*     *     * Final — Seattle had one last chance in the ninth, aided by an error by star outfielder Mike Trout that allowed Kendrys Morales on second to lead off. Smoak earned a one-out walk to bring the tying run to the plate, but catcher Kelly Shoppac

Didi Gregorius could hardly have asked for a better start to his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone turned in great performance.

The Colorado Rockies have been coming up with the big hits so far this season.

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed what a league source said was a five-year, $110 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

For the first time in 14 regular season starts San Francisco Giants former two-time Cy Young winning pitcher Tim Lincecum went seven innings.

After 16 seasons, Tim Duncan knows the NBA postseason is no time for mercy. Particularly when an opponent is down and seemingly ready to go out.

Since the revolution in Egypt the struggle between the liberal and religious in society has become much more pronounced, affecting all areas of daily life.

US President Barack Obama has vowed a "vigorous investigation" into reports that Syria has used chemical weapons, warning they will be a "game changer" for US policy if proven true.

Syrian rebels attacked a sprawling military air base on Saturday.

New York police say what appears to be part of the landing gear of one of jets flown into the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 has been found.

Hank Conger and Mark Trumbo each hit two-run homers and C.J. Wilson worked out of a pair of bases-loaded jams to help give the Los Angeles Angels a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Friday night.

Seahawks general manager John Schneider did one of the few things that can be expected of him during the draft: He traded down.

Seattle Seahawks select Christine Michael and Jordan Hill in NFL draft

Prisoners feel liberated learning alongside students from the community.

Dartmouth protest over sexual assault prompts class cancellations and community discussion

Adrian Gonzalez drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a two-out double in the seventh inning, Carl Crawford homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 on Friday night.

If the Seahawks weren't so successfully weird, you would overreact now. They took a backup running back, a possible third-stringer, in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.

Wei-Yin Chen pitched eight strong innings, giving up only two hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Friday night.

The Taliban on Saturday announced the start of their spring offensive.