 Telegraph.co.uk | Michael Phelps edges Ryan Lochte in 200 freestyle Boston Herald By Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times (MCT) OMAHA, Neb. â€" Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte stood atop the awards podium, awaiting the medals that would signify just how fast they were. Amid the music, the lights and the celebration of two more entries in ... Round 2 goes to Phelps over Lochte in 200 free Phelps conquers Lochte, wins 200m freestyle Stanford's Bollier outraces Phelps at trials |
 USA TODAY | Phelps conquers Lochte, wins 200m freestyle Reuters By Julian Linden | OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Michael Phelps turned the tables on his great rival Ryan Lochte to win the 200 meters freestyle final at the US Olympic trials on Wednesday and remain on course for another massive haul at the London Games ... US Olympic swimming trials Michael Phelps edges Ryan Lochte in 200 freestyle Stanford's Bollier outraces Phelps at trials |
 New York Times | Finish of 200 Freestyle May Be Surprise, but Not to Phelps New York Times OMAHA â€" To Michael Phelps, all the talk that he was chasing Ryan Lochte was frustrating, to use one of his favorite post-2008 adjectives. “I guess you could say people are trying to catch him,†Phelps said on the eve of this week's United States ... Michael Phelps gets back at rival Lochte in 200 free at US swim trials Round 2 Goes to Phelps; Franklin Denies Coughlin Olympics-Phelps and Lochte play risky game of cat and mouse |
Telegraph.co.uk | Round 2 goes to Phelps; Franklin denies Coughlin ESPN AP OMAHA, Neb. -- Back and forth they went, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte turning the US Olympic trials into nothing more than a match race between the world's two greatest swimmers. They might as well have been the only guys in the pool, ... Phelps finally conquers Lochte, wins 200m freestyle 2012 US Olympic swimming trials Michael Phelps nips Ryan Lochte in 200 free at trials |
 The Guardian | Spain tops Portugal in shootout to make Euro final SI.com Spain again failed to dazzle at the European Championship yet still advanced to its third straight major championship final, beating Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout Wednesday following a scoreless draw after extra time. "We're playing better in ... Unnerved but Not Undone, Spain Advances to Final Spain Beats Portugal in Shootout to Reach Euro 2012 Final Spain eliminates Portugal on penalties |
 USA TODAY | Michael Phelps nips Ryan Lochte in 200 free final USA TODAY By Roxanna Scott, USA TODAY They're now even in finals at the US Olympic swimming trials after Phelps nipped Lochte in the 200 free for first place Wednesday night in Omaha. Phelps touched in 1:45.70, just .05 seconds faster than Lochte. Round 2 Goes to Phelps; Franklin Denies Coughlin Order May Be Surprise, but Atop 200 Free, Phelps and Lochte Aren't Phelps wins 200m freestyle final |
 BBC Sport | Ben Lyttleton: Spain tops Portugal in PKs as Ronaldo misses his moment SI.com Cristiano Ronaldo could only look on in disgust as Cesc Fabregas' penalty kick sealed a semifinal victory for Spain. Here are three thoughts on Spain's 4-2 shootout victory (0-0 after extra time) over Portugal in the Euro 2012 semifinals ... 1. Spain eliminates Portugal on penalties Spain reaches European Championships soccer title game Euro 2012: Spain edge Portugal for third-straight Euro final |
 Toronto Star | Active Rockets still trying to get higher Draft pick NBA.com By TNT analyst David Aldridge Even as they acquired the 12th pick in the first round of Thursday's NBA Draft from Milwaukee in a deal that sent center Samuel Dalembert to the Bucks along with the 14th overall pick and guard Shaun Livingston and ... Houston Rockets still trying to land Dwight Howard Kings reject Rockets latest trade offer NBA Draft Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets In Talks With Kings, Targeting Andre ... |
 FOXSports.com | Spain advances to the European Championship final past Cristiano Ronaldo's ... FOXSports.com Cesc Fabregas scored the deciding penalty Wednesday to give Spain a 4-2 shootout win over Portugal and a spot in the European Championship final. Fabregas fired his shot in off the post to send Spain through after Bruno Alves had hit the bar for ... EURO 2012 LIVE: Spain beats Portugal on penalties to reach final EURO 2012 LIVE: Spain beats Portugal on pens Spain tops Portugal in shootout to make Euro final |
 Newsday | Andy Pettitte's fractured ankle, CC Sabathia's injury overshadow Yankees' win Newsday Yankees Sports > Baseball Print Aa Andy Pettitte's fractured ankle, CC Sabathia's injury overshadow Yankees' win Originally published: June 27, 2012 3:15 PM Updated: June 27, 2012 4:18 PM By ERIK BOLAND erik.boland@newsday.com A Yankees rotation ... Yankees Lose Sabathia, Then Pettitte to Injuries Yankees Put CC Sabathia on DL With Groin Strain Andy Pettitte out at least 6 weeks |
 Globe and Mail | EURO 2012 LIVE: Portugal 0, Spain 0 in semifinal Washington Post WARSAW, Poland â€" Portugal plays Spain in the first semifinal of the European Championship in Donetsk, Ukraine, Wednesday. Here's the running account of the action and pre-match buildup. All times are local to Poland. ___ 2215: Ronaldo gets a free kick ... Euro 2012 semi-final: Portugal v SpainLive Portugal 0, Spain 0 Spain and Portugal 0-0 at halftime at Euro 2012 |
 ABC News | EURO 2012 LIVE: Portugal 0, Spain 0 ABC News Portugal plays Spain in the first semifinal of the European Championship in Donetsk, Ukraine, Wednesday. Here's the running account of the action and pre-match buildup. All times are local to Poland. â€"â€"â€" 2132: HALF-TIME: Portugal 0, Spain 0. EURO 2012 LIVE: Portugal 0, Spain 0 in semifinal Ronaldo, Casillas make speeches for UEFA campaign Euro 2012 semi-final: Portugal v SpainLive |
 Moneycontrol.com | Euro 2012 semi-final: Portugal v SpainLive BBC Sport Live text commentary as Portugal play holders Spain in Donetsk's Donbass Arena in the first semi-final of Euro 2012. As far as semi-final records go for each of these sides, here is the lowdown... Spain have played three, won three: 1964 Hungary 2-1, ... Euro 2012 : Live Coverage of Portugal vs. Spain EURO 2012 LIVE: Portugal vs. Spain, semifinal EURO 2012 LIVE: Portugal vs. Spain |
 FOXSports.com | Yankees place CC Sabathia on DL FOXSports.com CC Sabathia is expected to miss his next two starts after he was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because he strained his groin on Sunday night. A mound of evidence places these pitchers at the top of the heap. Who are the all-time best ... CC Sabathia on DL until after All-Star Break Sabathia heads to disabled list with groin strain Yankees put CC Sabathia on DL |
 The Guardian | Regal Federer dazzles, Stosur out Chicago Tribune LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Charles made a rare, if fleeting, visit to Wimbledon on Wednesday but stayed just long enough to watch Roger Federer produce another regal performance on Centre Court to move serenely into the third round. Applause from Prince Charles as Federer beats Fognini in 2nd round at Wimbledon Federer puts on performance fit for a prince Bruce Jenkins: Roger Federer's fast pace, clean play elicits awe and respect |
 SI.com | Wimbledon Day 3: Matches to watch SI.com Novak Djokovic won his first round match in straight sets, and is the favorite against the US's Ryan Harrison in the second round. (Kate Green/Landov) WIMBLEDON â€" Day 3 at Wimbledon sees a packed schedule, thanks to yesterday's rain delays that caused ... Just right for winning a Slam: Not too old, not too young Nadal Sweats Out a Victory At Wimbledon Djokovic savors opening day honors on Centre Court |
The Guardian | Prince Charles Applauds Federer's Win at Wimbledon ABC News Roger Federer gave Prince Charles a bow, then gave Fabio Fognini a royal thumping. With the Prince of Wales visiting Wimbledon for the first time since 1970, Federer was at his best Wednesday and beat Fognini 6-1, 6-3, 6-2. Six-time champion Federer ... Federer breezes through to third round Prince Charles makes rare visit to Wimbledon Federer rolls into Round 2 at Wimbledon |
 San Francisco Chronicle | College Football Approves Four-Team Playoff to Replace BCS San Francisco Chronicle June 27 (Bloomberg) -- College football's top division will implement a playoff system in two seasons to replace the Bowl Championship Series format. A four-team, three-game playoff that incorporates the major bowls and may be worth $500 million ... College football gets playoff, BCS is dead BCS gets boot in favor of 4-team playoff College Presidents Approve BCS Playoff System |
 USA TODAY | BCS gets boot in favor of 4-team playoff STLtoday.com From left, Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, BCS executive director Bill Hancock and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive smile during an interview after a BCS presidential oversight committee meeting and media availability, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Washington ... College football playoff questions and answers College Football Ditches BCS For Playoff; Key Questions Remain Presidents approve college football playoff |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | College football playoff questions and answers Atlanta Journal Constitution By RALPH D. RUSSO AP A committee of university presidents approved a plan for a four-team college football playoff, starting in 2014. FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, the Coaches' Trophy is displayed before the BCS National Championship game ... Auburn's 2004 BCS snub really set this college football playoff train in motion College football playoff is unveiled BCS Gets Boot in Favor of 4-Team Playoff |
 Globe and Mail | College football playoff is unveiled Boston Globe By Adam Himmelsbach WASHINGTON - After 14 years of controversy and barroom debate, big-time college football will finally get a postseason playoff in the 2014 season. The current, much-derided method for producing a champion, the Bowl Championship ... Auburn's 2004 BCS snub really set this college football playoff train in motion BCS Gets Boot in Favor of 4-Team Playoff Questions and answers on the new 4-team college football playoff |
 ABC News | BCS Gets Boot in Favor of 4-Team Playoff ABC News The best way to determine a major college football champion seemed so obvious to so many for so long. Just have a playoff. Now the people in charge of making that decision are on board, too. Come 2014, the BCS is out. Playoffs are in. College football playoff questions and answers College football playoff questions and a |
 USA TODAY | BCS gets boot in favor of 4-team playoff San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTONâ€"The best way to determine a major college football champion seemed so obvious to so many for so long. Just have a playoff. Now the people in charge of making that decision are on board, too. Come 2014, the BCS is out. Playoffs are in. Quit grinning Questions and answers on the new 4-team college football playoff |
 FOXSports.com | New playoff won't solve BCS issues FOXSports.com Senior College Football writer Thayer Evans previously wrote for The New York Times and Houston Chronicle, as well as contributed to The Economist, USA Today, The Washington Post and more. Follow him on Twitter. In the aftermath of Tuesday's monumental ... Football playoff unveiled College football playoffs approved Playoff will decide college football title |
