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Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Kyle Busch, second from left, talks to a NASCAR official as crew members work on his car during a rain delay in the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:54 am

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton, right, shoots under Indiana Pacers forward Paul George during the third quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:36 am

Coach K return to US team no longer ruled out

Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 2:51 am

Derby winner Orb disappoints in the Preakness

Jockey Joel Rosario gallops orb back to the paddock after the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Oxbow won the race. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)BALTIMORE (AP) — Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite — no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 1:28 am

Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter gets a kiss from his wife, Heather, after he won won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Carpenter won the pole with a speed of 228.762 mph. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 1:21 am

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Oxbow, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens, wins the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)BALTIMORE (AP) — Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 1:12 am

Stevens rides Oxbow to 3rd Preakness win

Jockey Gary Stevens celebrates aboard Oxbow after winning the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)BALTIMORE (AP) — Although no one really keeps track of such things, Gary Stevens had no problem making the assessment with complete conviction.

Posted on 19 May 2013 | 12:42 am

As fireworks crackle, Beckham plays last home game

Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham from England, is thrown in the air by his teammate at the end of their French League One soccer match against Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)PARIS (AP) — Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.

Posted on 18 May 2013 | 11:56 pm

Bradley keeps lead after 3 rounds at Nelson

Keegan Bradley reacts to missing a putt for birdie on the second green during the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship golf tournament Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Irving, Texas. Bradley hit for par on the hole. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)IRVING, Texas (AP) — Keegan Bradley still hasn't gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left.

Posted on 18 May 2013 | 11:52 pm

Bradley remains in charge despite late bogey

Bradley watches his tee shot on the 11th hole duriing the first round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra(Reuters) – Former champion Keegan Bradley overcame a wobbly start to stay on track for a wire-to-wire victory at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, despite bogeying the par-four 18th for a third day in a row on Saturday. Three ahead of the chasing pack overnight, the 26-year-old American ground out a two-under-par 68 on a fast-running layout in tricky, gusting winds to end the third round with a slender one-shot lead at 13-under 197. …

Posted on 18 May 2013 | 11:44 pm

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Cabrera, Alonso lead Padres over Nationals – Casper Star-Tribune – Casper Star-Tribune Online


Cabrera, Alonso lead Padres over Nationals – Casper Star-Tribune
Casper Star-Tribune Online
Everth Cabrera singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth against Jordan Zimmermann, and Yonder Alonso homered and helped turn a heads-up double-play as the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Saturday night. Zimmermann (7-2) was
Padres win behind Stults, CabreraU-T San Diego
Padres capitalize on error, edge NatsWZZM
Zimmermann a hard-luck loserMASNsports.com

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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:18 am

Adam Dunn leaves with back spasms as Sox fall to Angels – Chicago Sun-Times


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Adam Dunn leaves with back spasms as Sox fall to Angels
Chicago Sun-Times
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Of all the maddening things that contributed to a 12-9 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that halted the White Sox' winning streak at four games Saturday, the worst was seeing Adam Dunn leave because of back spasms. While Dunn
White Sox-Angels PreviewESPN
Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9Los Angeles Times
Sox waste 17-hit barrage in 12-9 lossChicago Tribune
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:16 am

Busch brothers split early All-Star segments – USA Today – USA TODAY


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Busch brothers split early All-Star segments – USA Today
USA TODAY
Kyle Busch takes lead on restart to win second 20-lap segment. 5-18-2013 junior. Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shown before the start of the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo: Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports)
Danica Patrick wins fan voteESPN
Danica Patrick wins Sprint Fan vote to advance to All-Star raceSportingNews.com
McMurray races into ShowdownFOXSports.com
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:11 am

Alexander pounds Purdy for TKO win – ESPN


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Alexander pounds Purdy for TKO win
ESPN
Devon Alexander Al Bello/Getty Images Devon Alexander mowed down Lee Purdy on Saturday to (finally) defend his welterweight belt. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Welterweight titlist Devon Alexander gave his fists a good workout on Lee Purdy's face and body,
Devon Alexander TKOs Listless Lee Purdy in ACThe Sweet Science
Devon Alexander vs Lee PurdyGetty Images
Eddie Hearn on Lee Purdy, Kell Brook and CampbellBoxingScene.com
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:03 am

Indiana Pacers beat New York Knicks as Miami Heat lurk – USA Today – USA TODAY


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Indiana Pacers beat New York Knicks as Miami Heat lurk – USA Today
USA TODAY
Carmelo Anthony couldn't top the Indiana Pacers. Now it's LeBron James' turn to try. Roy Hibbert had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks and Lance Stephenson added 25 points and 10 rebounds as the Pacers dominated the paint in a 106-99 win
Roy Hibbert Blocks Carmelo Anthony (GIF)FanSided
VIDEO: Roy Hibbert with a ridiculous block on Carmelo AnthonyCBSSports.com (blog)
Roy Hibbert with the monster block on a dunk attempt from Carmelo Anthony in NBCSports.com
Dime Magazine
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 2:54 am

What’s next for the Knicks? – ESPN


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What's next for the Knicks?
ESPN
In the end, the New York Knicks went about as far as we thought they would. During a season in which rivals Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers were beset with key injuries, the Knicks projected to finish near or at the top of their non-Miami Heat division of the
Knixed in Six: Pacers end season for Melo and Co.New York Daily News
Lance Stephenson's career-high 25 points sends Pacers to the Eastern Indianapolis Star
It's Heat vs. Pacers in East finals starting WednesdaySun-Sentinel
SB Nation -CBC.ca
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 2:52 am

Bradley, With 68, Holds Lead at Byron Nelson – New York Times


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Bradley, With 68, Holds Lead at Byron Nelson
New York Times
Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Tex., with a two-under-par 68 in the third round. Bradley has a one-stroke lead over Sang-Moon Bae. ¶ Chella Choi shot her second straight
Bradley still on top in TexasKansas City Star
Guan Tianlang misses his first PGA TOUR cutRotoworld.com
Bradley keeps lead after 3 rounds at NelsonDaily Astorian
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 2:24 am

What were the rest of you thinking? – ESPN


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What were the rest of you thinking?
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Hall of Fame Jockey Gary Stevens rides Oxbow to an upset victory in the Grade 1, $1 Million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 18, 2013. Favorite and Kentucky Derby winner Orb finished fourth. Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes
Raising Standard For Female JockeysNew York Times
Oxbow and Gary Stevens surprise with Preakness winWashington Times
No Triple Crown: Oxbow Upsets Orb at PreaknessABC News
Newsday -USA TODAY -Washington Post
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 2:05 am

Serena Williams advances to final of Italian Open – Los Angeles Times


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Serena Williams advances to final of Italian Open
Los Angeles Times
Serena Williams continued her career-best winning streak, now at 23 matches, on Saturday to advance to the Italian Open championship match in Rome. The top-ranked American stopped Simona Halep of Romania, 6-3, 6-0, in the semifinals and will try to
Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome – Casper Star-TribuneCasper Star-Tribune Online
Serena, Azarenka reach semis; Sharapova pulls out in RomeW*USA 9
Tennis Tour Tidbits – Serena Williams, Sharapova, Tomic and more…10sBalls
Daily Astorian -Tennis Magazine -sportal.co.nz
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Posted on 18 May 2013 | 4:09 pm

UFC on FX 8 preview: Luke Rockhold’s chance to cut to front of middleweight line – USA TODAY


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UFC on FX 8 preview: Luke Rockhold's chance to cut to front of middleweight line
USA TODAY
ufc-on-fx-8-poster.jpg Luke Rockhold's UFC debut often has felt more like a political campaign than your usual MMA promotional tour. Vitor Belfort's use of testosterone-replacement therapy has provided him an easy platform – a reason to lobby for his belief
UFC on FX 8 Results: Vitor Belfort Shines AgainYahoo! Sports
UFC on FX fight blogFOXSports.com
Rockhold still doubtful of Belfort, systemESPN (blog)
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Posted on 18 May 2013 | 3:14 am