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Gay wins 100 at Adidas Grand Prix in New York

Tyson Gay, representing the USA, wins the Men's 100m during the IAAF Diamond League Grand Prix competition on Randall's Island, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in New York. Ryan Bailey of the U.S. is at right. AP

Tyson Gay accomplished all his goals at the Adidas Grand Prix: He won, put his body through the grind of rounds — and stayed injury-free.

Posted: May 26th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies in OT

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, goes up for a shot against the Memphis Grizzlies defense during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. AP Photo/Eric Gay

Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio’s first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Cavaliers win NBA Lottery Draft again

NBA basketball team representatives sit onstage at the start of the NBA draft lottery, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in New York. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Bobcats seek to regain Hornets nickname

In this Jan. 23, 2013 file photo, Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan looks on from courtside during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks in Charlotte, N.C. AP FILE PHOTO

NBA great Michael Jordan wants to get Charlotte buzzing again, applying to the NBA to re-name his Charlotte Bobcats the Hornets.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Clippers part ways with coach Del Negro

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro talks to his team during a time-out in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center on April 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. AFP FILE PHOTO

The Los Angeles Clippers, ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs, said Tuesday they won’t bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Injured Murray withdraws from French Open

Britain's Andy Murray receives medical care during his match with Spain's Marcel Granollers, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Murray has retired from his second-round match with Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Italian Open. AP/Andrew Medichini

Andy Murray will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number two announced on Tuesday.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Tenorio holds head high despite Finals sweep

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LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra (No. 5) FILE PHOTO

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel point guard LA Tenorio was one of the last players to come out of the losing dugout Sunday night.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

‘A wonderful ride from 0-4,’ says Chua on Ginebra’s run

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La Tenorio of Ginebra fouls the driving Cyrus Baguio of Alaska at Smart Araneta . INQUIRER PHOTO/AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s improbable run came to an end via three-game sweep at the hands of Alaska Sunday night.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Nadal, Serena set out stall for French Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal bites the trophy as he poses for photographers after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer at the final match of the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Nadal won 6-1, 6-3. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams fired warning shots to their French Open rivals with comprehensive victories over Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka respectively in Rome on Sunday.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Spurs thump Grizzlies in series opener

Darrell Arthur #00 of the Memphis Grizzlies attempts to control a rebound against Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 19, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. AFP

The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday’s opening game of the NBA’s Western Conference finals.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Pacers hold off Knicks to reach Eastern finals

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks defends the shot of David West #21 of the Indiana Pacers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. AFP

Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Beckham captains PSG in last home game

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Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham's wife Victoria Beckham and her daughter Harper, arrive to attend the French League One soccer match between PSG and Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. AP Photo

David Beckham has been named Paris Saint-Germain’s captain for Saturday’s game against Brest in the French League, his final home match before retiring at the end of the season.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Beckham walks off in tears after last home game

Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain's English midfielder David Beckham after scoring during a French L1 football match between Paris St Germain and Brest on May 18, 2013 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.   AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD

David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation — for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

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