The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2.

When the New York Knicks finally returned to the playoffs two years ago, the Boston Celtics let them hang around for only four games.

While the Los Angeles Lakers have been a jumble of injury, inconsistency and general weirdness throughout their tumultuous season, Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs have spent yet another year as the model of NBA efficiency as they grind out wins with their usual dominance.

For one night at least, Anibal Sanchez changed the pitching pecking order in the Detroit clubhouse.

The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2.

Manti Te'o made it to the NFL a day later than he expected, motivated to play well because he was snubbed in the first round of the draft.

Two stellar scoring games. Two highlight-filled performances.

The Milwaukee Brewers usually don't beat themselves. This time they did.

The deadlines associated with a 10:44 p.m. end time to Friday’s game meant there wasn’t much time for reaction from the clubhouse, but I did want to pass along a few comments from Mariners manager Eric Wedge. Seattle, due to the struggles of starting pitcher Aaron Harang, went down five

Playing on a sprained left ankle, Stephen Curry has the Golden State Warriors on firm footing in the playoffs.

Kobe Bryant was replaced by an NBA D-Leaguer signed 12 days ago. A second-year pro who barely played for long stretches of the season filled in for Steve Nash.

Bay led off a lineup still depleted by injuries to Michael Saunders and Franklin Gutierrez.

*     *     * 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.

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.