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Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. More>>

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Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. More>>

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker. More>>

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever. More>>

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks

Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals. More>>

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

By The Associated Press The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players... More>>

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

Patrick Corbin was a maestro on the mound, making his slider move all over the place. More>>

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox 6-4

Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. More>>

Bruce homers to back Cueto in Reds' win over Mets

Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation - with himself. More>>

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. More>>

Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings

Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games. More>>

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

Clayton Kershaw scattered three singles in his second complete game of the year and Matt Kemp hit his first home run since April 24, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. More>>

QB Mitchell decides on North Carolina State

Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. More>>

Kansas lands transfer Tarik Black from Memphis

Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately. More>>

Beam her up: Gabby Douglas is back in the gym

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Gabby Douglas had been looking forward to this appearance for a long time. More>>

Indians rally to beat Mariners 10-8

Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked. More>>

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired

Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to... More>>

Te'o off-limits to media but not Maxim party

Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media. More>>

Mariners blow leads, lose 10-8 to Indians

After four losses, three on walk-offs by the Indians in four days, the Seattle Mariners couldn't pack their bags and get to the airport fast enough. More>>

Dodgers GM says Mattingly "doing fine"

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West. More>>

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee. More>>

Bosh aiming to be impactful against Pacers

This is the matchup Chris Bosh wanted in the Eastern Conference finals. More>>

Indians rally to beat Mariners 10-8

Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Indians, twice revived by Seattle's fielding errors, beat the Mariners 10-8 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep. More>>

Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after three years as coach, paving the path for his return to England and a second stint as Chelsea's manager. More>>

Chinese 14-year-old will tee it up in Memorial

Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur who made history at Augusta National, is bringing his game to Jack Nicklaus' backyard. More>>

Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners. More>>

Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title

Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way left. More>>

Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort

The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs. More>>

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years. More>>

Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. More>>

Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics

The cost of the 2014 Winter Games in the Russian city of Sochi now stands at $51 billion, making it the most expensive Olympics in history. More than half of the bill is being footed by Russian state-controlled companies and... More>>

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the... More>>

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh. More>>

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs. More>>

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night. More>>

Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career. More>>

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script. More>>

Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title. More>>

Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2

Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. More>>

Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title

Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship. More>>

McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play

Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday, beating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final at Thracian Cliffs. More>>

Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. More>>

Sweden wins world hockey title

Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title. More>>

Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRI exams Monday. More>>

Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep

Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. More>>

Rangers put Kinsler on DL, recall Profar

The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list because of bruised ribs and recalled top prospect Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock. More>>

Indians blank Mariners 6-0

Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now. More>>

Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through. More>>

Indians blank Mariners 6-0

Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on... More>>

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. More>>

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. More>>

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a... More>>

Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win. More>>

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history. More>>

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. More>>

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. More>>

Coach K return to US team no longer ruled out

By The Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. More>>

Derby winner Orb disappoints in the Preakness

Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey. More>>

Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. More>>

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont... More>>

Stevens rides Oxbow to 3rd Preakness win

Although no one really keeps track of such things, Gary Stevens had no problem making the assessment with complete conviction. More>>

Chella Choi takes lead at Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Anna Nordqvist was putting like a rookie again - and that's a good thing. More>>

As fireworks crackle, Beckham plays last home game

Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement. More>>

Bradley keeps lead after 3 rounds at Nelson

Keegan Bradley still hasn't gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left. More>>

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM's comments

The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs. More>>

Pacers' Hill cleared to play Game 6 vs. Knicks

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. More>>

Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. More>>

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback? More>>

Will Power grabs early lead in race for Indy pole

Will Power was the most relieved man in Roger Penske's garage Saturday. More>>

Federer, Nadal to renew rivalry in Rome final

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday - exactly a week before the French Open starts. More>>

Spezza to return to Senators lineup for Game 3

Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season. More>>

Beckham captains PSG in last home game

With fans chanting his name, David Beckham began his final home game before retirement as captain of Paris Saint-Germain. More>>

McDowell beats Colsaerts at World Match Play

Graeme McDowell reached the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship after knocking out defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts, whose day include the bizarre moment of taking a penalty drop inside a restroom. More>>

Venturi had precious friendship with Byron Nelson

Ken Venturi was a 14-year-old with a camera trying to get a picture of Byron Nelson when he first met the golfer who would become a mentor and dear friend. More>>

Beckham captains PSG in last home game

With fans chanting his name, David Beckham began his final home game before retirement as captain of Paris Saint-Germain. More>>

Pimlico infield safe and sound for Preakness

In front of one stage, a mother propped her young child on her shoulders while watching the country music group Florida Georgia Line. More>>

Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics

Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics. More>>

Ex-NBA player stabbed, seriously injured in fight

Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is seriously injured after being stabbed in a fight. More>>

FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games

Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016. More>>

Denmark's Hoyer wins presidency of badminton body

Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body. More>>

Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby

Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby. More>>

10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond

There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes - either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an... More>>

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki. More>>

Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators

The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby. More>>

Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82. More>>

Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Jessica Korda shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Hall of Famer Karrie Webb after the second round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic. More>>

Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes

The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup said Friday his boat will compete in this summer's races after all, but he suggested a new precaution. More>>

Atletico wins Copa del Rey as Ronaldo ejected

The Copa del Rey trophy could have been coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a disappointing season filled with locker-room turmoil and failure in La Liga and the... More>>

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey. More>>

Andretti team is clear favorite for Indy pole

Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May. More>>

Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson

Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship. More>>

Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL

Add starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to the long list of All-Stars on the New York Yankees' disabled list. More>>

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. More>>

Defensive forwards center stage in NHL playoffs

Pavel Datsyuk is one of the NHL's most feared scorers, a wizard with the puck who is equally adept at setting up his teammates for easy plays. Jonathan Toews has at least 23 goals in each of his six seasons in the... More>>

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission. More>>

Top-ranked Djokovic beaten by Berdych in Rome

Novak Djokovic can't seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with the French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros on the back of two early defeats. More>>

AP source: McIlroy to set up own management group

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Two-time major champion Rory McIlroy is leaving Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management to set up his own management group. More>>

Busch will understand if Kahne retaliates soon

Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne may be planning some retaliation. More>>

Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals

The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. More>>

What to watch for at the Preakness

All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first... More>>

Nolan Ryan's oldest son named Astros president

Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston. More>>

PSG president wants to keep working with Beckham

Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. More>>

NASCAR community mourns death of Dick Trickle

Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he's never forgotten. More>>

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed. More>>

Ferguson heads into retirement seeking 1 more win

Alex Ferguson is looking forward to a retired life of luxury vacations, watching thoroughbreds, enjoying good wines and perhaps studying languages. More>>

Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia. More>>

Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giving up. Listed as the world's highest-earning athlete for 2013,... More>>

Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness

After being on this earth for 77 years, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than $100 million in purse money, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has earned the right to sit in an office and let his assistants do... More>>

LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals

Although Trevor Lewis knows all about postseason heroics after scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching victory last season, even he was a bit overwhelmed by the Los Angeles Kings' latest spectacular playoff feat. More>>

Marchand delivers to lift Bruins over Rangers 3-2

Brad Marchand left the morning skate early. The Bruins were thrilled he was on the ice at the end of the game Thursday night. More>>

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Carmelo Anthony made two jumpers to open the game, knowing it wouldn't stay that easy. More>>

Beckham's role after retirement to remain global

After David Beckham's long and distinguished soccer career ends on an artificial turf field in northwestern France, his life promises to be perhaps even more glamorous than it already has been. More>>

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles. More>>

AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled. More>>

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents. More>>

LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals

Dustin Brown slumped in front of his locker and contemplated the final minutes of Game 2 with the same bewildered wonder felt by all those joyous Kings fans streaming out of Staples Center. More>>

Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2

Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming. More>>

Marchand lifts Bruins, 3-2 in OT over Rangers

Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. More>>

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

For the New York Knicks, it was about playing harder, even if not really much better. More>>

Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake. More>>

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

There is that lasting image of Dick Trickle in the Winston 500 lighting up a cigarette while driving his stock car with his knees during a caution lap. More>>

Donovan left off roster for World Cup qualifiers

Landon Donovan was left off the 29-man U.S. roster for a training camp ahead of a trio of World Cup qualifiers next month. But American coach Jurgen Klinsmann anticipates he will rejoin the team at some unspecified point. More>>

Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, it's likely... More>>

MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay. More>>

Keegan Bradley shoots course-record 60 at Nelson

Keegan Bradley had no thoughts of a course record, or the possibility of a 59, after consecutive bogeys in the middle of his opening round at the Byron Nelson Championship. More>>

Keegan Bradley opens with 60 at Nelson

Keegan Bradley broke the TPC Four Seasons course record with a 10-under 60 in the opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship. More>>

Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM

Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete. More>>

Stolen team trailer leads to Truck Series feud

A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR's Truck Series. More>>

Former NBA union head files suit against Fisher

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Ousted NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter alleges in a lawsuit that president Derek Fisher had a secret deal with owners during the 2011... More>>

Capitals say Ovechkin played with hurt left foot

Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team said Thursday is a hairline fracture in his left foot. More>>

Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL

The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps. More>>

Nadal struggles to beat qualifier Gulbis in Rome

Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. More>>

US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN. More>>

Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd. More>>

Nadal struggles to beat qualifier Gulbis in Rome

Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. More>>

Fillies take center stage in Black-Eyed Susan

A Hall of Fame trainer and the winning jockey in the Kentucky Derby will join forces Friday in the Black-Eyed Susan, a Grade 2 race for 3-year-old fillies at Pimlico Race Course. More>>

AP PHOTOS: A look back at Beckham's career

By The Associated Press David Beckham won league titles with four clubs in four countries in a long career that included a record 115 appearances for England. The soccer superstar who also became a fashion... More>>

Boston Marathon invites stopped runners back

Boston Marathon runners who were stopped on the course when bombs went off at the finish line will have a chance to come back and run again next year, race organizers said on Thursday. More>>

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. More>>

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport. More>>

St. Martin, Kane, Moulson are Lady Byng finalists

By The Associated Press Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's... More>>

Owners reject Sacramento Kings' move to Seattle

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not too many. More>>

Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

Two role players each came up with a big goal. The stars had a handful of key plays. The goalie made all the stops. More>>

Orb to have an inside view of Preakness from rail

For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. More>>

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in... More>>

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter. More>>

Dodgers beat Nationals 3-1 in Greinke's return

Zack Greinke returned early from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is starting to pick up. More>>

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success. More>>

Blackhawks edge Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

Maybe it was the extra rest, or another raucous crowd at the United Center. Maybe it was just the resumption of one of the NHL's biggest rivalries. More>>

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee. More>>

NBA owners reject Sacramento Kings move to Seattle

The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise. More>>

Iran beats US in Grand Central exhibition

Iran's wrestling team visited the United States for the first time in a decade and found a virtual home meet. More>>

OJ Simpson testifies in bid for new Vegas trial

His leg shackles rattling as he shuffled to and from the witness stand, O.J. Simpson made his own case Wednesday for a new trial on armed robbery charges with testimony that he relied on the advice of his trusted attorney... More>>

Orb draws rail as 1-1 favorite in Preakness

The Preakness draw was over, and trainer Shug McGaughey listed a variety of reasons why he was OK with having Kentucky Derby winner Orb starting Saturday's race from the rail. More>>

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Branislav Ivanovic scored on a looping header from Juan Mata's corner kick in the third minute of stoppage time, and Chelsea beat Benfica 2-1 Wednesday night to win the Europa League following its Champions League title... More>>

Franklin gets ready to walk down high school aisle

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Missy Franklin is starting to feel like a grown-up. More>>

Penn State defends medical changes after report

Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is fervently disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced. More>>

Knicks try to stay alive Thursday against Pacers

Pablo Prigioni could return to the starting lineup. Jason Kidd will remain in the rotation. More>>

Verlander, Darvish set for showdown in Texas

Justin Verlander says it's May. Yu Darvish says it's not the first great opposing pitcher he's faced, and won't be his last. More>>

Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD

Rutgers named Julie Hermann its new athletic director Wednesday, and the former No. 2 athletic administrator at Louisville promised a restart for the scandal-scarred program following the ouster of its men's basketball... More>>

Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team

Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL. More>>

Murray retires with back pain; Nadal wins in Rome

Back pain forced Andy Murray to retire midway through his second-round match at the Italian Open on Wednesday. He may have to sit out the French Open, too. More>>

Pound: Drug-testing failing due to lack of will

Former WADA president Dick Pound has written a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency assessing the current state of drug-testing. It doesn't paint a pretty picture. More>>

TCU suspends DE Fields for 1st 2 games of season

TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy." More>>

Marshals dispute account of Woods-Garcia issue

Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the second... More>>

Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal

In a need of a lift in the rotation, the Phillies are taking a chance on Carlos Zambrano. More>>

Derby winner Orb faces a friend in the Preakness

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