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Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:41:43 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes' big swing.

Column: Spurs' collapse starts at top with Pop

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:16:04 GMT

The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions.

Woods, McIlroy to play in Dubai in 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:59:52 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year.

Top-seeded Raonic upset by Dodig at Eastbourne

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:55:37 GMT

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Top-seeded Milos Raonic was upset 6-2, 7-6 (7) by Ivan Dodig in the second round at the Eastbourne grass-court tournament on Wednesday.

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:47:23 GMT

If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:07 GMT

If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.

Winning faceoffs is critical to playoff success in NHL

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:02 GMT

Hockey is not scripted like football. Most of the game is free-flowing, creative, and intuitive.

Stanley Cup Game 3 draws record viewers for NBCSN

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:59 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Stanley Cup finals' Game 3 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006.

Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:17 GMT

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.

Bruins rookie D Hamilton biding time as rookie

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:33 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Dougie Hamilton spent his 20th birthday watching the Stanley Cup finals.

Penalty-killer Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:52 GMT

His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins.

Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:41:30 GMT

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Marion Bartoli of France has withdrawn from the Eastbourne grass-court tournament with a viral infection, giving No. 2-seeded Li Na of China a walkover into the quarterfinals.

Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:39:03 GMT

IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:04:23 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.

Man United to begin title defense at Swansea

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:50:13 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title defense.

FA Cup restored as last match of English season

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:47:54 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The FA Cup final has been restored to its traditional place as the last match of the English football season.

Baseball roundup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:46:35 GMT

J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones homered off Justin Verlander, and Manny Machado added a double and two sparkling plays at third base for Baltimore.

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:43:16 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Rafael Nadal will be seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:42:54 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Rafael Nadal will be seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:46:53 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6:

Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.

Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:26:17 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep.

Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:47:34 GMT

SANDY, Utah (AP) — As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense.

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:46:46 GMT

Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.

Morales lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Angels

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:47 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.