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Devils stay alive, force 6th game tonight in LA
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Forget the Stanley Cup coronation for the Los Angeles Kings. The New Jersey Devils suddenly have made things a lot more uncertain. How uncertain? While the Kings are still a victory away from the first Cup in the club's 45-year history, the Devils are only two wins short of pulling off a feat in the finals that no team has managed for 70 years, rebounding from an 0-3 deficit. The Devils ...
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NEW YORK (AP) - Russell Martin led off the bottom of the ninth inning with his second homer of the game and the New York Yankees took advantage of some shoddy infield defense to beat the struggling Mets 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Belmont Stakes benefits from thrilling finish
NEW YORK (AP) - Even with its star sidelined and no Triple Crown to contest, the Belmont Stakes proved this much: The show does go on.
Joey Logano wins at Pocono Raceway
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Joey Logano stood on top of the No. 20 high-fiving everyone he could reach in Victory Lane. Beverages were sprayed, fists were pumped and throaty shouts of celebration could be heard well down the 2½-mile track.
Rain stops Nadal, Djokovic duel in French Open final, continues today
PARIS (AP) - His big lead over Novak Djokovic in Sunday's drenched French Open final slipping away, Rafael Nadal tossed a soaked, clay-smeared tennis ball toward the chair umpire.
Comeback lifts Sharapova to career Grand Slam
PARIS (AP) - On the days when her doctors argued over what was wrong and her right shoulder barked each time she reared back to serve, Maria Sharapova used to ask herself a question.
A quiet day of practice before US Open storm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rod Pampling actually used the words "every enjoyable" and "U.S. Open" in the same sentence.
Johnson wins Memphis in 2nd event back from injury
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - For a man who couldn't swing a golf club for six weeks, Dustin Johnson sure knows how to return to winning form quickly.
Sports news briefs
CYCLING • BRITAIN'S WIGGINS WINS CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE: CHATEL, France (AP) - Britain's Bradley Wiggins cemented his status as a Tour de France favorite Sunday, winning the Criterium du Dauphine race in the French Alps for the second straight year. The three-time Olympic gold medalist successfully defended his title in the mountainous weeklong race, finishing 1 minute, 17 seconds ahead of Sky teammate Michael Rogers of Australia. Tour de France champion Cadel Evans was third, ...
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SEATTLE (AP) - Kevin Millwood and five relievers combined on the third no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history, a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Roberts' HR in 9th gives Arizona win over A's
PHOENIX (AP) - Ryan Roberts hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Giants fall to Rangers; Sandoval headed back
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - About the only good news for the San Francisco Giants on Friday night came well after the Texas Rangers had celebrated at AT&T Park for the first time.
Djokovic vs. Nadal in historic French Open final
PARIS (AP) - Here comes the French Open final everyone expected and, except for other players, wanted:
Devils must rely on Rock to stay alive vs. Kings
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - There was a time when home-ice advantage wasn't the New Jersey Devils' best friend.
Celtics, Heat set for Game 7 to decide East title
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James has no idea what he will do for an encore. He offered a simple vow instead. "I won't regret Game 7," James said. There may not have been another sentiment the Miami Heat would have preferred hearing more as they prepare to host the Boston Celtics Saturday night. James is coming off a season-saving 45-point, 15-rebound, five-assist effort to force Game 7. The winner will head to Oklahoma City to ...
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
America’s Cup: Danger levels high for sailors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The margin for error is exceedingly small for a sailor sitting three stories above the San Francisco Bay on the side of a high-tech catamaran as it leans toward the water literally flying along the surface like a giant stingray at 40 mph.
Slow French Open start for Nadal; Sharapova wins
PARIS (AP) - Rafael Nadal knows this story well. All too well. Saw it up close the previous time he played in a major tournament.
Win eases Kanaan’s worries at trying time
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - It had been nearly three years since Tony Kanaan's last victory, a drought so long his young son had no memory of ever seeing his father win a race.
Fox Sports has not determined why rope snapped at Coca-Cola
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Fox Sports said on Monday it still had not determined why an overhead TV camera cable snapped during the Coca-Cola 600.
Incoming Rutgers AD has no plans to resign despite coaching controversy
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Julie Hermann is not resigning as Rutgers' incoming athletic director following a report that 16 years ago she humiliated and emotionally abused players while coaching the women's volleyball team at Tennessee. And the university is standing behind her.
Grizzlies swept by San Antonio with loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The best season in franchise history ended with a resounding thud for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Simon Khan qualifies for US Open at Walton Heath
WALTON HEATH, England (AP) - Simon Khan bounced back from losing the BMW PGA Championship in a playoff to qualify for the U.S. Open.
Kiprono of Kenya defends crown at Bolder Boulder
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Even on a sweltering day, this race really was no sweat for Allan Kiprono.
Bobcats hire Clifford as coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats have hired Los Angeles Lakers assistant Steve Clifford to become their new coach.
Injuries sideline Edu, Ashe
CLEVELAND (AP) - Midfielder Maurice Edu has dropped out of the U.S. men's training camp ahead of the next World Cup qualifiers because of a sports hernia.
Blackhawks beat Red Wings, force a Game 7 on Wednesday
DETROIT (AP) - Bryan Bickell scored a go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in Game 6 on Monday night, giving the NHL's top-seeded team a shot to advance to the Western Conference finals.
Rockies beat Giants for fourth straight time
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Michael Cuddyer homered and hit a two-run double after coming off the disabled list, Tyler Chatwood beat San Francisco for the second time in seven days and the Colorado Rockies blanked the Giants 5-0 on Friday night.
Young’s 3-run homer gives A’s win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Chris Young connected on a three-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) - David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.
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