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Johnson shrugs off criticism after another win

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Concord, N.C. - It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.

What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory?

The latest instance of black...

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Baseball

Red Sox waste Doubront’s solid start in 3-1 loss

 May 22, 2013; Updated: 5:16 am

Chicago — Felix Doubront was sailing along, having his way on the mound. The only thing that wasn’t working in his favor was run support.
The Red Sox provided little of...

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Basketball

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime

 May 22, 2013; Updated: 5:15 am

San Antonio — When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

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• Experienced Heat, upstart Pacers ready to go
• Charlotte reclaiming its nickname
• Magic hoping for some lottery luck
• Randolph, Grizzlies on the rebound again

Football

NFL notes

 May 12, 2013; Updated: 11:51 pm

Raiders longtime executive Trask resigns
Longtime Oakland Raiders chief executive office Amy Trask resigned her position on Saturday, ending the tenure of one of the highest-ranking...

• Sanchez feels he's still the starting quarterback for the Jets
• Tebow Time in New York over after Jets cut QB
• Quarterbacks are the story on Day 3
• Jets draft O-linemen in fifth, sixth rounds
• Patriots select TCU WR Boyce

Golf

Golf Roundup

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:52 pm

Bae wins first PGA Tour title
Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship at Irving, Texas.

• Bradley holds two-round lead at Byron Nelson
• Golf Roundup
• Westwood, Poulter join Travelers field
• Tiger prevails by staying dry
• Lingmerth takes the lead at soggy Sawgrass

Hockey

Bruins rally past Rangers for commanding 3-0 series lead

 May 22, 2013; Updated: 12:54 am

New York — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.
Beantown’s Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited...

• Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings
• Rangers, down two games, looking for second straight comeback against Bruins
• Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead
• Bruins take it to Rangers
• Hockey Roundup

Tennis

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

In the 30th meeting between the tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from the start and won 6-1, 6-3 Sunday in Rome for his seventh Italian Open...

• Tennis Roundup
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• Nadal wants to focus on everything except his knee
• Isner wins U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship
• Serena wins Family Circle Cup

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