No choke: Pacers guard Lance Stephenson apologizes for "choking" gesture at LeBron James

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers reserve guard Lance Stephenson apologized for making a choking...

Team Penske returns to front of Indianapolis 500 as Briscoe makes daring pole-winning run

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the...

Spurs rally from 24-point deficit to beat Clippers 96-86, go up 3-0 in second-round series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third...

Drogba's drama key to ending Chelsea's quest for Champions League glory against Bayern Munich

MUNICH (AP) — When Didier Drogba completed Chelsea's quest for a Champions League title on...

Down 2-0, Clippers facing tough task at home against streaking Spurs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the...

Dufner hangs onto the Nelson lead going into final round, stroke ahead of trio of players

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Nine players had or shared the lead during the third round of the Byron...

Hawks keeping Larry Drew as coach for 2012-13 season despite 1st-round loss in playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have committed to Larry Drew for one more season.

Dressed for success: In Lingerie wins $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico for 3rd win 4 races

BALTIMORE (AP) — As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes,...

Dressed for success: In Lingerie wins $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico for 3rd win 4 races

BALTIMORE (AP) — As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes,...

Hawks keeping Larry Drew as coach for 2012-13 season despite 1st-round loss in playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — Larry Drew is returning for his third season as the Atlanta Hawks' coach...

Saints GM Loomis says 'the magnitude' of Brees' extension has slowed negotiations

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew...

Saints GM Loomis says 'the magnitude' of Brees' extension has slowed negotiations

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew...

Miami Heat cancel practice, media session 1 day after blowout loss in Game 3 to Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day...

Cubs RHP Kerry Wood, famous for his 20K game as a rookie, retires after 13-plus seasons

CHICAGO (AP) — Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on...

Drogba seals penalty shootout win for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in Champions League final

MUNICH (AP) — You can't keep Didier Drogba down.

Women's Professional Soccer league folds after 3 seasons; league already dropped 2012 season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Women's Professional Soccer league is folding after three seasons.

Cooler Heat: Miami guard Dwyane Wade says team has moved on from Game 3 loss, spat with coach

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Refreshed in body and spirit, the Miami Heat returned to practice reunited...

SMU fires athletic director Steve Orsini, school president says change was needed

DALLAS (AP) — SMU athletic director Steve Orsini was fired Thursday, just four weeks after...

Old Dominion latest to leave CAA; Monarchs heading to Conference USA after next season

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — It only took football three years to become king at Old Dominion.

Dufner hangs onto the Nelson lead going into final round, stroke ahead of trio of players

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Nine players had or shared the lead during the third round of the Byron...

Former Indy winner Scott Dixon jumps to top of speed chart at Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon turned turning the fastest Thursday lap in practice for the...

College athlete advocates predicting long fight before NCAA transfer rules are eased, if ever

The NCAA is examining transfer rules after a spate of high-profile cases that has critics saying too...

Edmonton Oilers say Tom Renney will not return as coach

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a new coach after deciding to...

After week of discussions, Jay Penske's team finally finds engines for 2 cars

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jay Penske risked his whole Indianapolis 500 race program on finding two...

With Giants still blocking San Jose ballpark, Selig leaves open possibility of A's move

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to...

Bud Selig leaves open possibility of A's move; owner Lew Wolff says focus still on San Jose

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Lew Wolff to decide whether to...

Torch relay for 2012 London Olympics begins its journey

LAND'S END, England (AP) — British sailing hero Ben Ainslie kicked off the torch relay for the...

Brees criticizes Saints' lack of communication, lack of urgency in contract talks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is...

Brees criticizes Saints' lack of communication, lack of urgency in contract talks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees says he's frustrated by a lack of communication with the New...

Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations, affirms opposition to gay marriage

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he...

Castroneves jumps to top of speed chart with fastest practice lap of week at Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has put himself...

Small study links veterans' blast injuries with risk of later brain disease found in athletes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small study raises more concern about the long-term consequences of the...

Oceanside police say Junior Seau's garage burglarized days after linebacker's suicide

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's home days after the...

Dufner hangs onto the Nelson lead going into final round, stroke ahead of trio of players

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Nine players had or shared the lead during the third round of the Byron...

Soccer star Beckham to bring Olympic torch to UK

LONDON (AP) — Organizers of the 2012 Olympics say soccer star David Beckham is bringing the...

Flyweight Marlen Esparza becomes 1st US female boxer to qualify for London Olympics

NEW YORK (AP) — Flyweight Marlen Esparza has become the first American female boxer to qualify...

Gov., RI officials meet with Curt Schilling about his video game company after missed payment

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling briefed Rhode Island Gov....

Los Angeles Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher after awful offensive start

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher on Tuesday...

Carter's hat trick helps Kings take control of West finals with 4-0 win over Coyotes

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come with everything...

Obama jokes about Beckham's age, celebrates Galaxy's MLS Cup at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is ribbing soccer star David Beckham over his age and...

Doctor: Bulls' Derrick Rose out 8-12 months after knee injury but could return sooner

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose faces a recovery of eight months to a year in...

Derby winner I'll Have Another gets day of rest while trainer soaks in sites of Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — Four days before the Preakness, I'll Have Another trainer Doug O'Neill was...

Syrian Olympic officials say 10 athletes from country will compete at London Games

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The president of the Syrian Olympic Committee says the war-torn country...

Adam Dunn's not done in Chicago, already has more long balls than last season with White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Dunn has driven last season behind him the best way he knows how. With his...

Brazil dismisses problem with stadium construction, says Salvador will be ready for Confed Cup

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's sports minister is dismissing delays in stadium construction for the...

Derby winner I'll Have Another gets day of rest while trainer soaks in sites of Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — The trainer for I'll Have Another is keeping his Kentucky Derby winner off...

VCU leaves CAA, announces move to A-10 hoping to make NCAA appearances a regular occurrence

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — VCU is looking to make the most of its rise to prominence in men's...

Dodgers' Kershaw exchanges brush-back pitches with Diamondbacks' Kennedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aces Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ian Kennedy of the...

Florida State president weighs pros and cons of a possible move from ACC to the Big 12

The president of Florida State University says moving the athletic program from the Atlantic Coast...

Angels OF Torii Hunter goes on restricted list after teenage son arrested in Texas

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Torii Hunter was placed on the Los Angeles Angels' restricted list...