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10 fans injured when TV cable falls on race track
May 26, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Motor Speedway said 10 fans were injured Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600 and three of them were taken to the hospital after a nylon rope supporting a Fox Sports overhead television camera fell from the grandstands and landed on the track surface. According to CMS spokeswoman Danielle... Read More
May 26, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Motor Speedway said 10 fans were injured Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600 and three of them were taken to the hospital after a nylon rope supporting a Fox Sports overhead television camera fell from the grandstands and landed on the track surface. According to CMS spokeswoman Danielle... Read More
Bay lifts Mariners to win with RBI hit in 13th
May 26, 2013
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners had several heartbreaking losses during their eight-game losing streak. They ended it with an uplifting win in their last at-bat. Jason Bay hit a two-out RBI single in the 13th inning, lifting the Mariners to a 4-3 victory Sunday over the Texas Rangers. "It feels great. Not... Read More
May 26, 2013
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners had several heartbreaking losses during their eight-game losing streak. They ended it with an uplifting win in their last at-bat. Jason Bay hit a two-out RBI single in the 13th inning, lifting the Mariners to a 4-3 victory Sunday over the Texas Rangers. "It feels great. Not... Read More
Cardinals beat Kershaw, Dodgers 5-3
May 26, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals didn't exactly sting the ball against Clayton Kershaw. They just went to the plate with the purpose of putting it in play. The plan worked. Matt Carpenter drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single and Pete Kozma hit a three-run double, leading the Cardinals to a... Read More
May 26, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals didn't exactly sting the ball against Clayton Kershaw. They just went to the plate with the purpose of putting it in play. The plan worked. Matt Carpenter drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single and Pete Kozma hit a three-run double, leading the Cardinals to a... Read More
Searchers find body of teen missing in Texas flood
May 26, 2013
SCHERTZ, Texas (AP) — Search teams on Sunday found the body of teenager who was swept away by floodwaters as he tried to swim across a swollen creek near San Antonio, authorities said. Avron Adams, 18, of Schertz, and a friend got caught Saturday in the swift waters of Cibolo Creek after about half a dozen... Read More
May 26, 2013
SCHERTZ, Texas (AP) — Search teams on Sunday found the body of teenager who was swept away by floodwaters as he tried to swim across a swollen creek near San Antonio, authorities said. Avron Adams, 18, of Schertz, and a friend got caught Saturday in the swift waters of Cibolo Creek after about half a dozen... Read More
LSU wins SEC title 5-4 over Vandy in 11 innings
May 26, 2013
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference powers Vanderbilt and LSU finally faced each other, and it took a couple of extra innings to settle the matter. Pinch-hitter Chris Sciambra's single in the top of the 11th inning scored Jared Foster and lifted the second-seeded Tigers to a 5-4 victory over No. 1 Vandy... Read More
May 26, 2013
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference powers Vanderbilt and LSU finally faced each other, and it took a couple of extra innings to settle the matter. Pinch-hitter Chris Sciambra's single in the top of the 11th inning scored Jared Foster and lifted the second-seeded Tigers to a 5-4 victory over No. 1 Vandy... Read More
Cardinals too much for Kershaw
May 26, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw hadn't allowed more than one earned run in any of his previous five starts. So when teammate Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer in the first inning against Shelby Miller, that appeared to be enough for the major league ERA leader to get his third straight victory. The St.... Read More
Belt, Cain help Giants beat Rockies 7-3
May 26, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain finally started getting his pitches down after a shaky start. Good thing, too, because Giants manager Bruce Bochy was on the verge of pulling his ace in the second inning. That patience paid off for the defending World Series champions and for Cain. "That shows you how tough he... Read More
May 26, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain finally started getting his pitches down after a shaky start. Good thing, too, because Giants manager Bruce Bochy was on the verge of pulling his ace in the second inning. That patience paid off for the defending World Series champions and for Cain. "That shows you how tough he... Read More
Injury time goal by Olave gives Red Bulls 2-2 tie
May 26, 2013
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — New York Red Bulls coach Mike Petke was so miffed after a 2-2 tie with the Columbus Crew that he invited Major League Soccer to fine him as much it wants. While ripping his team for a poor performance despite getting an injury time goal from defender Jamison Olave to extend the Red Bulls'... Read More
Weekley wins Colonial, 1st PGA Tour win in 5 years
May 26, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Boo Weekley was at the 13th hole during the final round of the Colonial before he finally glanced at a leaderboard — and saw his name on the top. It was at that par 3 surrounded by an often rowdy crowd that he also heard the loudest "Boo!" in quite some time. Weekley hit his birdie... Read More
May 26, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Boo Weekley was at the 13th hole during the final round of the Colonial before he finally glanced at a leaderboard — and saw his name on the top. It was at that par 3 surrounded by an often rowdy crowd that he also heard the loudest "Boo!" in quite some time. Weekley hit his birdie... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: 'Moore is going to come back stronger,' Obama says during visit
May 26, 2013
President Barack Obama spent about three hours in the Oklahoma City metro area after Air Force One landed at Tinker Air Force Base shortly before noon Sunday, seven days after the first of several tornadoes that killed 26, destroyed hundreds of Oklahoma homes and caused damage in excess of $2 billion. Read More
May 26, 2013
President Barack Obama spent about three hours in the Oklahoma City metro area after Air Force One landed at Tinker Air Force Base shortly before noon Sunday, seven days after the first of several tornadoes that killed 26, destroyed hundreds of Oklahoma homes and caused damage in excess of $2 billion. Read More
Obama: Gov't with Oklahoma 'every step' of the way
May 26, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — President Barack Obama visited tornado-devastated Moore, Okla., Sunday, consoling people staggered by the loss of life and property and promising that the government will be behind them "every step of the way." "I'm just a messenger here," the president said, saying "folks are behind you"... Read More
May 26, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — President Barack Obama visited tornado-devastated Moore, Okla., Sunday, consoling people staggered by the loss of life and property and promising that the government will be behind them "every step of the way." "I'm just a messenger here," the president said, saying "folks are behind you"... Read More
Lee wins 1st LPGA Tour event in short week
May 26, 2013
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — The golf course flooded, and then was closed for two days. The only way to hold the Bahamas LPGA Classic was to use 12 holes over three rounds. No one played the par-5 18th hole in competition until Sunday. It was a week like no other on the LPGA Tour, especially for Ilhee Lee.... Read More
MLS Capsules
May 26, 2013
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Defender Jamison Olave blasted home a shot in the opening minute of injury time and the New York Red Bulls tied the Columbus Crew 2-2 and extended their unbeaten streak to seven games, the longest in 10 years. Thierry Henry also scored for the Red Bulls, who are 5-0-2 in their best run... Read More
Red Sox RHP Buchholz scratched from Monday's start
May 26, 2013
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz was scratched from his scheduled start against Philadelphia because of irritation in his collarbone area. The 28-year old right-hander said it was his choice not to make his Monday start due to the discomfort. "Being as early in the season as it is, I want to... Read More
Royals lose for 16th time in 20, 5-2 to Angels
May 26, 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals manager Ned Yost wants to think about the first five weeks of the season, not the last three. An early lead started to evaporate when Josh Hamilton homered leading off the seventh inning, and Los Angeles beat Kansas City 5-2 Sunday for its eighth straight win. Following a 17-10... Read More
May 26, 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals manager Ned Yost wants to think about the first five weeks of the season, not the last three. An early lead started to evaporate when Josh Hamilton homered leading off the seventh inning, and Los Angeles beat Kansas City 5-2 Sunday for its eighth straight win. Following a 17-10... Read More
Body of drowned teenager recovered Sunday morning
May 26, 2013
Taylor Faine, 17, jumped off a spillway into Uncle John Creek Thursday evening but did not resurface, Kingfisher police said. His body was recovered Sunday morning at one of the man-made dams, Kingfisher fire Chief Randy Poindexter said. Read More
AP Source: Talks ongoing to hire Hornacek as coach
May 26, 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns appear close to hiring Jeff Hornacek as their head coach. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Suns are in contract negotiations with Hornacek, although no deal has been finalized. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because... Read More
Corbin leads D-backs to 6-5 win over Padres
May 26, 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin breezed through his previous start, getting hitters to dive after his slider, chase pitches out of the strike zone. The San Diego Padres had seen the young left-hander once before and weren't going to be lured into his effectively wild approach. It still didn't matter. Corbin... Read More
May 26, 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin breezed through his previous start, getting hitters to dive after his slider, chase pitches out of the strike zone. The San Diego Padres had seen the young left-hander once before and weren't going to be lured into his effectively wild approach. It still didn't matter. Corbin... Read More
Three Oklahoma men die in wrecks on state roads
May 26, 2013
Lawerence Dillard, 33, of Norman, was driving an electric golf cart Saturday evening near Lake Eufaula that was struck by a pickup, and Coby Wayne Schneider, 28, of Nash, and Casey D. Schneider, 25, of Enid, died Sunday morning in a head-on crash in Grant County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Read More
BC-BBA--Rangers-Mariners,Extra Inning,Advisory, BBA
May 26, 2013
EDITORS: The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners are tied 3-3 after 12 innings. Read More
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