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They were globally insignificant and, on the whole, an object of civic ridicule. There had been so much failure and futility, so much shameful history, so many years of shoddy product peddled by an infernally inept ownership.

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors have earned their optimism fair and fervently this time.

Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now.

Conor Daly had better luck on Bump Day than he did most of this week.

Ricardas Berankis reached the second round of the Nice Open by beating eighth-seeded Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday.

The Auburn women's golf team had to overcome far more than the normal highs and lows of the sport to make the NCAA championships.

Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.

Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer.

British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.

It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.

Against the Toronto Blue Jays this season, the only thing that has stopped the Yankees was a day full of rain.

Daniel Brands of Germany upset fifth-seeded Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Power Horse Cup on Sunday.

Crew chief Chad Knaus gambled this week by making three changes to Jimmie Johnson's pit crew before the Sprint All-Star race and it paid off big time for the No. 48 team.

Louis Oosthuizen has withdrawn from the Byron Nelson Championship before the final round because of a neck issue.

American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open on Sunday in his 16th European Tour start for his professional title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory.

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday, beating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final at Thracian Cliffs.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters.

A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.

Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago.

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings, Pedro Alvarez homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the eighth time in 10 games, 1-0 over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

David Freese had an RBI in a four-run fourth inning to go with big plays at third base, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat former teammate Kyle Lohse for the third time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.