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Cards rally past Mets

Joe Downs — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Rookie Shelby Miller followed up his nearly perfect one-hitter with 5 2-3 scoreless innings and the Cardinals scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a wild pitch in a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.

Pacers can't put away Knicks in 5

Joe Downs — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.

Phillies end Reds' 6 game winning streak

Joe Downs — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

Domonic Brown drove in the tiebreaking run on an infield grounder in the eighth and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped the Cincinnati Reds' six-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory on Friday night.

Cardinals can't sweep Mets

Joe Downs — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT

Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

NBA owners keep Kings in Sacramento

Joe Downs — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

After nearly four months of pondering the return of professional basketball, Seattle was left feeling jilted again after the NBA Board of Governors rejected the prospective relocation of the Sacramento Kings with no promise of a future team for fans in the Puget Sound region.

Reds fry Fish

Joe Downs — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Homer Bailey pitched a six-hitter to earn his first victory since April 5, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Miami Marlins 6-2 Tuesday night.

Eagles sign ex-Cowboy RB

Joe Downs — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:52:00 EDT

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Jason Gravens — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT

Orb will face eight rivals in the 1 3-16-mile Preakness to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks

Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics.

Cardinals hold off Brew-crew

Joe Downs — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:45:00 EDT

David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.

Viso, Andretti top Indy 500 speed chart Friday

Jason Gravens — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:00 EDT

The last day of practice is Saturday morning with Pole Day qualifying in afternoon.

Orb grabs rail in Preakness draw

Joe Downs — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

Kentucky Derby winner Orb has drawn the rail in Saturday's Preakness and has been installed an overwhelming even-money favorite in the nine-horse race.

Pacers put Knicks on the brink

Joe Downs — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

Pablo Prigioni could return to the starting lineup. Jason Kidd will remain in the rotation.

Calipari confident heralded recruits will mesh

Jason Gravens — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

Calipari believes his class will be successful because junior Kyle Wiltjer and sophomores Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress return to provide experience and leadership for the rookies.

Cards club Mets

Joe Downs — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:37:00 EDT

Carlos Beltran drove in four runs and rookie left-hander John Gast picked up a win in his major league debut, helping the St. Louis Cardinals cruise past the New York Mets 10-4 on Tuesday night.

Michigan's Brady Hoke: Notre Dame 'chickening out'

Bo McFall — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

Michigan coach Brady Hoke has taken the Notre Dame rivalry up a notch.

Hoke made a crowd chuckle on Monday at West Michigan Sports Commission luncheon by saying the Fighting Irish are "chickening out" from the storied series.

McNabb to retire an Eagle

Joe Downs — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT

Donovan McNabb says he will retire with the Philadelphia Eagles this fall.

Top prep prospect Andrew Wiggins to attend Kansas

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

Top basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins is headed to Kansas.

Andretti tops in Indy practice

Joe Downs — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:03:00 EDT

Marco Andretti posted the fastest Indianapolis 500 practice speed of the month Monday, turning a fast lap of 225.100 mph on the 2.5-mile oval.

Cards double up Mets

Joe Downs — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:00 EDT

Lance Lynn overcame early control woes and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.

Pacers look to press Knicks

Joe Downs — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Indiana has a second chance to put New York on the ropes.

Foyt returns to Indy

Joe Downs — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

A.J. Foyt's garage is still one of the biggest draws in Gasoline Alley.

Te'o practices with Chargers vets for 1st time

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:45:00 EDT

Manti Te'o has gone through his first practice with San Diego Chargers veterans, and by all accounts he didn't embarrass himself.

Ankiel signs with Mets, starts in center field

Jason Gravens — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:44:00 EDT

Ankiel was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros last week and cleared waivers on Sunday.

NASCAR NOTES: Kenseth finds Southern comfort in Darlington

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT

Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.

Warriors beat Spurs 97-87 in OT, even series 2-2

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

His spirits down, his left ankle limp and his team's season hanging in the balance, Stephen Curry wondered whether he could recover for the biggest game of his career until a text message popped up on his phone around 2...

Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:23:00 EDT

A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water in a tiny, terrifying section of the TPC Sawgrass.

De La Rosa dominates, Rockies beat Cardinals 8-2

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:47:00 EDT

Jorge De La Rosa answered a pair of pitching gems by the St. Louis Cardinals with one of his own. The Colorado Rockies' offense woke up, too.

Cardinals beat Rockies 3-0 on Wainwright gem

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:06:00 EDT

Shelby Miller retired the last 27 batters Friday night, finishing with a one-hitter. A day later, the St. Louis Cardinals rookie sat in the dugout and watched Adam Wainwright nearly top that feat.

Spurs regain control with Game 3 win over Warriors

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:46:00 EDT

The San Antonio Spurs suddenly returned to form. The Golden State Warriors went cold, and Stephen Curry's sprained left ankle is once again a serious concern.

Raiders wrap up Cribbs

Joe Downs — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:34:00 EDT

The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent kick returner Josh Cribbs to a one-year contract.

Hoops Stars of the Future

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:26:00 EST

14 News is inviting viewers, site visitors and it's Facebook fans to submit their videos of their kids playing youth league basketball. Videos will be posted on the 14 News tube page so for veiwers to

NASCAR NOTES: Darlington's still too tough to tame

Glenn Campbell — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:15:00 EDT

Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.

NASCAR NOTES: Hail storms can't dampen Talladega's excitement

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 6 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT

Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.

NASCAR NOTES: Talladega continues to be unpredictable

Glenn Campbell — Fri, 3 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect, and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing.

NASCAR NOTES: Harvick captures action-packed Richmond win

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads.

NASCAR NOTES: Bowyer looking for short track magic at Richmond

Glenn Campbell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner's circle this week in Richmond.

NASCAR NOTES: Kenseth makes statement with Kansas win

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his longtime home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon.

NASCAR NOTES: What a difference a year makes

Glenn Campbell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle Busch as he heads to Kansas this weekend.

NASCAR NOTES: Toyota teams dominate in Texas

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night, with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win.

NASCAR NOTES: Labonte looking for improvement in Texas

Glenn Campbell — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Bobby Labonte is one of my favorite drivers to interview. He has such an easygoing, down home style that you can't help but like about the guy.

Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:24:00 EDT

Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way left.

Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:24:00 EDT

The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 EDT

Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.

Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 EDT

Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:46:00 EDT

The cost of the 2014 Winter Games in the Russian city of Sochi now stands at $51 billion, making it the most expensive Olympics in history. More than half of the bill is being footed by Russian state-controlled companies and...

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:45:00 EDT

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the...

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:54:00 EDT

Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh.

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:14:00 EDT

David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career.

EXCLUSIVE: Parents say school officials didn't inform police when knife was shown to their daughter

Nick LaGrange — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:09:00 EDT

A parent told 14 News that their child was a target when another child brought a weapon to school, and school officials failed to notify police.

Driver involved in one I-64 accident dies after second crash

Charles Gazaway — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange.

Vehicle overturns in Henderson accident, driver injured

Kara Mattingly — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:35:00 EDT

A Henderson driver was injured Sunday morning when her vehicle overturns.

"Strong odor" leads to large drug bust on Evansville's south side

Jeffery Smith — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

Officers got a search warrant, and once inside the home, found what they call a substantial amount of marijuana.

Florida woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he farts in her face

Chris Oberholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

A 37-year-old Florida woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with an 8-inch-long kitchen knife after he farted in her face during an argument.

Storms down power lines, trees, causing damage and outages

Chris Oberholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Severe thunderstorms packing high winds swept into the Kansas City area Sunday night. Downed power lines and trees were among the damage reports.

Officials say the twin bridges needing new coat so soon due to type of paint

Laura McNutt — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT

For many, it was a traffic nightmare when the Twin Bridges were painted a few years ago. Three lanes on one bridge. It looks like we'll have to go through that again soon. On Sunday, Kentucky Transportation

Former policeman awarded in 2009 arrested for rape

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:52:00 EDT

A man who received national recognition for his heroics in the line of duty was arrested, accused of rape.

Officials confirm elementary student brought small weapon to school

Nick LaGrange — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Henderson police confirm a student at Bend Gate Elementary School brought a weapon inside the building last week.

Puppy found in locked car nearly month after it was towed

DeAnn Smith — Tue, 7 May 2013 16:31:00 EDT

A puppy survived for nearly a month locked inside an impounded vehicle at a Kansas City tow lot by foraging on leftovers in fast-food bags and, apparently, cigars.