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Schedule No Aid to Success

Monday, May 20, 2013

No trainer has won more Triple Crown races than D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer with the white cowboy hat, crackling wit and weather-beaten skin. But when it comes to the Triple Crown schedule, there’s nothing hidebound about the opinions of the 77-year-old Lukas, whose horses have claimed the Kentucky Derby four times, Preakness Stakes six times and Belmont Stakes four. Given the chance, Lukas would lengthen the time …

Bruins Torch Rangers’ D

Monday, May 20, 2013

Boston — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. A rare rough day for goalie Henrik Lundqvist certainly helped, too. Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored in the final …

Spurs Get Jump on Memphis

Monday, May 20, 2013

San Antonio — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who’ve been there so many times before. The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points …

Nadal Struggles To Beat Qualifier in Rome

Friday, May 17, 2013

Rome — Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 yesterday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. Nadal’s performance, and sometimes sluggish movement on the court, raised questions about whether he will be …

‘End It Like Beckham’

Friday, May 17, 2013

London — David Beckham, whose curling free kicks, rugged good looks and celebrity marriage made him one of the most famous athletes in the world, is retiring from soccer. Whether striding on the grass, the red carpet or …

Sharks’ Torres Suspended

Friday, May 17, 2013

New York — San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of the Western Conference semifinal series against Los Angeles yesterday for a hit to Kings forward Jarret Stoll’s head. The NHL announced the suspension a few hours before the Kings hosted the Sharks in …

Bradley Shoots 60 In Texas

Friday, May 17, 2013

Irving, Texas — Keegan Bradley had no thoughts about a course record, or the possibility of a 59, after consecutive bogeys in the middle of his opening round at the Byron Nelson Championship. Until his 136-yard wedge shot …

Knicks Beat Pacers to Stay Alive

Friday, May 17, 2013

New York — Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 last night. Reserves J.R. Smith and Chris Copeland each had 13 points for the Knicks, who …

Bruins Get Dramatic Again

Friday, May 17, 2013

Boston — Brad Marchand scored with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams last night. Marchand, …

NBA Owners Reject Kings Move to Seattle

Friday, May 17, 2013

Dallas — NBA owners voted yesterday to reject the Sacramento Kings’ proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise. The vote followed a recommendation made last month by the NBA’s relocation committee and may have finally brought …

Seattle Man Posted Video Before Dying On Highway

Friday, May 17, 2013

Portland, Ore. — A final video of Richard Swanson shows him smiling and happy to be at the ocean as he prepared to dribble a soccer ball along Oregon’s coastal road on a planned 10,000-mile walk to Brazil. It was the same coastal road where he was fatally …

NHL Playoff Preview Capsules

Friday, May 17, 2013

No. 4 BOSTON BRUINS (28-14-6)  Vs. No. 6 NEW YORK RANGERS (26-18-4) 2013 series record: New York 2-1-0 (2 wins in overtime). Playoff history: Boston 6-3. Last meeting: New York 4-1 in 1973 quarterfinals. How they got here: Boston defeated Toronto 4-3. New York defeated Washington 4-3. BOSTON: …

B’s Will Face a Hot Goalie

Friday, May 17, 2013

Boston — Putting the puck past Henrik Lundqvist is a huge challenge for the Boston Bruins. Of course, they have to get it to him first and that’s a tough task against the shot-blocking New York Rangers. “They’re …