Governing body denies Armstrong coverup
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 GENEVA — The International Cycling Union "categorically rejects" Tyler Hamilton's allegations that it helped cover up a positive drug test by Lance Armstrong at the...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 Mike and Mike in the Morning: 7 a.m. on ESPN2. There is supposed to be an interview with one of the co-authors of the new tell-all ESPN book,...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Trout tips
By Paul Hawkins, Times Correspondent Monday, May 23, 2011 What's hot: Trout fishing remains hot. Early mornings and late afternoons have been the best times. Grass flats 2 to 3 feet deep have produced...
View ArticleBig East has eye on big payday in next TV deal
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The Big East's TV deal with ESPN runs through the 2012-13 school year, but commissioner John Marinatto can appreciate how...
View ArticleDjokovic nonchalant over streak
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 PARIS — Don't say a word. Novak Djokovic is perfect in 2011, and superstition demands silence, lest he be jinxed.Djokovic himself insists he isn't keeping tabs on his...
View ArticleArrest comes as relief to beaten man's family
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 LOS ANGELES — The day after Los Angeles police arrested a man suspected in the brutal beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow, Stow's family members expressed appreciation...
View ArticleUSC seeks three-peat in tennis
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 STANFORD, Calif. — Virginia finally made it to a final. USC seeks a three-peat.The top-ranked and top-seeded Cavaliers beat No. 4 Ohio State 4-2 on Monday in the...
View ArticleFlorida women's tennis team to face Stanford for national title
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 STANFORD, Calif. — Florida will be the next team to get a chance to stop Stanford's remarkable home winning streak.Allie Will clinched the top-ranked and second-seeded...
View ArticleNoah fined $50,000 for slur
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 MIAMI — Bulls center Joakim Noah was fined $50,000 on Monday for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final and vowed to learn...
View ArticleMavs rally from 15 down
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY — Dirk Nowitzki scored 40, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the...
View ArticleFor Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, mistakes minimal but magnified
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 BOSTON — Lightning veteran defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron says that at this time of year, with just four teams left, few mistakes are made."But...
View ArticleBoston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas strong in Game 5 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 BOSTON — There was a lot of talk before Monday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final about Bruins goalie Tim Thomas' so-called guarantee of a...
View ArticleCanucks looking for quick closeout of Sharks tonight
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 VANCOUVER — Sami Salo waited 12 seasons and endured countless injuries for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.One win from his first Cup final, the Canucks...
View ArticleJames Shields excited to learn he's Tampa Bay Rays' career strikeout leader
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 DETROIT — RHP James Shields had a lot to feel good about Sunday after what he and manager Joe Maddon said was probably the best start of his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays shortstop Elliot Johnson out at least a few days with knee sprain
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 DETROIT — SS Elliot Johnson is expected to be sidelined at least a few days and possibly for an extended period after spraining his left knee...
View ArticlePhillies 10, Reds 3
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 Phillies 10, Reds 3PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco and Raul Ibanez homered to back Cole Hamels, and the Phillies handed the Reds their sixth straight...
View ArticleBlue Jays 7, Yankees 3
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 Blue Jays 7, Yankees 3NEW YORK — J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run double in a five-run sixth and Jose Bautista homered to back Carlos Villanueva and lift the Blue Jays....
View ArticleSports in brief: Andretti, Foyt join forces for Sunday's Indy 500
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 autosandretti, foyt join forces for indy 500An Andretti and a Foyt are teaming up to put Ryan Hunter-Reay back in the Indianapolis 500.After a disastrous weekend for...
View ArticleRangers 4, White Sox 0
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 Rangers 4, White Sox 0ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz homered in their return to the Rangers lineup and Alexi Ogando pitched a five-hitter for his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning turns to Mike Smith for surprise start in goal
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 BOSTON — As surprising as it might have been, Lightning coach Guy Boucher's decision to start backup G Mike Smith in Monday's Game 5 of the...
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