Seattle arena plan now public but is it realistic?

SEATTLE (AP) - Those whispers that circulated for months about a possible arena plan that might bring the NBA back to Seattle - and perhaps professional hockey, too - are now replaced by a concrete proposal with a staggering private investment.

Charlotte Bobcats on pace to become worst NBA team ever as they now sport 3-26 record

Average raise slows for players in arbitration

Knicks get lucky after other teams miss on Lin

Not every Ivy Leaguer becomes an NBA star

Byrd survives wind for early lead at Riviera

New contestants, new format in Slam Dunk

NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA is leaving it up to the fans to determine the winner of the All-Star slam dunk contest. Defending champion Blake Griffin passed on returning, leaving a lackluster field of New York's Iman Shumpert, Paul George of Indiana, rookie Derrick Williams of Minnesota and Houston's Chase Budinger. The league announced Thursday that there ...

Danica Patrick in spotlight at Daytona

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McIlroy says improved swing will click at Masters

LeBron not ruling out return to Cavaliers

San Jose Sharks acquire center Dominic Moore from Tampa Bay

TAMPA, FLA. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks acquired center Dominic Moore and a seventh-round draft pick this year from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night for a 2012 second-round pick. The trade was announced just before the Sharks faced the Lightning. A solid two-way forward, Moore has four goals and 19 points in 56 games this ...

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Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies at 57

NEW YORK (AP) - Gary Carter was nicknamed "Kid" for good reason. His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him a joy to watch at the plate and behind it. <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt; ...

Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

SAN JOSE (AP) - A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose Sharks.

Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals

OAKLAND (AP) - No debating this home run by Adam Rosales.

Mistakes cost Giants in loss to Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

OAKLAND (AP) - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

Woodson says he’s look for fit in Raiders visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

BALTIMORE (AP) - Everything's a go for Orb.

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

Sharks GM disagrees with suspension of Torres

SAN JOSE (AP) - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

OAKLAND(AP) - Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by TIBCO software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.

LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead.

Giants rally for victory over Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Matt Cain didn't hang his head even after hanging a few pitches to give Colorado a big early lead.

Beckham to retire from football at end of season

LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

ACL tears behind her, Gemelos chases place in WNBA

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jacki Gemelos has a sharp 3-point shot and a deft passing touch to offer the Minnesota Lynx as they set the 11-player roster for this season.

Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

BALTIMORE (AP) - Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd.