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Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:08PM May 20, 2012 CommentOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship.
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Munoz wins Sybase after slow-play controversy
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:57PM May 20, 2012 CommentGLADSTONE, N.J. (AP) — Azahara Munoz is never going to forget her first LPGA Tour win. It was as emotional as it was controversial and possibly tainted.
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Full field set for Indianapolis 500
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:38PM May 20, 2012 CommentINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The field is set for the Indianapolis 500. And, more importantly, it's full.
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I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:55PM May 20, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.
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I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:19PM May 20, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.
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Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:17PM May 20, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall.
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Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:06PM May 20, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cancel the coronation, or at least postpone it. The Phoenix Coyotes are still hanging around.
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Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:35PM May 20, 2012 CommentDETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.
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Chelsea plans for future as European champion
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:51PM May 20, 2012 CommentMUNICH (AP) — Chelsea can plan its future from an unexpected position of strength as champion of Europe following its dramatic upset of Bayern Munich.
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Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian Open title
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:13PM May 20, 2012 CommentROME (AP) — Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud.
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Green Bay marathon in Wis. halted because of heat
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:47PM May 20, 2012 CommentGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin marathon was halted Sunday after several runners and walkers experienced heat-related problems and required medical attention.
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Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:03AM May 20, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer.
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Johnson cruises to 3rd win in NASCAR All-Star race
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:02AM May 20, 2012 CommentCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — It's not often a race car driver intentionally cruises slowly at the back of the field.
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Cardinals' Berkman leaves game with knee injury
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:15PM May 19, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman injured his right knee while taking a throw at first base during the third inning of Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Triple Crown dreams often dashed at Belmont
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:50PM May 19, 2012 CommentSince Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness — but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9.
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UFC star Jones charged with DWI
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:57PM May 19, 2012 CommentBINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — UFC star Jon Jones was charged with DWI early Saturday after the car he was driving struck a utility pole, police said.
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I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:46PM May 19, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance.
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Chelsea, luckiest team in football
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:42PM May 19, 2012 CommentMUNICH (AP) — Lots of money, lots of luck, and players who didn't care about winning ugly — just so long as they won — turned Chelsea into the champions of Europe.
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Earnhardt races way into Sprint All-Star race
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:29PM May 19, 2012 CommentCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he had a free pass into the All-Star race.
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Column: The kind of grit you can't teach
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:25PM May 19, 2012 CommentBALTIMORE (AP) — Every racehorse that captures the public's imagination with a Triple Crown try has something more going for him than speed.
