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Associated Press Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (left) and Miami Heat guard Norris Cole battle for a loose ball as guard Nate Robinson (behind) watches during the first half Wednesday's Game 2 of their NBA playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals in Miami. Miami's 115-78 win over the Bulls evened the series at 1-1, just like the other three semifinals series.
Parity rules in conference semis
Parity has struck the NBA playoffs, where the conference semifinals are all fit to be tied. The four current series are all knotted at one game apiece — the first time that’s happened in the sec...
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NCAA gives refs some leeway in elbow calls
The NCAA is giving referees leeway in how they deal with players who inadvertently elbow an opponent above the shoulders. Pending approval by the Playing Rules Oversight Committee next month, re...
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Allen’s defense proves key as Grizzlies even series with Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tony Allen thought it might have been out of desperation that he ended up guarding Kevin Durant in crunch time. Whatever it was, it worked out perfectly for the Memphis Grizzlies...
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Manchester United’s Ferguson to retire
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing an end to more than 26 trophy-filled years at the club. The Scotsman secured a 13th ...
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Toronto’s Happ released from hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was released Wednesday from a Florida hospital, just a day after he was hit on the head by a line drive, and hopes for a quick return to t...
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Associated press Chicago Cubs' Luis Valbuena slides safely into home past the tag of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after a double by Anthony Rizzo in Wednesday's game in Chicago. The Cardinals' 5-4 victory finished off a six-game road trip with a 5-1 record.
Cards finish road trip at 5-1
CHICAGO — Starting pitching. Veteran hitters. Dependable relievers. The St. Louis Cardinals have it all, so all this success on the road is no accident. Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two r...
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Denver’s Karl named NBA Coach of the Year
DENVER — In keeping with the theme of selflessness that the Denver Nuggets demonstrated this season, George Karl is sharing the credit for winning the league’s Coach of the Year award. Karl than...
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Halladay requires shoulder surgery
SAN FRANCISCO — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay will have arthroscopic surgery to repair a bone spur in his right shoulder. The two-time Cy Young Award winner made the announcement be...
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Heat romps over Bulls in physical match
MIAMI — So much for that notion of the Miami Heat being in trouble. Sure, they’ve lost home-court advantage in these Eastern Conference semifinals. But an absolute domination of the Chicago Bull...
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Associated Press New York Knicks' Jason Kidd (5) and Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert dive for a loose ball in the first half of Tuesday's Game 2 of their NBA playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York
Knicks even series with run
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the Eastern Conference semifi...
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Associated Press Ricky Craven (32) beats Kurt Busch by .002 seconds to win the Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 race at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C., on March 16. It was 10 years ago that Busch came up an agonizing .002 seconds shy of victory.
Busch can’t drop Darlington finish
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kurt Busch never stops hoping for the perfect finish at Darlington Raceway. It was 10 years ago that Busch came up an agonizing .002 seconds shy of victory to Ricky Craven at th...
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Ginobili’s 3 in 2nd OT lifts Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — All it took was one shot from Manu Ginobili to undo Stephen Curry’s monstrous performance. Ginobili hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 1.2 seconds left in the second overtime ...
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Partial win for Penske in NASCAR appeal
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR’s chief appeals officer has upheld the fines and points penalties against Penske Racing for parts infractions at Texas last month. John Middlebrook issued his decision Tue...
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NCAA hoops semifinal games move to cable
NEW YORK — The Final Four’s first two games are moving to cable next year. CBS and Turner Sports said Tuesday the national semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, with the title game remain...
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Lynn takes loss in duel with Wood
CHICAGO — Travis Wood pitched impressively into the seventh inning to outduel Lance Lynn, Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs snapped the St. Louis Cardinals’ six-game winning...
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