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Suspect pleads guilty in Redskins star's slaying
(AP)
AP - One of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary.
Kobe scores 26, Lakers beat Jazz to take 3-2 lead
(AP)
AP - So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Celtics beat Cavs 96-89 to take 3-2 lead in series
(AP)
AP - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance.
No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately
(AP)
AP - The determination that helped Justine Henin beat bigger, stronger opponents time and again was fading.
Stars avoid sweep, send West finals back to Detroit
(AP)
AP - Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. Loui Ericksson's goal about 12 minutes after Detroit's was waved off, then third-period goals from Mike Modano and Brenden Morrow sent the Stars past the Red Wings 3-1 on Wednesday night, preventing the Western Conference finals from ending in a sweep.
Sen. Specter wants independent investigation into Spygate
(AP)
AP - Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if an "incensed" senator from Pennsylvania has anything to do with it.
Spurs' repeat hopes in danger
(AP)
AP - Just as Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs appeared to be hitting their stride and gaining momentum for a berth in the Western Conference finals, they are down again, their march toward consecutive NBA titles very much in doubt.
Brewers sign slugger Braun to $45 million contract
(AP)
AP - The Milwaukee Brewers signed Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun to an eight-year, $45 million contract.
Tommy Burns loses cancer fight
(AFP)
AFP - Former Celtic midfielder and manager Tommy Burns has died aged 51, the Scottish club confirmed Thursday. He had been suffering from skin cancer.
Penguins defense carrying club through playoffs
(AP)
AP - A little more than two years ago, coach Michel Therrien — 11 games into his tenure behind the Pittsburgh Penguins bench — ripped his club for its evident indifference to defense.
NCAA president has 'new information' on USC's Mayo
(AP)
AP - Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.
Williams breezes into Rome quarters
(AFP)
AFP - Former world number one Serena Williams upset Italian hearts as she moved into the WTA Rome International quarter-finals at the expense of home favourite Sara Errani.
Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour
(AP)
AP - Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure.
