Rangers defeat Diamondbacks 9-8 in 12 innings
Chris Davis and David Murphy hit back-to-back homers in the 12th inning, Andruw Jones also homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Thursday night. Davis matched a career... Read more
Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
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On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal. Not when they were the ones who could take Blake Griffin. Following a flurry of head-turning trades around... Read more
Fun in Fenway for Yanks, then home to face Mets
After another winning night of home run derby, the Yankees headed to Boston for some fun at Fenway. Then it’s back home for the first Subway Series against the Mets at the new bandbox in the Bronx. Despite... Read more
Jim Furyk optimistic as he eyes return to Bethpage
Jim Furyk doesn’t have fond memories of the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, but he hopes changes in the course setup and hopefully better weather will boost his chances to contend at next week’s... Read more
Newman wins pole for Coca-Cola 600
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Ryan Newman knows how to win poles at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Now ‘Flyin’ Ryan’ wants to get that elusive victory at the track. It might depend on getting through the first lap. Newman... Read more
Padres ace Peavy turns down trade to White Sox
Jake Peavy is staying with the San Diego Padres. The ace pitcher turned down a trade to the Chicago White Sox, choosing Thursday to remain with his longtime team. The Padres and White Sox had reached... Read more
Defiant Ferguson has no FA Cup regrets
Sir Alex Ferguson insisted here on Monday he had no regrets over the composition of Manchester United’s side for their FA Cup semi-final loss to Everton. The Toffees penalty shoot-out victory at... Read more
NBA Lakers cruise past Jazz, Nuggets pound Hornets
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The Los Angeles Lakers lived up to their status as the top Western Conference team as they cruised past Utah 113-100 in the first game of their National Basketball Association playoff series. Kobe Bryant... Read more
Galiardi, Budaj leads Avs past Canucks
T.J Galiardi scored twice, Peter Budaj made 20 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche snapped an eight-game losing streak with a surprising 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Milan Hejduk... Read more
Kidd dishes Mavs past Suns in crucial West matchup
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Rick Carlisle often warns his players to “never underestimate greatness at any age,” a reminder that even a guy on the downside of his career can flash his Hall of Fame credentials at any time. Jason... Read more


