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Grizzlies blow big lead in 104-93 OT loss to Spurs

Sun, 26 May 2013 01:56:49 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Memphis Grizzlies have made a habit of falling behind in series this postseason.

Spurs take 3-0 lead, beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT

Sun, 26 May 2013 01:26:34 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Tim Duncan is doing his very best to get the San Antonio Spurs back to the NBA Finals one more time.

Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:47:46 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Tavis Smiley has stood out in 20 years in broadcasting, and he has no intention of changing his style or substance.

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:27 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:02 -0400

PARIS - David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giving up. Listed as the world's highest-earning athlete for 2013, Beckham's retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it.

Thunder season fades fast after Westbrook injury

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The way Kevin Martin describes it, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the "vision" of a potential championship run the morning they learned All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook would be out for the rest of the postseason.

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:39:35 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs got the added energy Gregg Popovich wanted against the Golden State Warriors and a stellar performance from Tony Parker that they desperately needed.

Curry struggles as Warriors drop Game 5 to Spurs

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:21:24 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Realizing there would be no late comeback even in a series that's already had two of them, Mark Jackson turned his attention to Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:38:31 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Gregg Popovich urged his San Antonio Spurs to raise their energy to almost maniacal levels, because winning the battle on the boards and for loose balls was critical against the athletic Golden State Warriors.

Column: Angels, Dodgers prove money not everything

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:51:16 -0400

Don Mattingly talked about moving furniture around, though the way the Dodgers have played this season there must be a couple of chairs missing in Chavez Ravine. Two six-game losing streaks and sole possession of last place in the National League West isn't exactly what Magic Johnson and company had in mind when they coughed up $2 billion for the team and $215 million for their first opening-day roster.

DERBY RUNNING: Pletcher light, rain, parking

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:25:23 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a field of 19 horses breaking from the starting gates at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

Lakers hopeful Howard chooses free-agent return

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:15:34 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Even after every disappointment in the Los Angeles Lakers' lost season, Kobe Bryant still wants to keep their roster together.

Billy Baldwin fights to save Olympic wrestling

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:17:15 -0400

Wrestling has always been part of actor Billy Baldwin's life.