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Kipnis and Indians slide past Tigers 4-2
Jason Kipnis left his flesh and blood on home plate as he scored the go-ahead run against the Tigers. The Cleveland Indians, with Kipnis diving across ...
Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning
Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time ...
Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers
Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close ...
Manning, Giants focused as they return to field
As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began ...
NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13
The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear ...
James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83
Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few ...
Dodgers rally in 9th to beat Diamondbacks 8-7
Ivan De Jesus showed some surprising muscle at the plate and Dee Gordon hung tough turning two. Thanks to the young middle infielders, the Dodgers ...
James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers
Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for Miami. Not after the Heat left the Pacers beat up and banged up.
For Yankees, it seems a lot like 2008
Joe Girardi was frustrated. Six losses in seven games left the New York Yankees last in the AL East. "I'm hoping this is rock-bottom," the manager ...
Granger out of Pacers-Heat game with ankle injury
Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with ...
Born to run barefoot? Some end up getting injured
Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.
Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges
Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday, a few hours after it appeared he was in line to become ...
Berkman out at least 6-8 weeks with knee injury
The best-case scenario for Lance Berkman is that he returns to the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after the All-Star break. The 36-year-old first baseman ...
Rangers' Feliz put on DL, out at least a month
Neftali Feliz will be shut down for at least a month because of inflammation in his right elbow, the Texas Rangers said Monday while putting their ...
Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence
With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the ...
Texans WR Johnson out 3-4 weeks after knee scope
Texans star receiver Andre Johnson said Monday that he will be out for three to four weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Kim to miss the rest of regular PGA Tour season
Anthony Kim will miss the rest of the FedEx Cup season to treat chronic tendinitis in his left arm. Kim has made only two cuts this year and has ...
James, Wade combine for 70 as Heat win Game 4
The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing. With 18,000 towel-waving fans roaring like the engines ...
Cueto's arm, Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds discovered a new, winning way to wrap up their extended stay in New York. They brought in Aroldis Chapman, their closer for a day ...
Cardinals' Berkman leaves game with knee injury
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman injured his right knee while taking a throw at first base during the second inning of Saturday night's ...
Djokovic beats Federer, meets Nadal in final
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer on Saturday to set up another meeting with rival Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open final. The defending ...
Nadal, Sharapova reach Italian Open final
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal struggled with his backhand but overcame a difficult first set to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 (6), 6-0 on ...
Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement — and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and ...
Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0
Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night. Provided a one-run lead for much of the night, the 39-year-old left-hander put ...