Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke
NEW YORK —Golf’s governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game.
Dodgers win with Mattingly under fire
MILWAUKEE — With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well in the worst way.
Wings top ’Hawks for 2-1 series lead
Detroit scores quickly in the second quarter to hand Chicago the 3-1 loss Monday night and gain advantage in the series.
Villwock leaves Spirit of Qatar team
SEATTLE — One of the most successful partnerships in unlimited hydroplane racing — that of driver Dave Villwock and the U-96 Spirit of Qatar team — is apparently breaking up.
Dahlberg: Oxbow's win more proof that time waits for no one
A 77-year-old trained a horse that a 50-year-old rode to victory in the Preakness, which should give anyone worried about the graying of America something to cheer about.
Spurs coast past Memphis
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who have been there so many times before.
Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA title
IRVING, Texas — Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way left.
Cabrera's three home runs not enough for Tigers in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball’s first Triple Crown in 45 years.
Boychuk breaks tie as Bruins beat Rangers for 2-0 lead
BOSTON — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers.
Carpenter earns Indianapolis 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS — Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration on Saturday.
