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Walk in the park gives Scott lead at British Open
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) - Unlike the guys in charge of the weather forecast, Adam Scott got everything just about right Thursday in the British Open.
Giants can't find big hits in 3-2 loss to Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - The Giants' first loss since the All-Star break provided a reminder their hitters still have room to improve.
Griffin shuts down Yankees
OAKLAND (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run homer in the first inning and A.J. Griffin shut down one of baseball's best lineups for five innings as the Oakland Athletics beat the Yankees 4-3 Thursday night to snap a nine-game skid at home to New York.
Cadel Evans' repeat Tour hopes vanish in Pyrenees
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) - Cadel Evans' vision of repeating as Tour de France champion vanished under the sun-baked punishment of the Pyrenees mountains on Wednesday, as Bradley Wiggins took another step toward taking the yellow jersey home.
Rain greets start of the British Open
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) - The British Open began Thursday with a little rain and a long birdie putt from James Driscoll.
Strained Achilles lands Red Sox DH Ortiz on DL
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right Achilles tendon before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Chavez, Gordon lead Earthquakes past Dallas
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Marvin Chavez scored against his former team and Alan Gordon added his eighth goal of the season to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Wednesday.
Giants score 6 runs in 11th to beat Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Brandon Crawford didn't have to be told the Giants had no available position players in the 11th inning when he fouled a ball off his right knee and collapsed to the ground.
Hicks homers leading off 9th as A's beat Rangers
OAKLAND (AP) - Dressed in a full-length bright yellow A's bathrobe, Josh Reddick snuck up on Brandon Hicks and planted a whipped cream pie in his teammate's face right there at his locker.
Roy Oswalt shuts down A's as Rangers win
OAKLAND (AP) - Roy Oswalt threw one curveball clocked at 57 mph. His fastball hit 91.
Posey drives in 5 runs as Giants beat Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia native Buster Posey finally had a homecoming to remember.
Larkin likely to fight his emotions at induction
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - When Barry Larkin takes the podium to speak at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction, his emotions likely will be off the charts.
Woods ready for softer test in England
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) - Tiger Woods' last trip to northwest England for the British Open ended in a two-shot win at Royal Liverpool.
Schleck positive doping test jolts Tour
PAU, France (AP) - The RadioShack Nissan Trek team pulled Frank Schleck, one of the biggest names in pro cycling, out the Tour de France on Tuesday after he failed a doping test, threatening to overshadow Bradley Wiggins' bid to win the three-week race in Paris this weekend.
Lin headed to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) - Jeremy Lin's incredible run in New York won't have a sequel, according to a published report.
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Jack Del Rio to be new Raiders coach
ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders hired Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio as their new head coach on Wednesday in hopes that the Bay Area native who grew up cheering for the Raiders can return the team to its glory days.
Nats get Yunel Escobar from A’s for Tyler Clippard
WASHINGTON (AP) - Infielder Yunel Escobar is heading to the Nationals, and All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard is going to the Athletics, thanks to the ninth deal between those clubs in a little more than four years.
49ers promote Tomsula to head coach
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco 49ers promoted longtime defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach Wednesday, going with a familiar face following a national search that took more than two weeks and ended right in house.
Marcus Mariota says he’s going to the NFL
Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, whose bold moves and leadership on the field brought the Ducks to the brink of a national championship before falling short, is leaving Oregon early for the NFL.
Pacquiao agrees to terms for Mayweather fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Manny Pacquiao flew to Los Angeles on Wednesday, preparing for a meeting with contestants of the Miss Universe pageant. Whether he has an even bigger date on May 2 seems entirely up to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Super Bowl you have been asking for is coming
Very nice job, Colts. Sorry we are not more impressed.
Boxing returns to prime-time network television on NBC
NEW YORK (AP) - Usually this is how big-time sports television works: The network pays for the right to air an event.
Jets hire Cardinals’ Todd Bowles as coach
NEW YORK (AP) - Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets' head coach.
Warriors beat Jazz for 30-5 start
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 27 points and ignited a decisive third-quarter run to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Young, talented Buckeyes could be a favorite next year, too
DALLAS (AP) - Here's the scary part for the rest of major-college football: Some of Ohio State's best players didn't play in Monday night's championship game, and many of those who did are coming back.
The long and winding road to the Super Bowl
There are the 2007 Patriots, a juggernaut, and the 2014 not-so-dominant version.
Mavericks rally late, beat Kings in OT
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Monta Ellis scored six of his 28 points in overtime and added 10 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 108-104 on Tuesday night.
Cardale Jones says he’s ‘not ready for the NFL
DALLAS (AP) - While Urban Meyer was doing most of the talking, Cardale Jones owned the room.
Kurt Busch says ex is trained assassin
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The NASCAR driver known as "The Outlaw" testified Tuesday he believes his ex-girlfriend is a trained assassin dispatched on covert missions around the world who once returned to him in a blood-splattered gown.
Sabres raise Hasek’s name and No. 39
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Dominik Hasek has come to realize how much easier it was turning aside pucks than it is accepting honors.
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