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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 file photo, Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Francisco. Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. Rogers tells The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy

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Takuma Sato, of Japan, removes his helmet following the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Williams sisters entered in doubles at French Open AP - 1 hr 50 mins ago
PARIS (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up at the French Open for the first time in three years. More »Williams sisters entered in doubles at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up at the French Open for the first time in three years.
Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy AP - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports. More »Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.
Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago
BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line. More »Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon
BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.
Kuchar finishes Colonial 2nd round still up 1 AP - 2 hrs 37 mins ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar got up early Saturday morning, made three quick pars to keep his second-round lead at Colonial and then went back to the hotel for a short break. More »Kuchar finishes Colonial 2nd round still up 1
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar got up early Saturday morning, made three quick pars to keep his second-round lead at Colonial and then went back to the hotel for a short break.
East title series shifts to Indy, knotted at 1-1 AP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago
MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh stood up in a relatively quiet Miami Heat locker room and offered a concise, blunt and accurate assessment of where things stand so far in the Eastern Conference finals. More »East title series shifts to Indy, knotted at 1-1
MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh stood up in a relatively quiet Miami Heat locker room and offered a concise, blunt and accurate assessment of where things stand so far in the Eastern Conference finals.
Indy 500 could be better than 2012's epic race AP - 3 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and … More »Indy 500 could be better than 2012's epic race
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win.
Nico Rosberg takes pole position for Monaco GP AP - 4 hrs ago
MONACO (AP) — Nico Rosberg set the fastest qualifying time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday to secure his third consecutive pole position and a fourth straight for Mercedes. More »Nico Rosberg takes pole position for Monaco GP
MONACO (AP) — Nico Rosberg set the fastest qualifying time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday to secure his third consecutive pole position and a fourth straight for Mercedes.
10 things to know for the Champions League final AP - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — It's time for the biggest game in club soccer — brought to you by Germany. More »10 things to know for the Champions League final
LONDON (AP) — It's time for the biggest game in club soccer — brought to you by Germany.
Djokovic and cold weather threaten Nadal's Paris bid Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Old foe Novak Djokovic and damp weather conditions are the most likely obstacles to claycourt machine Rafael Nadal's bid for a record-extending eighth French Open title … More »Djokovic and cold weather threaten Nadal's Paris bid
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Old foe Novak Djokovic and damp weather conditions are the most likely obstacles to claycourt machine Rafael Nadal's bid for a record-extending eighth French Open title over the next two weeks. Nadal, who last year beat Bjorn Borg's record of six Roland Garros crowns, has lost only one …
Rosberg fastest again in crash-marred 3rd practice AP - 6 hrs ago
MONACO (AP) — German driver Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time in the crash-marred third practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday. More »Rosberg fastest again in crash-marred 3rd practice
MONACO (AP) — German driver Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time in the crash-marred third practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday.
Senegal drop Ba for World Cup qualifiers Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Senegal have dropped Chelsea striker Demba Ba for next month's World Cup qualifiers, with coach Alain Giresse calling the decision "purely a sporting one" as he made four changes from the squad … More »Senegal drop Ba for World Cup qualifiers
(Reuters) - Senegal have dropped Chelsea striker Demba Ba for next month's World Cup qualifiers, with coach Alain Giresse calling the decision "purely a sporting one" as he made four changes from the squad that drew 1-1 with Angola two months ago. "I've decided to go without him for these two games," Giresse told reporters …
Bayern meet Dortmund in all-German Champions League final Reuters - 9 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Germans will descend on London's Wembley Stadium later on Saturday (1845 GMT) when four-times winners Bayern Munich take on domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund in … More »Bayern meet Dortmund in all-German Champions League final
LONDON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Germans will descend on London's Wembley Stadium later on Saturday (1845 GMT) when four-times winners Bayern Munich take on domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. The world's most prestigious club soccer match pits unassuming 68-year-old Bayern coach Jupp …
Kuchar leads Colonial without finishing 2nd round AP - 10 hrs ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar got off to a tremendous start in his second round at the Colonial. There was the eagle putt that stopped just short on his first hole and the approach at No. 2 that … More »Kuchar leads Colonial without finishing 2nd round
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar got off to a tremendous start in his second round at the Colonial. There was the eagle putt that stopped just short on his first hole and the approach at No. 2 that actually went in before ricocheting out of the cup.
Penguins oust Sens in five, reach Eastern finals AP - 10 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals. More »Penguins oust Sens in five, reach Eastern finals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pacers steal Game 2 away from Heat in Miami, 97-93 AP - 10 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — David West was more than a little disappointed when the Indiana Pacers failed to make a defensive play at the end to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. More »Pacers steal Game 2 away from Heat in Miami, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) — David West was more than a little disappointed when the Indiana Pacers failed to make a defensive play at the end to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Sanchez misses no-hitter as Tigers maul Twins Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Detroit's Anibal Sanchez was denied a no-hitter but still struck out 12 batters in a pitching gem as the Tigers sent the Minnesota Twins crashing to their 10th straight defeat with a 6-0 victory … More »Sanchez misses no-hitter as Tigers maul Twins
(Reuters) - Detroit's Anibal Sanchez was denied a no-hitter but still struck out 12 batters in a pitching gem as the Tigers sent the Minnesota Twins crashing to their 10th straight defeat with a 6-0 victory on Friday. Sanchez was heading towards a second career no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning before Joe Mauer …
Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. LeBron … More »Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. LeBron James scored 36 points for Miami but gave up two crucial turnovers down the stretch that cost the Heat, while Roy Hibbert …
Late turnovers doom Heat in Game 2 loss, 97-93 AP - 13 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands. More »Late turnovers doom Heat in Game 2 loss, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93 AP - 13 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air. More »Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.
Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals AP - 14 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins expected desperation. More »Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins expected desperation.
Granderson hurt as Yankees beat Rays 9-4 AP - 14 hrs ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Another injury marred a New York Yankees' victory. More »Granderson hurt as Yankees beat Rays 9-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Another injury marred a New York Yankees' victory.
Sanchez loses no-hit bid in 9th, Tigers beat Twins AP - 14 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Add another near miss in this 2013 baseball season — this time it was Detroit's Anibal Sanchez falling just short of a no-hitter. More »Sanchez loses no-hit bid in 9th, Tigers beat Twins
DETROIT (AP) — Add another near miss in this 2013 baseball season — this time it was Detroit's Anibal Sanchez falling just short of a no-hitter.
No shave for Johnson after Nats top Phillies 5-2 AP - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals didn't have a close shave, and neither did Davey Johnson. More »No shave for Johnson after Nats top Phillies 5-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals didn't have a close shave, and neither did Davey Johnson.
Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, USA Today reported on Friday. The newspaper's … More »Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report
(Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, USA Today reported on Friday. The newspaper's website said Rogers had agreed terms with the Galaxy and the team later announced a press conference for Saturday …
Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA AP - 15 hrs ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime Kentucky pals Russ Cochran and Kenny Perry have shared a massive gallery the first two rounds of the Senior PGA Championship. Now, they also share the lead. More »Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime Kentucky pals Russ Cochran and Kenny Perry have shared a massive gallery the first two rounds of the Senior PGA Championship. Now, they also share the lead.