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Nadal too much for rival Federer in Italian Open final

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title. “Rafa was just too good today,” Federer said. It ...

Federer, Nadal win to set up Italian Open final showdown

May 20, 2013

Federer, Nadal win to set up Italian Open final showdown

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were set to renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts. In Saturday’s semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge from Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 ...

Red Wings dominate to even playoff series

May 20, 2013

Red Wings dominate to even playoff series

In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. The Red Wings hammered home that message on Saturday. Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period ...

Triple Crown drought continues as Oxbow upsets Orb

May 20, 2013

Triple Crown drought continues as Oxbow upsets Orb

A pair of not so over-the-hill Hall of Famers pulled off a huge upset in the Preakness and ended any hopes of a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Thanks to Oxbow’s wire-to-wire win Saturday over Kentucky Derby winner Orb, trainer D. Wayne ...

Bradley survives miscues, keeps lead

May 20, 2013

Bradley survives miscues, keeps lead

Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys — and a dropped shot on the 18th for the third-straight day — to maintain his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship with 2-under 68 in the third round Saturday. Bradley had a 13-under 197 total for a ...

May 20, 2013

Carpenter claims pole position for Indy 500

Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series — the Indianapolis 500 pole. Carpenter produced a stunning finish to ...

May 20, 2013

Japanese pair wins doubles bronze

Jun Mizutani and Seiya Kishikawa won the men’s doubles bronze medal at the table tennis world championships in Paris on Saturday. Mizutani and Kishikawa were hoping to become the first Japanese men’s doubles finalists in 44 years but had to make do with the ...

May 20, 2013

Cooper left off Wallabies squad

Rugby convert Israel Folau was included in the 25-man Wallabies squad on Sunday to take on the British and Irish Lions in a three-test series starting next month, with Quade Cooper the most notable omission — for now. James O’Connor, Berrick Barnes, and Christian ...

All eyes on Sato ahead of Indy 500

May 19, 2013

All eyes on Sato ahead of Indy 500

When Takuma Sato strolls into his garage at Indianapolis, he gets a quick glimpse into the two distinct paths that have defined these past 12 months. There’s the wall that features front pages from two Japanese newspapers with his arms raised in victory. Back ...

Crosby fires Pens to win

May 19, 2013

Crosby fires Pens to win

The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby. As they’re quickly learning, perhaps a little too much. Working in wide-open swaths of ice left by Ottawa’s tentative defense, the Pittsburgh superstar needed just over one period to complete his second playoff hat ...

Bradley retains lead with solid round at Nelson

May 19, 2013

Bradley retains lead with solid round at Nelson

Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship on Friday yet still finished with a three-stroke lead. Bradley finished with a 1-under 69 that got him to 11-under 129, the lowest 36-hole total at the ...