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Devils erupt in win over Flyers; series tied
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Adam Larsson watched Game 1 from the press box, dressed sharply in a suit and tie. From the rafters, he sat helpless as he watched his New Jersey Devils lose a tough road opener in this Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Flyers in overtime.
Stoudemire has hand surgery, to miss Game 3
NEW YORK (AP) - Amare Stoudemire's difficult season may be over. Stoudemire had a small muscle in his left hand repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Stoudemire met with a hand specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a day after he was badly cut when he punched the case surrounding a fire ...
Sports News Briefs
FOOTBALL HARBAUGH BACKTRACKS ON RADIO COMMENTS: BALTIMORE (AP) - Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has backtracked on radio comments he made earlier Tuesday. Harbaugh told a local station that New England's championships "got asterisks now; it's been stained" while referring to the Spygate scandal of 2007. The Ravens soon after sent out a statement from Harbaugh to clarify what he said, claiming there was "some ...
Raiders sign Leinart to be backup QB
ALAMEDA (AP) - Matt Leinart is back in a familiar role as Carson Palmer's backup at quarterback.
Buster Posey thrilled with strong first month in comeback
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Buster Posey knows the day will come when he again has to step toward the third-base line, see a charging runner trying to score and brace for a collision.
Milone can’t cool off Ortiz and Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) - Just 10 starts into his career, Oakland's Tommy Milone was looking forward to taking the mound for the first time at Fenway Park on Monday night.
A’s agree to deal with 3B Brandon Inge
BOSTON (AP) - Third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to terms on a contract with the Oakland Athletics.
American League capsules
TORONTO (AP) - Yu Darvish won his third straight start, Mitch Moreland and Craig Gentry homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 Monday night.
National League capsules
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ryan Braun had his first three-homer game and added a two-run triple to tie his career high with six RBIs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Sports news briefs
FOOTBALL • Raiders announce plan to help Oakland schools: ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have announced a new plan to help local schools while filling stadium seats. Raiders CEO Amy Trask says the team will donate 10 percent of the gross proceeds of new season tickets purchased and paid for from May 1 to June 30 to the Oakland Unified School District. The price of Raiders season tickets ranges from $260 for upper-level seats ...
Matz, Baffert could have Kentucky Derby favorite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Michael Matz is back at the Kentucky Derby with a strong contender for the first time since he won in 2006 with Barbaro, whose bronze likeness now greets all visitors to Churchill Downs.
Tiger trades news conference for Facebook
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The only questions Tiger Woods fielded before his next tournament came from his fans.
Rondo-less Celtics try to even series vs. Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) - Rajon Rondo lost control in the final minute of Game 1, and that means he won't be on the court for Game 2.
NBA playoff capsules
MIAMI (AP) - Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, Chris Bosh added 21 and Miami beat New York 104-94 on Monday night, sending the Knicks to an NBA-record-tying 12th straight postseason loss.
NHL playoff capsules
NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal with 7:27 remaining snapped a tie and gave the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that squared the Eastern Conference semifinal series 1-1 on Monday night.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
WR Crabtree tears right Achilles tendon
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon.
Sharks building momentum against Quick’s LA Kings
EL SEGUNDO (AP) - Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.
Bumgarner rebounds from tough outing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner is back on track. After a couple of rough starts in May, he pitched another gem.
A’s miss chances in loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Eric Sogard's blooper to left field looked as if it might get Oakland even against Texas until shortstop Elvis Andrus ran it down and made a sliding catch over his shoulder.
Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
Woodson overwhelmed by Raiders fans
ALAMEDA (AP) - Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders.
49ers thrilled to have Super Bowl come to town
SANTA CLARA - Only a Colin Kaepernick deep ball away from the San Francisco 49ers' practice field, Levi's Stadium is taking shape in a hurry.
Stockton pushed to the brink with loss to Reading
STOCKTON – Yannick Tifu's two unanswered goals helped send the Stockton Thunder to a 3-1 loss to the Reading Royals in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals in front of 4,379 fans at Stockton Arena on Tuesday.
Sharks tie series with win over Kings
SAN JOSE (AP) - Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Sandoval’s HR lifts Giants past Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning after Gregor Blanco's tying triple in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Straily, Cespedes push A’s past Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.
Affeldt has grown to love open-minded Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - When Jeremy Affeldt came to the Bay Area as an opposing player, he refused to leave his hotel room aside from going to and from the ballpark. He was admittedly homophobic.
Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders
ALAMEDA (AP) - Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.
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