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Sports Toronto's Happ released from hospital after being struck in head

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer Published: May 8, 2013 at 12:15 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 12:15 PM PDT

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was released Wednesday from a Florida hospital, just a day after he was hit on the head by a line drive, and hopes for a quick return to the mound.

Sports Halladay to have shoulder surgery, eyes '13 return

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Published: May 8, 2013 at 12:02 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 12:02 PM PDT

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay will have arthroscopic surgery to repair a bone spur in his right shoulder.

Sports Homicide by assault charge for teen in ref death

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 12:21 PM PDT

A Utah teen accused of punching a soccer referee who later died was charged Wednesday with homicide by assault, a count issued when an attack unintentionally causes death.

Sports Wrestling seeks to add 2 women's weight classes in bid to remain at Olympics

By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer Published: May 8, 2013 at 12:12 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 12:12 PM PDT

Wrestling's international governing body is poised to add two weight classes for women in its push to remain in the Olympics, The Associated Press has learned.

Sports Dodgers' Kemp makes cancer-stricken fan's day

By JOE RESNICK Associated Press Published: May 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM PDT

Matt Kemp became an Internet sensation after an impromptu gesture he made toward a cancer-stricken Dodgers fan attending a game at San Francisco's AT&T Park.

Sports Jaguars sign former Seahawks CB Trufant

By Associated Press Published: May 7, 2013 at 12:22 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to revamp their secondary, signing free agent cornerback Marcus Trufant and reuniting him with coach Gus Bradley.

Sports NCAA hoops semifinal games moving to cable in 2014

By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer Published: May 7, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM PDT

The Final Four's first two games are moving to cable next year.

Sports Ref's death a consequence of lack of sportsmanship

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Published: May 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 12:20 PM PDT

The football teams were still on the field, exchanging the traditional postgame handshakes, when Pete McCabe walked by. The veteran referee heard another official call his name and turned, only to be smashed in the face with a helmet by one of the players.

Sports Getting in shape for the golf / wine season (Video)

By Alan Sillence Published: May 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM PDT

Working out to have fun on the course!

Sports A-Rod on field for 1st time since hip surgery

By Associated Press Published: May 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT

Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the first time since surgery on his left hip almost four months ago.

Sports Saunders roughed up on road again as Mariners lose

By IAN HARRISON, Associated Press Published: May 5, 2013 at 2:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM PDT

Blue Jays beat Seattle in Toronto Sunday, 10-2 to avoid sweep

Sports No Celtics or Lakers in 2nd round of playoffs since 2007

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: May 6, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT

The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics' season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short.

Sports Super Bowl could skip Miami for years after stadium decision

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer Published: May 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

Last week the Dolphins were denied public money for a stadium upgrade by the state Legislature, which removes South Florida from serious contention for the 50th Super Bowl and perhaps subsequent NFL and college title games as well.

Sports Floyd Mayweather dominates Guerrero, looks ahead

By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer Published: May 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT Last Updated: May 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT

On the canvas where he does his best work, Mayweather painted a boxing masterpiece only he could produce.

Sports Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Published: May 4, 2013 at 4:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 4, 2013 at 10:47 PM PDT

Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, coming from far back in the pack and giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.