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05/18/2013, Driver/owner Carpenter wins Indy 500 pole »»
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.
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05/18/2013, Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth »»
Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.
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05/18/2013, Pacers' Hill gets start in Game 6 vs. Knicks »»
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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05/18/2013, NHL fines Sharks $100K for GM's comments »»
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.
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05/18/2013, Sens' Spezza to return Sunday against Pens »»
The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury.
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05/18/2013, Report: Coach K considering Team USA return »»
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.


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05/18/2013, Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series »»
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
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05/18/2013, Switzerland stuns Team USA at hockey worlds »»
Reto Berra made 29 saves, and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the world hockey semifinals.
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05/18/2013, Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final »»
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.
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05/18/2013, Huston grabs third X Games gold in Street League »»
Nyjah Huston won his second consecutive X Games gold medal Saturday in the Street League Skateboarding final, outlasting silver medalist Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez.
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05/18/2013, DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract »»
The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing on a two-year deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.
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05/18/2013, Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts »»
An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring has failed.
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05/18/2013, Griner: Mulkey said keep quiet on sexuality »»
Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.
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05/18/2013, Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens »»
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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05/18/2013, Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again »»
The Bobcats have started the process of changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report by CBSSports.com.
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NFL Headlines
05/18/2013, Source: Gronkowski may need back surgery »»
In addition to a fourth surgery on his broken forearm, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might need back surgery, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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05/18/2013, DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract »»
The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing on a two-year deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.
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05/18/2013, Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts »»
An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring has failed.
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05/18/2013, Seahawks DE Irvin suspended four games »»
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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05/17/2013, Bears, first-round pick G Long agree to deal »»
The Bears agreed to terms on a four-year deal, plus an option, with 2013 first round draft choice Kyle Long on Friday, the team announced.
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05/17/2013, Jets' Goodson arrested for drugs, weapons »»
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested Friday morning on drug possession and weapon charges, New Jersey state police spokesperson Stephen Jones told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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05/17/2013, Ex-O.J. lawyer says Simpson knew about guns »»
The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.
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05/17/2013, Report: P. Manning's money same in new deal »»
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has signed a new contract, although the deal doesn't alter his compensation, Pro Football Talk reported Friday.
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05/17/2013, Source: Stallworth recovered, cleared to play »»
Free-agent wide receiver Donte Stallworth has been cleared to return for all football activities relating to his injuries from a hot air balloon incident in April, a league source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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05/17/2013, Ex-Ohio State RB Clarett to try hand at rugby »»
Former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett will trying his hand at something other than football.
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05/17/2013, Restraining order issued against Titus Young »»
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.
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05/17/2013, Source: Free takes pay cut to stay in Dallas »»
Doug Free has accepted a pay cut and will remain with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source.
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05/16/2013, Arrest warrant issued for ex-Bengal Johnson »»
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.
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05/16/2013, Sanchez still confident amid Garrard's exit »»
Quarterback Mark Sanchez was just one of the many New York Jets stunned to hear that 35-year-old David Garrard decided to retire Wednesday due to a knee that wasn't up to the rigors of a 16-game season anymore.
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05/16/2013, McClain explains his decision to retire at 23 »»
Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.
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NBA Headlines
05/18/2013, Pacers' Hill gets start in Game 6 vs. Knicks »»
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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05/18/2013, Dime Dime Live chat »»
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05/18/2013, Report: Coach K considering Team USA return »»
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.


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05/18/2013, Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again »»
The Bobcats have started the process of changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report by CBSSports.com.
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05/18/2013, Ex-Heat, Mavs G Danilovic stabbed in Serbia »»
Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is seriously injured after being stabbed in a fight.
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05/18/2013, Jackson's book trumpets Jordan over Kobe »»
Phil Jackson compares Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in new book
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05/17/2013, Stoudamire back at Arizona as assistant coach »»
Damon Stoudamire was one of most popular players in Arizona history, an electrifying, high-scoring guard with a cool nickname.
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05/17/2013, Agent: Sloan not interested in coaching Bucks »»
Jerry Sloan does not want to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report by USA Today Sports, which had reported the team's interest in the Hall-of-Famer.
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05/17/2013, Howard: Knicks fresh out of second chances »»
With no mulligans remaining, 'Bockers must really bring it in Indy -- or bow out
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05/17/2013, Mayor says deal to sell Kings has been signed »»
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.
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05/17/2013, Durant says 'nothing's ever a wasted year' »»
The day after his Oklahoma City Thunder was knocked out of the second round of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies, Kevin Durant vowed to learn from this season, not lament it.
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05/17/2013, Spurs KO Warriors, head to West finals »»
The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.
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05/17/2013, Carmelo, Knicks down Pacers to stay alive »»
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.
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05/16/2013, Noel says knee rehab ahead of schedule »»
A telling fact about this year's NBA draft class might be that the potential No. 1 pick will be unavailable to start the 2013-14 season while recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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05/16/2013, Sales pitch includes Dirk's planned pay cut »»
Dirk Nowitzki's intention to take a "significant pay cut" next summer will be part of the Dallas Mavericks' sales pitch in July as they attempt to sign a superstar in free agency.
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05/16/2013, Former union head files suit against Fisher »»
Ousted NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter alleges in a lawsuit that president Derek Fisher had a secret deal with owners during the 2011 lockout that benefited himself, his publicist and certain players.
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05/16/2013, Thibodeau: Caution was right plan for Rose »»
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was ruled out of their 94-91 loss in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, meaning he officially missed the entire season after undergoing ACL surgery on May 12, 2012.
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MLB Headlines
05/18/2013, Verlander On Tigers' Expectations »»
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05/18/2013, Arroyo stymies Phillies as Votto, Reds roll »»
Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2/3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.
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05/18/2013, Joyce, Rays halt Orioles' late-game dominance »»
Matt Joyce hit a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings.
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05/18/2013, Shoulder strain sends Cardinals' Garcia to DL »»
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-hander Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.
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05/18/2013, Surging Indians walk off against Mariners »»
Mark Reynolds' fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth inning lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
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05/18/2013, Braves' O'Flaherty has torn ligament in elbow »»
Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
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05/18/2013, Feldman, Rizzo lead Cubs past Mets »»
Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday.
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05/18/2013, Cano homers twice, powers Yanks past Jays »»
Robinson Cano hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid effort by David Phelps and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday.
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05/18/2013, Yankees put Pettitte on DL with strained muscle »»
Andy Pettitte, who left his start early Thursday night, has been placed on the 15-day disabled with a strained left trapezius muscle (upper shoulder/back).
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05/18/2013, Cubs to activate Garza for Tuesday start »»
Matt Garza is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
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05/18/2013, A's left-hander Anderson out for up to 6 weeks »»
Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson could miss up to six weeks after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot.
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05/17/2013, Heyward activated by Braves, in starting lineup »»
Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was activated from the disabled list and is starting against the Dodgers on Friday night, giving manager Fredi Gonzalez his full projected lineup for the first time this season.
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05/17/2013, Washington defends Darvish's pitch count »»
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington found himself having to defend the 130 pitches that he allowed ace Yu Darvish to throw during Thursday night's victory against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.
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05/17/2013, MLB meets with doctor tied to Biogenesis probe »»
Major League Baseball officials met Friday with Dr. Daniel Carpman, an anti-aging doctor whose name appears on forged prescription forms tied to a South Florida clinic suspected as a source of performance-enhancing substances for some players.
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05/17/2013, Cardinals' Westbrook gets injection in elbow »»
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook has received another elbow treatment, the Associated Press has learned, perhaps pushing back his return.
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05/16/2013, Rays place Cy Young winner Price on DL »»
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday placed pitcher David Price on the 15-day disabled list with a left triceps strain.
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NHL Headlines
05/18/2013, NHL fines Sharks $100K for GM's comments »»
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.
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05/18/2013, Sens' Spezza to return Sunday against Pens »»
The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury.
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05/18/2013, Bruins' Redden practices, still questionable »»
Boston Bruins defenseman Wade Redden has returned to practice but says he isn't quite ready to play after missing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers.
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05/18/2013, Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series »»
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
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05/18/2013, Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series »»
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
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05/18/2013, Switzerland stuns Team USA at hockey worlds »»
Reto Berra made 29 saves, and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the world hockey semifinals.
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05/18/2013, Red Wings Even Series With Blackhawks »»
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05/18/2013, Havlat to return to Sharks lineup in Game 3 »»
Veteran winger Martin Havlat of the San Jose Sharks will be in the lineup for Game 3 Saturday night, returning after a five-game injury absence.
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05/18/2013, Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens »»
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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05/18/2013, Canes' Eric Staal to miss 3 months for knee »»
The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.
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05/17/2013, GM: Sharks' Torres won't appeal suspension »»
Raffi Torres, who was suspended for the rest of San Jose's second-round playoff series against Los Angeles, has decided not to appeal, Sharks general manager Doug Wilson announced Friday in a detailed statement.
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05/17/2013, Kings' Kopitar to play Game 3 despite stitches »»
Anze Kopitar won't allow a puck to the face to keep him out of the Los Angeles Kings' title defense.
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05/17/2013, Quenneville among three Jack Adams finalists »»
Joel Quenneville, Bruce Boudreau and Paul MacLean are finalists for the Jack Adams Award, given to the head coach who has contributed most to his team's success.
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05/17/2013, Crosby backs review in delay-of-game penalties »»
Count Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby among those who would like to see the NHL use video replay to confirm the accuracy of delay of game penalties.
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05/17/2013, Caps coach says he can beat up Tortorella »»
Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates takes exception with Rangers coach John Tortorella
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05/16/2013, Caps: Ovechkin played with fracture in foot »»
Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team said Thursday is a hairline fracture in his left foot.
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05/16/2013, Wild's Backstrom has sports hernia surgery »»
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery.
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Golf Headlines
05/18/2013, Uihlein 1 behind leader Tullo at Madeira Islands »»
Mark Tullo of Chile shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Madeira Islands Open.
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05/18/2013, Choi atop LPGA Classic; Nordqvist sets record »»
Chella Choi shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jessica Korda and Anna Nordqvist, the Swede who broke the course record with a 61 in the third round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.
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05/18/2013, Bradley overcomes slow start, still leads Nelson »»
Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship with 2-under 68 in the third round Saturday.
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05/18/2013, Keegan Bradley Maintains Lead »»
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05/18/2013, McDowell advances to Match Play quarters »»
Graeme McDowell reached the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship after knocking out defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts, whose day include the bizarre moment of taking a penalty drop inside a restroom.
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05/18/2013, Venturi, U.S. Open champion and analyst, dies »»
Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.
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05/17/2013, Guan misses Nelson cut after 2nd-round 77 »»
Guan Tianlang missed the cut at the Byron Nelson Championship after shooting a 7-over 77 in the second round Friday.
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05/17/2013, Report: McIlroy to set up management group »»
Two-time major champion Rory McIlroy is leaving Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management to set up his own management group.
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05/17/2013, N. Ireland won't have separate WCup team »»
It turns out Northern Ireland won't have its own team for the World Cup.
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05/17/2013, USGA, R&A near decision on anchoring issue »»
A final resolution to golf's anchored putting issue will be announced at a Tuesday morning news conference conducted jointly by the United States Golf Association and the R&A.
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05/16/2013, Trump to court to oppose Scotland wind farm »»
American tycoon Donald Trump is taking legal action to challenge the Scottish government's decision to approve an offshore wind farm near his luxury golf resort.
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05/16/2013, Tiger-TPC flap: More marshals enter dispute »»
The Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia flap has taken another turn, as two marshals who were working the second hole at the TPC Sawgrass on Saturday dispute the account of two other marshals who accused Woods of lying.
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05/15/2013, Donald finally collects his cow from Japan win »»
Last November, when Luke Donald won the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Japan, he won the usual trophy and the winner's check of course, but he also won a cow.
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05/15/2013, Pepper set to join ESPN golf broadcast team »»
Dottie Pepper will return to television as part of ESPN's broadcast team for next month's U.S. Open.
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05/15/2013, Byron Nelson plots move to Dallas in 2019 »»
The HP Byron Nelson Championship has entered into an agreement with the PGA Tour and the Trinity Forest project that would move the event from Irving to Trinity Forest Golf Course starting in 2019.
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05/13/2013, Byron Nelson: Holes To Watch »»
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05/13/2013, Tiger takes Players as Sergio stumbles late »»
Tiger Woods captured The Players Championship on Sunday at TPC Sawgrass, breaking free for his fourth title of the season after Sergio Garcia stumbled down the stretch.
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Poker Headlines
05/16/2013, The Poker Edge »»
Andrew Feldman speaks to Jason Mercier who recaps his success on the EPT and looks ahead to a full schedule at the WSOP.
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05/14/2013, Mason and Ireland: 5/14 [hr2] »»
Former Laker and new LA D-Fenders coach Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen joins Steve & John to talk about coming back to Los Angeles. Also, Phil Ivey wants his $...
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05/14/2013, Mason and Ireland: 5/14 [hr1] »»
Steve & John discuss professional poker player Phil Ivey suing a casino for not giving him the $12 million he won from them, but the casino says he ch...
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05/14/2013, Steve O'Dwyer wins EPT Grand Final main event »»
The main event at the EPT Grand Final struggled in attendance, but the final table made poker enthusiasts around the world forget about the 20 percent...
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05/08/2013, The Nuts - Poker Player Rankings forApril 2013 »»
The Nuts is a monthly feature that takes a look at the best poker players in the world. This feature aims to produce a list of the best players at the...
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05/06/2013, The Poker Edge 5-6 »»
ESPN.com's Andrew Feldman checks in with Daniel Negreanu while in Monte Carlo to discuss his list of 2013 goals after his APAC Main Event win.
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05/01/2013, Ultimate Poker launches first legal online poker site in Nevada »»
It's been just over two years since the poker world was rocked by "Black Friday" on April 15, 2011. After the Department of Justice indicted 11 key p...
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04/19/2013, Education at the heart of Alex Masek's poker success »»
You may not have heard a lot about Alex Masek, but the six-time WSOP Circuit champion is the player that everyone is chasing this spring
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04/15/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Daniel Negreanu wins main event »»
Daniel Negreanu earned his fifth WSOP bracelet and AU$1 million in the 2013 WSOP Asia Pacific main event.
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04/11/2013, Time for Guillermo Rigondeaux to go all-in against Nonito Donaire »»
Can a reunion with his former trainer take Guillermo Rigondeaux to the top? A win over Nonito Donaire would shut his critics up.
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04/10/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Phil Ivey wins ninth WSOP bracelet »»
Phil Ivey defeated one of the toughest fields at WSOP-APAC in the mixed game event to win his ninth career WSOP bracelet.
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04/09/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Jim Collopy earns first bracelet in PLO event »»
Jim Collopy defeated a small field of 172 players in Event 2 of the WSOP Asia Pacific to win his frist WSOP bracelet and AU$69,662.
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04/09/2013, WSOP Asia-Pacific 2013 - Bryan Piccioli defeats Jonathan Duhamel, Jeremy Ausmus to win first WSOP-APAC bracelet »»
New York's Bryan Piccioli outlasted a final table that included Jonathan Duhamel and Jeremy Ausmus to win the first bracelet in the inaugural World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific.
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04/05/2013, Chas Guldemond wins Shaun White's High Roller Hold 'Em snowboard contest at Heavenly »»
South Lake Tahoe, Calif., local wins Shaun White's High Roller Hold 'Em snowboarding poker contest at Heavenly resort in Lake Tahoe
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04/05/2013, The Nuts - Poker Player Rankings for March 2013 »»
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Autos Headlines
05/18/2013, McMurray, Stenhouse transfer into All-Star race »»
Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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05/18/2013, Racing Live! All-Star »»
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05/18/2013, Brother: Severe pain cause of Trickle's suicide »»
Short-track legend Dick Trickle wouldn't have committed suicide were he not in such severe pain, his brother told ESPN.com on Friday.
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05/17/2013, Ky. Busch wins in Charlotte, ends Truck skid »»
Kyle Busch showed he can still be dominant in the NASCAR Truck Series, even when facing adversity.
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05/17/2013, Edwards notches pole for Sprint All-Star race »»
Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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05/17/2013, Edwards notches pole for Sprint All-Star race »»
Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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05/17/2013, Kyle Busch 'understands' if Kahne retaliates »»
Kyle Busch jokingly says he wouldn't blame Kasey Kahne for intentionally wrecking him in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race -- or any upcoming event.
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05/16/2013, Stolen team trailer leads to Truck Series feud »»
A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR's Truck Series.
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05/16/2013, NASCAR lifts pit speed limit for All-Star race »»
Speeding on pit road is now legal -- at least in qualifying for Saturday's Sprint All-Star race.
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05/13/2013, Kenseth passes Ky. Busch to win Southern 500 »»
Matt Kenseth passed his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps to go to win his first Southern 500 on Saturday night.
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05/12/2013, Kyle Busch wins 5th N'wide race this season »»
Kyle Busch figured it'd be easy to run his own program on the Nationwide Series after all the wins he'd racked up for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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05/10/2013, NASCAR's lack of response peeves Newman »»
Ryan Newman said he has tried to contact NASCAR about his concerns following a late-race accident at Talladega Superspeedway and has not heard from them.
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05/09/2013, Kurt Busch passes rookie test for Indy 500 »»
Kurt Busch has become the first driver this year to pass rookie orientation for the Indianapolis 500.
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05/08/2013, Penske crew suspensions reduced on appeal »»
Penske Racing won a partial victory Tuesday in its final appeal to have penalties against the Sprint Cup teams of Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano overturned or reduced.
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05/08/2013, Panel sides with Gibbs Racing, reduces penalty »»
A NASCAR appeals panel sided with Joe Gibbs Racing on Wednesday and eased some of the penalties imposed for having an illegal part in Matt Kenseth's race-winning engine at Kansas last month.
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05/07/2013, Keselowski sorry for Twitter rant on Ragan »»
Reigning Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski apologized publicly Tuesday for his Twitter rant following David Ragan's victory at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Tennis Headlines
05/18/2013, Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final »»
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.
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05/17/2013, US Open tennis exclusively on ESPN in '15 »»
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will be aired exclusively on ESPN networks beginning with the 2015 tournament.
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05/17/2013, Sharapova withdraws prior to quarter in Rome »»
Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.
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05/16/2013, Nadal whips Wawrinka to win 5th title of year »»
Rafael Nadal won his fifth title since returning from a knee injury by beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 Sunday for the Madrid Open championship.
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05/16/2013, Serena subdues Sharapova for 50th career title »»
Serena Williams is still No. 1, and has No. 50 to go along with it.
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05/15/2013, Murray says he's doubtful for French Open »»
Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.
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05/15/2013, ITF: Brazilian player served doping suspension »»
The ITF says Brazilian tennis player Fernando Romboli has completed an 8.5-month suspension for a doping violation.
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05/14/2013, Garber: Unvarnished Connors back in spotlight »»
Are today's rivalries soft? Are the players more interested in the size of their bank accounts? Jimmy Connors thinks so.
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05/14/2013, Tomic father's Madrid hearing delayed until Oct. »»
A Madrid court has postponed the trial of the father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic because the victim of an alleged assault was unable to attend a hearing.
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05/13/2013, Howard: Jimmy Connors won't go quietly »»
Jimmy Connors is exactly who we thought he was. His book is a more detailed explanation. But he is not seeking exoneration.
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05/12/2013, Rovello, men's tennis player at Oregon, drowns »»
The University of Oregon says that tennis player Alex Rovello died in a diving accident Saturday at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest.
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05/08/2013, Singapore to host WTA finale from 2014-18 »»
Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million.
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05/06/2013, Venus, Roddick join WTT ownership group »»
Venus Williams and Andy Roddick were just kids when they got their first taste of World Team Tennis.
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05/05/2013, Wawrinka claims 4th title with Portugal win »»
Stanislas Wawrinka won the Portugal Open by beating top-seeded David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4 in Sunday's final.
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05/05/2013, Haas tops Kohlschreiber to win BMW Open »»
Tommy Haas won the BMW Open for the first time in his 10th attempt.
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05/04/2013, Rogers wins French Open wild card from USTA »»
Shelby Rogers of Charleston, S.C., gets a chance to make her debut in the French Open's main draw after earning a wild card from the U.S. Tennis Association based on clay-court results on the USTA Pro Circuit.
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04/29/2013, Nadal to join Federer at Swiss Indoors lineup »»
Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play at Roger Federer's hometown tournament for the first time in nine years.
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Boxing Headlines
05/18/2013, MTR: Mosley-Cano Preview »»
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05/17/2013, Purdy fails to make weight for Alexander fight »»
Lee Purdy of England failed to make the 147-pound weight limit at Friday's weigh-in, one day before he was scheduled to challenge welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander of St. Louis on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J..
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05/17/2013, Jones beats Lebedev, wins cruiserweight belt »»
Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.
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05/17/2013, Povetkin stops Wawrzyk to retain WBA belt »»
Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.
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05/15/2013, Prospect Love fails drug test after Rosado fight »»
Middleweight prospect J'Leon Love failed a drug test following his controversial 10-round unanimous decision win against Gabriel Rosado on May 4.
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05/15/2013, SI: Mayweather top-paid U.S. athlete in '13 »»
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second straight year.
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05/15/2013, British medalist Campbell set for pro debut »»
Luke Campbell, who became the first British boxer to win a bantamweight Olympic gold medal in more than 100 years in London last summer, will make his professional debut July 13.
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05/15/2013, Guerrero pleads to lesser charge in N.Y. court »»
Welterweight contender Robert Guerrero, facing up to four years in prison for carrying an unloaded gun in a New York airport, had his case dismissed on Tuesday after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in New York State Supreme Court for Queens County.
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05/14/2013, Arreola had surgery to fix badly broken nose »»
Heavyweight contender Cristobal Arreola, who suffered a badly broken nose in his loss to Bermane Stiverne last month, underwent surgery on Friday and had stents removed from the nose on Monday.
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05/14/2013, Haye injures hand; June fight vs. Charr off »»
Former heavyweight titlist David Haye, due to face former title challenger Manuel Charr on June 29 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, withdrew from the bout on Tuesday, citing a left hand injury.
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05/13/2013, Figueroa returns to S. Antonio to fight Arakawa »»
Lightweight Omar Figueroa will return to San Antonio to face Japan's Nihito Arakawa for a vacant interim title on July 27, Golden Boy told ESPN.com on Monday night.
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05/13/2013, Zou set to headline July 27 card in Macau »»
Top Rank chairman Bob Arum will keep racking up the frequent-flier miles with trips to Macau now that his company has scheduled its second boxing card in the Chinese casino region for July 27.
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05/12/2013, Darchinyan crushes Gallo with 4th-round KO »»
Former two-division world champion Vic Darchinyan knocked out Javier Gallo in the fourth round Saturday.


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05/12/2013, Hernandez retains WBC light flyweight title »»
Adrian Hernandez defeated Nicaraguan Yader Cardozo by unanimous decision on Saturday night to retain the WBC light flyweight title.
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05/11/2013, Burns keeps WBO title after Gonzalez retires »»
Ricky Burns kept his minor WBO lightweight belt when unbeaten challenger Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico retired after the ninth round on Saturday.
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05/11/2013, McDonnell wins vacant IBF bantamweight title »»
Jamie McDonnell won the vacant IBF bantamweight title when he edged the previously unbeaten Julio Ceja with a controversial majority decision in his home ring on Saturday.
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Soccer Headlines
05/17/2013, Simeone: Atletico no longer fear Real »»
Atletico boss Diego Simeone is confident his side have "lost their fear" of rivals Real Madrid after a stirring comeback to claim a 2-1 win in the Copa del Rey final on Friday.
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05/17/2013, Mourinho: Atletico 'lucky' to win Copa final »»
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho claims Atletico Madrid were "lucky" to lift the Copa del Rey trophy after a 2-1 victory in the final at the Bernabeu on Friday night, but admitted the defeat capped off "the worst season" of his managerial career.
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05/17/2013, Wigan Athletic set for mass player exodus »»
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05/17/2013, Scottish clubs back 42-team merger »»
Scottish league reconstruction plans are inching closer to becoming a reality after Football League clubs agreed on a number of issues at a meeting at Hampden Park.
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05/17/2013, Ferguson, Bale win Premier Lge awards »»
Sir Alex Ferguson has picked up the Premier League's Manager of the Season award, with Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale being named Player of the Season.
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05/17/2013, Copa del Rey: Ronaldo red as Atletico win Cup »»
Copa del Rey: Ronaldo red as Atletico win Cup
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05/17/2013, Van Persie: United have the support of Manchester »»
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes Monday's Premier League trophy parade proves his side have the dominant share of fans in the city.
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05/17/2013, Beckham to play for PSG against Brest »»
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed David Beckham will play in Paris Saint-Germain's final home game this weekend.
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05/17/2013, Our door is open, PSG tell Beckham »»
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has told David Beckham "the door is open" as the former England midfielder ponders his future following his decision to retire from playing.
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05/17/2013, Villa Park primed for third-place play-off »»
The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26.
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05/17/2013, Newcastle not after Rooney this summer »»
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05/17/2013, 'A British king abdicates': World's media on Becks »»
The reaction from media across the globe to news of David Beckham's retirement from football showed just how far the former England captain's fame stretched far beyond his own country.
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College Basketball Headlines
05/18/2013, Report: Coach K considering Team USA return »»
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.


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05/17/2013, Stoudamire back at Arizona as assistant coach »»
Damon Stoudamire was one of most popular players in Arizona history, an electrifying, high-scoring guard with a cool nickname.
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05/17/2013, Ex-coach Alford, New Mexico agree on buyout »»
The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout.
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05/17/2013, Washington's Wilcox undergoes foot surgery »»
Washington guard C.J. Wilcox has undergone surgery on his left foot to stabilize a stress fracture that bothered him for much of his junior season.
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05/17/2013, Kansas St. adds former Hoyas forward Bolden »»
Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.
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05/17/2013, Freshman Impact: Memphis »»
With a top recruiting class and three senior guards, are Tigers a top-15 team?
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05/16/2013, Chicago announces plans for new DePaul arena »»
After more than three decades spent playing in the suburbs, DePaul basketball is finally getting its own place in the city.
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05/16/2013, Swofford: ACC mulls playing at MSG, Barclays »»
The ACC is "thoroughly investigating" playing its men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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05/16/2013, Gordon transferring from Arizona St. to Indiana »»
Evan Gordon is coming home.
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05/16/2013, Rutgers hires Louisville's Hermann as AD »»
Rutgers has hired Louisville senior associate athletic director Julie Hermann as its new athletic director.
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05/15/2013, Penn State G Marshall forgoing final season »»
Penn State guard Jermaine Marshall, the team's second-leading scorer, is foregoing his senior year of eligibility to pursue a professional career overseas.
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05/15/2013, Minnesota sophomore Coleman to transfer »»
Minnesota sophomore guard Joe Coleman was granted his release from his scholarship on Wednesday, according to the university.
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05/15/2013, Florida PG Ogbueze transfers to Charlotte »»
Charlotte head coach Alan Major has announced that point guard Braxton Ogbueze has transferred from Florida to play for the 49ers.
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05/15/2013, No. 1 prospect Wiggins chooses Jayhawks »»
Top basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins is headed to Kansas.
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05/14/2013, Source: Baylor G Rose transferring from school »»
For the second time this week, a Baylor Bears player has decided to transfer. A source told ESPN.com that point guard L.J. Rose asked for and was granted his release during a meeting with head coach Scott Drew on Tuesday afternoon.
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05/14/2013, Hurricanes add Ohio JUCO transfer Kelly »»
Junior college transfer James Kelly signed a national letter of intent with the Miami Hurricanes, giving coach Jim Larranaga seven new players after winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title last season.
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College Football Headlines
05/18/2013, Sources: Oklahoma St. limits QB Lunt's options »»
Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt's release will not allow him to transfer to Southern Miss, Tennessee or Vanderbilt, according to several people briefed on the decision.
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05/17/2013, EMU coach to skydive as bathroom fundraiser »»
The Eastern Michigan Eagles need new bathrooms, and coach Ron English is ready to jump out of a plane to get them.
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05/17/2013, Luginbill: Twitter mailbag »»
With Twitter questions on everything from player rankings updates to Drake Harris and Marcelys Jones moving up to West Coast bias, Tom Luginbill answers them all.
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05/16/2013, Saban: 'Devil' words 'terribly disappointing' »»
Alabama coach Nick Saban responded Thursday to critical comments by a former assistant coach, calling Tim Davis' words "terribly disappointing."
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05/16/2013, Running back Richardson will leave Virginia »»
Virginia coach Mike London says junior running back Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer.
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05/16/2013, For Irish, may be BCS or bust for bowl spot »»
If Notre Dame does not qualify for a BCS bowl in 2013 and there are 70 bowl-eligible teams to fill all 35 bowls, the Fighting Irish could be left without a bowl.
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05/16/2013, Rutgers hires Louisville's Hermann as AD »»
Rutgers has hired Louisville senior associate athletic director Julie Hermann as its new athletic director.
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05/16/2013, Colorado QB, ex-OL charged with assault »»
Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb and former Buffaloes offensive lineman Alexander Lewis were both charged with second-degree assault on Wednesday after prosecutors alleged they knocked a man unconscious in a weekend brawl.
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05/16/2013, PSU defends medical changes after report »»
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien fervently disputes suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.
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05/16/2013, Michigan's Hoke: Irish 'chickening out' of rivalry »»
Michigan coach Brady Hoke took issue Monday with the way Notre Dame pulled out of its annual football rivalry game with the Wolverines.
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05/15/2013, ACC coaches want in on picking playoff's 4 »»
ACC coaches are in favor of having the coaches' poll be a part of the criteria used by the selection committee to determine the four teams in the College Football Playoff.
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05/15/2013, TCU suspends star DE Fields first 2 games »»
TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of 2013.
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05/14/2013, Hawaii drops name change; 'Rainbow' stays »»
Hawaii's athletic department is scrapping a plan to drop the word "Rainbow" from its men's teams' nicknames.
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05/14/2013, Pitt AD hopeful series with PSU can resume »»
Pittsburgh's annual rivalry with Penn State ended in 2000, but Pitt athletic director Steve Pederson said he is "very optimistic" the series will be renewed.
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05/13/2013, Sources: ACC favors Russell Athletic Bowl »»
The Russell Athletic Bowl is the leading candidate to get the ACC's top team after the Orange Bowl in the league's new bowl lineup beginning in 2014, sources said.
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05/13/2013, Auburn committee completes review of athletics »»
A six-person committee has completed its review of Auburn's athletic department, and expressed confidence that athletic director Jay Jacobs can make needed fixes.
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College Sports Headlines
05/18/2013, No. 1 Syracuse rallies late to win in lax quarters »»
Steve Mock scored seven goals and Rob Pannell added two goals and six assists, and unseeded Cornell routed third-seeded Ohio State 16-6 in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals Saturday.
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05/17/2013, WCC extends deal with commish Zaninovich »»
West Coast Conference Commissioner Jamie Zaninovich has received a three-year contract extension that takes him through May 31, 2017.
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05/16/2013, Martin, first black athlete in SEC, dies at 66 »»
Tulane says former baseball player Stephen Martin Sr., the first black athlete to play any varsity sport in the Southeastern Conference, has died at age 66.
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05/16/2013, Rutgers hires Louisville's Hermann as AD »»
Rutgers has hired Louisville senior associate athletic director Julie Hermann as its new athletic director.
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05/14/2013, Hawaii drops name change; 'Rainbow' stays »»
Hawaii's athletic department is scrapping a plan to drop the word "Rainbow" from its men's teams' nicknames.
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05/13/2013, Virginia softball coach resigns after six seasons »»
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage says softball coach Eileen Schmidt has resigned.
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05/12/2013, NCAA softball tournament has 11 from SEC »»
Among the 64 teams competing in the NCAA softball tournament are 11 from the Southeastern Conference.
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05/12/2013, Rovello, men's tennis player at Oregon, drowns »»
The University of Oregon says that tennis player Alex Rovello died in a diving accident Saturday at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest.
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05/12/2013, Bethune-Cookman sweeps PGA Minority titles »»
Bethune-Cookman rallied to win the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship on Sunday, and the Wildcats took their record 10th women's title on the first hole of a playoff with Texas-Pan American.
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05/09/2013, Hofstra's Galati ties mark with 5th perfect game »»
Hofstra's Olivia Galati tied an NCAA Division I record by pitching her fifth career perfect game, and the Pride beat James Madison 8-0 Thursday to advance to the Colonial Athletic Association championship.
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05/08/2013, Arizona St. ditches new Sparky for newer one »»
Arizona State's initial unveiling of its upgraded mascot was part news conference, part show, Sparky stalking around and pumping his fists in front of a honeycombed backdrop, surrounded by cheerleaders and a marching band.
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05/08/2013, NCAA: Athlete gambling down; concerns remain »»
Wagering among male athletes is down nearly 10 percent from 2008, though concerns remain over the increased use of social media and technology for betting, according to the latest NCAA report on gambling.
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05/08/2013, CWS replay expands to include OF line calls »»
The use of video replay will be expanded at next month's College World Series to give umpires the ability to take a second look at a ball hit down an outfield line to determine if it's fair or foul.
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05/08/2013, Atlantic 10 adds Davidson for 2014-15 season »»
The Atlantic 10 will add Davidson for the 2014-15 season, conference commissioner Bernadette McGlade has confirmed.
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05/07/2013, Oakland leaving Summit to join Horizon League »»
Oakland University is moving to the Horizon League, giving the conference a second school from the state of Michigan.
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