Sweet 16: Spurs extend winning streak, take 2-0 series lead over fading Clippers in 105-88 win

Sweet 16: Spurs extend winning streak, take 2-0 series lead over fading Clippers in 105-88 win SAN ANTONIO - On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged his own.

NBA Capsules: Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, pacers blow out Heat 94-75

INDIANAPOLIS - Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.


AL Capsules: A's overcome disputed call, beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 innings

ARLINGTON, Texas - Kila Ka'aihue hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday.


Thursday's Scoreboard

Thursday's Games


King, Quick lead LA Kings to brink of Cup final with 2-1 win over Coyotes in Game 3

King, Quick lead LA Kings to brink of Cup final with 2-1 win over Coyotes in Game 3

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - When Daymond Langkow beat Jonathan Quick on a breakaway and celebrated Phoenix's first lead in the Western Conference finals, captain Dustin Brown was almost curious how his Los Angeles Kings would respond to the first serious adversity they've faced in weeks.


Pace-sted: Indiana throttles Miami 94-75 in Game 3 of Eastern Conference semifinals

Pace-sted: Indiana throttles Miami 94-75 in Game 3 of Eastern Conference semifinals

INDIANAPOLIS - LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami's bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor.


Blue Jays use long ball to defeat Yankees, Jose Bautista finds the fence again

Blue Jays use long ball to defeat Yankees, Jose Bautista finds the fence again

TORONTO - Blue Jays youth was well served Thursday.


World Sports

Edmonton Oilers part ways with head coach Tom Renney after two losing seasons

Edmonton Oilers part ways with head coach Tom Renney after two losing seasons

EDMONTON - Wanting more wins out of their young talent, the Edmonton Oilers won't renew the contract of head coach Tom Renney after two seasons in the NHL's cellar.


Sloppy seven-minute stretch costs Canada shot at a world hockey medal

Sloppy seven-minute stretch costs Canada shot at a world hockey medal

HELSINKI - Seven error-filled minutes.


Blue Jays accept Lawrie ban, demote Lind, and make history with Brazil-born Gomes

Blue Jays accept Lawrie ban, demote Lind, and make history with Brazil-born Gomes

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays bit the bullet on Thursday, accepting Brett Lawrie's suspension and sending underperforming first baseman Adam Lind to the minors.


Bute says he's ready to square off with Froch in IBF super-middleweight bout

MONTREAL - IBF super-middleweight champ Lucian Bute says Carl Froch shouldn't be too cocky when the two fighters step into the ring together next week in Britain.


With Ray an Argo, Edmonton Eskimos have a job opening at quarterback

With Ray an Argo, Edmonton Eskimos have a job opening at quarterback

Eskimos general manager Eric Tillman believes Ricky Ray will be warmly received by Edmonton in their CFL season-opener.


Oil Kings know host Cataractes will shake off rust for memorial Cup opener

SHAWINIGAN, Que. - Coach Derek Laxdal says that just because the Shawinigan Cataractes have been idle for a month it is no reason for the Edmonton Oil Kings to take them lightly.


Young midfielder Samuel Piette among Hart's 22-man Canadian soccer roster

Young midfielder Samuel Piette among Hart's 22-man Canadian soccer roster

Samuel Piette is getting another kick at Canada's men's soccer team.


Light the torch: Organizers for the 2012 London Games accept the flame from Greece

Light the torch: Organizers for the 2012 London Games accept the flame from Greece

ATHENS, Greece - The Olympic torch was passed to London — witnessed, appropriately, by hundreds of Greeks huddled under umbrellas.