- Grizzlies advance, win 4 straight over Clippers AP - 5 hrs ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies are very happy after finally getting a bit of payback for their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a year ago. More »Grizzlies advance, win 4 straight over Clippers
- Mickelson takes 2-shot lead at Quail Hollow AP - 5 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The bunker shot showed the magic of Phil Mickelson. He blasted out of the sand with so much side spin that the ball landed about 5 feet to the right of the flag on the 14th green … More »Mickelson takes 2-shot lead at Quail Hollow
- Trainer Pletcher seeking Oaks-Derby double AP - 5 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A win in the Kentucky Oaks win on Friday has Todd Pletcher halfway toward a milestone last achieved 51 years ago. More »Trainer Pletcher seeking Oaks-Derby double
- 5 things to know Saturday at the Kentucky Derby AP - 5 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs. Here are five things you should know before the 6:24 p.m. post time: More »5 things to know Saturday at the Kentucky Derby
- Islanders rally , even series with Penguins AP - 5 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby's return was supposed to provide the knockout punch that would make the New York Islanders' return to the playoffs a brief cameo. More »Islanders rally , even series with Penguins
- Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance AP - 6 hrs ago
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant texted Kevin Martin after his terrible performance in Game 5 to send words of encouragement, and tell him he knew Martin would bounce back on Friday night. More »Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance
- Grizzlies advance with 118-105 win over Clippers AP - 6 hrs ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies refused to be pushed around, especially on their home court, and now they're headed back to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons. More »Grizzlies advance with 118-105 win over Clippers
- Blackhawks beat Wild 5-2 in Game 2 AP - 7 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Sharp provided the big finish after Michael Frolik stepped up during a strong start. Corey Crawford was right there when the defense collapsed. More »Blackhawks beat Wild 5-2 in Game 2
- Blackhawks edge Wild 5-2 in Game 2 AP - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — No playoff jitters for the Chicago Blackhawks this time. Just a strong start and impressive finish. More »Blackhawks edge Wild 5-2 in Game 2
- Holland, Beltre lead Rangers over Red Sox 7-0 AP - 8 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre cleared the bases this time, and the Texas Rangers got a big victory over the best team in the majors. More »Holland, Beltre lead Rangers over Red Sox 7-0
- Canadiens top Senators 3-1; series tied AP - 8 hrs ago
MONTREAL (AP) — After watching Lars Eller taken off the ice on a stretcher the previous night, the Montreal Canadiens, especially goaltender Carey Price, found some extra motivation against the Ottawa … More »Canadiens top Senators 3-1; series tied
- Knicks hold on to beat Celtics 88-80 and advance AP - 8 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Twelve years without advancing in the playoffs. Two failed attempts to close out the Boston Celtics. Nineteen consecutive missed 3-pointers. More »Knicks hold on to beat Celtics 88-80 and advance
- Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73 AP - 9 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — The Indiana Pacers packed for an extended trip. More »Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73
- Islanders rally past Penguins 4-3 to even series AP - 9 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby did what he always seems to do in big moments, scoring two quick goals in his return from a broken jaw. More »Islanders rally past Penguins 4-3 to even series
- Odom starts for Griffin in Game 6 vs Grizzlies AP - 11 hrs ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Blake Griffin's sprained right ankle is hurting enough that he didn't start Game 6 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies, though he is active and on the benc … More »Odom starts for Griffin in Game 6 vs Grizzlies
- Longshot Princess of Sylmar wins Kentucky Oaks AP - 11 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A filly that trainer Todd Pletcher waffled on entering in the Kentucky Oaks has him poised to complete a rare double Saturday in the Kentucky Derby. More »Longshot Princess of Sylmar wins Kentucky Oaks
- Saunders returns to Timberwolves in new role Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Flip Saunders returned to the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves as president of basketball operations on Friday, eight years after he was sacked by the team as their head coach. Saunders, who … More »Saunders returns to Timberwolves in new role
(Reuters) - Flip Saunders returned to the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves as president of basketball operations on Friday, eight years after he was sacked by the team as their head coach. Saunders, who has also been head coach with the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, was appointed …
- Mickelson takes charge at Quail Hollow AP - 12 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson has figured out the secret to the greens at Quail Hollow. Or maybe he's just had a lot of good bounces for two days. More »Mickelson takes charge at Quail Hollow
- Mickelson grabs Quail Hollow lead at halfway mark Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson, spotless with his putter, surged into a two-shot lead at Friday's halfway mark of the Wells Fargo Championship by firing a five-under-par 67 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North … More »Mickelson grabs Quail Hollow lead at halfway mark
(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson, spotless with his putter, surged into a two-shot lead at Friday's halfway mark of the Wells Fargo Championship by firing a five-under-par 67 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. The big lefthander made everything from inside 10 feet on the soft greens, making him 31-for-31 from those …
- Longshots wins Oaks on eve of Kentucky Derby Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Princess of Sylmar, a 38-1 outsider, won Friday's $1 million Kentucky Oaks in a major upset that left trainer Todd Pletcher with a real chance of completing one of American racing's most prestigious … More »Longshots wins Oaks on eve of Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) - Princess of Sylmar, a 38-1 outsider, won Friday's $1 million Kentucky Oaks in a major upset that left trainer Todd Pletcher with a real chance of completing one of American racing's most prestigious doubles. Pletcher has five runners in Saturday's 139th Kentucky Derby and his chances of victory were marginally …
- Denny Hamlin runs 16 laps at Talladega AP - 13 hrs ago
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Denny Hamlin ran 16 laps at full speed Friday, turned his car over to Brian Vickers and then didn't exactly rule himself out of running a full race this weekend as he recovers from … More »Denny Hamlin runs 16 laps at Talladega
- Slovakia off to a flyer as hosts Sweden slump to defeat Reuters - 13 hrs ago
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Miroslav Satan's Slovakia got off to a flying start on the opening day of the ice hockey world championships in Helsinki as they beat group rivals France 6-2. "We had a good start, … More »Slovakia off to a flyer as hosts Sweden slump to defeat
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Miroslav Satan's Slovakia got off to a flying start on the opening day of the ice hockey world championships in Helsinki as they beat group rivals France 6-2. "We had a good start, very active with a lot of chances," the much-traveled former NHL player told reporters. "In the second period, we got …
- Utah soccer league hiring security after ref hit AP - 13 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah soccer league that saw one of its referees punched by a teen player and sent into a coma plans to play on — but with security present at games and without the player's team, … More »Utah soccer league hiring security after ref hit
- Utah soccer league to hire security, expels team AP - 13 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah soccer league that saw one of its referees punched by a teen player and sent into a coma plans to play on — but with security present at games and without the player's team, … More »Utah soccer league to hire security, expels team
- Mayweather, Guerrero square off in title fight AP - 14 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He claims to be more mature now, chastened by a stint in jail and eager to be just as much a businessman as a fighter. Indeed, Floyd Mayweather Jr. acted almost statesmanlike earlier this … More »Mayweather, Guerrero square off in title fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He claims to be more mature now, chastened by a stint in jail and eager to be just as much a businessman as a fighter. Indeed, Floyd Mayweather Jr. acted almost statesmanlike earlier this week when Robert Guerrero's father began screaming that he was a woman beater who would finally get beaten himself Saturday …
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employment rose at a faster pace than expected in April and hiring was much stronger than previously thought in the prior two … More »Job market resilience eases growth concerns
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employment rose at a faster pace than expected in April and hiring was much stronger than previously thought in the prior two months, a sign of resilience that should help the economy absorb the blow from belt-tightening in Washington. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 jobs last month …