VIDEO: MLB Honors Jackie Robinson With Ballpark Tributes

The number 42 on full display for 65th anniversary of the day color barrier was broken

2012-04-16

Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- LaTroy Hawkins has heard the stories from his 87-year-old grandfather, about his days of picking cotton in Mississippi, about the times when there were no black players in big league baseball. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Marlins Suspend Manager Ozzie Guillen for Five Games

Comments about Fidel Castro to Time magazine caused uproar in Miami

2012-04-10

Steven Wine AP Sports Writer

MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro, and he again apologized and said he'll do whatever he can to repair relations with Cuban-Americans angered by the remarks. Read the complete article

Watson Works Wonders and Dons the Green Jacket

Sweeping hook off pine needles on second playoff hole lifts American to his first major

2012-04-09

Eddie Pells AP National Writer

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Sometimes, winning a golf tournament or putting on a green jacket can change a guy's life. Read the complete article

Perfect! Baylor Beats Notre Dame 80-61 For Title

Brittney Griner pushes team to undefeated season with 26 points, 13 rebounds

2012-04-04

Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer

DENVER (AP) -- Brittney Griner's place in women's basketball history is secure. Blocking layups, snagging rebounds, hitting shots over two and three helpless defenders, she towered over the competition all season long to earn player of the year and outstanding player of the NCAA tournament honors. Read the complete article

Won and Done: Kentucky Beats Kansas for NCAA Title

John Calipari’s crew of freshmen and sophomores runs by Jayhawks, 67-59

2012-04-03

Eddie Pells AP National Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Before his confetti-flecked suit gets back from the cleaners, John Calipari will be on the road. Read the complete article

Terrence Jones Sees Kentucky Coach Calipari as a Father Figure

Jefferson High school grad takes extra heat, teammates say

2012-04-02

By COLIN FLY

Portland's homeboy Terrence Jones has a strong bond with Kentucky Coach Calipari, even though teammates say he takes extra heat Read the complete article

VIDEO: Kansas, Kentucky to Battle in Power NCAA Final

2012-04-02

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

Kentucky will play Kansas in the NCAA final in New Orleans Read the complete article

VIDEO: Jeremy Lin Out for Rest of Season with Knee Injury

With the regular season ending April 26, the biggest story in basketball this season is done unless the Knicks make a deep postseason run

2012-04-01

Brian Mahoney AP Basketball Writer

Jeremy Lin will miss the rest of the regular season because he needs knee surgery that will sideline him six weeks and could leave the Knicks without their star point guard in the playoffs - if they make it that far. Read the complete article

Ichiro Suzuki a Hit in Japan as Mariners Beat A's

Seattle outfielder has four singles in MLB’s overseas season opener

2012-03-28

Jim Armstrong AP Sports Writer

TOKYO (AP) -- Ichiro Suzuki gave his fans in Japan a performance to cheer about. Read the complete article

Tiger Gets Back to What He Does Best

Woods’ 923-day winless streak is over thanks to 5-shot victory at Bay Hill

2012-03-26

Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods hit so many great shots that he couldn't single one out as the best. Winning was as sweet as ever, even after a PGA Tour drought that stretched over 923 days and 27 tournaments. Read the complete article