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New York Yankees say they're not for sale
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale. The Daily News reported Thursday that there were rumors in Major League Baseball and New York banking circles that the Steinbrenner family "is exploring the possibility of selling the Yankees." Not so, says Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner. "It is pure fiction," he said. "The Yankees are not for sale. I expect that the Yankees will be in my family for many ...
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CINCINNATI (AP) - Rookie catcher Devin Mesoraco capped a series full of homers with his first career grand slam on Thursday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
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SEATTLE (AP) - Albert Pujols had three hits, including the 450th home run of his career Dan Haren struck out a career-high 14 in tossing his sixth career complete-game shutout, and the Los Angeles Angels won their third straight with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
SF gets season-high 15 hits to beat Marlins
MIAMI (AP) - Once the San Francisco Giants started scoring for Ryan Vogelsong, the runs kept coming.
CA city paves way for Wizards move from ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The City Council in Santa Cruz, Calif., has voted to finalize a deal with the Golden State Warriors that will enable the franchise to move its NBA Development League team from North Dakota.
Heat's LeBron James leads NBA all-defensive team
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the league's all-defensive squad Wednesday, while Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler didn't even crack the first team.
76ers top Celtics to force Game 7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The buzz at the start was for Allen Iverson's ceremonial return. By the end, more than 20,000 fans were on their feet and going wild for Jrue Holiday, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the rugged-and-determined play that kept the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers alive for at least one more game. Yes, the Sixers are talking about Game 7 - and they're taking this improbable postseason run back to Boston. Holiday scored 20 points, ...
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run double in a six-run first inning, Jonathan Lucroy added a two-run homer in the second and the Milwaukee Brewers rocked Barry Zito again at Miller Park in an 8-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
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SEATTLE (AP) - Alex Liddi hit the first major league grand slam by an Italian-born player since Detroit's Reno Bertoia on May 7, 1958, and the Seattle Mariners took two of three from division-leading Texas with a 5-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
Lucroy homers in Brewers' win over Giants
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Put Jonathan Lucroy anywhere in the lineup this season, and he's hit the ball well.
Callaspo's two-run double in 11th lifts Angels
OAKLAND (AP) - The back end of the Angels' bullpen is coming together nicely of late. Now, manager Mike Scioscia would love to see some of the same from his hitters.
Gordon’s late goal lifts Earthquakes past Galaxy
CARSON (AP) - Alan Gordon scored in stoppage time as the San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a late two-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 Wednesday night.
Devils outlast Rangers, take series lead
NEW YORK (AP) - The Devils turned a stellar first nine minutes and an opportunistic final five into a stirring victory over the Rangers that moved New Jersey within one win of a trip to the Stanley Cup finals.
Devils outlast Rangers, take series lead
NEW YORK (AP) - The Devils turned a stellar first nine minutes and an opportunistic final five into a stirring victory over the Rangers that moved New Jersey within one win of a trip to the Stanley Cup finals.
Ramirez might not be ready to play for A's May 30
OAKLAND (AP) - Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends.
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Warriors upset with dirty play in loss to Nuggets
DENVER (AP) - Mark Jackson is standing up for his smooth-shooting guard who's constantly getting knocked down.
Pokulok’s OT goal sends Thunder to Western final
NCHORAGE, Alaska – Defenseman Nik Pokulok parked a centering pass by Shawn Weller at the left post to lift the Stockton Thunder to another memorable, come-from-behind victory, 4-3 in sudden death overtime over the Alaska Aces in Game 6 to win the Western Conference Semifinal before 4,868 fans at Sullivan Arena on Tuesday.
Cespedes drives in 4 runs, A’s beat Angels
OAKLAND (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes drove in four runs, Seth Smith knocked in three with a bases-loaded double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-6 on Tuesday.
Tired tale: A’s beat Angels 10-8 in 19 innings
OAKLAND (AP) - An exhausted Brandon Moss threw a pie in his own face after hitting the home run that ended the major league's longest game this season.
Sandoval’s 2-run HR leads Giants past Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) - A sore elbow couldn't slow Pablo Sandoval.
Hansen has ‘no plans to give up’ fight for Kings
The recommendation has been made, the vote is set and the Sacramento Kings seem all but assured of staying in California's capital city.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Alex Steen stole the puck from goalie Jonathan Quick behind the net and scored a short-handed goal to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Tim Hudson was a dual threat in his 200th career win, combining with Anthony Varvaro on a three-hitter while adding a homer and a double to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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DENVER (AP) - Kenneth Faried brought the energy and the Denver Nuggets rediscovered their toughness in time to stave off elimination Tuesday night with a 107-100 win over the Golden State Warriors.
NBA committee recommends rejecting Kings move
Here they stay, for now.
NBA veteran center Jason Collins comes out as gay
WASHINGTON (AP) - With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
Nuggets down to their final chance
DENVER (AP) - The Denver Nuggets left behind a hole in the wall just inside the visiting locker room at Oracle Arena, courtesy of frustrated forward Kenneth Faried's size 16 sneaker.
Sharks take new identity into playoffs vs. Canucks
SAN JOSE (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have searched for an identity on their journey through this lockout-shortened season.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Final results for the L.A. Angels at Oakland Athletics was not available at press time. The score was tied 8-8 going into the 19th inning.
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