Everth Cabrera is in the midst of a breakout year as the Padres’ starting shortstop, hitting .305 with an .800 OPS and MLB-leading 31 stolen bases in 69 games, but now he’s headed to the disabled list. Cabrera strained his hamstring Sunday while attempting a stolen base and the Padres have classified the injury as… More »MLB stolen base leader Everth Cabrera goes on the DL
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday is expected to be sidelined up to four months with an injury in his pelvic area. More »Itsmyluckyday expected to be out 4 months
Once the glow of one of the best games in any sport this calendar year died down, I decided to search for reasons the Miami Heat were able to rally from a 10-point deficit en route to stunning the San Antonio Spurs in a Game 6 overtime thriller to extend the series. It didn't take long to find a trend worth noticing either: LeBron James was a much better player when Dwyane Wade wasn't on the court. More »Solving the LeBron James and Dwyane Wade dilemma
The Boston Bruins didn't need overtime to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3, thanks to Tuukka Rask. The Bruins goaltender turned away all 28 shots the Blackhawks threw at him for his third shutout of the playoffs to lead his team past the Blackhawks 2-0 and to a 2-1 lead in the series. More »Blackhawks vs. Bruins, Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Boston looks to push Chicago to brink
June 19 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Police at home of Patriots' Hernandez for second day New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez isn't ruled out as a homicide suspect, and police return to his home. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 475 words) - - 49ers sign DE Smith to two-year deal Defensive end Justin Smith signs a two-year contract extension, keeping the powerful lineman in the fold until 2015. ... More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 19
MIAMI — Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was the recipient of some rare criticism following his team’s collapse in the final moments of regulation in Game 6, and it surrounded his decision to bench Tim Duncan during some key defensive possessions. The end result, twice with under 30 seconds to play, was the Heat getting… More »Popovich explains decision to sit Duncan late in regulation of Game 6
FRISCO, Tx. – Every fan of the beautiful game knows that a spectacular strike for a goal is called a “golazo!” But what do you call a skillful, amazing save by a goalkeeper, the kind that causes one team’s fans to start screaming in anticipation of a goal, only to have the ‘keeper’s fans erupt instead after the save? More »Que tapadaza! New 'keeper Raul Fernandez has FC Dallas fans shouting for joy
Based on what he does on the mound, at the plate and on the basepaths, it's hard to find even two pitchers since 2008 more valuable than Cliff Lee. More »By the numbers: Is Lee the most valuable SP?
Wednesday appears to be the day that the 49ers are taking care of all family business. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the team has extended the contract of offensive coordinator Greg Roman for two years, which means he’s locked up through the 2015 season. The news comes on the heels of word… More »Report: Niners extend Greg Roman through 2015
ISTANBUL (AP) -- The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks. More »FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey
If 'Chepo' Jose Manuel de la Torre is going to go down on Wednesday night, he's not exactly doing it swinging. He's playing the most defensive team he's ever fielded as Mexico manager and has moved veteran left back Carlos Salcido back into the center of midfield. Brazil, meanwhile, has not changed anyone from the team that defeated Japan on Saturday. More »Brazil vs. Mexico, 2013 Confederations Cup: Lineups
COMMENTARY | The Toronto Raptors announced this afternoon that Bobby Webster would be the club's Vice President, Basketball Management & Strategy. More »Masai Ujiri Added a Salary Cap Expert to His Front Office Staff
Holy bath salts, Batman! I missed this last night. Here’s Jayson Werth‘s quote after last night’s loss to the Phillies: Jayson Werth certainly hasn’t lost confidence or resolve: “We gotta show up tomorrow ready to eat somebody’s face.” — James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) June 19, 2013 Given that, for most of his career, Werth has… More »Quote of the Day: Jayson Werth is ready to “eat somebody’s face”
Mike Florio talks with Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald about the greatest Dolphins that belong on the Dolphins Mount Rushmore. Salguero argues that the Dolphins founder, Joe Robbie should be a finalist. Then, Florio talks with former NFL tight end, Frank Wycheck about the teams that chose to participate in Hard Knocks, helmet safety,… More »PFT Live 06/19: Armando Salguero, Frank Wycheck
Center underwent recent second surgery on his ankle. More »Broncos' Walton could miss entire season
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BOSTON – Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane joined forces – or at least line duty – to do some fine work at the end of the Western Conference Finals. So with the backs kind of scraping against the wall in this Stanley Cup Final, they’re together again. More »Toews, Kane and Bickell aligned for Game 4
By Mark Meadows LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Choke is a word which has haunted South African cricket for three decades but rather than shy away from it, departing coach Gary Kirsten has embraced the term in a bid to end their semi-final hoodoo. Wednesday's heavy Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by England at The Oval, where the Proteas could only score 175 all out in a seven-wicket defeat, was an eighth last-four loss out of nine played in major tournaments. ... More »Cricket-Kirsten leaves South Africa no wiser about 'choke' habit
On Monday, Jim Leyland made one of the all-time great managerial quips. Concerning the Orioles' great young third baseman, Manny Machado, he said, "Machado leads the league in doubles. I'm second in doubles -- double vodkas, double scotches ..."Join our Tigers and Orioles communities: Bless You Boys Camden Chat More »Jim Leyland and 15 great self-deprecating managerial quotes
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship match on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Estudiantes 2 Lanus 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Newell's Old Boys 18 12 2 4 40 20 38 2 Lanus 18 8 8 2 24 12 32 3 River Plate 18 9 5 4 25 21 32 4 San Lorenzo 18 8 7 3 24 14 31 5 Godoy Cruz 18 7 7 4 22 15 28 6 Quilmes 18 7 7 4 25 20 28 7 San Martin (San Juan) 18 7 5 6 30 25 26 8 Racing Club 18 7 5 6 21 17 26 9 Arsenal 18 7 5 6 21 22 26 10 Atletico Rafaela 18 5 8 5 20 21 23 11 Atletico Belgrano 18 4 10 4 13 12 22 12 Independiente 18 5 6 7 15 16 21 13 Tigre 18 6 3 9 20 27 21 ... More »Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Reading on Wednesday night. More »Utley goes to minors for rehab
The Union beat USL Pro affiliate Harrisburg, 4-2, in a friendly. More »Union knock off affiliate Harrisburg in friendly
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Jockey James Doyle broke his Royal Ascot duck in memorable style by riding a treble, including victory in the feature race the Prince Of Wales's Stakes, on the second day of the flat-racing festival on Wednesday. Doyle, 25, celebrated a Group One success after Al Kazeem (11-4) dug deep to score by a neck from the front-running Mukhadram to land the Prince of Wales for trainer Roger Charlton. ... More »Horse racing-Jockey Doyle lands Royal Ascot treble
June is a slow month for football. It hasn’t been a slow month for a certain football player’s lawyers. According to TMZ, Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was sued last week in a Florida federal court for allegedly shooting someone in the face. The lawsuit, filed by Alexander S. Bradley, claims that Hernandez shot Bradley… More »Report: Hernandez recently was sued for allegedly shooting someone in the face
LONDON (AP) -- The doping case involving Jamaican sprint star Veronica Campbell-Brown appears to involve a ''lesser'' offense of unintentional use of a banned substance, the sport's world governing body said Wednesday. More »IAAF: Jamaican case appears to be 'lesser' offense