James, Wade lift Heat over Pacers in Game 4
Miami's season, the one that's supposed to end in an NBA championship and vindication, was slipping away.
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'Avengers' solidly on top in North American cinemas
"The Avengers" kept packing its amazing box-office punch, industry data showed Sunday, breaking records and powering its way on the top at North American box offices for a third week.
Scuffles erupt at Chicago anti-NATO march
Police hauled away about a dozen people Sunday as scuffles broke out at a march when protestors tried to break through a cordon around a Chicago convention center where NATO leaders were meeting.
I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont
I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.
NATO seeks unity on Afghan war despite French exit plan
CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATO leaders charting a path out of Afghanistan sought on Sunday to dispel fears of a rush for the exits in the unpopular war even as France's new president vowed to stick by his pledge to withdraw French troops by year's end. President Barack Obama, who once called the Afghan conflict a "war of necessity" but is now looking for an orderly way out, hosted the NATO summit in his home town, Chicago, a day after major industrialized nations tackled a European debt crisis that threatens the global economy. ...
Michelle Obama, NATO spouses visit youth center
At the tender age of 11, Cecilia Moseley already appears versed in the virtues of fitness. But she was left star-struck Sunday after first lady Michelle Obama and an audience of global leaders reinforced the message in person.
Montpellier win maiden title on chaotic final day
Montpellier claimed the first French league title in their history after winning 2-1 at Auxerre on an extraordinary final day of the season on Sunday, after a game twice delayed due to protests by the home fans.
4 people found dead after boat crash on Iowa river
The bodies of four people missing after a boat crash on the Mississippi River in Iowa were found Sunday within 100 yards of the crash site, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. None was wearing a life vest.
Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend, no word on prenup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Details of Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's surprise wedding trickled out on Sunday, but mysteries remained, not least whether there was a prenuptial agreement in place that could affect Zuckerberg's large stake in the company. Zuckerberg wed his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, on Saturday in the backyard of their modest home in Palo Alto, California, with fewer than 100 people in attendance, a Facebook Inc spokesperson authorized to speak on behalf of the couple said. ...
Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson
Jason Dufner made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Byron Nelson Championship, his second victory in four weeks.
Confrontation at NATO protest march calms down
A confrontation between police and demonstrators at the end of a NATO protest march has started to calm down, with police announcing over a loudspeaker: "Attention. Attention. This is the Chicago Police Dept. Please continue to disperse to the west."
Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75
Bob Boozer, a member of the dominating 1960 Olympic basketball team who went on to star in the NBA, has died of a brain aneurysm. He was 75.
Munoz wins Sybase after slow-play controversy
Azahara Munoz beat Candie Kung 2 and 1 on Sunday to win the Sybase Match Play Championship, a title that was set up when Morgan Pressel was penalized for slow play while in control of their semifinal match.
Gunbattle in Beirut amid fears of Syria spillover
A gunbattle has erupted in Beirut as fears mounted that the conflict in neighboring Syria is bleeding across the border.
Pakistan urges a 'permanent solution' on U.S. drone strikes
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari pressed the United States during a NATO meeting on Sunday to help find a "permanent solution" to U.S. drone strikes that have fueled tensions between the two uneasy allies. "The president said that Pakistan wanted to find a permanent solution to the drone issue as it not only violated our sovereignty but also inflamed public sentiments," Zardari spokesman Farhatullah Babar said in a statement after the Pakistani leader met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the sidelines of the summit. ...
I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field
I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.
NATO shifts to help an elusive Afghanistan peace
President Barack Obama and NATO allies declared Sunday that the end of the long and unpopular Afghanistan war is in sight even as they struggled to hold their fighting force together in the face of dwindling patience and shaky unity.
Conservative donors slow to back Romney's campaign
Donors who backed Republican rivals of presidential candidate Mitt Romney appear to be slow coming to his aid.
Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3
Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall.
NATO protesters engaged in police confrontation
A group of demonstrators are engaging in a confrontation with Chicago police at end of NATO protest march, pushing against a line of officers who are trying to keep them from the meeting site.
U.S. trainer shot in Yemen, army advances on militants
SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) - Islamist militants shot and seriously wounded a U.S. military instructor in Yemen on Sunday, while the army closed in on a town controlled by al Qaeda-linked fighters in heavy fighting that killed at least 27 people, local officials said. A U.S. special forces commander toured the frontline in southern Yemen in a visit that highlighted the extent of Washington's support to a government fighting militants it sees as a threat not just the region but also to U.S. soil. ...
More activists charged related to NATO summit
Prosecutors on Sunday charged two more activists with crimes tied to the NATO summit, accusing one of boasting that he could blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and that he concealed some explosives in a hollowed-out Harry Potter novel.
NATO to embrace pivot to Afghanistan support role in 2013
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Western leaders gathering this weekend to define their path out of Afghanistan will announce a pivot in the NATO mission next year, formally putting Afghan soldiers in charge of combat operations across the country, U.S. officials said on Sunday. The leaders are expected to endorse a U.S. decision - telegraphed by the Pentagon earlier this year - to shift foreign troops to a support role by mid- or late 2013, a U.S. official said on condition of anonymity. "The Afghans will be in combat lead at that stage," the official said. ...
LA's Old Chinatown ponders a future with Wal-Mart
On the surface, a big Wal-Mart store might seem out of place in the midst of the old-fashioned curio shops, the little dim sum eateries and the colorful lanterns and pagodas that make up one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States.
Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep
Cancel the coronation, or at least postpone it. The Phoenix Coyotes are still hanging around.
Dutchman Gesink claims Tour of California crown
Dutchman Robert Gesink won the Tour of California on Sunday after Slovakian Peter Sagan captured his fifth stage victory to close out the eight-day event.
Convicted Lockerbie bomber dies of cancer in Libya
He was the embodiment of one of modern Libya's darkest chapters — a man synonymous with horrifying scenes of wreckage, broken families and a plane that fell out of the sky a generation ago. His name, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, was little known compared to the single word that his deeds represented: Lockerbie.
Italy quake kills at least six, damages historic buildings
SANT' AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets. The quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey recorded at magnitude 6.0, struck at 4:04 a.m. (0204 GMT) and was followed by a series of jolting aftershocks. At least two of them reached magnitude 5.1, sowing fresh panic, further damaging already weakened buildings and causing more structures to collapse. ...
Europe faces difficult search for growth
On paper at least, European leaders agree: They need stronger growth measures to help their economies expand out of their 2½-year-old government debt crisis. Figuring out exactly what those new steps might be will be the hard part.
Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court talks
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday. Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung, whose companies are embroiled in bitter patent litigation, have been instructed by a federal judge to appear for court-supervised mediation. A joint court filing in April said that "as directed by the Court, Apple and Samsung are both willing to participate" in the discussions. ...
Pakistan restores Twitter after block over Prophet cartoons
Pakistan restored access to Twitter Sunday after briefly blocking the microblog over posts that Islamabad said promoted a Facebook contest involving caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.
Going to win
A boy contorts his face as he participates in a parlor game where he needs to slide a coin from his forehead to his mouth in order to win during the annual Feast Day of St. Rita of Cascia in suburban Manila.
Nationalist wins Serb presidential runoff
Nationalist candidate Tomislav Nikolic won the Serbian presidency on Sunday, a result that adds to the political turmoil in the Balkan country and could slow down its attempts to join the European Union.
Cueto's arm, Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds discovered a new, winning way to wrap up their extended stay in New York.
Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.
Reports: Yahoo nears deal to sell stake in Alibaba
Yahoo Inc. may finally be nearing a deal to sell half of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba.
Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire'
Parts of eastern Asia were being treated to a solar spectacle as the moon slid across the sun, creating a "ring of fire." Sky-watchers in the western U.S. awaited their turns as the rare phenomenon was due to move over the Pacific and toward them later Sunday.
Ride reflected
An Israeli settler holding an Israeli flag is seen in the reflection of a man's sun glasses during a cycling demonstration from the northern West Bank town of Hebron to Jerusalem to celebrate Jerusalem Day.
3 charged in carjacking of pastor Marvin Winans
Three young men were arraigned Sunday in the assault and carjacking of popular Detroit pastor and gospel singing icon Marvin Winans.
Two more men charged as NATO protests get underway
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two more men have been arrested in Chicago for threatening behavior before a NATO summit, bringing to five the number of people charged with terrorism-related activities or possessing explosive devices in the days leading up to the meeting of the military alliance. Chicago resident Sebastian Senakiewicz, 24, was accused of falsely making a terrorist threat, and Mark Neiweem, 28, also of Chicago, was charged with attempted possession of explosives or incendiary devices. At a hearing on Sunday, Senakiewicz's bail was set at $750,000 and Neiweem's at $500,000. ...Technology
Reports: Nasdaq 'embarrassed' at Facebook delay
The CEO of the Nasdaq stock exchange says it is "humbly embarrassed" by its bungling of Facebook's hugely anticipated debut as a public company on Friday.Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court talks
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday. Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung, whose companies are embroiled in bitter patent litigation, have been instructed by a federal judge to appear for court-supervised mediation. A joint court filing in April said that "as directed by the Court, Apple and Samsung are both willing to participate" in the discussions. ...
Pakistan restores Twitter after block over Prophet cartoons
Pakistan restored access to Twitter Sunday after briefly blocking the microblog over posts that Islamabad said promoted a Facebook contest involving caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.
Reports: Yahoo nears deal to sell stake in Alibaba
Yahoo Inc. may finally be nearing a deal to sell half of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba.Reports: Yahoo nears deal to sell stake in Alibaba
Yahoo Inc. may finally be nearing a deal to sell half of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba.WatchESPN lets you...watch ESPN on your iPhone
WatchESPN is quite possibly the final frontier in ESPN being everywhere you need it to be. Already on your TV, Internet, radio, fantasy sports leagues and quite possibly your breakfast cereal, there wasn’t much ground left for the network to cover. But with WatchESPN, now you can get the full ESPN broadcast experience directly on your iPhone, provided you have a subscription to a cable TV package that carries ESPN.Save old photos to your Android in a snap with the the ShoeBox app
My in-laws were just over at my house this weekend for Mother’s Day and we happened to get on the subject of old high school photos. I whipped out my box full of photos that was in no way organized, and my mother-in-law made a comment (I’ll let you imagine what the comment was). Had I known about the free ShoeBox app for Android sooner, I wouldn’t have had to bear the scolding I received via one glance about my disorganization (okay, well I guess I gave it away).What You Can Learn From Zynga's Cool Company Culture [PICS]
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious tweets
Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter for much of Sunday because it refused to remove tweets considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials.Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious tweets
Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter for much of Sunday because it refused to remove tweets considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials.Pakistan Blocks Twitter, Citing 'Blasphemy' [VIDEO]
Authorities in Pakistan blocked access to Twitter on Sunday, over mention of a contest held in 2010 asking people to draw images of the Prophet Muhammad, and a corresponding Facebook page attempting to make May 20 "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day."Pakistan Blocks Twitter, Citing 'Blasphemy' [VIDEO]
Authorities in Pakistan blocked access to Twitter on Sunday, over mention of a contest held in 2010 asking people to draw images of the Prophet Muhammad, and a corresponding Facebook page attempting to make May 20 "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day."
A debate: Should you jump in on Facebook debut?
Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. Two Associated Press business writers are debating whether the stock is a smart buy.
When Should Schools Start in the morning?
When Should Schools Start in the morning?10 Delightful Nyan Cat Accessories
1. Nyan Cat StickersTerefic Takes the Guesswork Out of Job References
There are so many digital tools for your job search, but what about services that give you the edge when you're ready to close the deal? Even after you've found the perfect position and impressed your potential employer, there is still a major step you must take before you celebrate your new job -- providing references.Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week
1. Happy Mother's DayApple Goes After Samsung Galaxy Tab in Court [VIDEO]
Apple filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the U.S. against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 on Friday. The district court will determine if the Galaxy Tablet violates Apple's iPad patent. If a recent ruling favoring Apple can tell us anything, it's that the court may rule in favor of the iPad-designing company. The ruling allowed Apple to continue to block U.S. sales of Samsung's tablet.5 Things We Learned From Reddit This Week
1. What Your PC Is Doing During ShutdownMicrosoft Launches So.Cl Network Amid Facebook Hubbub
Microsoft's So.Cl quietly launched out of beta.Facebook Has Gone Public in More Ways Than You Might Think
Facebook has just become a publicly traded company -- and almost all of its privacy settings are being switched to "public," too, in a trade-off that Facebook is making for access to the stock market and potential windfall profits for its biggest shareholders.Anonymous Hackers Claim to Take Down Chicago Police Website
The Chicago Police Department website is down, and "hactivists" from the group Anonymous are taking credit. It's part of a protest in Chicago against the NATO summit, where U.S. President Barack Obama is meeting with world leaders.
Mark Zuckerberg's Big Surprise Weekend Wedding
Mark Zuckerberg got married, everyone! A day after taking Facebook public, Zuck tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan and announced it the only way he knows how: through his Facebook timeline.
Why Tariffs on Chinese Photovoltaics Are Bad for the Planet
The U.S. has placed tariffs on Chinese solar panels in a bid to protect American solar companies. David Biello reportsWho is Zuckerberg's Bride, Priscilla Chan? [PICS]
The Facebook founder married his girlfriend of nine years on Saturday, May 19, just one day after the the company's stock went public.5 Smart Companies Using Tech For Good
In our social entrepreneurship series, The World at Work, Mashable interviews the faces behind the startups and projects that are working to make a global impact.Pakistan blocks Twitter access over "blasphemous content"
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan on Sunday blocked access to Twitter in response to "blasphemous" material posted by users on the microblogging and social networking website, a senior government official said. "This has been done under the directions of the Ministry of Information Technology. It's because of blasphemous content," said Mohammed Yaseen, chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). "They (the ministry) have been discussing with them (Twitter) for some time now, requesting them to remove some particular content," he said. ...Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious material
Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter on Sunday because it refused to remove material considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials.Ca$h Cats: Tumblr's 20 Funniest Filthy Rich Felines
"My best guess: The owner and cat have robbed a bank, and are hiding out in a cheap motel. The cat is requesting premium, tuna-based snacks."
Samsung's mobile chief says has options to settle war with Apple
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics' mobile division chief JK Shin said on Sunday the South Korean technology giant was still seeking to resolve differences in its international patent war with Apple Inc.. "There is still a big gap in the patent war with Apple but we still have several negotiation options including cross-licensing," Shin told reporters at Seoul airport shortly before his departure for the United States. Asked about the prospects for Samsung's memory chip business, Shin said the 4G chip shortage was expected to continue until early in the fourth quarter of this year. ...
Day after historic IPO, Facebook's Zuckerberg weds
For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
Day after historic IPO, Facebook's Zuckerberg weds
For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
SNL's 'Lazy Sunday 2' Hits the Web
"Lazy Sunday," the Saturday Night Live digital short credited with popularizing YouTube in late 2005, got a sequel Saturday night.Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO
A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married."
Google gets China OK for Motorola deal
Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.
Facebook stock finishes flat in debut
In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the company's 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.
A 112-megapixel consumer camera concept needs your social love
Spectral Instruments may be a small company, but it has already designed several impressive cameras, including one called 1110 series that can capture the stars and the sun even in the middle of the day. The company's products have been designed …
Sudden wealth part of Silicon Valley's everyday
In Silicon Valley, where sudden wealth is hardly something new and CEOs favor hoodies over bespoke blazers, Facebook's IPO on Friday didn't bring everyday life to a halt.
What the Friday: Watch this man open a bottle of beer… with a chainsaw
It's Friday again — hooray! Time to make plans for the weekend over a few bottles of beer like the man in the video above. But while you probably use a bottle opener to get to your fizzy liquor, this man uses …
The next digital image revolution?
Despite the explosive innovation around digital picture-taking, the end result has actually changed very little. A photo is still a photo. And a poorly focused photo is still as bad as ever. Ren Ng aims to fix that.
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James, Wade lift Heat over Pacers in Game 4
Miami's season, the one that's supposed to end in an NBA championship and vindication, was slipping away.
I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont
I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.
Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson
Jason Dufner made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Byron Nelson Championship, his second victory in four weeks.
UPDATE 1-Golf-Dufner wins Byron Nelson with late birdie
* Two birdies in last three holes earn Dufner victory * Sinks 25-footer on 18 to avoid going into a playoff (Adds quotes, detail) May 20 (Reuters) - American Jason Dufner holed a 25-footbirdie putt at the last hole to win his second PGA Tour title inthree weeks with a dramatic one-shot victory at the Byron NelsonChampionship in Irving, Texas on Sunday. Dufner, who made his breakthrough on the circuit at lastmonth's New Orleans Classic, pumped his right fist incelebration as his ball dropped into the cup for athree-under-par 67. ...Golf-Winners of the Byron Nelson Championship
May 20 (Reuters) - Winners of the Byron Nelson Championshipsince 1980, following the one-shot victory by American JasonDufner at the TPC at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, on Sunday(U.S. ...Munoz wins Sybase after slow-play controversy
Azahara Munoz beat Candie Kung 2 and 1 on Sunday to win the Sybase Match Play Championship, a title that was set up when Morgan Pressel was penalized for slow play while in control of their semifinal match.
I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field
I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.
Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3
Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall.
Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3
Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall.
Dufner closes with birdie to win PGA title
Jason Dufner sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the last hole to win the PGA Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday, taking his second title of the year only three weeks after ending a 163-event win drought.
Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep
Cancel the coronation, or at least postpone it. The Phoenix Coyotes are still hanging around.
Golf-American Dufner wins Byron Nelson with late birdie
May 20 (Reuters) - American Jason Dufner holed a 25-footbirdie putt at the last hole to win his second PGA Tour title inthree weeks with a dramatic one-shot victory at the Byron NelsonChampionship in Irving, Texas on Sunday. Dufner, who made his breakthrough on the circuit at lastmonth's New Orleans Classic, pumped his right fist incelebration as his ball dropped into the cup for athree-under-par 67. ...Cueto's arm, Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds discovered a new, winning way to wrap up their extended stay in New York.
Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.
Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.
Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Max Scherzer struck out 15 — the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years — and the Tigers rallied for him with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.
Tortorella takes shots at Devils, defends Prust
John Tortorella stood out again at a playoff news conference. Only this time it was because of his feistiness toward the New Jersey Devils and not for his brevity and contentiousness with the media.
Colsaerts beats McDowell on final hole
Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts beat former US Open champion Graeme McDowell on the final green to win the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday.
Golf-World Match Play Championship final scores
May 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores World Match PlayChampionship final in Casares, Spain on Sunday. Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium)beat Graeme McDowell (Britain) by 1 holeGolf-Colsaerts beats McDowell to win World Match Play title
May 20 (Reuters) - Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts edged outGraeme McDowell to win the World Match Play Championship on thefinal hole in Casares, Spain on Sunday. In tricky, windy conditions Colsaerts never trailed in atightly-contested match and won the 16th hole on the FincaCortesin to move two up with two to play. Northern Ireland's McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, was ready to shake hands on the par-three 17th but Colsaertsmissed a routine four-foot par putt to extend the contest downthe par-five 18th. ...
Thunder silence Lakers to take 3-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A late three-pointer by Kevin Durant capped a dramatic fightback by the Oklahoma City Thunder as they left the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of playoff elimination with a 103-100 win in Game Four on Saturday.
Thunder steal another to put Lakers on brink
Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead three pointer with 13 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 win over Los Angeles to put the Lakers on the brink of elimination.
Cardinals' Berkman leaves game with knee injury
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman injured his right knee while taking a throw at first base during the second inning of Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dufner clings to PGA lead with Day, Singh chasing
American Jason Dufner fired a one-under par 69 to keep a one-stroke lead after the third round of the PGA Byron Nelson Championship but Vijay Singh and Jason Day are among those hot on his heels.
Spurs win 17th in a row to put Clippers on the brink
Tony Parker scored 23 points and Tim Duncan added 19 as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 for their 17th NBA victory in a row.
UPDATE 1-Golf-Dufner stays one ahead at Byron Nelson
* Late birdie helps Dufner stay a stroke in front * Day three-putts final green to trail by one (Adds quotes, detail) May 19 (Reuters) - American Jason Dufner kept his composureafter a slow start to move one stroke clear of a congestedleaderboard in Saturday's wind-buffeted third round of the ByronNelson Championship in Irving, Texas. Overnight leader Dufner, who clinched his maiden PGA Tourvictory at the New Orleans Classic three weeks ago, carded aone-under-par 69 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas foran eight-under total of 202. ...
Asian stars ousted in LPGA Match Play
Reigning US Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu of South Korea was ousted 2-up by American Vicky Hurst on Saturday in a quarter-final at the LPGA Sybase Match-Play Championship.
Golf-Byron Nelson Championship scores
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship on Saturday in Irving, Texas 202 Jason Dufner (U.S.) 67 66 69 203 J.J. Henry (U.S.) 68 68 67 Jason Day (Australia) 68 68 67 Dicky Pride (U.S.) 66 68 69 204 Vijay Singh (Fiji) 68 70 66 205 Jonas Blixt (Sweden) 68 70 67 Marc Leishman (Australia) 65 69 71 206 Rich Beem (U.S.) 68 70 68 Bob Estes (U.S.) 73 68 65 Joe Durant (U.S.) 70 71 65 Scott Piercy (U.S.) 66 70 70 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 67 68 71 Matt Kuchar (U.S.) 66 68 72 Pat Perez (U.S.) 67 67 72 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 64 70 72 207 Jason Bohn (U.S. ...
Votto hits 3-run HR, Reds hold off Yankees 6-5
Reds manager Dusty Baker went deep into his dominant bullpen to find someone who could put away the New York Yankees.
Golf-McDowell reaches Match Play semi with ugly win
MADRID, May 19 (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's GraemeMcDowell triumphed in a playoff against local favourite SergioGarcia to reach the World Match Play Championships semi-finalsin Casares, southern Spain on Saturday. McDowell missed a five-foot putt for the match on the 18th,but came through when the pair returned to the same hole tostart the playoff in which Garcia missed from similar range. "It wasn't exactly 'El Clasico' and I feel like I dodged abullet there," the man who holed the winning putt for Europe atthe 2010 Ryder Cup told the European Tour website. ...
McDowell downs Garcia in extra-hole thriller
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell defeated Spanish star Sergio Garcia in a thrilling extra-hole duel to reach the Volvo World Match Play Championship semi-finals on Saturday.
UPDATE 1-Golf-World Match Play Championship results
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from World Match PlayChampionship quarter-finals in Casares, Spain on Saturday. Graeme McDowell (Britain) beat Sergio Garcia (Spain) 19th Paul Lawrie (Britain) beat Retief Goosen (South Africa) 6&5 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) beat Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 4&3 Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Spain) beat Alvaro Quiros (Spain) 3&1UPDATE 1-Golf-European PGA Tour World Match Play scores
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the Last 16 matchesat the E uropean PGA Tour World Match Play Championship inCasares, Spain, on Saturday. Sergio Garcia (Spain) beat Tom Lewis (Britain) 4&3 Graeme McDowell (Britain) beat Richard Finch (Britain) 3&2 Paul Lawrie (Britain) beat Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 5&4 Retief Goosen (South Africa) beat Robert Rock (Britain) 3&2 Brandt Snedeker (U.S. ...
LA Lakers beat Oklahoma City in NBA playoff series
Kobe Bryant shot a perfect 18-of-18 from the free-throw line and had a game-high 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 99-96 to hand the Thunder their first loss of the 2012 playoffs.
Lakers avoid 0-3 hole as Sixers tie series
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant refused to let a second successive game slip through his fingers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 in a cliffhanger on Friday to avoid going down 3-0 in their NBA playoff series. Bryant endured a 9-for-25 shooting night to score 36 points, including eight of his team's final 10 points, helping the Lakers get the home win needed in the second-round West matchup. Kevin Durant tallied 31 points, but missed a long, potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds, while Russell Westbrook and James Harden each had 21 in the loss. ...
Braves deny Shields seventh win of season
(Reuters) - The Atlanta Braves handed Tampa Bay a rare home loss when they chased top pitcher James Shields after six innings in a 5-3 victory over the Rays on Friday. Freddie Freeman's run scoring double in the fifth put Atlanta ahead to stay and the Braves added another run two batters later for a 4-2 advantage. Martin Prado made it a 5-2 game with a seventh inning homer as the Braves, who lead the National League East, won for the 10th time in 12 road games. Tampa Bay, chasing Baltimore for the American League East's top spot, lost at home for only the fifth time in 19 games this season. ...
Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement — and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.
Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat Celtics in NBA series
Andre Iguodala finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 92-83 in game four of their Eastern Conference series.