Tipperary fend off Limerick challenge - Irish Times
27 May 2012, 1:10 pm
GAA round-up: Tipperary staged a late comeback to deny Limerick a memorable victory in Thurles and book a meeting with Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling semi-final. Limerick must turn their attention to the qualifiers after an unexpectedly close game.

Setting clear goals can fend off fitness fatigue - Regina Leader-Post
26 May 2012, 6:52 am
Runners stumble, yogis yawn, and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks to help people get and stay motivated. Connecticut-based exercise physiologist Tom Holland, who has coached clients on ...

WordPress, Reddit, Cheezburger and Others Join New Internet Defense League - All Things Digital
25 May 2012, 6:56 pm
In the hope that the online enthusiasm and organizing that helped fend off anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA in the U.S. Congress this year can be captured and redeployed, online activists are now founding an “Internet Defense League.”

Giant Lender in Spain Asks for Billions to fend Off Collapse - New York Times
25 May 2012, 2:10 pm
MADRID — Spain’s banking crisis worsened Friday as the board of Bankia, the country’s biggest mortgage lender, warned that it would need an additional 19 billion euros ($23.88 billion), far beyond what the government estimated when it ...

Obama urges bolder EU action to fend off crisis - EurActiv.com
22 May 2012, 1:20 am
US President Barack Obama urged Europe yesterday (21 May) to strengthen its defences against financial market turmoil and recapitalise its banks as part of a four-pronged strategy for tackling the eurozone crisis. European leaders have shown an increased ...

fend off fitness fatigue with tricks to stay motivated, say experts - Lebanon Daily Star
21 May 2012, 5:20 pm
NEW YORK: Runners stumble, yogis yawn, and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks to help people get and stay motivated. Connecticut-based exercise physiologist Tom Holland, who has coached clients on ...

NHL PLAYOFFS: New York Rangers fend off Washington Capitals in Game 7 - The Oakland Press
12 May 2012, 9:06 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Detroit 10, Oakland 6: Tigers fend off Brandon Inge's grand slam for win - Detroit Free Press
11 May 2012, 2:59 am
OAKLAND -- Of course, we could begin with the grand slam. And maybe, on most nights, we should. But when a team expected to contend for the World Series struggles to score, any sign suggesting a breakout is the bigger development. Yes, Brandon ...

New York Knicks fend off NBA elimination - YAHOO!
6 May 2012, 9:13 pm
The New York Knicks fended off elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs, holding off the star-studded Miami Heat 89-87 to force a fifth game in their Eastern Conference series. Carmelo Anthony poured in 41 points and Amare Stoudemire returned ...

Knicks fend off elimination, 76ers push Bulls to brink - YAHOO!
6 May 2012, 6:21 pm
The New York Knicks fended off elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, holding off the star-studded Miami Heat 89-87 to force a fifth game in their Eastern Conference series. Carmelo Anthony poured in 41 points and Amare Stoudemire ...