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Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology

By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM MDT

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday 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.

Sports A's beat M's 10-2, as Iwakuma loses for first time in nearly 2 months (Photo Gallery)

By RICK EYMER, Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 6:02 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM MDT

The Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday handing pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma his first loss in two months.

Sports Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 9:44 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 10:00 PM MDT

With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami's, will be the one that rules the NBA.

Sports Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 6:43 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM MDT

A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.

Sports Shawn Stefani aces hole 17 at US Open

By Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM MDT

He's the first golfer to make a hole-in-one at any U.S. Open at Merion, Pa. which previously hosted four.

Sports Penn St. fallout lingers year after Sandusky trial

By MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 1:38 PM MDT

In the year since eight young men took the stand to testify they were sexually abused by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky

Sports Rays pitcher Cobb struck by line drive

By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM MDT

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 Woods matches worst US Open round as a pro, does it matter?

By Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM MDT

Tiger Woods matched his worst round as a pro at the U.S. Open, and this one cost him Saturday at Merion.

Sports FIFA rules male players can wear turbans

By Associated Press Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 12:32 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 12:32 PM MDT

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 Mariners sign catcher Henry Blanco, designate Shoppach

By KOMO staff Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 3:47 PM MDT

Blanco, 41, is a 16-year Major League veteran who has played for 10 different teams.

Sports Japan baseball boss apologizes for ball switch

By JIM ARMSTRONG AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM MDT

The Japanese baseball commissioner apologized on Friday for the confusion caused by introducing a new, livelier ball this season without notifying players.

Sports Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs after 109-93 win

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM MDT

LeBron James wanted the responsibility on his powerful shoulders. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh proved Thursday it doesn't have to be that way.

Sports NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums (Video)

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM MDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM MDT

The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game.

Sports Stormy weather halts play during US Open 1st round

By JOSEPH WHITE, AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 10:34 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 10:34 AM MDT

Ian Poulter held the lead with three birdies in three holes as fans scurried toward the merchandize tents to wait out the storm. Four players were at 2 under.

Sports Blackhawks beat Bruins in triple-overtime thriller

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 10:22 AM MDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 10:22 AM MDT

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.