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Sports Rays pitcher Cobb struck by line drive Rays pitcher Cobb struck by line drive
By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 4:41 PM PDT
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a liner off the bat of Kansas City's Eric Hosmer
Sports Bulldogs rally to defeat Beavers 5-4 in CWS Bulldogs rally to defeat Beavers 5-4 in CWS (Photo Gallery)
By Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 3:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:09 PM PDT
Mississippi State took the lead on Wes Rea's two-run double in the eighth inning, closer Jonathan Holder turned back two Oregon State threats, and the Bulldogs beat the Beavers 5-4 on Saturday in the opening game of the College World Series.
Sports FIFA rules male players can wear turbans FIFA rules male players can wear turbans
By Associated Press Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM PDT
Soccer's world governing body says male players can wear head covers as long as they are the same color as the team's shirt, have a "professional appearance," are not attached to the shirt and don't "pose any danger."
Sports Japan baseball boss apologizes for ball switch Japan baseball boss apologizes for ball switch
By JIM ARMSTRONG AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 9:23 AM PDT
The Japanese baseball commissioner apologized on Friday for the confusion caused by introducing a new, livelier ball this season without notifying players.
Sports Blackhawks beat Bruins in triple-overtime thriller Blackhawks beat Bruins in triple-overtime thriller
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 9:22 AM PDT
The three-overtime opener of the Stanley Cup finals came to a thrilling end at the stroke of midnight Wednesday because the tenacious Andrew Shaw is a whole lot more than his reputation for irritating opposing players.
Sports Crime doubts persist in Brazil ahead of events
By JENNY BARCHFIELD Associated Press Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT
Not even a day after his arrival in Rio de Janeiro and just hours after attending the Brazil-England soccer friendly at the city's legendary Maracana stadium, a sports columnist for the Daily Mail newspaper was held up at knifepoint as he strolled along Copacabana Beach.
Sports Australian swimmer sets off from Cuba for Florida Australian swimmer sets off from Cuba for Florida (Photo Gallery)
By PETER ORSI, Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM PDT
Australian endurance athlete Chloe McCardel jumped feet-first into calm, balmy waters off Cuba on Wednesday and began stroking steadily out to sea in a bid to make a record swim from Havana to Florida without a protective shark cage.