Provides the latest RSS feeds for US Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Arizona Herald.com http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 11:54:49 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:54:49 -0400 30 Justine Henin in the final. That was also the year she won her only title at Roland Garros. Last year in Paris, Williams lost in the opening round of a major for the first time, falling to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214615283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:43:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214615283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It marked Williams' 51st career title ROME (AP) -- Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.The top-ranked American will enter the French Open, which starts next Sunday, on a career-best 24-match winning streak. It marked Williams' 51st career title.Williams was ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214614843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:52:41 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214614843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BARCELONA, Spain -- The undisputed king of X Games BMX Street held on to his crown Sunday in Barcelona as Garrett Reynolds fended off Bruno Hoffmann and Stevie Churchill to claim his sixth consecutive gold medal. Reynolds has dominated the event since its debut in 2008. "I was just trying to concentrate and just remember what I wanted to do because it's real easy to get lost out ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214614464/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:01:53 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214614464/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - The room was as quiet as you would want it to be. You weren’t suffering alone last night when the shots stopped falling and the season started sputtering and the game veered irretrievably south.Wherever you watched the Knicks tumble into the abyss - living room, man cave, saloon - that quiet was matched here, inside the visitor’s locker room at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214613762/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 07:29:32 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214613762/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Preakness Day always has been a good one for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. One race before his record sixth Preakness victory yesterday, when Oxbow derailed Orb’s Triple Crown bid, Lukas saddled 24-1 shot Skyring to win the Grade 2, $300,000 Longines Dixie Stakes for Calumet Farm.Under a patient front-end journey with jockey Gary Stevens, Skyring set a slow pace and opened up in the stretch to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612750/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:56:07 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612750/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series last night in San Jose.Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal early in the first period and Antti Niemi made 26 saves for the Sharks, who got the penalty calls to go in their favor down the stretch in this game.Rookie ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612749/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:56:07 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612749/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - Following the Knicks’ 106-99 ouster by the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last night, center Tyson Chandler was asked why the Knicks never seemed to get back to their early-season form, when they were one of the NBA’s brightest stories."I don’t know, I can’t answer that," Chandler said.Sort of like his in-game responses to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612414/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:05:50 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214612414/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - The Pacers prepared for the worst. But it worked out for the best - in every way.Indiana was preparing to go without George Hill, who had missed Thursday’s game with a concussion, but the starting point guard was cleared in the afternoon by team doctors and the league. He started and played 42 minutes in the Pacers’ 106-99 Game 6 Eastern Conference semifinal elimination ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611962/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611962/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "We wanted to put ourselves in the finals and roll the dice and we didn’t do that,’’ Shumpert said. "I just wanted to win."Shumpert’s explosion came out of nowhere. He had been limited in the first half by foul trouble, playing just 6:33 because three personals. He had scored a total of five points in the game and the Knicks were down 70-60 with 5:23 left in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611961/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611961/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony was finally having his bust-out game, carrying 35 points into the fourth quarter. Melo went bust in the final period, though, and the Knicks season went right along with him.The Pacers are headed to South Beach with a 106-99 Game 6 victory in Game 6 last night at euphoric Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the Knicks are headed home well short of their goals.In their ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611964/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611964/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON - Jaromir Jagr was philosophizing, as is his wont."I’m 41 and learning something every day," the Bruins’ No. 68 said following Saturday’s practice in advance of Sunday’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Rangers. "The game is quicker than it ever was, and if I want to stay in the league I have to adjust."I can’t play ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611963/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611963/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 * Mets manager Terry Collins’ remarks that he doesn’t care about what the fans think or say just shows he has lost control of the Mets’ messy situation. If anything, we fans have been pretty patient about the team’s struggles. Granted, the Mets need to fill the outfield and bullpen with better players, but Collins has done a lousy job in getting his team to play with heart ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana’s Lance Stephenson had an atrocious Game 5 against the Knicks. And the Brooklyn product did it in his home city, at the Garden.He promised to do better in Game 6. Rarely has any promise been so fervently upheld."He was the difference maker tonight," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said with a sigh.Stephenson, the Lincoln High legend, scored a career-best 25 points ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611960/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611960/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - The room was as quiet as you would want it to be. You weren’t suffering alone last night when the shots stopped falling and the season started sputtering and the game veered irretrievably south.Wherever you watched the Knicks tumble into the abyss - living room, man cave, saloon - that quiet was matched here, inside the visitor’s locker room at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611969/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611969/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - After being benched for the second half for the second straight playoff game, Amar’e Stoudemire is confused with his role with the Knicks going forward.His injury-wracked season never included a single start and ended with coach Mike Woodson not trusting the $100 million man after the first two quarters.When asked if next season he should come back as a starter alongside ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:16 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - More like Out-dianapolis for Raymond Felton.In the Knicks’ 106-99 season-ending Game 6 loss to the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse last night, Felton, who struggled in Game 3 in Indianapolis, delivered another miserable performance. The point guard missed all seven of his shots from the field, scoring two points.Though Felton dished out a game-high-tying six assists, his ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611968/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:16 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611968/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Steve Serby INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony made the same slow, sad walk off the court that Patrick Ewing used to make all too often at the Garden, the walk into another season without a championship.Ewing always had Michael Jordan in his way, and Melo would have had LeBron James in his way again, but he couldn’t even get to him, couldn’t carry the Knicks past the Pacers to the Eastern ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611971/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:15 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611971/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS - After it ended, J.R. Smith said he looked at his Knicks jersey and thought about how he doesn’t want to leave New York."I want to retire a Knick," said Smith, who can opt out of his contract this offseason, in the aftermath of the Knicks’ season-ending 106-99 Game 6 defeat. "I don’t want to go anywhere else."As it was last postseason against ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611970/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:15 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611970/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hondo’s horse sense (or lack thereof) resulted in an across-the-board Preakness failure with Goldencents which, along with the Reds bludgeoning the Phillies, sent the runaway deficit soaring to 270 allisons.Today, he trusts the Twins will be able to handle the menial task of lumping up Lackey-10 units. Tonight, Mister Aitch will join forces with Mister Fister-10 units on the Tigers to mess ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611972/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:15:13 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611972/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was in the back of the press box telling The Post what he likes best about yesterday’s starting pitcher David Phelps."What’s impressive to me is his composure,’’ Cashman said. "From Day 1 he’s acted like nothing is overwhelming.’’A few minutes later in the midst of a first-inning jam, Phelps wheeled and ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611503/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:25:00 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611503/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - Two weeks ago, Hall-of-Fame trainer Shug McGaughey realized his lifelong dream at age 62 when he won his first Kentucky Derby with Orb. That sparked another dream, of going on to sweep the Triple Crown. McGaughey was "quietly confident" all week that Orb would win the Preakness, but those hopes went up in smoke yesterday when Orb inexplicably failed to fire and finished ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611502/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:25:00 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611502/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Not that Hal Steinbrenner needed more proof of how valuable Robinson Cano is to the Yankees as the second baseman approaches free agency, but the owner got another first-hand reminder of what it’s going to cost him to keep Cano in The Bronx.Cano’s two-homer afternoon led the Yankees to a 7-2 win yesterday over the hapless Blue Jays at the Stadium, where they have beaten Toronto nine ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611501/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:25:00 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611501/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - Dashing the hopes that Kentucky Derby winner Orb would head back to New York with a chance at the Triple Crown, 15-1 shot Oxbow led gate-to-wire under Hall-of-Fame jockey Gary Stevens to win yesterday’s 138th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico by 1³/‚„ lengths on a chilly, cloudy day in Baltimore before a crowd of 117,203. The victory was the third in the Preakness for Stevens, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:59 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Yankees acquired utility man Reid Brignac from the Rockies in exchange for cash considerations late Friday night, an incremental upgrade for the injury-riddled left side of their infield.In a corresponding roster move, the Bombers designated Alberto Gonzalez for assignment. The 27-year-old Brignac - who had been designated for assignment by the Rockies after hitting .250 with one home run and ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611504/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:59 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611504/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Don Larsen didn’t have to wait until June 23 and Old-Timer’s Day to catch up with a fellow former Yankee. Larsen, 83, who plans to attend Old-Timer’s Day, felt well enough after breaking a hip on New Year’s Eve to drive from his Idaho home to California recently.According to Andrew Levy of Wish You Were Here Productions which represents Larsen, Larsen and his wife Corrine ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:59 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 CHICAGO - Zack Wheeler can’t get to the major leagues fast enough, but even after he inevitably replaces Jeremy Hefner in this rotation, the Mets will have to occasionally score runs for it to make a difference this year.Hefner was bombed in the fourth inning yesterday with no support from this brutal Mets lineup, and saw the team’s two-game winning streak disappear with an 8-2 loss ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611507/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:58 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611507/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EQUAL TIME The most nauseating phrase in sports used to be, "Coach So-and-So had to deal with distractions this week." Those "distractions" became TV code for football or basketball players having been arrested for anything from breaking and entering to beating a girlfriend into the hospital.Such use of "distraction" allowed TV folks to at least pretend they were ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611509/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:58 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611509/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SLAP SHOTS BOSTON - Long Island is neither Brooklyn’s to promise nor a particularly good idea, if you want to know the truth about the Bruce Ratner/Brett Yormark plan to schedule six Islanders games a season at a remodeled, downsized Coliseum once the club makes the move to Barclays.The concept is being sold as a romance novel, yet, as is typical in these sorts of things, the plan ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611508/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:58 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611508/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "I thought he handled left field pretty well, so I feel pretty good about right field," Girardi said. "[He] can play anywhere for us. I think he’s that talented of an outfielder."Ichiro Suzuki got the day off, while Vernon Wells stayed in right against the right-handed Brandon ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611511/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:57 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611511/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Preakness Day always has been a good one for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. One race before his record sixth Preakness victory yesterday, when Oxbow derailed Orb’s Triple Crown bid, Lukas saddled 24-1 shot Skyring to win the Grade 2, $300,000 Longines Dixie Stakes for Calumet Farm.Under a patient front-end journey with jockey Gary Stevens, Skyring set a slow pace and opened up in the stretch to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611510/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:57 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611510/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Even before Jason Collins announced he was gay, Robbie Rogers had done the same, simultaneously coming out of the closet and stepping away from soccer in February. But now he is training with the L.A. Galaxy in hopes of a comeback, with both the MLS champs and the Red Bulls - whom they face today (1 p.m., ESPN2) - lauding his courage.While Red Bulls stars Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill expressed ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611512/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:57 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611512/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 CHICAGO - The ice under Ike Davis’ feet is thin, but doesn’t appear ready to break.Mets general manager Sandy Alderson yesterday said he and manager Terry Collins have not yet discussed a timetable for potentially sending Davis to Triple-A Las Vegas, amid a report the slumping first baseman has until the end of this week to shape up."We’re not there yet," Alderson said ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611513/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:56 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611513/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 OPEN MIKE INDIANAPOLIS - They are easy to identify, easy to spot. They are forever smiling, even on lousy weather days. They forever look refreshed, eager to share a joke or a good story, because they are constantly in a good mood these days, rarely kept awake by ruinous defeats. Their baseball team has made them that way.They are Yankees fans."You know what I dug out of attic the other ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611514/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:24:56 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611514/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Funny how things work out, isn’t it? Two nights ago, the Los Angeles Kings scored twice when given a late five-on-three advantage to beat the San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of their series. Tonight, the Sharks were handed the same two-man advantage, and in overtime, no less. Though the Kings killed off the first penalty, Logan Couture made them pay for the second, scoring the OT clincher to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611478/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:14:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611478/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ", "submitYour" : "Submit your", "pollIdea" : "Poll Idea*", "loadMore" : "SHOW MORE", "loadLess" : "SHOW LESS", "loadMoreComment" : "[SHOW MORE]", "loadLessComment" : "[SHOW LESS]", "mobileMenuLabel" : "Menu", "strRace": ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611515/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:02:33 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611515/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Though Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had repeatedly said he wouldn't be back after last summer, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo says there has been 'movement' toward a ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611079/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:25:09 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611079/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Orb finished nine lengths behind the winner, Oxbow BALTIMORE -- Two weeks after his superb performance in the Kentucky Derby, Orb was merely ordinary in the Preakness Saturday. His non-threatening fourth-place finish, 9 lengths behind Oxbow, crushed expectations that the 35-year wait for a Triple Crown sweep might finally be over.As he watched the race on a television monitor, trainer Shug ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611088/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:51 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214611088/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Pacers defeated the Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 to secure a 4-2 victory in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Indiana advances to the Eastern Conference finals where they will face Miami. Game 1 is set for ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610923/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:00 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610923/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jimmie Johnson 's list. He stands alone in All-Star history."Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610590/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610590/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions. Although both own pieces of the 140-pound title, a dispute among the sanctioning bodies prompted the fighters to meet in a non-title fight that lived up to the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610591/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog "It used to be," Ortiz said when asked if there was extra motivation when he played the Twins. "Not anymore. I just go about my business. I try to hit the moon every time I go to hit anywhere. It's not ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610626/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610626/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pablo Prigioni . Some of them didn't because of the kind of injuries that undermine old players. We were fairly critical of the Knicks' blueprint. If a championship is the end goal, then what do you do with an ancient, cap-clogged roster with second-round upside? New York fans responded by asking a fair question: What is so bad about that? Well, here we are. The Knicks won 54 games, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610625/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610625/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The San Jose Sharks fell victim to a late 5-on-3 power play in Game 2. A similar situation helped them beat the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 on Saturday ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610627/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:33:08 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610627/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Greg Oden takes in a Cavaliers game from the stands. (David Liam Kyle/Getty Images) Nearly six years after he was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, unrestricted free agent center Greg Oden continues to attempt a comeback from a series of knee injuries that led to his release by the Blazers in 2012. Ohio State forward Deshaun ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610593/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:32:38 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610593/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Jordan (left) and Kobe Bryant are compared by Phil Jackson in his new book. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson writes in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610259/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:32:38 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610259/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EyeOnBaseball John Axford (1-3) gave up one hit and two walks in 1 1-3 innings to earn the win. Axford struck out two, including pinch-hitter Daniel Descalso with the bases loaded to end a ninth-inning threat. Jim Henderson worked a perfect inning for his eighth save in eight chances. Bianchi made his second start since coming off the disabled list on May 2 after he sidelined by bursitis ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610628/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:48 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610628/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Dustin Pedroia had two hits, two walks and an RBI, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. Daniel Nava also went deep for the Red Sox, who have won four straight following a slide in which they had lost 10 of ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610629/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:46 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610629/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Andrus scored three runs, had two RBIs and stole a pair of bases as he hit leadoff for the second straight game in place of ailing second baseman Ian Kinsler. Andrus was a home run shy of the cycle and finished off his 5-for-5 game with a single to right in the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:44 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jordan Zimmermann had taken off from second. Alonso tagged Suzuki to finish the inning-ending double play, which helped the Padres beat the Nationals 2-1 Saturday ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:43 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610631/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EyeOnBaseball Chris Capuano led 1-0 before he allowed a one-out single to B.J. Upton in the eighth. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly brought in Jansen (1-2), the hard-throwing right-hander, to face Gattis, a rookie pinch-hitter. Gattis lined Jansen's 2-2 pitch into the left-field seats for his eighth homer to give Atlanta a 2-1 lead. Simmons hit Jansen's next pitch on a higher arc ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:42 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 TREY-MENDOUS: Max Hooper is taking his 3-point shooting prowess to St. John’s next season. St. John’s needs Hooper, a 6-foot-6 sophomore transfer from Harvard who redshirted last season, to get hot next season if its going to make a NCAA Tournament run.The Johnnies return a dynamic, athletic squad which could garner preseason Top 25 recognition. But they have one glaring weakness: ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610103/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:16 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610103/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 By all means let’s get lathered up over Terry Collins’ poor choice to take on the fans. Let’s vilify him for getting caught between a rock and a rock head - that would be Jordany Valdespin, by the way.Collins should know by now the undisputed champions of every metropolis are the fans - right or wrong, kind or crude. They stay and eventually everyone else goes. It doesn’t ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610104/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:15 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610104/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cooper Taylor was in elementary school in the Atlanta area back in the late 1990s when Jason Sehorn was starring for the Giants as a one-of-a-kind cornerback. Not many rookies about to enter the NFL nowadays point to Sehorn as the player they emulate, but there is a glaring reason why Taylor does."I’m definitely kind of an enigma for the position, not a whole lot of guys like ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610102/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:15 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610102/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees fill-in first baseman Lyle Overbay took a swing at some questions from Post columnist Steve Serby.Q: Can you recall a memorable at bat against Mariano Rivera?A: I try to forget the bad ones, but I remember breaking half of my bats off of him. But I think the one I remember is the one he ended up blowing the save. I ended up getting a base hit. I don’t know if I started it or not, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610101/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:15 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610101/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON - If Wade Redden gets on the ice for the Bruins in this series, the Rangers will get their first in-person look at the defenseman since he was unceremoniously dispatched on waivers to AHL Hartford a handful of days into the 2010 training camp."It does and doesn’t [raise emotions]," Redden, who is sidelined with an undisclosed injury, said following practice. ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON - Coach John Tortorella delivered a cryptic message relating to adjustments "not on the ice" the Rangers require in advance of this afternoon’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bruins, but alternate captain Dan Girardi wasn’t cryptic at all in assessing the club’s performance in Thursday’s Game 1, 3-2 overtime defeat."That ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Following the Knicks closely has made things rough all week for Eddie Huang's stomach. He's feeling a little better today. Also, how much would you pay to sit courtside in a ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610107/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:43:31 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610107/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Promoted from Triple-A Colorado Springs before the game for his second stint with the Rockies this season, Chatwood (2-0) had a shaky second inning but settled in after that and handcuffed the Giants, who managed one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. Rosario made a nifty defensive play to thwart a big second inning and drove in three runs for the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610109/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:43:30 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610109/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog Andrus scored three runs, had two RBIs and stole a pair of bases as he hit leadoff for the second straight game in place of ailing second ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610108/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:43:30 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610108/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 WIth the Pacers’ win over the Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday in the books, the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals is now set. Miami will host Indiana beginning on Wednesday, May 22, and all games will be televised nationally on TNT with a start time of 8:30 p.m. Eastern. Game 1 – Wed May 22 Indiana at Miami 8:30PM Game 2 – Fri May 24 Indiana at Miami 8:30PM Game 3 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610110/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:19 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610110/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Jordan (left) and Kobe Bryant are compared by Phil Jackson in his new book. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson writes in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609734/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:41:41 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609734/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth with a runner on first, one out, and Charlie Blackmon at the plate, Tim Lincecum did this. That balked the runner to second, allowing him to score on a subsequent single by the opposing pitcher. In total, Lincecum gave up six runs in five innings in the game to inflate his season ERA to 4.70. Since the start of 2012 he has posted a 5.07 ERA in 239 2/3 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610080/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:41:41 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610080/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Atlanta Braves needed to emerge from their recent slump. One night after rallying for a victory, the Braves look to squeeze another win from ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:41:39 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609675/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Knicks , 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004. The New York native also had 10 rebounds and the Pacers were spurred by the return of point guard George Hill two days after he was diagnosed with a concussion. Next up is a rematch with Miami, the team that eliminated Indiana last season. Game 1 will be Wednesday at ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610112/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:29:42 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610112/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Sale shut them down for the second time in six days with a 3-0 win. "No game is ugly. It's just a game, no matter how you win it or how you lose it," Angels ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610113/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:29:40 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610113/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso, right, is greeted at the plate by Mark Kotsay after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609569/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:06:37 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609569/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tanner Pearson, the Kings' first-round pick in 2012, could be making his NHL debut in Game 3. SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Being up 2-0 in a series isn't good enough ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609586/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:51:26 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609586/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Gerardo Parra led off the game with a home run for Arizona, which has won four in a row while dealing the Marlins a season-long seven-game losing streak.McCarthy (1-3) struck out five and walked two while throwing 68 of 99 pitches for strikes in his third career shutout, first since Sept. 3, 2011, against ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609598/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:51:23 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609598/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 77, won his record 14th Triple Crown race BALTIMORE - D. Wayne Lukas hit his stride so long ago that Memory Lane was still pasture. Gary Stevens had been away so long that his laurels had grown lumpy. Calumet Farm had slipped from bountiful to bankrupt, its storied past steadily receding in relevance. But for two magical minutes, thoroughbred racing was transported in time ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609585/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:50:23 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609585/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 seems unlikely .'; The key words in that sentence are ';for now.'; Much remains unknown as it relates to the federal probe that launched months ago, with an employee secretly recording conversations at the behest of the FBI. Last month, the investigation culminated in the issuance of a search warrant that allowed the FBI and IRS to descend on the Pilot Flying J headquarters, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609599/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:50:08 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609599/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jamie Squire /Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series - the Indianapolis 500 pole. Carpenter produced a stunning finish to a day that was rife with suspense but lacked surprise. His four-lap ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:49:38 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EyeOnBaseball Chris Capuano led 1-0 before he allowed a one-out single to B.J. Upton in the eighth. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly brought in Jansen (1-2), the hard-throwing right-hander, to face Gattis, a rookie pinch-hitter. Gattis lined Jansen's 2-2 pitch into the left-field seats for his eighth homer to give Atlanta a 2-1 lead. Simmons hit Jansen's next pitch on a higher arc ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609600/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:37:41 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609600/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday night. Gerardo Parra led off the game with a home run for Arizona, which has won four in a row while dealing the Marlins a season-long seven-game losing ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609601/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:37:39 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609601/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lipscomb has hired Casey Alexander as the 18th head coach in the program's history, luring him away after spending the past two seasons at Stetson. Athletic director Philip Hutcheson announced the hiring Saturday. Alexander coached Stetson to an 11-7 finish in the Atlantic Sun this season, and he also is very familiar with Lipscomb after spending 16 years coaching with ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609166/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:57:35 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609166/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jockey Gary Stevens, left, embraces trainer D. Wayne Lukas in the winner's circle after Oxbow won the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:56:32 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nate Robinson was forced into action during this postseason because of numerous injuries to three starters. He responded well, averaging 16.3 points in 33.7 minutes in 12 playoff games. It might be his last appearance with the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608917/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:55:45 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608917/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Heat have cruised so easily through the 2013 playoffs that you can’t blame Dwyane Wade for lining up some events on his social calendar. Wade spent Friday night attending Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School’s senior prom with Nicole Muxo, a fan ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608916/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:55:45 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608916/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bill Frakes/SI BALTIMORE -- Watching Kentucky Derby champion Orb labor his way to a fourth-place finish in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, it was impossible not to feel the emotion rush out of dilapidated Pimlico Race Course. The sport has been waiting 35 years for a Triple Crown winner, and it will now have to wait at least one more. Can anyone possibly be surprised when a horse comes up ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609118/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:55:42 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609118/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Greg Oden takes in a Cavaliers game from the stands. (David Liam Kyle/Getty Images) Nearly six years after he was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, unrestricted free agent center Greg Oden continues to attempt a comeback from a series of knee injuries that led to his release by the Blazers in 2012. Ohio State forward Deshaun ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609129/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:55:42 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609129/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings.Joyce also homered and finished 3 for 5 with five RBIs.It was the third straight road victory for the Rays, all of them come-from-behind wins.Trailing ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:03:52 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday on a course that was changed because of avalanche ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608618/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:03:12 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608618/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Leopold Konig of the Czech Republic won the seventh stage of the Tour of California in a mountaintop finish Saturday, and American Tejay van Garderen finished third to keep the overall lead for the third straight ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608619/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:03:12 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608619/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Angels yet again find themselves in a slide. The visiting White Sox look to extend their season-high winning streak to five games by ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608607/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:01:56 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608607/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings. Joyce also homered and finished 3 for 5 with five ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:49:20 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EyeOnBaseball Arroyo (4-4) struck out six and allowed one runner to reach third in winning his third straight start against Philadelphia. He was 1-7 in his first 10 games against the Phillies, but is 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA in three starts against them since last Aug. 22. "This game is so funny," Arroyo said. "One pitch can surely change things. I've been able to keep ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:49:18 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jason Kidd ? You too. The luckiest thing about where the Knicks found themselves when they woke up Friday -- wait, has Rihanna tweeted yet, if Smith ever went to sleep at all? -- is despite nagging asides like Smith's shooting struggles, Chandler's difficult series and Kidd's mind-blowing 24-day streak without a field goal, the Knicks still gouged out the right to play on. They ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:09:20 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the official release : ';Over the last two days under the care of the Indiana Pacers' medical staff, George Hill has participated in each step of the NBA's Return-to-Participation Exertion Protocol as part of the NBA's Concussion Policy. During the process, George remained symptom-free after each step including his workouts earlier today. After consultation with Dr. Jeffrey ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608178/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608178/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 You can read the full Sharks’ statement here .) The league explains that the Sharks received an automatic $25K fine for discussing the suspension within a 48-hour window, while the extra $75K stems from the ';inappropriate nature of the comments.'; The press release related to the fine points to this rule about ';prohibited ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608179/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:06 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608179/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Regan/Getty Images PARIS (AP) -- Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement. Fans chanted his name before the game, and they chanted some more when he was finished. There was an outpouring of hugs, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:07:27 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The loss of O'Flaherty, who faces possible season-ending surgery, leaves the Braves in a sudden bullpen crisis. On Thursday, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608151/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:07:24 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608151/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Phillies' starting rotation has posted a 4.16 ERA as Hamels (1-6, 4.61 ERA) has gotten off to a slow start along with Halladay (2-4, 8.65), who had arthroscopic shoulder surgery this week and isn't expected to throw again for nearly two months. Though Lee pitched seven solid innings and lowered his ERA to 2.83 as the Phillies (20-22) beat the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:07:23 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608007/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ", "strVideoHighlights" : "Video Highlights", "strCurrent" : "Current", "strMyFullCrew" : "All My Crew", "postNewThread" : "Post New", "threadTxt" : "Thread", "videoRefId" : "", "pollCreateSuccess" : "Thank you. Your poll has been submitted to NASCAR ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608180/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:55:07 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608180/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oxbow with jockey Gary Stevens in the irons takes first place at the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes. BALTIMORE - Dashing the hopes that Kentucky Derby winner Orb would head back to New York with a chance at the Triple Crown, 15-1 shot Oxbow led gate-to-wire under Hall-of-Fame jockey Gary Stevens to win Saturday's 138th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico by 1 3/4 lengths over 8-1 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:23:30 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.General manager John Mozeliak says the team became aware of the issue about a week ago and had hoped Garcia could work through it. He was charged with six runs and six hits over 5 1-3 innings in a 7-6 victory over Milwaukee on Friday, improving to 5-2 while his ERA increased from 2.88 to 3.58.This is Garcia's fourth trip to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607502/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:14:19 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607502/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 All the talk heading into the 138th Preakness stakes centered around Orb, a 3/5 favorite, that was trying to become the 13th horse since Affirmed won the last Triple Crown in 1978 to win the first two legs -- but it was a 15/1 horse that dominated the race. Oxbow led the Preakness wire-to-wire, spoiling any chance of a Triple ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607463/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:13:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607463/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The great-great grandson of Triple Crown winner War Admiral, Affirmed battled with Alydar in all three races, beating his rival by 1 1/2 lengths in the Derby, a neck in the Preakness, and a nose in the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:12:24 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607327/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matthw Stockman/Getty Images BALTIMORE (AP) -- Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history. "I get paid to spoil dreams," Lukas said in an interview with NBC ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607440/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:12:24 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607440/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 IRVING, Texas -- Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship with 2-under 68 in the third round Saturday. Bradley had a 13-under 197 total for a one-stroke lead over Sang-Moon Bae (66) and two-shot advantage over Tom Gillis (67). On Sunday, Bradley will be trying to win at TPC Four Seasons for the second time in three years. He could also ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607460/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:08:17 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607460/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bryant's rebuttal kind of makes sense, but not entirely. Because the areas in which Jackson picked Jordan --- leadership, physical strength, defense, etc. -- really don't have anything to do with who Bryant did or didn't play with. I think Bryant is among the many who probably are misunderstanding or misrepresenting what Jackson said by taking it like this was some statement MJ was ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:36 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607506/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kansas State .Already having lost Rodney McGruder, Martavious Irving and Jordan Henriquez to graduation, the Wildcats also saw starting point guard Angel Rodriguez, backup big man Adrian Diaz, and seldom-used guard Michael Orris all transfer.Coach Bruce Weber countered those losses with a five-man recruiting class -- and the acquisition ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607507/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:34 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607507/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Keegan Bradley remains on course to win the Byron Nelson Championship for a second time in three years but his lead is down to a single shot with a round to go.Bradley, who opened the tournament with a course record 10-under 60 on Thursday, is aiming to become the first wire-to-wire winner of the Texas tournament since Tom Watson in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:31:39 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Eagles’ Jason Avant has strictly played receiver during his seven seasons with the team, but has begun taking snaps at defensive back. (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) Chip Kelly’s latest experiment involves two Eagles offensive players trying their hand at defense. Eighth-year wide receiver Jason Avant and fourth-year tight end Clay Harbor have been taking additional practice reps ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606867/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:18:37 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606867/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors The NHL announced on Saturday evening that the San Jose Sharks organization has been fined $100,000 for comments made by general manager Doug Wilson on Friday.Wilson ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:23 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder pain, general manager John Mozeliak announced Saturday. As a corresponding move, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606894/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:51 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606894/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder pain, general manager John Mozeliak announced Saturday. As a corresponding move, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:49 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Eric O'Flaherty on the disabled list with a left elbow strain, the club announced Saturday. As a corresponding move, right-handed reliever Cory Rasmus has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.And now, the worst news: According to multiple reports ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:48 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 initial agreement Friday to settle the buyout dispute stemming from his abrupt March departure.Only days after agreeing to a 10-year deal with New Mexico in late March, Alford opted to take the same position ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:06:47 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Robinson Cano hit two home runs to lead the Yankees. Robinson Cano hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid effort by David Phelps, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday.Phelps (2-2) struck out eight while allowing one run in a season-high seven innings, helping New York beat the Blue Jays for the eighth time in nine ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606377/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:34:35 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606377/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Seattle Mariners on Saturday.Kipnis, who won Friday's game with a three-run homer in the 10th, sparked the winning rally with a leadoff single ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606380/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:25:07 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606380/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Anthony Rizzo had two hits and his first home run since signing a seven-year contract on Monday.Chicago was going for its first shutout since a victory over Colorado on Aug. 26, ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606379/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:25:07 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606379/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as the United States Olympic men's basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606381/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:25:06 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606381/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Duke coach is indeed considering coming back to lead Team USA. "There's a chance," he said. "That's correct." According to the report, Krzyzewski's return would include the 2014 World Championships in Madrid along with the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo addressed the issue, saying he and Krzyzewski had discussed the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606384/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:12 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606384/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EyeOnBaseball Seattle tied the score at 4-all with two-out, solo homers by Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak off Indians closer Chris Perez in the top of the ninth. Jason Kipnis, who won Friday's game with a three-run homer in the 10th, led off the bottom of the ninth with a single off Oliver Perez (1-1) and took third on Asdrubal Cabrera's double. Nick Swisher was intentionally ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606383/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:11 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606383/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday. The Cubs have won five of seven and can win three straight series for the first time with a victory on Sunday. Anthony Rizzo had two hits and his first home run since signing a seven-year contract on ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606385/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:10 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606385/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Spain's Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych during their semi final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Nadal won 6-2, 6-4. (AP Photo/Andrew ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605529/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:40:54 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605529/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series. It was a strong response by the Red Wings after Chicago handled them easily in the series opener, 4-1. Just as the Blackhawks did in Game 1, Detroit took control in the second period and put the game away in the third. Now, the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605817/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:29:26 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605817/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 STOCKHOLM -- The United States was upset 3-0 by Switzerland in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship Saturday.The Swiss will face Sweden in Sunday's final after the Swedes defeated co-host Finland 3-0 in the earlier semifinal. Switzerland is guaranteed its first medal in 60 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605816/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:29:26 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605816/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday. Phelps (2-2) struck out eight while allowing one run in a season-high seven innings, helping New York beat the Blue Jays for the eighth time in nine games this season. Cano connected ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:29:24 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It was a perfect road playoff game for the Detroit Red Wings and they were able to even up their series with the Chicago Blackhawks earning a 4-1 victory in Game 2. Detroit did things so much differently compared to Game 1. Babcock’s complaints about not getting out of their own zone were adjusted and the Wings could get their offense going. Goals ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:28:12 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former Baylor star Brittney Griner said it was an ';unwritten law'; to keep her homosexuality private so she would not dissuade recruits from choosing the school. (Barry Gossage/Getty Images) Former Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney Griner, who acknowledged she was gay in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605818/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:31 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605818/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Saunders (3-4, 5.51 ERA) is 3-0 with an 0.94 ERA in four home starts this season, but 0-4 with a 12.54 ERA on the road."It's killing me," he said after allowing one run in 6 1-3 innings of a 6-1 victory over Oakland on Sunday to improve to 9-0 with a 1.72 ERA in 13 career starts at Safeco Field. "I know I have it in me. It's just a ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:29 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605821/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Padres third baseman Chase Headley this summer might have to seek a backup plan. While there's been some early speculation about a trade for Headley since he recently said publicly that he wouldn't discuss a contract extension during the season, people with ties to the team are saying it's "unlikely" that there will be a trade involving ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:28 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dodgers manager for the remainder of the season? Team President Stan Kasten wouldn't say. "I don't discuss the manager and I never do," Kasten said. "Ever since spring training, we said that, when you wanted to talk about him every day. We had a rough start but we expect to get through this." Kasten was reminded he was asked a yes-or-no question. "What was ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:27 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mets first baseman Ike Davis is hitting well below .200 into May for the second straight season. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The New York Mets’ discussions about demoting first baseman Ike Davis to the minor leagues are ';intensifying,'; and the 26-year-old could be sent down as soon as early next ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605824/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:26 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605824/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brett Anderson could miss up to six weeks after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot. Oakland's opening-day starter said he felt pain in his foot while running in the outfield Monday. Anderson, who came back ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605827/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:25 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605827/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Cingrani to Triple-A Louisville and recalled infielder Neftali Soto. Cingrani made his sixth start in Friday night's 5-3 loss to the Phillies. He was 2-0 with a 3.27 ERA. Soto batted .269 with three homers and 16 RBIs for the Bats. He played 18 games at first base and 16 at third. The move was made before Saturday afternoon's game in ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:25 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carlos Villanueva is heading to the Chicago bullpen. Garza hasn't pitched in the majors this season after suffering a strained back muscle in spring training. In his fourth rehab start, the right-hander pitched six shutout innings for Triple-A Iowa and struck out six. "I think when they told me to go get six and I got six, it was enough lobbying than I could ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:25 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors Switzerland has not won a medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship since 1953, but with a 3-0 win over the United States in Stockholm on Saturday, that is certain to change. The win puts Switzerland in the gold-medal game against host Sweden on Sunday, meaning the Swiss can finish with no worse than silver.Team USA will play Finland for bronze Sunday after an ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605563/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:26:00 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605563/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors Switzerland has not won a medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship since 1953, but with a 3-0 win over the United States in Stockholm on Saturday, that is certain to change. The win puts Switzerland in the gold-medal game against host Sweden on Sunday, meaning the Swiss can finish with no worse than silver.Team USA will play Finland for bronze Sunday after an ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:25:59 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605564/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday. Phelps (2-2) struck out eight while allowing one run in a season-high seven innings, helping New York beat the Blue Jays for the eighth time in nine games this ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:23:09 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 to get a $785,000 engagement ring returned . In response, Williams' former ladyfriend has upped the ante to a whole new level.Specifically, Erin Marzouki and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, are alleging that Williams used the phrase "suicidal thoughts" in a text to Marzouki."No money in the world should leave me with suicidal thoughts," Williams allegedly texted to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605849/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:14 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605849/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hawks have been doing something kind of weird. They're interviewing coaches to replace Larry Drew while still having not yet cut ties with Larry Drew. "After talking with my adviser on this, he doesn't like the odds," Drew ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:13 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605851/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Jose Sharks , 9 p.m. ET (NBCSN) The San Jose Sharks have probably played better than their 2-0 series deficit might indicate, and they finally found a way to put a few of shots ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:12 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 USC on Sunday night for an official visit, a source confirmed to CBSSports.com.Simmons, a McKeesport, Pa., native, is also considering Miami, Penn State and Pittsburgh, according to a report by Scout.com.The former five-star recruit had initially signed with North Carolina but was granted a release and enrolled at Texas Tech, picking the Red Raiders over USC two years ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605855/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:09 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605855/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former Baylor star and recent No. 1 draft pick Brittney Griner said she was told by Bears coach Kim Mulkey to keep her sexuality quiet while at school. Mulkey wanted to keep the players' sexual orientations out of the public light because she thought it would hinder recruiting and negatively portray the program. "It was a recruiting thing," Griner said in an interview ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:08 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 STOCKHOLM -- The United States was upset 3-0 by Switzerland in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship Saturday.The Swiss will face Sweden in Sunday's final after the Swedes defeated co-host Finland 3-0 in the earlier semifinal. Switzerland is guaranteed its first medal in 60 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605256/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:23 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605256/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury. Both Spezza, who played only five games after the start of the lockout-shortened season before being lost to the injury, and head coach Paul MacLean confirmed that Spezza would play Sunday after a team workout Saturday ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605237/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:22 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605237/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri, formerly the assistant GM of the Raptors, won the NBA’s 2012-13 Executive of the Year Award.(Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images) The Toronto Raptors are pursuing Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri, the 2012-13 NBA Executive of the Year, in hopes of making him their top basketball ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605061/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:29:25 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605061/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pittsburgh Penguins , coach Paul MacLean announced on Saturday.Spezza practiced with the Senators' top line on Saturday and told reporters later in the day he feels ready to ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605264/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:16:48 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605264/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis 500 qualifying has begun after a rain delay of more than two hours. Series officials say they have pushed back the schedule. Originally, all cars were scheduled to qualify from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Now drivers will be allowed to make four-lap qualifying attempts until 6 p.m. The nine fastest cars will then get one attempt each in a shootout for the pole that will ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:16:45 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jake Arrieta was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, the club announced Saturday.Arrieta was sent down to Triple-A in late April as he has repeatedly failed to meet expectations ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605267/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:16:44 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605267/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sportsman of the Year for his efforts. Venturi was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame just last week, but he was unable to attend the ceremony due to illness. He was inducted under the Lifetime Achievement category.His broadcast partner, Jim ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605265/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:16:42 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605265/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 (Reuters) - Veteran pass rusher Dwight Freeney, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Saturday. Freeney, a free agent after being released by the Indianapolis Colts in February, will help fill the gap left by outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605235/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:34 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605235/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice. The addition of Freeney also helps cushion the loss of outside linebackers ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604514/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:49:19 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604514/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Rangers . Redden took part in some of the Bruins' activities during their off day Saturday. His injury has not been disclosed. Coach Claude Julien says it will be a game-time decision whether Redden can ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604704/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:34:01 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604704/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Jose Sharks will be in the lineup for Game 3 Saturday night, returning after a five-game injury absence.Havlat, who left Game 1 of the playoffs against Vancouver last round with a lower-body injury, informed the coaching staff after the morning skate that he was a go."He's come to see me, he thinks he's ready to go, so we'll find a spot for him,'' Sharks head ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604703/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:34:01 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604703/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jake Arrieta on Saturday. Jurrjens was signed to a minor league deal in spring training. He went 4-1 with a 3.14 ERA in eight starts for Norfolk. He is 53-37 with a 3.62 ERA in 126 major league games. The Orioles needed an extra arm in the rotation because ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604716/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:57 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604716/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Stephen Tulloch said he was on the same flight from Miami to Detroit as Young recently, and Young opened up about a mental issue he was dealing with, even showing him documents about the condition. ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604717/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:32:40 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604717/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Memphis Grizzlies for the right to advance to the NBA Finals. Who will come out on top? SI.com writers Ian Thomsen, Lee Jenkins, Ben Golliver, Rob Mahoney and Chris Mannix make their ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604684/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:32:20 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604684/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604685/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:32:19 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604685/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kyle Long to a four-year contract, the team announced Friday.Long, the son of Howie Long and brother of Rams defensive end Chris Long, was the 20th overall pick in the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604686/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:27:34 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604686/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Mets are looking to get another win over the Cubs this afternoon as they continue their series in Chicago. Yesterday, the Amazin's topped the Cubs, 3-2, at Wrigley Field.Jeremy Hefner gets the start for the Mets today against Cubs pitcher Scott ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604147/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:44:53 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604147/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 skyhook Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publicly about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program. "It was a recruiting thing," Griner said during an interview with ESPN The Magazine and espnW. "The coaches thought that if it seemed like they ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604120/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:31 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604120/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Chargers were looking for a pass-rusher, but 33-year-old Dwight Freeney hasn't reached double figures in sacks since 2010, and the odds are stacked against him. Since 2000, only three DE-OLB types age 33 or older have reached 11 ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604119/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:30 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604119/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Street League Skateboarding final , winning on every section of the three-part course. Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez, the gold medalist at X Games Los Angeles 2012, took silver, followed by newcomer Manny Santiago in third. "I was so nervous. I've never felt that much pressure," said Huston, the 2012 Street League champion. "I've never felt a feeling like that before ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604118/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:30 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604118/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 mint juleps and the Kentucky Derby , but the Preakness Stakes has its own signature drink too. The ';Black-Eyed Susan'; is billed as the ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604137/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:33:22 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604137/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Goldencents didn’t have the best Kentucky Derby, finishing a disappointing 17th despite being one of the post-time favorites, but the horse looked loose and lively during a bath this morning at Pimlico, hours ahead of the 138th Preakness ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604136/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:33:22 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604136/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI They are the players whose national ink comes in thimbles, not barrels. They get the occasional "attaboy" mention, but after most games they are otherwise left alone by the folks holding microphones or notepads. Among teammates and hardcore fans, however, they receive appreciative nods, not unlike the quiet but skillful drummer in the band with the superstar ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604125/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:32:33 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604125/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The deal is also apparently incentive-laden, and could be worth north of $13 million depending how many sacks Freeney's able to achieve in his two years with the Chargers.Pass rush was an issue for San Diego anyway, but it became a major priority when second-year player Melvin Ingram ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604149/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:43 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604149/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carlos Villanueva will move to the bullpen, report multiple outlets, including CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.With the move, the Cubs' already-strong starting rotation stands to get better. Entering Saturday's action, Cubs' starters had a 3.56 ERA, good for a tie for sixth in the majors with the Rangers -- trailing the Cardinals, Nationals, Reds, White Sox and Tigers.While ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604152/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:39 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604152/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jenkins has decided to transfer again .He's now returning to Arizona.Jenkins would not have had to sit out a year at Washington State since he already graduated, and he will be eligible to play immediately this fall for the Wildcats.Jenkins rushed for 293 yards and two touchdowns for the Wildcats last season while serving as a backup to the nation's leading ... http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604153/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:39 -0400 http://www.arizonaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604153/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56