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Jazz hang tough in OT, even series with Lakers

May 12, 2008, 12:06 am

SALT LAKE CITY - MAY 11:  Deron Williams #8 of the Utah Jazz goes for a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena May 11, 2008 in Salt Lake City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement  Turiaf ejected, Kobe hurts back as Utah wins both at home to make it 2-2.




Opinion: Paul quickly moves into NBA's point guard elite

May 11, 2008, 7:42 pm
Sporting News: The New Orleans Hornets, the NBA's least-known and most routinely overlooked championship contender, is wise beyond its years ? thanks to point guard Chris Paul ? and that is why the four-time champion Spurs are in danger of being bounced out of the playoffs by mid-May.

Garcia captures 'Fifth Major' win in playoff

May 12, 2008, 2:50 am

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 11:  Sergio Garcia of Spain hits on the 5th hole during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2008 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)Sergio Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career Sunday by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.




Ex-USC star Mayo reportedly received cash

May 11, 2008, 11:52 pm

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 20:  O.J. Mayo #32 of the USC Trojans against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Kansas State won 80-67.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Former USC star O.J. Mayo received around $30,000 in cash and gifts while he was in high school and his one year in college, ESPN reported, citing a former associate of the player.




Beltran, Church homer back-to-back as Mets beat Reds 8-3

May 12, 2008, 12:05 am

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning of their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning to support Oliver Perez and lead the New York Mets to an 8-3 victory Sunday over the bumbling Cincinnati Reds.




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'Annika?s back' ? Sorenstam wins with ease

May 11, 2008, 11:09 pm

Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Michelob Ultra Open LPGA Golf tournament at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., Sunday, May 11, 2008.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Annika Sorenstam?s comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa.




Man United goes down to wire to clinch title

May 11, 2008, 7:27 pm

WIGAN, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 11:  Ryan Giggs of Manchester United celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's second goal  during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at The JJB Stadium on May 11, 2008 in Wigan, England. Manchester United won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years Sunday, getting a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and another goal from Ryan Giggs to beat Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season.




Texas team claims state track title ? with 1 girl

May 11, 2008, 1:26 am

Bonnie Richardson, from Rochelle High School, holds the trophy for winning the girls 1A team championship unassisted at the University Interscholastic League track meet Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Austin, Texas.  (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)Bonnie Richardson ran. She threw. She jumped. And when it was time to hand out the team trophies, Richardson accepted the Texas 1A team championship for Rochelle High School ? by herself.




Images: Athletes and their mothers

May 6, 2008, 9:16 pm
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