Teams take calculated risks in the NFL draft
Written by JOHN MARSHALL,AP Sports Writer
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals made relatively safe choices in the first two rounds of this year's draft and decided to gamble a bit with their third pick.
Pettibone stays unbeaten, Phils top Indians
Written by ROB MAADDI,AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Scott Kazmir had opposing hitters going back to the dugout talking about his fastball. He didn't throw it quite enough.
Nolasco, Marlins lose to Reds 6-2
Written by STEVEN WINE,AP Sports Writer
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' offense is so bad it's hurting the team's pitching.
Derby winner Orb faces a friend in the Preakness
Written by MIKE FARRELL,Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Illinois Derby champion Departing played together as foals in the lush pastures of Claiborne Farm in central Kentucky.
4 of NHL's Original 6 among 8 still in playoffs
Written by LARRY LAGE,AP Sports Writer
The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round.
Lutz's 1st career HR lifts Reds over Brewers 5-1
Written by MARK SCHMETZER,Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — Don Lutz's mother didn't like the sound of his voice when he called her at home in Germany an hour before he started in left field for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Masterson gives Indians split with Yankees
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — With a surprisingly large, boisterous crowd on hand and the dreaded New York Yankees in for an old-school doubleheader, the Indians scored just one run in 18 innings.
Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO (AP) — The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.