Thunder surge past Lakers 106-90 to win West semis

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs.

Brodeur, Devils show some fight in 4-1 Game 4 win

The Eastern Conference Finals between the rival New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils finally got ugly — real ugly.

Unheralded Bass helps sink Sixers in NBA series

Brandon Bass scored a game-high 27 points as the Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 101-85 in crucial game five to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference series.

Reds fan catches 2 HR baseballs

What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them.

Reds fan catches 2 HR baseballs

What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them.

Rangers put Feliz on DL, search for replacement

(Reuters) - The division-leading Texas Rangers face a nervous wait for Neftali Feliz to recover fitness after placing the starting pitcher on the disabled list on Monday. The 24-year-old Feliz has a sprained ligament in his right elbow that will keep him out at least through the All Star Break and possibly longer. Feliz, who spent the last two years as the team's closer before joining the starting rotation this season, is 3-1 with a 3.16 ERA. The Rangers entered Monday night with a five-game lead in the American League West, but they will now have to look for ways to compensate for their loss. ...

Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges

Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday, a few hours after it appeared he was in line to become the Cincinnati Reds' next closer.

Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges

Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday, a few hours after it appeared he was in line to become the Cincinnati Reds' next closer.

Stanton's slam lifts Marlins past Rockies, 7-4

With one swing, Giancarlo Stanton knocked out lights on the scoreboard, spoiled Jamie Moyer's first look at Marlins Park and put Miami on top to stay..

4 arrested after man's beating at Dodger Stadium

A minor fender bender in a Dodger Stadium parking lot over the weekend led to the beating of a driver and the arrest of four people more than a year after a San Francisco Giants fan was left with brain damage after an attack on opening day, police said Monday.

Brodeur, Devils show some fight in 4-1 Game 4 win

Martin Brodeur made 27 saves and survived a third-period punch to the chin by old buddy Mike Rupp as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers, 4-1, Monday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference Finals, 2-2.

Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges

Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license in central Ohio, only hours after he got his first save of the season in New York.

Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers

They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars.

Bass sparks Boston over 76ers, on verge of East Finals

(Reuters) - Boston's Brandon Bass scored 27 points to spark the Celtics to a 101-85 win over Philadelphia on Monday and move with one victory of a place in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

4 arrested after man's beating at Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles police have released the identifications of four men who are accused of beating up the driver of another car involved in a minor fender bender in the Dodger Stadium parking lot over the weekend.

Stanton's slam lifts Marlins past Rockies, 7-4

Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night.