Sports Headlines - USA Today

• newLeitch: ESPN's cuts reflect our cold, corporate media

  

  ESPN made moves on a macro level, like that required them to slash at the micro level.
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• newNats' Soriano to Harper: '(Nothing) personal'

  

  On Tuesday, Soriano said Harper was out of position in the outfield.
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• newMark Sanchez already has 3 interceptions

  

  It's only OTAs, but the Jets quarterback is picking up where he left off in 2012
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• new49ers receiver Michael Crabtree has a torn Achilles

  

  Crabtree is coming off a breakout season, with career-highs in receptions, yards and TDs.
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• newWoods: Garcia's comment hurtful, time to move on

  

  Woods says he's confident there is "real regret" the comment was made.
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• newFormer Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher retires

  

  He tweets, "It was an honor to play my entire career for the Chicago Bears"
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• newDon Mattingly rips into players and makeup of Dodgers

  

  If Don Mattingly is out as Dodgers manager, he's going down with guns blazing
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• newJose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas

  

  Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that Canseco sexually assaulted her.
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• newGeno Smith picks Jay-Z's company to represent him

  

  New York Jets rookie quarterback settles on Roc Nation Sports as his agency.
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• newPeyton Manning: I get my edge from 'cerebral part' of the game

  

  Broncos QB says he's flattered by comments that Jerry Jones wants Tony Romo to be more like him
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Sports News - New York Times

• newNew York City F.C. Picks Claudio Reyna as Director of Operations

  

  The New York City Football Club introduced Claudio Reyna as its first director of football operations on Wednesday.    
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• newBrian Urlacher Retires After 13 Seasons With Bears

  

  Brian Urlacher, who was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times, announced his retirement on Wednesday after he and the Bears could not agree on a new contract in March.    
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• newThe Rail: 1963 Kentucky Derby: Chateaugay’s Big Day

  

  In 1963, a horse named for a small upstate New York town led the field under the wire in the 89th Kentucky Derby.    
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• newA Cornell Lacrosse Star Who Returned for a Ring

  

  Rob Pannell, who delayed his graduation so that he could play another season after breaking a bone in his foot last year, will lead his team against Duke in the N.C.A.A. semifinals Saturday.    
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• newThe Rail: Exploring the Business of Horse Breeding on ‘Real Sports’

  

  A segment on horse breeding called “Out to Stud” will be part of the 194th edition of “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,” which debuts Tuesday at 10 p.m. Eastern on HBO.    
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• newOff the Dribble: N.B.A. Playoffs: Spurs Use Motion and Misdirection to Lead Grizzlies

  

  Attention to detail from savvy veterans and athletic young players alike has helped San Antonio get out to a 2-0 lead over Memphis in their N.B.A. playoff series.    
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LA Times - Sports Headlines

• newHas Don Mattingly fired himself with recent comments?

  

  The Dodgers manager in recent days has cast so much blame on his players and, implicitly, on the team's front office that he must suspect his time with the club is nearing an end.If the Dodgers’ owners have not already decided to fire Don Mattingly, the manager all but fired himself on Wednesday.    
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• newDon Mattingly, wanting Dodgers to be tougher, benches Andre Ethier

  

  Mattingly benches Ethier, saying he wanted to field a lineup "that's going to fight and compete the whole day." Mattingly benches Ethier, saying he wanted to field a lineup "that's going to fight and compete the whole day."    
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• newClippers to consider Nate McMillan as a coach

  

  Former Portland Trail Blazers Coach Nate McMillan has emerged as a potential candidate, said several NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation.Former Portland Trail Blazers Coach Nate McMillan has emerged as a potential candidate, said several NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation.    
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• newTiger Woods calls Sergio Garcia's fried chicken comment 'hurtful'

  

  No. 1 golfer in the world reacts after Garcia says he would invite him over for fried chicken. No. 1 golfer in the world reacts after Garcia says he would invite him over for fried chicken.    
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• newKings get into hot water on Twitter during Sharks game

  

  Kevin Ryder of KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' morning show fills in as a guest on the Kings' Twitter account, with embarrassing results for the team.Kevin Ryder of KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' morning show fills in as a guest on the Kings' Twitter account, with embarrassing results for the team.    
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• newJered Weaver could rejoin Angels rotation next week

  

  Right-handed ace, sidelined because of a fractured left elbow, is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday with the outcome dictating the next move by the club. Right-handed ace, sidelined because of a fractured left elbow, is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday with the outcome dictating the next move by the club.    
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Washington Post - Sports News

• newWhy you should care about U.S. Open Cup

  

  You should care about the U.S. Open Cup because, although it remains far from perfect .. *On a day when Manchester City and the New York Yankees committed to spend hundreds of millions on MLS, fourth-tier, low-budget, largely amateur and mostly anonymous Reading United, Des Moines Menace, Ocean City Nor'easters and FC Tucson upset pro sides on Tuesday night. Read full article >>    
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• newNationals vs. Giants: Washington pitchers are pounded in 8-0 loss

  

  SAN FRANCISCO — The goal for the Washington Nationals remains unchanged, and if they overcome the bewildering first portion of their season to reach it, they may look back on Monday night and wonder: how did they ever get so lost on the way to the World Series? Read full article >>    
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• newPhoto recap: Glen Burnie softball tops Eleanor Roosevelt, 13-1

  

  Editor's note: Our photo recaps are a new feature, in which we publish user-submitted photos from games around the area. Interested in submitting? E-mail matt.mcfarland@washpost.com. Glen Burnie defeats Eleanor Roosevelt 13-1 to win their Maryland 4A softball state semifinal. Read Gabe Hiatt's account of the game here. Read full article >>    
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• newPhoto recap: Northern softball edges River Hill

  

  Editor's note: Our photo recaps are a new feature, in which we publish user-submitted photos from games around the area. Interested in submitting? E-mail matt.mcfarland@washpost.com. Northern advances to the Maryland 3A softball state final with a 1-0 win over River Hill. Read Louis Nelson's account of the game here. Read full article >>    
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• newOrioles baseball: McLouth’s walk-off homer helps Baltimore end skid, topple Yankees

  

  BALTIMORE — With the possibility of freefalling into their worst losing skid in nearly two years, the Orioles received one of their best pitching performances of the season, two homers from reserve Chris Dickerson and a walk-off blast from Nate McLouth to finally beat the New York Yankees in extra innings. Read full article >>    
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• newDavey Johnson will serve as a coach for Bruce Bochy at the All-Star Game

  

  Forty years after he last played in one as a player, Davey Johnson is going to the All-Star Game. Monday, San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy invited Johnson to serve on the National League coaching staff at the Midsummer Classic, which will take place at Citi Filed. Johnson accepted. Read full article >>    
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Sports Headlines - Chicago Tribune

• newBears Chairman McCaskey's statement on Urlacher retirement

  

  Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey issued this statement Wednesday on Brian Urlacher's retirement:    
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• newCubs' Camp on disabled list with toe sprain

  

  PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs reliever Shawn Camp was sent to the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained right big toe.    
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• newReport: 49ers WR Crabtree tears Achilles tendon

  

  SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday.    
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• newWhat Bears, fans, others are saying about Urlacher retirement

  

  The reaction to Brian Urlacher announcing his retirement via Twitter Wednesday morning has been swift. Here are some of the comments:    
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• newPhotos: Retired Bears numbers

  

  Photos of the 13 Bears who have had their numbers retired. Will Brian Urlacher's No. 54 be next?    
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• newPayton replaces Belichick as highest-paid U.S. coach

  

  Sean Payton has taken over the title as America's highest-paid coach.    
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:56am -

NY Daily News - Sports

• newStill like Ike? Davis dooms Mets with costly mishap in ninth against Reds

  

  As if the offensive struggles were not enough, Ike Davis misplayed a ball on the first-base line setting off a three-run, ninth inning rally by the Reds, who went on to win 7-4 Wednesday at Citi Field.    
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• newGeno signs with Jay-Z's sports agency

  

  A few weeks after Geno Smith fired his agents, the Jets rookie quarterback announced that he will hire Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports. Smith interviewed a few established agents before making the announcement following Wednesday’s practice.    
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• newUrlacher retiring after 13 seasons with Bears

  

  It’s one-and-done for Brian Urlacher. One team, that is. After 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, the 34-year-old linebacker announced Wednesday that he has decided to retire from the NFL. Urlacher announced his decision on Twitter.    
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• newBondy: Man City kicks off New York PR push

  

  Manchester City busily promoted itself to the locals, hoping to convince New Yorkers it is a benevolent, philanthropic organization that will create jobs, give back to the community and win soccer matches in return for a self-financed stadium to call home.    
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• newNicks nowhere to be found at Giants workout

  

  Nobody expected Victor Cruz to show up for the Giants' OTA workout on Wednesday. That Hakeem Nicks also didn't show up, however, was a much larger surprise.    
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• newPowe knows Rangers can come back

  

  Darroll Powe still might not be able to help the Rangers on the ice as he inches closer to returning from his second concussion of the season, but the injured forward does have firsthand knowledge of the daunting task the Blueshirts are facing — an 0-3 hole against Boston.    
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Houston Chronicle - Sports News

• newCounty sets June deadlines for Astrodome proposals
  There was a little bit of a punchy moment during this morning’s press conference in downtown Houston to discuss the city’s winning bid for Super Bowl LI in 2017. As a reporter asked a question about the fate of the Astrodome, Houston Mayor Annise Parker playfully distanced herself from the podium, before returning to it. Then Harris County Judge Ed Emmett insisted the fate of the Astrodome was not connected to Houston receiving the Super Bowl. “The Super Bowl was awarded based on a bid that had nothing to do with the Astrodome,” Emmett said. Houston Super Bowl Bid Committee Chair Ric Campo said when pressed he would say Houston [...]
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• newMemphis thumps UCF in C-USA baseball tourney opener

  

  Memphis thumps UCF in C-USA baseball tourney openerHouston ChronicleCopyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 2:19 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Sam Moll allowed one run over seven innings as Memphis beat Central Florida 6-1 in the opening game of the Conference USA baseball tournament on Wednesday at Reckling Park.Zach Willis went 3-for-5 and scored two runs and Carter White drove in three runs for the No. 4 seed Tigers.Memphis' top three hitters in the lineup went a combined 7-for-10 with five runs scored and three RBIs.Moll, a lefthander, scattered four hits and struck out six. Jonathan Van Eaton threw two scoreless innings in relief.UCF righthander Ben L…
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• newTexas Bowl seeks new title sponsor

  

  Texas Bowl seeks new title sponsorHouston ChronicleCopyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:28 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Texas Bowl at Reliant will be on Dec. 27 and kick off at 5 p.m., the Football Bowl Association announced today.The game will match a Big 12 team against a Big Ten opponent.The schedule for bowls affiliated with the Big 12, SEC, C-USA and American (formerly Big East) plus the BCS matchups:
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• newNBA draft order: Rockets have 34th pick
  The 2013 NBA draft is set for June 27. Here is the draft order: First Round 1. Cleveland 2. Orlando 3. Washington 4. Charlotte 5. Phoenix 6. New Orleans 7. Sacramento 8. Detroit 9. Minnesota 10. Portland 11. Philadelphia 12. Oklahoma City (from Toronto via Houston) 13. Dallas 14. Utah 15. Milwaukee 16. Boston 17. Atlanta 18. Atlanta (from Houston via Brooklyn) 19. Cleveland (from L.A. Lakers) 20. Chicago 21. Utah (from Golden State via Brooklyn) 22. Brooklyn 23. Indiana 24. New York 25. L.A. Clippers 26. Minnesota (from Memphis via Houston) 27. Denver 28. San Antonio 29. Oklahoma City 30. Phoenix (from Miami via L.A. Lakers & Cleveland) Second [...]
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• newDay 2 Texans 2013 OTA report: Figuring out what to buy
  Most of the questions I think of asking players and coaches at Texans offseason practices are things you are asking me about. Usually, I can pretty much predict which questions aren’t really going to get answers. Or will get answers I’m not buying ...
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• newSuper Bowl 51 in Houston: Big party or a big hassle?
  Are you excited about Houston scoring Super Bowl 51 in 2017? Do you see it as one big party . . . or just a week of hassle and annoyance as rowdy out-of-towners roll into Houston? Let us know in a comment below.  
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Sports Headlines - Dallas News

• newPhotos: Rangers hammer homers early, send A's packing with 3-1 win
  
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• newA day before Fort Worth Cats debut, former Rangers slugger Jose Canseco tweets about rape case against him
  
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• newFollow today's Rangers-A's series finale with our live box score
  
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• newBreaking Down the 'Boys: Why Cowboys defense will surprise in 2013
  
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• newRangers option pitcher Cory Burns to make room for Ross Wolf
  
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• newWhy Mavericks might call Thunder to discuss Dallas' No. 13 pick
  
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Star Tribune - Sports News

• newWorley optioned to Rochester after 8-run disaster
  Righthander needs to find a way to keep the ball down, Gardenhire says
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• newHenkemeyer's ninth-inning, RBI single gives Gophers a 3-2 win over Illinois in Big Ten Tournament opener
  Andy Henkemeyer also delivered the game-tying hit for the Gophers in the fifth inning.
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• newHome runs power Atlanta as it sweeps Twins
  Evan Gattis hit a grand slam home run on Wednesday, one of three home runs the Braves hit in an 8-3 victory over the Twins at Turner Field. It was Minnesota’s eighth loss in a row.
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• newBOXSCORE: Atlanta 8, Twins 3
  
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• newSleepless Colabello in right field for Twins
  New call-up took all-night bus ride, sunrise flight to get here for today's game
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• newBrian Urlacher retires, assuring he won't be Vikings middle linebacker
  The speculation can end. The longtime Chicago Bears great is not coming to aid the Vikings.
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Atlanta Journal Constitution - Sports

New Jersey Sports - NJ.com

• newKnicks' Hot Topic: Was season "wonderful," as Mike Woodson deemed, or a "failure," as Iman Shumpert said?
  Depending on who is answering the question, the Knicks' season was either "wonderful" or a "failure"
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• newIke Davis' fielding gaffe leads to 7-4 Mets loss, as Reds complete series sweep
  Davis misplayed ground ball in ninth, allowing go-ahead two runs to score
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• newJose Canseco target of sexual assault investigation in Las Vegas
  No charges have been filed against former major leaguer, who denies claims
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• newJets coach Rex Ryan unhappy with turnovers during OTA's
  Called it both "unacceptable" and "disappointing"
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• newGeno Smith still working to improve footwork, and other OTA notes
  The backup QB shuffle, Sheldon Richardson bumps down to nose, offensive line movement and more...
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• newMark Sanchez still 'shaking the rust off' during Jets OTAs
  Sanchez said he wanted a few throws back today
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• newKnicks poll: Do you want Jason Kidd to retire or not?
  Jason Kidd has played in the NBA for 19 years, and even though the Knicks brass seems to believe he'll return, the future Hall of Famer has yet to make that decision public
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• newGiants' Henry Hynoski suffers knee injury; Hakeem Nicks is a no-show
  Hynoski went down on the second play of the practice
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• newGeno Smith hires Jay-Z's Roc Nation as agency, says it's not an 'image thing'
  Smith said he was comfortable with Roc Nation's New York connections
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• newHarlem Wizards to lead Branchburg summer basketball camp
  The Wizards now in their 51st year of entertaining basketball feature former college and professional players who are passionate about teaching the game.
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Sports Headlines - Newsday

• newSanchez: Jets will get 'the best out of me' in '13
  Perhaps you’ve heard this before: Mark Sanchez is “excited” about the offensive system and confident about his play and his position heading into training camp.
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• newGeno Smith: I'm going with Jay-Z's RocNation
  After weeks of speculation, Geno Smith finally has new representation.
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• newYankees vs. Mets a surprising comparison
  With the Subway Series nearly upon us, we decided to take a look at the Yankees and Mets lineups – but with a twist.
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• newYankees expecting more from Phil Hughes
  By now, there's no point in wondering anymore what type of pitcher Phil Hughes can or will be. Not to get all Zen about it, but Hughes is who he is, and that's something less than the Yankees always figured on.
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• newFor two periods, Henrik Lundqvist ruled before being vanquished
  Henrik Lundqvist shook off a sore left shoulder last night and was the star of the Rangers' playoff game against the Bruins. For two periods.
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• newYankees lose as Vidal Nuño allows walk-off HR in 10th
  Phil Hughes seemed to recover just fine from his previous outing, which he described as a "nightmare.''
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Sports Headlines - Cleveland.com

• newWhat winning the lottery means for Cavaliers: Bud Shaw's analysis (video)

  

  The Plain Dealer's Bud Shaw joins Cinesport's Noah Coslov to discuss what winning the NBA draft lottery means for the Cleveland Cavaliers and what they should do with the pick.The Plain Dealer's Bud Shaw joins Cinesport's Noah Coslov to discuss what winning the NBA draft lottery means for the Cleveland Cavaliers and what they should do with the pick.
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• newNBA draft 2013 -- mock draft links: Majority predict Cleveland Cavaliers will select Nerlens Noel with No. 1 pick (videos)
  Most say Kentucky center Noel will join the Cavs, though Kansas guard Ben McLemore and Georgetown small forward Otto Porter get mentions, too. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers will make the first overall pick in the NBA draft on June 27, after winning Tuesday night's draft lottery, as reported by Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Mary Schmitt Boyer.The Cavs, of course, could make a trade. They own four of the first 33 picks, and if they use them all, a very young nucleus will become even younger.But for now, besides the No. 1 pick, the Cavaliers have another first-rounder -- the 19th overall pick, a selection which originally belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers. Also, Cleveland owns the first and third picks in the second round, a…
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• newOHSAA proposes moving Division I football final to Friday night

  

  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Friday Night Lights haven't been part of the marquis Ohio high school football game since the 1970s. That is about to change. The Division I state championship game this fall is to be played on a Friday night, Dec. 6, for the first time in nearly 35 years, pending approval of the new state finals schedule... St. Edward football players celebrate winning a 2010 playoff game during their championship run. Future Division I state playoff games and finals will be on Friday nights if the OHSAA approves a proposed schedule. - (John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Friday Night Lights haven't been part of the marquis Ohio high school football game since the 1970s. That is about to change.The Division I state championship game this fall is to be played…
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• new2013 NBA Mock Draft: Nerlens Noel is the pick at No. 1

  

  Who will the Cavs pick No. 1 in this year's NBA draft? Chris Fedor gives his thoughts with version 1.0 of his NBA Mock Draft.CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have won the lottery for the secondtime in three years. But this year's draft is full of more intrigue than it ispotential stars. While there is no franchise-changing player, there is talent tobe found. The pool is deep, provided you have a smart GM who swims in the rightspot. With three (Nerlens Noel, Anthony Bennett and Alex Len) of thetop eight players dealing with an injury, it only adds to the draft's uniqueness.The Cavs had reasons to celebrate last night. The No. 1 pick is a blessing, nota curse. Now that the order is set, teams must focus on groupworkouts, individual workouts an…
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• newCleveland Cavaliers win NBA Draft 2013 lottery: Who should they select with the 1st overall pick? (poll)
  Cavaliers win the lottery for a third time. They picked LeBron James in 2003 and Kyrie Irving in 2011.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- How about that? The improbable happened again!The Cleveland Cavaliers will make the first overall pick in the NBA draft on June 27, as they got the right ping-pong ball in Tuesday night's draft lottery, as reported by Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Mary Schmitt Boyer.The Cavs also have the 19th pick in the first round, a selection which originally belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers. And, the Cavaliers also own the first and third picks in the second round, at Nos. 31 (originally Orlando's pick) and 33.The Cavaliers, whenever healthy in the final two-thirds of last season, featured a starting lineup of point guard…
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• newPaul Hoynes talks about Chris Perez, team speed and MVP of the season's first quarter - Podcast

  

  Hoynsie answered your questions in a live chat today.View full sizeChris Perez has made news on and off the field this week.AP Photo  Podast: Paul Hoynes talks Tribe (5/22/13) Can the Indians keep pace with Detroit all season? Should we be concerned about Chris Perez?The Plain Dealer's Tribe beat writer Paul Hoynes answered those questions and more in his weekly podcast with cleveland.com's Dan Labbe.Among other topics discussed:• When will Lonnie Chisenhall return?• Justin Masterson's strong start.• Who is the Indians MVP to this poitn?You can download the mp3 or listen with the player to the right.Be sure to follow Hoynes on Twitter.
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Sports News - Seattle Times

• newNigel Williams-Goss competes for Team USA spot
  Incoming freshman Nigel Williams-Goss is one of 24 players who will attend training camp for the 2013 USA Men’s Basketball U19 National Team. The camp will be held June 14-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Williams-Goss, a 6-3 guard, is vying for one of the 12 s
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• newRangers top A's 3-1 in Wolf's 1st big league start
  David Murphy and Adrian Beltre homered in a three-run first inning, Ross Wolf was strong in his first major league start and the Texas Rangers avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
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• newView from Sacramento: David Stern deserves statue, thanks
  This opinion piece was published by The Sacramento Bee earlier this week. It’s an interesting perspective on how NBA commissioner David Stern, who has been roundly criticized in Seattle, is viewed in Sacramento for keeping the Kings from moving. By Ailene Voisin / Sacramento Bee columnist SACR
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• newReport: 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree tears Achilles
  Multiple outlets are reporting that 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, which would mean he is likely out for the season. The injury, which the 49ers haven’t confirmed yet and for which no timetable for return is set, is a huge blow to San Fransisco. Crabtree c
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• newClark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban
  Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.
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• newAfter Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2
  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.
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Sports News - STL Dispatch

• newGattis grand slam leads Braves past Twins 8-3
  Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins with …
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• newArias jury deadlocked but must continue
  Authorities say she stabbed and slashed Travis Alexander nearly 30 times.
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• newGarcia to have season-ending surgery
  Cardinals starter sought every possible way to avoid shoulder surgery. After today's exam, it was determined that team physician George Paletta will perform it Friday.
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• newStocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus
  The news came on top of other hopeful signs that the economy is slowly recovering.
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• newOklahoma club pro Woodward is focused on Bellerive, feeling for his neighbors back home
  This should be one of the best weeks of Jim Woodward's life, and it is. But it's also one with much sobering undertones.
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• newTimeline of Garcia and Woods quotes
  A timeline of quotes in the verbal sparring between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods. It dates to May 11 at The Players Championship, when Garcia was preparing to hit his second shot on the par-5…
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:01pm -

Top Sports - Baltimore Sun

• newRavens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown sidelined after surgery

  

  Second-round pick sidelined for four to six weeksRavens second-round inside linebacker Arthur Brown recently underwent sports hernia surgery and was sidelined at practice.
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• newLardarius Webb, Jameel McClain showing signs of progress from injuries

  

  Veterans not attending voluntary OTA: Ngata, Suggs, Leach, Yanda and Jacoby JonesRavens Insider: Although cornerback Lardarius Webb and inside linebacker Jameel McClain didn't take part in team drills, both were on the field for individual drills at the Ravens' training complex in Owings Mills.
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:41am -
• newBears LB Brian Urlacher retires in same year as Ravens' Ray Lewis

  

  Bears middle linebacker walks away from the gameA two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Ravens defensive icon Ray Lewis isn't the only star middle linebacker to retire from the NFL this offseason.
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• newFive Orioles stats that stand out

  

  Baltimore Sun reporter and blogger Matt Vensel identifies five important Orioles stats from the past week. Starter Miguel Gonzalez, starter Kevin Gausman, center fielder Adam Jones, shortstop J.J. Hardy and closer Jim Johnson are mentioned this week.
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• newAntonio Barton expected to announce his choice Sunday

  

  Antonio Barton’s decision about where he will finish his college basketball will come Sunday afternoon.
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• newTracking the Terps: Jeff Barker's best/worst Maryland predictions

  

  We had it right on Alex Len but pegged Maryland for NCAA tournamentI don’t tend to make that many predictions. My thinking is that there is already enough material online that is less than certain, and I don't need to add to the morass. I try to confine my writing to topics with solid factual underpinnings and leave guesswork to others. I really want people to believe what they read here.
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Sports Headlines - Miami Herald

• newSorenstam's historic appearance at Colonial changed lives and attitudes
  FORT WORTH, Texas - The history books show Annika Sorenstam made headlines and drew record crowds to the 2003 Colonial tournament because she became the first female golfer in 58 years to compete against male peers in a PGA Tour event. All of that is true.
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• newPhillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

  

  Brandon Phillips bounced a bizarre double over first base to snap a ninth-inning tie, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the struggling New York Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday.
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• newJaguars sign WR Ebert, waive DT Pendleton
  The Jaguars have signed first-year receiver Jeremy Ebert and waived defensive tackle Jeris Pendleton.
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• newEx-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team

  

  A day after New York City FC was born, Claudio Reyna became the team's first employee.
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• new‘Bigfoot’ sighting: Antonio Silva braces for rematch with Cain Velasquez at UFC 160
  Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva’s face resembled something out of a horror flick after his last bout with Cain Velasquez. The Brazilian heavyweight sustained gashes and cuts and left a lot of blood behind when he exited the octagon after the defeat.
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• newBengals sign Margus Hunt
  The Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed one of their two second-round draft selections in Margus Hunt.
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All Sports News - Pittsburgh Post

• newJerry Micco's sports chat transcript: 5.22.13
  A heavy helping of Pirates and Penguins discussion in this week's online forum.
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:44am -
• newPitt guard James Robinson to compete for spot on U.S. team for FIBA world championship
  A team of 12 players will be chosen from the 24 invited to a June training camp in Colorado Springs.
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• newTigers bunt way to final
  The Tigers' balanced lineup chipped away and pitcher Mitch Machi tossed a two-hitter to shut out Hempfield, 3-0.
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• newPirates Notebook: Cubs join ranks, get early, long extensions
  The Chicago Cubs no longer buck the trend, and, like the Pirates, are signing top young players to long-term contracts earlier than before.
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• newEagles make early run stand up
  Undefeated South Park got the only run it needed in the first and advanced to the WPIAL Class AAA title game.
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• newMultiple wins would boost chances at a bid for Pitt baseball
  The Panthers' NCAA tournament invitation could hinge on their showing in the Big East tournament, starting today.
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Sports News - Kansas City Star

• newMissouri State hires Brad Korn as assistant basketball coach
  Brad Korn will leave his job as director of basketball operations at Kansas State to become an assistant coach on Paul Lusk's staff at Missouri State.
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• newChiefs' Wednesday practice at Arrowhead
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• newJose Canseco accused of sexual assault, and then tweets about it
  Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco Jr. sexually assaulted her.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:20pm -
• newTimeline of Garcia and Woods quotes
  A timeline of quotes in the verbal sparring between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods. It dates to May 11 at The Players Championship, when Garcia was preparing to hit his second shot on the par-5 second hole and was disrupted by cheers from the gallery surrounding Woods in the trees because he took 5-wood from the bag:
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:05pm -
• newClark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban
  Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:45am -
• newReport: 49ers WR Crabtree suffers torn Achilles
  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday.
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Sports Headlines - OC Register

• newDodgers rally behind Mattingly, 9-2
  Called out by their embattled manager before the game, the Dodgers responded with a 9-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday afternoon at Miller Park.The nine runs were more than the Dodgers had scored in their previous four games total and...
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• newFryer: Angels starting to show signs of life
  Touring the sports world, here and there ...•It's like they're having '70s Night every night at Angel Stadium. Hundreds of tickets can be purchased through stubhub.com for the 1970s prices of $4-$6. The team's record is so 1970s, too.•But, hey,...
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• newMattingly blasts Dodgers, questions moves
  MILWAUKEE – Don Mattingly's days as Dodgers manager might be numbered. But he won't leave without having had his say.In perhaps the most pointed remarks of his tenure, Mattingly made it clear before Wednesday's game that he is not happy with his...
  - 1 hour ago, 22 May 13, 12:34pm -
• newReports: Krzyzewski to remain U.S. coach
  Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.Krzyzewski will try to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. Originally expected to step down,...
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:00pm -
• newTidbits on Mike Trout's cycle
  When Mike Trout hit for the cycle on Tuesday night, it sent baseball researchers and statisticians across the country scrambling.Here are some of the nuggets they unearthed...* From the Elias Sports Bureau, Trout is the 6th youngest player to hit...
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:33am -
• newTrout, Angels ride cycle to victory
  ANAHEIM -- To hear Mike Scioscia tell it, this game will not go down as the night Mike Trout hit for the cycle.It will be remembered as the first time Trout hit for the cycle.“If I’m a betting man, I have to believe there’s another cycle in...
  - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:49am -

Top Sports News - Orlando Sentinel

• newNBA expert: Magic can't pass up Ben McLemore -- the next Ray Allen -- in upcoming NBA draft

  

  Magic can't pass up Ben McLemore of Kansas with No. 2 pick: He's budding superstar, the next Ray Allen, says Sports Illustrated NBA insider    
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:46am -
• newState baseball: Edgewater's season ends with loss to 3-time state champ

  

  Edgewater was making its first appearance at state baseball tournament.FORT MYERS — Before the 2013 high-school baseball season, Edgewater had made three trips to the region tournament with no victories.    
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:34am -
• newMichael Frazier invited to u-19 tryouts

  

  The team is coached by Billy DonovanFreshman guard Michael Frazier was one of the big surprises for the 2012-13 Gators. He enters the summer before his sophomore season with a chance to establish himself as one of college basketball's top young players.    
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:26am -
• newAuburn Tigers are a team that will surprise in 2013

  

  Despite coming off a disappointing 3-9 season, Auburn will be full of optimism with new coach Gus Malzahn and several key players. Gus Malzahn's familiarity with the Auburn program along with his unique offensive schemes and talented players make Auburn a team that will surprise in 2013.    
  - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:54am -
• newWill Yeguete has knee surgery

  

  Four-month recovery time puts him on track for opening of practicesGators senior forward Will Yegute underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove damaged tissue in his right knee, the school announced.    
  - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:47am -
• newTiger Woods reponds to Sergio Garcia's offensive remark

  

  LONDON -- Sergio Garcia apologized for a “fried chicken” jibe aimed at Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner Tuesday, and Woods replied via Twitter on Wednesday that although the remark was "wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate," it's time to "talk about golf."    
  - 6 hours ago, 22 May 13, 7:36am -

Sports News - Las Vegas Review

• newLas Vegas police: Ball player Canseco person of interest in sex assault
  Controversial baseball player Jose Canseco is a person of interest in a sexual assault in Las Vegas, police confirmed.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:35am -
• newBears linebacker Urlacher announces retirement
  CHICAGO -- Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he’s retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
  - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:04am -
• newGolfer apologizes to Woods after 'fried chicken' comment
  VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have “fried chicken” at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
  - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 8:43am -
• newLEFTOVERS: Fans shower RG3 with wedding gifts
  What do you get for the NFL quarterback who has it all?
  - 14 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:59pm -
• newGreen Valley golf standoutKaui wins sectional, lands spotin U.S. Women's Open
  Green Valley High School senior Alex Kaui shot 3-under-par 141 on Monday to claim a five-shot victory in a U.S. Women’s Open Sectional Qualifier at Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale, Ariz.
  - 14 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:57pm -
• newAs Bennett's NBA Draft stock soars, Muhammad's plunges
  Stock market fluctuations on Wall Street can be more volatile, but the rise and fall of prospects in the months preceding the NBA Draft sometimes are just as pronounced.
  - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:20pm -

Sports News - Sun Sentinel

• newRoss: Public-private funding needed to fix stadium

  

  In wake of missing out as Super Bowl host, Dolphins' owner stresses that the community benefits from staging big-time eventsSteve Ross' grim expression before the Super Bowl finalists made their pitches at Tuesday's NFL meetings was the tipoff.    
  - 28 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:24pm -
• newEAST FINALS GAME 1: Pacers at Heat, 8:30, TNT Matchups are least of Heat's worries vs. Pacers

  

  After a week of hearing the media harp on how they will match up against the Pacers, the Heat offer this question: How will the Pacers defend them?    
  - 59 mins ago, 22 May 13, 12:53pm -
• newVideo: Dave Hyde: Can Pacers' big men slow down the Heat?

  

      
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:49am -
• newHeat to show East finals road games in Arena

  

    The Miami Heat have scheduled "Road Rally" viewing parties for the team's first two road games of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.    
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:25am -
• newPhillies hammer Marlins' bullpen in 7-3 win

  

  Marlins starter Jose Fernandez allowed a run on five hits, walked one and struck out two through five innings.MIAMI — Manager Mike Redmond was counting on Jordan Brown bringing home the tying run when he pinch-hit for Jose Fernandez in the bottom of the fifth. What Redmond didn’t foresee was the bullpen giving it right back and then some.    
  - 17 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:56pm -
• newHeat prefer not to play with fire again against Pacers

  

  Playing from behind has become a common theme for Heat in recent postseasons, but they also remember how tough an early home loss made last season's series against Indiana.    
  - 20 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:10pm -

College Sports News - Sac Bee

• newRegional digest: Stanford wins 17th title
  Stanford won its 17th NCAA women's tennis championship in historic fashion, beating Texas A&M 4-3 Tuesday night.
  - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 8:26am -
• Sunday's college, community college and high school scoreboard (05/19/13)
  College, community college and high school sports results and schedules from around the region and nation.
  - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 12:00am -
• Friday's college scoreboard (05/17/13)
  College sports results and schedules from around the region and nation.
  - 3 days ago, 19 May 13, 11:29am -
• Regional Digest: Weir, Raber start fast in NCAA golf regional
  Sacramento State's Jordan Weir shot a 6-under-par 66 and UC Davis' Tyler Raber a 67 Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Pullman Regional, the schools reported.
  - 3 days ago, 19 May 13, 9:16am -
• Regional Digest: Cal ace Henderson pitches no-hitter
  Cal ace Jolene Henderson (Sheldon High School) threw her fourth career no-hitter Saturday as the Bears beat Valparaiso 6-0 to stay alive in the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament, according to the Cal athletics website.
  - 4 days ago, 19 May 13, 12:00am -
• Saturday's college scoreboard (05/18/13)
  College sports results from around the region and nation.
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Top Sports News - Tampa Tribune

• newKing falls in 6A state baseball semifinals

  

  King High leaves seven runners stranded in falling to Lynn Haven Mosley 2-0 in the Class 6A state semifinals.
  - 57 mins ago, 22 May 13, 12:55pm -
• newCobb replaces Odorizzi as starter against Yankees

  

  
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• newUSF Bulls add basketball assistant with NBA experience

  

  
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:41am -
• newBucs not rushing DE Clayborn's return from injury

  

  Eight months after a season-ending right knee injury, projected starter Adrian Clayborn is happy just to back on the field.
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:55am -
• newBulls Beat: Ramsay makes most of USF baseball chance

  

  
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• newRowdies edge VSI in Cup

  

  
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Sports - Charlotte Observer

• newDozens of kids fishing events set across N.C.
    Three dozen free fishing events for youngsters are scheduled during the next few days and into June in a program jointly supported by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Trout…Click to Continue »
  - 31 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:21pm -
• newLimits of dolphin taken offshore; striped bass schooling in Norman
  Limits of large dolphin offshore and surface-schooling striped bass at Lake Norman are providing excellent action.Click to Continue »
  - 31 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:21pm -
• newOutdoors events calendar for 05.22.13
  Friday-Saturday: 46th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, opening event in the 25th Annual S.C. Governor?s Cup Billfishing Series. Information: John Horton, 843-546-1776 or glmarina@sc.rr.com; Amy Dukes, 843-953-9365 or dukesa@dnr.sc.gov.Click to Continue »
  - 31 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:21pm -
• newAP Source: Coach K returning to US men's team
  Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.Click to Continue »
  - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:17am -
• newCharlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes
  A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes.Click to Continue »
  - 9 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:15am -
• newBobcats on borrowed time
  When Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan said Tuesday the support for a name change to Hornets was overwhelming, the numbers made his point.Click to Continue »
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:31pm -

Sports News - Hartford Courant

• newJay-Z's Roc Nation Sports To Represent Jets Rookie QB Geno Smith

  

  New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith is going with Jay-Z's new Roc Nation Sports to represent him, he announced after Wednesday's practice.    
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:09pm -
• newMohegan Sun (Women), Memphis (Men) Likely Venues For American Athletic Conference Tournaments

  

  All signs point to the American Athletic Conference women's basketball tournament being held at the Mohegan Sun Arena while Memphis is the favorite to land the men's tournament, which leaves Hartford without an event.    
  - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:32am -
• newUConn's Rodney Purvis To Try Out For U.S. Under-19 Team

  

  Incoming transfer Rodney Purvis has gotten a USA Basketball invite. Here’s the release from UConn:    
  - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:23am -
• newTiger Woods Says Sergio Garcia's Fried Chicken Remark 'Hurtful, Inappropriate'

  

  Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing a furore by making a "fried chicken" jibe at world number one Tiger Woods.    
  - 6 hours ago, 22 May 13, 8:19am -
• newWhite Sox Top Red Sox, 3-1

  

  But news isn't all good for White Sox as Sale will miss Wednesday start with shoulder tendinitisJose Quintana provided some temporary relief for the White Sox after they learned ace Chris Sale won't pitch Wednesday night because of left shoulder tendinitis.    
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:09pm -
• newJeff Jacobs: Bruins Fourth Line Powers 2-1 Win Over Rangers

  

  NEW YORK — Sometimes the King wins. And sometimes the serfs win.    
  - 17 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:37pm -

Sports - San Jose Mercury News

• newA's lose series finale to Texas Rangers
  Oakland A's starter Jarrod Parker gives up three first-inning runs in 3-1 loss
  - 9 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:43pm -
• newFormer A's star Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas
  Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her
  - 19 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:33pm -
• newRaiders' Allen: Charles Woodson brings a swagger to Oakland
  'He has his ideals and his thought process and he's not afraid to express his opinion,' Dennis Allen told the Bay Area News Group.
  - 25 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:27pm -
• new49ers start Day 2 of OTA down nine players, including Crabtree
  Present but not participating in early drills were left guard Mike Iupati, defensive tackle Justin Smith, and linebackers Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks.
  - 36 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:16pm -
• newKawakami: With Michael Crabtree injury, who steps in for 49ers?
  San Francisco 49ers need to figure who's Colin Kaepernick's go-to receiver among Anquan Boldin, A.J. Jenkins, others
  - 39 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:13pm -
• newReport: 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree tears his Achilles tendon
  Wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly tore an Achilles tendon Tuesday as the 49ers began offseason team activities, casting in doubt his availability this coming season, according to a USA Today report
  - 42 mins ago, 22 May 13, 1:10pm -

Top Sports News - Arizona Republic

• Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
  CHICAGO (AP) -- Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears....
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• Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on
  VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) -- Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate....
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• AP Source: Coach K returning to US men's team
  Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team....
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• Ex-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team
  NEW YORK (AP) -- A day after New York City FC was born, Claudio Reyna became the team's first employee....
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• Clark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke....
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• Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL
  ATLANTA (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play....
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