Swiss city Basel to name tennis venue Roger Federer Arena after its most famous sporting sonBASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer’s birthplace will rename its international tennis venue for its most famous sporting son. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 14Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 8. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Notable quotes from 2009 Tony AwardsQuotes from 2009 Tony Awards, presented Sunday night: Partial list of winners of 2009 Tony AwardWinners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. List of winners of 2009 Tony AwardWinners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘God of Carnage’ look to dominate 2009 Tony AwardsNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated the early going at Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting six awards, including best book of a musical and choreography. Pit stop for Shaq in Texas, where NBA superstar attends first IndyCar Series raceFORT WORTH, Texas — While the NBA finals are underway, Shaquille O’Neal spent the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway attending his first IndyCar Series race. ‘Idol’ winner Kris Allen to perform the national anthem at Sunday’s Game 2 of NBA finalsNEW YORK — “American Idol” winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, but this time, he’ll have nothing to do with the outcome. US tennis fans unable to watch Federer’s French Open semifinal victory on live televisionNEW YORK — U.S. tennis fans hoping to watch Roger Federer’s pursuit of the career Grand Slam had to wait until after his match ended Friday, as his French Open semifinal was not available on live television. Super Start: Kobe Bryant scores 40 as Lakers demolish Magic 100-75 in Game 1 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant may as well spend the night at Staples Center. So focused on winning an NBA title, he’s not much fun to be around these days. NBA commish Stern fines LeBron James $25,000 for postgame media snubLOS ANGELES — NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals. Kentucky Derby disappointment Dunkirk looks to rebound in the Belmont StakesNEW YORK — Todd Pletcher always had high expectations for Dunkirk. List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for May 25-31Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 18-24. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses: Neil Patrick Harris gets ready as host of the 2009 Tony AwardsNEW YORK — Ask Neil Patrick Harris how he sees his job as host of the 2009 Tony Awards, and the star of TV’s “How I Met Your Mother” says judiciously, “ringmaster at the circus — I want to be strong enough to earn your trust but be able to allow all the specialty acts to shine.” Gift of gab: Lidstrom has no plans to take day off from media like Crosby during Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — You can count on Nicklas Lidstrom meeting the media every day during the Stanley Cup finals. Television ratings for Stanley Cup finals off to best start since 2002NEW YORK — Television ratings for the Stanley Cup finals are off to their best start since 2002. TV viewership is up for NBA playoffs; big increases for conference finalsNEW YORK — TV viewership is way up for the NBA playoffs. List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for May 18-24Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 18-24. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses: Neil Patrick Harris set to host 2009 Tony Awards showNEW YORK — From Doogie to Barney to Tony. Coppola clan provides inspiration for director’s family-rivalry drama ‘Tetro’CANNES, France — Rivalries are inevitable in a family as big and talented as Francis Ford Coppola’s, with so many siblings and cousins and uncles working in film and music. List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for May 4-10Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 15-21. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: Film by fiance of freed journalist Roxana Saberi to debut at Cannes Film FestivalCANNES, France — When Cannes Film Festival organizers chose an Iranian film for their lineup, they couldn’t have guessed how timely it would become. Curtain ‘Up’: Pixar maestros feel cartoons come of age as animated adventure opens CannesCANNES, France — After nine hits and four Academy Awards for films including “WALL-E” and “Ratatouille,” the Pixar Animation gang finally feels it has made it to the grown-ups’ table with “Up,” the first animated movie to open the Cannes Film Festival. Rachel Weisz juggles, unicycles, raps and skateboards through con romp ‘Brothers Bloom’TORONTO — Rachel Weisz greatly expanded her list of useful talents for the con man romp “The Brothers Bloom.” Stars, celebs and cinephiles gather for opening of 62nd Cannes Film FestivalCANNES, France — The evening gowns glittered, the red carpet was unfurled — and the 3-D glasses were at hand as the 62nd Cannes Film Festival opened Wednesday with the soaring animated adventure “Up.” French icon Huppert follows Penn as jury president at Cannes Film FestivalCANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival faced a problem this year — how to replace passionate, attention-grabbing actor Sean Penn as jury president? Robin Wright Penn follows soon-to-be ex Sean onto Cannes Film Festival juryCANNES, France — The head of the Cannes Film Festival says Sean Penn is a hard act to follow. Cannes is looking ‘Up’ as festival turns lighter with opening-night animated rompCANNES, France — Heavyweights of world cinema dominate this year’s Cannes Film Festival: Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee, Pedro Almodovar, Jane Campion, Ken Loach, Lars von Trier. Charley Pride, Marty Stuart, Pinetop Perkins on lineup for Mississippi Grammy eventTUNICA, Miss. — Country music artists Charley Pride and Marty Stuart and bluesman Pinetop Perkins will headline the third annual Mississippi Grammy gala. Yikes! Yanni forces Capitals, Penguins to play on Friday, SaturdayPITTSBURGH — Yanni is forcing the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins to play two playoff games in as many nights, and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis doesn’t like it. List of top 15 cable TV programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 27-May 3Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 27-May 3. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: Biographical details about American reporter convicted by Iran of spyingNAME — Roxana Saberi Obituaries in the newsSusan Atkins LOS ANGELES (AP) — Susan Atkins, a member of the Charles Manson “family” who admitted ruthlessly stabbing pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death in the cult’s 1969 murder spree, has died in prison less than a month after a parole board turned down a bid for compassionate release. She was 61 and had brain cancer. Michael Phelps returns from 3-month suspension, ready to start racing againBALTIMORE — When Michael Phelps was at his lowest, unsure if he wanted to return to swimming, he sat down with a pen and a piece of paper. “I wrote out the pros and cons of swimming,” he said, “and quitting.” In the end, swimming won out. Phelps returned to what he does best. Now, he’s finished serving a three-month suspension that was doled out by USA Swimming after a picture surfaced in a British tabloid showing him inhaling from a marijuana pipe. Phelps returns from suspension, ready to start racing againBALTIMORE — When Michael Phelps was at his lowest, unsure if he wanted to return to swimming, he sat down with a pen and a piece of paper. |
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