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Heat start to move on after streak ends

Take heart, Heat. Look out, NBA. When the Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game winning streak ended, they hit a bit of a lull before rolling through the playoffs and winning the NBA title. That scenario likely would suit Miami just fine since the defending champions have said all along they were focused on repeating more than breaking a record. Dwyane Wade even sounded relieved Miami's run stopped at 27, courtesy of the Chicago Bulls. "Now that ...

March 29, 2013 | By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer | Pro Sports

Ailing A-Rod will make more than Houston Astros

NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez will make more this year than all the Houston Astros combined - a lot more.

March 29, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Kings beat Warriors, take season series

OAKLAND (AP) - If the Golden State Warriors can hold on and make the playoffs, they'll be thankful the Sacramento Kings are not standing in their way.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Sharks beat Ducks to sweep home-and-home

SAN JOSE (AP) - With time running out on their season, the San Jose Sharks wanted to get off to a fast start to a crucial homestand that could determine whether they make it back to the playoffs.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Raiders release DT Tommy Kelly

ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders released defensive tackle Tommy Kelly on Wednesday, cutting ties with their longest-tenured position player on the roster.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Champion Giants look for another special season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro made a pact over the winter as they weighed their baseball futures: They vowed to keep in touch during free agency.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

A’s chase another division title

OAKLAND (AP) - The Oakland Athletics know that few will give them a chance to repeat in a division featuring sluggers Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Mike Trout making up a loaded lineup for the Los Angeles Angels.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Belt hits 8th spring homer, Giants beat D-backs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The San Francisco Giants left the desert with Brandon Belt on a tear at the plate and Madison Bumgarner effective if not perfect in his final start before the real season begins.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Rockies’ Chacin struggles against Athletics

PHOENIX (AP) - Rockies manager Walt Weiss hopes he gets more out of Jhoulys Chacin on Opening Day than he did with the right-hander's final start of spring training.

March 28, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Sacramento approves arena deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - With the clock clicking down, the Sacramento City Council took its last shot at keeping the NBA Kings in California's capital by approving a public-private deal Tuesday to build a new 18,500-seat arena and retail center downtown.

March 27, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Americans tie Mexico in World Cup qualifying

MEXICO CITY (AP) - The Americans were clinging to a scoreless tie, seconds away from earning a rare point in Mexico, when Angel Reyna's shot darted perilously close to the goal.

March 27, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Raiders sign OL Alex Barron

ALAMEDA (AP) - Tackle Alex Barron signed a free-agent contract with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday as he hopes to revive his career after sitting out the past two seasons.

March 27, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Cespedes hits HR in Athletics’ win over Indians

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) - Brett Anderson is ready for the season to start. Anderson, Oakland's opening-day pitcher, gave up three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings, and the Athletics went on to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday. "Once I get this last start out of the way, it will hit me," Anderson said. "It's an honor to go out there and get that first start. It's going to ...

March 27, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Scutaro shows off dare and dash, Giants top Padres

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy saw something very positive this spring training - few injuries for the World Series champions.

March 27, 2013 | | Pro Sports

Curry returns, leads Warriors past Lakers

OAKLAND (AP) - Stephen Curry had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds on a sprained right ankle, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 on Monday night.

March 26, 2013 | | Pro Sports