May 21, 2013

Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are going into the soccer business. Sports Headlines

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area. Sports Headlines

Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Sports Headlines

Giants’ Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. Sports Headlines

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

DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. Sports Headlines

Mariners blow leads, lose 10-8 to Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) — After four losses, three on walk-offs by the Indians in four days, the Seattle Mariners couldn’t pack their bags and get to the airport fast enough. Sports Headlines

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin’s slope, Gazprom’s gondola lift and Sberbank’s ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia’s business powerhouses. Sports Headlines

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a $ 785,000 diamond engagement ring. Sports Headlines

Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

BOSTON (AP) — Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners. Sports Headlines

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball’s first Triple Crown in 45 years. Sports Headlines