National Sports

A home run ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton glances off the glove of Seattle Mariners center fielder Michael Saunders (55) in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif. Angels Alberto Callaspo scored on the play.

LA Angels belt Seattle with 21 hits in 11-3 win

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Vargas knows that whenever the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup puts up an eye-popping performance befitting all of its money and talent, their starting pitcher’s job becomes a whole lot easier. And though Vargas didn’t need all the help he got Monday night, he thinks the Angels’ latest offensive barrage means smoother days ahead...

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MLB BASEBALL

Braves' rally falls short in first game of doubleheader

The Braves have come from behind to win more games than any other National League team this season, and it looked like they might do it for a 22nd time Tuesday, despite a lack of sleep and a four-run deficit entering the eighth inning.
NATIONAL SPORTS

Oly sprinter Campbell-Brown suspended amid probe

Veronica Campbell-Brown's agent insists one of the cornerstones of Jamaica's wide-ranging sprint success "is not a cheat," even though the test results disagree.

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AUTO RACING

Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.

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NFL FOOTBALL

Eagles finally get to see Ertz and Poyer at team facility

Jordan Poyer took part in Oregon State's graduation on Saturday and flew to Philadelphia on Sunday, but he struggled to fall asleep that night in his airport hotel room. He was awake at about 5 a.m. when Zach Ertz walked into the room after taking a red-eye from San Francisco following his graduation...
NFL FOOTBALL

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery.

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NATIONAL SPORTS

Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

Thousands of demonstrators flooded a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday evening for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services in this booming South American giant.
NFL FOOTBALL

Browns rookie Jamoris Slaughter has eye on successful comeback, starting free safety job

Browns rookie free safety Jamoris Slaughter is ready to take the next major step in his comeback attempt and his young career.
MLB BASEBALL

Recap: Boston vs. Tampa Bay

David Ortiz registered three RBI and Jacoby Ellsbury scored three runs and finished a home run shy of the cycle, as the Boston Red Sox downed the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1, in the opener of Tuesday's doubleheader at a rain-soaked Fenway Park.

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NHL HOCKEY

Jeff Jacobs: Bruins' Game 3 win as easy as Paille

The T-shirt in support of one of Boston's great role players is as clever as it is profane.
MLB BASEBALL

Bob Ford: Phillies have the Big Piece, but he's missing

If the Phillies are truly trying to resolve the puzzle of their ability to contend - and aren't merely trying to convince either themselves, their fans or any potential trade partners of that - then the big piece of the equation is as obvious as always.