Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2

BOSTON | Brent Seabrook's goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through four games.

James, Heat stave off Spurs

MIAMI | LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

Despite CWS losses, Katz still glad he put off pro ball to play at LSU

OMAHA, Neb. | Mason Katz loved playing college baseball so much that he told major-league teams last year to not waste a draft pick on him. He was returning to LSU for his senior season.

Spurs' coach puts 'Pop' into news conferences

MIAMI | During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display.

North Carolina ousts LSU from College World Series

OMAHA, Neb. | Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.

U.S. Open champion Rose finds a coach and a friend in Foley

ARDMORE, Pa. | Next week marks four years since Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach.

Brian Holberton, North Carolina baseball

North Carolina's Brian Holberton (10) is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run against LSU in the first inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination game Tuesday in Omaha.

Mike Zolk, North Carolina baseball; Alex Bregman, LSU

North Carolina's Mike Zolk, right, is tagged out in a rundown by LSU shortstop Alex Bregman after Zolk attempted to steal second base in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination game Tuesday in Omaha, Neb. The Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers 4-2.

Justin Rose

Justin Rose of England holds the trophy next to the iconic wicker basket flag stick after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

Mickelson has silver market cornered in U.S. Open

ARDMORE, Pa. | The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.

Boston dominating faceoffs in Stanley Cup Final

BOSTON | One of the most lopsided stats in the Stanley Cup final so far has been Boston's domination of faceoffs, including Patrice Bergeron's 24-4 edge in the Bruins' 2-0 victory in Game 3.

Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson reacts as his ball hit from a bunker narrowly misses the hole on an eagle attempt during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

BOSTON | Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

Joel Quenneville

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a media conference Tuesday in Boston.

G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland | President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement to forge a "united, inclusive and democratic" government — but couldn't agree on whether this means Pres…

G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

President Barack Obama walks with British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at the site of the G-8 summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The final day of the G-8 summit of wealthy nations is ending with discussions on globe-t…

Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich calls out instructions to his team during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in San Antonio.