Tuesday 24 May 2011
Murray advances into second round
Britain's Andy Murray begins his French Open campaign with a straight-sets win over home qualifier Eric Prodon.
Baltacha powers through in Paris
Elena Baltacha beats American qualifier Sloane Stephens 7-5 6-2 to ensure there will be two British women in the French Open second round for the first time since 1992.
Capello faces Stockdale dilemma
England coach Fabio Capello could face a goalkeeping dilemma ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on 4 June, BBC Sport understands.
NASA Announces STS-134 Wakeup Song Winners; Face In Space Totals
NASA announced the winners of its "Original Song Contest" after six weeks of public voting. The songs will awaken the STS-134 astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour during their ongoing mission.
Hewitt pulls out of French Open
Lleyton Hewitt has been forced to withdraw from the withdrawn from the French open because of an injury to his left ankle.
Mascherano wary of Man Utd threat
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano says there is nothing to choose between his side and Manchester United ahead of Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley.
Berdych in shock five-set defeat
Tomas Berdych becomes the most high-profile casualty of the French Open so far after losing to French qualifier Stephane Robert in five sets.
NASA Announces STS-134 Wakeup Song Winners; Face In Space Totals
NASA announced the winners of its "Original Song Contest" after six weeks of public voting. The songs will awaken the STS-134 astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour during their ongoing mission.
FA urged to vote in Fifa election
Candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam says the Football Association should reconsider its decision to abstain from the Fifa presidential vote.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Luol Deng's Chicago Bulls battle with the Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
NFL wins lock-out ruling in court
The US National Football League wins a court ruling allowing it to lock players out of team facilities in a collective bargaining dispute.
Djokovic & Federer open with wins
Novak Djokovic crushes Thiemo de Bakker 6-2 6-1 6-3 to maintain his season's unbeaten run and cruise into round two of the French Open.
Expedition 27 Crew And Capsule Land Safely In Kazakhstan
Expedition 27 Commander Dmitry Kondratyev and Flight Engineers Cady Coleman and Paolo Nespoli safely landed their Soyuz spacecraft on the Kazakhstan steppe Monday, wrapping up a five-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Monday 23 May 2011
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #14
The space shuttle Endeavour crew gets some down time today. After several days of extensive robotics, installation of new hardware and two spacewalks, the crew will have mostly off-duty time.
MP names footballer as Ryan Giggs
A married footballer named on Twitter as having an injunction over an alleged affair with reality TV star Imogen Thomas is identified by an MP as Manchester United's Ryan Giggs.
Martin proud of Scotland call-up
Having taken a long and unusual path to international football, Russell Martin aims to keep working hard to remain in the Scotland squad.
NFL wins lock-out ruling in court
The US National Football League wins a court ruling allowing it to lock players out of team facilities in a collective bargaining dispute.
Watson advances into Paris second round
Heather Watson beats Stephanie Foretz Gacon to become the first British woman to win a match at the French Open for 17 years.
England suffer cup loss to Korea
Team England suffer a 4-1 defeat to fifth seeds Korea on day two of the Double Star Sudirman Cup despite a fine win by Rajiv Ouseph.
McEnroe praise for Djokovic run
Tennis legend John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic's superb 37-match unbeaten run in 2011 is more impressive than his own record-breaking streak in 1984.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #14
The space shuttle Endeavour crew gets some down time today. After several days of extensive robotics, installation of new hardware and two spacewalks, the crew will have mostly off-duty time.
West Brom sign defender McAuley
West Brom confirm the signing of central defender Gareth McAuley on a free transfer from Ipswich.
Wales worry over Villa's Collins
Aston Villa's James Collins is an injury doubt for Wales' Carling Nations Cup double-header with Scotland and Northern Ireland in Dublin.
Schiavone breezes into round two
Italian Francesca Schiavone begins her defence of the French Open crown with a straight-sets win over Melanie Oudin.
Martinez hails Wigan's survival
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez praises his players after a 1-0 victory at Stoke City secures Premier League survival for a seventh season.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #10
The combined crew of the International Space Station and space shuttle Endeavour will work together to perform robotics and prepare for the mission?s second spacewalk.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Luol Deng's Chicago Bulls battle with the Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Glasgow to host Gymnastics Worlds
The 2015 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships will be in Glasgow, bringing the event to Scotland for the first time.
Ancelotti sacked as Chelsea boss
Chelsea sack manager Carlo Ancelotti, who won the Premier League and FA Cup Double in his first season at the club, after a trophyless second campaign.
GB end campaign with Latvia win
Great Britain's women end their pre-EuroBasket tournament campaign with a 67-64 victory over Latvia.
2012 spot not definite - Ainslie
Dorset-based Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie admits his place in the the squad for London 2012 is not guaranteed.
We tried our best, says Holloway
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway says defeats earlier in the season, rather than their final day loss to Manchester United, were the cause of their relegation.
Aere (Western North Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm Aere formed in early May 2011, just east of the Philippines.
Sunday 22 May 2011
Bolton 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City secure a place in next season's Champions League group stages as they clinch third spot in the Premier League, their highest league finish since 1977.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #12
An extravehicular excursion is planned today. STS-134 Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Mike Fincke are slated to perform the second spacewalk of the mission to continue outfitting and maintenance of the space station complex.
Spurs will keep stars, says Levy
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy tells fans that the club are determined to keep their best players this summer.
Stosur sees off Benesova in Paris
Australia's Samantha Stosur starts her French Open campaign with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic.
French Open set for low-key start
The 2011 French Open will get off to a low-key start on Sunday, with most of the world's leading players out of action on day one at Roland Garros.
French Open set for low-key start
The 2011 French Open will get off to a low-key start on Sunday, with most of the world's leading players out of action on day one at Roland Garros.
NASA's Atlantis Moves To Launch Pad May 31 For Final Shuttle Launch
Space shuttle Atlantis will begin moving to its launch pad at 8 p.m. EDT on May 31, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Ronaldo sets new scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo sets a new Primera Liga single-season scoring record with his 39th and 40th of the campaign as Real Madrid beat Almeria 8-1.
Hewitt pulls out of French Open
Lleyton Hewitt has been forced to withdraw from the withdrawn from the French open because of an injury to his left ankle.
French Open set for low-key start
The 2011 French Open will get off to a low-key start on Sunday, with most of the world's leading players out of action on day one at Roland Garros.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #12
An extravehicular excursion is planned today. STS-134 Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Mike Fincke are slated to perform the second spacewalk of the mission to continue outfitting and maintenance of the space station complex.
Spurs unsure of Woodgate future
Injury-plagued defender Jonathan Woodgate could play his last match for Tottenham against Birmingham on Sunday.
Saturday 21 May 2011
West Ham players care, says Keen
West Ham's caretaker manager Kevin Keen says the players do care about the club's Premier League relegation.
Spurs unsure of Woodgate future
Injury-plagued defender Jonathan Woodgate could play his last match for Tottenham against Birmingham on Sunday.
Del Potro is fit for French Open
Former semi-finalist Juan Martin del Potro confirms he will play at the French Open after recovering from a hip injury.
Lille end wait for French title
Lille win their first French league title since 1954 with a 2-2 draw at Paris Saint-Germain.
Murray draws qualifier in French Open
Britain's Andy Murray will play qualifier Eric Prodon in the first round of the French Open following Friday's draw.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #05
Endeavour docked with the International Space Station at 5:14 a.m. CDT Wednesday, bringing an advanced scientific instrument that could answer basic questions about our universe, perhaps shedding light on dark matter and antimatter.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #08
Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff are set to begin the first of four spacewalks planned for the STS-134 mission at 2:16 a.m. Friday.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #07
An instrument that seeks to unite astronomy and high-energy physics to give us a better understanding of our universe was installed on the International Space Station by space shuttle Endeavour astronauts Thursday.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Chicago Bulls go 1-0 up over Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #05
Endeavour docked with the International Space Station at 5:14 a.m. CDT Wednesday, bringing an advanced scientific instrument that could answer basic questions about our universe, perhaps shedding light on dark matter and antimatter.
Watson earns Paris qualifying win
Heather Watson makes a winning start in her quest to reach the French Open with a straight sets victory in the first round of qualifying in Paris.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #10
The combined crew of the International Space Station and space shuttle Endeavour will work together to perform robotics and prepare for the mission?s second spacewalk.
Britain's hidden bowling obsession
Should Britain's bowling greens be protected from property developers?
STS-134 MCC Status Report #05
Endeavour docked with the International Space Station at 5:14 a.m. CDT Wednesday, bringing an advanced scientific instrument that could answer basic questions about our universe, perhaps shedding light on dark matter and antimatter.
AFC Wimbledon v Luton Town
Preview and live commentary of AFC Wimbledon against Luton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final at Eastlands.
Shrewsbury 0-0 Torquay (agg 0-2)
Torquay will face Stevenage for a place in League One after seeing out a comfortable aggregate win over Shrewsbury in a second-leg stalemate.
GB 'well ahead' with 2012 plans
British hockey's preparations for 2012 far exceed those for previous Olympics, according to the GB men's head coach.
Friday 20 May 2011
Tucson Students Call Shuttle Astronauts Orbiting Earth
Space Shuttle Commander Mark Kelly and mission specialist Mike Fincke, who are aboard the International Space Station, will speak with students from Mesa Verde Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, May 22.
Watkins out of World Cup meeting
World champion Anna Watkins will not join her title-winning partner Katherine Grainger at the season's first World Cup event in Munich because of a back injury.
Nigeria drop Odemwingie for 'indiscipline'
Nigeria coach Samson Siasia excludes West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie from his squad to face Argentina and Ethiopia next month.
Scudamore denies Blackpool agenda
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore rejects claims that they would be happy to see Blackpool out of the competition.
Watson earns Paris qualifying win
Heather Watson makes a winning start in her quest to reach the French Open with a straight sets victory in the first round of qualifying in Paris.
2012 spot not definite - Ainslie
Dorset-based Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie admits his place in the the squad for London 2012 is not guaranteed.
GB synchro set for Champions Cup
Olivia Allison says the LEN European Champions Cup in Sheffield will give GB "vital experience" in front of home support ahead of London 2012.
Tropical Storm 04W (Northwestern Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm 04W formed from the low pressure System 98W this morning in the northwestern Pacific.
Sports stars weigh up Twitter use
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson suggests his players could be banned from using Twitter, while world number one golfer Lee Westwood admits he may quit the social networking site.
Djokovic earns World Finals spot
Novak Djokovic becomes the first player to qualify for the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals after his win in Sunday's Rome Masters final.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #08
Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff are set to begin the first of four spacewalks planned for the STS-134 mission at 2:16 a.m. Friday.
Britain's hidden bowling obsession
Should Britain's bowling greens be protected from property developers?
Watson into main French Open draw
Heather Watson reaches the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time by beating Stefanie Voegele in French Open qualifying.
Murphy and Mirfin exit Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe United goalkeeper Joe Murphy and defender David Mirfin leave the club following their relegation to League One.
French blow for Roddick & Ferrero
World number 11 Andy Roddick and former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero pull out of the French Open with shoulder injuries.
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
Watson closes on French Open draw
Heather Watson moves to within one victory of a place in the French Open as she beats Sally Peers in straight sets in the second round of qualifying.
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
FA opts to abstain from Fifa vote
The Football Association decides not to take part in the vote for the presidency of Fifa because of "a range of issues which make it difficult to support either candidate".
Thursday 19 May 2011
Wenger vows to fight for Fabregas
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger vows to "fight very hard" to keep captain Cesc Fabregas at the club next season.
Strachan expects Lennon to stay
Former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan sees 'no reason' why Neil Lennon won't be managing Celtic next season.
Mansfield appoint Cox as manager
Mansfield Town appoint former Eastwood Town manager Paul Cox as their new boss on a one-year contract.
Giggs dismisses Man Utd critics
Ryan Giggs concedes to BBC Sport that Manchester United have not been at their fluent best this season but rejects criticism of their title-winning campaign.
Watson earns Paris qualifying win
Heather Watson makes a winning start in her quest to reach the French Open with a straight sets victory in the first round of qualifying in Paris.
Watson closes on French Open draw
Heather Watson moves to within one victory of a place in the French Open as she beats Sally Peers in straight sets in the second round of qualifying.
Man City suggest transfer caution
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak warns against expecting a lavish spending spree from the club this summer.
Taylor set to defend League title
Phil Taylor goes in search of his sixth Premier League title at Wembley Arena on Thursday.
Strachan expects Lennon to stay
Former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan sees 'no reason' why Neil Lennon won't be managing Celtic next season.
McEnroe praise for Djokovic run
Tennis legend John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic's superb 37-match unbeaten run in 2011 is more impressive than his own record-breaking streak in 1984.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Chicago Bulls go 1-0 up over Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Ainslie targets London 2012 spot
Dorset-based Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie admits his place in the the squad for London 2012 is not guaranteed.
Huddersfield through on penalties
Huddersfield secure a League One play-off final place after a thrilling 4-2 win on penalties following a 3-3 extra-time stalemate.
Zenden confirms Sunderland exit
Sunderland midfielder Boudewijn Zenden confirms he will leave the club when his current one-year deal expires this summer.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #02
Endeavour?s six crew members are awake and ready for their mission?s first full day in space.
Foxes owners assume sole control
Asia Football Investments take over full control of Leicester City.
Wednesday 18 May 2011
System 95B (Northern Indian Ocean)
On May 3, 2011, NASA's Aqua satellite showed the System 95B was still struggling for survival in the Northern Indian Ocean. The system appears very disorganized on visible satellite imagery
Reed confident of catching Kiwis
Pete Reed is certain he and Andy Hodge have the quality and experience to get the better of their New Zealand rivals in 2011.
STS-134 MCC Status Report #02
Endeavour?s six crew members are awake and ready for their mission?s first full day in space.
Jones unsure about Cardiff future
Cardiff boss Dave Jones admits he may not have a future at the club after Reading ended their Premier League promotion hopes.
Defoe unhappy on Spurs sidelines
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says he is frustrated with not being in the first team at White Hart Lane.
Del Potro is fit for French Open
Former semi-finalist Juan Martin del Potro confirms he will play at the French Open after recovering from a hip injury.
Tornado Challenges Satellite Damage Track Detection Techniques
The Short-term Prediction Research and Transition, or SPoRT, team has used satellite data from the North Alabama region to identify tornado damage from the April 27th super storm outbreak.
Grill takes charge after shake-up
Jens Grill is appointed performance director for the GB and England performance programme as British badminton undertakes a major restructure.
NASA Television To Cover Next Soyuz Departure, Arrival
NASA Television will cover the return of three International Space Station crew members and the launch of three new station residents in the coming weeks.
Grill takes charge after shake-up
Jens Grill is appointed performance director for the GB and England performance programme as British badminton undertakes a major restructure.
Wozniacki dumped out by Sharapova
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki is dumped out of the Rome Masters by Maria Sharapova who will play against Sam Stosur in Sunday's final.
Reed confident of catching Kiwis
Pete Reed is certain he and Andy Hodge have the quality and experience to get the better of their New Zealand rivals in 2011.
Britton expects 'quiet' build-up
Swansea City hero Leon Britton says Reading ending Cardiff City's Championship play-off hopes means less media attention in the build-up to the Wembley clash.
NASA Hurricane Updates on Twitter
Check NASA's Hurricane Twitter feed for a daily behind the scenes look at storms in the tropics.
Reed confident of catching Kiwis
Pete Reed is certain he and Andy Hodge have the quality and experience to get the better of their New Zealand rivals in 2011.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
My slump is over, declares Murray
Andy Murray says his dip in form is officially behind him despite losing to Novak Djokovic in the Rome Masters semi-finals.
Blades & Man Utd draw Cup opener
Sheffield United twice come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup final.
Ancelotti & Ferguson warned by FA
Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti are warned by the Football Assocation over comments they made about referee Howard Webb.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
NASA Television To Cover Next Soyuz Departure, Arrival
NASA Television will cover the return of three International Space Station crew members and the launch of three new station residents in the coming weeks.
NASA'S Shuttle Atlantis Moves From Processing Hangar To Vab
Reporters are invited to cover space shuttle Atlantis' final planned move from its processing hangar to the Vehicle Assembly Building, on Tuesday, May 17, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Sharapova wins Italian Open title
Maria Sharapova collects her first tour title for 12 months as she beats Samantha Stosur in the final of the Italian Open.
Ward beaten in Paris qualifying
British number two James Ward loses in the first round of French Open qualifying after holding a match point against American Ryan Harrison.
NFL wins lock-out ruling in court
The US National Football League wins a court ruling allowing it to lock players out of team facilities in a collective bargaining dispute.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Chicago Bulls go 1-0 up over Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Britons win medals at World Cup
Ed McKeever wins gold and Liam Heath and Jon Schofield take silver at the opening Sprint World Cup of 2011 in Poznan, Poland.
Sharapova wins Rome Masters final
Maria Sharapova collects her first tour title for 12 months as she beats Samantha Stosur in the final of the Rome Masters 6-2 6-4.
NBA Conference play-offs latest (external site)
Latest news as Chicago Bulls go 1-0 up over Miami Heat in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Suspicious package at Cowdenbeath
Police are called to Scottish club Cowdenbeath after a suspicious package is delivered to club chairman Donald Findlay QC .
Clijsters will play French Open
Kim Clijsters confirms she will play at the French Open after recovering from an ankle injury.
Monday 16 May 2011
Rovers boss in drink-drive arrest
The Blackburn Rovers manager is charged with drinking and driving after being stopped on the M6 following a Premier League match.
Maradona agrees Dubai club deal
Diego Maradona is set to be appointed as the new manager of United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl.
Serena pulls out of French Open
Serena Williams pulls out of the French Open with the foot injury that has sidelined her since last July.
Two GB gold medals at European GP
Great Britain win gold in the men's recurve tournament at the European Grand Prix in Antalya.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
Stars eye Ibrox stay after title
The chances of Madjid Bougherra, Allan McGregor, Sasa Papac, David Weir and Nikica Jelavic remaining with Rangers could have increased following their third league title in a row.
Hamann in the frame for Swindon
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann emerges as a contender for the vacant managerial role at Swindon Town, BBC Wiltshire understands.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
Payne and Lurz win Salford Swim
Britain's Keri-Anne Payne and Germany's Thomas Lurz win the elite open water race at the Great Salford Swim.
GB men clinch bronze in Malaysia
Great Britain's men clinch bronze at hockey's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a 4-2 win over New Zealand.
NASA Television To Cover Next Soyuz Departure, Arrival
NASA Television will cover the return of three International Space Station crew members and the launch of three new station residents in the coming weeks.
Two GB gold medals at European GP
Great Britain win gold in the men's recurve tournament at the European Grand Prix in Antalya.
Federer beaten by Gasquet in Rome
Roger Federer crashes out of the Rome Masters in round three, while Novak Djokovic's winning run continues.
Stevenage 2-0 Accrington
Stevenage take a step towards the League Two play-off final with a comfortable victory over Accrington.
Birmingham 0-2 Fulham
Birmingham remain deep in relegation trouble after losing their final Premier League home game of the season 2-0 to Fulham.
SPL pair complete awards treble
Emilio Izaguirre and David Goodwillie complete a clean sweep of awards after being named player and young player of the year by Scotland's football writers while Mixu Paatelainen picks up his second manager prize.
Sunday 15 May 2011
French Open on the BBC
Coverage details for the year's second Grand Slam event on TV, radio & online
Sharapova wins Rome Masters final
Maria Sharapova collects her first tour title for 12 months as she beats Samantha Stosur in the final of the Rome Masters 6-2 6-4.
Dundee United 2-1 Hearts
Dundee United beat Hearts as both sides play out the last game of their season in entertaining style.
Tropical Storm Aere (Western North Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm Aere is now moving parallel to Japan's east coast and undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.
System 95B (Northern Indian Ocean)
On May 3, 2011, NASA's Aqua satellite showed the System 95B was still struggling for survival in the Northern Indian Ocean. The system appears very disorganized on visible satellite imagery
Ajax overtake Twente to win title
Ajax win their 30th Dutch title after beating champions FC Twente 3-1 in Amsterdam in Sunday's title decider.
NASA Announces New STS-134 Prelaunch Events, Countdown Details
News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are set for the final scheduled launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
Latest news from GB Waterpolo at World League meeting (external site)
Latest news from GB Waterpolo at World League meeting (external site)
Six NASA Astronauts - Including D.C. Native - Available For Interviews
The astronauts who flew aboard space shuttle Discovery's last flight will visit NASA Headquarters in Washington on Tuesday, May 10.
Liverpool 0-2 Tottenham
Tottenham beat Liverpool to leapfrog their rivals into fifth place and move a point ahead of the Reds in the race for a Europa League place.
Chelsea 2-2 Newcastle
Steven Taylor's stoppage-time header hands Newcastle a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Live - Great Day of Sport
The Great City Games is under way on a day when Asafa Powell and Jenny Meadows win at the Diamond League, Haile Gebrselassie and Helen Clitheroe triumph at the Great Manchester Run and Keri-Anne Payne is victorious in the Great Salford Swim.
System 95B (Northern Indian Ocean)
On May 3, 2011, NASA's Aqua satellite showed the System 95B was still struggling for survival in the Northern Indian Ocean. The system appears very disorganized on visible satellite imagery
Federer beaten by Gasquet in Rome
Roger Federer crashes out of the Rome Masters in round three, while Novak Djokovic's winning run continues.
Serena pulls out of French Open
Serena Williams pulls out of the French Open with the foot injury that has sidelined her since last July.
Tropical Storm Aere (Western North Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm Aere is now moving parallel to Japan's east coast and undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.
Coach Jackson bows out in defeat
Veteran NBA coach Phil Jackson retires on a losing note as Los Angeles Lakers are beaten by Dallas in the play-offs.
Big names on court in Eastbourne
Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt are among the entries for the AEGON International in Eastbourne.
Saturday 14 May 2011
Sunderland 1-3 Wolves
Wolves pick up a vital three points with a 3-1 win at Sunderland to boost their Premier League survival chances.
Six NASA Astronauts - Including D.C. Native - Available For Interviews
The astronauts who flew aboard space shuttle Discovery's last flight will visit NASA Headquarters in Washington on Tuesday, May 10.
Yaya fires Man City to FA Cup glory
Manchester City win their first major trophy for 35 years after Yaya Toure's goal helps beat Stoke in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
West Brom 1-0 Everton
Youssouf Mulumbu's first-half strike gives West Brom victory over 10-man Everton in the final game of the season at the Hawthorns.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
NASA Television To Cover Next Soyuz Departure, Arrival
NASA Television will cover the return of three International Space Station crew members and the launch of three new station residents in the coming weeks.
Blackpool 4-3 Bolton
Blackpool boost their survival hopes with victory in a truly superb, see-saw match with North West rivals Bolton.
NASA's TRMM Satellite Estimates Australia's Cyclone Season Rainfall
Australia has been hit with a number of cyclones this season, and some of them left behind a legacy of extraordinary amounts of rainfall.
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
Thai chief acts on Triesman claim
Thailand's football chief is set to take legal action against former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman after being implicated in an alleged bribery scandal.
Grill takes charge after shake-up
Jens Grill is appointed performance director for the GB and England performance programme as British badminton undertakes a major restructure.
NASA'S Shuttle Atlantis Moves From Processing Hangar To Vab
Reporters are invited to cover space shuttle Atlantis' final planned move from its processing hangar to the Vehicle Assembly Building, on Tuesday, May 17, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Tropical Storm Aere (Western North Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm Aere is now moving parallel to Japan's east coast and undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.
Nadal & Djokovic reach Rome semis
Rafael Nadal ensures he will keep hold of the world number one ranking going into the French Open while Novak Djokovic also reaches the Rome semi-finals.
Shuttle Endeavour Launch No Earlier Than May 8
NASA managers have determined Endeavour will not launch before May 8, but will not officially set a new launch date until early this week.
Blackpool 4-3 Bolton
Blackpool boost their survival hopes with victory in a truly superb, see-saw match with Lancashire rivals Bolton.
Tropical Storm Aere (Western North Pacific Ocean)
Tropical Storm Aere is now moving parallel to Japan's east coast and undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.
NASA Resets Shuttle Endeavour's Launch for No Earlier Than May 2
NASA managers met Friday to discuss the status of space shuttle Endeavour's launch to the International Space Station.
Smith secures World Youth silver
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Zoe Smith, 17, wins silver at the World Youth Championships with a combined total lift of 201kg.
Morecambe appoint Bentley as boss
Morecambe appoint captain Jim Bentley as their new player-manager, succeeding Sammy McIlroy.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
Reading 0-0 Cardiff
Scoring chances are at a premium as the Championship play-off semi-final first leg between Reading and Cardiff ends goalless.
Friday 13 May 2011
Federer keen to challenge top two
Former world number one Roger Federer does not believe the French Open will be a straight fight between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Celtic bomb probe pair in court
Two men appear in court in connection with suspected parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
Djokovic continues winning streak
Novak Djokovic stays on course to become world number one with a 6-0 6-3 victory over qualifier Lukasz Kubot at the Rome Masters.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
US court restores NFL 'lockout'
A US appeals court puts a "lockout" imposed by National Football League team owners back into effect, creating chaos amid the draft of new players.
NASA's TRMM Satellite Estimates Australia's Cyclone Season Rainfall
Australia has been hit with a number of cyclones this season, and some of them left behind a legacy of extraordinary amounts of rainfall.
Murray through to Rome last four
Andy Murray becomes the first British player to make the last four of Italy's premier tournament since 1932 after beating Florian Mayer.
Six NASA Astronauts - Including D.C. Native - Available For Interviews
The astronauts who flew aboard space shuttle Discovery's last flight will visit NASA Headquarters in Washington on Tuesday, May 10.
NASA'S Shuttle Atlantis Moves From Processing Hangar To Vab
Reporters are invited to cover space shuttle Atlantis' final planned move from its processing hangar to the Vehicle Assembly Building, on Tuesday, May 17, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Safina to take break from tennis
Former world number one Dinara Safina will miss the French Open after taking an indefinite break from tennis.
Nadal wins to retain top ranking
Rafael Nadal ensures he will keep hold of the world number one ranking going into the French Open with victory over Marin Cilic in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters.
Thursday 12 May 2011
Animation of Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Heights Showing El Nino and La Nina Events 1993 to 2011
This animation depicts year-to-year variability in sea surface height, and chronicles two decades of El Nino and La Nina events.
Wales recall Cotterill & Collison
Wales boss Gary Speed names his squad for the Carling Nations Cup double-header against Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Rangers' McGregor player of month
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor is named the Clydesdale Bank Premier League player of the month for April.
Coach Jackson bows out in defeat
Veteran NBA coach Phil Jackson retires on a losing note as Los Angeles Lakers are beaten by Dallas in the play-offs.
NASA Announces New STS-134 Prelaunch Events, Countdown Details
News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are set for the final scheduled launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
Britons win medals at World Cup
Ed McKeever wins gold and Liam Heath and Jon Schofield take silver at the opening Sprint World Cup of 2011 in Poznan, Poland.
NASA Receives European Commitment To Continue Space Station
The Multilateral Coordination Board (MCB) for the International Space Station partner agencies met Wednesday, April 27, to discuss increased efforts to use the station as a test-bed for exploration.
Di Canio in Swindon manager talks
Paolo Di Canio is set to meet Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray to discuss becoming the club's new manager, BBC Wiltshire understands.
McKeever confident on 2012 place
Sprint canoeing world champion Ed McKeever expects to have no trouble qualifying for London 2012 as he starts the 2011 season this weekend.
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