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FARMINGTON — The Festus Tigers capitalized fully on several early scoring chances, and snapped a lengthy string of post-season losses to North County on Tuesday with a 6-3 semifinal win at the Class 3, District 2 Tournament.
Pirates score four in tenth to beat CardinalsST. LOUIS (AP) — Ronny Paulino was ready when Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit broke his left thumb. It helped that the Pirates were facing the St. Louis Cardinals.
McLaurin finishes second, Tigers third in Class 2 golfSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Senior Jordan McLaurin fell slightly short of repeating as individual champion at the Class 2 state golf tournament, but his second-place finish helped Arcadia Valley reach the medal stand for the first time in program history.
Knights take another step toward stateFARMINGTON — The Farmington Knights tennis team hosted a Regional match with the Potosi Trojans on Tuesday and came out 5-0 winners. The matches were two sets with a tiebreaker if needed.
Indians shut out in season finale, Warriors escape Vikings upset tryFRANKCLAY — The Bismarck Indians were hoping to build on Monday’s opening round win in the Class 2 District 4 Tournament, but Bourbon Warhawks pitcher Alex Bailey stood in their way on Tuesday. Bailey struck out 12 batters on way to a 5-0, two-hit shut-out.
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5th person charged in Redskins safety's killing
MIAMI (AP) -- Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor....
MIAMI (AP) -- Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor....
Sen. Specter wants independent investigation into Spygate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if the "incensed" Pittsburgh Steelers fan in Congress has anything to do with it....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if the "incensed" Pittsburgh Steelers fan in Congress has anything to do with it....
Specter wants Mitchell-like investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball....
Former center Whitley dead at 39
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (AP) -- Former NFL center Curtis Whitley, who played for three teams in the 1990s and had a history of substance use, was found dead in his trailer home in West Texas....
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (AP) -- Former NFL center Curtis Whitley, who played for three teams in the 1990s and had a history of substance use, was found dead in his trailer home in West Texas....
Ex-NFL player Hambrick gets 5 years for drug sales
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine. The former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals player was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday....
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine. The former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals player was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday....
MLB
Mota falters as Dodgers beat Brewers 6-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee's beleaguered bullpen blew another game, this time without the help of Eric Gagne. Juan Pierre hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Brewers 6-4 Wednesday night and stop a season-high, five-game losing streak....
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee's beleaguered bullpen blew another game, this time without the help of Eric Gagne. Juan Pierre hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Brewers 6-4 Wednesday night and stop a season-high, five-game losing streak....
Rays' Kazmir gets $28.5 million extension
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir agreed Wednesday to a $28.5 million, three-year extension through 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract's value to $39.5 million over four seasons....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir agreed Wednesday to a $28.5 million, three-year extension through 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract's value to $39.5 million over four seasons....
Owings pitches Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over Rockies
PHOENIX (AP) -- Micah Owings threw six shutout innings and Brandon Lyon earned his 10th straight save as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night, extending their domination of the defending NL champions....
PHOENIX (AP) -- Micah Owings threw six shutout innings and Brandon Lyon earned his 10th straight save as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night, extending their domination of the defending NL champions....
Reds recover for 7-6 win over Marlins in 10 innings
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds blew a six-run lead in the ninth, but Paul Janish singled home the tiebreaking run in only his second big-league at-bat for a 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night....
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds blew a six-run lead in the ninth, but Paul Janish singled home the tiebreaking run in only his second big-league at-bat for a 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night....
Sabathia pitches another shutout for Indians
It's been nearly 60 years since the Cleveland Indians starting staff has had a run of stinginess as good as this....
It's been nearly 60 years since the Cleveland Indians starting staff has had a run of stinginess as good as this....
NHL
Stars avoid sweep, send West finals back to Detroit
DALLAS (AP) -- Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. Loui Ericksson's goal about 12 minutes after Detroit's was waved off, then third-period goals from Mike Modano and Brenden Morrow sent the Stars past the Red Wings 3-1 on Wednesday night, preventing the Western Conference finals from ending in a sweep....
DALLAS (AP) -- Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. Loui Ericksson's goal about 12 minutes after Detroit's was waved off, then third-period goals from Mike Modano and Brenden Morrow sent the Stars past the Red Wings 3-1 on Wednesday night, preventing the Western Conference finals from ending in a sweep....
Penguins move to brink of Cup finals with 4-1 win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold....
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold....
Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs....
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs....
Predators sign Martin Erat to 7-year, $31.5M deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators have signed forward Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract. Erat ranks third on the team in career scoring (253). He joined Nashville in the 2001-02 season after being selected in the 1999 draft....
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators have signed forward Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract. Erat ranks third on the team in career scoring (253). He joined Nashville in the 2001-02 season after being selected in the 1999 draft....
Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night....
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night....
NBA
Celtics beat Cavs 96-89 to take 3-2 lead in series
BOSTON (AP) -- Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance....
BOSTON (AP) -- Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance....
Kobe scores 26, Lakers beat Jazz to take 3-2 lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals....
Kobe plays supporting role as Lakers top Jazz
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant usually starts out as a facilitator and finishes as a scorer. He did just the opposite in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant usually starts out as a facilitator and finishes as a scorer. He did just the opposite in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals....
Home court comes through for Celtics again
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics can wrap it up on the road, where they haven't won yet. Or they can finish Cleveland off at home, where they haven't lost....
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics can wrap it up on the road, where they haven't won yet. Or they can finish Cleveland off at home, where they haven't lost....
Sporting News names Ainge top executive in NBA
BOSTON (AP) -- Danny Ainge, who engineered the trades for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen that helped the Boston Celtics post the biggest turnaround in league history, was given the Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year award before Wednesday night's playoff game....
BOSTON (AP) -- Danny Ainge, who engineered the trades for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen that helped the Boston Celtics post the biggest turnaround in league history, was given the Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year award before Wednesday night's playoff game....
NCAAF
Florida football player shot in the shoulder
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A University of Florida football player is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park....
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A University of Florida football player is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park....
How some colleges view using Web cams to recruit
A look at some major colleges football programs' takes on the new technique of head coaches using Web cams to talk to recruits, which is allowed by the NCAA:...
A look at some major colleges football programs' takes on the new technique of head coaches using Web cams to talk to recruits, which is allowed by the NCAA:...
Web cams new tool in college football recruiting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches....
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches....
LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux tossed off football team
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Ryan Perrilloux seemed like a perfect fit for LSU. The Louisiana native had the rocket arm, mobility and versatility to make him a constant big-play threat and one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the country. He even had the French last name....
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Ryan Perrilloux seemed like a perfect fit for LSU. The Louisiana native had the rocket arm, mobility and versatility to make him a constant big-play threat and one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the country. He even had the French last name....
LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux is dismissed from the team
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the team. Head coach Les Miles says that Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete." He is declining additional comment....
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the team. Head coach Les Miles says that Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete." He is declining additional comment....
NCAAB
NCAA president has 'new information' on USC's Mayo
HOUSTON (AP) -- Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency....
HOUSTON (AP) -- Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency....
Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts....
IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach....
West Virginia coach Huggins hurt in airport fall
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement....
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement....
Former MSU hoops player gets 120 years for shooting death
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller was sentenced Tuesday to 120 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller was sentenced Tuesday to 120 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer....
Golf
Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure....
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure....
Tiger's rehab going well; hopes to play in 2 weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season....
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season....
Wie won't take part in Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) -- Don't look for Michelle Wie at this year's Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika Sorenstam. Wie did not seek an exemption into the event she played a year ago, the tournament said....
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) -- Don't look for Michelle Wie at this year's Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika Sorenstam. Wie did not seek an exemption into the event she played a year ago, the tournament said....
Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career 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....
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career 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....
Steady Annika Sorenstam adds Kingsmill to courses conquered
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- 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....
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- 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....
Racing
Injured Indy 500 crewman released from hospital
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500....
Ganassi's gamble pays off with Scott Dixon on Indy 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team....
Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole....
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole....
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