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Driver/owner Carpenter wins Indy 500 pole

18 May 2013, 9:57 pm

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series

18 May 2013, 9:51 pm

Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.

Sens' Spezza to return Sunday against Pens

18 May 2013, 9:38 pm

The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury.

NHL fines Sharks $100K for GM's comments

18 May 2013, 9:31 pm

The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.

Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth

18 May 2013, 9:28 pm

Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

Report: Coach K considering Team USA return

18 May 2013, 4:24 pm

Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.

Switzerland stuns Team USA at hockey worlds

18 May 2013, 4:10 pm

Reto Berra made 29 saves, and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the world hockey semifinals.

Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final

18 May 2013, 3:13 pm

A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.

Huston grabs third X Games gold in Street League

18 May 2013, 3:12 pm

Nyjah Huston won his second consecutive X Games gold medal Saturday in the Street League Skateboarding final, outlasting silver medalist Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez.

DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract

18 May 2013, 2:00 pm

The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing on a two-year deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.

Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts

18 May 2013, 1:17 pm

An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring has failed.

Griner: Mulkey said keep quiet on sexuality

18 May 2013, 12:31 pm

Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.

Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens

18 May 2013, 11:20 am

Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again

18 May 2013, 9:29 am

The Bobcats have started the process of changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report by CBSSports.com.

Jackson's book trumpets Jordan over Kobe

18 May 2013, 6:19 am

Phil Jackson compares Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in new book