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Penguins win 15th in row but Crosby hurt

PITTSBURGH (AP) ― Despite losing their captain, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to finish the month unbeaten. Pittsburgh, gearing for a run at the Stanley Cup, welcomed star forward Jarome Iginl...

Updated : 2013.03.31 19:43

Serena beats Sharapova for Sony Open title

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (AP) ― Serena Williams danced to the crowd’s roar, spinning and grinning, hopping and waving, then spinning some more. If her victory celebration on the stadium court seemed ...

Updated : 2013.03.31 19:40

Sharapova reaches Sony Open final for 5th time

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (AP) ― Four-time runner-up Maria Sharapova advanced to another Key Biscayne final by beating Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday at the Sony Open, while Andy Murray reached the...

Updated : 2013.03.29 19:54

Penguins drop Jets 4-0, extend win streak to 14

PITTSBURGH (AP) ― Pascal Dupuis scored twice and Evgeni Malkin had a goal in his return to the lineup, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night for th...

Updated : 2013.03.29 19:54

Ex-basketball coach Kang indicted

EUIJEONGBU (Yonhap News) ― Former professional basketball coach Kang Dong-hee was indicted by prosecutors on Friday on charges of fixing games, officials said. Prosecutors in Euijeongbu, north of Se...

Updated : 2013.03.29 19:54

Pistorius allowed to leave South Africa

PRETORIA (AP) ― Oscar Pistorius could compete at this year’s world championships after a South African judge eased his bail restrictions and ruled Thursday that the athlete, who faces a murder trial ...

Updated : 2013.03.29 19:53

Swimmer Park hopes to write new chapter

INCHEON (Yonhap News) ― South Korean Olympic swimming star Park Tae-hwan said Thursday that he hopes to turn a new chapter in his career now that he’s found a new home. Park joined the Incheon Cit...

Updated : 2013.03.28 19:39

Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago

Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (R) and Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler go for a rebound during the second half at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97. UPI/Brian...

Updated : 2013.03.28 13:58

Roundhouse kick

Roundhouse kicks use the ball or top of the foot to hit an opponent’s body or the side of the face. This kick requires you to turn your body and foot to the side while swinging a bent knee towards ...

Updated : 2013.03.27 20:01

Heat outlast Magic, extend win streak to 27

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) ― Late in the third quarter, the game was tied and the Miami Heat winning streak seemed to be in jeopardy. Then LeBron James got mad. And then the Orlando Magic had no chance....

Updated : 2013.03.26 19:28

Serena rallies for 3-set win at Sony Open

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (AP) ― Serena Williams’ match was more than an hour old Monday before she began providing a soundtrack for her comeback. “Come on!” she shouted at her fist through gritted ...

Updated : 2013.03.26 19:27

Lee, Mo confident of repeating Olympic success

Having recently defended their world titles, South Korean speed skaters Lee Sang-hwa and Mo Tae-bum both said Tuesday they’re confident that they can repeat as Olympic gold medalists next year. The...

Updated : 2013.03.26 19:26

Koreans dominate at speedskating worlds

Korea’s Lee Sang-hwa celebrates her 500-meter victory. (AP-Yonhap News) SOCHI, Russia (AP) ― Olympic champions Mo Tae-bum and Lee Sang-hwa of South Korea retained their 500-meter titles at the spe...

Updated : 2013.03.25 19:14

Swimming hero’s unpaid reward to be discussed

Park Tae-hwan. (Yonhap News) The Korea Swimming Federation is planning to discuss the longstanding issue of unpaid rewards for gold medalist swimmer Park Tae-hwan. “The federation will deliberatel...

Updated : 2013.03.25 16:17

Lee Sang-hwa, Mo Tae-bum defend world speed skating titles

South Korean speed skaters Lee Sang-hwa and Mo Tae-bum both defended their world single distance titles in Russia on Sunday, becoming the first skaters from the country to win back-to-back world crow...

Updated : 2013.03.25 09:25