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Ex-NFL Wideout Johnson Released From Jail

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — A contrite Chad Johnson apologized yesterday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered. Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson’s apology and cut his 30-day jail term for a probation violation to the seven days he had already served since the rear-swatting incident. Johnson, a …

Heat On the Brink

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Miami — The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway. Coming home from Texas with their season on the line in 2011 was one thing. They were at the end of their first year together — LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh still trying to figure it all out and clearly a long way from it. But …

Yanks’ Teixeira May Land on DL

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

New York — Slumping Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could be sidelined a while longer because of his ailing right wrist. “I haven’t done anything, but I’m leaning toward the disabled list,” New York general manager Brian Cashman said yesterday on a conference call. Teixeira missed the first 53 games of the season because of a wrist injury. The All-Star slugger is hitting …

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Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax in the VPA D-III baseball championship in Burlington, Vt., on June 17, 2013. Randolph won, 3-2. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Photo Gallery: Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax Baseball Championship

Sharon Academy senior Larkin Goode performs Miley Cyrus’ Butterfly Fly Away during her speech portion of Sharon Academy’s graduation at The Sharon Academy in Sharon, yesterday. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

‘You’ve Got to Go For It’: 34 Sharon Academy Graduates Relate Learning From Experience

Thirty-four graduating seniors received their diplomas during The Sharon Academy's commencement in Sharon, Vt., on June 16, 2013. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Photo Gallery: The Sharon Academy Graduation

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Why Do So Many Love to Hate Mickelson?

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Philadelphia — The only thing more baffling than Phil Mickelson’s inability to finish the deal in a U.S. Open is the delight so many people seem to take in that. From my vantage point, he appears to be the most unpopular popular person in sports. I don’t get …

Grantham’s Evan Russell sweeps downed pine needles out of his putting path on Lake Morey Country Club’s 10th green during the first round of the Vermont Open yesterday. The tournament’s afternoon golfers, including the Kimball Union Academy-graduate Russell, had to play through a pair of weather delays. (Valley News - Greg Fennell)

Hanover Graduate Hovers Near Lead on Vermont Open's First Day

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Fairlee — Benny Hayes is smitten. Somewhere during the college search process, the recent Hanover High School graduate — a member of the Marauders’ back-to-back NHIAA Division II state champions the past two Octobers — discovered the University …

Fans walk their dogs around Progressive Field before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians Monday, June 17, 2013, in Cleveland. The Indians held their "Puppypalooza" promotion where fans and their canine friends sit in a special section for the game. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Tigers Pitcher Now 10-0

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Detroit — Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 last night. Scherzer became the first pitcher to begin a season 10-0 …

Mets Prospect Ready for Debut

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Atlanta — Now that he’s about to make his highly anticipated debut with the New York Mets, Zack Wheeler will rely on some advice he got from a minor league coach. Don’t look up. “I know it’s going to be a big moment in my life,” Wheeler said …

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

No OT Required: Rask, Bruins Deal Blackhawks a Shutout

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Boston — Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals last night and got enough help from the Bruins’ offense to do it without another exhausting overtime. After playing four extra …

Lake Morey Country Club assistant pro Patrick Pelletier waves to a passing car while walking up the second fairway yesterday’s Vermont Open low-gross tournament. The 54-hole tournament starts today. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Vermont Open Gets a Later Start

Monday, June 17, 2013

Fairlee — Lake Morey Country Club golf professional Bill Ross Jr. has hosted the Jeff Julian Memorial Vermont Open for 25 years. There’s little he hasn’t seen. So what passes for change comes with a certain shrug of …

Justin Rose, of England, poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Party Crasher

Monday, June 17, 2013

Ardmore, Pa. — A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal. Rose captured his first major championship yesterday with remarkable calm and three pure shots …

Phil Mickelson reacts after missing a shot on the 18th hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Fairy-Tale Finish Eludes Phil Again

Monday, June 17, 2013

Ardmore, Pa. — What is it they ask: Something that seems too good to be true probably is? Fate and the U.S. Open would seem to buy that, and for a sixth time, so does Phil Mickelson. It …

Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle's pit crew celebrate his win in the NASCAR Quicken Loans 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Biffle Makes Ford Proud With Sprint Cup Victory

Monday, June 17, 2013

Brooklyn, Mich. — Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory — right down the road from company headquarters. Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup win at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points …

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio a Win From NBA Championship

Monday, June 17, 2013

San Antonio — Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night, …