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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 Felix takes loss, as Indians blank Mariners 6-0

By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer Published: May 19, 2013 at 1:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:31 AM PDT

Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer in the second inning off Hernandez (5-3), who failed to go at least six innings for the first time this season

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 Mariners waste ninth inning rally in 5-4 loss to Indians

By Associated Press Published: May 18, 2013 at 1:35 PM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM PDT

Seattle tied the score at 4-all with two-out, solo homers by Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak off Indians closer Chris Perez in the top of the ninth but Cleveland answered

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 Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games for PEDs

By TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 4:33 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM PDT

Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

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 Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM PDT

The teams unveiled the preliminary license plate designs after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Friday to make them available.

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.