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Jurgen Klinsmann was at the top of the world.

Louisville has really relished being the underdog. So much so that coach Jeff Walz doesn't want to hear about how the Cardinals have that team-of-destiny air about them heading into the women's Final Four.

Although the Los Angeles Kings have proved home-ice advantage means absolutely nothing to them in the playoffs, they're still pushing toward a prime position for their Stanley Cup defense.

Oakland's Bartolo Colon was glad to be back on the mound after missing 50 games because of a drug suspension.

Trainer Doug O'Neill is headed back to the Kentucky Derby a year after winning it, and this time, Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is along for the ride.

On a day when Pablo Sandoval homered and singled in another run, the San Francisco slugger revealed he hardly feels comfortable in the batter's box.

The Oakland Athletics have reinstated pitcher Bartolo Colon from the suspended list and he will start Saturday night against Houston.

Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie takes a look at the games in the women's Final Four. Her Blue Devils played Connecticut, Notre Dame and California this year.

Golden State's biggest comeback of the season has the Warriors on the brink of their first playoff berth in six years.

Matt Harrison found trouble early instead of late in his second start of the season. The result was the same - a loss.

Not too bad, as far as first impressions go.

Albert Pujols didn't have to wait nearly as long for his first home run this year. He had to wait awhile for another chance to swing the bat, though.

Don't write the obituary just yet for the Dallas Mavericks. Their quest for a 13th straight playoff berth is still alive, even if it remains on life support.

Inbee Park's 7-iron tee shot Saturday on the 168-yard 17th hole turned to left on a perfect line at the back-left pin, landed softly and rolled to 2 1/2 feet for yet another birdie in the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Coach Todd McLellan lit into the San Jose Sharks after a lackluster second period against a struggling team staggering to the finish of the season.

Carlos Beltran is a realist. The St. Louis Cardinals' season has just begun, so there's not a lot that can be told from one lousy game - like Friday - or one in which the offense clicks up and down the order as it did a day later.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton says his wife had to call for security before his first game against the Texas Rangers because fans of his former team were shouting obscenities and personal insults at his family.

The Dallas Stars showed off all the talent they have been developing in the minors during three games against the Anaheim Ducks.

Jon Garland threw six sharp innings in his first appearance in almost two years and Michael Cuddyer drove in four runs, helping the Colorado Rockies to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.

As far as Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is concerned, Zack Greinke should have stayed in the American League.

Dwight Howard got in the way when Mike Conley drove the lane in the waning seconds, doing his delicate best to alter Conley's potential game-deciding shot without fouling.

Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Ramirez and Cincinnati right-hander Vaughn Covington have been suspended 50 games each for second violations for drugs of abuse under baseball's minor league program.

Right tackle Anthony Davis signed a five-year contract extension Friday with the 49ers, further solidifying a young offensive line that made major strides last season for Super Bowl runner-up San Francisco.

Kevin Foster had 24 points, Marc Trasolini had 20 points and Evan Roquemore added 19 points and Santa Clara defeated George Mason 80-77 to win the College Basketball Invitational Finals in three games on Friday night.

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded minor league catcher Stephen Vogt to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named or cash.

Bengie Molina hustled out to the first base line to warm cheers, took his spot next to his St. Louis teammates and raised his arm to acknowledge the San Francisco fans.

After slicing through downtown traffic in the type of motorcade a head of state might expect, Geno Auriemma stepped out of Connecticut's bus, bowed his head to receive a Mardi Gras-style beaded necklace with a Final Four medallion on it and entered the team hotel to the music of a live brass band.

Josh Hamilton heard the boos from Texas Rangers fans.

Jodi Ewart Shadoff is one of the few LPGA Tour players to use an anchored putting stroke, a method the U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club have proposed banning.

The Oakland Raiders waived linebacker Rolando McClain on Friday, less than three years after drafting him eighth overall to be the centerpiece of their defense.

The defensive coordinator position at Stanford has been endowed in the name of coach David Shaw's father.

Oakland designated hitter Seth Smith was scratched from Friday night's lineup against the Houston Astros.

Zou Shiming works the speed bag at the Wild Card Gym with the skill of a veteran pro fighter, popping it back and forth with dozens of precise punches. Watching from a near corner, Freddie Roach chuckles.

Yu Darvish says he's ready to pitch again after coming within one out of a perfect game in his season debut.

Jason Marquis had his electrifying slider working in the thin air of Coors Field.

Rodney McGruder stepped to the line in the cavernous Georgia Dome, took a couple of quick breaths, and knocked down four straight foul shots to finish off his career a winner.

Robyn Regehr was intent in making a good first impression with the Los Angeles Kings. Instead, his new teammates made an even bigger impact on the veteran defenseman.

The World Series trophy appeared out of an entrance in center field in the arms of Giants manager Bruce Bochy. The orange championship banner arrived by fire boat, and players paraded around with it on the field and through the stands before taking turns pulling it up the flag pole in right-center field for all of San Francisco to see.

For a pitcher who rarely shows any hint of nerves, Jeff Francis certainly had a bundle of them.

Texas Rangers fans were cheering again for Josh Hamilton - this time when the slugger struck out.

Inbee Park's 7-iron tee shot Saturday on the 168-yard 17th hole turned to left on a perfect line at the back-left pin, landed softly and rolled to 2 1/2 feet for yet another birdie in the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Barry Zito warmed up inside as the celebration began without him. When he heard his name, he popped out for a quick look.

The World Series trophy appeared out of an entrance in center field in the arms of Giants manager Bruce Bochy. The orange championship banner arrived by fire boat, and players paraded around with it on the field and through the stands before taking turns pulling it up the flag pole in right-center field for all of San Francisco to see.

Lindsay Gottlieb will be stylin' in the Big Easy for the Final Four.

Humberto Suazo and Aldo de Nigris scored late goals, and Monterrey rallied from a first-half deficit for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals on Wednesday night.

Jodi Ewart Shadoff is one of the few LPGA Tour players to use an anchored putting stroke, a method the U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club have proposed banning.

Attorneys said Thursday they hoped to settle a lawsuit filed by former Brigham Young star Jimmer Fredette against a Utah-based clothing company for failure to pay $50,000 plus royalties.

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed forward DaJuan Summers for the rest of the season.

Barry Zito is coming off his biggest season in years, a redeeming, comeback season.