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Parker, Ginobili both score 31; Spurs beat Hornets in Game 3
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals....
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals....
Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs
BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals....
BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals....
Arizona's Webb goes to 8-0 with 8-3 victory over Phillies
PHOENIX (AP) -- Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday....
PHOENIX (AP) -- Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday....
Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener
DETROIT (AP) -- Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night....
DETROIT (AP) -- Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night....
Garcia builds early lead with 6-under 66 at The Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a 7-iron and the ball never left its target....
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a 7-iron and the ball never left its target....
Rangers, Mariners scuffle in Texas' 5-0 win
SEATTLE (AP) -- Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night....
SEATTLE (AP) -- Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night....
Pistons' Billups still sore, unsure he can go in Game 4
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Chauncey Billups spent almost all Wednesday night in the trainer's room. He was there Thursday, when the rest of the Detroit Pistons took the court to practice. And he'll be there most of Friday, too....
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Chauncey Billups spent almost all Wednesday night in the trainer's room. He was there Thursday, when the rest of the Detroit Pistons took the court to practice. And he'll be there most of Friday, too....
Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team....
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team....
Beckett and Youkilis lead Red Sox over Tigers 5-1
DETROIT (AP) -- Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at spacious Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night....
DETROIT (AP) -- Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at spacious Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night....
Federal judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4 million
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge - and the resulting impact on his career - prevented him from repaying the loan....
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge - and the resulting impact on his career - prevented him from repaying the loan....
Fans long to have their ashes scattered on sporting sites
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Even though he's only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium....
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Even though he's only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium....
Bolt and Gay to race in 100 meters at NY track meet
NEW YORK (AP) -- World champion Tyson Gay will face Usain Bolt in a 100-meter showdown at the Reebok Grand Prix on May 31 on Randall's Island in New York....
NEW YORK (AP) -- World champion Tyson Gay will face Usain Bolt in a 100-meter showdown at the Reebok Grand Prix on May 31 on Randall's Island in New York....
Jockey Club creates safety committee to study equine health
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Jockey Club has formed a committee to study equine health, including track safety and the rules of racing, five days after the death of the filly Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby....
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Jockey Club has formed a committee to study equine health, including track safety and the rules of racing, five days after the death of the filly Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby....
Big Brown begins Preakness prep with Churchhill Downs stroll
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby champion Big Brown returned to the track at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, four days after his 4 3/4-length win in the Run for the Roses....
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby champion Big Brown returned to the track at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, four days after his 4 3/4-length win in the Run for the Roses....
Eight Belles' trainer denies fallen filly was on steroids
STANTON, Del. (AP) -- The trainer of Eight Belles is certain the filly was never on steroids, and has ordered tests to prove it....
STANTON, Del. (AP) -- The trainer of Eight Belles is certain the filly was never on steroids, and has ordered tests to prove it....
Protest over Eight Belles' death draws both sides of debate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- About 20 animal-rights protesters waved signs outside the offices of the state's horse racing regulators Tuesday in response to the death of filly Eight Belles after the Kentucky Derby. Nearly as many people showed up to defend the sport from their attacks....
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- About 20 animal-rights protesters waved signs outside the offices of the state's horse racing regulators Tuesday in response to the death of filly Eight Belles after the Kentucky Derby. Nearly as many people showed up to defend the sport from their attacks....
Judge denies bond for Tim Montgomery on heroin charges
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge denied bond for former track star Tim Montgomery on federal heroin distribution charges....
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge denied bond for former track star Tim Montgomery on federal heroin distribution charges....
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