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AP Top Sports News At 6:21 a.m. EDT At Preakness, no one knows how horses with rebound by By DAVID GINSBURG 19 May 2012 at 3:21am BALTIMORE (AP) -- Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness.... Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller by By GREG BEACHAM 19 May 2012 at 3:11am LOS ANGELES (AP) -- With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.... 76ers stun Celtics 92-83 in Game 4 to even series by By DAN GELSTON 19 May 2012 at 2:58am PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career.... Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers by By NOAH TRISTER 18 May 2012 at 8:45pm DETROIT (AP) -- Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement - and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.... Dufner takes Nelson lead with late birdie spree by By STEPHEN HAWKINS 18 May 2012 at 5:45pm IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Standing over his ball in a swale behind the 18th green, Jason Dufner would have been content with a par and a spot in the big group tied for the lead in the Byron Nelson Championship.... Andretti leads IndyCar young guns vying for pole by By MICHAEL MAROT 18 May 2012 at 5:45pm INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Maybe Marco Andretti can make good on his vision of going from last to first at Indianapolis.... Kyle Busch captures pole for Sprint All-Star race by By STEVE REED 18 May 2012 at 8:33pm CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of is 24 Sprint Cup victories, none have come at his favorite track - Charlotte Motor Speedway.... Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0 by By RONALD BLUM 18 May 2012 at 8:08pm NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night.... Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs by By BETH HARRIS 18 May 2012 at 5:18pm LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness.... Clemens lawyer attacks key piece of evidence by By FREDERIC J. FROMMER 19 May 2012 at 1:17am WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attacking key prosecution evidence, Roger Clemens' lawyer went through the items in a Miller Lite beer can one at a time and tried to cast doubt on the syringes and medical waste allegedly used to inject the famous pitcher with performance-enhancing drugs....  NYT > Sports Blackpool and West Ham Battle for Promotion to Premier League by By JAMES MONTAGUE 19 May 2012 at 12:57am Blackpool and West Ham, who both reside in the modest second tier of English soccer, will play Saturday in a winner-take-all match for promotion to the Premier League.
Champions League Final Is Backyard Brawl in Bayern Munich?s Backyard by By NICHOLAS KULISH 18 May 2012 at 10:37pm Chelsea faces Bayern Munich in that team?s Allianz Arena in Saturday?s Champions League final for the title as the best club soccer team in Europe.
Yankees 4, Reds 0: Pettitte?s Eight Shutout Innings Carry Yankees Over Reds by By ZACH SCHONBRUN 18 May 2012 at 10:37pm Andy Pettitte threw eight shutout innings against the Reds, striking out nine, in his second start since rejoining the Yankees.
Blue Jays 14, Mets 5: Blue Jays Put Their Power on Display in a Rout of the Mets by By ANDREW KEH 18 May 2012 at 10:40pm J. P. Arencibia had two home runs and drove in six runs as the Blue Jays routed the Mets with five home runs and 12 hits.
Game 4: Sixers 92, Celtics 83: Sixers Bounce Back and Tie Series by By ZACH BERMAN 18 May 2012 at 10:48pm The 76ers scored only 31 points in the first two quarters, but they bounced back and tied their series with the Celtics.
N.B.A. Playoffs: Problems Mount for Heat in Series With Pacers by By JOANNE C. GERSTNER 18 May 2012 at 10:48pm Trailing in the series, Miami has failed to cope with the loss of Chris Bosh, while the star guard Dwyane Wade has openly clashed with his coach.
For Jockeys and Trainers, the Merry-Go-Round Is All Part of the Game by By JOE DRAPE 18 May 2012 at 10:40pm The shifting cast of jockeys aboard the top horses in Triple Crown races has brought attention to the relationships between riders and trainers.
The Rail: Our Preakness Picks (You'll Give Them a 10) by By THE NEW YORK TIMES 18 May 2012 at 9:39pm The Rail?s contributors welcome this year?s Preakness Stakes guest picker, the actress Bo Derek.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals: Rangers Forwards Are Doing I... by By JEFF Z. KLEIN 18 May 2012 at 10:50pm The Rangers? wingmen and centermen, while forechecking, blocking shots and throwing body checks, are struggling to score goals.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals: Rookie Adam Henrique Making ... by By DAVE CALDWELL 18 May 2012 at 10:48pm Devils center Adam Henrique, who had 16 goals and 35 assists during the regular season, is a finalist for the Calder Trophy, which goes to the N.H.L.?s top rookie.
Analysis: With Big 12-SEC Game Comes Uncertain Ripple Effect by By PETE THAMEL 18 May 2012 at 10:48pm College football may be headed toward a postseason with the N.C.A.A. playoffs and two tiers of bowl games.
Out-of-State Camps Extend Reach of Northwestern Lacrosse by By ADAM HIMMELSBACH 18 May 2012 at 10:48pm College coaches routinely run summer camps on campus, but Kelly Amonte Hiller built her program at Northwestern by running hers in high school lacrosse?s talent-rich areas.
Team Songs for a Champions League Final 18 May 2012 at 10:20pm For the Champions League final Saturday at the 66,000-seat Allianz Arena in Munich, both Chelsea and Bayern Munich fans have a hard-core base that sings throughout the game.
Goal: Champions League Final: Heroes and, to Be Sure, Villains by By JEFFREY MARCUS 18 May 2012 at 7:04am The Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea will provide ample opportunity for a hero to emerge. But these two teams also feature a number of candidates for villainy.
Off the Dribble: The Heat Without Chris Bosh? Not Good by By JIM CAVAN 18 May 2012 at 8:50pm Without their All-Star power forward, the Heat have compiled a terrible offensive efficiency of 84.4, or nearly 20 points less than their regular season mark of 104.3.
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