Professional sports

Backcourt spurs San Antonio
May 9, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs’ Big Three congregated around the scorer’s table during a timeout in the fourth quarter, not long before they put the game away for good.
James still cold; Cavs fall
May 9, 2008
Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland.
Mormon Jazz owner to skip Sunday game
May 9, 2008
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller says he won’t attend Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals because it’s being played on a Sunday.
American League Roundup: Yanks’ power dooms Indians
May 9, 2008
Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connectings. Mike Mussina (5-3) won his fourth straight start and earned his 255th career victory.
National League Roundup: Pirates complete sweep of Giants
May 9, 2008
Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and Pittsburgh rallied to beat San Francisco for a three-game sweep.
Garcia tops at Players
Opening 66 good for two-stroke lead
May 9, 2008
Sergio Garcia put together his third straight impressive round at The Players Championship. The first two gave him a runner-up finish last year. The 6-under 66 on Thursday was only a strong start.
Cabrera shuts down K.C., 4-1
May 9, 2008
This was the guy who led the American League in losses last year? Actually, no, say Daniel Cabrera’s manager and teammates.
Magic rout Pistons; Lakers prevail
May 8, 2008
Rashard Lewis was due for a breakout game. It couldn’t have come at a better time for the Orlando Magic.
New rule helps NBA Draft hopefuls
May 8, 2008
It should come as no surprise 69 college underclassmen have declared for the 2008 NBA Draft as compared to 58 a year ago.
Twin hits for cycle vs. Sox
May 8, 2008
Carlos Gomez became the first Twins player since Kirby Puckett 22 years ago to hit for the cycle.
Commentary: Sox should be feeling ashamed
May 8, 2008
Major League Baseball has a problem. Apparently, they think it is OK to demean 50 percent of the population. Apparently, they think it is OK that seven days before Mother’s Day, one of their teams featured a vulgar and sexist shrine — complete with blow-up dolls and baseball bats — in its clubhouse.
Churchill Downs fans move on
Plans to honor Eight Belles yet to be finalized
May 8, 2008
Frank Daniels stood outside the paddock at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, thinking about the first race of the day while watching a rebroadcast of the Kentucky Derby on a big screen.
Kansas City rolls over Angels, 9-4
May 8, 2008
With an umpire behind the plate that has given him bad dreams, Zack Greinke was nervous.
Angels DH evasive about power surge
May 7, 2008
Exactly what brought Garret Anderson out of a frightful early-season slump and put him on a power surge remains a mystery.
Sports Museum full of goodies
Opening today, New York building dedicated to sports memorabilia
May 7, 2008
The elevator ride to the first exhibit at the new Sports Museum of America sets the tone.

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