Dodgers’ Matt Kemp Suffers Setback in Recovery
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp has suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained right hamstring.Kemp was expected to make his return to the team this Friday. But now a timeline for his return…
Rangers Place Pitcher Alexi Ogando on DL
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Texas Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando’s return to the team’s rotation lasted just one start, as the team has placed him on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.Ogando mis…
Bears Trade OL Gabe Carimi to Buccaneers
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images (CHICAGO) – The Chicago Bears traded offensive lineman Gabe Carimi to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in-exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2014 draft, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Carimi was a first-roun…
Harris English Wins the FedEx St. Jude Classic
Stan Badz/PGA TOUR(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – Harris English won the FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday, birdieing two of his final three holes for his first PGA Tour victory.
English was able to hold off veterans Phil Mickelson and Scott Stallings by a me…
Heat Even NBA Finals with 103-84 Rout of Spurs
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(MIAMI) – The Miami Heat played with a purpose Sunday night, and it showed big-time.
Mario Chalmers scored 19 points, LeBron James poured in 17 and the Miami Heat routed the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 to even the NBA…
Scoreboard Roundup – 6/9/13
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA Finals: Miami Heat 103 – San Antonio Spurs 84 (Series tied, 1-1)
French Open Men’s Final: Rafael Nadal Defeats David Ferrer – 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
MLB: Detroit Tigers 4 (35-26) – Cleveland Indians 1 (30-32)
Milwaukee Brewe…
Jimmie Johnson Cruises to Victory at Pocono Raceway
Jerry Markland/Getty Images(LONG POND, Pa.) — Jimmie Johnson led for 128 of the races’ 160 laps as he wins the Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway Sunday.
“What a race car,” Johnson said of his No. 48 Chevrolet. “I mean not only the car and the…
Trevor Bayne Wins Nationwide Race at Iowa
Justin Edmonds/NASCAR via Getty Images(NEWTON, Iowa) — Trevor Bayne passed by Austin Dillon with 11 laps to go, and went on to win the DuPont Pioneer 250 at Iowa Speedway Sunday.
“I’m so proud of this team and what they accomplished here today,” Bayne…
Rafael Nadal Beats David Ferrer, Makes French Open History
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images(PARIS) — Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday to take home his record breaking eighth French Open title.
Nadal is now the only man with eight titles at one Grand Slam.
The victory comes after Na…
Jets Invite TE Kellen Winslow to Minicamp
Tom Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images(FLORHAM PARK, N.J.) — Veteran tight end Kellen Winslow will be at Jets minicamp on Tuesday, the team confirmed on Saturday.
Winslow did not see much playing time with the Patriots last season and will have a cha…
Castroneves Wins at Texas Motor Speedway
Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway(FORT WORTH, Texas) — Helio Castroneves picked up his first win of the IndyCar season on Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
Castroneves led 132 laps and finished 4.7 seconds ahead of Ryan Hunter…
Kane Sends Blackhawks to Stanley Cup Finals With Goal in 2OT
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Patrick Kane made sure the Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have to travel back to Los Angeles for a Game 6.
The Blackhawks winger scored three goals, including the game winner with 8:20 left in the second overtime, se…
Scoreboard Roundup – 6/8/13
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NHL Playoffs – Western Conference Finals: Chicago Blackhawks 4 – Los Angeles Kings 3 (Blackhawks win series, 4-1)
Horse Racing: Palace Malice wins the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays 8 (34-27) – …
Marlins Top Mets 2-1 In 20-Inning Marathon
Andy Marlin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Adeiny Hechaverria hit the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the 20th inning, as the Miami Marlins outlasted the New York Mets 2-1 Saturday, in what was the longest major league game in three years.&nbs…
Andy Pettitte Earns 250th Career Victory
Jim McIssac/ Getty Images (SEATTLE) – Add another milestone to a great career.
Andy Pettitte pitched 7 1/3 innings of one run ball and earns his 250th career win, as the New York Yankees topped the Seattle Mariners 3-1, on Saturday afternoon.
Pe…
Palace Malice Wins the 145th Belmont Stakes
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Palace Malice held off the Preakness winner Oxbow and the Kentucky Derby winner Orb, to win the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday.
Palace Malice was trained by Todd Pletcher. Pletcher won the Belmont for …
Source: Kevin Durant To Sign With Roc Nation Sports
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Jay-Z’s new sports agency may have reeled in its biggest client yet.
Sources confirmed to ESPN that Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant intends to leave his current agent and sign with Roc Nation Spor…
Serena Williams Defeats Maria Sharapova, Wins French Open Title
MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images(PARIS) — Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in dominant fashion on Saturday in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 to capture the French Open title.
Williams, 31, was the last American to win the singles title back in 2002.&nbs…
Bruins Shut Out Penguins, 1-0, Advance to Stanley Cup Finals
Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images(BOSTON) — Pure domination. The Boston Bruins swept away the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night with a 1-0 win to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Defenseman Adam McQuaid scored the lone goal of th…
United States Edges Jamaica in World Cup Qualifier, 2-1
Michael Dodge/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The United States erased some demons on Friday night against Jamaica.
Brad Evans gave the U.S. a 2-1 lead with a goal in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to make their chances at qualify…