Sand Gnats outslug GreenJackets

A back-and-forth offensive battle was busted open by a five-run seventh inning for the Savannah Sand Gnats, leading to a series win Sunday.
By David Lee

Braves rally to sweep Dodgers

Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory.
By George Henry

Rangos breaks through with Regions win

AIKEN - Billy Rangos, 55, had played in more than 40 senior division Regions Bank Amateur Series events before breaking through for his first victory Sunday at Houndslake Country Club.
By David Westin

Johnson brushes off controversy

Jimmie Johnson shrugged off those who claim his win in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race was aided by an error.
By Jenna Fryer

Bae secures first PGA Tour victory

IRVING, Texas - Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.
By Stephen Hawkins

Ferguson's storied career ends with draw

WEST BROMWICH, England -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson ended his legendary career with a thrilling 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
By Rob Harris

Heat-Pacers series could get testy

The Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Pacers won't begin until Wednesday night, but there's already signs that the animosity present throughout last season's Miami-Indiana second-round series will likely return this time around.
By Tim Reynolds

Young Americans easily secure Indy 500 spots

INDIANAPOLIS - Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.
By Michael Marot

Bruins take 2-0 series lead

BOSTON - Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored in the final period after Johnny Boychuk broke a tie in the second, and Boston beat New York 5-2 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
By Howard Ulman

Augusta no longer majoring in minor sports

Augusta has seen an exodus of its minor league franchises since former Augusta Mayor Bob Young famously said in 1999 the city "majors in minor sports."
By Chris Gay and David Lee

Is outdated arena worth the trouble?

Considering the hefty cost of fixing James Brown Arena's ice system, the city needs to begin serious talks of building a new sports venue.
By Scott Michaux
Scott Michaux

Nadal, Serena prevail in Italian Open

ROME - After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.
By Andrew Dampf

Orb, Oxbox could meet again at Belmont

After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday's Preakness to extend racing's Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch between the two classic-winning colts.
By Richard Rosenblatt

McDowell tops Jaidee in match-play final

KAVARNA, Bulgaria - Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday, beating Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final at Thracian Cliffs.

Spurs pummel Grizzlies in Game 1

SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs struck first by beating Memphis 105-83 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
By Jeff Latze

Senators rally for double-overtime win

OTTAWA - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

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