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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:48 GMT
    Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. Chicago

    Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. 

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:00:46 GMT
    Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to. The gritty first baseman with the thick eye black. The guy who crouched

    Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:18:34 GMT
    Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday

    Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:52:12 GMT
    New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. On
    The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:47:44 GMT
    The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain, delaying the renewal of their old October rivalry. The game was called Tuesday night about 30 minutes before the
    The game was called Tuesday night about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday, with start times of 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:44:15 GMT
    Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been activated from the disabled list. Ruiz, an All-Star last year, was sidelined with a hamstring injury. To make room for Ruiz, catcher Stephen Lerud was sent to Triple-A
    Ruiz, an All-Star last year, was sidelined with a hamstring injury. To make room for Ruiz, catcher Stephen Lerud was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Philadelphia's game against Washington on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:46:03 GMT
    Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira has returned to the 15-day disabled list with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees. The team made the
    Youkilis will miss at least 10-12 weeks after he has surgery in California on Thursday. He had gone back on the DL last Friday. 

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:41:50 GMT
    The New York Mets have placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his ribcage, setting up a roster shuffle that led to top prospect Zach Wheeler being added as the extra player
    Wheeler is making his major league debut in Game 2 Tuesday night, but he'll technically be optioned back to the minors after the game no matter the outcome.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:12:00 GMT
    Former chairman of NBC Sports Dick Ebersol will receive the WISE Champion Award for his support of women in sports. Women in Sports & Events will present the award to Ebersol on Tuesday at its annual
    WISE is a resource for women in the sports and events industry, with 10 chapters across the country.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:01:35 GMT
    Guard Jordan Nelson is leaving Evansville and will try to continue his basketball career at another school. Coach Marty Simmons issued a statement Tuesday afternoon announcing the move. Simmons says
    Guard Jordan Nelson  will try to continue his basketball career at another school. 

     

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:49:34 GMT
    Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury. Williams' agent, Carlos Fleming, says Wimbledon was told of her decision
    Play begins at Wimbledon next Monday.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:38:49 GMT
    Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. The
    Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.

  • A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.
    A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:43:17 GMT
    A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morning
    The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morning on 790 The Zone. In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:37:36 GMT
    The Stanley Cup finals' Game 2 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006. The Boston Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago
    The Boston Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night averaged 3.96 million viewers. That's more than triple the 1.18 million for the first finals game on the network last year, Game 3 between the Devils and Kings.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:34:48 GMT
    Struggling designated hitter Lance Berkman is getting a second consecutive game out the Texas lineup. Berkman says he isn't upset about being left out of the lineup Monday night for the opener of a four-game
    Berkman played only 32 games with St. Louis last season because of two operations on his right knee. He says he's not having a lot of pain.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:54:32 GMT
    Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano has won the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers Association for overcoming adversity. Early in his first season as Colts coach, Pagano was diagnosed
    Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano has won the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers Association for overcoming adversity.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:50:23 GMT
    Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday. The No. 3
    Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:46:20 GMT
    Slumping Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could be heading back to the disabled list. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says he's leaning toward putting Teixeira on the DL. Cashman spoke on a conference
    The 33-year-old Teixeira left the team during its recent West Coast trip, returned to New York and got a cortisone shot Sunday. Cashman said Teixeira probably wouldn't be able to play for at least a week.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:43:16 GMT
    The San Antonio Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development. They comb the globe to find the right players to fit their well-established system, then spend the
    The unlikely contributions have helped the Spurs take a 3-2 lead over the Miami Heat heading into Tuesday's Game 6 in Miami.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:06:29 GMT
    Former NFL star Chad Johnson is being released immediately from jail after apologizing to a judge for lack of respect when he slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week. Broward County Circuit
    Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson's apology Monday and reduced his jail term from 30 days to seven days.

  • The Cincinnati Bengals will star in the training camp documentary show "Hard Knocks" for the second time in five NFL seasons.
    The Cincinnati Bengals will star in the training camp documentary show "Hard Knocks" for the second time in five NFL seasons.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 9:48 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:48:27 GMT
    The South Spencer Rebels took home the third State Title in school history, beating defending State Champion Northfield 3-2 in the 2-A State Title game at Indianapolis' Victory Field Saturday afternoon.
    The South Spencer Rebels took home the third State Title in school history, beating defending State Champion Northfield 3-2 in the 2-A State Title game at Indianapolis' Victory Field Saturday afternoon.  

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:00:20 GMT
    (NBC) - It's been said that North Carolina's Pinehurst Resort is home to championships, traditions and legends. In the history that echoes through the pines there you can hear the voice of legendary caddy
    Willie Lee McRae has caddied for presidents and athletes for 70 years.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-16 01:59:51 GMT
    Carlos Beltran homered from each side of the plate and tripled to lead a 17-hit attack Saturday, and Lance Lynn notched his ninth victory when the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the Miami Marlins 13-7. Swinging
    Carlos Beltran homered from each side of the plate and tripled to lead a 17-hit attack Saturday, and Lance Lynn notched his ninth victory when the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the Miami Marlins 13-7.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:09:10 GMT
    Scott Feldman allowed two hits in seven innings and Starlin Castro hit a two-run double to left in the Cubs' three-run eighth inning and Chicago beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Saturday. Feldman (6-5) struck
    Scott Feldman allowed two hits in seven innings and Starlin Castro hit a two-run double to left in the Cubs' three-run eighth inning and Chicago beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Saturday.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-15 17:38:45 GMT
    The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder David DeJesus on the 15-day disabled list after he sprained his right shoulder running into the center-field wall Friday night. DeJesus was running almost full
    The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder David DeJesus on the 15-day disabled list after he sprained his right shoulder running into the center-field wall Friday night.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-06-15 17:36:31 GMT
    The Reds have placed right-handed reliever Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list with a sore pitching elbow. Broxton's elbow bothered him during the week. He had an ultrasound on Friday that found
    The Reds have placed right-handed reliever Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list with a sore pitching elbow.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:55:14 GMT
    David DeJesus hit a bases-loaded triple before injuring his shoulder when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Friday night behind resurgent starter Edwin
    David DeJesus hit a bases-loaded triple before injuring his shoulder when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Friday night behind resurgent starter Edwin Jackson.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:53:39 GMT
    Jay Bruce homered off Burke Badenhop with one out in the 10th inning on Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a game full of errors and wasted chances. It
    Jay Bruce homered off Burke Badenhop with one out in the 10th inning on Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a game full of errors and wasted chances.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:11:38 GMT
    Rookie Jose Fernandez outpitched a rusty Jake Westbrook, and the team with the worst record in the majors beat the team with the best record. Fernandez had a career-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings
    Rookie Jose Fernandez outpitched a rusty Jake Westbrook, and the team with the worst record in the majors beat the team with the best record.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:38:36 GMT
    The New York Yankees have placed third baseman Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list because of a back injury and optioned right-hander Adam Warren to Triple-A Scranrton/Wilkes-Barre. The moves were
    The three-time All-Star, who signed a one-year, $12 million contract with New York as a free agent on December 14, has played in only 28 games and is batting .219 with two home runs and eight RBIs. It's the eighth time Youkilis has been on the DL in his 10-year career.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:35:45 GMT
    The Detroit Tigers have activated center fielder Austin Jackson from the disabled list and optioned outfielder Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo. The move was made before Friday's game at Minnesota, where
    Garcia filled in well, batting .288 with 10 runs, two homers and 10 RBIs in 66 at-bats. But manager Jim Leyland said the team wants Garcia to keep playing regularly, which he'll do in Triple-A.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:32:53 GMT
    Reds reliever Jonathan Broxton is getting examined for a sore right elbow, leaving his status uncertain for a weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Broxton took the loss in a 14-inning, 6-5 defeat
    Broxton took the loss in a 14-inning, 6-5 defeat at Wrigley Field on Thursday. That left him 2-2 with a 4.33 ERA in 29 appearances.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:29:51 GMT
    The Chicago Cubs have added reliever Henry Rodriguez to their 25-man roster and optioned left-hander Brooks Raley to Triple-A Iowa. The hard-throwing Rodriguez was available out of the bullpen Friday
    The 26-year-old was obtained Tuesday from Washington for minor league pitcher Ian Dickson after going 0-1 with 4.00 ERA in 17 appearances covering 18 innings this season. He struck out 11 and walked 16.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:27:47 GMT
    Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez says "barring any setbacks" Brandon Beachy will make his first start of the season during Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the Mets. Recovering from elbow ligament-replacement
    Beachy, who was with the Braves on Friday, is scheduled to throw on the side on Saturday.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:12:06 GMT
    LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Jairus Brents is 13-years-old and will be an 8th grader at Hazelwood Elementary in New Albany, Indiana, this fall. Despite his age, earlier this week he was offered a football scholarship
    Jairus Brents is 13-years-old and will be an 8th grader at Hazelwood Elementary in New Albany, Indiana, this fall. Despite his age, earlier this week he was offered a football scholarship by the University of Kentucky.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:48:35 GMT
    President Barack Obama is honoring the WNBA champion Indiana Fever, calling the players an inspiration to young athletes - even those on his daughter Sasha's basketball team. Obama praised the team at
    The Fever captured its first-ever WNBA title last October, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 87-78.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:15:59 GMT
    St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis to create a roster spot for right-hander Jake Westbrook, who was activated as expected to start Friday's game at Miami. The
    St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis to create a roster spot for right-hander Jake Westbrook, who was activated as expected to start Friday's game at Miami.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:22:57 GMT
    Louisville's best year ever has forced the Cardinals to re-arrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. The Cardinals have had to make room for that big crystal basketball along with the
    Louisville's best year ever has forced the Cardinals to re-arrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. 

  • Friday, June 14 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:13:55 GMT
    Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy has been suspended for 10 games and Diamondbacks infielder Eric Hinske for five for their roles in a brawl this week, while managers Don Mattingly and Kirk Gibson have been
    Mattingly was penalized for his conduct and Gibson for Kennedy's actions following a warning.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:57:42 GMT
    Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon had a two-out RBI single in the 14th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 6-5 Thursday and end Cincinnati's record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field.    The Cubs
    The Cubs hadn't beaten the Reds at Wrigley since last August 9

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:33:26 GMT
    New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been medically cleared to resume full baseball activities and running on his surgically repaired left ankle. The Yankees said Thursday that Jeter was examined
    The Yankees said Thursday that Jeter was examined by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C., and that he is continuing to heal. He received clearance to progress into baseball activities and running.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:06:05 GMT
    Chicago's 4-3 triple-overtime win over Boston attracted the most TV viewers for an opening game of the Stanley Cup finals in 16 years. NBC's broadcast averaged 6.358 million viewers, the most to watch
    NBC is averaging more than 3 million viewers during the playoffs, an increase of 38 percent compared to last year.

  • The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year.
    Willis McGahee's decision to skip offseason workouts isn't what cost the veteran running back his job with the Denver Broncos.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:52:22 GMT
    Returning unrestricted free agent David West to the Indiana Pacers is a top priority for team President Donnie Walsh heading into the offseason. So is adding players with strong defensive and shooting
    The Pacers finished 49-32 and lost in the Eastern Conference finals to the Miami Heat, their best season since 2003-04.

     

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:46:35 GMT
    The sportscaster who once asked "Do you believe in miracles?" has a book deal. Al Michaels, the longtime television play-by-play man, is working on a memoir that will be released by HarperCollins imprint
    The 68-year-old Michaels is perhaps best known for the 1980 Winter Olympics and the "Miracle On Ice." As the U.S. hockey team stunned the favored Soviet Union, Michaels exclaimed, "Do you believe in miracles? YES!"

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:41:55 GMT
    No practice for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. Same for the Boston Bruins. The Stanley Cup finalists need all the rest they can get after a lengthy thriller in the series opener. Andrew Shaw's deflection
    Game 2 is Saturday night at the United Center.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:38:01 GMT
    The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Thursday, though players won't take much of a break before training camp at Anderson University in July. Now the team heads home with an emphasis
    The Colts finished 11-5 last season and lost in a wildcard game to the Baltimore Ravens. They open the preseason when they host the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 11 and the regular season on Sept. 8 when they host the Oakland Raiders.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:34:30 GMT
    Adam Wainwright became the major leagues' first 10-game winner by pitching seven scoreless innings and sent Matt Harvey to his first loss of the season, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York
    Wainwright (10-3) retired his first 11 batters before David Wright's single, and allowed four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Wainwright matched his career best by winning his fifth straight start, dropped his ERA to 2.18 and got his 1,000th career strikeout when Wright was called out on a first-inning curveball.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-06-13 04:57:26 GMT
    NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series
    NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

  • NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
    NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:19:35 GMT
    Dillon Gee had his third straight stellar start, Lucas Duda hit one of three Mets homers and New York scored the most runs allowed by Shelby Miller in his young career for a 5-1 win over the St. Louis
    Dillon Gee had his third straight stellar start, Lucas Duda hit one of three Mets homers and New York scored the most runs allowed by Shelby Miller in his young career for a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:16:52 GMT
    Mike Leake combined with Aroldis Chapman on a three-hitter and Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning against Travis Wood, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Wednesday
    Mike Leake combined with Aroldis Chapman on a three-hitter and Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning against Travis Wood, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Wednesday for their record 12th straight win at Wrigley Field.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:57:59 GMT
    A judge has refused for a second time to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Major League Baseball against a South Florida clinic and its operators over allegations they provided banned substances to players. Circuit
    The lawsuit contends the clinic and Bosch solicited players to purchase or use banned performance enhancing substances in violation of their contracts with MLB. No trial date has been set, but more motions are to be heard June 24.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:55:03 GMT
    San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker has a mild right hamstring strain and hopes he can play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Parker had an MRI on Wednesday that revealed the Grade 1 strain. He
    Parker was injured early in the second half of Game 3, which the Spurs won 113-77 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:51:38 GMT
    San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro is out indefinitely with an injury to the pinkie finger on his left hand. The finger took a direct hit from a fastball by Pittsburgh's Tony Watson while
    The 37-year-old is batting .332 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 58 games.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:48:33 GMT
    Edinson Volquez struck out a season-high nine in seven innings as he rebounded from the worst start of his career and led the San Diego Padres to a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves on
    Chris Denorfia hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who have won six of eight.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:43:31 GMT
    Mike Leake combined with Aroldis Chapman on a three-hitter and Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning against Travis Wood, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Wednesday
    Leake (6-3) won for the fourth time in five decisions, allowing Nate Schierholtz's second-inning home run into the right-field bleachers, his eighth of the season. Chapman struck out two in a perfect ninth for his 17th save in 19 chances.

  • By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the situation says quarterback Tim Tebow is planning to join the New England Patriots at their minicamp on Tuesday.
    By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Tim Tebow may still have a future in the NFL after all.

  • Terry Dillon of Danville, Ind., weighed in four bass totaling 13 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Hoosier Division event on Lake Patoka.

  • Serena Williams has won the first set 6-4 against Maria Sharapova in their French Open final.
    Serena Williams knew, of course, that 11 years had passed since her only French Open championship.

  • Maria Sharapova was not even an adult the last time she beat Serena Williams, it was so long ago.
    His dramatic and delightful French Open semifinal was 4½ hours old - and 14 games into the fifth set - when Rafael Nadal raced from the net to the baseline to retrieve Novak Djokovic's seemingly unreachable lob.

  • Orb and Oxbow. Oxbow and Orb. Anyway you draw it up, there will not be a Triple Crown on the line in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
    Orb and Oxbow. Oxbow and Orb. Anyway you draw it up, there will not be a Triple Crown on the line in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

  • LeBron James had six points, four rebounds and two assists to help the Miami Heat take a 24-23 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
    The San Antonio Spurs still have that winning NBA Finals formula of good defense and a little luck on offense.

  • Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says Tommy Rees will start at quarterback for the Fighting Irish this season.
    Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says Tommy Rees will start at quarterback for the Fighting Irish this season.

  • Monday, June 3 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-04 00:27:48 GMT
    Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Mike Everitt during an argument Sunday. The commissioner's office announced
    Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Mike Everitt during an argument Sunday.

  • Castle will square off against Terre Haute North as part of the Horseshoe Classic on August 23.

  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-29 16:38:17 GMT
    Deputies are watching NASCAR driver Mike Harmon closely after recovering seven vehicles from his two garages Tuesday afternoon that deputies say he stole from racer Jennifer Jo Cobb last year.
    Deputies are watching NASCAR driver Mike Harmon closely after recovering seven vehicles from his two garages Tuesday afternoon that deputies say he stole from racer Jennifer Jo Cobb last year.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:00:05 GMT
    Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case. Metro made the announcement Wednesday following a series of tweets from
    Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case.

  • Brittany Maners was the freshman girls' basketball coach at Bedford North Lawrence High School where she also taught physical education and health classes. 

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:49:12 GMT
    Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West. There has been speculation

    Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:24:37 GMT
    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
    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.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:39:04 GMT
    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. Xavier Paul
    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.

  • 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
    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.