Doan scores a pair of goals as Coyotes shut out the Kings, avoid being swept

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:55:00 EST

Shane Doan scored two goals, Mike Smith made 36 saves in his third playoff shutout, and the Phoenix Coyotes emphatically avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday.

Report: Bengals LB Dontay Moch suspended four games for banned substance

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:12:40 EST

Bengals linebacker Dontay Moch, a third-round pick in 2011, has reportedly been suspended four games for using a banned substance.

Strasburg hits first homer, beats Orioles, Chen

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:16:00 EST

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg hit his first major league homer Sunday, connecting in the fourth inning against Baltimore left-hander Wei-Yin Chen.

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Sun, 20 May 2012 18:16:00 EST

Juwan Howard and Lance Stephenson in Game 4 pregame verbal altercation

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:22:12 EST

Lance Stephenson and veteran Juwan Howard exchanged words on the court, standing face to face. Stephenson was shooting with his teammates on the Indiana end of the floor when Howard walked past on the way to Miami's locker room.

Scherzer strikes out 15 as Tigers rally past Pirates

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:15:00 EST

Max Scherzer struck out 15 -- the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years -- and the Tigers rallied for him with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.

John Tortorella actually talks, takes umbrage with Devils picks, embellishing

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:52:13 EST

Rangers coach John Tortorella hasn't said much all postseason. He did on Sunday before Game 4 and it stirred the pot, complaining about the Devils setting picks and embellishing calls.

Rangers' Brandon Prust suspended for Game 4 after elbow to Anton Volchenkov

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:22:30 EST

Rangers forward Brandon Prust will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final on Monday as he has been suspended for one game by NHL's head disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan and his office on Sunday evening. The NHL made the announcement on its network.

I'll Have Another to Belmont for Triple Crown shot

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:48:00 EST

I'll Have Another came out of the Preakness in 'super' shape, and trainer Doug O'Neill says it's on to New York for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes.

GM: Phillies treatment didn't exascerbate Howard injury

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:49:00 EST

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.

Sandbagging in NASCAR All-Star race leaves fans questioning format

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:44:00 EST

It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.

Dufner wins Byron Nelson with 25-foot birdie putt on 18

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:08:00 EST

Jason Dufner made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Byron Nelson Championship, his second win in four weeks.

Munoz into women's match play final after Pressel slow play penalty

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:30:00 EST

Azahara Munoz of Spain and veteran Candie Kung have advanced to the title match in the Sybase Match Play Championship Sunday.

Carpenter, Saturday crashers qualify for Indianapolis 500

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:03:00 EST

Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race.

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Sun, 20 May 2012 17:03:00 EST

Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian title

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:23:00 EST

Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Li Na in a match interrupted twice by rain.

Djokovic-Nadal final matchup postponed till Monday

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:29:00 EST

Novak Djokovic will have to wait until Monday to defend his Italian Open title against Rafael Nadal after the men's final was postponed for a day because of heavy rain.