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Tearful Beckham signs off with win

An emotional David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career as PSG beat Brest 3-1.


Root shines before NZ fight back

England lose four late wickets as they close day three of the first Test at Lord's on 180-6, leading New Zealand by 205.


Clermont Auvergne 15-16 Toulon

Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help Toulon come from behind to lift the Heineken Cup at the expense of Clermont Auvergne.


'Pioneering treatment' for Vilanova

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova will travel to New York on Monday for "pioneering treatment" as he continues his cancer battle.


Bayern recover to claim dramatic win

German champions Bayern Munich recover from conceding three goals in the opening 10 minutes to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-3.


Bradford 3-0 Northampton

Bradford score three times in the opening half-hour as they beat Northampton at Wembley to win promotion to League One.


Ferdinand to sign new Man Utd deal

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will this week sign a one-year contract to extend his Old Trafford career.


Nadal and Federer in Rome final

Rafael Nadal will face Roger Federer in Sunday's Italian Open final, looking to win the title for the seventh time


Marquez takes Le Mans MotoGP pole

Marc Marquez clinches pole position after topping the qualifying session for Sunday's French MotoGP at Le Mans.


Clichy signs new Man City contract

Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy signs a new four-year deal that commits him to the club until 2017.


Beckham in talks to buy new MLS club

David Beckham's advisors hold talks with US Major League Soccer over the former England captain buying a franchise.


Nibali claims second to extend lead

Italy's Mauro Santambrogio wins a gruelling Giro d'Italia stage 14 as Vincenzo Nibali extends his overall advantage.


Rutherford third in Diamond League

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford finishes third in the long jump in China, while Kirani James impresses in the 400m.


McDowell into World Match Play semis

Graeme McDowell reaches the World Match Play Championship semi-finals by beating defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts.


NW 200 abandoned after heavy rain

Saturday's racing at the NW 200 is abandoned because of persistent rain, with Michael Dunlop winning the only race to take place.


London Broncos 6-64 Wigan

Josh Charnley, Pat Richards and Sam Tomkins score hat-tricks as top-of-the-table Wigan Warriors hammer London Broncos.


Ferguson criticises Mancini sacking

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.


Polota-Nau set to miss Lions tour

Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to miss the Test series against the Lions after sustaining a broken arm.


America's Cup team urge wind limits

Italy's America's Cup team boss wants upper wind limits reduced and other safety measures introduced following Andrew Simpson's death.


Ireland fly-half O'Gara retires

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.


David Beckham's emotional Paris goodbye

See the pictures as retiring David Beckham plays his last match for Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes


The real Sir Alex

David Meek shares his memories of Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson, whose programme notes he ghost-wrote for 26 years


Yeovil's 'Jedward' ready for Wembley

From League of Ireland to Wembley final - Yeovil's Paddy Madden and Kevin Dawson on their journey to the League One play-offs.


James Anderson: King of the swingers

From injuries and inconsistency to a master of swing bowling, BBC Sport charts James Anderson's journey to 300 Test wickets


Wiggins withdrawal reignites Tour talk

BBC Sport commentator Rob Hayles analyses what next for Sir Bradley Wiggins after illness forces him to abandon the Giro


 

Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens

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.


Pacers shake off Knicks to seize series in 6

Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.


Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth

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


Couture rescues Sharks in OT, cuts Kings' lead

Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night.


Johnson eases to record 4th All-Star victory

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.


Griner: Mulkey said keep quiet on sexuality

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.


Report: Coach K considering Team USA return

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


Driver/owner Carpenter wins Indy 500 pole

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


DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract

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.


Dominant Matthysse stops Peterson in 3rd

Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.


Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again

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


Huston grabs third X Games gold in Street League

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


Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series

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.


Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts

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.


Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final

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


 

Lance Stephenson leads Pacers by Knicks as Heat lurk

Carmelo Anthony dropped 39 points, but it wasn't enough as the Pacers advanced.


Oxbow denies Orb on Triple Crown bid at Preakness

Orb can't separate from pack to repeat Kentucky Derby outcome


Kobe responds to Phil's Jordan comparison

Phil Jackson thinks Michael Jordan was better at many things than Kobe Bryant.


Griner: Talk of sexual orientation discouraged at Baylor

Brittney Griner said Baylor coaches advised keeping talk of sexuality a private matter


Playoff Putbacks: Can the Pacers stop LeBron James?

Everything you need to know from Saturday's playoff action.


Dwyane Wade goes to prom with high school senior

Wade gives surprise of a lifetime to one of his biggest fans.


Stephen Tulloch hopes ex-teammate Titus Young gets help

Former Lions teammate is concerned about Young's recent troubles.


Jimmie Johnson makes All-Star Race history

His pit crew nails final four-tire stop before 10-lap sprint to finish


Report: Bobcats look to change name back to Hornets

Report indicates Bobcats would look to reclaim city's glory years.


Racing's Sunshine Boys, Lukas and Stevens, enjoy win

Preakness victor Oxbow had experience going: trainer D. Wayne Lukas, jockey Gary Stevens


Ex-NBA player Predrag Danilovic seriously injured in bar fight

Danilovic played for the Heat and Mavericks from 1995-97.


Dwight Freeney agrees to two-year deal with Chargers

The 11-year veteran has notched 107 1/2 sacks in his career


Logan Couture's OT goal lifts Sharks by Kings in Game 3

Logan Couture's power-play goal 1:29 into overtime cut the Sharks' series deficit to 2-1.


Donte Stallworth had a scary brush with the CIA

Don't mess with the agency.


Watch: Pacer embarrassed by Knicks veteran

Kenyon Martin is going to get scolded by his mother for this prank.


 

Lance Stephenson leads Pacers by Knicks as Heat lurk - USA Today - USA TODAY


Johnson captures All-Star event - The Seattle Times


Blown chances lead to a loss for Pirates - Pittsburgh Post Gazette


Wigan's 12-try blitz just too hot for poor Broncos - Express.co.uk


Kings, Sharks keep changing their lineups on the fly - Los Angeles Times


Oxbow's Preakness victory doesn't spoil anything - Los Angeles Times


No extra $1 million at Sprint All-Star race - Idaho State Journal


Chargers Strike Two-Year Deal With Freeney - New York Times


Nation & world: Keegan Bradley leads at Byron Nelson Championship - Detroit Free Press


David Beckham's emotional farewell - BBC News


Racing: Win is best news by Farhh - Herald Scotland


Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9 - Los Angeles Times


Serena Williams extends winning streak | AM Briefing - The Seattle Times


Contented winner Rafael Benítez ponders life after Chelsea - The Guardian


England manager Roy Hodgson tells fans to cut out anti-IRA songs at Ireland ... - Telegraph.co.uk


Flying in: Delon Armitage goes over to give Toulon the lead and eventual victory ... - Telegraph.co.uk


England v New Zealand: first Test, day three report - Telegraph.co.uk


Gary Johnson wants Yeovil Town to seize second chance against Brentford - The Guardian


Bradford v Northampton: League Two play-off final - as it happened - BBC Sport


Carl Froch v Mikkel Kessler: All judges from neutral countries - Daily Mail


 

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness


Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6


Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win


Stevens rides Oxbow to 3rd Preakness win


Derby winner Orb disappoints in the Preakness


Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole


Coach K return to US team no longer ruled out


Bradley keeps lead after 3 rounds at Nelson


Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series


As fireworks crackle, Beckham plays last home game


Indians walk off with win over Seattle again


Bradley remains in charge despite late bogey


Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal


Venturi had precious friendship with Byron Nelson


Pass rusher Freeney agrees two-year deal with Chargers


An inconvenience for Colsaerts as he loses to McDowell


Golf-An inconvenience for Colsaerts as he loses to McDowell


Ryder Cup players into last 8 at World Match Play


Golf-European Tour World Match Play Championship last 16 scores


Kuroda inspires Yankees, Detroit edge Rangers


Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute


Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies


Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits


Hall of Famer Venturi dies aged 82


Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges


Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL


Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games


Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit


AP source: McIlroy to set up own management group


O.J. Simpson's ex-lawyer says did his best at Nevada trial


Gillis sizzles at the Byron Nelson, China's Guan fades


Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors


Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony


Nolan Ryan's oldest son named Astros president


Decision on anchored putting expected next week


Jets RB Goodson facing drug, weapons charges


Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president


Charles Woodson to visit with Raiders on Tuesday


McIlroy to set up his own management group


Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors


 

Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Thanks to Oxbow's wire-to-wire win Saturday over Kentucky Derby winner Orb, trainer D. Wayne Lukas and jockey Gary Stevens have themselves another classic to add to th...

    



Bradley keeps lead after 3 rounds at Nelson

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Keegan Bradley still hasn't gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left.The bogeys on the closing hole at TPC Four Seasons haven't cost him the lead yet.Bradley overcame consecutive bogeys early and bogeyed No. 18 for the third round in a row Saturday to finish with a 2-under 68 that kept him in the lead."(Sunday) is the ...

    



Ryder Cup players into last 8 at World Match Play

KAVARNA, Bulgaria (AP) - Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.McDowell beat Bo Van Pelt 2 and 1 on the Thracian Cliffs course Saturday and will meet Colsaerts in a rematch from last year's final. The defending champion won 2 up against Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano after being ahead b...

    



What to watch for at the Preakness

All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run ...

    



Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Everything's a go for Orb.The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course."He's really settled in well. He seems to be energetic about what he's doing so I couldn't be more pleased," trainer Shug McGaughey said on a warm and sunny Friday morning. "We're excited about givin...

    



Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Keegan Bradley shot a 1-under 69 on Friday in a round that started and ended with bogeys, good enough for a three-stroke lead after two rounds in the Byron Nelson Championship.A day after setting the TPC Four Seasons course record with a 60, also with two bogeys, Bradley went into the weekend at 11-under 129. That is the lowest 36-hole total at the Nelson since 2001.Tom Gillis...

    



Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday afternoon in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection.Venturi was all about overcoming the odds. He won the 1964 U.S. Open a...

    



Among best announcers, Emrick still rises above

The voice of hockey grew up in a town called LaFontaine. That sounds perfect, doesn’t it? LaFontaine! Could a city name sound more like hockey? LaFontaine! It isn’t just the name of a Hall of Famer, the great Pat LaFontaine, it is French, with just the right number of syllables, ideal for the sport. LaFontaine! Say it loud and you can almost hear the puck clank off the pipe, almost see the mad rus...

    



Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.Tim Duncan had 19 points and six rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals."They've got...

    



Bradley sets record pace with 60 at the Nelson

(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley shrugged off two bogeys around the turn to set a course record with a blistering 10-under-par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas.Taking advantage of preferred lies on a rain-softened layout at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, the 26-year-old American piled up 10 birdies and an eagle at the par-five sev...

    



Orb to have an inside view of Preakness from rail

For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb.Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting.Orb's pursuit of the Triple Crown received an unexpected jolt Wednesday when trainer Shug McGaughey's horse drew the rail for Saturday's race. McGaughey tried to brush off the development as a mere inconvenience...

    



Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont

NEW YORK (AP) - Kentucky Derby winner Orb has completed his final workout before the Preakness Stakes, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds at Belmont Park.With exercise rider Jennifer Patterson aboard, Orb moved effortlessly around the track Monday morning. The time is considered fast for a final work before a big race.Shug McGaughey was elated with what he saw. The trainer said the way Orb we...

    



For Tiger, it's all about closing

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tiger Woods is the greatest closer in the history of golf, one of the greatest in the history of sports. We can get into some numbers in a minute but first we ask the question: Why?Sure, Woods is one of the greatest drivers, one of the greatest iron players, one of the greatest scramblers and one of the greatest putters ever. Those things are obviously kind of important w...

    



White Sox 3, Angels 0

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox needed a big start from ace Chris Sale, and he nearly gave them something historic.Sale took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing with a one-hitter, and Chicago beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep. The left-hander retired the first 19 batters he faced before Mike Trout's sharp single to center ended the...

    



Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water in a tiny, terrifying section of the TPC Sawgrass.Tied for the lead with two holes to play, Woods kept his shots on land and made two pars.Garcia hit three balls into the water for a quadruple boge...

    



Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.Woods ended a weekend of verbal sparring with Garcia by doing what he does best - closing out tournaments, even if he let this one turn into a tense duel over the final hour at the TPC Sawgrass. Tied with Garcia with two holes to play, Woods won by finding land on the la...

    



Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.Woods ended a weekend of words with Garcia by finding land on the final two holes for par to close with a 2-under 70. Garcia was tied for the lead as he stood on the 17th tee and stared at the island green. He hit into the water twice to make a quadruple-bogey 7, and the...

    



Woods leads Players by two with nine holes to go

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was playing his familiar role of frontrunner on Sunday as he eased into a two-stroke lead with nine holes left in the Players Championship.World number one Woods was 13 under par heading into the back nine at the Stadium Course with longtime rival Sergio Garcia, 49-year-old Jeff Maggert, Swedish rookie David Lingmerth and Scotsman Martin Laird bun...

    



Woods puts closer's reputation to test at Players

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods put his reputation as a closer to the test on Sunday as he set out with a share of the lead in the final round of the 40th Players Championship.World number one Woods, zeroing back into the form that once made other competitors buckle, was tied with longtime rival Sergio Garcia and PGA Tour rookie David Lingmerth of Sweden on 11 under par heading ...

    



Woods tied with Garcia, Lingmerth at Players

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods finally made another birdie and finished off the third round with a 1-under 71, putting him in a three-way tie for the lead with Sergio Garcia and David Lingmerth in The Players Championship.Woods and Garcia will each walk the fairways of the TPC Sawgrass with someone else on Sunday afternoon.Lingmerth bogeyed the 18th for a 69 to finish on 11-under 205. ...

    



Stormy round at Players for Tiger and Sergio

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A rift between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia attracted all the attention on a stormy day at Sawgrass. Swedish rookie David Lingmerth quietly went about his business and wound up atop the leaderboard Saturday in The Players Championship.Lingmerth finished a wild day with an 8-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th and a 10-foot birdie on the island-green 17th to reach 12-u...

    



Lingmerth in the lead as storms disrupt Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Swedish rookie David Lingmerth emerged from the storm clouds to take the lead Saturday in The Players Championship.Lingmerth ended a long day at the TPC Sawgrass with an 8-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole and a 10-foot birdie putt on the island-green 17th. That put him at 12-under-par when the round was suspended because of darkness. There was a two-hour delay earlie...

    



Spurs 102, Warriors 92

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Down and dominated during most of the first two games at home, the San Antonio Spurs once again showed why nobody should ever count them out.Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Spurs quieted the Golden State Warriors and their rowdy sellout crowd in a 102-92 victory Friday night to take a 2-1 le...

    



Garcia, Woods put star power back on top at Players

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia roared into the Players Championship lead with Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood close behind early in the second round as star power returned to the top of the leaderboard on Friday.Garcia, Woods and Westwood led a scoring parade as eagles and birdies flew all around TPC Sawgrass on a steamy day in what is widely regarded as golf's unofficial fifth ...

    



Great or not, No. 17 demands attention

Famous golf holesGolden BellNo. 12 at Augusta National. Par 3. 155 yards.Why it’s famous: The shortest hole at Augusta National is guarded by Rae’s Creek, backed by pine trees and azaleas, accessed over Hogan’s Bridge, and surrounded by a deceptive and swirling wind that even people who have played the Masters dozens of times struggle to read. Jack Nicklaus calls it the best little par-3 in the wo...

    



 

Game 6: Pacers 106, Knicks 99: Knicks’ Path Through Playoffs Is Blocked by Pacers

Despite Carmelo Anthony’s 39 points, the Knicks fell to the Pacers in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Indiana will face the Heat next.

    



Slap Shot: Switzerland and Sweden to Play for Gold Medal

The Swiss defeated the United States, 3-0, in the semifinals to reach the gold medal game for the first time.

    


Slap Shot: Older Players and the Rigors of the N.H.L.

John Tortorella and Jaromir Jagr had intriguing perspectives on the ways hockey players can deal with advancing age.

    



Roundup: Late-Inning Outbursts Lift Rays and Angels

Tampa Bay scored six runs in the ninth innings to beat Baltimore, and the Angels put up five in the seventh against the White Sox.

    


Sports Briefing | Basketball: Predrag Danilovic Stabbed in Brawl

The Serbian police said Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, was seriously injured when he was stabbed in a fight early Saturday.

    



Sports Briefing | Soccer: Paris St.-Germain Victory in Last Home Game for David Beckham

Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole some of the spotlight from David Beckham, scoring two goals to lead the French champion Paris St.-Germain to a home win against Brest.

    



Sports Briefing | Lacrosse: Syracuse and Cornell Advance to Semifinals in Lacrosse

The redshirt freshman Dylan Donahue scored with 13 seconds remaining to lift top-seeded Syracuse past Yale in the N.C.A.A. tournament quarterfinals.

    



Sports Briefing | Baseball: Matt Garza Ready to Return to Cubs

Matt Garza is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

    



Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Chargers Strike Deal With Dwight Freeney

The San Diego Chargers agreed to a two-year deal with Dwight Freeney, a seven-time Pro Bowl player, that could be worth $13.35 million.

    



Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Ed Carpenter Captures Pole for Indy 500

Ed Carpenter, whose family owns the track, won the pole for next weekend’s Indianapolis 500.

    



Sports Briefing | Golf: Keegan Bradley Holds Lead at Byron Nelson

Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Tex., with a two-under-par 68 in the third round.

    



Preakness Notebook : Rosie Napravnik, on Mylute, Has Best Preakness Finish by Woman

Rosie Napravnik, who recorded the highest finish by a woman in the Kentucky Derby, again raised the bar for women in the Preakness, guiding Mylute home in third.

    


Sports Briefing | Hockey: Sweden Tops Finland and Advances to World Hockey Championship Final

Sweden reached the final of the world championships by beating its fellow co-host and rival Finland. Switzerland beat the United States.

    



Sports Briefing | Hockey: Hurricanes’ Eric Staal Has Sprained Knee

The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect the captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after sustaining a knee injury during an international tournament.

    



Sports Briefing | Golf: Three Teammates Advance to World Match Play Championship Quarterfinals

The Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship in Kavarna, Bulgaria.

    



The Rail: Oxbow Wins the 138th Preakness Stakes

Oxbow won the Preakness Stakes, spoiling the Triple Crown quest of Orb, the race’s overwhelming favorite. Jockey Gary Stevens, who came out of retirement, won his third Preakness.

    



Sports Briefing | Cycling: Mauro Santambrogio Wins 14th Stage of Giro d’Italia

Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia on a course that was changed because of avalanche threats. His countryman Vincenzo Nibali extended his overall lead.

    


Oxbow, With Jockey Gary Stevens, Wins Preakness Stakes and Spoils Orb’s Run for Triple Crown

Oxbow cruised to an easy victory at the Preakness Stakes, giving the trainer D. Wayne Lukas his 14th Triple Crown race victory and jockey Gary Stevens his third Preakness win. The heavily favored Orb finished fourth.

    


Orb Disappoints Baltimore-Born Owner in Preakness

For Stuart S. Janney III, a Preakness victory would have mattered as much as his horse’s winning run in the Kentucky Derby. But Orb slipped to a surprising fourth place.

    



N.H.L. Playoffs — Rangers Don’t Use Carl Hagelin on Power Play

The Rangers’ Carl Hagelin is second on the team in playoff points and first in plus-minus rating. But Coach John Tortorella said he has kept him out of power plays because of mistakes.

    


Yankees 7, Blue Jays 2: Robinson Cano Homers Twice as Yankees Defeat Blue Jays

Robinson Cano had his second two-homer game of the season and David Phelps pitched seven strong innings to lift the Yankees over the Blue Jays.

    



Cubs 8, Mets 2: Jeremy Hefner Remains Winless as Punchless Mets Revert to Form

The Mets have yet to win a game that Jeremy Hefner has started. On offense, they could not capitalize on their scoring chances against the Cubs.

    



Slap Shot: The Overtime Hero Is Anyone’s Guess

Overtime goal scorers in the N.H.L. playoffs come in all shapes, sizes and positions. With more playoff games decided in overtime than ever, there are more diverse heroes than ever.

    



In-Box: In-Box — Cleveland Is Not a Loser

Readers respond to recent articles in the Sports section of The New York Times.

    



Extra Bases: Reds’ Donald Lutz Makes Majors From Germany

Donald Lutz, the second graduate of Major League Baseball’s International European Academy, is now playing for the Cincinnati Reds.

    



 

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