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Evans finishes 6th in 800 at Olympic tune-up meet
IRVINE (AP) - Janet Evans finished sixth in the 800-meter freestyle Sunday at the Speedo Grand Challenge in the former Olympic champion's final tuneup meet before the Olympic trials next month when she'll try to make the U.S. team at 40.
Sundhage picks 6 newcomers for US Olympic team
CHICAGO (AP) - Sydney Leroux's spectacular start earned her a trip to London. Leroux, who has seven goals in just nine appearances with the U.S., was one of six newcomers on the 18-woman roster for the London Olympics announced Sunday. Leroux is the only player on the squad who wasn't on the U.S. team at last summer's Women's World Cup, where the Americans lost to Japan on penalties in the title game. She also is ...
Sports news briefs
GOLF • JOHNSON OVERCOMES DUFNER TO WIN AT COLONIAL: FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Zach Johnson was so caught up in the emotion of another Colonial title and a victory in honor of his caddie's late father that he forgot to properly remark his ball before his final putt. Even with a two-stroke penalty, Johnson won by one over Jason Dufner and got to slip on the plaid jacket Sunday for his first victory since ...
Beason comes to teammate Newton's defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Jon Beason may not play offensive tackle, but he's certainly not afraid to protect his quarterback.
I'll Have Another gallops around Belmont Park
NEW YORK (AP) - Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another took another tour around Belmont Park on a rainy Friday, this time galloping a mile under exercise rider Humberto Gomez.
5 heavyweight fights top UFC 146 card
Frank Mir is a two-time UFC heavyweight champion with more victories in the division than any fighter. That's why he knows it's never been tougher to pull off what he's trying to accomplish at UFC 146.
Pro golf capsules
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Jason Dufner moved into position for his second straight victory and third in five weeks, shooting a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the Colonial.
Serena Williams says sister Venus is 'inspiring'
PARIS (AP) - Between bites of some "frites" at the players' restaurant, Oracene Price smiled at the thought of being back at the French Open with her daughters, Serena and Venus Williams.
National League Capsules
CINCINNATI (AP) - Todd Helton homered and drove in three runs Friday night, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 6-3 victory that ended the Cincinnati Reds' longest winning streak of the season at six games.
American League Capsules
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam and tied his career high with eight RBIs, Josh Hamilton hit his 19th home run of the season and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 Friday night.
6-3 JOSH DUBOW,AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — One mistake in the field proved to be too m
OAKLAND (AP) - One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome against the powerful New York Yankees.
Knicks give coach Mike Woodson multiyear extension
NEW YORK (AP) - One playoff victory was good enough for Mike Woodson to return as New York Knicks coach - even with Phil Jackson lurking as a potential candidate.
Celtics, Sixers prepare for another seventh game
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Devils make Cup finals after win over Rangers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The memory of missing the playoffs for first time since 1996 and the ghost of an 18-year-old wound were wiped out with a sweep of rookie Adam Henrique's stick.
Giants borrow Marlins' 'lo viste' gesture
MIAMI (AP) - The San Francisco Giants like the Miami Marlins' celebratory "lo viste" gesture so much they've borrowed it.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
Blanco’s 2-run triple in 7th helps Giants win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gregor Blanco has learned to think like a run producer.
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2
BOSTON (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it.
Rangers give starter a win for first time in June
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - David Murphy had three hits and scored twice to snap out of a long slump, and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.
49ers sign DE Justin Smith to 2-year extension
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension Wednesday to keep one of their most important defensive players off the free-agent market next offseason.
Warriors preparing for draft as if team has picks
OAKLAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers has been busy taking flights across the country and overseas, meeting with players and agents and talking to other NBA executives ahead of next week's draft.
A title, and legacies, on the line for Heat, Spurs
MIAMI (AP) - Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies.
Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National
In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing.
Body found near Patriot’s home was homicide victim
BOSTON (AP) - A man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's home had been killed, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
Wambach needs 3 goals to break Hamm’s goal record
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) - Replacing Mia Hamm as the all-time leading goal scorer for the United States women's soccer team can't happen soon enough for Abby Wambach.
Neymar leads Brazil to 2-0 win over Mexico
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) - Neymar scored one goal and set up another for Jo to lift Brazil to a 2-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday and secure a spot in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup for the host nation.
Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel
HOUSTON (AP) - Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.
Giants score twice in 8th to beat Padres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Juan Perez hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night, snapping the Padres' seven-game winning streak.
AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.
Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
BOSTON (AP) - Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
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