Chevrolet to pull all 11 IndyCar engines

Havlat's goal lifts Sharks past Blues in 2 OT

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Martin Havlat returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him nearly half the season just in time for the San Jose Sharks' playoff push.

American League Capsules

DETROIT (AP) - Ben Zobrist hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs in the ninth inning to beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday.

Rockies rough up Giants, Lincecum

DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez tripled twice, drove in four runs and scored three times Wednesday night, leading the Colorado Rockies to a wild 17-8 win over Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants that recalled the pre-humidor days at Coors Field.

Smith leads Hornets past Kings

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Monty Williams decided it was time to loosen the reins on Jason Smith. By the looks of things, the Hornets coach won't be reeling the blossoming 7-footer back in any time soon.

All players in majors to wear No. 42 Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball will mark the 65th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut by again having all players wear his No. 42 on Sunday. Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. There will be pregame ceremonies at big league ballparks where games are played Sunday, and ...

Kinsler, Texas strike $75M, 5-year deal

Twins RHP Baker to miss season with elbow injury

Weiner: Steroids shouldn't keep players from Hall

Giants catcher Posey has shingles

Sports News Brief

TENNIS SERENA WILLIAMS ON US FED CUP TEAM; VENUS IS NOT: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Serena Williams is on the U.S. Fed Cup roster for matches against Ukraine on April 21-22, but her sister Venus is not. "She just played Miami and Charleston, so she's trying to gauge now her recovery, how much she can play," U.S. Fed Cup captain Mary Joe ...

SKI REPORTS

Royals Broxton wild as A's rally for win in 12

Blues will start Halak in goal vs Sharks

Stanford's football coordinators work to replace starters

Affeldt has grown to love open-minded Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - When Jeremy Affeldt came to the Bay Area as an opposing player, he refused to leave his hotel room aside from going to and from the ballpark. He was admittedly homophobic.

Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

ALAMEDA (AP) - Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.

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.

Warriors GM: ‘Sense of desperation has passed’

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

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.

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.

Bosh aiming to be impactful against Pacers

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.