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Fans wait for the start of a rain delayed baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Lackey, Red Sox top Indians 8-1

Saturday, May 25, 2013

BOSTON — John Lackey allowed two hits in seven innings, Mike Carp hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 8-1 on a rainy Friday night. It was the second straight strong performance by Lackey, who missed all last season following Tommy John elbow surgery. Last Sunday he gave up one hit and one unearned … 0

Indy 500 could be better than 2012’s epic race

Saturday, May 25, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS — They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win. Sato pulled … 0

Atlas of Indianapolis: Ed Carpenter on pole at Indy

Friday, May 24, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS — He’s the hometown hope, the Butler University alum and die-hard Indiana Pacers fan who has put his modest, one-car program on the pole for the Indianapolis 500 ahead of powerhouse programs from Penske Racing and Andretti Autosport. There’s more, though, and it runs as deep as blood. The unflappable Ed Carpenter … 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patriots notebook: Danny Amendola among nine new receivers on roster

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady dropped back and threw a pass. Danny Amendola ran to where he expected it to be. It was a painful connection. “He darted me in the chest with one ball,” the Patriots receiver said … 0

The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BOSTON — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser … 0

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June … 0