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Donaldson hits grand slam to lead A’s to win
CHICAGO (AP) - A comeback victory with a grand slam, a last-inning homer-saving catch. Just another win for the Oakland Athletics during a run that has put them in first place in the American League West.
Man with a plan? LeBron eyes Game 2 adjustments
MIAMI (AP) - If LeBron James played for the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich might have a message for him.
Nadal edges Djokovic 9-7 in 5th in French semis
PARIS (AP) - His dramatic and delightful French Open semifinal was 4½ hours old - and 14 games into the fifth set - when Rafael Nadal raced from the net to the baseline to retrieve Novak Djokovic's seemingly unreachable lob.
Tough times fill Williams’ French Open history
PARIS (AP) - For a decade, the French Open has presented more problems for Serena Williams than any of the other Grand Slam tournaments.
Belmont Stakes could be wet, wide-open race
NEW YORK (AP) - Orb and Oxbow. Oxbow and Orb. Anyway you draw it up, there will not be a Triple Crown on the line in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
McQuaid’s goal sends Bruins to Stanley Cup finals
BOSTON (AP) - The Bruins defense shut down the potent Pittsburgh Penguins throughout the Eastern Conference finals. Then a Boston defenseman scored the goal that sealed the stunning sweep.
Golf capsules
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Harris English shot a 6-under 64 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead in the St. Jude Classic, the final event before the U.S. Open next week at Merion.
Gordon tries to find winning ways at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Jeff Gordon isn't quite ready to call it a career.
Evans’ late goal lifts US over Jamaica
Brad Evans scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, giving the U.S. a thrilling 2-1 win over Jamaica at Kingston on Friday night that solidified the Americans' chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup.
A-Rod adds Braun’s lawyer to his legal team
NEW YORK (AP) - The lawyer who helped overturn Ryan Braun's drug suspension last year has been added to Alex Rodriguez's legal team.
Ex-Giants safety taken by Reds in baseball draft
NEW YORK (AP) - Chad Jones' NFL career was cut short, so now the former safety is giving baseball another shot.
Spurs rally to stun Heat
MIAMI (AP) - Tony Parker banked in a 16-footer with 5.2 seconds left for the last of his 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Miami Heat 92-88 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
Rosales homers in 10th inning, helps Athletics win
CHICAGO (AP) - Adam Rosales hit a two-out homer in the top of the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics had a season high four home runs in a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Astros draft Stanford pitcher Mark Appel at No. 1
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) - This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick.
Blackhawks surge past Kings, take 3-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marian Hossa scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks moved to the brink of the Stanley Cup finals with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Articles by Section - Pro Sports
No. 1 Nadal talks future after win
PARIS (AP) - Shortly after winning for the 61st time in his 62nd match on the red clay at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal took a moment to look at the future of tennis.
‘94 Cup was an American sweatbath
German and South Korean players felt the Cotton Bowl turf scorching their feet through their shoes. Ireland manager Jack Charlton, sweating through his white shirt and cap, splashed water on his players from the touchline.
Spurs blow out Thunder, take 3-2 series lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Manu Ginobili scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 117-89 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Klinsmann, US men sold on The Farm
STANFORD (AP) - U.S. captain Clint Dempsey's sore left groin has improved, and coach Jurgen Klinsmann plans to start him in the Americans' second World Cup warmup this weekend against Turkey.
Creating stir with whisper
MIAMI (AP) - By now, Lance Stephenson's list of egregious acts from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals are well-known: He blew air into LeBron James' ear, interrupted a Miami Heat huddle and got caught flopping for the second time.
Curry still puzzled by fire & hire
OAKLAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry received the NBA's yearlong community assist award, spoke passionately about his charitable works, then dished out another assist to his former coach.
Rangers KO Habs, reach finals
NEW YORK (AP) - Henrik Lundqvist was perfect on a night he needed to be.
Weary Kings look to close out ‘Hawks
EL SEGUNDO (AP) - Drew Doughty had just played more than 39 minutes in a double-overtime playoff game, and he still couldn't sleep on the Kings' flight back to Los Angeles.
McIlroy grabs early lead
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Whether it's his health or his personal life, Rory McIlroy is not easily distracted when he's on top of his game.
Boston champ ready to rock-n-roll in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Meb Keflezighi will be a true champion of the people in his hometown Sunday.
Morse, Panda power Giants
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Michael Morse homered and drove in three runs and Pablo Sandoval homered and scored twice to propel the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Porcello, Tigers top A’s
OAKLAND (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fifth to back Rick Porcello's eighth victory, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Thursday for a split of the four-game series between division leaders.
Brewers’ Braun making smooth transition to right field
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Now leading off for the Brewers ... outfielder Ryan Braun?
Donaldson rallies A’s to 3-1 win over Tigers
OAKLAND (AP) - After being shut down by Anibal Sanchez all night, the Oakland Athletics were happy finally to get a chance at Detroit's bullpen in the ninth.
Giants top Cubs 5-0, 6 pitchers team on 2-hitter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bruce Bochy remembered stressing out while watching Tim Lincecum labor through the final innings of his 148-pitch no-hitter at San Diego last July. The Giants manager said there was "no chance" of stretching out his starter again Wednesday, even after Lincecum logged five hitless innings.
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