Sports: Professional

May. 21, 2013 @ 09:35 PM

Smith: No decision on moving Charlotte race date

Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.The eccentric track owner this week suggested he might move a race away from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the exact same time a committee is considering electing him into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.


May. 21, 2013 @ 09:29 PM

Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.


May. 21, 2013 @ 09:24 PM

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.


May. 21, 2013 @ 07:22 PM

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan said at a Tuesday press conference he has informed the league of his decision and is optimistic the NBA board of governors will approve the name change when they convene in July.


May. 20, 2013 @ 10:44 PM

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series.


May. 19, 2013 @ 01:02 AM

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.


May. 19, 2013 @ 12:52 AM

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.


May. 18, 2013 @ 09:01 PM

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

A pair of not so over-the-hill Hall of Famers pulled off a huge upset in the Preakness and ended any hopes of a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.


May. 18, 2013 @ 01:10 AM

Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators

The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.


May. 17, 2013 @ 09:33 PM

Klinsmann envisions Donovan return — just not now

Jurgen Klinsmann envisions Landon Donovan returning to the U.S. national team. He's just not sure when.