McNamee admits initially lying about steroids

Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.

Selig: Oakland move might be considered

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, leaving open the possibility of a move outside the Bay Area.

New golf apps promise to fine-tune your game

If only perfecting your golf swing was as simple as playing Angry Birds. Well, while the idea of developing a PGA-quality swing will never be that easy, a growing array of mobile apps, now enhanced by cloud technology, really could help take a stroke or two off your game.

Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2

Down in desperation time, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks called on Kevin Durant to show that he's more than just a three-time scoring champion. And that meant guarding one of the NBA's all-time best.

Celtics top 76ers 107-91 in Game 3 for 2-1 lead

Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after big baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers.

Devils rally past Rangers, 3-2, tie series, 1-1

The New York Rangers don't like being all even after two games, but they sure are used to it.

5 horses with chance vs. Derby champ in Preakness
All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another when an 11-horse field lines up for the $1 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday. A victory, and I'll Have Another will have a chance to become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years if he goes on to win the Belmont Stakes next month in New York. But a whole bunch of 3-year-olds are out to spoil the party. Some are taking another shot after losing in the Derby, and others, known as "new shooters," skipped the Derby, have fresh legs and are looking to pull an upset.
(2012-05-17T07:10:43Z)

Old Dominion leaving CAA for Conference USA
Old Dominion is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and joining Conference USA.
(2012-05-17T15:35:05Z)

Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations

Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage.

Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that he is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes but that Britain doesn't want to host him.
(2012-05-17T15:37:34Z)

Golf-World Match Play Championship group stage results
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - World Match Play Championshipgroup stage results on Thursday in Casares, Spain Rafael Cabrera (Spain) beat Martin Kaymer (Germany) 3&2 Justin Rose (Britain) beat Robert Rock (Britain) 7&6 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) v Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) all square Graeme McDowell (Britain) beat Robert Karlsson (Sweden) 1up Sergio Garcia (Spain) beat Alvaro Quiros (Spain) 2&1 Paul Lawrie (Britain) beat Peter Hanson (Sweden) 2&1 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) beat Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 5&4 Ian Poulter (Britain) beat John Senden (Australia) 3&2
(2012-05-17T17:53:25Z)

Key witness in Clemens' trial faces more questioning

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The former trainer to Roger Clemens will undergo more key cross-examination in the baseball star's perjury trial on Thursday, with the defense expected to attack inconsistencies in the trainer's story. Clemens' former trainer Brian McNamee underwent sharp questioning from the pitching great's defense lawyer on Wednesday as he probed for holes in McNamee's testimony about Clemens' alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. McNamee's cross-examination is perhaps the core part of the trial in U.S. District Court. ...

Golf-Snedeker beats Bjorn after bag goes missing
May 17 (Reuters) - Using fellow competitor John Senden'sback-up driver, American Brandt Snedeker pulled off a stunning5&4 victory over Dane Thomas Bjorn in the World Match PlayChampionship in Spain after his bag was delayed in transit. The world number 26, already a winner this year on the PGATour at Torrey Pines in January, shrugged off the disruption totake the first three holes with just 11 borrowed clubs. "I used John Senden's back-up driver and it worked reallywell, so I think it's mine now. ...
(2012-05-17T15:37:20Z)

Arbitrator hears arguments on NFL player penalties

Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

Hellickson keys Rays' 2-1 win over Boston

A scary situation involving Tampa Bay second baseman Will Rhymes overshadowed another strong outing by Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.

Darvish claiming ace status as he tosses Texas past A's

(Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish continued his blistering start to life in Major League Baseball as the Japanese right-hander breezed through the Oakland Athletics lineup in a 4-1 win on Wednesday. Darvish, who leads Texas starters in wins, ERA and strikeouts, struck out seven more and allowed just one run in seven-and-two-third innings to improve his first-year record to 6-1. "He was very efficient tonight," Rangers manager Ron Washington told reporters. "He loaded up the strike zone, and that's what he had to do. ...

Durant's heroics leave Lakers Thunder-struck

NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant struck for 22 points, five coming in a game-ending 9-0 run, as Oklahoma City stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75 in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

Thunder strike late to beat Lakers, Celtics win

(Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder scored nine unanswered points in the final two minutes to edge the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75 on Wednesday and seize a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. There was no late drama in the Eastern Conference, where the Boston Celtics trounced the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 to move ahead 2-1 in their best-of-seven series. Although the 76ers lost by a bigger margin, it will be the Lakers who will probably be suffering more due to the manner of their loss. ...

Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.
(2012-05-17T04:44:38Z)

Celtics rout 76ers to seize series lead

Kevin Garnett scored 27 points while Paul Pierce added 24 and Rajon Rondo had 23 as Boston cruised past Philadelphia 107-91 to grab the lead in their NBA playoff series.

Eli Manning, Giants get latest Super Bowl rings

Like a little kid with a brand new toy, Eli Manning couldn't wait.

Junior Seau's San Diego restaurant closes after his death

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A San Diego restaurant owned by Junior Seau closed its doors for good on Wednesday, two weeks after the former football star shot himself to death at his beachfront California home, trustees for his estate announced.

Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con

The state of Rhode Island is having trouble collecting some of the millions it lent former pitcher Curt Schilling, another reminder why chasing celebrity is almost always a bad thing.

Super Bowl winners New York Giants get "Big Blue" rings

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Players and coaches with the New York Giants football team gathered at Tiffany & Co.'s flagship store in New York City on Wednesday evening to receive newly designed rings commemorating their Super Bowl victory earlier this year. The white-gold rings feature the Giants' logo in diamonds set in blue enamel and encircled by 37 blue sapphires, and is engraved with the years of the Giants' four Super Bowl victories, the first in 1986. "It's every boy's dream to come to Tiffany's and get a ring. ...

Phillies pitcher Worley put on 15-day disabled list
(Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vance Worley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of an inflamed right elbow, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday.
(2012-05-17T00:11:52Z)

Coaches, owners have new voice in suggesting changes

Rick Carlisle, coach of the reigning champion Dallas Mavericks, and Dan Gilbert, the club owner spurned by LeBron James, are among 10 people named on Wednesday to the NBA's new competition committee.

Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation

Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire.

Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants

Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's wildest rants and raves.

Mets to host 2013 All-Star Game

Major League Baseball's 84th All-Star Game will be hosted in 2013 by the New York Mets at their three-year-old ballpark, $600 million Citi Field, commissioner Bud Selig announced on Wednesday.

Bosh's absence leaves gap for Heat to fill
MIAMI (Reuters) - With All-Star Chris Bosh out indefinitely with an abdominal strain the question facing Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was how his team would handle the loss of one-third of the "Big Three." The swift answer from Game Two of their best-of-seven second round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers was clear as Miami lost 78-75 and the Heat's third-leading scorer, after LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, had just five points. Bosh averaged 18 points and shared the team lead with 7.9 rebounds per game during the regular season and the Heat went 4-5 in the nine games he missed. ...
(2012-05-16T23:12:11Z)

Original US Amateur trophy among stolen artifacts

The original US Amateur trophy and a replica of an award given to Ben Hogan were among artefacts stolen from the US Golf Association Museum in an overnight burglary, the organization said Wednesday.

Toronto's Lawrie gets four-game suspension

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie was suspended for four games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for a tirade against umpire Bill Miller in a home loss to Tampa Bay one night earlier.

Nuggets' Harrington undergoes knee surgery

Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington, who battled through the first round of the NBA playoffs despite an injury, underwent successful right knee surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.

MLB announces Mets as 2013 All-Star host

Mr. Met stood near the podium with baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Nuggets forward Harrington has knee surgery
(Reuters) - Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington had knee surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be fit for training camp in October, the National Basketball Association team said.
(2012-05-16T22:07:07Z)

Arbitrator hearing set for May 30 in Saints case

Arbitrator Shyam Das has finished hearing arguments from NFL and players' union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

Iconic basketball star named big bird of executives

Retired NBA superstar Larry Bird was named the NBA Executive of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first to complete a treble sweep of top awards for players, coaches and front office leaders.

Blue Jays' Lawrie banned four games for tirade
(Reuters) - Toronto Blue Jays third basemen Brett Lawrie was suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount for his aggressive actions toward an umpire in Tuesday's game, Major League Baseball said on Wednesday.
(2012-05-16T21:40:55Z)

U.S. Amateur Trophy stolen from USGA museum
(Reuters) - The U.S. Amateur Trophy, created in 1926 and retired in 1992, was one of two valuable items stolen from the United States Golf Association (USGA) museum on Tuesday night, the USGA said.
(2012-05-16T20:57:56Z)

Golf-U.S. Amateur Trophy stolen from USGA museum
May 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Amateur Trophy, created in 1926and retired in 1992, was one of two valuable items stolen fromthe United States Golf Association (USGA) museum on Tuesdaynight, the USGA said. The coveted trophy, presented to winners of the prestigiousU.S. Amateur championship, was taken along with a replica of BenHogan's 1953 Hickok Belt award, acquired by the USGA from theHogan estate in 1998. "This is a deplorable incident, but we are thankful for thesafety of our staff," the USGA said in a statement on Wednesday. ...
(2012-05-16T20:57:30Z)

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