Thursday, April 24 2014 10:25 PM EDT2014-04-25 02:25:22 GMT
Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials appeared to miss him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday...More >
Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials missed him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday night and another...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:54:21 GMT
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he has "no expectation" that players will opt out of the collective bargaining agreement in 2017, potentially leading to another lockout.More >
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he has "no expectation" that players will opt out of the collective bargaining agreement in 2017, potentially leading to another lockout.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:44 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:44:32 GMT
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda is hardly the first major leaguer to use pine tar to aid his grip.More >
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda is hardly the first major leaguer to head to the mound hoping to get away with using pine tar to aid his grip.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:00:10 GMT
The National Labor Relations Board has granted Northwestern University's request that it review its ruling that football players at the university are essentially employees of the school with full collective...More >
Northwestern University's football players will cast ballots Friday on whether to form the nation's first union for college athletes - a potentially landmark vote that will be kept sealed for months and possibly...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 6:35 PM EDT2014-04-24 22:35:27 GMT
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer George Hincapie was the "Loyal Lieutenant" who helped Lance Armstrong to seven Tour de France titles, only to later provide the key testimony that brought his...More >
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer George Hincapie was the "Loyal Lieutenant" who helped Lance Armstrong to seven Tour de France titles, only to later provide the key testimony that brought his downfall.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 6:24 PM EDT2014-04-24 22:24:37 GMT
The NCAA's board of directors endorsed a proposal Thursday giving schools in the five largest football conferences more autonomy and more voting power in changing rules within the organization.More >
The NCAA's board of directors took the first step toward shifting power to the five largest football conferences on Thursday, endorsing a 57-page plan that calls for giving 65 of the nation's biggest schools more...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 5:46 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:46:24 GMT
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.More >
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 5:15 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:15:20 GMT
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer It's fair to suspect that Michael Pineda isn't the only pitcher trying a few tricks on the mound from time to time.More >
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer It's fair to suspect that Michael Pineda isn't the only pitcher trying a few tricks on the mound from time to time.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 5:15 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:15:17 GMT
Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska defeated Italy's Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-2 to book her quarterfinal place at the Porsche Grand Prix on Thursday.More >
Defending champion Maria Sharapova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to set up a Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinal with top seed Agnieszka Radwanska.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 4:46 PM EDT2014-04-24 20:46:52 GMT
A tag-team goalie tandem helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals four years ago. They hope it gets them through the first round this spring.More >
A tag-team goalie tandem helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals four years ago. They hope it gets them through the first round this spring.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 12:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 16:04:40 GMT
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar believes he has been removed as a TV commentator for Cleveland's preseason games because of slurred speech he attributes to concussions sustained in the NFL.More >
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar believes he has been removed as a TV commentator for Cleveland's preseason games because of slurred speech he attributes to concussions sustained in the NFL.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 11:14 AM EDT2014-04-24 15:14:27 GMT
This year's Giro d'Italia will be missing two of cycling's biggest names after Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome, the last two winners of the Tour de France, were left out of Team Sky's nine-man...More >
This year's Giro d'Italia will be missing two of cycling's biggest names after Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome, the last two winners of the Tour de France, were left out of Team Sky's nine-man lineup for...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:05 AM EDT2014-04-24 14:05:48 GMT
When the Israeli women's soccer team Hapoel Petah Tikva lost a number of its players to Israel's national team ahead of World Cup qualifiers, founder Rafi Subra made a decision that sets the team apart from...More >
When the Israeli women's soccer team Hapoel Petah Tikva lost a number of its players to Israel's national team ahead of World Cup qualifiers, founder Rafi Subra made a decision that set the team apart from many of...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 9:47 AM EDT2014-04-24 13:47:11 GMT
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone rejected accusations of bribery as he went on trial Thursday in a case that could threaten his grip on the sport, telling a Munich court that he was blackmailed by a German banker...More >
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone rejected accusations of bribery as he went on trial Thursday in a case that could threaten his grip on the sport, telling a Munich court that he was blackmailed by a German banker who...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:24 AM EDT2014-04-24 11:24:47 GMT
Yuzuru Hanyu has barely had time to dwell on the Olympic and world titles he won in the first quarter of 2014, yet he's already thinking about how to improve for next season.More >
Yuzuru Hanyu has barely had time to dwell on the Olympic and world titles he won in the first quarter of 2014, yet he's already thinking about how to improve for next season.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 4:15 AM EDT2014-04-24 08:15:17 GMT
From his perch with a panoramic view of the world's most famous racetrack, the new voice of Churchill Downs will sit out one of the most anticipated moments of the tradition-soaked Kentucky Derby.More >
From his perch with a panoramic view of the world's most famous racetrack, the new voice of Churchill Downs will sit out one of the most anticipated moments of the tradition-soaked Kentucky Derby.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 3:15 AM EDT2014-04-24 07:15:21 GMT
Returning to swimming after a 20-month retirement, Michael Phelps is easing back into the sport he once dominated by racing one of his best events.More >
Returning to swimming after a 20-month retirement, Michael Phelps is easing back into the sport he once dominated by racing one of his best events.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 3:15 AM EDT2014-04-24 07:15:18 GMT
The young Dallas Stars keep overcoming early 2-0 deficits. With their latest comeback in Game 4, they are now even with the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks.More >
The young Dallas Stars keep overcoming early 2-0 deficits. With their latest comeback in Game 4, they are now even with the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 2:24 AM EDT2014-04-24 06:24:38 GMT
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 43 points and Damian Lillard made six free throws down the stretch to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 112-105 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the...More >
LaMarcus Aldridge's son JJ, who turned 5 on Wednesday, texted him after the Portland Trail Blazers' playoff win and told him he looked like Spider-Man on one of his dunks.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 2:14 AM EDT2014-04-24 06:14:47 GMT
Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game at 11:17 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night to even their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.More >
Patrick Kane had his shot all along. Same for his dazzling puck-handling skills and the vision that sees the plays before they happen.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 12:34 AM EDT2014-04-24 04:34:50 GMT
Monta Ellis scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 113-92 victory over San Antonio on Wednesday night, snapping a 10-game skid against the Spurs and evening their first-round series at a game apiece.More >
Blowing their playoff opener turned out to be great therapy for the Dallas Mavericks.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 12:14 AM EDT2014-04-24 04:14:23 GMT
Karim Benzema scored in the 19th minute to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over defending champion Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.More >
Real Madrid hopes a narrow home win put it in position to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2002.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:34:30 GMT
Brandon Dubinsky scored with 22.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and Nick Foligno's wrist shot just inside the blue line 2:49 into the extra session gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory...More >
In the dressing room after Brandon Dubinsky's late goal forced overtime, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno half-jokingly said he'd get the winner.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:24 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:24:49 GMT
Michael Pineda was ejected for using a foreign substance less than two weeks after appearing to get away with it in another game against Boston, and the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Wednesday night.More >
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was ejected for using pine tar less than two weeks after appearing to get away with using a foreign substance in another game against Boston, and the Red Sox beat New York 5-1 on Wednesday...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:04:39 GMT
LeBron James scored 32 points and added eight assists, Chris Bosh scored 20 points and the Miami Heat held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the teams' Eastern...More >
LeBron James drove to the rim as time was winding down, got clobbered by Josh McRoberts and sat on the hardwood gathering himself for a few seconds afterward.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:35 PM EDT2014-04-24 01:35:00 GMT
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been ejected from a game against the Boston Red Sox after umpires found with a foreign substance on his neck.More >
Less than two weeks after pitching against Boston with what appeared to be pine tar on his pitching hand, the New York Yankees' Michael Pineda was ejected from a game against the Red Sox on Wednesday night after...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:34 PM EDT2014-04-24 01:34:57 GMT
As Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks get to kick off the NFL's regular season by hosting the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 4.More >
Mike McCarthy promises there won't be any bad memories plaguing his Green Bay Packers when they open the NFL season on Sept. 4 at Super Bowl champion Seattle.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:54:39 GMT
Michael Phelps is making a comeback after nearly two years out of the pool for the simplest of reasons: he missed the sport that has been his entire life.More >
Michael Phelps is making a comeback after nearly two years out of the pool for the simplest of reasons: He missed the sport that has been his entire life.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:34 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:34:31 GMT
San Diego Padres starter Josh Johnson is scheduled to undergo elbow ligament-replacement surgery for the second time and will miss the entire season.More >
San Diego Padres starter Josh Johnson is scheduled to undergo elbow ligament-replacement surgery for the second time and will miss the entire season.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 22:54:19 GMT
For Wrigley Field, it really was the party of a century.More >
There was a giant replica cake right next to the Ernie Banks statue, and an old-time band played as fans made their way through the main entrance.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:27 PM EDT2014-04-23 22:27:01 GMT
Al Jefferson was still in his walking boot when the Charlotte Bobcats arrived for their shootaround hours before facing the Miami Heat in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.More >
Al Jefferson is in Charlotte's starting lineup for Game 2 of the Bobcats' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 5:35 PM EDT2014-04-23 21:35:37 GMT
Conrado Marrero, the diminutive Cuban right-hander who pitched for the Washington Senators in the 1950s and in 2011 became the oldest living former Major League Baseball player, has died, his grandson said. He was...More >
Conrado Marrero, the diminutive Cuban right-hander who pitched for the Washington Senators in the 1950s and in 2011 became the oldest living former Major League Baseball player, died in Havana on Wednesday. He was 102,...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:14:49 GMT
Peng Shuai of China beat Ukrainian qualifier Maryna Zanevska 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix SAR.More >
Top-seeded Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia beat last year's runner-up Lourdes Dominguez Lino of Spain 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix SAR.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:14 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:14:59 GMT
Defending champion Lukas Rosol reached the Nastase Tiriac Trophy quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over eighth-seeded Jarkko Nieminen of Finland on Wednesday.More >
Defending champion Lukas Rosol reached the Nastase Tiriac Trophy quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over eighth-seeded Jarkko Nieminen of Finland on Wednesday.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:05 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:05:05 GMT
Statement released by David Moyes on Wednesday, a day after being fired as manager of Manchester United after less than a season in charge.More >
By The Associated Press Statement released by David Moyes on Wednesday, a day after Manchester United announced he left as manager after less than a season in charge.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:14 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:14:23 GMT
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for his guilty plea to a charge that he assaulted a former girlfriend who is the mother of his daughter.More >
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington to a year of supervised probation for assaulting a former girlfriend who is the mother of his daughter.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:46 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:46:03 GMT
By JACK BEZANTS Associated Press Liverpool tops The Associated Press global soccer poll this week for the fifth time this season and for the second consecutive week after its 3-2 win over Norwich...More >
By JACK BEZANTS Associated Press Liverpool tops The Associated Press global soccer poll this week for the fifth time this season and for the second consecutive week after its 3-2 win over Norwich kept it...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:14 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:14:55 GMT
Ryan Giggs will be assisted by former teammates Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville during his spell as interim manager of Manchester United following the dismissal of David Moyes.More >
Ryan Giggs will be assisted by a trio of former Manchester United teammates as he tries to stabilize England's biggest club after the abrupt dismissal of David Moyes.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:06 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:06:32 GMT
Sherpa guides packed up their tents and left Mount Everest's base camp Wednesday in an unprecedented walkout to honor 16 of their colleagues who were killed last week in the deadliest avalanche ever recorded on...More >
Dozens of Sherpa guides packed up their tents and left Mount Everest's base camp Wednesday, after the deaths of 16 of their colleagues in an avalanche exposed an undercurrent of resentment by Sherpas over their pay,...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:34 AM EDT2014-04-23 10:34:21 GMT
FIFA has cleared Barcelona to sign new players this summer by freezing the Spanish soccer club's one-year transfer embargo pending an appeal.More >
Barcelona was cleared Wednesday to sign new players during the offseason after FIFA froze the Spanish soccer club's one-year transfer embargo pending an appeal.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:24 AM EDT2014-04-23 07:24:33 GMT
Bradley Beal came on strong late in regulation to finish with 26 points, Nene scored six of his 17 in overtime and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 101-99 Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their...More >
This one looked like it was slipping away from the Washington Wizards. Then, in a flash everything changed.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:24 AM EDT2014-04-23 07:24:31 GMT
While his teammates mobbed him after a late goal, Dan Carcillo trash-talked with Flyers fans through the glass before hitting the bench for a celebration.More >
While his teammates mobbed him after a late goal, Dan Carcillo trash-talked with Flyers fans through the glass before hitting the bench for a celebration.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:24 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:24:56 GMT
Patrick Marleau scored on a backhand 6:20 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks moved to the brink of the second round with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 first-round...More >
After Patrick Marleau's fourth career playoff overtime goal silenced Staples Center for maybe the next-to-last time this season, the veteran San Jose Sharks forward attributed his knack for postseason heroics to one...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:34 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:34:13 GMT
Jacoby Ellsbury doubled, tripled, drove in two runs and made a sliding catch in his return to Fenway Park, helping the New York Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night.More >
Jacoby Ellsbury wasted little time reminding the Red Sox how he used to help them win.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:25 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:25:13 GMT
Max Pacioretty lifted the Montreal Canadiens into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday night with a power-play goal with 43 seconds remaining for a 4-3 victory and a four-game sweep of Tampa Bay.More >
The Montreal Canadiens swept their way into the second round of the NHL playoffs, and now look forward to some rest.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:25 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:25:09 GMT
Nepalese authorities were meeting with Sherpa mountain guides Tuesday in an attempt to avert a climbing strike after the deadliest avalanche ever recorded on Mount Everest killed at least 13 of the guides.More >
Sherpa guides were leaving Mount Everest's base camp on Wednesday as part of a walkout following the mountain's deadliest disaster, as some expedition companies announced that they were canceling their climbs this...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:05 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:05:07 GMT
DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 14 rebounds for his second straight playoff double-double and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-95 on Tuesday night, evening their...More >
DeMar DeRozan put his playoff jitters aside and turned in an All-Star performance for the Toronto Raptors.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:05 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:05:03 GMT
Derek Stepan, Martin St. Louis, Dan Girardi and Dan Carcillo scored goals, leading the New York Rangers to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 on Tuesday night.More >
Never afraid to raise his fists, Dan Carcillo made his mark in the league as a puncher more than a postseason star.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:54:10 GMT
Albert Pujols has hit the 500th home run of his career, becoming the 26th player in major league history to reach that milestone.More >
Heading toward the plate after the 500th homer of this career, Albert Pujols glanced ahead and saw a throng of Los Angeles Angels teammates waiting right there to greet him.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:44 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:44:20 GMT
Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone says he has had a cancerous mole removed following a recent doctor's visit, and adds it will not have any effect on his ability to continue coaching.More >
Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone said Tuesday night he had a cancerous mole removed, and added it will not have any effect on him doing his job.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:34:14 GMT
Paul George scored 27 points and George Hill had all 15 of his points in the second half, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 101-85 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-round...More >
When the Indiana Pacers needed a lift. Paul George stepped up. All over the court, over and over again.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:25 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:25:13 GMT
Tuukka Rask finished with a 23-save shutout to give the Boston Bruins a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night for a 2-1 playoff series lead.More >
The Boston Bruins took full advantage of Detroit's mistakes, and their stellar goaltender's flawless performance.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:44 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:44:27 GMT
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is taking a leave of absence from his job as San Diego State's baseball coach as he recovers from undisclosed health issues.More >
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is taking a leave of absence from his job as San Diego State's baseball coach as he recovers from undisclosed health issues.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:54:41 GMT
Five former Buffalo Bills cheerleaders on Tuesday sued the team over a pay system they say had them working hundreds of hours for free at games and at mandatory public appearances at which they were subjected to...More >
Five former Buffalo Bills cheerleaders on Tuesday sued the team over a pay system they say had them working hundreds of hours for free at games and at mandatory public appearances at which they were subjected to groping...More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:14 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:14:08 GMT
Defending champion Maria Sharapova survived a first-round scare at the Porsche Grand Prix by defeating Lucie Safarova 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-6(2) on Tuesday.More >
Defending champion Maria Sharapova survived a first-round scare at the Porsche Grand Prix by defeating Lucie Safarova 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-6(2) on Tuesday.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:18 PM EDT2014-04-22 22:18:08 GMT
Chelsea capitalized on its defensive strategy, playing to a 0-0 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.More >
Chelsea capitalized on its defensive strategy, playing to a 0-0 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:34:41 GMT
Tennessee is counting on Southern Mississippi's Donnie Tyndall to make the same successful transition from the mid-major ranks as the Volunteers' last two basketball coaches.More >
Tennessee's coaching position had just become available when Donnie Tyndall received a text message urging him to pursue the job.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:34 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:34:17 GMT
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been named NBA coach of the year, making him just the third coach in league history to win the award three times...More >
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The San Antonio Spurs, the model for stability and sustained success in the modern NBA, were still a shaken team when they showed up for training camp in October,...More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:14:12 GMT
Kentucky forward Julius Randle will leave after one season to enter the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.More >
Kentucky forward Julius Randle took a lot of time and talked to a lot of people before deciding to leave after one season for the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:14:07 GMT
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that New York Giants safety Will Hill is facing a possible third suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that New York Giants safety Will Hill is facing a possible third suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 3:03 PM EDT2014-04-22 19:03:49 GMT
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will look to get his clay court season back on track against Albert Ramos at the Barcelona Open after his fellow Spaniard won on Tuesday in the first round.More >
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will look to get his clay court season back on track against Albert Ramos at the Barcelona Open after his fellow Spaniard won on Tuesday in the first round.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:33 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:33:55 GMT
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says his team's nickname is not an issue and it's "time that people focus on reality" concerning these matters.More >
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said Tuesday it's time for people to "focus on reality" concerning Native American matters instead of criticizing the team's nickname.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:27 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:27:24 GMT
Patricia Mayr-Achleitner of Austria surprised second-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-2 in the first round of the Grand Prix SAR on Tuesday.More >
Defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy lost to Spanish qualifier Beatriz Garcia Vidagany 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Grand Prix SAR on Tuesday.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:25 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:25:57 GMT
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Lance Armstrong's longtime coach Johan Bruyneel was banned for 10 years Tuesday for helping organize widespread doping by the former seven-time Tour de France...More >
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Lance Armstrong's longtime coach, Johan Bruyneel, was banned for 10 years on Tuesday for helping to organize massive doping on teams led by the disgraced cyclist.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 1:44 PM EDT2014-04-22 17:44:36 GMT
David Moyes was fired as Manchester United manager on Tuesday, paying the price for the club's spectacular and sudden decline in his 10 months in charge since replacing Alex Ferguson.More >
It's some feat to turn one of the world's most storied and valuable sports brands into a mere also-ran in the space of 10 months.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:44 PM EDT2014-04-22 16:44:28 GMT
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying his right wrist is not as badly hurt as he feared, Novak Djokovic plans to be back on the tennis tour in two weeks - and at the French Open later next...More >
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying his right wrist is not as badly hurt as he feared, Novak Djokovic plans to be back on the tennis tour in two weeks - and at the French Open later next month.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-04-22 15:34:56 GMT
The reading specialist who questioned the literacy level of athletes who were admitted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says she's resigning at the end of the semester.More >
The reading specialist who questioned the literacy level of athletes who were admitted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says she's resigning at the end of the semester.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:33 AM EDT2014-04-22 15:33:43 GMT
Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs disrupted a news conference on Tuesday ahead of Wladimir Klitschko's title bout against Alex Leapai - demanding a fight of his own against the reigning champion.More >
Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs disrupted a news conference on Tuesday ahead of Wladimir Klitschko's title bout against Alex Leapai - demanding a fight of his own against the reigning champion.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:53 AM EDT2014-04-22 11:53:23 GMT
Unfinished business. Defiance. Hope, strength and resilience. They used different words but the meaning was the same for thousands of people who were stopped by twin bombings at last year's Boston Marathon and...More >
Unfinished business. Defiance. Hope, strength and resilience. They used different words but the meaning was the same for thousands of people who were stopped by twin bombings at last year's Boston Marathon and came...More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:34 AM EDT2014-04-22 11:34:33 GMT
Peter Dawson is to retire next year as chief executive of The R&A after 16 years with the governing body in charge of the Rules of Golf and organizing the British Open.More >
Peter Dawson is to retire next year as chief executive of The R&A after 16 years with the governing body in charge of the Rules of Golf and organizing the British Open.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:24 AM EDT2014-04-22 10:24:15 GMT
American Meb Keflezighi has won the Boston Marathon, a year after a bombing at the finish line left three dead and more than 260 people injured.More >
A year ago, an injured Meb Keflezighi watched the Boston Marathon from the stands at the finish line on Boylston Street, leaving five minutes before the bombs went off.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:23 AM EDT2014-04-22 08:23:06 GMT
Mikael Granlund's diving swing at his own rebound 5:08 into overtime gave the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win over Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 on Monday to pull within 2-1 in the best-of-seven...More >
The Minnesota Wild were denied at the net by Semyon Varlamov time after time, a 44-shot barrage in regulation that resulted in, alas, zero goals.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:53 AM EDT2014-04-22 06:53:12 GMT
Blake Griffin scored a career playoff-high 35 points without a foul and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in routing the Golden State Warriors 138-98 Monday night to even their first-round series at a game...More >
After getting knocked down in their playoff opener, Blake Griffin and the Clippers answered with a dominant performance in shutting down the Warriors as soon as the game began.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:53 AM EDT2014-04-22 04:53:09 GMT
Kari Lehtonen had 37 saves, with some tremendous stops, for his first career postseason victory, and the Dallas Stars beat Anaheim 3-0 Monday night in their first home playoff game in six years.More >
Kari Lehtonen had 37 saves, with some tremendous stops, for his first career postseason victory, and the Dallas Stars beat Anaheim 3-0 Monday night in their first home playoff game in six years.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:53 AM EDT2014-04-22 04:53:04 GMT
Corey Crawford made 34 saves in his third career postseason shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks got back into their playoff series with the St. Louis Blues with a 2-0 victory in Game 3 on Monday night.More >
Corey Crawford was there every time. Slap shots, wristers, backhands and tips, he stopped each one of them.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:43 AM EDT2014-04-22 04:43:11 GMT
Zach Randolph scored 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 in overtime on Monday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:23 AM EDT2014-04-22 04:23:01 GMT
Ike Davis became the first player to hit grand slams for different teams in the same April, and Neil Walker had a winning run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates twice overcame...More >
Ike Davis made his first home run with the Pittsburgh Pirates a memorable one.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:13 AM EDT2014-04-22 04:13:07 GMT
Raul Ibanez delivered a tiebreaking three-run double as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning on a night that Mike Trout and Bryce Harper went a combined 2 for 8 with zero runs or RBIs in their first matchup as...More >
In the first major league matchup featuring twentysomething stars Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, it was a guy born two decades earlier, Raul Ibanez, who came through with the biggest hit.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 11:23 PM EDT2014-04-22 03:23:07 GMT
Brandon Sutter, Lee Stempniak and Olli Maatta scored in a span of 2:13 of the third period to revive the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.More >
The Pittsburgh Penguins also have another P-word going for them: patience.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 10:53 PM EDT2014-04-22 02:53:07 GMT
Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale is unlikely to make his scheduled start against Detroit on Tuesday night because of what manager Robin Ventura describes as general muscular soreness.More >
Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale is headed to the 15-day disabled list with what the team believes is a strained muscle in his throwing arm.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 8:23 PM EDT2014-04-22 00:23:09 GMT
A person familiar with the situation says Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.More >
There were some emotional moments and some funny stories as Joakim Noah accepted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award on Monday, like this one.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 7:25 PM EDT2014-04-21 23:25:03 GMT
For years, state and local officials have conducted a "tabletop exercise" before the Boston Marathon, a meeting that allows them to study a map of the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boston's Copley Square...More >
Some ran to honor the dead and wounded. Others were out to prove something to the world about their sport, the city or their country. And some wanted to prove something to themselves.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 6:13 PM EDT2014-04-21 22:13:37 GMT
Jason Giambi pulled the red-and-blue block "C'' cap off the hook in his locker, slipped it on and worked the bill, bending it to his exacting standards.More >
Jason Giambi pulled the red-and-blue block "C'' cap off the hook in his locker, slipped it on and worked the bill, bending it to his exacting standards.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 5:53 PM EDT2014-04-21 21:53:34 GMT
By The Associated Press Thousands of runners are gathering at the starting line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, one year after a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs killed three people...More >
By The Associated Press A look at the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. For further updates, visit http://bigstory.ap.org.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-04-21 21:34:13 GMT
The New York Knicks have fired Mike Woodson after falling from division champions to out of the playoffs in one season.More >
Mike Woodson had the Knicks on top of their division and in the second round of the playoffs, destinations that had become unreachable and practically unimaginable in New York.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-04-21 21:34:09 GMT
More than three frustrating months after their season ended in Indianapolis, the Kansas City Chiefs gathered for the start of offseason workouts on Monday and there was plenty of news for coach Andy Reid to deliver.More >
More than three frustrating months after their season ended in Indianapolis, the Kansas City Chiefs gathered for the start of offseason workouts on Monday and there was plenty of news for coach Andy Reid to deliver.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 5:03 PM EDT2014-04-21 21:03:30 GMT
Peyton Manning wants to clear up a couple of things about his recent visit to Tuscaloosa, Ala., that raised eyebrows at NFL headquarters and the hackles of some Tennessee fans.More >
Peyton Manning wants to clear up a couple of things about his recent visit to Tuscaloosa, Ala., that raised eyebrows at NFL headquarters and the hackles of some Tennessee fans.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 2:54 PM EDT2014-04-21 18:54:37 GMT
The Baltimore Orioles scored six runs off Clay Buchholz in the third inning then held on to spoil Boston's Patriots' Day morning game a year after the Boston Marathon bombings with a 7-6 win over the Red...More >
The Baltimore Orioles scored six runs off Clay Buchholz in the third inning then held on to spoil Boston's Patriots' Day morning game a year after the Boston Marathon bombings with a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on...More >
Monday, April 21 2014 12:55 PM EDT2014-04-21 16:55:08 GMT
Dwyane Wade is not planning on missing any more games this season, and that means life on the Miami Heat equipment room staff is going to get considerably more demanding.More >
Dwyane Wade is not planning on missing any more games this season, and that means life on the Miami Heat equipment room staff is going to get considerably more demanding.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 12:35 PM EDT2014-04-21 16:35:05 GMT
Florida State's Jameis Winston had a slower seven days after a busy previous week that included the spring football game. The Heisman winner played in just two of four games, but did throw a career-high 4.2...More >
Florida State's Jameis Winston had a slower seven days after a busy previous week that included the spring football game. The Heisman winner played in just two of four games, but did throw a career-high 4.2 innings...More >
Monday, April 21 2014 11:45 AM EDT2014-04-21 15:45:14 GMT
An official with Uganda's athletics body says a coach who faces charges of sexual harassment has been suspended and is under investigation by Ugandan police.More >
Uganda's athletics body suspended a coach who is accused of sexually harassing female runners, an official said on Monday, after Ugandan police started investigating the man whose alleged misconduct has sparked calls...More >
Monday, April 21 2014 10:35 AM EDT2014-04-21 14:35:56 GMT
Buddhist monks cremated the remains of Sherpa guides who were buried in the deadliest avalanche to hit Mount Everest, a disaster that has prompted calls for a climbing boycott by Nepal's ethnic Sherpa community.More >
Buddhist monks cremated the remains of Sherpa guides who were buried in the deadliest avalanche to hit Mount Everest, a disaster that has prompted calls for a climbing boycott by Nepal's ethnic Sherpa community.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 8:34 AM EDT2014-04-21 12:34:01 GMT
Thirty years ago, big media companies failed to convince the Supreme Court of the threat posed by home video recordings.More >
Thirty years after failing to convince the Supreme Court of the threat posed by home video recordings, big media companies are back and now trying to rein in another technological innovation they say threatens their...More >
Monday, April 21 2014 2:43 AM EDT2014-04-21 06:43:22 GMT
The San Jose Sharks got a spark from an unusual place and turned a close game into another laugher against Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings.More >
The San Jose Sharks got a spark from an unusual place and turned a close game into another laugher against Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 2:43 AM EDT2014-04-21 06:43:15 GMT
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a franchise playoff-record 46 points and Damian Lillard added 31, including the go-ahead free throws in overtime, to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-120 victory over the Houston...More >
LaMarcus Aldridge had just fouled out late in overtime after scoring a career-high and franchise playoff-record 46 points when he went to Portland teammate Damian Lillard with a simple message.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 1:24 AM EDT2014-04-21 05:24:03 GMT
Matt Kuchar overcame a four-stroke deficit to finally finish on top, when his stunning chip-in on the 18th hole gave him a 64 and a victory at the RBC Heritage on Sunday.More >
Matt Kuchar saw his well-struck 5-iron on the 18th hole at the RBC Heritage come up way short of the target and settle in a front bunker.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-04-21 03:34:19 GMT
Nene dominated with 24 points, Trevor Ariza scored 18, and the Washington Wizards rallied from 13 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-93 in their playoff opener on Sunday night.More >
Nene started thinking about how it would all unfold in the middle of the night. No way could he have scripted it any better than this.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 9:04 PM EDT2014-04-21 01:04:00 GMT
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice, has died at 76.More >
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter never surrendered hope of regaining his freedom, not even after he was convicted of a triple murder, then convicted again and abandoned by many...More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 8:43 PM EDT2014-04-21 00:43:36 GMT
Khris Davis delivered the biggest hit in a game interrupted by a punch-filled brawl, homering in the 14th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday.More >
Ryan Braun homered in the ninth inning to tie it, then Khris Davis hit a home run in the 14th that put Milwaukee ahead for good.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 8:43 PM EDT2014-04-21 00:43:31 GMT
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter never surrendered hope of regaining his freedom, not even after he was convicted of a triple murder, then convicted again and abandoned by...More >
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter never surrendered hope of regaining his freedom, not even after he was convicted of a triple murder, then convicted again and abandoned by many...More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-04-20 23:13:10 GMT
LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat used a late charge to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-88 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.More >
Each of the last two Miami championship runs has been highlighted by moments where a sharpshooter enters a game and immediately provides a surprise spark.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 5:43 PM EDT2014-04-20 21:43:27 GMT
Tim Duncan scored 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs held the Dallas Mavericks to one field goal in the final seven minutes to rally for a 90-85 victory Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.More >
The Spurs rode the wide shoulders of Tim Duncan to victory.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 4:42 PM EDT2014-04-20 20:42:55 GMT
Luke Schenn scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and backup Ray Emery made 31 saves for the Philadelphia Flyers, who rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday to even the first-round playoff series.More >
This win was three years in the making for backup goalie Ray Emery and the rest of the Philadelphia Flyers.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 3:53 PM EDT2014-04-20 19:53:09 GMT
Brewers CF Carlos Gomez and Pirates OF Travis Snider were ejected from a game Sunday afternoon following a third-inning brawl.More >
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Travis Snider were ejected Sunday after a shouting match quickly escalated into a full-scale brawl.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 3:02 PM EDT2014-04-20 19:02:56 GMT
Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook has been suspended for three games for his hit on Blues center David Backes during their first-round playoff series.More >
Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook has been suspended for three games for his hit on Blues center David Backes during their first-round playoff series.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 2:52 PM EDT2014-04-20 18:52:44 GMT
Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time after rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in an all-Swiss final on Sunday.More >
Stanislas Wawrinka showed that his first Grand Slam title wasn't a fluke, upstaging his more illustrious countryman to add a maiden Masters trophy in Monte Carlo on Sunday.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 9:53 AM EDT2014-04-20 13:53:11 GMT
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso said his struggling team is "still in the fight" after he finally got on the podium for the first time this season, finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix.More >
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso said his struggling team is "still in the fight" after he finally got on the podium for the first time this season, finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 9:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 13:02:58 GMT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton captured his third straight Formula One race with ease on Sunday, leading from start to finish to win the Chinese Grand Prix.More >
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton captured his third straight Formula One race with ease on Sunday, leading from start to finish to win the Chinese Grand Prix.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 2:22 AM EDT2014-04-20 06:22:17 GMT
Already the oldest boxer in history to win a world championship, Bernard Hopkins became the oldest to win a unification bout Saturday night as he captured a split 12-round decision over Beibut Shumenov of Kazakhstan.More >
Bernard Hopkins made some more boxing history, and did it in rather easy fashion.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 2:22 AM EDT2014-04-20 06:22:15 GMT
Gabriel Landeskog scored twice and Semyon Varlamov stopped 30 shots, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and a 2-0 series lead.More >
Teenager Nathan MacKinnon is growing up fast. Almost as fast as he skates.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 2:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 06:02:28 GMT
Kevin Durant scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-86 on Saturday night in the opening game of their first-round series.More >
Kevin Durant put a dazzling end to Memphis' gritty comeback.More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 1:53 AM EDT2014-04-20 05:53:09 GMT
Rescuers were digging through piles of snow and ice Saturday for four Sherpa guides buried on Mount Everest when an avalanche swept down the slopes and killed 12 other Nepalese guides in the deadliest disaster on...More >
Nepal's authorities temporarily halted climbing on Mount Everest while search teams dug through snow and ice Sunday for three Sherpa guides missing in the deadliest avalanche on the world's highest peak that killed...More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 12:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 04:02:43 GMT
Matt Calvert banged home a rebound 1:10 into the second overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets earned the first playoff victory in franchise history with a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.More >
Matt Calvert's first career playoff goal gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a badly needed boost. His second ended 4,493 days of futility for a franchise that is quickly morphing from laughingstock to something...More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 12:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 04:02:39 GMT
Florida State's Mike Martin became the third baseball coach in Division I history to reach 1,800 wins, earning the milestone with the Seminoles' 4-3 victory over Wake Forest in 13 innings Saturday night.More >
Florida State's Mike Martin became the third baseball coach in Division I history to reach 1,800 wins, earning the milestone with the Seminoles' 4-3 victory over Wake Forest in 13 innings Saturday night.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 11:32 PM EDT2014-04-20 03:32:30 GMT
Jeff Teague scored a playoff career-high 28 points and Paul Millsap added 25 as eighth-seeded Atlanta rolled past top-seeded Indiana 101-93 on Saturday night, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.More >
Atlanta's Jeff Teague demolished the Pacers' grand playoff plan.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 9:02 PM EDT2014-04-20 01:02:35 GMT
Jim Furyk finished off a second-round 66 Saturday to join K.J. Choi and Ben Martin tied for the lead halfway through the rain-delayed RBC Heritage.More >
Luke Donald believes he's got the right game on the right course - and is ready to make up for so many near-misses at the RBC Heritage.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 8:32 PM EDT2014-04-20 00:32:10 GMT
Klay Thompson scored 22 points, David Lee added 20 and the Golden State Warriors got Blake Griffin and Chris Paul in foul trouble to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105 on Saturday in their playoff opener.More >
The Golden State Warriors stumbled out of the gate, missing their first eight shots while falling behind by 11 points and forcing coach Mark Jackson to call two timeouts to steady his young team.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 8:12 PM EDT2014-04-20 00:12:12 GMT
Defenseman Barret Jackman scored on a drive through traffic, giving the St. Louis Blues their second straight 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for a 2-0 series lead against the defending...More >
Vladimir Tarasenko and St. Louis were in trouble Saturday before a vicious hit by Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook provided an opening for the Blues.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 7:34 PM EDT2014-04-19 23:34:34 GMT
Shalane Flanagan grew up in nearby Marblehead with a reverence for the Boston Marathon and dreamed, like many locals and foreign runners alike, that she would win the race someday.More >
Shalane Flanagan grew up in nearby Marblehead with a reverence for the Boston Marathon and dreamed, like many locals and foreign runners alike, that she would win the race someday.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 5:52 PM EDT2014-04-19 21:52:36 GMT
Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri let loose a profanity during a pregame address meant to pump up a group of Raptors fans outside Air Canada Centre before Saturday's opening game of the NBA playoffs.More >
Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri let loose a profanity about the Brooklyn Nets during a pregame address meant to pump up a group of fans outside Air Canada Centre before Saturday's opening game of the NBA playoffs.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 5:32 PM EDT2014-04-19 21:32:01 GMT
Deron Williams and Joe Johnson each scored 24 points, Paul Pierce scored nine of his 15 points in the final quarter and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 94-87 Saturday in Game 1 of their first round...More >
The Brooklyn Nets made a case for the important of playoff experience in their opening victory over the Toronto Raptors.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 3:12 PM EDT2014-04-19 19:12:06 GMT
Roger Federer ousted defending Monte Carlo Masters champion Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 Saturday, and the Serb said he plans to take a break to let his injured wrist heal.More >
Roger Federer ousted defending Monte Carlo Masters champion Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 Saturday, and the second-ranked Serb said he plans to take a break to let his injured wrist heal.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-04-19 16:42:08 GMT
If the Miami Heat are going to watch their season and reign atop the NBA end at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats, then fates of the franchises will have to change in a hurry.More >
If the Miami Heat are going to watch their season and reign atop the NBA end at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats, then fates of the franchises will have to change in a hurry.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 11:11 AM EDT2014-04-19 15:11:55 GMT
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer While San Antonio Spurs steamrolled toward their fourth 60-win season in 11 years, coach Gregg Popovich was asked if there is a secret formula for the...More >
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer While San Antonio Spurs steamrolled toward their fourth 60-win season in 11 years, coach Gregg Popovich was asked if there is a secret formula for the...More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:01 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:01:24 GMT
Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist while wearing a facemask over his lacerated jaw, Corey Perry scored his first playoff goal in three years, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 Friday night to take...More >
Ryan Getzlaf wore the strain all over his exhausted face. In the past 51 hours or so, he had taken a slap shot to the jaw, attended the birth of his third child and propelled the Anaheim Ducks to two gritty playoff victories.More >
Saturday, April 19 2014 12:11 AM EDT2014-04-19 04:11:52 GMT
Albert Pujols hit his 497th home run and Howie Kendrick added two of his own to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.More >
Albert Pujols is quietly closing in on 500 home runs.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:44 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:44:32 GMT
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda is hardly the first major leaguer to use pine tar to aid his grip.More >
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda is hardly the first major leaguer to head to the mound hoping to get away with using pine tar to aid his grip.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 5:15 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:15:20 GMT
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer It's fair to suspect that Michael Pineda isn't the only pitcher trying a few tricks on the mound from time to time.More >
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer It's fair to suspect that Michael Pineda isn't the only pitcher trying a few tricks on the mound from time to time.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:24 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:24:49 GMT
Michael Pineda was ejected for using a foreign substance less than two weeks after appearing to get away with it in another game against Boston, and the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Wednesday night.More >
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was ejected for using pine tar less than two weeks after appearing to get away with using a foreign substance in another game against Boston, and the Red Sox beat New York 5-1 on Wednesday...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:35 PM EDT2014-04-24 01:35:00 GMT
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been ejected from a game against the Boston Red Sox after umpires found with a foreign substance on his neck.More >
Less than two weeks after pitching against Boston with what appeared to be pine tar on his pitching hand, the New York Yankees' Michael Pineda was ejected from a game against the Red Sox on Wednesday night after...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:34 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:34:31 GMT
San Diego Padres starter Josh Johnson is scheduled to undergo elbow ligament-replacement surgery for the second time and will miss the entire season.More >
San Diego Padres starter Josh Johnson is scheduled to undergo elbow ligament-replacement surgery for the second time and will miss the entire season.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:00:10 GMT
The National Labor Relations Board has granted Northwestern University's request that it review its ruling that football players at the university are essentially employees of the school with full collective...More >
Northwestern University's football players will cast ballots Friday on whether to form the nation's first union for college athletes - a potentially landmark vote that will be kept sealed for months and possibly...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 12:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 16:04:40 GMT
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar believes he has been removed as a TV commentator for Cleveland's preseason games because of slurred speech he attributes to concussions sustained in the NFL.More >
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar believes he has been removed as a TV commentator for Cleveland's preseason games because of slurred speech he attributes to concussions sustained in the NFL.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:34 PM EDT2014-04-24 01:34:57 GMT
As Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks get to kick off the NFL's regular season by hosting the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 4.More >
Mike McCarthy promises there won't be any bad memories plaguing his Green Bay Packers when they open the NFL season on Sept. 4 at Super Bowl champion Seattle.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 22:54:19 GMT
For Wrigley Field, it really was the party of a century.More >
There was a giant replica cake right next to the Ernie Banks statue, and an old-time band played as fans made their way through the main entrance.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:45 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:45:44 GMT
With one Joe Paterno statue in storage, fans of the late Penn State football coach are commissioning a new one to be placed across from the university.More >
With one Joe Paterno statue in storage, fans of the late Penn State football coach are commissioning a new one to be placed across from the university.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:25 PM EDT2014-04-25 02:25:22 GMT
Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials appeared to miss him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday...More >
Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials missed him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday night and another...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:54:21 GMT
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he has "no expectation" that players will opt out of the collective bargaining agreement in 2017, potentially leading to another lockout.More >
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he has "no expectation" that players will opt out of the collective bargaining agreement in 2017, potentially leading to another lockout.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 5:46 PM EDT2014-04-24 21:46:24 GMT
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.More >
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 2:24 AM EDT2014-04-24 06:24:38 GMT
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 43 points and Damian Lillard made six free throws down the stretch to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 112-105 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the...More >
LaMarcus Aldridge's son JJ, who turned 5 on Wednesday, texted him after the Portland Trail Blazers' playoff win and told him he looked like Spider-Man on one of his dunks.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 12:34 AM EDT2014-04-24 04:34:50 GMT
Monta Ellis scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 113-92 victory over San Antonio on Wednesday night, snapping a 10-game skid against the Spurs and evening their first-round series at a game apiece.More >
Blowing their playoff opener turned out to be great therapy for the Dallas Mavericks.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:04:39 GMT
LeBron James scored 32 points and added eight assists, Chris Bosh scored 20 points and the Miami Heat held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the teams' Eastern...More >
LeBron James drove to the rim as time was winding down, got clobbered by Josh McRoberts and sat on the hardwood gathering himself for a few seconds afterward.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:27 PM EDT2014-04-23 22:27:01 GMT
Al Jefferson was still in his walking boot when the Charlotte Bobcats arrived for their shootaround hours before facing the Miami Heat in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.More >
Al Jefferson is in Charlotte's starting lineup for Game 2 of the Bobcats' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 4:46 PM EDT2014-04-24 20:46:52 GMT
A tag-team goalie tandem helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals four years ago. They hope it gets them through the first round this spring.More >
A tag-team goalie tandem helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals four years ago. They hope it gets them through the first round this spring.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 3:15 AM EDT2014-04-24 07:15:18 GMT
The young Dallas Stars keep overcoming early 2-0 deficits. With their latest comeback in Game 4, they are now even with the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks.More >
The young Dallas Stars keep overcoming early 2-0 deficits. With their latest comeback in Game 4, they are now even with the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 2:14 AM EDT2014-04-24 06:14:47 GMT
Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game at 11:17 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night to even their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.More >
Patrick Kane had his shot all along. Same for his dazzling puck-handling skills and the vision that sees the plays before they happen.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-04-24 03:34:30 GMT
Brandon Dubinsky scored with 22.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and Nick Foligno's wrist shot just inside the blue line 2:49 into the extra session gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory...More >
In the dressing room after Brandon Dubinsky's late goal forced overtime, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno half-jokingly said he'd get the winner.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:24 AM EDT2014-04-23 07:24:31 GMT
While his teammates mobbed him after a late goal, Dan Carcillo trash-talked with Flyers fans through the glass before hitting the bench for a celebration.More >
While his teammates mobbed him after a late goal, Dan Carcillo trash-talked with Flyers fans through the glass before hitting the bench for a celebration.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:24 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:24:56 GMT
Patrick Marleau scored on a backhand 6:20 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks moved to the brink of the second round with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 first-round...More >
After Patrick Marleau's fourth career playoff overtime goal silenced Staples Center for maybe the next-to-last time this season, the veteran San Jose Sharks forward attributed his knack for postseason heroics to one...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:25 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:25:13 GMT
Max Pacioretty lifted the Montreal Canadiens into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday night with a power-play goal with 43 seconds remaining for a 4-3 victory and a four-game sweep of Tampa Bay.More >
The Montreal Canadiens swept their way into the second round of the NHL playoffs, and now look forward to some rest.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:05 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:05:03 GMT
Derek Stepan, Martin St. Louis, Dan Girardi and Dan Carcillo scored goals, leading the New York Rangers to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 on Tuesday night.More >
Never afraid to raise his fists, Dan Carcillo made his mark in the league as a puncher more than a postseason star.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:25 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:25:13 GMT
Tuukka Rask finished with a 23-save shutout to give the Boston Bruins a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night for a 2-1 playoff series lead.More >
The Boston Bruins took full advantage of Detroit's mistakes, and their stellar goaltender's flawless performance.More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:00:10 GMT
The National Labor Relations Board has granted Northwestern University's request that it review its ruling that football players at the university are essentially employees of the school with full collective...More >
Northwestern University's football players will cast ballots Friday on whether to form the nation's first union for college athletes - a potentially landmark vote that will be kept sealed for months and possibly...More >
Thursday, April 24 2014 6:24 PM EDT2014-04-24 22:24:37 GMT
The NCAA's board of directors endorsed a proposal Thursday giving schools in the five largest football conferences more autonomy and more voting power in changing rules within the organization.More >
The NCAA's board of directors took the first step toward shifting power to the five largest football conferences on Thursday, endorsing a 57-page plan that calls for giving 65 of the nation's biggest schools more...More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:45 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:45:44 GMT
With one Joe Paterno statue in storage, fans of the late Penn State football coach are commissioning a new one to be placed across from the university.More >
With one Joe Paterno statue in storage, fans of the late Penn State football coach are commissioning a new one to be placed across from the university.More >
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:34 AM EDT2014-04-23 04:34:13 GMT
Jacoby Ellsbury doubled, tripled, drove in two runs and made a sliding catch in his return to Fenway Park, helping the New York Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night.More >
Jacoby Ellsbury wasted little time reminding the Red Sox how he used to help them win.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:44 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:44:27 GMT
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is taking a leave of absence from his job as San Diego State's baseball coach as he recovers from undisclosed health issues.More >
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is taking a leave of absence from his job as San Diego State's baseball coach as he recovers from undisclosed health issues.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:34:41 GMT
Tennessee is counting on Southern Mississippi's Donnie Tyndall to make the same successful transition from the mid-major ranks as the Volunteers' last two basketball coaches.More >
Tennessee's coaching position had just become available when Donnie Tyndall received a text message urging him to pursue the job.More >
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:14:12 GMT
Kentucky forward Julius Randle will leave after one season to enter the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.More >
Kentucky forward Julius Randle took a lot of time and talked to a lot of people before deciding to leave after one season for the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.More >
Monday, April 21 2014 12:35 PM EDT2014-04-21 16:35:05 GMT
Florida State's Jameis Winston had a slower seven days after a busy previous week that included the spring football game. The Heisman winner played in just two of four games, but did throw a career-high 4.2...More >
Florida State's Jameis Winston had a slower seven days after a busy previous week that included the spring football game. The Heisman winner played in just two of four games, but did throw a career-high 4.2 innings...More >
Sunday, April 20 2014 12:02 AM EDT2014-04-20 04:02:39 GMT
Florida State's Mike Martin became the third baseball coach in Division I history to reach 1,800 wins, earning the milestone with the Seminoles' 4-3 victory over Wake Forest in 13 innings Saturday night.More >
Florida State's Mike Martin became the third baseball coach in Division I history to reach 1,800 wins, earning the milestone with the Seminoles' 4-3 victory over Wake Forest in 13 innings Saturday night.More >
