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NBA: Spurs thump Grizzlies in series opener

The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday's opening game of the NBA's Western Conference finals.Tony Parker scored 20 points and handed out nine assists for the Spurs, whose stifling defense held Grizzlies' top score...

Updated : 2013.05.20 11:10

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title.“Rafa was just too good today,” Federer said.It tied ...

Updated : 2013.05.20 09:24

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Miami is headed back to the NBA Eastern Conference finals after coming from 11 points down in the second half to beat the Chicago Bulls 94-91 on Wednesday, completing a 4-1 series win.LeBron James sco...

Updated : 2013.05.16 14:23

Djokovic, Serena surge on

ROME (AP) ― Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer appear back on track after early losses in Madrid last week. Serena Williams, meanwhile, is maintaining her dominance.Top-ranked Djokovic quickly overcame an early break to cruise past Spanish qualifier Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3 and second-seede...

Updated : 2013.05.15 20:13

Penguins overwhelm Senators

PITTSBURGH (AP) ― The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins.If they don’t slow down Pittsburgh’s potent power play, they’ll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins.Paul Martin and Chris Kunit...

Updated : 2013.05.15 20:13

Pacers take 3-1 series lead

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ― George Hill scored 26 points and Paul George added 18 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 93-82 victory over the New York Knicks and a 3-1 lead i...

Updated : 2013.05.15 20:13

Bruins rally to eliminate Leafs in OT

BOSTON (AP) ― The Boston Bruins turned back Toronto’s comeback with a rally of their own.Trailing by three goals in the third period and still by two with less than 90 seconds left in their season, ...

Updated : 2013.05.14 19:50

Heat stymie Bulls for 3-1 lead

CHICAGO (AP) ― LeBron James and the Miami Heat didn’t even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life out of them to take a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.Another effort like this will seal it.James scored 27 points and the Heat ...

Updated : 2013.05.14 19:49

Venus loses to Robson in Italy

ROME (AP) ― Beating one of the Williams sisters is an accomplishment any young tennis player should celebrate. Winning consecutive matches against both of them would likely be a career highlight.British teenager Laura Robson faces that task after beating Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 on Monday ...

Updated : 2013.05.14 19:49

S. Korean boxing body regains int’l membership

South Korea’s governing body of amateur boxing has been reinstated as a member federation of the sport’s top international organization, officials here said Monday.The International Boxing Association last week lifted its provisional suspension of membership on the Korean Amateur Boxing ...

Updated : 2013.05.13 20:30

Warriors charge past Spurs to knot series

OAKLAND, California (AP) ― Harrison Barnes had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Stephen Curry scored 22 on an injured left ankle and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the San Antonio Spurs 97-87 in ov...

Updated : 2013.05.13 20:29

Serena Williams & Rafael Nadal win Madrid Open

Serena Williams kept the No. 1, and added No. 50.Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open Sunday to retain her No. 1 ranking and collect her 50th career title, while Rafael Nadal saw off Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 for his fifth title since returning from a kn...

Updated : 2013.05.13 09:21

Federer loses to Nishikori at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) ― The slippery blue clay may be gone, but the Madrid Open continues to produce surprises. Second-ranked Roger Federer was ousted by Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 in Thursday’s third round, leaving Rafael Nadal as the either the clear front-runner for the title or the n...

Updated : 2013.05.10 20:14

British sailor dies when America’s Cup boat upends

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― British Olympic gold medalist Andrew “Bart” Simpson died when the Swedish catamaran training for the America’s Cup capsized in San Francisco Bay on Thursday. Artemis Racing said Simpson, their strategist, died after the boat’s platform trapped him underwater for a...

Updated : 2013.05.10 20:14

Russia shocked by France at ice hockey worlds

HELSINKI (AP) ― Defending world champion Russia lost to France 2-1 on Thursday in one of the biggest upsets in ice hockey history. A team stacked with NHL and KHL players bowed to a group of mainly French league players who ended Russia’s 13-match winning streak at the world championship...

Updated : 2013.05.10 20:14