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Lightning look to rebound in Game 2

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:12pm
After winning a franchise-best 32 home games during the regular season, Tampa Bay let a third-period lead slip away in the opener of the Stanley Cup final against Chicago.

Cavs lose Irving to fractured kneecap

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:53pm
Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt said earlier Friday he was "very concerned" about Kyrie Irving, and his worst fears were realized when the team announced the point guard is out with a fractured left kneecap.

Ambidextrous pitcher makes big league debut for Athletics

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:33pm
The Oakland Athletics called up ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte Friday and inserted him into his first major league game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. He worked a scoreless seventh inning.

Woman struck by bat has 'life-threatening injuries'

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 9:24pm
A woman struck by a piece of a baseball bat at Boston's Fenway Park on Friday night suffered "life-threatening" injuries, Boston police spokesman David Estrada said. The incident happened during the second inning of the Red Sox game against the Oaklan...

Milwaukee Common Council holds first discussion on arena

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 5:57pm
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says an investment into a new Bucks arena will pay dividends to the city.

Triple Crown try: Can American Pharoah do it?

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 2:57pm
Jockey Victor Espinoza has been here before. Twice, in fact.

The best bet for American Pharoah? Hang onto those tickets

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 2:27pm
If American Pharoah becomes the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years Saturday, holding onto the winning ticket is probably the best thing to do.

Astros plan to level Tal's Hill

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 12:18pm
Conceptual plans for the proposed renovations to the center field area at Minute Maid Park following the 2015 season include the removal of Tal's Hill, the Houston Astros announced Thursday.

Love reiterates desire to win with Cavs next season

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 12:05pm
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love, watching the NBA Finals from the sidelines because of season-ending surgery on his shoulder, is not wavering about being back in Cleveland next season.

Calipari: No regrets about passing on Cavs

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 12:03pm
Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari, who almost became the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers last summer, said he is not wasting time thinking about what could've been with the Cavs.

NCAA charges UNC with lack of institutional control

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:54am
The University of North Carolina released the Notice of Allegations from the NCAA on Thursday in which the school was charged with a lack of institutional control, among five Level 1 charges.

Son of Broncos' owner charged with domestic violence

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:49am
Just a long pass away from the practice field where the Denver Broncos completed their second week of OTAs on Thursday, a potential future owner of the Broncos was arrested on charges of domestic violence harassment and interference with a phone call.

NHL notebook: Committee recommends limited challenges on goals

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:46am
The NHL/NHL Players Association Competition Committee met Thursday and recommended a limited coach's challenge on scoring plays.

French Open 2015: Wawrinka reaches final

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:40am
Stan Wawrinka won't be Mr. Popular in France. At least not on Friday. Wawrinka reached a second grand slam final and once again broke French hearts by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 (1/7) 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 in blistering heat at Roland Garros. It wa...

Senators: Government shouldn't pay NFL to honor troops

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:55am
Honoring U.S. troops at National Football League games should be done out of a sense of patriotism, not a quest for profit, says a bipartisan group of senators who are moving to ban the use of taxpayer dollars for the practice.

Big money at the Belmont Stakes

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:44am
American Pharoah heads to Belmont Saturday in a bid for horse racing's coveted Triple Crown, an honor that hasn't been bestowed on a racehorse in 37 years. Here's a look at the numbers behind the big race.

NBA Finals: Under Armour 1, Nike 0

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:39am
The NBA Finals aren't just a matchup of LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors. It's also a battle between athletic apparel giants Nike and Under Armour.

Von Miller: Broncos enforce 'no farting' policy

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:38am
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller told a reporter that the team fines players for flatulence.

Cycling's hour record 'is made for Wiggins'

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:24am
"The hour record demands a total effort, permanent and intense, one that's not possible to compare to any other. I will never try it again." If the greatest cyclist in history says something is too tough, then you better believe it. Eddy Merckx, known ...

Ireland: FIFA paid millions to avoid lawsuit over botched call

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:21am
The head of Ireland's Football Association says FIFA gave it a confidential payout to avoid legal action after Ireland's controversial loss to France in a 2009 World Cup playoff.

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