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AP sources: Suspending Pro Bowl an option

NEW YORK (AP) - Have NFL fans seen the last of the Pro Bowl? The game could be suspended next year, two people familiar with discussions said Thursday. Commissioner Roger Goodell, among others, expressed concerns about the quality of play after January's game, and the league has been holding talks with the players' union about the future of the all-star game. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were not being publicized. Responding ...

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Colts take Stanford QB Andrew Luck to open draft

NEW YORK (AP) - Andrew Luck knew exactly where he was heading and the daunting task he faces.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


National League Capsules

NEW YORK (AP) - Justin Turner drew a bases-loaded walk in a sensational 13-pitch at-bat and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning as the New York Mets rallied past Heath Bell and Miami 3-2 Thursday, the Marlins' fifth straight loss.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


American League Capsules

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Pinch-hitter Brandon Allen hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays over the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Thursday.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


NHL Capsules

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Adam Henrique scored his second goal of the game at 3:47 of the second overtime, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 7 early Friday to advance to second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


NBA Capsules

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats couldn't even beat a New York Knicks team resting most of its starters, finishing with the worst winning percentage in NBA history after a 104-84 loss on Thursday night.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Warriors become first team to start 5 rookies

OAKLAND (AP) - The Golden State Warriors became the first NBA team in modern history to start five rookies in one game for their season finale against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Kings beat resting Lakers in season finale

SACRAMENTO (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins had 23 points and 19 rebounds, Tyreke Evans scored 17 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers' backups 113-96 Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Short-handed Spurs beat Warriors

OAKLAND (AP) - Patty Mills had career highs of 34 points and 12 assists, DeJuan Blair added 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the short-handed San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 107-101 on Thursday night.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Raiders have quiet day with no 1st-round pick

ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders had a quiet first day of the NFL draft with no pick in the first round.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


49ers select Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins at No. 30

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Just for fun, general manager Trent Baalke wrote A.J. Jenkins' name on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope. If all went according to plan, he would be San Francisco's selection with the 30th pick in the NFL draft.

April 26, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Sports News Briefs

TENNIS SAN JOSE LOSING ATP STOP, RIO LANDS NEW EVENT: SAN JOSE (AP) - The Bay Area's only stop on the ATP World Tour will soon be no more. The 123-year-old event in San Jose, currently called the SAP Open, is moving to Memphis in 2014. The Memphis tournament is being sold and shifted to Rio de Janeiro. The ATP Board of Directors approved the sale of ...

April 25, 2012 | | Pro Sports


National League Capsules

NEW YORK (AP) - David Wright hit a two-run homer to become the Mets' career RBIs leader, R.A. Dickey outpitched Mark Buehrle in a crafty duel Wednesday night and New York beat the Miami Marlins 5-1.

April 25, 2012 | | Pro Sports


American League Capsules

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre hit a long home run and had a pair of RBI singles as the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 7-3 Wednesday night, winning their sixth consecutive series to start a season for the first time in franchise history.

April 25, 2012 | | Pro Sports


Giants put Huff on DL with anxiety issues

CINCINNATI (AP) - The San Francisco Giants put Aubrey Huff on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday while he received treatment for an anxiety attack.

April 25, 2012 | | Pro Sports


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Sharks look to tie series with Kings in Game 4

SAN JOSE (AP) - For all that the San Jose Sharks accomplished with their overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 3, they know it will mean very little if they don't back that win up with another at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Warriors GM: ‘Sense of desperation has passed’

OAKLAND (AP) - The turnaround has taken place. The total transformation might not be far away.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Smith, Colon lead Athletics past Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon celebrated his 40th birthday a few days early with something he's enjoyed quite a few times over the years: a win over the Texas Rangers.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Giants’ Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Bosh aiming to be impactful against Pacers

MIAMI (AP) - This is the matchup Chris Bosh wanted in the Eastern Conference finals.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Magic try to follow Howard trade with lottery luck

NEW YORK (AP) - Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

NEW YORK (AP) - Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today's fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Just say ‘no’ to make-up between Woods, Garcia

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - Tiger Woods spoke for some 20 minutes about the state of his game, belly putters, the U.S. Open and the AT&T National. As he was wrapping up, he needed just one word to cover the topic of Sergio Garcia.

May 21, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

SAN JOSE (AP) - A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose Sharks.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals

OAKLAND (AP) - No debating this home run by Adam Rosales.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Mistakes cost Giants in loss to Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

OAKLAND (AP) - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Woodson says he’s look for fit in Raiders visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

BALTIMORE (AP) - Everything's a go for Orb.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

May 18, 2013 | | Pro Sports


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