Kenseth posts record lap at Darlington, 3-time NASCAR champ Johnson wrecks

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway.

QB Ryan excited to work with 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan isn’t trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez.

Cards’ Rick Ankiel goes on DL 3 days after headfirst crash into wall

ST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, three days after the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder crashed headfirst into the wall making a running catch.

Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6th

LOS ANGELES — Joe Torre has warned his players about letting a record home start go to their heads.

Franzen, Hossa each score twice as Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to tie series 2-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa gave the Detroit Red Wings all they offense they needed on a new line with center Valterri Flippula.

Businesses, homes damaged by storms across the South; officials keep close eye on flooding

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged in the South by strong winds, heavy rains and golf ball-sized hail Wednesday, and with more rain in the forecast, officials increased the flow of water through dams to ease swollen rivers, including the Mississippi.

Doornbos, Briscoe, Castroneves the fastest in early Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos is the fastest during early practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Ducks injured defenseman to be monitored for 36 hours before being released

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski will remain in an Orange County hospital for a second night after getting hit in the chest by a puck but is expected to be released Thursday morning.

Pujols gets 4 hits, bullpen bails out rookie in 4-2 victory over Pirates

ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in five games and Chris Duncan’s two-run double in the fourth inning was the go-ahead hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night.

Dodgers blow 6-0 lead, losing 11-9 to Nats as Manny begins 50-game drug suspension

LOS ANGELES — Nick Johnson and Adam Dunn each had three RBIs, and the Washington Nationals rallied for 10 runs in the final three innings Thursday night to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on the first day of Manny Ramirez’s 50-game drug suspension.

Pujols homers, gets 4 hits and bullpen bails out rookie in Cardinals’ 4-2 victory over Pirates

ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in five games and Chris Duncan’s two-run double in the fourth inning was the go-ahead hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night.

Marco Andretti’s 225 mph lap fastest in first full day of practice at Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Marco Andretti is the fastest driver after the first full day of practice for the Indianapolis 500.

US beats Finland 3-2, will face Russia in semifinals at hockey worlds

BERN, Switzerland — The United States scored three goals in a four-minute span to beat Finland 3-2 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the hockey world championships.

Ducks injured defenseman released from hospital a day after he was hit in chest by puck

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been cleared by doctors and released from an Orange County hospital earlier than the team initially expected.

Teammates Doornbos, Rahal following game plan in Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Doornbos is trying to keep it simple. Graham Rahal is trying to keep it fast.

Mets hit 3 homers, Mike Pelfrey beats Phillies 7-5 for 2-game sweep

NEW YORK — Carlos Beltran and David Wright each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Ryan Braun hits grand slam and drives in six, Brewers rock Bronson Arroyo for win over Reds

CINCINNATI — Ryan Braun hit his second career grand slam off Bronson Arroyo, who couldn’t make it through the second inning Wednesday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to their most lopsided victory of the season, 15-3 over the Cincinnati Reds.

More than 100 homes, businesses damaged in South by strong winds, heavy rains and hail

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged in the South by strong winds, heavy rains and golf ball-sized hail Wednesday, and with more rain in the forecast, officials increased the flow of water through dams to ease swollen rivers, including the Mississippi.

Barcelona can prove itself best in world by beating Man United in Champions League final

LONDON — Barcelona is out to do much more than take the Champions League title away from Manchester United when they meet in the final in Rome.

2 female tourists from US, Norway, die mysteriously on southern Thai resort island

BANGKOK — Two young women — one from the United States and the other from Norway — died after suddenly falling ill within hours of each other at a guesthouse on a tourist resort island in southern Thailand.

USC knocks out defending champion Penn State in NCAA volleyball semifinals

PROVO, Utah — Carson Clark had 12 kills and UC Irvine returned to the NCAA volleyball championship with a 3-0 sweep of Ohio State in the semifinals Thursday night.

Wellemeyer’s strong stint helps Cardinals to 2-game sweep of Pirates

ST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer threw seven innings of four-hit ball, Jason LaRue hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday.

Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6th

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for a home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Challengers lining up for Preakness and a shot at Derby winner Mine That Bird

BALTIMORE — There will be no shortage of challengers when Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird tries to win the Preakness Stakes.

Rooney warns of Man U monopolising all major football prizes

LONDON - Ace striker Wayne Rooney, who feared he might have to endure years of Chelsea domination after joining Manchester United in 2004, has warned the football world that it is United, not Blues or Liverpool, who will continue to monopolise the major prizes.

1 of 2 imprisoned in NJ for setting fatal dorm fire at Seton Hall released on parole

TRENTON, N.J. — One of two former Seton Hall University students who started a dormitory fire that killed three students at the northern New Jersey school in 2000 has been released on parole.

IPL scoreboard: Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians

CENTURION - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians at SuperSport Park here Wednesday.

Sharma’s hat trick knocks down Mumbai Indians

CENTURION - Rohit Sharma’s hat trick ended Deccan Chargers’ losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a comprehensive 19-run win over Mumbai Indians at SuperSport Park here Wednesday.

Storm crossing the South, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging homes; flood threats raised

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A storm front with severe weather settled across the South on Wednesday with heavy rains, a possible tornado in Alabama and damage to about 100 homes throughout the region.

Derby third-place finisher Musket Man will take on Derby winner Mine That Bird in Preakness

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Musket Man is a go for the Preakness Stakes.

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