Professional Sports
COMMENTARY: Play ball nicely with Goodell, or else
posted: 05/24/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it’s just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell’s brief tenure as NFL commissioner have been awarded Super Bowls.
Heat, Pacers both encouraged by play
posted: 05/24/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Overtime winner keeps Rangers from being swept
posted: 05/24/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Pirates, Cubs continue to head different directions
posted: 05/24/2013 4:11 a.m. Discuss
It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth consecutive victory.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Missions need only one as Travs lose third in row
posted: 05/24/2013 4:10 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Travelers’ recent slump continued Thursday night in San Antonio.
Palmer shoots 62 at Colonial
posted: 05/24/2013 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Ryan Palmer was standing in the fairway on his last hole Thursday when his longtime caddie and fellow Colonial member issued a challenge.
LPGA cutting it short in Bahamas
posted: 05/24/2013 4:04 a.m. Discuss
Faced with a flooded course in which some fairways were more suited for fishing than playing golf, the LPGA Tour found a unique solution Thursday.
Kenseth maintains focus going into Coca-Cola 600
posted: 05/24/2013 4:03 a.m. Discuss
Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.
James gets last laugh; Miami trips up Indiana
posted: 05/23/2013 4:29 a.m. Discuss
LeBron James caught the in bounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.
Garcia apologizes for ‘stupid’ remark
posted: 05/23/2013 4:26 a.m. Comment 1
Sergio Garcia apologized Wednesday to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they had dinner together at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.
Familiar racing names lead IndyCar youth movement
posted: 05/23/2013 4:21 a.m. Discuss
Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.
COMMENTARY: Bears not same without Urlacher
posted: 05/23/2013 4:16 a.m. Discuss
Like he did to so many NFL running backs in 13 years, Brian Urlacher hit Chicago hard Wednesday morning.
Lewis does her part to sell LPGA
posted: 05/23/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
Stacy Lewis brings more value to the LPGA Tour that just her golf.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Lee gets first shutout since 2011, 12th of career
posted: 05/23/2013 4:11 a.m. Discuss
Once Cliff Lee escaped an early jam, the rest seemed to come easily.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Missions rough up Oye, knock Travs out of first
posted: 05/23/2013 4:03 a.m. Discuss
Matt Oye allowed 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings and the Arkansas Travelers fell into second place in the Texas League North Division with a 4-2 loss to the San Antonio Missions on Wednesday night at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio.
