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FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games

The Associated Press|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Wrestling Exhibition

MOSCOW — Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.Read more

Angels again lose 3-0 to Sale and White Sox

By JOE RESNICK| Associated Press|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

White Sox Angels Baseball

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The only saving grace for C.J. Wilson after another quiet night by the Los Angeles' bats was that he won't have to match up against Chris Sale in his next start.Read more

Mistakes cost Giants in 10-9 loss to Rockies

By DENNIS GEORGATOS| Associated Press|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Giants Rockies Baseball

DENVER — Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.Read more

Adam Rosales' go-ahead homer lifts A's past Royals

By JANIE McCAULEY| AP Baseball Writer|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Royals Athletics Baseball

OAKLAND, Calif. — James Shields pitched great against the Oakland Athletics again. This time, he had nothing to show for it with his new team.Read more

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

By JOHN WAWROW| AP Sports Writer|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Returning The Ring Football

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.Read more

Tracy's HR in 10th lifts Nats over Padres 6-5

The Associated Press|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Nationals Padres Baseball

SAN DIEGO — Adam LaRoche hit two towering home runs and Chad Tracy's solo shot in the 10th inning lifted the Washington Nationals to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.Read more

Rangers' offense falls short in 2-1 loss to Tigers

By DAVID JIMENEZ| Associated Press|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Tigers Rangers Baseball

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a little help from slugger Miguel Cabrera, Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers slowed down the Texas Rangers.Read more

Twins pen loses lead in 3-2 loss to Red Sox in 10

By DAVE CAMPBELL| AP Sports Writer|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Red Sox Twins Baseball

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second time in two weeks, the Minnesota Twins scored enough to win against Boston's unbeaten ace, Clay Buchholz.Read more

Freese hits slam, Brewers lose 7-6 to Cardinals

By R.B. FALLSTROM| AP Sports Writer|Saturday, May. 18, 2013

Brewers Cardinals Baseball

ST. LOUIS — The first inning had been the Milwaukee Brewers' strongest suit all season. This time, the St. Louis Cardinals turned the tables and put them in a hole just large enough that six RBIs from Aramis Ramirez left them short.Read more

Adam Rosales' go-ahead homer lifts A's past Royals

By JANIE McCAULEY| AP Baseball Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Royals Athletics Baseball

OAKLAND, Calif. — Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead home run leading off the eighth inning, Josh Donaldson also connected and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night.Read more

Mariners downed by Indians, Kipnis 6-3 in 10

The Associated Press|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Mariners Indians Baseball

CLEVELAND — Eric Wedge got the lefty-on-lefty matchup that he wanted in the 10th inning, but not the result.Read more

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

The Associated Press|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Astros Pirates Baseball

PITTSBURGH — Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.Read more

Rockies end 10-game skid vs Giants with 10-9 win

By PAT GRAHAM| AP Sports Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Giants Rockies Baseball

DENVER — Jordan Pacheco hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth and Carlos Gonzalez added a solo homer, helping the Colorado Rockies hold on for a 10-9 win over San Francisco on Friday night that snapped a 10-game skid against the Giants.Read more

Orioles comes up short in 12-10 loss to Rays

The Associated Press|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Rays Orioles Baseball

BALTIMORE — Baltimore's hitters staged an improbable comeback Friday night.Read more

Cabrera double lifts Tigers over Rangers 2-1

The Associated Press|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Tigers Rangers Baseball

ARLINGTON, Texas — Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.Read more

Walks, errors hurt Dodgers in 8-5 loss to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM| AP Sports Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Dodgers Braves Baseball

ATLANTA — Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly said too many walks and too many errors gave the Atlanta Braves far too much help.Read more

Gomes' sac fly in 10th lifts Red Sox over Twins

By DAVE CAMPBELL| AP Sports Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Red Sox Twins Baseball

MINNEAPOLIS — Jonny Gomes hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to another comeback victory, 3-2 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.Read more

Slowey struggles with command in loss to D-backs

The Associated Press|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Diamondbacks Marlins Baseball

MIAMI — For the second time in a week, Kevin Slowey has struggled with his location.Read more

Blue Jays' Buehrle loses to Yankees again, 5-0

By HOWIE RUMBERG| AP Sports Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Blue Jays Yankees Baseball

NEW YORK — Mark Buehrle shut down nemesis Vernon Wells, limited Robinson Cano to an RBI grounder and kept pace early with Hiroki Kuroda.Read more

Freese hits slam, Cardinals hold off Brewers 7-6

By R.B. FALLSTROM| AP Sports Writer|Friday, May. 17, 2013

Brewers Cardinals Baseball

ST. LOUIS — David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.Read more