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Warriors GM: 'Sense of desperation has passed'

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:23 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The turnaround has taken place. The total transformation might not be far away.

Ed Reed, Brian Cushing miss Texans' spring workout

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:48:38 -0400

HOUSTON - Safety Ed Reed missed the Houston Texans' first spring workout on Monday as he recovers from hip surgery in Colorado.

Rangers turn Lowe loose to make room for Lindblom

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:34 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment Monday, clearing the way for Josh Lindblom to make his first career major league start against Oakland.

Rangers RHP Lewis: No timetable after rehab start

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:05 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis says he isn't ready to get big league hitters out, and isn't sure when he will be.

Carlos Ruiz to go on DL; Howard is day to day

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:34 -0400

MIAMI - Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and first baseman Ryan Howard is day to day with a sore left knee.

Lions WR Johnson confirms he had injured fingers

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:25 -0400

ALLEN PARK, Michigan - Calvin Johnson is downplaying whatever was wrong with his fingers last year.

Red Sox activate RHP Andrew Bailey

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:15 -0400

CHICAGO - The Boston Red Sox have activated relief pitcher Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list before their game Monday against the Chicago White Sox.

Schiano reiterates Freeman is Bucs QB

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:12:09 -0400

TAMPA, Florida - Josh Freeman is back on the practice field, feeling good about himself and the future of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

West (leg) misses Pacers practice, expects to play

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:05 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg.

Odorizzi makes Rays debut, but Blue Jays win 7-5

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:57:55 -0400

TORONTO - Jake Odorizzi was just a little too fired up in the first inning of his season debut.

Knicks say they need time, not an overhaul

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:44 -0400

GREENBURGH, New York - Some of the players were old, though the New York Knicks say their team is young in its development.

Ducks' Beauchemin has reconstructive knee surgery

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:31 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee.

Redskins' training facility a 'field of dreams'

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:42:16 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Move-in day isn't for almost two months, but Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said Richmond and its many partners have succeeded in building his team its "field of dreams."

Jaguars RB Jones-Drew working out in South Florida

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:09 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Maurice Jones-Drew has gone south for the summer - again.

A-Rod increases on-field work in injury rehab

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:33:38 -0400

TAMPA, Florida - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez started his third week of on-field work by adding defensive drills and hitting in a cage.

USA Football survey shows few youth concussions

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:12 -0400

BOSTON - Fewer than 4 percent of youth players surveyed in a USA Football-sanctioned study suffered concussions in the 10 leagues examined.

Defender Mats Hummels on the mend for Wembley

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:17:05 -0400

DORTMUND, Germany - Borussia Dortmund's central defender Mats Hummels is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time to play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:24:53 -0400

BOSTON - The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:35 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:30:31 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera's first two home runs of the game put Detroit in control.

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:08:43 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:11:16 -0400

OTTAWA - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

Rangers put Kinsler on DL, recall Profar

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:26:23 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Top prospect Jurickson Profar will get most of the playing time at second base for the Texas Rangers while Ian Kinsler is on the 15-day disabled list with bruised ribs.

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:20 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game interleague series against first-place Atlanta on Monday, things could quickly get out of hand if they don't rediscover their offense.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:12 -0400

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season, edging Tottenham for fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, while Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.