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Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoops' home

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:20:37 -0400

NORMAN, Oklahoma - Police in Norman are investigating a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops.

Hewitt summoned to appear in South African court

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:15:19 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been served a summons to appear in a South African court following allegations he sexually abused young girls he coached decades ago, prosecutors told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Athletes pursue class action lawsuit against NCAA

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:54:05 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Lawyers for former student athletes are seeking to turn their lawsuit against the NCAA over compensation into a class action representing thousands of collegiate competitors.

Ex-manager Torre's daughter catches falling baby

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:29:04 -0400

NEW YORK - The daughter of former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre made a quick-thinking save Wednesday when she caught a baby who had tumbled off of a second-floor Brooklyn apartment's fire escape, the baseball great has confirmed.

Saunders' WP scores only run in M's loss to Angels

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:51:21 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Joe Saunders has made two starts against the Los Angeles Angels since they traded him in July 2010, and both of them have been absolute gems.

Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-all

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:30:22 -0400

BOSTON - The Blackhawks are heading back to Chicago having regained home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup finals and with a renewed faith in an offense that took more than 120 minutes to push a puck past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask.

Montreal beats Houston to go top of MLS

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:13:22 -0400

MONTREAL - Montreal's Felipe Martins and Marco Di Vaio scored in the first half to give the Impact a 2-0 win over Houston on Wednesday, claiming the outright lead in the Major League Soccer standings.

Uncle: Patriots player had link to homicide victim

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:39:36 -0400

BOSTON - New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship, two days after police first visited the upscale division.

Timbers, Galaxy play to scoreless draw

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:14:08 -0400

CARSON, California - Robbie Keane hit the right post and Landon Donovan had three opportunities inside the Portland box as the Los Angeles Galaxy settled for a 0-0 draw with the Timbers on Wednesday night.

Wilson outdules Saunders, Angels edge Mariners 1-0

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:11:22 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - In a game in which every pitch was critical, the only run scored on a wild pitch. That's all that separated C.J. Wilson and Joe Saunders.

Wilson outdules Saunders, Angels edge Mariners 1-0

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:11:22 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - In a game in which every pitch was critical, the only run scored on a wild pitch. That's all that separated C.J. Wilson and Joe Saunders.

Chara leads in ice time among Cup finalists

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:38:38 -0400

BOSTON - Marian Hossa admitted that watching his team play without him was heartbreaking.

Rask finally has rough game, Blackhawks tie series

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:24:18 -0400

BOSTON - Tuukka Rask dived left, dived right and scrambled in his crease during his toughest night of the playoffs.

Cards foil Jackson's bid for 3rd straight win, 4-1

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:23:35 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Edwin Jackson believes he knows what ailed him at the start of his tenure with the Chicago Cubs.

Morneau homers for Twins in 7-4 win over White Sox

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:12:27 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Justin Morneau watched the ball sail off one of his big swings toward right field, and finally the flight ended in the seats.

Morneau homers for Twins in 7-4 win over White Sox

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:12:27 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Justin Morneau watched the ball sail off one of his big swings toward right field, and finally the flight ended in the seats.

Sale struggles for White Sox in 7-4 loss to Twins

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:09:17 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Chris Sale dodged danger when a sharp comebacker in the second inning grazed his glove, then his arm and finally his chin.

Norris, As hurting after 9-4 loss to Texas

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:06:29 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Derek Norris and the Oakland Athletics were hurting after their latest game with the Texas Rangers.

Doubts over competitiveness of Asia teams at WCup

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:05:34 -0400

SEOUL, South Korea - The confetti has been swept away, the hangovers from the street parties have been slept off, and now that the Asian teams for the 2014 World Cup have been decided, observers are fretting over slipping standards and how the sides will be able to compete with powerful rivals in Brazil.

Weeks, Ramirez homer late, Brewers top Astros 3-1

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:59:27 -0400

HOUSTON - Houston starter Erik Bedard had perhaps his best performance of the season on Wednesday night. When he left in the eighth inning, it quickly fell apart for the Astros.