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Back injury hinders Kobe as Jazz tie series at 2-2

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:51:39 PDT

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Burnside: Malkin, Pens underline title credentials

Scott Burnside — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:45:58 PDT

Pittsburgh threw down the gauntlet to the Flyers when they flattened Philly 4-2 on Friday to open up a 1-0 game lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Garcia ousts Goydos in playoff for Players triumph

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:41:48 PDT

Sergio Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career Sunday by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.

Mayo denies claims he took gifts at USC

ESPN.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:21:28 PDT

Former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo, a projected lottery pick in this year's NBA draft, received thousands of dollars in cash, clothes and other benefits that appear to violate NCAA rules, a four-month ESPN Outside the Lines investigation has revealed.

Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:27:58 PDT

The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he didn't feel he deserved to pitch the ninth anymore.

NHL fines Ribeiro, Osgood for Game 2 altercation

ESPN.com news services — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:21:21 PDT

The NHL has decided not to suspend Mike Ribeiro or Chris Osgood for their Game 2 altercation, according to TSN.

Ward's pinch-hit double lets Cubs stop D-backs

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:39:05 PDT

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First-place Marlins grab seventh straight victory

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:59:58 PDT

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Nelson guarantees Magic will prevail in Game 5

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:27:20 PDT

His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday.

Surging Rays knock Angels out of division lead

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:37:05 PDT

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Astros explode to ruin near no-no, sweep Dodgers

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:26:50 PDT

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Monroe's homers help Twins hang on vs. Red Sox

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:24:31 PDT

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D'Antoni accepting Knicks' coaching offer

ESPN.com news services — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:52:02 PDT

Mike D'Antoni has reportedly accepted an offer to coach the Knicks.

Sorenstam cruises to Michelob Ultra Open crown

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:18:32 PDT

Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa.

Ferrari's Massa brings home 7th F1 win in Turkey

ESPN.com news services — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:45:20 PDT

Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix from the pole position for the third year in a row on Sunday after an enthralling tactical battle with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.

Ex-O.J. friend: Simpson admitted killing his wife

Associated Press — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:16:56 PDT

A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.

A's bury Rangers with late-inning offensive surge

Recap — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:19:40 PDT

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