News (AP) LAS VEGAS - Timothy Bradley promised to shock, though the biggest shock in his fight with Manny Pacquiao came from the judges' scorecards. In a fight Pacquiao seemed to have in hand, two judges decided otherwise, giving Bradley a split decision ... Controversial win over Pacquiao gives Bradley welterweight title Bradley upsets Pacquiao on split decision Amir Khan: After Garcia, I'm Ready for Bradley in December |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Bradley upsets Pacquiao on split decision Detroit Free Press Timothy Bradley celebrates his split-decision victory over Manny Pacquiao. / By Mark J. Rebilas, US Presswire By Bob Velin, USA TODAY By Bob Velin, USA TODAY at the postfight press conference Saturday night in a wheelchair, saying he thinks he broke ... Timothy Bradley admits 'I've got to give Manny Pacquiao a rematch' after ... Shocking boxing results: Bradley beats Pacquiao in controversial decision Bryan Armen Graham: Pacquiao's remarkable run comes to unjust ending against ... |
 The Guardian | Heat's Chris Bosh delivers memorable performance Boston Globe By Amalie Benjamin Chris Bosh answered this long-distance call by nailing a clutch 3-pointer, much to the consternation of the Celtics bench. MIAMI - Chris Bosh had been preparing for this moment all season. He had been hoisting threes in practice, ... 1. LeBron James' Best Series So Far In the end, confident James, Spoelstra answer questions James, Heat off to Finals after Game 7 win |
 CNN | Pacquiao's deserved better than unjust ending against Bradley SI.com Manny Pacquiao outlanded Timothy Bradley in 10 of 12 rounds, yet lost in a controversial decision Saturday night. LAS VEGAS -- Injustices like the split decision that gave Timothy Bradley a controversial victory over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday are not ... Shocked Filipinos weep over Pacquiao's loss Bradley upsets Pacquiao Philippines stunned by boxing hero's los |
The Guardian | Celtics lose Game 7 to Heat, 101-88, fall short in attempt at improbable title run Boston.com By Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff MIAMI -- Playing out the fifth season of a three-year window, the Celtics fell one game short of the NBA Finals in an unlikely championship run, losing to the Miami Heat, 101-88, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals ... Ian Thomsen: LeBron, Heat prevail in Game 7 by beating Celtics at their own game Devoted Miami Heat fans show support, relish Game 7 To the Finals: Heat top Celtics 101-88 in Game 7 |
