Sunday, May 18
The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Tom Sorensen Column: With Busch Out, Boredom Rules
May 18--CONCORD -- Kasey Kahne made the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race because of the kindness of strangers. He didn't qualify by winning races or distinguishing himself on the track. He qualified because he's considered courteous and cute and middle-school girls squeal when he walks past.
Santana Hardly Dominant but Stops Mets' Bleeding
May 18--Both the Mets' and Yankees' seasons will be graded on a curve -- or rather on a fastball, changeup and slider. The latter three constitute the repertoire of Johan Santana, the pitcher the Yankees didn't get and the Mets did. He will be the New York measuring stick in 2008.
Big Brown Romps in Preakness; Triple Crown Next?
May 18--BALTIMORE -- Kent Desormeaux kept looking back, and no one was coming. Not even close, and once again it was Big Brown first and the rest nowhere. The Pimlico crowd of 112,222 roared, saluting greatness rarely seen.
MLB: Seattle 4, San Diego 2
SEATTLE, May 18 (UPI) -- Adrian Beltre's two-run homer capped a three-run seventh inning Saturday when the Seattle Mariners slipped past San Diego 4-2.
MLB: Boston 7, Milwaukee 6
BOSTON, May 18 (UPI) -- Kevin Youkilis' seventh-inning RBI single Saturday gave the Boston Red Sox a 7-6 win over Milwaukee and a double-header sweep.
MLS: Chivas USA 3, D.C. United 1
CARSON, Calif., May 18 (UPI) -- Sacha Kljestan had a goal and an assist and Atiba Harris had two assists Saturday night to lead Chivas USA past D.C. United 3-1.
MLB: Chi. White Sox 3, San Francisco 1
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18 (UPI) -- Orlando Cabrera's second-inning sacrifice fly drove in what turned out to be the wining run Saturday in the Chicago White Sox' 3-1 win at San Francisco.
Saturday, May 17
MLB: Detroit 3, Arizona 2
PHOENIX, May 18 (UPI) -- Matt Joyce's seventh-inning solo homer produced the winning run Saturday in the Detroit Tigers' 3-2 victory at Arizona.
Stars Win in Detroit to Play Next Game in Dallas
DETROIT -- Stars captain Brenden Morrow jokingly suggested Saturday afternoon that maybe, just maybe, goalie Marty Turco sacrificed a chicken to rid himself of his winless curse at Joe Louis Arena.
MLB: Colorado 3, Minnesota 2
DENVER, Conn., May 18 (UPI) -- Ryan Spilborghs' pinch single in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday gave the Colorado Rockies a 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Kasey Kahne wins Sprint All-Star race
CONCORD, N.C., May 18 (UPI) -- Kasey Kahne, who got in the event because the fans voted him in, won NASCAR's Sprint All-Star Race in Concord, N.C., Saturday night.
MLB: Florida 7, Kansas City 3
MIAMI, May 17 (UPI) -- Wes Helms and Mike Jacobs combined for five RBI with seventh inning homers Saturday to boost the Florida Marlins over Kansas City 7-3.
MLS: Houston 2, Chicago 1
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 17 (UPI) -- Ricardo Clark and Bobby Boswell scored goals Saturday to lead the Houston Dynamo past Chicago 2-1 and into second place in the MLS Western Conference.
MLB: Baltimore 6, Washington 5
BALTIMORE, May 17 (UPI) -- Nick Markakis had a two-run homer and an RBI single Saturday to lead the Baltimore Orioles past Washington 6-5.
MLB: Toronto 6, Philadelphia 3
PHILADELPHIA, May 17 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas clubbed two homers and knocked in five runs Saturday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 win at Philadelphia.
MLS: New England 2, San Jose 0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., May 17 (UPI) -- Kheli Dube scored six minutes into his first Major League Soccer start Saturday to help the New England Revolution post a 2-0 MLS victory over San Jose.
MLB: Texas 6, Houston 2
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 17 (UPI) -- Milton Bradley and Marlon Byrd hit two-run homers Saturday to help the Texas Rangers down the Houston Astros 6-2.
MLS: Kansas City 1, New York 1 (tie)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., May 17 (UPI) -- Rookie Danleigh Borman scored a late goal Saturday to give the Kansas City Wizards a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls.
MLB: Oakland 5, Atlanta 4
ATLANTA, May 17 (UPI) -- Ryan Sweeney's three-run homer was the big hit Saturday in the Oakland Athletics' 5-4 win at Atlanta.
MLB: N.Y. Mets 7, N.Y. Yankees 4
NEW YORK, May 17 (UPI) -- David Wright's three hits, one a two-run homer, boosted the New York Mets to a 7-4 victory against the New York Yankees Saturday.
Allmendinger wins Sprint Showdown
CONCORD, N.C., May 17 (UPI) -- A.J. Allmendinger and Sam Hornish Jr. finished one-two Saturday in the Sprint Showdown at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.
Bean leads by one at senior Regions
HOOVER, Ala., May 17 (UPI) -- Andy Bean shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the seniors Regions Charity Classic at Hoover, Ala.
Ochoa has two-shot lead at Sybase Classic
CLIFTON, N.J., May 17 (UPI) -- Two-time defending champion Lorena Ochoa had a 5-under 67 Saturday and took a two-shot lead after two rounds of the LPGA's Sybase Classic at Clifton, N.J.
MLB: LA Dodgers 6, LA Angels 3
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- Blake DeWitt's two-run homer Saturday helped the LA Dodgers beat their neighborhood rivals, the LA Angels of Anaheim, 6-3.
WNBA: Connecticut 100, Atlanta 68
UNCASVILLE, Conn., May 17 (UPI) -- Tamika Whitmore had 22 points and 10 rebounds Saturday when the Connecticut Sun spoiled the first game in Atlanta Dream history with a 100-68 rout.
MLB: Boston 5, Milwaukee 3
BOSTON, May 17 (UPI) -- A three-run homer by David Ortiz Saturday helped the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee 5-3 in the opener of a day/night doubleheader at Fenway Park.
Howell in third-round lead at AT&T Classic
DULUTH, Ga., May 17 (UPI) -- Charles Howell III posted a 5-under 67 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the PGA's AT&T Classic at Duluth, Ga.
MLB: Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 2
CINCINNATI, May 17 (UPI) -- Adam Dunn's three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday gave the Cincinnati Reds a 4-2 victory over Cleveland.
MLS: Toronto 0, Columbus 0 (tie)
TORONTO, May 17 (UPI) -- Toronto FC goalie Greg Sutton got his third shutout in his last four matches Saturday to end Columbus' five-game win streak with a 0-0 draw.
Finland wins bronze in World Championship
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec, May 17 (UPI) -- Niklas Backstrom made 36 saves Saturday to lead Finland to a 4-0 win over Sweden and the third-place bronze medal in the 2008 World Championship.
MLB: St. Louis 9, Tampa Bay 8 (10 innings)
ST. LOUIS, May 17 (UPI) -- Ryan Ludwick hit two solo homers, one in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday, helping St. Louis to a 9-8 win over Tampa Bay.
NHL: Dallas 2, Detroit 1
DETROIT, May 17 (UPI) -- Joel Lunqvist scored the game-winner in the second period Saturday to give Dallas a 2-1 victory at Detroit in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
MLB: Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 6
CHICAGO, May 17 (UPI) -- Nate McLouth's two-run homer Saturday lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-6.
Report: Donaghy's betting info revealed
NEW YORK, May 17 (UPI) -- The New York Daily News reported Saturday that former NBA referee Tim Donaghy bet on more than 100 basketball games.
Dredge leads Irish Open by one shot
LIMERICK, Ireland, May 17 (UPI) -- Bradley Dredge shot 6-under-par 66 in Saturday's third round for a one-stroke advantage at the Irish Open golf tournament in Limerick, Ireland.
Cardinals' Isringhausen on disabled list
ST. LOUIS, May 17 (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen has been placed on the disabled list with an infected right hand, General Manager John Mozeliak says.
Rays Stop the Offense-Less Cardinals
ST. LOUIS -- As the faltering Cardinals grope to keep their spirited start from falling apart, they got a look at an American League club that has its game all together.
MLB: San Diego 6, Seattle 4
SEATTLE, May 17 (UPI) -- Chris Young overcame a shaky start Friday and three relievers combined to throw three shutout innings in the San Diego Padres' 6-4 win over Seattle.
NBA: LA Lakers 108, Utah 105
SALT LAKE CITY, May 17 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant hit two of Los Angeles' five clutch free throws down the stretch Friday that allowed the Lakers to eliminate Utah from the playoffs 108-105.
MLB: Chi. White Sox 2, San Francisco 0
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (UPI) -- Gavin Floyd teamed with four relievers on a five-hitter Friday, bringing the Chicago White Sox a 2-0 decision over San Francisco.
MLB: LA Angels 4, LA Dodgers 2
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- Joe Saunders returned to his winning form Friday, allowing five hits in 7 1/3 innings and boosting the Los Angeles Angels past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2.
Friday, May 16
MLB: Arizona 4, Detroit 3
PHOENIX, May 17 (UPI) -- Augie Ojeda finished off a three-run seventh inning by scoring on a throwing error Friday, rallying the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over Detroit.
Report: Crashes at Indy 500 qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS, May 17 (UPI) -- Three drivers were involved in crashes during Friday's qualifying runs for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, The Indianapolis Star reported.
MLB: Minnesota, Colorado 2
DENVER, May 17 (UPI) -- Rookie Nick Blackburn limited Colorado to two runs on six hits over seven innings Friday, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over Colorado.
MLB: Atlanta 3, Oakland 2
ATLANTA, May 16 (UPI) -- A two-out double by Mark Kotsay in the eighth drove in the go-ahead run Friday, giving the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 victory over Oakland.
MLB: Texas 16, Houston 8
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 16 (UPI) -- Josh Hamilton hit two of Texas' six homers Friday and drove in five runs, sending the Rangers to a wild 16-8 victory over Houston.
MLB: Tampa Bay 3, St. Louis 1
ST. LOUIS, May 16 (UPI) -- Andy Sonnanstine gave up a run over eight innings Friday and helped bring the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-1 victory over St. Louis.
MLB: Kansas City 7, Florida 6
MIAMI, May 16 (UPI) -- Miguel Olivo's two-run, eighth-inning homer gave Kansas City a four-run lead Friday and the Royals barely held on to nip Florida 7-6.
NBA: Cleveland 74, Boston 69
CLEVELAND, May 16 (UPI) -- A one-man show by LeBron James Friday lifted Cleveland to a 74-69 win over Boston and forced a deciding game in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
MLB: Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 3
CINCINNATI, May 16 (UPI) -- Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer in the first Friday and scored the winning run in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk in Cincinnati's 4-3 win over Cleveland.
MLB: Baltimore 5, Washington 3
BALTIMORE, May 16 (UPI) -- Brian Roberts tripled and then scored the go-ahead run in the fifth Friday and Baltimore got four innings of scoreless relief to defeat Washington 5-3.
MLB: Philadelphia 10, Toronto 3
PHILADELPHIA, May 16 (UPI) -- Jayson Werth hit three homers Friday, one of them a grand slam, and equaled a franchise record with eight RBI in carrying Philadelphia past Toronto 10-3.
Bean shares lead on Champions Tour
HOOVER, Ala., May 16 (UPI) -- Andy Bean and Mike Goodes both shot 7-under 65 Friday to share the lead after one round of the Regions Charity Classic in Hoover, Ala.
Report: Walsh comments on taping
NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh told HBO's "Real Sports" Friday the team was aware he was taping opponents from the sidelines.
Kyle Busch wins all-star pole
CONCORD, N.C., May 16 (UPI) -- Kyle Busch won the pole Friday for Saturday night's running of the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
MLB: Milwaukee at Boston, ppd., rain
BOSTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The scheduled inter-league game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox was postponed Friday because of rain.
Byrd takes lead at AT&T Classic
DULUTH, Ga., May 16 (UPI) -- Jonathan Byrd posted his second straight 66 Friday and took a three-shot lead at the midway point of the AT&T Classic in Duluth, Ga.
Rain wipes out second round of Sybase Open
CLIFTON, N.J., May 16 (UPI) -- Heavy rains Friday forced cancellation of the second round of the LPGA Tour's Sybase Classic, reducing the event to 54 holes.
Canada, Russia reach world hockey final
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 16 (UPI) -- Mike Green's second-period goal Friday turned out to be the decisive score in Canada's 5-4 win over Sweden in the semifinals of the World Hockey Championship.
MLB: N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, ppd., rain
NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- The scheduled inter-league game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees was postponed Friday due to rain.
Track Star Montgomery Gets Four Years in Prison
May 16--WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Disgraced Olympic gold medalist Tim Montgomery was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his role in a $5 million counterfeiting check ring that also ensnared his former coach, his one-time agent and his former girlfriend, the fallen Olympic champion Marion Jones.
Back Injury Sidelines Serena Williams
Maria Sharapova won Friday's last quarterfinal match at the $1.34 million Italian Open in Rome with a 6-7 (3-7), 7-5, 6-2 win over Patty Schnyder.
North Carolina forward to transfer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 16 (UPI) -- Sophomore forward Alex Stephenson is leaving North Carolina and will transfer to a school that is closer to his family in Los Angeles.
MLB: Chi. Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 4
CHICAGO, May 16 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano homered twice and knocked in four runs Friday to power the Chicago Cubs past Pittsburgh 7-4.
Coach fighting for prayer loses again
PHILADELPHIA, May 16 (UPI) -- A New Jersey high school football coach has lost another round in his fight to be allowed to lead his team in prayer.
Report: Recruit faces drug charges
BLACKSBURG, Va., May 16 (UPI) -- The Norfolk (Va.) Virginian Pilot reported that Virginia Tech football recruit Peter Rose faces felony drug charges after a 10-month police investigation.
Lorenzo-Vera leads at Irish Open
ADARE, Ireland, May 16 (UPI) -- Michael Lorenzo-Vera had a 2-under-par 70 Friday and fashioned a 1-stroke lead after two rounds of the Irish Open in Adare.
Report: Arthur had grades altered
LAWRENCE, Kan., May 16 (UPI) -- Dallas television station WFAA is reporting that the high school grades of University of Kansas forward Darrell Arthur were altered.
Cleveland guard out with shoulder injury
CLEVELAND, May 16 (UPI) -- Sharp-shooting guard Daniel Gibson of Cleveland will miss at least a week of play because of a left shoulder separation.
Duckett becomes Grambling basketball coach
GRAMBLING, La., May 16 (UPI) -- Rick Duckett, a long-time assistant at South Carolina, has been chosen as the head basketball coach at Grambling State University.
Rodman charged with spousal abuse
LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman has been charged with spousal abuse in connection with an incident with his girlfriend last month, authorities said.
Barkley facing bad debt charges
LAS VEGAS, May 16 (UPI) -- Prosecutors say former NBA star Charles Barkley, now a television sports analyst, faces possible felony charges as a Las Vegas casino sues him for bad debts.
Boy claws girl out from under rubble
BEIJING, May 16 (UPI) -- Xiang Xiaoling, 13, survived the earthquake in China's Sichaun province, thanks to her classmate Ma Jian, who used his hands to claw her out of the rubble.
Flyers Get Up Close and Personal With Penguins Goalie Fleury
May 16--For the first three games of the series, the referees could have given the Flyers 2 minutes for politeness.
By Janet Patton: BUT COMMITTEE WON't LIMIT ITS SCOPE
By The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.
MLB: Chi. White Sox 4, LA Angels 3
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 16 (UPI) -- Jim Thome drove in A.J. Pierzynski with two outs in the eighth Thursday night to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4-3.
MLB: Arizona 8, Colorado 5
PHOENIX, May 16 (UPI) -- Brandon Webb tied a franchise record by winning his ninth straight start Thursday, carrying the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 victory over Colorado.
Thursday, May 15
MLS: Colorado 2, Real Salt Lake 0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo., May 15 (UPI) -- Second-half goals by Omar Cummings and Christian Gomez Thursday gave the Colorado Rapids a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.
NBA: San Antonio 99, New Orleans 80
SAN ANTONIO, May 15 (UPI) -- Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili led a dominating second-half performance Thursday and San Antonio forced a winner-take-all Game 7, downing New Orleans 99-80.
NHL: Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2
PHILADELPHIA, May 15 (UPI) -- Jeoffrey Lupul scored the first of Philadelphia's three opening-period goals Thursday and the Flyers kept their season alive with a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh.
MLB: Philadelphia 5, Atlanta 0
PHILADELPHIA, May 15 (UPI) -- Cole Hamels threw the first shutout of his career Thursday and the Philadelphia Phillies produced three home runs in downing Atlanta 5-0.
Kenny Perry shares AT&T lead
DULUTH, Ga., May 15 (UPI) -- Kenny Perry shot a 6-under 66 during the worst of Thursday's bad weather in Georgia and grabbed a share of the first-round lead at the AT&T Classic.
Sorenstam shares lead at Sybase Open
CLIFTON, N.J., May 15 (UPI) -- Annika Sorenstam, two days after announcing her upcoming retirement from competitive golf, shared the lead Thursday after one round of the Sybase Classic.
Indians Defeat A's
CLEVELAND -- Apparently, a new era of Indians baseball has begun. No more clawing and scratching for runs. No longer does manager Eric Wedge have to depend on his pitchers to throw shutouts.
MLB: Florida at Cincinnati, ppd., rain
CINCINNATI, May 15 (UPI) -- The scheduled National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Florida Marlins was postponed Thursday because of rain.
MLB interleague play set to begin
NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- The first of two yearly Major League Baseball inter-league periods is set to begin, with the American League riding a four-year winning streak.
Braun signs long-term deal with Brewers
MILWAUKEE, May 15 (UPI) -- Outfielder Ryan Braun, last year's National League rookie of the year, has signed a record eight-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB: Houston 8, San Francisco 7
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman's solo homer in the top of the ninth Thursday gave the Houston Astros an 8-7 victory at San Francisco.
MLB: Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- Shawn Riggans' fourth-inning two-run homer Thursday helped the Tampa Bay Rays top the New York Yankees 5-2.
MLB: Pittsburgh 11, St. Louis 5
ST. LOUIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Jason Bay's three-run pinch homer in the top of the eighth inning Thursday keyed the Pittsburgh Pirates' 11-5 win at St. Louis.
MLB: Kansas City 8, Detroit 4
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15 (UPI) -- Jose Guillen's two hits and three RBI Thursday led the Kansas City Royals past Detroit 8-4.
MLB: Chi. Cubs 4, San Diego 0
CHICAGO, May 15 (UPI) -- Ryan Dempster yielded six hits in 8 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday to help the Chicago Cubs down the San Diego Padres 4-0.
MLB: Toronto 3, Minnesota 2
MINNEAPOLIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Joe Inglett's pinch RBI single in the top of the 11th inning Thursday lifted Toronto to a 3-2 win at Minnesota.
MLB: LA Dodgers 7, Milwaukee 2
MILWAUKEE, May 15 (UPI) -- Gary Bennett's three-run homer capped a six-run seventh inning Thursday as the Los Angeles Dodgers belted the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2.
MLB: Washington 1, N.Y. Mets 0
NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- Felipe Lopez' eighth inning sacrifice fly Thursday produced the lone run in Washington's 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
MLB: Cleveland 4, Oakland 2
CLEVELAND, May 15 (UPI) -- Cleveland pitcher Aaron Laffey surrendered an unearned run and five hits in six innings Thursday in helping the Indians top Oakland 4-2.
Penn State Coach Joe Paterno hospitalized
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 15 (UPI) -- Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was hospitalized Thursday because of dehydration.
Jarrett ready for final Sprint Cup race
CONCORD, N.C., May 15 (UPI) -- Veteran driver Dale Jarrett makes his final NASCAR appearance Saturday night at the Sprint Cup Showdown in Concord, N.C.
Green, Mikha Singh on top at Irish Open
LIMERICK, Ireland, May 15 (UPI) -- Australia's Richard Green and Jeev Mikha Singh of India share the lead after the first 18 holes of the Irish Open golf tournament in Limerick, Ireland.
Riot mars English soccer match
MANCHESTER, England, May 15 (UPI) -- Manchester abandoned plans Thursday to put up big TV screens around the city to show next week's all-English Champions League soccer final, officials say.
NBA: LA Lakers 111, Utah 104
LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol made the key plays down the stretch Wednesday that produced a 111-104 Los Angeles Lakers victory over Utah.
MLB: Houston 6, San Francisco 3
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (UPI) -- Miguel Tejada singled in the go-ahead run in seventh Wednesday and Brad Ausmus added a two-run homer, giving Houston a 6-3 win over San Francisco.
MLB: Arizona 4, Colorado 3
PHOENIX, May 15 (UPI) -- Micah Owings threw six shutout innings Wednesday to finally get back in the win column and Arizona held on to edge Colorado 4-3.
MLB: Chicago White Sox 6, LA Angels 1
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- A grand slam in the eighth Wednesday by American League home run leader Carlos Quentin lifted the Chicago White Sox past the Los Angeles Angels 6-1.
Wednesday, May 14
MLB: Toronto 6, Minnesota 5
MINNEAPOLIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Matt Stairs hit a grand slam homer in the first Wednesday and Toronto spent the rest of the game holding off Minnesota for a 6-5 victory.
Henin Surprises the Tennis World With Retirement Move
Justine Henin's announcement that she was retiring Wednesday at age 25 caught women's tennis off guard, much the way the diminutive Belgian's breathtaking backhand and sublime shot-making bewildered taller, more powerful opponents over the years.
MLB: Kansas City 2, Detroit 0
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 14 (UPI) -- Luke Hochevar combined with three relievers on a six-hitter Wednesday and Kansas City stayed unbeaten against Detroit this season with a 2-0 victory.
MLB: Cincinnati 7, Florida 6 (10 inn.)
CINCINNATI, May 14 (UPI) -- Paul Janish's single in his major league debut drove in the winning run in the 10th Wednesday and Cincinnati, despite blowing a big lead, downed Florida 7-6.
MLB: Chicago Cubs 8, San Diego 5
CHICAGO, May 14 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano drove in three runs and Ted Lilly struck out 11 Wednesday, bringing the Chicago Cubs an 8-5 decision over San Diego.
MLB: St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 1
ST. LOUIS, May 14 (UPI) -- Todd Wellemeyer gave up a run in seven-plus innings Wednesday and was supported by 15 hits, lifting St. Louis to a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
MLB: LA Dodgers 6, Milwaukee 4
MILWAUKEE, May 14 (UPI) -- Juan Pierre drove in the go-ahead score as part of a three-run, ninth inning Wednesday, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past Milwaukee 6-4.
MLB: Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 3
NEW YORK, May 14 (UPI) -- Cristian Guzman finished off a four-run seventh with a two-run single Wednesday, pushing Washington to a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets.
NBA: Boston 96, Cleveland 89
BOSTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett combined for 55 points Wednesday and Boston held on down the stretch for a 96-89 playoff victory over Cleveland.
MLB: N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- Mike Mussina allowed a run over 6 1/3 innings Wednesday and the New York relief corps threw shutout ball to deliver the Yankees a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay.
NHL: Dallas 3, Detroit 1
Marty Turco made 34 saves Wednesday, helping Dallas extend its season with a 3-1 victory over Detroit in the Western Conference finals.
NHL: Dallas 3, Detroit 1
DALLAS, May 14 (UPI) -- Marty Turco made 34 saves Wednesday, helping Dallas extend its season with a 3-1 victory over Detroit in the Western Conference finals.
MLB: Atlanta 8, Philadelphia 6
PHILADELPHIA, May 14 (UPI) -- Atlanta staked Tom Glavine to a big lead Wednesday and he held on to win his first game of the season -- an 8-6 victory over Philadelphia.
MLB: Cleveland 2, Oakland 0
CLEVELAND, May 14 (UPI) -- C.C. Sabathia scattered up five hits and two walks while going the distance Wednesday, carrying Cleveland to a 2-0 victory over Oakland.
Finland eliminates USA in world hockey
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 14 (UPI) -- Sami Lepisto scored 3:59 into overtime Wednesday, giving Finland a 3-2 quarterfinal victory over the United States in the World Hockey Championship.
Sampson hired as Bucks assistant coach
MILWAUKEE, May 14 (UPI) -- Kelvin Sampson, forced to resign as coach of the Indiana Hoosiers in the midst of the 2007-2008 season, will join the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant.
Rays sign best pitcher to long-term deal
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have signed ace left-hander Scott Kazmir to a four-year contract extension.
All the Preakness Eyes Will Be on Big Brown
BALTIMORE -- The bravado award for the 133rd Preakness Stakes may go to Reade Baker, the veteran Canadian trainer of Kentucky Bear, who didn't have the earnings necessary to make it to the Kentucky Derby but will take on Big Brown on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.
NFL's Darren Sproles advises on stuttering
MEMPHIS, May 14 (UPI) -- San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles, who has struggled with stuttering, says playing professional football is easier than speaking.
MLB: Seattle 4, Texas 3 (12 innings)
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 14 (UPI) -- Miguel Cairo's RBI single in the top of the 12th inning Wednesday allowed the Seattle Mariners to edge Texas 4-3.
MLB: Baltimore 6, Boston 3
BALTIMORE, May 14 (UPI) -- Jay Payton's seventh-inning grand slam homer Wednesday boosted the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-3 victory over Boston.
Browns drop troubled cornerback
CLEVELAND, May 14 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contact of defensive back Kenny Wright following his recent arrest on drug-related charges.
Former LSU quarterback finds new school
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 14 (UPI) -- Former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has transferred to Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala.
Specter Wants Patriots Investigated
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., Wednesday said there should be an independent investigation into allegations of cheating by the NFL's New England Patriots.
Fifth man charged in Sean Taylor's death
MIAMI, May 14 (UPI) -- A fifth suspect was arrested in Florida Wednesday in the shooting death of Washington Redskins defensive back Sean Taylor.
Reds place shortstop Keppinger on DL
CINCINNATI, May 14 (UPI) -- A broken left kneecap landed Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger on the team's 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
Specter wants Patriots investigated
WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., Wednesday said there should be an independent investigation into allegations of cheating by the NFL's New England Patriots.
Scientists seek better football fields
MADISON, Wis., May 14 (UPI) -- A U.S. team of scientists says it has found the most effective seed mixture and planting times for producing faster-growing, more durable football fields.
Kraft pleased with Boston Herald's apology
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is pleased the Boston Herald apologized for a story that said his team videotaped a St. Louis Rams walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl.
Newspaper says Spygate story false, apologizes
BOSTON - The Boston Herald apologized Wednesday for falsely reporting the New England Patriots videotaped a walkthrough by the St. Louis Rams a day before the 2002 Super Bowl.
No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately 
LIMELETTE, Belgium - Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1.
5th person charged in Redskins safety's killing
MIAMI - Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been
Disabled man wins Stanley Cup party
TORONTO, May 14 (UPI) -- A disabled man in Eastern Canada has won a national contest to host a party featuring the Stanley Cup delivered by six-time cup winner Mark Messier.
No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately
LIMELETTE, Belgium - Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1.
MLB: Texas 5, Seattle 2
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 14 (UPI) -- Gerald Laird drove in a run and scored three times Tuesday, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 decision over the Seattle Mariners.
MLB: Kansas City 3, Detroit 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 14 (UPI) -- Detroit shortstop Edgar Renteria's missed flip to second on Mark Teahen's grounder scored pinch-runner Esteban German, giving Kansas City a 3-2 win Tuesday.
Belgian media: Henin to quit tennis
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Justine Henin is quitting professional
MLB: LA Angels 2, Chicago White Sox 0
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 14 (UPI) -- Jered Weaver threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Scot Shields added a scoreless eighth Tuesday in the LA Angels' 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox.
MLB: San Francisco 4, Houston 2
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 (UPI) -- San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain hit a solo homer and limited the Houston Astros to two runs over eight innings in a 4-2 win Tuesday.
MLB: Arizona 8, Colorado 4
PHOENIX, May 14 (UPI) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks rode Stephen Drew's three-run homer to an 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies Tuesday.
Amputee ex-skydiver kayaking round Britain
GRAVESEND, England, May 14 (UPI) -- A former Royal Air Force parachute jumper who lost a leg skydiving is on a kayak trip around Britain to raise money for wounded ex-soldiers.
NBA: New Orleans 101, San Antonio 79
NEW ORLEANS, May 14 (UPI) -- David West's 38 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday lifted New Orleans to a 101-79 win over San Antonio and a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
MLB: Pittsburgh 8, St. Louis 4 (10 inn.)
ST. LOUIS, May 14 (UPI) -- Marino Salas won his major league debut Tuesday, working out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth in a 10-inning 8-4 Pittsburgh victory over St. Louis.
West lifts Hornets to 3-2 lead
NEW ORLEANS - David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.
West lifts Hornets to 3-2 lead
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.
MLB: Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 (11 inn.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- Gabe Gross singled off Mariano Rivera in the 11th inning Tuesday, handing Tampa Bay a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees, good for first place in the AL East.
MLB: Toronto 5, Minnesota 3
MINNEAPOLIS, May 14 (UPI) -- Jesse Litsch limited the Minnesota Twins to two runs Tuesday in a 5-3 Toronto Blue Jays victory.
Tuesday, May 13
Scott, Orioles hit Beckett hard to edge Red Sox
BALTIMORE - Luke Scott homered and had three of Baltimore's 11 hits off Josh Beckett, and the Orioles received a fine pitching performance from Jeremy Guthrie in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Hornets' Tyson Chandler hurts foot against Spurs
NEW ORLEANS - Hornets center Tyson Chandler had to be helped to the bench after dropping to the floor with a bruised left foot in the fourth quarter of New Orleans' playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
Scott, Guthrie lead Orioles over Boston
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Luke Scott homered and had three of Baltimore's 11 hits off Josh Beckett, and the Orioles received a fine pitching performance from Jeremy Guthrie in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
MLB: Milwaukee 5, LA Dodgers 3
MILWAUKEE, May 13 (UPI) -- Ryan Braun had a double, a triple and two RBI Tuesday, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB: Baltimore 5, Boston 4
BALTIMORE, May 13 (UPI) -- Luke Scott hit a three-run homer and the Orioles tagged Josh Beckett for five runs Tuesday to carry Baltimore to a 5-4 win over Boston.
MLB: San Diego 4, Chicago Cubs 3
CHICAGO, May 13 (UPI) -- Khalil Greene hit a three-run homer off Jason Marquis in a four-run fourth inning Tuesday, propelling the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Gross gets better of Mo in 11th as Rays top Yanks
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving Tampa Bay a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East.
MLB: Cincinnai 5, Florida 3
CINCINNATI, May 13 (UPI) -- Rookie Edinson Volquez held the Marlins to one run through six innings Tuesday in the Cincinnati Reds' 5-3 win over Florida.
Gross singles in 11th, Rays beat Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving Tampa Bay a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East.
MLB: N.Y. Mets 6, Washington 3
NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- Ryan Church had a homer, a double and four RBI Tuesday to help the New York Mets earn a 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Penguins move to brink of Cup finals with 4-1 win
PHILADELPHIA - Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold.
MLB: Philadelphia 5, Atlanta 4
PHILADELPHIA, May 13 (UPI) -- Jayson Werth went 3-for-4 with four RBI Tuesday, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves,
Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.
Gross singles in 11th, Rays beat Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving Tampa Bay a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East.
NHL: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1
PHILADELPHIA, May 13 (UPI) -- Marian Hossa scored twice Tuesday in Pittsburgh's 4-1 win over Philadelphia that gave the Penguins a 3-0 edge in their NHL Eastern Conference finals.
NBA: Detroit 91, Orlando 86
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 13 (UPI) -- Richard Hamilton scored 31 points Tuesday, keying Detroit's 91-86 win over Orlando and moving the Pistons into the Eastern finals for a sixth straight year.
MLB: Cleveland 4, Oakland 0
CLEVELAND, May 13 (UPI) -- Paul Byrd pitched 7 1/3 innings of scoreless ball Tuesday, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Penguins move to brink of Cup finals with 4-1 win / Hockey Game Story
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold.
Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.
Harrison: I wasn't involved in shooting
INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 (UPI) -- Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison has told his team that he was not involved in a shooting in Philadelphia, although he owned the gun.
Feds file new indictment against Bonds
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 (UPI) -- U.S. prosecutors have filed a new indictment against home run king Barry Bonds.
Goldmans put stock in assertion of O.J. confession
LOS ANGELES - Ron Goldman's sister says she's inclined to believe a memorabilia dealer who says O.J. Simpson confessed to him that he killed his ex-wife and Goldman.
Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour
CLIFTON, N.J. - Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure.
Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back.
Sorenstam to retire this year
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line.
NCAA president has 'new information' on USC's Mayo
HOUSTON - Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.
Billups out for the Pistons in Game 5 vs. Magic
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Chauncey Billups doesn't do interviews before he plays, so when he spoke to reporters, that provided the update of the night.
Walsh meets with Goodell, Specter
NEW YORK - A murmur rippled across the room as the NFL revealed the tapes provided by former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.
Seattle Pro-Bowl linebacker arrested
SEATTLE, May 13 (UPI) -- Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated, police said.
Hornets regroup at home for Game 5 against Spurs
NEW ORLEANS - Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times.
Knicks introduce Mike D'Antoni as new head coach
NEW YORK - Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works.
Alex Rodriguez aims to rejoin Yankees next week
TAMPA, Fla. - Injured Alex Rodriguez is hoping to rejoin the New York Yankees early next week. "We're aiming for Tuesday at home," Rodriguez said after working out at the team's minor league complex. "You've got to be smart, so it's a good way to go."
Francona out 2 games after mother-in-law's death
BALTIMORE - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona left the team and will miss the first two games of his team's series at Baltimore following the death of his mother-in-law.
Bills release Everett, clearing way for benefits
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career.
Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour
CLIFTON, N.J. - Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line.
Hornets look to regroup at home
NEW ORLEANS - Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times.
Sorenstam to retire this year
Annika Sorenstam will retire after the season, ending an LPGA Tour career in which she has won 72 tournaments to date and delivered a defining moment when she teed it up against the men on the PGA Tour.
Horford leads NBA all-rookie team
NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- Atlanta Hawks forward-center Al Horford was a unanimous selection to the NBA's all-rookie team, the league said Tuesday.
Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach
NEW YORK - The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.
Sorenstam to leave competitive golf
CLIFTON, N.J., May 13 (UPI) -- Annika Sorenstam, who has won 72 tournaments and more than $22 million in 15 years on the LPGA, Tuesday said she was leaving the tour after this season.
Francona to miss 2 games after mother-in-law's death
BALTIMORE - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona will miss two games starting Tuesday night following the death of his mother-in-law.
'No new sanctions' expected against Pats
NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he didn't expect further sanctions against the New England Patriots following a meeting with a former team employee.
D'Antoni takes over New York Knicks
NEW YORK, May 13 (UPI) -- Mike D'Antoni, three years removed as NBA coach of the year while leading the Phoenix Suns, was formally introduced Tuesday as coach of the New York Knicks.
AP Source: Sorenstam to retire this year
Annika Sorenstam will retire after the season, ending an LPGA Tour career in which she has won 72 tournaments to date and delivered a defining moment when she teed it up against the men on the PGA Tour.
Walsh meets with Goodell, set to talk with Specter
NEW YORK - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he learned nothing new about the Spygate scandal after meeting with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh for nearly 3 1/2 hours Tuesday.
Ex-NFL player Hambrick gets 5 years for drug sales
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine.
Indiana sends NCAA violations response
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., May 13 (UPI) -- Indiana University officials told the NCAA that its basketball program had been punished enough for alleged rules infractions by former coach Kelvin Sampson.
Gayego joins Preakness lineup
BALTIMORE - Looks like Big Brown won't be the lone Kentucky Derby horse in the Preakness after all.
Matt Walsh to meet with Goodell, Specter
NEW YORK - Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3 1/2 hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter.
Olympic torch relay downscaled after quake
BEIJING - The Olympic torch relay will be simplified, downscaled and open with a minute of silence Wednesday when a leg starts in the southeastern city of Ruijin, a symbolic gesture to thousands who died in a massive earthquake in central China.
Cabrera turns triple play as Indians, Jays split
CLEVELAND - Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, and it wasn't enough for the Cleveland Indians to complete a doubleheader sweep.
MLB: LA Angels 10, Chicago White Sox 7
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 13 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels, buoyed by Vladimir Guerrero's homer and four RBIs, downed the Chicago White Sox 10-7 Monday.
MLB: Houston 7, San Francisco 3
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning Monday provided the go-ahead run in Houston's 7-3 victory over San Francisco.
MLB: Texas 13, Seattle 12 (10 inn.)
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 13 (UPI) -- Ramon Vazquez's walk-off solo homer in the 10th inning Monday delivered the Texas Rangers a 13-12 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Monday, May 12
Datsyuk's hat trick leads Red Wings past Stars 5-2
DALLAS - This is how ridiculously good the Detroit Red Wings are playing: They lose the NHL's top scorer this postseason and their regular-season scoring leader steps up with the first hat trick of his entire career while one of his linemates scores a demoralizing short-handed goal.
James, Cavs batter homesick Celtics to even series
CLEVELAND - Back to even, and back to Boston - with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
MLB: Chicago Cubs 12, San Diego 3
CHICAGO, May 13 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano had a two-run homer and Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings Monday in the Chicago Cubs' 12-3 romp over the San Diego Padres.
MLB: Washington 10, N.Y. Mets 4
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Winning pitcher Odalis Perez went 3-for-3 with two RBI Monday in the Washington Nationals' 10-4 victory over the New York Mets.
MLB: Milwaukee 8, St. Louis 3
MILWAUKEE, May 12 (UPI) -- Ryan Braun hit two home runs for the second straight day Monday to power the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
NHL: Detroit 5, Dallas 2
DALLAS, May 12 (UPI) -- Pavel Datsyuk scored his first career playoff hat trick Monday in Detroit's 5-2 win over Dallas that gave the Red Wings a 3-0 edge in their Western finals.
NBA: Cleveland 88, Boston 77
CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- LeBron James had 21 points and 13 assists Monday, fueling Cleveland's 88-77 win over Boston and evening their Eastern Conference semifinals at 2-2.
Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity
LOS ANGELES - The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts.
Cabrera has unassisted triple play
CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera had the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history Monday against Toronto.
MLB: Minnesota 7, Boston 3
MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 (UPI) -- Delmon Young's two RBI Monday lifted the Minnesota Twins from an early three-run deficit to a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach.
Braun homers twice again as Brewers beat Cards
MILWAUKEE - Ryan Braun hit two home runs for the second game in a row, and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and manager Tony La Russa both were ejected from the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-3 victory Monday night.
Datsyuk's hat trick hands Wings 3-0 series lead
DALLAS - Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Dallas Stars - a record-setting victory.
James scores 21, Cavs even series with Celtics
CLEVELAND - Back to even, and back to Boston - with authority.
MLB: Cincinnati 8, Florida 7
CINCINNATI, May 12 (UPI) -- Jeff Keppinger and Brandon Phillips each hit two-run homers Monday to power the Cincinnati Reds' 8-7 victory over the Florida Marlins.
MLB: Toronto 3, Cleveland 0 (10 inn., 2nd)
CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- Cleveland second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera had the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history in Monday's 3-0, 10-inning loss to Toronto.
MLB: Tampa Bay 7, N.Y. Yankees 1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 12 (UPI) -- Matt Garza pitched seven shutout innings Monday, helping Tampa Bay extend its franchise-record home win streak to 10 games by beating the N.Y. Yankees 7-1.
Cabrera turns unassisted triple play; Tribe splits with Jays
CLEVELAND - Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, and it wasn't enough for the Cleveland Indians to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Cuban judo champ disappears in Miami
MIAMI, May 12 (UPI) -- Cuban judo champion Yurisel Laborde disappeared in Miami after a tournament and officials say they are trying to determine if she defected.
Sorenstam gains slightly in world rankings
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 12 (UPI) -- Annika Sorenstam's runaway victory in the Michelob Ultra Open was good for only a slight gain on world No. 1 Lorena Ochoa in the world golf rankings Monday.
Indians 2B Asdrubal Cabrera turns unassisted triple play
CLEVELAND - Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, accomplishing the feat Monday night in the second game of a doubleheader against Toronto.
A-Rod improving, but not ready to rejoin Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend's series against the crosstown rival New York Mets.
Indians Cabrera has unassisted triple play
CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera had the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history Tuesday against Toronto.
Wilson fired as San Jose coach
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12 (UPI) -- San Jose Coach Ron Wilson was dismissed Monday, a little over a week since the Sharks were eliminated in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after the team's latest disappointing early ouster from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.
Alex Rodriguez out another week
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend's series against the crosstown rival New York Mets.
BYU running back out for 2008 season
PROVO, Utah, May 12 (UPI) -- Brigham Young University announced Monday that senior running back Manase Tonga has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2008 season.
Carmona's 5-hitter leads Tribe past Jays in opener
CLEVELAND - Fausto Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to follow. Carmona pitched a five-hitter for Cleveland's second consecutive shutout over the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, a 3-0 victory in Monday's doubleheader opener.
Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.
MLB: Atlanta 8, Pittsburgh 1 (2nd game)
PITTSBURGH, May 12 (UPI) -- Tim Hudson yielded just one unearned run Monday when the Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh, 8-1, to split a doubleheader with the Pirates.
Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.
MLB: Cleveland 3, Toronto 0 (1st game)
CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- Fausto Carmona pitched a five-hit shutout, and Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer Monday to lead Cleveland to a 3-0 win over Toronto.
Hudon, Braves earn doubleheader split with Pirates
PITTSBURGH - Tim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing streak and the Pirates' six-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday in the second game of a doubleheader.
Carmona's 5-hitter leads Indians over Blue Jays 3-0
CLEVELAND - Fausto Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to
Braves beat Pirates 8-1 to split DH
PITTSBURGH - Tim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing streak and the Pirates' six-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday in the second game of a doubleheader.
Bryant and Garnett lead NBA's All-Defensive Team
NEW YORK - League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan.
Fight over but not forgotten for Stars, Red Wings
DALLAS - Really, it's hard to imagine that Chris Osgood is completely correct in his assessment. "Just a little altercation that's over with now," the Detroit goalie insisted Sunday, a day after the Red Wings' 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars was marred by an ugly ending.
Tiger's rehab going well; hopes to play in 2 weeks
ST. LOUIS - Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season.
Tiger's rehab going well; hopes to play in 2 weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season.
United States routs Norway in World Hockey
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 12 (UPI) -- Brandon Dubinsky had a hat trick and Dustin Brown added two goals and an assist Monday to lead the United States to a 9-1 rout of Norway.
Wie won't take part in Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Don't look for Michelle Wie at this year's Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika Sorenstam. Wie did not seek an exemption into the event she played a year ago, the tournament said.
Ex-Pats video asst. to meet with Goodell, Specter
NEW YORK - Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules.
Celtics still searching for 1st playoff road win
CLEVELAND - Kevin Garnett stutter-stepped as he reached a potential right turn down a seemingly endless hallway early Sunday morning. After losing Game 3, he and Boston teammate Paul Pierce were on their way to a media interview room proving difficult to find.
Suspects in Taylor murder won't face death penalty
MIAMI - Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was committed.
Duke leads Pirates past Braves 5-0 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH - Freddy Sanchez's three-run double in the fifth inning broke a scoreless tie, leading Zach Duke and the streaking Pittsburgh Pirates past the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Monday in the first game of a doubleheader.
4 Sean Taylor murder suspects won't face death penalty
MIAMI - Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was committed.
Ted Lindsay salutes Konstantinov in court
DETROIT, May 12 (UPI) -- Hockey legend Ted Lindsay testified Monday that Detroit's Vladimir Konstantinov was the game's best player when his career was cut short by a car accident.
Wie won't take part in Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) -- Don't look for Michelle Wie at this year's Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika Sorenstam.
Thieves swipe 16 basketball wheelchairs
REGINA, Saskatchewan, May 12 (UPI) -- A Canadian paraplegic wheelchair-basketball coach in Regina, Saskatchewan, appealed Monday for the return of 16 special chairs stolen during the weekend.
MLB: Pittsburgh 5, Atlanta 0 (1st game)
PITTSBURGH, May 12 (UPI) -- Zach Duke pitched six scoreless inning in helping the Pittsburgh Pirates collect a 5-0 win Monday over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader.
Duke, Sanchez lead Pirates past Braves in DH opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Freddy Sanchez's three-run double in the fifth inning broke a scoreless tie, leading Zach Duke and the streaking Pittsburgh Pirates past the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Monday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Berkman slugs way to NL weekly honor
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman, who hit .682 last week for the Houston Astros, was selected the National League player of the week, league officials said Monday.
Altercation over, feelings not for Red Wings and Stars
DALLAS - Really, it's hard to imagine that Chris Osgood is completely correct in his assessment.
Celtics still searching for first road win
CLEVELAND - Kevin Garnett stutter-stepped as he reached a potential right turn down a seemingly endless hallway early Sunday morning. After losing Game 3, he and Boston teammate Paul Pierce were on their way to a media interview room proving difficult to find.
Red Sox' Youkilis is AL player of the week
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Boston's Kevin Youkilis, who led the American League in home runs last week, was voted the AL player of the week, it was announced Monday.
Garnett leads NBA's all-defensive team
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Boston's Kevin Garnett, the NBA's defensive player of the year, was selected to the all-defensive first team, the league said Monday.
Florida football player shot in the shoulder
TAMPA, Fla. - A University of Florida football player is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park.
Death penalty nixed in Sean Taylor slaying
MIAMI, May 12 (UPI) -- A lawyer for one of the accused killers of Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor says Florida prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case.
Stars swing pink bats for cancer awareness
NEW YORK, May 12 (UPI) -- Many big-leaguers swung pink bats on Mother's Day to increase awareness about breast cancer and raise money to fight the disease.
Garcia's win moves him to No. 10 in world
VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 12 (UPI) -- Sergio Garcia's win in the Players Championship lifted him into the top 10 in the official World Golf rankings Monday.
Aussie survives shark attack
ALBANY, Australia, May 12 (UPI) -- An Australian swimmer says he survived a weekend shark attack by poking the beast in the eye after it dragged him underwater.
Sunday, May 11
MLB: Minnesota 9, Boston 8
MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 (UPI) -- Minnesota's Craig Monroe belted two homers and drove in four runs Sunday, powering the Twins to a 9-8 win over the Boston Red Sox.
NBA: San Antonio 100, New Orleans 80
SAN ANTONIO, May 11 (UPI) -- San Antonio, led by Tim Duncan's 22 points and Tony Parker's 21, crushed the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 Sunday, tying their playoff series.
Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2
SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.
Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead
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