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Sports State Basketball Championship Brackets

By Tyler Slauson Published: Feb 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2013 at 3:58 PM PDT

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Sports Jordan changing Charlotte Bobcats back to Hornets

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.

Sports Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT

Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners.

Sports Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:23 AM PDT

It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.

Sports Russian oligarchs footing most of Sochi Olympics bill

By NATALIYA VASILYEVA Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM PDT

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

Sports Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT Last Updated: May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT

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.

Sports Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM PDT

Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history.

Sports Kipnis' 10th-inning homer gives Indians 6-3 win (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:32 PM PDT

Jason Kipnis' three-run homer in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

Sports Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM PDT

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sports Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

By DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM PDT

Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.

Sports Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM PDT

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Sports Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT

The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup said Friday his boat will compete in this summer's races after all, but he suggested a new precaution.

Sports Yakima Valley is home to karate world champion (Video)

By KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 17, 2013 at 2:49 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 2:53 PM PDT

A world champion is back home in the valley. Meet 13-year-old Anjelica Rivera.

Sports Davis baseball coach retires after 29 years (Video)

By Alan Sillence & KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM PDT

Thank you Pete Orgill for everything you have done to make Youth Sports better in our community. Coach Pete is retiring from the diamond after 29 marvelous years.

Sports David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season (Photo Gallery)

By ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 7:27 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 9:53 AM PDT

David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.