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McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut Friday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Medinah teammate Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth. (...)

Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA ST. LOUIS (AP) — Russ Cochran and Kenny Perry each shot 5-under 66 on Friday to share the second round lead in the Senior PGA Championship. (...)

5 climbers missing on world's 3rd highest mountain KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepalese official says five climbers are missing and feared dead on the world's third highest mountain. (...)

Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite. (...)

Golf Capsules PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while jumping from one side of the golf course to the other. Silvia Cavalleri was hitting the ball so well Friday she was sorry the Bahamas Classic was held on only 12 holes. (...)

Red Sox top Indians 8-1 behind Lackey's pitching BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey allowed two hits in seven innings, Mike Carp hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 8-1 on a rainy Friday night. (...)

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Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan. (...)

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process. (...)

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that. (...)

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles. (...)

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93 MIAMI (AP) — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air. (...)

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. (...)

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93 MIAMI (AP) — Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 97-93 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night. (...)

Andersen a playoff force for Heat MIAMI (AP) — When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do. (...)

Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (...)

NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching. (...)

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93 MIAMI (AP) — David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals. (...)

This date in baseball 1916 — Benny Kauff of the Giants was picked off first base three times by Boston's Lefty Tyler. The miscues didn't hurt as New York won its 14th consecutive road victory beating the Braves, 12-1. (...)

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011 BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox. (...)

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday. (...)

Teixeira expects to play in minors Wednesday TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton. (...)

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011 BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. (...)

Sanabia : I didn't know spitter was against rules CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia said he didn't know it was illegal to spit directly onto a baseball. (...)

Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach DENVER (AP) — Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is returning to the Colorado Avalanche as their head coach. (...)

Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise. (...)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead DETROIT (AP) — Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. (...)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night. (...)

Rangers scratch Richards for pivotal Game 4 NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York faced elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Bruins. (...)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd. (...)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. (...)

Colonial member Palmer has 1st-round lead with 62 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Colonial member Ryan Palmer shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to match the first-round record at Hogan's Alley and take a one-stroke lead over John Rollins. (...)

European Tour CEO apologizes for saying 'colored' VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. (...)

Top-ranked amateur Williams ready for NCAAs SEATTLE (AP) — When Chris Williams found out he was the No. 1 ranked amateur golfer in the world, it came in the same way he's learned about many of the other accolades in his career. (...)

Euro Tour CEO apologizes for 'inappropriate word' VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. (...)

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar was hoping he would be able to finish his second round Friday night at Colonial. He ended up with the lead — and a very early wakeup call. (...)

Euro Tour CEO apologizes for saying 'colored' VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The head of the European golf tour apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview Thursday in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. (...)

Zoeller: My Tiger comment was joke gone awry INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fuzzy Zoeller says he's "paid his dues" after his infamous remarks about Tiger Woods ordering fried chicken for the Masters champions dinner, and believes similar comments made by Sergio Garcia will eventually blow over. (...)

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