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Headlines from around the world in sports

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NFL WR Crabtree tears right Achilles tendon SANTA CLARA, Calif. – San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree had surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Crabtree underwent surgery yesterday, though the team is optimistic he will return at some point in 2013. Crabtree was operated on at Stanford by Dr. Tim McAdams one day after suffering the … 0

Jaworski serious about Tebow in AFL

Thursday, May 23, 2013

PHILADELPHIA – Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League? Philadelphia Soul part owner Ron Jaworski said yesterday he was serious about his … 0

Source: Coach K returning to US men’s team

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team. Krzyzewski will try to lead the Americans to a third straight … 0

Bears linebacker Urlacher announces his retirement

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHICAGO – Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: ∎ Eight Pro Bowl seasons; ∎ Defensive Player … 0

Francona expects emotional return to Fenway Park

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CLEVELAND – Indians Manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He’s going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed … 0

Tim Dahlberg column: Garcia will pay dearly for Tiger remarks

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course. He should have stopped after saying Woods is not a nice person who has been lying to … 0

Relaxed Bruins look to finish Rangers in Game 4

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK – The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards. They have outclassed the … 0

Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR honored members of its royal families with selection to the Hall of Fame yesterday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice “Chief” Petty became the fourth member … 0

Fisher Cats rally, only to lose to Sea Dogs in extras

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats rallied for a run in the seventh that eventually forced extra innings, but they couldn’t add any more against Portland reliever Pete Ruiz (three scoreless innings, win) as the Sea Dogs (26-18) claimed a 5-4, 10-inning win in Portland last night. New Hampshire … 0

Penguins rout Senators, 7-3, take 3-1 series lead

Thursday, May 23, 2013

OTTAWA – Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators, 7-3, last night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and Pascal … 0

Buchholz improves to 7-0 as Red Sox beat White Sox, 6-2

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHICAGO – Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox, 6-2, last night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single … 0

Headlines from around the world in sports

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NBA Clippers won’t offer Del Negro new deal as coach LOS ANGELES – Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit. The team said yesterday he won’t be offered … 0

Shots still being fired by Garcia, Woods

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

VIRGINIA WATER, England – Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don’t like each other, and they’re making no effort to disguise their feelings. The verbal feuding began May 11 during the third round of The Players Championship. It resumed … 0