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Spurs reach West finals after sweep of Clips

3 hours 28 min ago

The Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.

Perez says Indians fans should support team

3 hours 33 min ago

Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans.

Pinch-hit homer boosts Dodgers over Cardinals

4 hours 43 min ago

Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke connected for his first major league homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the seventh inning against his father's former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Sources: Wade's knee drained prior to Game 3

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 21:58

After having fluid drained from his troublesome left knee last week, Heat guard Dwyane Wade had one of the worst playoff games of his career as Miami stumbled into a 2-1 series hole against the Indiana Pacers.

Rangers coach Tortorella rips Devils' tactics

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 20:20

In a heated Hudson River clash that is threatening to become pretty nasty, the gloves were officially dropped Sunday when Rangers coach John Tortorella ripped the Devils, accusing them of selling penalty calls and skirting the rules.

LeBron drops 40 as Heat tie series with Pacers

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 20:19

LeBron James scored 40 points, superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to bring the Heat even the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday.

Jersey worn by Ruth fetches record $4.4 million

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 19:59

Babe Ruth equals big bucks.

Dufner's clutch birdie putt on 18th wins Nelson

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 19:58

A month ago, Jason Dufner was a single man still in search of his first PGA Tour victory.

Munoz wins match play after controversial semi

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 18:54

Azahara Munoz of Spain defeated Morgan Pressel 2 and 1 in the semifinals of the Sybase Match Play Championship Sunday after a slow-play penalty against the American on the 12th hole turned the match, casting a shadow on the $1.5 million event.

Carpenter ensures full 33-car field for Indy

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 18:04

Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race.

Strasburg homers, K's 8 as Nats knock Orioles

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 17:10

Stephen Strasburg hit his first major league home run and struck out eight in five innings to carry the Washington Nationals past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Sunday.

Doan goals, Smith shutout keep Coyotes alive

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 16:58

The Coyotes beat the Kings 2-0 on Sunday.

Stenhouse rockets to third straight win at Iowa

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 16:29

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led for 209 of 250 laps and won the NASCAR Nationwide race at the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, his third straight win on Iowa's short oval.

I'll Have Another off to New York for Belmont

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 16:11

I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.

Kurkjian: Beltran 'about as good as it gets'

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 14:59

Cardinals' veteran outfielder showing that when he's healthy, he can be great

Sharapova tops Li, holds onto Italian Open title

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 14:12

Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud.

Phillies GM defends club's treatment of Howard

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 13:20

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.