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The 5 best playoffs in US Open history
The U.S. Open is known as the toughest test in golf, and it's even more difficult when more than 72 holes are required. Willie Anderson won the first ...
Philadelphia collapse survivor describes ordeal
The city's top prosecutor announced a grand jury was being convened to investigate a building collapse that killed six people and injured 13 others, ...
Memento dispute settled, Kobe's parents say sorry
Kobe Bryant reached a settlement with a New Jersey auction house that allows his mother sell a small amount of his memorabilia, while also getting an ...
5 best US Opens played in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Open returns to Pennsylvania for the 16th time, the second-most among states behind New York. And while it has gone to only four courses ...
Stanley Cup finals offer something for everyone
Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form ...
Lawyers slam demolition work at Pa. collapse site
Attorneys for four people suing over the collapse of a downtown building that killed six people last week lambasted the demolition work after ...
Operator in Philly collapse deaths surrenders
A heavy equipment operator with a lengthy rap sheet who is accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, ...
McQuaid's goal sends Bruins to Stanley Cup finals
Tuukka Rask knew how potent the Penguins offense was. He also knew he could shut them out. "Every game starts with zero," the Bruins poised goalie ...
Equipment operator to be charged in Pa. collapse
A felon who was allegedly high while operating demolition equipment when a downtown building collapsed and killed six people will be charged with ...
Stuck on China tarmac, Pa. orchestra plays concert
A string quartet from The Philadelphia Orchestra made a lengthy flight delay quite enjoyable for a plane full of lucky passengers in China.
Fallout mounts in deadly Philly building collapse
Attorneys in a lawsuit over the deadly building collapse in Philadelphia will be able to bring in experts to examine the site. A judge's order Friday ...
Judge's ruling challenges US transplant system
It's a life or death matter: Who gets the next scarce donated organ? In an unprecedented challenge to the nation's transplant system, a federal judge ...
Cause of deadly Philly collapse sought; suit filed
The search for victims of a building collapse that killed six people wound down Thursday, and the first civil lawsuit was filed amid mounting ...
Astros draft Stanford pitcher Mark Appel at No. 1
This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick. Houston selected the hard-throwing Stanford pitcher with the ...
Pa. girl gets on lung donor list; boy also sues
A dying Pennsylvania girl has been placed on the adult waiting list for donated lungs amid a court fight over the nation's transplant rules with help ...
Judge tosses lawsuit by Pa. governor against NCAA
A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his ...
Gradkowski happy to play supporting role
Bruce Gradkowski knew exactly what he was getting into when he signed to be the backup quarterback for the Steelers. That's why the Pittsburgh native ...
Bruins beat Pens 2-1 in 2OT on Bergeron goal
A future Hall of Famer who established his credentials in the open ice, there was Jaromir Jagr along the boards, mucking it up for a loose puck.
14th survivor pulled from rubble of collapse
Searchers combing through the debris of a collapsed building and the remains of a damaged Salvation Army thrift store pulled another survivor from the ...
Bergeron scores in 2nd OT to give Bruins 2-1 win
Blowout or double-overtime thriller, the result is the same for the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals: a victory over the Pittsburgh ...
Casinos ban gamblers from using Google Glass
Casinos in several states are forbidding gamblers from wearing Google Glass, the tiny eyeglasses-mounted device capable of shooting photos, filming ...
Steelers QB Roethlisberger undergoes knee surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent what coach Mike Tomlin called "minor" surgery on Wednesday to deal with lingering ...
Cheerios stands by ad showing mixed-race family
A mom sits at her kitchen table when her grade schooler saunters up with a big box of Cheerios. "Mom," says the girl. "Dad told me Cheerios is good ...