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  • Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script. (   05/20/2013 4:04 AM )

  • Johnson wins again and shrugs off the haters

    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy. (   05/20/2013 4:02 AM )

  • Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

    BALTIMORE (AP) -- Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through. (   05/20/2013 3:56 AM )

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

    OTTAWA (AP) -- Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh. (   05/20/2013 3:53 AM )

  • Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort

    BOSTON (AP) -- The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs. (   05/20/2013 3:24 AM )

  • Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title

    IRVING, Texas (AP) -- 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. (   05/20/2013 3:16 AM )

  • Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. (   05/20/2013 3:12 AM )

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

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years. (   05/20/2013 3:10 AM )

  • Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. (   05/20/2013 2:58 AM )

  • Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics

    SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- 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 business tycoons. A look at what the major players are building in Sochi: (   05/20/2013 2:38 AM )

  • American Peter Uihlein wins Madeira Islands Open

    SANTO ANTONIO DA SERRA, Portugal (AP) -- Mattapoisett's Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday for his first career title in his 16th European Tour event. (   05/20/2013 2:38 AM )

  • Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

    MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title. (   05/20/2013 2:38 AM )

  • McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play

    KAVARNA, Bulgaria (AP) -- Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday, beating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final at Thracian Cliffs. (   05/20/2013 2:37 AM )

  • Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title

    IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship. (   05/20/2013 2:37 AM )

  • Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday. (   05/20/2013 2:14 AM )

  • Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2

    BOSTON (AP) -- Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. (   05/20/2013 1:52 AM )

  • Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs. (   05/20/2013 1:06 AM )

  • Colin Greening scores in second OT to lift Ottawa over Pittsburgh Penguins

    OTTAWA -- Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime Sunday night as the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to cut their series deficit to 2-1. Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson sent the game into overtime by scoring a shorthanded goal with 29 seconds left in regulation, just after the Senators pulled goalie Craig Anderson for an extra skater. ''We were just calm,'' Anderson said of the Senators' mood heading into overtime. ''We had tied it up. We had momentum. We felt like the fans really rallied behind us. Going into overtime, we knew we just had to build off the momentum and keep the pressure on.'' Anderson made 49 saves, including 18 after regulation. Tomas Vokoun stopped 46 shots for Pittsburgh. That stood up until Alfredsson tied it in the closing seconds of the third.(   05/20/2013 12:44 AM )

  • Baseball roundup: Matt Moore (8-0) caps Tampa Bay Rays' sweep of Baltimore Orioles

    Matt Moore isn't only breaking records set by reigning Cy Young winner David Price, he's performing at a level that's drawing comparisons to a pretty good southpaw named Babe Ruth. Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Orioles, 3-1, Sunday for a three-game sweep in Baltimore. Moore (8-0) gave up one run, struck out three, and walked one to become the first eight-game winner in the majors. The lefthander has won nine straight decisions dating to last season, breaking the franchise record of eight set last year by Price. The 23-year-old is the youngest lefty to start a season 8-0 since Ruth did it in 1917 at age 22.Moore is delighted with the results, especially because(   05/20/2013 12:14 AM )

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

    OTTAWA (AP) -- 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. (   05/20/2013 12:09 AM )

  • Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

    BALTIMORE -- Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through. After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday's Preakness to extend racing's Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch. And, it appears one is in the making. Both trainers are giving every indication their classic-winning colts will run in the Belmont on June 8. ''You know me,'' Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said after Oxbow's 1¾-length victory over Itsmyluckyday, with 3-5 favorite Orb finishing fourth. ''I like to rack them up in the big events. So, I'll probably go.'' Trainer Shug McGaughey says he'd like to run Orb in the Belmont as long as the colt is doing well.(   05/20/2013 12:00 AM )

  • San Antonio Spurs rout Memphis Grizzlies, 105-83, in NBA Western Conference finals opener

    SAN ANTONIO -- Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-83, on Sunday. The Spurs avoided a repeat of their Game 1 loss from when the teams met two years ago in the first round. The Grizzlies went on to knock San Antonio out of the playoffs as the top seed that time. San Antonio raced out to a 17-point lead in the first quarter, then came up with a response when Memphis rallied to get within six in the second half. Both teams pulled their starters with over 5 minutes left and the Spurs leading by 21.(   05/20/2013 12:00 AM )

  • New York Knicks fell short of ultimate goal

    NEW YORK -- A team built to win a title now didn't get close. Sure, the New York Knicks ended lengthy droughts for division titles and playoff series victories, so there were successes. But they surrounded Carmelo Anthony with players on their last NBA legs with a championship in mind, knowing the window to win one would slam shut quickly. Now their season over. It was good, but not nearly good enough. The Knicks were eliminated Saturday by the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. It was the Knicks' first appearance in the second round since 2000, but they expected to go further. ''We all knew what was the goal that we had set,'' Anthony said. ''Everybody wants to win a championship.''(   05/20/2013 12:00 AM )

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

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career. (   05/19/2013 11:52 PM )

  • Michel Jourdain Jr. fails to make Indy 500 field

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Michel Jourdain Jr. was the only driver who failed to make the Indianapolis 500 field during Bump Day qualifying Sunday. (   05/19/2013 10:13 PM )

  • Giulia Molinaro wins first Symetra Tour title

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Giulia Molinaro won the Friends of Mission Charity Classic on Sunday for first Symetra Tour title, closing with a 7-under 65 for a five-stroke victory. (   05/19/2013 10:03 PM )

  • Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game interleague series against first-place Atlanta on Monday, things could quickly get out of hand if they don't rediscover their offense. (   05/19/2013 9:46 PM )

  • Golf Capsules

    IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead. (   05/19/2013 9:41 PM )

  • Ken Schrader oldest ARCA winner

    TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway. (   05/19/2013 8:49 PM )

  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

    ATLANTA (AP) -- Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday. (   05/19/2013 7:43 PM )

  • Nicasio lifts Rockies to 5-0 win over Giants

    DENVER (AP) -- Juan Nicasio scattered three hits over six innings, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each drove in two runs and the Colorado Rockies won their first series over San Francisco in two years, beating the Giants 5-0 on Sunday. (   05/19/2013 7:41 PM )

  • Blanks, Venable, Alonso homer in Padres' 13-4 win

    SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Andrew Cashner pitched 6 2-3 strong innings and Kyle Blanks and Will Venable homered off Dan Haren to lead the San Diego Padres to a 13-4 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sunday and a split of their four-game series. (   05/19/2013 7:31 PM )

  • Cespedes homer helps A's complete sweep of Royals

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Yoenis Cespedes hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. (   05/19/2013 7:09 PM )

  • Sweden wins world hockey title

    STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title. (   05/19/2013 7:00 PM )

  • Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jason Vargas scattered four hits through seven scoreless innings, Erick Aybar and Howie Kendrick each hit two-run doubles, and the Los Angeles Angels coaxed a pair of bases-loaded walks out of Jake Peavy in the fourth inning of a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. (   05/19/2013 6:57 PM )

  • Johnny Gray races to 3rd victory of the season

    TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals to regain the Funny Car points lead. (   05/19/2013 6:18 PM )

  • Mark Anderson wins Web.com Tour event

    GREER, S.C. (AP) -- Former South Carolina player Mark Anderson won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 at the Thornblade Club for a five-stroke victory. (   05/19/2013 6:08 PM )

  • Murphy homers in 8th, leads Mets over Cubs 4-3

    CHICAGO (AP) -- Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday for their first series win at Wrigley Field since 2007. (   05/19/2013 5:45 PM )

  • Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep

    BALTIMORE (AP) -- Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. (   05/19/2013 5:42 PM )

  • Rangers put Kinsler on DL, recall Profar

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list because of bruised ribs and recalled top prospect Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock. (   05/19/2013 5:40 PM )

  • Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRI exams Monday. (   05/19/2013 5:39 PM )

  • Indians blank Mariners 6-0

    CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now. (   05/19/2013 5:22 PM )

  • Phils' Galvis, Kratz homer off Chapman in 9th

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory. (   05/19/2013 5:05 PM )

  • Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep

    BALTIMORE (AP) -- Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. (   05/19/2013 5:05 PM )

  • Cardinals beat Lohse again, top Brewers 4-2

    ST. LOUIS (AP) -- David Freese had an RBI in a four-run fourth inning to go with big plays at third base, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat former teammate Kyle Lohse for the third time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. (   05/19/2013 5:02 PM )

  • Blue Jays-Yankees finale scrubbed by rain

    NEW YORK (AP) -- Against the Toronto Blue Jays this season, the only thing that has stopped the Yankees was a day full of rain. (   05/19/2013 4:34 PM )

  • Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0

    PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings, Pedro Alvarez homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the eighth time in 10 games, 1-0 over the Houston Astros on Sunday. (   05/19/2013 4:27 PM )

  • Nolasco fans 11 D-backs, Marlins end 7-game skid

    MIAMI (AP) -- Ricky Nolasco struck out 11 and the Miami Marlins stopped a season-high seven-game losing streak, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 Sunday. (   05/19/2013 4:14 PM )

  • Indians blank Mariners 6-0

    CLEVELAND (AP) -- Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. (   05/19/2013 4:00 PM )

  • Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

    WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) -- Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. (   05/19/2013 3:58 PM )

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