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Rangers end skid with win over A’s
ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers. After a tough stretch, the Rangers had a loud and clear ...

June 18, 2013
End of the line for Louisville
OMAHA, Neb. — This wasn’t the ending Louisville imagined for the best sports year in university history....

June 18, 2013
Spurring greatness
SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs have long been the NBA’s gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to roll up their sleeves and scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles in San Antonio....

June 18, 2013
Heartland Classic starts tonight with silent auction to benefit tornado victims
The opening ceremonies for the Classic start at 6 p.m. tonight at Southmoore High. A silent auction of sports memorabilia and other items is taking place during the opening ceremonies and will run throughout the tournament. All proceeds raised will go to the athletes at Southmoore who had their homes destroyed in the recent tornados.

June 17, 2013
Not his best
ARDMORE, Pa. — Rory McIlroy started the U.S. Open with a run up the Rocky steps. He ended it going a few rounds with one of his clubs....

June 17, 2013
U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links set to kick off this week at Jimmie Austin Golf Course
Only Mother Nature knows how tough the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club will play this week. It could be hot and windy, or it might be muggy and calm....

June 17, 2013
Spurs win Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead; Green claims finals 3-point record
SAN ANTONIO — With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami’s, will be the one that rules the NBA....

June 17, 2013
Blackhawks seeking an edge
BOSTON — A dominant first period gave the Chicago Blackhawks plenty of momentum. Then it disappeared. They’ve come to Boston to find it and get the upper hand over the Bruins in a very tight Stanley Cup final series....

June 17, 2013
Mercury beat Shock in OT
TULSA, Okla. — After struggling from the field in the first half, Diana Taurasi took over for the Phoenix Mercury....

June 17, 2013
Gamecocks on top
OMAHA, Neb. — It was another rough afternoon for ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel....

June 17, 2013
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