Everyone’s going crazy for Yasiel Puig, but NL All-Star manager Bruce Bochy thinks the All-Stars he picks to fill out his roster need a few more miles on the odometer. Bochy spoke with Jim Bowden and Casey Stern of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM today about the possibility of Puig on the squad: “Well, Jim, I’ve got… More »Bruce Bochy is not inclined to pick Yasiel Puig for the All-Star Game
Following their poor showing in a 3-0 loss to Brazil, Japan are in need of a positive result against Italy on Wednesday. A loss will see the Japanese eliminated from Confederations Cup, and a draw will mean they need help on the final day. Thanks to Brazil's win earlier, Italy will progress, along with the Brazilians, if they clinch all three points. More »Italy vs. Japan, 2013 Confederations Cup: Lineups
Television ratings for Game 6 of the NBA Finals took a big leap on Tuesday night. More »NBA Roundup: Game 6 ratings soar, Raptors keep Casey as coach
UFC president Dana White recently stated that Georges St-Pierre would next defend his belt against Johny Hendricks, and that the bout would likely take place in Las Vegas. More »Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 to Serve as 20th Anniversary Show
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Both benches cleared after Giants starter Madison Bumgarner threw a pitch behind Padres' first baseman Jesus Guzman in the second inning of their game Wednesday. More »Benches clear in Padres-Giants game
NEW YORK (AP) -- Doubles Partner rallied for a 1¼-length win over Admiral Perry in the $79,380 allowance feature on the turf at Belmont Park on Wednesday. More »Doubles Partner wins Belmont feature
The Astros introduced top pick Mark Appel to the Houston media after signing the pitcher to a contract. More »Appel all smiles when introduced in Houston
The Mavericks have made no secret about wanting to prevent the No. 13 pick from cutting into their cap room, whether that means trading the pick or drafting and stashing a player. The idea of wasting a lottery pick, either by dumping it in an uneven trade or using it on a lesser prospect just… More »Report: 100 percent chance Mavericks won’t keep No. 13 pick
Bruins and Blackhawks experts/insiders got together at West End Johnnie's for a round-table discussion on the Stanley Cup Final. More »Experts, Insiders gather for a round-table discussion
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as another setback for the technology. More »FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans gave Michael Griffin a big contract extension a year ago. Now they hope they've given him enough help so that he plays like a Pro Bowl safety once again. More »Titans expect Pro Bowl play from S Michael Griffin
Neymar's show compounded problems for CONCACAF's champions. More »Goal, assist from Neymar give Brazil win, prolong Mexico’s woes
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gary Stevenson will lead Major League Soccer's new business unit. More »Gary Stevenson to lead MLS's new business unit
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - One of the most turbulent championships in National Basketball Association (NBA) history will reach its climax on Thursday when the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs meet in the decisive seventh game of the Finals. Basketball fans in the United States have been whipped into a frenzy of excitement by what has already been a classic series full of wild fluctuations and escalating drama. ... More »PREVIEW-NBA-Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) -- Replacing Mia Hamm as the all-time leading goal scorer for the United States women's soccer team can't happen soon enough for Abby Wambach. More »Wambach needs 3 goals to break Hamm's goal record
Kentucky Speedway announced on Wednesday that Kentucky head coach John Calipari has been named the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400, which takes place on June 29. In the release, Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger proclaimed the opening lap to be “one of the quickest fast breaks in… More »John Calipari named honorary pace car driver for June 29 race at Kentucky Speedway
That's a picture of Mike Komisarek. More »Nonis says compliance buyout a ‘distinct possibility’ for Leafs
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Biffle was thrilled after his victory last weekend in Michigan. More »Biffle, Edwards not on same page after Mich race
BOSTON (AP) -- They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals. More »Bruins' run excites city wounded by marathon bombs
Ravens Corey Graham will try to find his place in the 2013 season. More »C. Graham could be busy in '13
COMMENTARY | I'm not a psychic, but I didn't have to be to see it coming. Tampa Bay Rays super-rookie RF Wil Myers made his anxiously awaited debut June 18 in a doubleheader at Fenway Park. More »Wil Myers’ Big-League Diary: Day One
Joe Torre’s daughter, 44-year-old Christina Torre, was walking down the street in Brooklyn when she spotted a 1-year-old baby hanging from a storefront awning. Here’s what happened next, according to the New York Daily News: Suddenly, the child dropped–but he landed safely in Torre’s outstretched arms, the sources and witnesses said. “The woman caught the… More »Joe Torre’s daughter caught a falling baby
FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup Group A result, at the Castelao stadium: Scorers: Neymar 9, Jo 90+3 Halftime: 1-0 Mexico: 12-Jose Jesus Corona; 22-Gerardo Flores (16-Hector Herrera 58), 2-Francisco Rodriguez, 15-Hector Moreno, 3-Carlos Salcido; 6-Gerardo Torrado (Raul Jimenez, 88), 21-Hiram Mier, 18-Andres Guardado, 20-Jorge Torres (7-Pablo Torres 70); 14-Javier Hernandez, 10-Giovani dos Santos Brazil: 12-Julio Cesar; 2-Dani Alves, 3-Thiago Silva, 4-David Luiz, 6-Marcelo; 17-Luiz Gustavo, 18-Paulinho, 11-Oscar (8-Hernanes 62); 19-Hulk (7-Lucas 78), ... More »Soccer-Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup result
STOCKHOLM, June 19 (Reuters) - The name "Larsson" was once again on a scoresheet in a Swedish soccer match as former international striker Henrik Larsson made a comeback but this time it was his 15-year-old son Jordan who netted the goal. "We didn't combine a whole lot but obviously I'm proud," Henrik Larsson told newspaper Expressen after seeing his son score in Hogaborg's 4-2 win over Tenhult in Sweden's Division Two (fourth tier). ... More »Soccer-Henrik Larsson makes comeback but son gets the goal
Forward Danny Briere is preparing to become an unrestricted free agent as part of the Philadelphia Flyers' offseason shakeup of their high-priced roster. More »AP Source: Flyers set to buy out Briere's contract