May 20, 2012 09:14AM

LeBrun: Kings' Dwight King making a name for himself

Not letting a demotion to the third line get him down, Dwight King has been a pleasant surprise for the Kings against the Coyotes, writes Pierre LeBrun.

May 20, 2012 01:39PM

Heat's Howard confronts Pacers' Stephenson

Miami Heat veteran Juwan Howard and Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson had to be separated following an on-court confrontation before the teams played Game 4 of their playoff series Sunday.

May 20, 2012 12:14PM

I'll Have Another off to New York for Belmont

I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.

May 20, 2012 12:13PM

Gasol shares blame for Lakers' loss to Thunder

Kobe Bryant hoped for more aggressiveness from the Lakers All-Star forward Pau Gasol in the Lakers' loss to the Thunder.

May 20, 2012 01:28PM

Carpenter assures full 33-car field for Indy 500

Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race.

May 20, 2012 01:48PM

Rangers coach Tortorella rips Devils' tactics

In a heated Hudson River clash that is threatening to become pretty nasty, the gloves were officially dropped Sunday when Rangers coach John Tortorella ripped the Devils, accusing them of selling penalty calls and skirting the rules.

May 20, 2012 12:17PM

Sandbagging in Sprint All-Star race annoys fans

It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.

May 20, 2012 01:08PM

Perez says Indians fans should support team

Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans.

May 20, 2012 01:20PM

Phillies GM defends club's treatment of Howard

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.

May 20, 2012 12:31PM

Pressel ousted in semis after slow-play penalty

Azahara Munoz of Spain defeated Morgan Pressel 2 and 1 in the semifinals of the Sybase Match Play Championship Sunday after a slow-play penalty against the American on the 12th hole turned the match, casting a shadow on the $1.5 million event.

May 20, 2012 02:00PM

Sharapova tops Li, holds onto Italian Open title

Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud.

May 19, 2012 08:00PM

Spurs rally, use 24-0 run to take 3-0 series lead

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Spurs trailed by 24 points earlier, and San Antonio defeated the Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

May 20, 2012 09:54AM

Marlins put MLB steals leader Bonifacio on DL

The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained left thumb.

May 19, 2012 06:42PM

Chelsea wins Champions League after penalties

Updates with detail, lineups. With AP Photos.

May 20, 2012 10:16AM

Osi falls short of Twitter target to buy LT's ring

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora offered to buy and return Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring to the Pro Football Hall of Famer, but only if Umenyiora attained 500,000 Twitter followers by 10 p.m. Saturday.