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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.

Johnson wins fourth NASCAR All-Star race

CONCORD, N.C. — Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson’s list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Chargers agree to two-year deal with Freeney

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

Krzyzewski changes mind, may return as US Olympic coach

Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team.

Beckham in tears at final Paris Saint-Germain home match

PARIS — Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

BALTIMORE — Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.