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Sports Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71 Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 4:03 PM PDT
The former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans, died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
Sports MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014 MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:19 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM PDT
Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay.
Sports Boston Marathon invites stopped runners back Boston Marathon invites stopped runners back
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT
Boston Marathon runners who were stopped on the course when bombs went off at the finish line will have a chance to come back and run again next year, race organizers said on Thursday.
Sports Marshals dispute account of Woods-Garcia issue at Players Championship Marshals dispute account of Woods-Garcia issue at Players Championship
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Published: May 15, 2013 at 1:11 PM PDT
Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the second hole at the TPC Sawgrass.
Sports Kansas lures top prospect Andrew Wiggins to Lawrence Kansas lures top prospect Andrew Wiggins to Lawrence
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Published: May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM PDT
Bill Self knew after witnessing an emotional senior day that Andrew Wiggins was considering Kansas, even if the Jayhawks' coach was in the dark like everyone else while the superstar recruit made certain of his future.
Sports NHL schedules up to 6 outdoor games next season NHL schedules up to 6 outdoor games next season
By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 12:19 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM PDT
Yankee Stadium will host a pair of NHL games next season, with the New York Rangers playing the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 26 and the Rangers meeting the Islanders three days later.
Sports Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death
By Associated Press Published: May 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM PDT
The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
Sports Kobe Bryant auction dispute headed for June trial Kobe Bryant auction dispute headed for June trial
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Published: May 14, 2013 at 1:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM PDT
Kobe Bryant and an auction house that wants to sell memorabilia from his high school days and early pro career are heading for a trial next month, unless they can work out a deal before then.
Sports Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont
By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer Published: May 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM PDT
The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey.