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David Beckham: What did he do, really, for American soccer?David Beckham has announced his retirement. In the US, the David Beckham experiment coincided with a flourishing of soccer, and he was the perfect face for the sport's new swagger.
Heat, Grizzlies advance to respective NBA conference finalsMiami defeated the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night to win their Eastern Conference semifinal series, while Memphis reached its very first Western Conference final by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Pacers, Spurs win easily to take control of NBA playoff seriesIndiana has a commanding 3-1 lead over the Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Meanwhile, San Antonio enjoys a 3-2 lead over Golden State in their Western Conference semifinal.
Heat, Grizzlies bring opponents to elimination brink in NBA playoffsMonday night, Miami beat Chicago, and Memphis outlasted Oklahoma City to each go up 3-1 in their respective NBA Eastern and Western Conference semifinal playoff series.
NHL playoffs: Bruins, Rangers advance in very different Game 7 victoriesThe Boston Bruins and New York Rangers will continue the Stanley Cup quest after both teams won Monday night. One game featured a comeback for the ages, while the other was surprising for another reason.
NBA playoffs: Weekend action sees both highs and lowsThe Golden State Warriors knotted their Western Conference semifinal series at two games each with a thrilling 97-87 overtime win yesterday over the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, Indiana took a 2-1 series lead against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal with a win Saturday.
Prince Harry can be 'too much army' at Warrior Games – and not embarass anyoneBritain's Prince Harry lent his considerable clout to the Warrior Games, a four-year-old international sports competition for wounded veterans. He hopes it could be as big as the Paralympics one day.
Tim Tebow blackballed by NFL?Tim Tebow blackballed? As a football player, Tim Tebow brings too much media baggage, say some coaches. Is 'Tebowmania' why Tim Tebow is being blackballed?
20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
NBA playoffs: Bulls, Spurs win opening games in conference semifinalsMonday night, Chicago defeated the Miami Heat. San Antonio needed two overtimes to best the Golden State Warriors in their respective Eastern and Western Conference semifinal opening games.
NBA playoffs: Thunder and Pacers win conf. semifinal opening gamesThe Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated, respectively, the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies in NBA conference semifinal playoff action Sunday.
A Kentucky double: Can trainer take home Oaks-Derby double?After winning the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, trainer Todd Pletcher could be the first to win the Oaks-Derby double since 1952, if one of his five horses wins the Kentucky Derby Saturday.
Kentucky Derby 2013: 'Run for the Roses' a wide-open affairA number of three-year-old horses entered in this year's Kentucky Derby will have an opportunity Saturday to capture the garland of roses given to the winner.
Cubs leave Wrigley Field? North Siders call $300 million plan a strikeout.The Chicago Cubs want to upgrade Wrigley Field with $300 million in renovations. But locals worry that the changes could hurt the neighborhood and the park.
- Triple Crown quiz: Test your knowledge of thoroughbred horse racing's 'Big Three'
The first Saturday in May begins a five-week stretch where a select group of thoroughbred owners and trainers try to grab that elusive trophy, signifying victories in three straight races at three different race tracks.
NBA's Jason Collins comes out: What does that mean for gay rights?Jason Collins became the first active player in America's four major professional team sports to come out as gay. Given sports' elevated place in society, Collins might have just made a significant step for gay rights.
Tim Tebow released from Jets. Is Tebow time over?'Tim Tebow released' is the news the football world knew had to be coming after the New York Jets drafted a quarterback Saturday. Going forward, however, neither Tim Tebow nor the Jets seem to have a lot of good options.
Tyler Bray, Marcus Lattimore show opposite emotions of 2013 NFL DraftThe fortunes of Tyler Bray and Marcus Lattimore showed the ups and downs of what was a historic 2013 NFL Draft for the Southeastern Conference.
NFL Draft 2013: The next generation of NFL stars takes the stageThe 2013 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
What Kobe won't tweet: Los Angeles is becoming a Clippers townWith Kobe Bryant injured (and tweeting) and the Los Angeles Lakers reeling, the Clippers are making the most of a chance to become the city's top basketball attraction.
