Archive By Section - Pro Sports
Mayweather impressive, still shuns Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. was getting ready to make his ring walk about the time Manny Pacquiao arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Philippine Airlines Flight 102. He'll be occupying a cell at the Clark County Detention Center by the time Pacquiao makes his way to this gambling city for his June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley.
Azarenka, Sharapova advance to 2nd round in Madrid
MADRID (AP) - Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and second-seeded Maria Sharapova advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with straight-set wins Sunday on the event's new blue-clay court.
Fowler finally a winner on the PGA Tour
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Rickie Fowler finally picked up his first PGA Tour win Sunday in what might be the start of a rivalry for years to come.
Sports News Briefs
GOLF SWAFFORD WINS STADION CLASSIC ON COLLEGE COURSE: ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Former University of Georgia player Hudson Swafford won the Stadion Classic on his old college course, closing with a 9-under 62 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory. The tour rookie holed out from a greenside bunker for birdie on the par-4 18th to post 17-under 267, then had to wait 90 minutes for the rest ...
Keselowski gets push from Busch to win Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Brad Keselowski got a huge push from Kyle Busch to take the lead with a lap to go Sunday, then used a calculated move to prevent Busch from taking the win away from him at Talladega Superspeedway.
Pettitte knocked around in Triple-A start
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Andy Pettitte hardly looked ready for the majors in the first Triple-A start of his comeback.
Sanchez lifts Giants over Brewers in 11
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hector Sanchez never had a game-ending hit in his professional career. He'd never faced a five-man infield, either.
Luck has plenty of work to do
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck already has a blueprint for his month away from the Colts.
On to the Preakness for I'll Have Another
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Doug O'Neill spent all evening celebrating I'll Have Another's victory in the Kentucky Derby, finally returning to his hotel room about 2 a.m. Sunday.
American League Capsules
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, CC Sabathia went eight innings for the third straight time and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on an encouraging Friday night.
Price fans 12 as Rays win over A’s
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics needed a win to move over .500. David Price had different plans.
Brewers send Giants to 4th straight loss
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Aramis Ramirez broke out of his slump with a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night.
NBA Capsules
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Spencer Hawes scored 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds and hit the go-ahead jumper late in the fourth quarter to help Philadelphia rally to beat Chicago 79-74 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Bonds files appeal to erase felony conviction
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds has asked a federal appeals court to toss out his felony obstruction conviction, arguing it was based on his rambling - but truthful - answer to a grand jury question about whether his trainer ever provided him with an injectable substance.
Yankees closer Rivera says he will pitch in 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mariano Rivera sat on a chair in the corner of the visitor's clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium, his right knee tightly wrapped Friday night and crutches resting against a nearby locker.
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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