Numbers game at the Pro Bowl

Stanley takes lead in Torrey Pines play

Woods, McIlroy in contention in Abu Dhabi

Djokovic wins marathon match to set up Nadal final

Ski Report

Alpine Meadows - Fri 6:56 am packed powder machine groomed 36 - 40 base 80 of 100 trails

Why so little love for NFL kickers?

Ex-NFL players help raise concussion awareness

CHICAGO (AP) - Efforts to raise awareness about concussion dangers are getting an boost from a collection of former National Football League players. The five-month old Chicago Concussion Coalition announced on Friday they've enlisted and trained 10 former players to talk to young athletes, coaches and parents about causes and recognition and avoiding traumatic brain incidents. "Concussions are ...

Broncos hire Del Rio as defensive coordinator

NBA Capsules

MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Orlando Magic trudged out of Boston this week, toting only embarrassment following a lopsided 31-point loss to the Celtics.

US women soccer Olympic hopes at stake

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - It doesn't matter that the U.S. women's soccer team is clearly one of the best - if not the best - in the world. It doesn't matter that the Americans have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 31-0 so far in Olympic qualifying. All that truly matters is one game. At least ...

AP Source: Raiders finalize 4-year deal with Dennis Allen

ALAMEDA - The Oakland Raiders formally agreed Thursday on a four-year deal to make Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen their new head coach. New general manager Reggie McKenzie had decided Tuesday to hire Allen to replace the fired Hue Jackson as head coach. The two sides finalized the details Thursday, a person familiar with the process said on ...

Jonny Gomes, A's finalize $1M deal

OAKLAND - Jonny Gomes takes pride in his versatility. He can play the corner outfie ld, and he's an experienced designated hitter. That certainly will be helpful for Oakland manager Bob Melvin with a young roster. The A's and Gomes finalized a $1 million, one-year contract Thursday after ...

Sharapova, Azarenka play for title, No. 1 ranking

MELBOURNE, Australia - The age gap only two years, the difference in experience is vast between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka. Sharapova will play her sixth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Saturday against Azarenka, who is making her debut. And it isn't just a major title on the line - the winner will claim the ...

Sports News Brief

MAJORS Giants agree to 1-year deal with Hensley: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Free-agent right-hander Clay Hensley and the San Francisco Giants have reached agreement on a $750,000, one-year contract. The Giants said Thursday it is a non-guaranteed big league deal for Hensley, who still must pass a physical before the club makes a formal announcement. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in ...

Grant Balfour fans Wells, saving A’s over Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) - Grant Balfour was angry.

Sharks take 3-0 series lead over Canucks

SAN JOSE . (AP) - Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture each scored twice to spoil Cory Schneider's return to the nets for Vancouver and the San Jose Sharks won their third straight game to open the playoffs, beating the Canucks 5-2 on Sunday night.

Derby winner prepares for Preakness

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Now that Shug McGaughey has won the Kentucky Derby, it's time for the 62-year-old trainer to go after another race missing from his Hall of Fame resume.

Ernst wins Wells Fargo in a playoff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - One phone call changed his plans. One shot changed a whole lot more for Derek Ernst.

Kerr wins Kingsmill in 2-hole playoff

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - Cristie Kerr made a short par putt on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with Suzann Pettersen on Sunday to win the Kingsmill Championship for the third time.

Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies in Game 1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Down by one in the final minute, the Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies.

James wins MVP for his fourth time

MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice.

Wiggins’ Sky team wins stage, Puccio to Giro lead

ISCHIA, Italy (AP) - Bradley Wiggins is already in control of the Giro d'Italia.

Earthquakes, Impact finish in draw

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Sam Cronin scored in the first minute of second-half injury time to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Impact on Saturday.

Ragan steals last-lap victory at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Rain and wrecks pushed NASCAR to the edge of darkness Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where three of the biggest names in the sport led the field to final flag.

Serena Williams advances in 2 sets at Madrid Open tennis

MADRID (AP) - Top-ranked Serena Williams won her opening match on the red clay of the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Hinchcliffe wins Sao Paulo 300

SAO PAULO (AP) - On the final turn of the final lap, James Hinchcliffe finally saw an opening - and made sure he squeezed into it.

Next stop: San Antonio

OAKLAND (AP) - Draymond Green threw his arms in the air and ran to Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for an emotional hug. Jarrett Jack squatted down, put his right hand on his head and closed his eyes. Stephen Curry wanted to see it all - teammates parading around the court, gold confetti in the air, smiles all around the announced sellout crowd of 19,596.

Canucks looking for more offense in Game 2

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - After a loss in Game 1, coach Alain Vigneault is looking for more offense from the Canucks.

MLB capsules

ATLANTA (AP) - Dan Haren pitched eight sharp innings, Denard Span hit a two-run double and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Thursday night.