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Goodell: Kraft made his own decision not to appeal

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 2:55pm
At the conclusion of the NFL spring owners meetings on Wednesday, commissioner Roger Goodell said Robert Kraft's decision not to appeal the penalties from the Deflategate investigation was the initiative of the New England Patriots' owner alone.

L.A. could be Super Bowl candidate for 2020

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 2:19pm
Los Angeles will be considered a potential host city for Super Bowl LIV in 2020 if there is an NFL team playing in a new stadium by then, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

Babcock to coach Maple Leafs

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 2:16pm
Mike Babcock bolted Detroit for a record eight-year deal that could be worth up to $50 million from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Can 'obese' athletes cut it at the top?

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 2:05pm
In an era where top athletes obsess over body fat and favor kale smoothies over traditional pregame pasta, C.C. Sabathia and Glen "Big Baby" Davis are two of a handful of professional athletes thriving in spite of their girth.

Warriors outlast Rockets to take Game 1

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 11:15am
Point guard Stephen Curry scored seven of his game-high 34 points during a critical 11-point flurry late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, lifting the Golden State Warriors to a 110-106 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Lewis Hamilton signs contract with Mercedes

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:47am
World champion and man to beat this season in Formula One, Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team sent out a warning to their rivals Wednesday that they intend to keep "making history."

MLB roundup: Cards' Wacha improves to 6-0

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 1:59am
Michael Wacha remained undefeated by throwing seven strong innings, and Randal Grichuk drove in three runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 10-2 rout of the New York Mets on Tuesday.

Blackhawks beat Ducks 3-2 in 3OT to even series

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 1:48am
The Chicago Blackhawks struck back to even the Western Conference finals 1-1 with the Anaheim Ducks, winning a war of attrition with a 3-2 triple overtime victory at the Honda Center on Tuesday.

Timberwolves win NBA draft lottery

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 12:54am
For the first time since 2004, the team with the worst record in the NBA landed the first pick in the ensuing draft, as the Minnesota Timberwolves won the draft lottery Tuesday.

Brewers go back-to-back-to-back in win over Tigers

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 11:05pm
Pitcher Jimmy Nelson allows one run over eight innings of work

Source: Hernandez involved in prison fight

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 9:47pm
Convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez is in trouble once again, getting mixed up in a prison fight, a law enforcement source with knowledge of the incident said Tuesday.

Germantown boys basketball coach suddenly resigns

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 7:01pm
He's considered one of the best high school basketball coaches in the state, but Steve Showalter surprised everyone when he resigned Monday from Germantown High School.

Report: NFL moves back extra-point kicks

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 5:37pm
The NFL is moving back extra-point kicks from the 2-yard line to the 15, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Patriots owner accepts Deflategate punishment

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 1:41pm
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Tuesday that he will not appeal the punishment handed down to him by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the controversy known as "Deflategate."

Reports: Oilers to hire McLellan as next coach

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 11:10am
Former San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan is expected to be hired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

Cubs ship C Castillo to Mariners

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 11:09am
Catcher Wellington Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, relieving a surplus at the position on the Chicago Cubs' roster.

Tigers RHP Verlander sees value in rehab start

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:53am
Looks like Justin Verlander has changed his mind about the value of a rehab start prior to his return to the active Detroit Tigers roster.

Report: Pelicans targeting Gentry

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:35am
The next coach of the New Orleans Pelicans will have the luxury of having Anthony Davis on his team. According to reports, that lucky coach might be Golden State assistant Alvin Gentry.

LHP Bruce Chen retires at 37

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:11am
Veteran left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen announced his retirement Monday via Twitter.

Hinchcliffe hospitalized after Indy wreck

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:02am
IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe was awake and out of surgery after being hospitalized Monday when his car crashed into the wall during practice for the Indianapolis 500 causing the back end to burst into flames.

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