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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask watches as the winning goal by New York Rangers' Chris Kreider gets past him during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York.The Rangers defeated the Bruins 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bruins fail to hold the lead twice, fall in overtime

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK — Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team’s season. Kreider deftly steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins … 0

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, right, gives designated hitter Mark Reynolds (12) a pat on the back after defeating the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Indians won 12-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Indians pound Red Sox in Terry Francona’s return to Fenway Park

Friday, May 24, 2013

BOSTON — Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park and found some more pleasant memories. A standing ovation. A video tribute to his time as manager of the Boston Red Sox. And, most importantly, a win for his Cleveland Indians. Drew Stubbs, Mark Reynolds and Michael Bourn combined for nine hits and eight RBIs … 0

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks past photographers as he heads to the bench of the visitor's dugout before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Francona was Red Sox manager for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Terry Francona manages at Fenway Park for first time since 2011  

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BOSTON — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. Back at Fenway Park as a manager for the first time since being let go by the Boston Red Sox in 2011, he was calm and occasionally funny while wearing the cap of the Cleveland Indians. After all, he’s back in … 0

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Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk (55) and Daniel Paille (20) celebrate a goal by Boychuk during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. Paille later scored the game-winner. The Bruins won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Relaxed Bruins on the brink of sweeping Rangers 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK — The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards. They have outclassed the … 0

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) is congratulated by teammates Evgeni Malkin (71) and James Neal after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during second-period NHL hockey playoff game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Penguins roll, take 3-1 series lead

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

OTTAWA — Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and … 0

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, of Slovenia, center, collides with San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, bottom right, and defenseman Brad Stuart, left, during the secon period in Game 4 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Goalie Jonathan Quick, Kings set for Game 5 against Sharks

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions. … 0

New York Giants' Eli Manning throws a pass during NFL football camp, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Giants' organized team activity missing wide receivers Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coach Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants knew Victor Cruz wouldn’t show up for the organized team activity without a contract, so his absence was expected. Not so with fellow receiver Hakeem Nicks. … 0

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2012 file photo, Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher yells while watching from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Bears. The eight-time Pro Bowler announced his retirement through social media accounts Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announces his retirement

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHICAGO — Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: —Eight Pro Bowl seasons; —Defensive Player … 0

FILEm - In this April 20, 2013 file photo, Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, the No. 1 overall pick the WNBA draft, holds up a hat during a news conference in in Phoenix. Long, athletic, dominating at both ends of the floor, the Mercury's rookie center has the kind of star power that can reach well beyond her 7-foot-4 wingspan. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Brittney Griner looms large over WNBA

Thursday, May 23, 2013

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner can dunk. Not only on breakaways and not those squeeze-it-over-the-rim ones that just don’t look right. One-handed, two-handed, on the move, off a drop step, even on alley-oops, though she hasn’t pulled that one … 0

Danica Patrick waits in her race car before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Family ties: Dale Jarrett, ‘Chief’ Petty enter NASCAR’s Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall while master mechanic Maurice “Chief” Petty became the fourth … 0

FILE- In this Aug. 4, 2012, file photo, United States coach Mike Krzyzewski signals to players during a preliminary men's basketball game against Lithuania at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. A person with knowledge of the decision says Krzyzewski has agreed to return as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach. He was originally expected to step down but instead will attempt to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal, the person tells The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Coach Mike Krzyzewski returning to US men’s Olympic basketball team

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team. Krzyzewski will try to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. Originally expected … 0

Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille celebrates after scoring during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Rangers Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. The Bruins won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bruins on verge of East finals, lead Rangers 3-0

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. Beantown’s Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited get-together in a hurry. Daniel Paille scored … 0

Jerry Reinsdorf chairman of the Chicago White Sox walks on the field during batting practice before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox baseball game,Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Jose Quintana dominates as Chicago beats Red Sox

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHICAGO — Jose Quintana looked up in the fifth inning and started thinking about the possibility. He made a strong bid for a no-hitter. It ended with a weak hit. Quintana did not allow a hit until before … 0

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