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HOCKEY ALASKA ENDS STOCKTON THUNDER'S PLAYOFF RUN: STOCKTON . – Gerald Coleman made 30 saves and the Alaska Aces used a pair of first period goals to eliminate the Stockton Thunder, 4-1 in game five of the Western Conference Semifinal at Stockton Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, who advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, had their season come to an ...
Picture perfect: Humber savors historic gem
SEATTLE (AP) - His jersey soaked, his postgame interviews done, Phil Humber took a little walk at empty Safeco Field.
National League Capsules
HOUSTON (AP) - Jordan Schafer hit his first career grand slam on a shot that bounced off the glove of Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, Wandy Rodriguez pitched three-hit ball through seven innings Sunday and the Houston Astros romped past Los Angeles 12-0.
American League Capsules
DETROIT (AP) - Alberto Gonzalez's squeeze bunt turned into an RBI single in the 11th inning when umpires missed a call, and the Texas Rangers went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday.
Giants-Mets postponed by rain, doubleheader set for today in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) - Johan Santana wanted to get back on the mound immediately after his fiasco in Atlanta last week. Thanks to the weather, he'll have to be extra patient.
A's send Godfrey down to River Cats
OAKLAND (AP) - The Oakland Athletics have optioned pitcher Graham Godfrey to Triple-A Sacramento, one day after the right-hander lost his third consecutive start.
Postseason snub wakeup call for hurler Westbrook
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jake Westbrook's new routine has led to early success this season.
Seth Smith homers as A's silence Indians
OAKLAND (AP) - Tyson Ross was right at home with family and friends enjoying a birthday celebration and making his second start of the season. His teammates helped give him the best gift of all.
Sharks season comes to earliest end in 8 straight postseasons
SAN JOSE (AP) - After two straight trips to the Western Conference final, the San Jose Sharks now have to come to grips with their earliest playoff exit during a run of eight straight postseason trips.
NHL Capsules
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Steve Sullivan, Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins fended off elimination with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
Thunder beats Kings
SACRAMENTO (AP) - With Oscar Robertson sitting courtside and soaking up the crowd's adulation in recognition of his Hall of Fame career, it would have been a fitting occasion for Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant to record the first triple-double of his career.
Mavericks beat Golden State in home finale
DALLAS (AP) - Vince Carter and Brandan Wright are showing how much they can help Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry.
Warriors' Thompson making run at rookie honors
OAKLAND (AP) - Klay Thompson was only 7 years old when his father took him to meet a young Kobe Bryant inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room. Or, rather, tried to take him.
NBA Capsules
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Mike Conley had 18 points and seven assists as Memphis rallied to beat Charlotte 85-80 on Friday night, extending the Bobcats' franchise-worst losing streak to 19 games.
National League Capsules
CHICAGO (AP) - Cincinnati batted around in the first inning and cruised to a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday for the 10,000th win in franchise history.
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Grizzlies, Memphis ready to ‘believe’ vs Spurs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Sharks try to shrug off Game 5 defeat
SAN JOSE (AP) - The San Jose Sharks are glad to be returning home.
Hunter’s two goals helps Thunder force fifth game
STOCKTON - The largest crowd of this season's Kelly Cup Playoffs witnessed the Stockton Thunder fight off elimination with two goals by Eric Hunter to post a 4-3 win over the Reading Royals in Game 4 of the Kelly Cup Finals in front of 6,202 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday.
Indy 500 could be better than 2012’s epic race
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win.
Nurse on Royals’ entertainment crew revives collapsed girl
A pediatric nurse said Friday she was in the right place at the right time to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed while dancing in the upper deck during a Kansas City Royals game.
Quick’s LA Kings put Sharks on brink with win
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night.
James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team
NEW YORK (AP) - LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
WR Crabtree tears right Achilles tendon
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon.
Sharks building momentum against Quick’s LA Kings
EL SEGUNDO (AP) - Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.
Bumgarner rebounds from tough outing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner is back on track. After a couple of rough starts in May, he pitched another gem.
A’s miss chances in loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Eric Sogard's blooper to left field looked as if it might get Oakland even against Texas until shortstop Elvis Andrus ran it down and made a sliding catch over his shoulder.
Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
Woodson overwhelmed by Raiders fans
ALAMEDA (AP) - Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders.
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