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Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado
Kevin Durant is among a group of sports stars and coaches who are expressing concern for the victims of a massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday.Published: 5/20/2013 22:55:02 PM -
Goodson discusses arrest with Jets officials
Three days after he was arrested on drug and weapons charges, New York Jets running back Mike Goodson showed up Monday morning for the team's first OTA practice.Published: 5/20/2013 22:27:29 PM -
Lions' Johnson played with injured fingers
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson had a record-breaking night.Published: 5/20/2013 19:37:54 PM -
Gronkowski has 4th surgery on left forearm
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm Monday and doctors believe his previous infection is gone, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.Published: 5/20/2013 19:18:21 PM -
Bills' Williams denies contemplating suicide
Denying he's ever contemplated suicide, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams accused his former fiancee on Monday of taking private comments out of context in a bid to win a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.Published: 5/20/2013 19:13:11 PM -
Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio
Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.Published: 5/20/2013 18:53:33 PM -
Sources: NFL close to shifting draft to May
The NFL and NFL Players Association are on the verge of pushing back the draft to May and moving up the start of the league year to before the Indianapolis scouting combine, according to league and union sources.Published: 5/20/2013 18:09:11 PM -
Diggins gets Mercedes from Jay-Z's company
Skylar Diggins received a new Mercedes from Jay-Z's company.Published: 5/20/2013 15:58:49 PM -
Fans buy items on RG III's wedding registry
Robert Griffin III's immense fan base is showing their appreciation for the Washington Redskins quarterback by purchasing many of the items he and his fiance have listed on their wedding registry.Published: 5/20/2013 15:58:23 PM -
Super Bowl L, LI hosts to be picked Tuesday
Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners.Published: 5/20/2013 15:34:17 PM -
Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.Published: 5/20/2013 15:11:26 PM -
Moore, Broncos put big blunder behind them
The Denver Broncos have moved on, even if their fans haven't.Published: 5/20/2013 13:55:48 PM -
Vogel responds to LeBron, respects Heat
Frank Vogel said Monday that he has great respect for LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but as for James' perception that the Indiana Pacers coach considers Miami "just another team," he said the Heat superstar is mistaken.Published: 5/20/2013 13:15:19 PM -
Manuel: Bills system easier to learn than FSU's
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel said Sunday in a radio interview from the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles that he is quickly picking up the team's offense, which he said is less complex than the system he used at Florida State.Published: 5/20/2013 12:17:42 PM -
Serena, Nadal cruise to Italian Open titles
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, while Rafael Nadal beat rival Roger Federer in the men's final by the identical score.Published: 5/20/2013 12:06:26 PM -
LeBron to Vogel: 'We're not just another team'
Heat star LeBron James took exception Sunday to Pacers coach Frank Vogel referring to Miami as "just the next team" standing between Indiana and a shot at an NBA title.Published: 5/20/2013 10:40:51 AM -
Spurs cruise past Grizzlies to take Game 1
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.Published: 5/20/2013 09:56:18 AM -
Zack Warden lands new backflip combination for BMX Big Air gold
Zack Warden lands new backflip combination for GoPro BMX Big Air gold at X Games BarcelonaPublished: 5/20/2013 09:36:23 AM -
Bae emerges at Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title
Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.Published: 5/20/2013 08:47:12 AM -
Greening's goal in 2 OT leads Sens by Pens
Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.Published: 5/20/2013 02:07:22 AM -
Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers lose in Texas
David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.Published: 5/20/2013 01:46:14 AM -
Rangers place Kinsler on DL, bring up Profar
The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list and have called up top prospect Jurickson Profar.Published: 5/20/2013 01:14:19 AM -
Bruins roll past Rangers for 2-0 series lead
Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.Published: 5/19/2013 23:09:41 PM -
Moore improves to 8-0 as Rays sweep O's
Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.Published: 5/19/2013 21:58:29 PM -
Full 33-car field assured for Indianapolis 500
British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.Published: 5/19/2013 20:33:42 PM -
Ronnie Renner edges out Josh Hansen for Moto X Step Up gold
Ronnie Renner edges out Josh Hansen for Moto X Step Up gold at X Games BarcelonaPublished: 5/19/2013 16:55:05 PM -
Garrett Reynolds remains undefeated in BMX Street
With a win at X Games Barcelona, Garrett Reynolds remains undefeated in BMX StreetPublished: 5/19/2013 10:47:17 AM -
Pacers shake off Knicks to seize series in 6
Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.Published: 5/19/2013 03:09:15 AM -
Couture rescues Sharks in OT, cuts Kings' lead
Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night.Published: 5/19/2013 03:05:54 AM -
Johnson eases to record 4th All-Star victory
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Published: 5/19/2013 02:52:08 AM -
Dominant Matthysse stops Peterson in 3rd
Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.Published: 5/19/2013 01:59:26 AM -
Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series
Damien Brunner and 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.Published: 5/19/2013 00:37:40 AM -
Driver/owner Carpenter wins Indy 500 pole
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.Published: 5/18/2013 23:29:16 PM -
Sens' Spezza to return Sunday against Pens
The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury.Published: 5/18/2013 22:38:02 PM -
NHL fines Sharks $100K for GM's comments
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.Published: 5/18/2013 22:31:32 PM -
Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth
Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.Published: 5/18/2013 22:28:10 PM -
Pacers' Hill gets start in Game 6 vs. Knicks
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.Published: 5/18/2013 20:12:28 PM -
Report: Coach K considering Team USA return
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.Published: 5/18/2013 17:24:32 PM -
Switzerland stuns Team USA at hockey worlds
Reto Berra made 29 saves, and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the world hockey semifinals.Published: 5/18/2013 17:10:14 PM -
Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.Published: 5/18/2013 16:13:54 PM -
Huston grabs third X Games gold in Street League
Nyjah Huston won his second consecutive X Games gold medal Saturday in the Street League Skateboarding final, outlasting silver medalist Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez.Published: 5/18/2013 16:12:51 PM -
DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract
The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing on a two-year deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.Published: 5/18/2013 15:00:31 PM -
Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts
An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring has failed.Published: 5/18/2013 14:17:58 PM -
Griner: Mulkey said keep quiet on sexuality
Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.Published: 5/18/2013 13:31:16 PM -
Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Published: 5/18/2013 12:20:41 PM -
Gary Young wins first X Games gold in BMX Park
After 13 X Games, Gary Young gets his first gold medal in BMX Park at X Games BarcelonaPublished: 5/18/2013 11:43:55 AM -
Source: Gronkowski may need back surgery
In addition to a fourth surgery on his broken forearm, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might need back surgery, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.Published: 5/18/2013 11:34:36 AM -
Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again
The Bobcats have started the process of changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report by CBSSports.com.Published: 5/18/2013 10:29:31 AM -
Lizzie Armanto wins debut of X Games Women's Skate Park
Lizzie Armanto takes home her first gold at the X Games debut of Women's Skateboard ParkPublished: 5/18/2013 10:23:28 AM -
Brother: Severe pain cause of Trickle's suicide
Short-track legend Dick Trickle wouldn't have committed suicide were he not in such severe pain, his brother told ESPN.com on Friday.Published: 5/18/2013 07:45:53 AM -
Seahawks DE Irvin suspended four games
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.Published: 5/18/2013 07:34:28 AM -
Jackson's book trumpets Jordan over Kobe
Phil Jackson compares Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in new bookPublished: 5/18/2013 07:19:59 AM -
Venturi, U.S. Open champion and analyst, dies
Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.Published: 5/18/2013 02:06:29 AM
