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Pierce's buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks 103-101
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a play added to the Washington Wizards' offense a day earlier, and it was drawn up for a guy, Paul Pierce, who's been doing this sort of thing for the better part of t…
Fighting back: UFC’s lone mom overcomes tragedy, loss
RUSHFORD, Minn. — Cat Zingano knows pain.
Prep Roundup: Westby baseball starts fast, buries Bangor
COON VALLEY — The Westby High School baseball team got off to a quick start and didn’t let Bangor back into the game as the Norsemen cruised to a 13-1 nonconference victory on Saturday.
Luther sweeps Eau Claire North, moves to 16-0
ONALASKA — The Onalaska Luther High School softball team was locked in all day Saturday as it swept Eau Claire North in a nonconference doubleheader. The Knights jumped out to an early lead in…
From playing trombone to tight end, Backman gets shot with Packers
GREEN BAY — Kennard Backman didn’t have a football in his hands the first time he stepped onto the football field at Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Ga.
Badgers women's golf: Thirteenth-place finish ends NCAA hopes
ST. GEORGE, UTAH — The University of Wisconsin women’s golf team wasn’t among the top six schools advancing to the NCAA championship May 22-27 in Bradenton, Florida.
Pierce's buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks 103-101
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Pierce's banked-in 21-foot jumper at the buzzer gave the Washington Wizards a 103-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, even with an injured John Wall re…
Harper's HR gives Nationals 8-6 win over Braves
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper did it again, extending his remarkable homer streak with a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning that sent the Washington Nationals over the Atlanta Bra…
Golf Capsules
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chris Kirk kept his cool during a rocky patch Saturday and made three straight birdies for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead at The Players Championship…
Hunter continues hot streak in 7-4 win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Torii Hunter continued his torrid stretch with three hits, including a home run, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-4 on Saturday.
Harper's HR gives Nationals 8-6 win over Braves
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper did it again, extending his remarkable homer streak with a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning that sent the Washington Nationals over the Atlanta Bra…
Dodgers-Rockies game postponed due to rain
DENVER (AP) — Wilin Rosario was ready to show off his improved form at first base. He may have to wait a couple more days for the chance — snow, yes, snow is in the forecast.
Mets great Strawberry goes deep with stories of faith
BEAR, Del. — On the night this year’s New York Mets tried to top the 1986 team for the best start in franchise history, the star slugger from that era was again going deep.
Power-packed race gives Penske 1st Grand Prix win at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power came to Indianapolis chasing more than a double. He wants a clean sweep.
Avoiding bullpen burnout: Twins relievers have been busy, effective
CLEVELAND — Bullpen burnout plagued the Twins last year, and their relievers are among the busiest in baseball after the opening month of the 2015 season.
Kirk nudges in front of crowded leaderboard at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chris Kirk bounced back from a rough patch with three straight birdies to take a one-shot lead at The Players Championship going into a final round that is very …
Paul set to play for Clippers in Game 4 against Rockets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul's hamstring injury is showing improvement and he will start for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.
Bulls' Gasol questionable for Game 4 against Cavaliers
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls say forward Pau Gasol is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a strained left hamstring.
Wizards PG John Wall out for Game 3 against Atlanta Hawks
WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star point guard John Wall was inactive for Game 3 of the Washington Wizards' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday because of an inju…
Woods goes wrong direction at Sawgrass
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods felt he needed one good round to close the gap on the leaders at The Players Championship.