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Bryant leads Lakers past Warriors
OAKLAND (AP) - Kobe Bryant is back to being the closer. Two days after getting benched late in a home loss to Memphis, Bryant made a pair of jumpers in the final 64 seconds, finishing with 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the short-handed Golden State Warriors, 104-101 on Tuesday night. Bryant missed his first two shots in the final period before twice rising over a pair of defenders for difficult fall-away ...
Raiders announce deal with CB Pat Lee
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders officially announced they have signed a one-year contract with free agent cornerback Pat Lee.
Mills goes 6 to help Angels beat Giants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Brad Mills matched Tim Lincecum pretty much pitch for pitch. Mills tossed six strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday. The game was delayed in the ninth inning when a 50-year-old female fan was hit by a piece of a broken bat from the Angels' Mark Trumbo. Paramedics were called and the fan, who was seated behind the Angels' third-base dugout, was taken for ...
Bright future ahead for Chelsea Gray, Duke
Two very important things will happen to most of Duke's women's basketball players between now and October.
Mariners, Athletics tour disaster zone in Japan
ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) - Members of the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners got a firsthand look at the devastation from the earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday when they visited one of the towns hit hardest by last year's disaster in Japan.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brian Elliott made 24 saves for his third straight shutout and Jamie Langenbrunner broke a scoreless tie in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
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MAJORS DODGERS REACH DEAL WITH MAGIC JOHNSON GROUP: NEW YORK (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has announced an agreement to sell the bankrupt team for $2 billion to a group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson and former Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten. The agreement, announced Tuesday night about after five hours after Major League ...
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 105-90 on Monday night.
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DETROIT (AP) - Tomas Holmstrom scored two goals and the Detroit Red Wings earned a team-record 21st consecutive playoff berth with a 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
Sharks beat Avalanche
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Joe Pavelski scored two goals in helping the San Jose Sharks improve their playoff chances with a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.
Patterson leads Rockets over Kings in OT
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston coach Kevin McHale had only a few minutes to talk with Earl Boykins before Monday night's game against Sacramento.
Sandoval hits game-ending HR, Giants beat Royals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Pablo Sandoval gave the San Francisco Giants something to smile about with a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to defeat Kansas City 4-2 on Monday.
Raiders get 3 compensatory picks
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders more than doubled their draft haul by receiving three compensatory picks Monday for April's draft.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Joe Johnson scored 37 points, Josh Smith added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks ended Utah's six-game winning streak with a 139-133 victory Sunday night in the NBA's first quadruple-overtime game since 1997.
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BASEBALL HUMBER HAS SOLID START, ZITO HIT HARD IN 5-2 GIANTS LOSS: GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - With just over a week left in spring training, the Chicago White Sox have added another pitcher to their closer competition. The newest candidate, left-hander Hector Santiago, threw a scoreless ninth inning and earned the save in a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Giants starter Barry ...
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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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