Stephenson spurs late rally to lead Pacers past Knicks 106-99, into Eastern Conference finals

Stephenson spurs late rally to lead Pacers past Knicks 106-99, into Eastern Conference finals INDIANAPOLIS - Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 10 games in 2-2 draw with Whitecaps

Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 10 games in 2-2 draw with Whitecaps

VANCOUVER - Will Johnson got mad — and then he helped his team get even.


Saturday's Scoreboard

Saturday's Games


MacKinnon bests Jones, leads Mooseheads over Winterhawks 7-4 at Memorial Cup

SASKATOON - Nathan MacKinnon scored at even strength, on the power play and while shorthanded in the second period Saturday as the Halifax Mooseheads exploded for five straight goals to defeat the Portland Winterhawks 7-4 in the first game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup for both teams.


Oxbow wins Preakness, giving trainer Lukas a record but ending Orb's Triple Crown bid

Oxbow wins Preakness, giving trainer Lukas a record but ending Orb's Triple Crown bid

BALTIMORE - Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.


Toronto FC loses again to the Columbus Crew, tries to find positives

Toronto FC loses again to the Columbus Crew, tries to find positives

TORONTO - Toronto FC players said all the right things but their body language told a different story.


Sharks fined $100,000 for GM Doug Wilson's comments about Raffi Torres' suspension

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM Doug Wilson's comments about Raffi Torres' suspension

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.


World Sports

Blue Jays' Brandon Morrow sharp - except for 2 homers by Robinson Cano in 7-2 loss to Yankees

Blue Jays' Brandon Morrow sharp  -  except for 2 homers by Robinson Cano in 7-2 loss to Yankees

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Brandon Morrow thought his day at the ballpark went pretty well — other than those two homers by Robinson Cano.


Impressive qualifying run gives Will Power tentative lead in race for Indy 500 pole

Impressive qualifying run gives Will Power tentative lead in race for Indy 500 pole

INDIANAPOLIS - Will Power was the most relieved man in Roger Penske's garage Saturday.


Robinson Cano homers twice, David Phelps solid in Yankees' 7-2 win over Blue Jays

Robinson Cano homers twice, David Phelps solid in Yankees' 7-2 win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Yankees manager Joe Girardi has proved to be quite adept at lineup juggling and position shuffling during an injury plagued first two months. Still, there's one player he thinks he would be unable to do without: Robinson Cano.


Brunner, Smith lead charge as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie Western semifinal

Brunner, Smith lead charge as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie Western semifinal

CHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.


Rangers (the other kind) help motivate Boston Bruins as they push toward Stanley Cup

Rangers (the other kind) help motivate Boston Bruins as they push toward Stanley Cup

BOSTON - In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front.


Federer to face Nadal in Italian Open final; Serena Williams aiming for 4th straight title

Federer to face Nadal in Italian Open final; Serena Williams aiming for 4th straight title

ROME - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts.


Host Sweden, surprising Switzerland advance to world hockey championship final

Host Sweden, surprising Switzerland advance to world hockey championship final

STOCKHOLM - History of some sort will be made in Sunday's final of the IIHF World Championship.


Timely return: Jason Spezza will be back in Ottawa Senators lineup for Game 3

Timely return: Jason Spezza will be back in Ottawa Senators lineup for Game 3

OTTAWA - It might be a lot to ask, but the Ottawa Senators are hopeful Jason Spezza will be just what they need to get back into their playoff series with Pittsburgh.