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Game 1 of the Conference Finals Goes to the Griffins

Randy Cleves — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:02:23 UT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – On the strength of Petr Mrazek’s 27 saves, the Grand Rapids Griffins claimed Game 1 of a conference final for the first time ever on Friday, earning a 2-1 win over the Oklahoma City Barons at Van Andel Arena.

Red Stars Drop 2-1 Match to WNY in Rochester

Alyse LaHue — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:34 UT

Rochester, N.Y. – On an unseasonably chilly night in Rochester, it was the visiting Red Stars that struck first when Jessica McDonald led Lori Chalupny on a through-ball that the Captain was able to slot low into the net in the 52nd minute

Joliet wins first ever over the Florence Freedom

Aaron Morse — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:56:27 UT

(Joliet, IL) – Joliet Manager Mike Breyman said starter Chuck Lofgren (2-0) will not overpower you.

Cowboys Lose To Kansas

Oklahoma State Athletics — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:51:58 UT

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State was eliminated from title contention at the Big 12 Baseball Championship Friday night as Kansas handed the 12th-ranked Cowboys a 5-3 loss at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

NCAA Softball: Arizona State 5 vs. San Jose State 2

David R. Alleyne — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:40 UT

PGA: HP Byron Nelson Championship - Final Round

Trey Coursey — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:38:28 UT

Sun Set For Season Opener Against A Famiiar Foe

Terese Karmel — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:32:16 UT

In the weeks leading up to today’s home opener for the Connecticut Sun, new head coach Ann Donovan has been impressed with her team’s transition offense, knack for sharing the ball and tempo.

Mickow Qualifies for NCAA Championships

Illinois Athletics — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:10:15 UT

Senior Hunter Mickow highlighted day one of the 2013 NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championships as he qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 10,000m. Mickow is the first Illini to compete in the 10K since Trent Hoer qualified in 2007.

UCF Suffers 5-1 Defeat To Top-Seeded Rice In C-USA Championship

UCF Athletics — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:37 UT

Looking for its fifth win in seven tries against No. 19 Rice at Reckling Park, the UCF baseball team was unable to extend that mark as it fell to the Owls, 5-1, in the Conference USA Championship Thursday evening.

Duke Women’s Golf Moves into Second at NCAA Championship

Duke Athletics — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:31 UT

With 18 holes remaining at the 2013 NCAA Championship, the top-seeded and third-ranked Duke women’s golf team is in second place, after carding an one-under-par, 287, on Thursday at the 6,372-yard, par 72 University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga.

Sixteen Doubles Teams Remain after First Round of NCAA Championship

the NCAA — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:46:09 UT

URBANA, Ill. – After the opening round of the 2013 NCAA Women’s Doubles Championship Thursday, 16 duos remain in pursuit for this year’s crown. Six of the top eight seeds advanced, including the top four duos.

Spot in NCAA 1500-meter finals eludes Pierson

SPU Athletics — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:30 UT

PUEBLO, Colo. – Seth Pierson thought the race was setting up perfectly – and for 1,200 meters, it was.

Dawson vs. Stevenson card announced for June 8 in Montreal

Bob Trieger — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:30 UT

The interesting battle preceding the much-anticipated showdown on Saturday night, June 8, between the most dangerous super middleweight, Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (20-1-0, 17 KOs), and World Boxing Council (WBC),The Ring Magazine and linear light heavyweight champion, "Bad" Chad Dawson (31-2-0, 17 KOs), features a pair of international stars adding spectacular excitement for boxing fans in attendance as well as those watching on HBO's "Boxing After Dark," live from the historic Bell Centre in Montreal.

Argenis Mendez in England for training camp to Prepare for 1st IBF super featherweight title defense

Bob Trieger — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:00 UT

International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight champion Argenis "The Thunderstorm" Mendez (21-2-, 10 KOs) has arrived in England and joined his trainer, Lee Beard, to prepare for his first title defense.

GOLOVKIN-MACKLIN HBO TELEVISED UNDERCARD BOUTS ANNOUNCED

Bob Trieger — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:34:16 UT

Ever since it was first announced, boxing insiders and fans alike have been buzzing about the much-anticipated upcoming middleweight championship showdown between defending WBA/IBO champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (26-0, 23KO's) and Ireland's top-rated former world title challengerMatthew "Mack The Knife" Macklin (29-4, 20KO's). Lou DiBella, president of DiBella Entertainment, promoter of Macklin, has made references to the fight as "Gatti/Ward-like" and even hall-of-fame promoter-arguably the greatest promoter in boxing history-Bob Arum was quoted as saying that it is a fight that he would pay to see.

WNBA Season on ESPN Begins with Memorial Day Doubleheader

ESPN — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:17:22 UT

ESPN2 will showcase the new WNBA season-opening Memorial Day doubleheader on Monday, May 27, featuring the top four teams from the 2013 WNBA Draft when the Washington Mystics meet the Tulsa Shock at 3 p.m., followed by Chicago Sky at the Phoenix Mercury at 5 p.m.

Southern Miss Outlasts Tulane, 10-7, at C-USA Championship

Southern Mississippi Athletics — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:14:31 UT

Bradley Roney’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh broke a seven-all tie and helped second-seed Southern Miss to a 10-7 win over seventh-seed Tulane in game two of the Conference USA Championship Wednesday afternoon at Reckling Park.

Cowgirls Remain In 22nd At NCAA Championship

Oklahoma State Athletics — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:40 UT

ATHENS, Ga. — Oklahoma State’s women’s golf team tallied a 300 during its second round at the NCAA Championship on Wednesday to hold its spot on the leaderboard, standing in 22nd place at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

Sounds Drop Third Straight In Tacoma, Fall 5-4

Doug Scopel — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:56 UT

TACOMA, Wash. – A late rally came up just short for the Nashville Sounds on Wednesday evening at Cheney Stadium as they dropped their third straight game to the Tacoma Rainiers, losing by a 5-4 margin.

Hiltzik Delights Home Crowd with First Round Win

Illinois Athletics — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:59:45 UT

The Fighting Illini debuted in front of the home crowd tonight for the first time in the NCAA Championships in the form of Jared Hiltzik, who began his run in the 64-man singles tournament. No. 32 Hiltzik downed No. 22 Adrien Puget from UCLA in a three-set thriller, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4.

NCAA Tournament Softball: Georgia 9 vs.San Diego State 3

David R. Alleyne — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:55:49 UT

7th Annual Jim Mora Celebrity Golf Classic, Day 2

Eric Wade — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:51:17 UT

NFL: 2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere

Eric Wade — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:47:45 UT

7th Annual Jim Mora Celebrity Golf Classic, Day 1

Eric Wade — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:44:00 UT

CIF Football: Los Angeles Inner-City Classic All-Star Football Game

Eric Wade — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:34 UT

WNBA: 2013 Los Angeles Sparks Media Day

Eric Wade — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:12 UT

Results of 2013 NBA Draft Lottery

the NBA — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:29 UT

Following are the results from the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery conducted this evening at the Disney/ABC Times Square Studio. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who had a 15.6 percent chance of obtaining the first selection, will have the first overall pick in the NBA Draft 2013 presented by State Farm, which will be held in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

UW Women's golf opens with a 301 at NCAA Championships to tie for 20th

Wisconsin Athletics — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:02 UT

Wisconsin shot a 13-over par 301 and is in a two-way tie for 20th after the first round of the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship in Athens, Ga. Three strokes separate 10 teams which are between 12th and 20th place. The 72-hole, 24-team tournament continues with 18 holes daily through May 24.

No. 12 Stanford Crowned National Champion after 4-3 Battle

Illinois Athletics — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:53 UT

The Stanford Cardinal won the NCAA women’s tennis championship on Tuesday night with a 4-3 win over Texas A&M at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex. Stanford won its 17th national title in women’s tennis and seventh under head coach Lele Forood.

Round Rock Shuts Out Reno, 6-0

Jill Cacic — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:44:21 UT

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Behind seven shutout innings from starter Martin Perez, the Round Rock Express (24-21) blanked the Reno Aces (17-29) for the second consecutive night, 6-0.

Griffins Advance Thanks to Huge Third Period

Randy Cleves — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:40:46 UT

The Grand Rapids Griffins scored three times within a 5:53 span of the third period – capped off by Luke Glendening’s series-clincher with just 4:03 remaining – to stun the Toronto Marlies and advance to the Western Conference Finals with an incredible 4-3 victory on Tuesday in Game 6 at Ricoh Coliseum.

Bobcats Sports & Entertainment Applies To Change Team's Name To Hornets

the Charlotte Bobcats — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:34 UT

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Sadzeck Solid in Hickory 5-2 Victory

Aaron Cox — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:29 UT

Pitching on the heels of a one-hitter and no-hitter thrown by his teammates the day before, Hickory Crawdads starter Connor Sadzeck continued the string of great pitching by the 'Dads Monday night.

P-Bruins Fall To Penguins 2-1 in Overtime

Providence Bruins PR — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:42 UT

The Providence Bruins fell to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-1 in overtime Monday evening at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Craig Cunningham scored the lone P-Bruins goal, while Niklas Svedberg made 16 saves in the losing effort. Game 7 will be back in Providence at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center this Wednesday, May 22 at 7:05pm. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece.

No. 3 Texas A&M Reaches NCAA Final with 4-3 Thriller

Illinois Athletics — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:54 UT

The third-seeded Texas A&M women’s tennis team is heading to its first national championship final in school history after defeating seventh-seeded UCLA, 4-3, Monday night at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex. Texas A&M came back from losing the doubles point and captured four of six singles points.

No. 12 Stanford Upsets Top-Seeded Florida to Advance to NCAA Championship Match

Illinois Athletics — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:39 UT

The 12th-seeded Stanford Cardinal continued its run of upsets by knocking off top-seeded and two-time defending national champion Florida, 4-3, in the NCAA women’s tennis semifinal on Monday evening at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex. The Cardinal will advance to face third-seeded Texas A&M in the NCAA championship match on Tuesday at 5 p.m. CT.

Lynes Wants Another Title Shot

Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:20 UT

Back in May 2012 Colin Lynes lost his British Welterweight crown to Junior
Witter, in an extremely close fought battle at the Hillsborough Leisure
Centre in Sheffield. At the time many expected Colin to call time on his
illustrious career, that see him win many accolades...

Johnny Bos Tribute Tuesday at Ring 8 meeting in New York

Bob Trieger — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:57 UT

Ring 8 will pay tribute to the late, great matchmaker Johnny Bos tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. ET) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York.

MIGUEL FLORES 11-0, 6 KO'S SIGNS WITH LUIS DECUBAS JR. AND BOB SANTOS

Mario Serrano — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:17 UT

Houston's undefeated featherweight sensation, Miguel "El Michoacano"
Flores (11-0, 6 KOs) has signed with world renowned managers, Luis DeCubas Jr. and
Bob Santos, who plan to have the 20-year old phenom fighting in the very near future.
The duo has signed Flores with promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions, who
will promote Miguel's bouts moving forward.

Seattle U Baseball Denied Final Spot in WAC Tournament

Seattle U. Athletics — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:17 UT

The Seattle University bullpen kept the Redhawks in the game, and the offense finally broke through for three runs in the sixth inning, allowing Seattle U to defeat New Mexico State, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in a Western Athletic Conference baseball contest at Courter Field.

No. 7 UCLA Reaches NCAA Semifinals with 4-1 Win over No. 2 North Carolina

Illinois Athletics — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:03 UT

Seventh-seeded UCLA dominated singles play in a 4-1 upset win over second-seeded North Carolina on Sunday evening at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex, sending the Bruins to the NCAA women’s tennis national semifinal against Texas A&M on Monday at 5 p.m. CT.

Thorns FC Earn 2-0 Win Over Washington Spirit

Portland Thorns FC — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:17 UT

PORTLAND, Ore. — Forward duo Christine Sinclair and Alex Morgan each scored a goal as Portland Thorns FC defeated the Washington Spirit 2-0 before a crowd of 12,474 at JELD-WEN Field on Sunday afternoon.

Columbus Crushes Four Homers in Lopsided Loss

John Sadak — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:56:22 UT

The tailspin continues. On Sunday night, the Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) found out just how home-run friendly Huntington Park can be. Dave Miley's team blew a 3-0 first-inning lead as the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) hit four home runs and roared back for a 10-4 victory.

Grabavoy Brace Powers Real Salt Lake to 4-1 Victory at Chivas USA

Real Salt Lake Communications — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:40 UT

Real Salt Lake (6-5-2, 20 points, West #2) continued its dominance over Chivas USA (3-6-2, 11 points, West #9) on Sunday night, getting a brace from MF Ned Grabavoy and goals from FW’s Joao Plata and Robbie Findley to beat the Southern California side 4-1 at the Home Depot Center.

NWSL: Portland Thorns 2 vs Washington Spirit 0

Craig Clark — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:27 UT

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IWFL: Connectciut Wreckers 0 vs. Philadelphia Firebirds 44

James Bender — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:52 UT

IWFL: Connecticut Wreckers vs. Philadelphia Firebirds - Pregame

James Bender — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:35:15 UT

CIAC Baseball: Southington 13 vs Simsbury 0

James Bender — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:28:25 UT

CIAC Baseball: Southington vs. Simsbury - Pregame

James Bender — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:20:58 UT

CCSU Falls to LSU in Regional

CCSU Athletics — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:07:57 UT

After a stellar season full of a multitude of broken records, the Central Connecticut softball team ended its season Saturday in game five of the NCAA Regional tournament in Baton Rouge, LA against LSU. The Blue Devils fell by a score of 11-0 in the match-up for their second loss in the double-elimination tournament.