Butler homers for KC in 4-1 win over Indians
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Terry Francona named his opening-day starter and then watched the Kansas City Royals thump a couple of Cleveland's relievers.
Minnesota takes down No. 1 Indiana 77-73
Written by DAVE CAMPBELL,AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Retaining that No. 1 national ranking has been elusive throughout this wild season in college basketball, and Indiana was the latest to lose at the top — again.
McIlroy, Woods play own version of match play
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy faced off Sunday in match play, just like so many golf fans wanted to see.
Experts: Pistorius violated basic firearms rules
Written by JOHN LEICESTER,AP Sports Writer
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Even if Oscar Pistorius is acquitted of murder, firearms and legal experts in South Africa believe that, by his own account, the star athlete violated basic gun-handling regulations and exposed himself to a homicide charge by shooting into a closed door without knowing who was behind it.
Kyle Larson has no hesitation about racing again
Written by JENNA FRYER,AP Auto Racing Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson won't have a second thought about getting back in a race car following his frightening crash at Daytona International Speedway.
Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea
Written by JEAN H. LEE,Associated Press
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — tattoos, nose studs and all — on Tuesday to a country with possibly the world's strictest dress code: North Korea.
Votto homers, Reds beat split-squad Brewers 5-2
Written by GARY SCHATZ,Associated Press
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Joey Votto relished his long-awaited chance to circle the bases.
Brantley spiked in Indians' win over Athletics
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PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Brantley sprinted for third base, trying to take advantage of an overthrow. He walked off the field moments later, his arm dangling at his side.