Mike Krzyzewski Might Coach Team USA Again After All Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- After declaring that he was walking away from being the head coach of the United States Olympic men's basketball team, Coach K is in discussions to return to the team, according to SI.com.After the 2012 Olympics in London, Krzyzewski said that he had no plans on returning to the team, and was ready to walk away from international competition. But lately, he's been in deep talks with USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo."I think it's very close to being
Braves' Reliever Eric O'Flaherty Facing Elbow Surgery Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- As if the Atlanta Braves didn't have enough injured relievers on the DL, they'll have to make room for another as Eric O'Flaherty has been shutdown with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.With O'Flaherty likely facing season ending surgery, the Braves bullpen is suddenly in shambles. Lefty Johnny Venters recently underwent his second Tommy John Surgery of his career, and righty Jordan Walden is currently on the disabled list with right shou
Cardinals Place Pitcher Jaime Garcia On the DL Bob Levey/Getty Images(ST. LOUIS) -- The St. Louis Cardinals pitching depth will be tested even further as the team has announced they've placed starting pitcher Jaime Garcia on the disabled list.Garcia will be shut down because of a left shoulder strain. The team had hoped he could pitch through the injury without having to miss anytime, but it was took much for Garcia to take.Garcia also dealt with shoulder issues last season, and those issues seem like they could be returning. He will visit D
Pacers Bounce Knicks, Advance To East Finals Andy Lyons/Getty Images(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and grabbed 10 boards to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-99 win over the New York Knicks Saturday.
The win sends the Pacers to their first Eastern Conference final since 2004.
"I just didn't want to go back to New York and play Game 7," Stephenson said. "Just get it done with now and I'd do whatever it takes to do that today. It showed tonight."
George Hill returned to the Pacers' lineup just two days after being
David Beckham Notches Assist In Final Career Game Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images(PARIS) -- Just like that, it all came to an end for David Beckham.
In his final career game, Beckham notched an assist, leading Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 win over Brest.
"To finish my career here is special. Paris is the most beautiful place in the world. I'm sad to go. I feel a lot of satisfaction and emotion. Tonight is the end of my career, for sure," he said. "I've done my time at all the clubs where I've been, be it Manchester United, Real Madrid an
Oxbow Wins The 138th Preakness Stakes Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) -- Oxbow won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday evening.
"I get paid to spoil dreams," said D. Wayne Lukas, the 77-year-old Hall of Fame trainer for Oxbow, who gave Lukas his sixth Preakness victory and a record 14th Triple Crown win.
Oxbow's odds to win the race were 15-1, and he paid $32.80 to win.
Ridden by veteran jockey Gary Stevens, Oxbow finished unofficially in 1:57.54.
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Brett Anderson Hurt Again Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- The Oakland Athletics announced starting pitcher Brett Anderson has a stress fracture in his right foot and will be reavaluted in four weeks when his walking boot is taken off.
Anderson, who has been on the disabled list since May 1 with a sprained right ankle, made a rehab start last Sunday and felt fine afterwards. Then on Monday, Anderson was running the outfield when he felt pain in his foot. Anderson had CT and bone scans which r
Matt Garza Will Start Tuesday Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(CHICAGO) -- Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced Saturday that pitcher Matt Garza will make his first major league start in 10 months Tuesday, when the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Garza missed the final two months of last season with a right elbow strain and has been out this season with a strained left latissimus muscle.
Garza pitched six-innings of shutout ball for Triple-A Iowa Thursday, striking out six.
Sveum says Garza will likely be held
Scoreboard Roundup - 5/18/13 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- NHL Playoffs - Western Conference Semi-Finals:
Detroit Red Wings 4 - Chicago Blackhawks 1 (Series tied 1-1)
138th Running of the Preakness Stakes: Oxbow wins.
MLB: Cincinnati Reds 10 (26-17) - Philadelphia Phillies 0 (20-23)
Chicago Cubs 8 (18-24) - New York Mets 2 (16-24)
Tampa Bay Rays 10 (22-20) - Baltimore Orioles 6 (23-19)
New York Yankees 7 (27-16) - Toronto Blue Jays 2 (17-26)
Cleveland Indians 5 (24-17) - Seattle Mariners 4 (20-23)
Los Angeles Ang
Red Wings Trounce Blackhawks 4-1 To Even Series Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images(CHICAGO) -- Brendan Smith scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings blitzed the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie their Western Conference semifinal series.
Detroit was on the right side of the scoreboard Saturday, responding from a 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks in Game 1 of the series.
"We've got a real good club now," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said. "And we haven't been good all year. We've just gotten better."
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- After declaring that he was walking away from being the head coach of the United States Olympic men's basketball team, Coach K is in discussions to return to the team, according to SI.com.After the 2012 Olympics in London, Krzyzewski said that he had no plans on returning to the team, and was ready to walk away from international competition. But lately, he's been in deep talks with USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo."I think it's very close to being
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- As if the Atlanta Braves didn't have enough injured relievers on the DL, they'll have to make room for another as Eric O'Flaherty has been shutdown with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.With O'Flaherty likely facing season ending surgery, the Braves bullpen is suddenly in shambles. Lefty Johnny Venters recently underwent his second Tommy John Surgery of his career, and righty Jordan Walden is currently on the disabled list with right shou
Bob Levey/Getty Images(ST. LOUIS) -- The St. Louis Cardinals pitching depth will be tested even further as the team has announced they've placed starting pitcher Jaime Garcia on the disabled list.Garcia will be shut down because of a left shoulder strain. The team had hoped he could pitch through the injury without having to miss anytime, but it was took much for Garcia to take.Garcia also dealt with shoulder issues last season, and those issues seem like they could be returning. He will visit D
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and grabbed 10 boards to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-99 win over the New York Knicks Saturday.
The win sends the Pacers to their first Eastern Conference final since 2004.
"I just didn't want to go back to New York and play Game 7," Stephenson said. "Just get it done with now and I'd do whatever it takes to do that today. It showed tonight."
George Hill returned to the Pacers' lineup just two days after being
Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images(PARIS) -- Just like that, it all came to an end for David Beckham.
In his final career game, Beckham notched an assist, leading Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 win over Brest.
"To finish my career here is special. Paris is the most beautiful place in the world. I'm sad to go. I feel a lot of satisfaction and emotion. Tonight is the end of my career, for sure," he said. "I've done my time at all the clubs where I've been, be it Manchester United, Real Madrid an
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) -- Oxbow won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday evening.
"I get paid to spoil dreams," said D. Wayne Lukas, the 77-year-old Hall of Fame trainer for Oxbow, who gave Lukas his sixth Preakness victory and a record 14th Triple Crown win.
Oxbow's odds to win the race were 15-1, and he paid $32.80 to win.
Ridden by veteran jockey Gary Stevens, Oxbow finished unofficially in 1:57.54.
Itsmyluckyday came i
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- The Oakland Athletics announced starting pitcher Brett Anderson has a stress fracture in his right foot and will be reavaluted in four weeks when his walking boot is taken off.
Anderson, who has been on the disabled list since May 1 with a sprained right ankle, made a rehab start last Sunday and felt fine afterwards. Then on Monday, Anderson was running the outfield when he felt pain in his foot. Anderson had CT and bone scans which r
Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(CHICAGO) -- Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced Saturday that pitcher Matt Garza will make his first major league start in 10 months Tuesday, when the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Garza missed the final two months of last season with a right elbow strain and has been out this season with a strained left latissimus muscle.
Garza pitched six-innings of shutout ball for Triple-A Iowa Thursday, striking out six.
Sveum says Garza will likely be held
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- NHL Playoffs - Western Conference Semi-Finals:
Detroit Red Wings 4 - Chicago Blackhawks 1 (Series tied 1-1)
138th Running of the Preakness Stakes: Oxbow wins.
MLB: Cincinnati Reds 10 (26-17) - Philadelphia Phillies 0 (20-23)
Chicago Cubs 8 (18-24) - New York Mets 2 (16-24)
Tampa Bay Rays 10 (22-20) - Baltimore Orioles 6 (23-19)
New York Yankees 7 (27-16) - Toronto Blue Jays 2 (17-26)
Cleveland Indians 5 (24-17) - Seattle Mariners 4 (20-23)
Los Angeles Ang
Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images(CHICAGO) -- Brendan Smith scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings blitzed the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie their Western Conference semifinal series.
Detroit was on the right side of the scoreboard Saturday, responding from a 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks in Game 1 of the series.
"We've got a real good club now," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said. "And we haven't been good all year. We've just gotten better."
