Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Boston closer Alfredo Aceves, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, a day after losing in the final inning.
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Rays rebound to rally by Red Sox on HR in 9th
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:56pm EDT by Associated Press
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Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Boston closer Alfredo Aceves, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, a day after losing in the final inning.
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Rays rebound to rally by Red Sox on HR in 9th
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:56pm EDT by Associated Press
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Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Boston closer Alfredo Aceves, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, a day after losing in the final inning.
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Franchitti claims historic third Indy 500 triumph
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:53pm EDT by Associated Press
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Dario Franchitti has won the Indianapolis for the third time, taking advantage when Takuma Sato crashed on the final lap.
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Franchitti claims historic third Indy 500 triumph
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:53pm EDT by Associated Press
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Dario Franchitti has won the Indianapolis for the third time, taking advantage when Takuma Sato crashed on the final lap.
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Donald returns to No. 1 rank after win at BMW
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:32pm EDT by Associated Press
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Luke Donald replaced Rory McIlroy at No. 1 in the rankings for the third time in 10 weeks by winning his second straight BMW PGA Championship. It was also a victory that lifted his hopes of finally capturing a major at the U.S. Open next month.
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Donald returns to No. 1 rank after win at BMW
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:32pm EDT by Associated Press
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Luke Donald replaced Rory McIlroy at No. 1 in the rankings for the third time in 10 weeks by winning his second straight BMW PGA Championship. It was also a victory that lifted his hopes of finally capturing a major at the U.S. Open next month.
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Rondo, Celtics eliminate 76ers in seven games
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 11:53am EDT by Associated Press
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Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Rondo, Celtics eliminate 76ers in seven games
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 11:53am EDT by Associated Press
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Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Donovan hits hat trick as U.S. shreds Scotland
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 1:32am EDT by Associated Press
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Apparently, the desire still burns in Landon Donovan.
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Former WVU football coach Stewart dies at 59
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 4:09pm EDT by Associated Press
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Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has died of what the athletic department says was an apparent heart attack.
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Four arrested after beating at Dodger Stadium
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 4:03pm EDT by Associated Press
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A minor fender bender in a Dodger Stadium parking lot over the weekend led to the beating of a driver and the arrest of four people more than a year after a San Francisco Giants fan was left with brain damage after an attack on opening day, police said Mo
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Manning shows zip on throws at Broncos OTAs
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 3:11pm EDT by Associated Press
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Peyton Manning is on target and there's plenty of zip on his throws at the Denver Broncos' first OTA workout.
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Witness: I saw Clemens at '98 Canseco party
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 1:42pm EDT by Associated Press
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A man testified Monday that he saw Roger Clemens at a 1998 Jose Canseco pool party that the former pitcher has denied attending, which is one of the false statements prosecutors allege Clemens made in his 2008 congressional deposition.
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Spurs reach West finals after sweep of Clips
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 12:08pm EDT by Associated Press
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The Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.
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Sandbagging in Sprint All-Star race annoys fans
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 11:03am EDT by Associated Press
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It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.
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Boy shaves head, banned, but gets Spurs tix
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:05pm EDT by Associated Press
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A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.
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Johnson's team wins Sprint Pit Crew Challenge
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:00pm EDT by Associated Press
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Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 pit crew got its revenge.
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Saints' Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 10:36pm EDT by Associated Press
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Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Pacers throttle Heat to take 2-1 series lead
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 10:30pm EDT by Associated Press
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Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Alabama fan charged for lewd act vs. LSU fan
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 9:22pm EDT by Associated Press
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An Alabama fan has been charged with sexual battery after authorities say he was captured on video performing a simulated sex act on an unconscious LSU fan after the BCS championship game.
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McNamee concedes lying earlier about steroids
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 8:28pm EDT by Associated Press
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Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
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SMU fires AD Orsini, says change necessary
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 6:04pm EDT by Associated Press
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SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has been fired, effective immediately.
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Could A's leave Bay? Selig raises possibility
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:41pm EDT by Associated Press
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Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, raising the possibility of a move from the Bay Area.
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Logano dumps Sadler to win Darlington N'wide
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 10:17pm EDT by Associated Press
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Joey Logano wrecked leader Elliott Sadler five laps from the end, then broke free during a green-white-checkered finish at Darlington Raceway for his second straight Nationwide Series victory.
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Public service held for former Charger Seau
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 10:17pm EDT by Associated Press
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Hours after Junior Seau was buried in his hometown, thousands of fans attended a public memorial service at Qualcomm Stadium, where the hard-hitting, fist-pumping linebacker starred for 13 seasons.
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Attorney: Andersen probe involves female fan
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 9:33pm EDT by Associated Press
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An attorney for Chris "Birdman" Andersen says he believes the allegations that led to a search of the Denver Nuggets player's home this week involve a spurned female fan.
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Sandusky shower date change may nix charge
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 9:18pm EDT by Associated Press
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One of the two charges against two Penn State administrators will likely be dismissed now that prosecutors have come forward to change by one year the date they allege former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulted a boy in the team's s
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Prep baseball team forfeits rather than face girl
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 6:05pm EDT by Associated Press
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Instead of playing in a championship baseball game, Paige Sultzbach and her team won't even make it to the dugout.
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Judge tosses defamation suit against Boeheim
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 5:57pm EDT by Associated Press
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A judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coach slandered them when he said their accusations of sexual abuse against former associate h
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Minn. Senate backs $975M Vikings stadium bill
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 2:08am EDT by Associated Press
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The Minnesota Senate has approved a plan to build a $975 million stadium for the Vikings, another big step toward the new facility it's chased for more than a decade.
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Nuggets survive near-comeback by Kobe, L.A.
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 2:03am EDT by Associated Press
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Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets survived Kobe Bryant's late scoring barrage, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
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Key Penn St. witness seeks whistle-blower suit
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:55am EDT by Associated Press
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The Penn State football assistant whose report of Jerry Sandusky allegedly attacking a child in the showers led to Joe Paterno's firing said in a court filing Tuesday that he is suing the school.
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Bulls grind out victory over Sixers to stay alive
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:53am EDT by Associated Press
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Luol Deng scored 24 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 77-69 on Tuesday night to avoid a first-round playoff exit.
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Pacers manhandle Magic to wrap up series win
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:47am EDT by Associated Press
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Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.
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Senate eyes user fees for new Vikings stadium
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 12:53am EDT by Associated Press
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The Minnesota Senate pushed more Vikings stadium financing costs in the direction of the team and fans Tuesday as supporters grasped for extra votes to keep the proposal alive.
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Devils bounce Flyers in 5, reach East finals
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 12:52am EDT by Associated Press
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Bryce Salvador, David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk scored goals to lift New Jersey to a 3-1 Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, sending the Devils into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2003.
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Report: NCAA looking at Kentucky recruit Noel
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 12:26am EDT by Associated Press
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The New York Times is reporting that the NCAA is looking into Nerlens Noel, a top prep recruit who has committed to play at national champion Kentucky next season.
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Toure puts Man City on verge of EPL crown
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 2:23pm EDT by Associated Press
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Manchester City put itself on course to win its first English championship since 1968 by beating host Newcastle 2-0 Sunday behind two goals by Yaya Toure.
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Slumping star Pujols given a day off by Angels
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 10:43am EDT by Associated Press
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Albert Pujols, stumbling through the longest home run drought of his 12-year career, was not in the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup Saturday for the first time this season.
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I'll Have Another rallies to win Kentucky Derby
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 11:19pm EDT by Associated Press
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I'll Have Another looked like just another horse at the Kentucky Derby.
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Rex OK with son still playing despite concussion
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 7:36pm EDT by Associated Press
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New York Jets coach Rex Ryan "absolutely" would like his son to continue playing football despite him suffering a concussion last season in high school.
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LeBron, Heat smother Knicks, take 3-0 lead
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 10:30pm EDT by Associated Press
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LeBron James scored 32 points, including eight straight to start the fourth quarter and break open the game, and the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead, sending the New York Knicks to an NBA postseason-record 13th straight loss, 87-70 on Thursday night.
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18 Olympians sue over usage of names on app
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 8:16pm EDT by Associated Press
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Eighteen Olympians, including swimming greats Mark Spitz and Janet Evans, and diver Greg Louganis, have sued Samsung Corp. over a Facebook app they allege misuses their names and images.
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Saints' Loomis 'angry' about wiretapping claims
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:57pm EDT by Associated Press
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Embattled Saints general manager Mickey Loomis had plenty to discuss before Thursday night's NFL draft, even if his club had no first-round pick.
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Bulls, Heat, Thunder open playoffs Saturday
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 4:40pm EDT by Associated Press
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Chicago, Miami and Oklahoma City will open the NBA playoffs Saturday, though their opponents are still to be determined.
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Boy meets Rondo after bullet hits his jersey
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 12:10pm EDT by Associated Press
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The Boston third-grader who narrowly missed a bullet that came through his bedroom wall and left a smoking hole in his Boston Celtics jersey has met the player whose shirt he was wearing.
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Squeeze bunt keys Rangers in 11th at Detroit
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 2:09am EDT by Associated Press
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Alberto Gonzalez's squeeze bunt turned into an RBI infield single in the 11th inning, and the Texas Rangers went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday.
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Kings knock top seed Canucks out of playoffs
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 2:01am EDT by Associated Press
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Kings 2, Canucks 1, OT
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LeBron returns to help boost Heat past Rockets
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 1:00am EDT by Associated Press
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LeBron James had 32 points and eight rebounds, Norris Cole added 16 points and the Miami Heat pulled away in the final minutes to beat Houston 97-88 on Sunday night and eliminate the Rockets from postseason contention.
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Giroux, Flyers eliminate Penguins in six games
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 8:25pm EDT by Associated Press
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Claude Giroux wrapped up a dominant series with his sixth goal, Ilya Bryzgalov had his first outstanding effort in net and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday to win their Eastern Conference opening-round series.
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Bruins force Game 7 with OT win over Capitals
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 8:04pm EDT by Associated Press
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Bruins 4, Capitals 3, OT
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Hamlin holds off Truex late to win at Kansas
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 7:53pm EDT by Associated Press
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Denny Hamlin held off hard-charging Martin Truex Jr. down the stretch Sunday to win at Kansas Speedway for the first time.
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Anthony scores 39, helps Knicks outlast Hawks
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 7:25pm EDT by Associated Press
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Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-112 on Sunday in a game between two playoff-bound teams still battling for postseason seeding.
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City back in title contention after United draws
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 6:19pm EDT by Associated Press
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The Premier League title race took an unexpected twist Sunday when Manchester City beat Wolverhampton 2-0 to move within three points of leader Manchester United, which blew a two-goal lead in a 4-4 tie with Everton.
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Nadal captures eighth straight Monte Carlo title
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:53pm EDT by Associated Press
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Rafael Nadal finally managed to beat Novak Djokovic in a final, thrashing the top-ranked Serb 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the eighth consecutive year and end a run of seven straight defeats to his rival in title matches.
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Muamba recounts 'surreal feeling' of collapse
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:19pm EDT by Associated Press
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English soccer player Fabrice Muamba calls his recovery "more than a miracle" in his first interview since going into cardiac arrest during a match. He still doesn't know if he will play again.
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UFC 145: Jones retains title, decisions Evans
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 2:32am EDT by Associated Press
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Jon Jones used his reach advantage to take a unanimous decision over former teammate Rashad Evans on Saturday night and retain his UFC 145 world light heavyweight championship.
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Wade hurt, LeBron sits as Heat lose to Wizards
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:33am EDT by Associated Press
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LeBron James and Chris Bosh sat out the game, resting for the postseason. Dwyane Wade played and dislocated his finger as the Heat lost 86-84 to the woeful Washington Wizards.
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Yanks rally as Red Sox's 'pen blows 9-0 lead
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 9:29pm EDT by Associated Press
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Nick Swisher hit a grand slam to help the New York Yankees erase a nine-run deficit, then he added a two-run double to give them the lead as they posted back-to-back seven-run innings to beat Boston 15-9 on Saturday.
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White Sox righty Humber tosses perfect game
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 9:16pm EDT by Associated Press
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Phil Humber threw the first perfect game in the majors in almost two years, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
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Nationals down Marlins in 10, improve to 12-4
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 6:51pm EDT by Associated Press
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Ian Desmond hit a home run and had the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 3-2 win against the Florida Marlins on Saturday.
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Ronaldo lifts Madrid by Barcelona, close to title
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 5:32pm EDT by Associated Press
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 73rd minute to send Barcelona to its first loss in 55 home games and put Real Madrid on the cusp of breaking the Catalan giants' three-year hold on the Spanish league crown with a 2-1 win Saturday.
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Allmendinger fastest at Kansas for second pole
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 3:39pm EDT by Associated Press
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AJ Allmendinger rolled off the track and hopped out of his car, convinced that he'd put together a decent qualifying run but expecting to start somewhere in the top 15 on Sunday.
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Johnson, Kings' George Maloof meet in Vegas
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 8:59am EDT by Associated Press
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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson met with Kings co-owner George Maloof on Friday in Las Vegas in an attempt to revive talks about a new arena for the NBA team.
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Stoudemire returns but Knicks fall to Cavaliers
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 7:30am EDT by Associated Press
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Cavaliers 98, Knicks 90
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Preds bounce Red Wings, reach West semifinals
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:48am EDT by Associated Press
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David Legwand scored 13 seconds into the third period, and the Nashville Predators advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
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Duncan, Spurs pummel Lakers in Kobe's return
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:47am EDT by Associated Press
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Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili all scored at least 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-97 on Friday night and spoil Kobe Bryant's return.
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Report: Penn St. official's firing related to probe
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 12:36am EDT by Associated Press
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Penn State fired assistant athletic director Mark Sherburne on Wednesday, the (State College, Pa.) Centre Daily Times reported Thursday night, citing anonymous sources.
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Yankees spoil Red Sox's Fenway celebration
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 10:01pm EDT by Associated Press
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The New York Yankees spoiled the Boston Red Sox 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park with a 6-2 win Friday.
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Committee OKs bill to help build Vikes stadium
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 9:24pm EDT by Associated Press
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A Minnesota Senate committee has approved a bill for a public subsidy to help the Vikings build a new football stadium, just hours after Roger Goodell visited the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul to urge state lawmakers to resolve the stadium issue.
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Reds erase Cubs for franchise's 10,000th win
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 7:03pm EDT by Associated Press
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Drew Stubbs had three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday -- the 10,000th victory in franchise history.
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Semenya qualifies for 800m at London Games
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 6:04pm EDT by Associated Press
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Former world champion Caster Semenya qualified for the 800 meters at the London Olympics on Friday.
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Bettman: Suspension criticism 'gamesmanship'
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 4:13pm EDT by Associated Press
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman considers those complaints from various teams about their players receiving suspensions during the postseason as nothing more than "gamesmanship."
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NCAA prez: Scandals a product of 'sea change'
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 4:10pm EDT by Associated Press
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NCAA president Mark Emmert found one bit of good news in all the bad that has rocked college sports and cost several big-name coaches their jobs.
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L.A. raised at Goodell-Minn. lawmaker meeting
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 3:50pm EDT by Associated Press
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell didn't say the Vikings will move to Los Angeles if Minnesota lawmakers don't pass a financing package this year to build the team a new stadium
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LeBron, Heat pull closer to Bulls in East race
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 9:49am EDT by Associated Press
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LeBron James had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 18 points and the Miami Heat tightened up the Eastern Conference playoff race by beating the Chicago Bulls 83-72 in a scuffle-filled game Thursday night.
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Penn State pays $5.5M-plus to Paterno's estate
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 10:07pm EDT by Associated Press
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Penn State has agreed to provide millions in payments and benefits to Joe Paterno's estate and family members under the late football coach's employment contract, although a family lawyer says the Paternos did not sign away their right to sue.
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Petrino detailed his affair to boss before firing
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 10:04pm EDT by Associated Press
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Former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino sent candy to his mistress, called her a "close friend" and suggested the affair that cost him his job started with a kiss over lunch last fall, according to documents released Thursday.
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Granderson hits 3 home runs in first 4 innings
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 9:45pm EDT by Associated Press
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Curtis Granderson hit three home runs in the first four innings for the New York Yankees against Minnesota on Thursday night.
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Summitt: It was 'privilege' to coach Lady Vols
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 8:54pm EDT by Associated Press
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A relaxed and smiling Pat Summitt said it's been a "great ride" and it is the right time for her to step down after coaching the Tennessee Lady Vols for nearly four decades.
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NCAA defends UConn ban stemming from APR
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 6:55pm EDT by Associated Press
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The NCAA defended its standard for academic performance Thursday that led to Connecticut's men's basketball team being banned from next year's postseason and has sparked concerns from members of Congress.
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Daniel Sedin returns, helps Canucks stay alive
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 3:41am EDT by Associated Press
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Cory Schneider made 43 saves and stopped Dustin Brown's penalty shot, Daniel Sedin sparked Vancouver's power play in his return from injury and the top-seeded Canucks avoided a first-round sweep with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4.
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Penguins explode for 10 goals in rout of Flyers
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 1:47am EDT by Associated Press
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Penguins 10, Flyers 3
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Indians' Gomez will appeal 5-game suspension
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 11:36pm EDT by Associated Press
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Cleveland pitcher Jeanmar Gomez has been suspended for five games and fined by Major League Baseball, which concluded he intentionally threw at the Royals' Mike Moustakas last weekend.
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Canucks' Daniel Sedin returns after 12 games
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 10:50pm EDT by Associated Press
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Daniel Sedin has returned from a 12-game absence because of a concussion as the Vancouver Canucks attempt to avoid playoff elimination.
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49ers GM: Despite bounties, Williams a friend
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 9:55pm EDT by Associated Press
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Apparently, there are no hard feelings on 49ers general manager Trent Baalke's part regarding the Saints' targeting of San Francisco players in their bounty program.
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Bobcats: Silas had altercation with F Thomas
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 9:54pm EDT by Associated Press
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The frustration of losing has started to boil over for the NBA-worst Charlotte Bobcats.
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Clemens lawyers argue over Pettitte testimony
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 9:03pm EDT by Associated Press
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Jury selection in the Roger Clemens perjury case was temporarily put aside Wednesday as the two sides argued over the scope of testimony that former teammate Andy Pettitte can provide.
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Panthers receiver Smith gets 3-year extension
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 12:36pm EDT by Associated Press
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Wide receiver Steve Smith is now expected to finish his career where it began.
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Indians sign Santana to 5-year, $21M contract
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 12:01pm EDT by Associated Press
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Carlos Santana had an impressive first full season as a major league catcher. So good, the Cleveland Indians are giving him five more years to top it.
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Jeter's four hits help Yankees earn first win
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 8:18am EDT by Associated Press
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The New York Yankees finally won their first game of the season, using four hits by Derek Jeter and an effective pitching performance by Ivan Nova to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Monday night.
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Grizzlies romp, inch closer to Clips in standings
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 4:23am EDT by Associated Press
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Marc Gasol scored 18 points, Rudy Gay had 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-85 on Monday night.
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Darvish overcomes rocky start to win debut
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 11:31pm EDT by Associated Press
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Yu Darvish overcame a rocky start and got a big boost from the powerful Texas lineup, winning his much-anticipated major league debut in the Rangers' 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
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Arkansas fans rally to 'save' embattled Petrino
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 10:40pm EDT by Associated Press
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The scandal surrounding Bobby Petrino has divided Razorbacks fans, with many supporting the embattled Arkansas coach.
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Magic exec: Howard, Van Gundy can co-exist
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 9:44pm EDT by Associated Press
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Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams, who helped found the franchise in 1989, said Monday he would like to see star center Dwight Howard and coach Stan Van Gundy both remain with the franchise for a long time.
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Wilson handles Twins to win Angels debut
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 8:54pm EDT by Associated Press
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C.J. Wilson won his awaited Angels debut with seven smooth innings, giving Los Angeles all the boost it needed to beat the Twins 5-1 on Monday and spoil Minnesota's home opener.
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Torrid Dempsey scores again as Fulham rallies
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 8:49pm EDT by Associated Press
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Clint Dempsey scored yet again, lifting Fulham to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea that prevented the Blues from jumping into fourth place Monday in the Premier League.
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KU's Robinson to forgo senior year, enter draft
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 5:04pm EDT by Associated Press
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Thomas Robinson, the brawny Kansas forward who overcame personal tragedy to lead his team to a national runner-up finish this season, is leaving for the NBA.
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Fielder, Cabrera hit 2 HRs each, bury Red Sox
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 10:42am EDT by Associated Press
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Prince Fielder hit his first two home runs with the Detroit Tigers and Miguel Cabrera added a pair of his own in a 10-0 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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Isner beats Tsonga; U.S. into Davis Cup semis
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 10:37am EDT by Associated Press
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John Isner's big serve and solid forehand proved too strong for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, defeating the Frenchman 6-3, 7-6 (4) 5-7, 6-3 Sunday to put the United States into the Davis Cup semifinals.