Hawks dethrone Kings, to face Bruins in Finals

CHICAGO | Deep into a second overtime, Patrick Kane's go-ahead goal propelled the Blackhawks to their second Stanley Cup finals in four seasons Saturday night.

Blackhawks look to close out Kings in Game 5

Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, right, celebrates his goal with Patrick Sharp during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings of Thursday's Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Hawks lead the series 3-1.

Blackhawks look to close out Kings in Game 5

CHICAGO | When the Blackhawks were in deep trouble in the second round of the playoffs, they used desperation to their advantage and pulled off a big comeback in an already impressive season.

Astros draft Stanford pitcher Mark Appel at No. 1

SECAUCUS, N.J. | This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick.

Spoelstra, Popovich making the right moves

MIAMI | Other than being widely known by just the first syllable of their surnames, the coaches who will match wits in these NBA Finals may seem like polar opposites.

Pacers look to build off strong playoff run

INDIANAPOLIS | The Pacers grew up this season.

Spoelstra, Popovich making the right moves

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks to players against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 7 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Monday in Miami.

Pacers look to build off strong playoff run

Miami Heat power forward Chris Andersen fights for a lose ball with Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) and small forward Gerald Green (25) during Game 7 Monday in Miami. The Heat won 99-76.

Illinois trustees notebook: Granderson gift pays for most of new UIC stadium

CHICAGO | University of Illinois trustees have agreed to a deal in which New York Yankees star Curtis Granderson will pay for most of a new baseball stadium at his alma mater, the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Pacers, Heat start bracing to square off again

MIAMI | A year ago when Miami and Indiana faced off in the postseason, there were blood-drawing hits, flagrant fouls, technical fouls, choke signs being directed toward LeBron James and more than a few sharp-tongued comments.

The Pacers' Lance Stephenson celebrates

The Pacers' Lance Stephenson celebrates after hitting a basket and being fouled during the second half of Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal Saturday.

Brown turns down IndyCar CEO job

Scott Dixon pulls out of the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Monday.

Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

Minnesota went all in with three first-round picks.

Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

San Diego Chargers draft pick Manti Te'o, from Notre Dame, speaks at a news conference held at the Chargers facility Saturday in San Diego.

Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears acted to address the loss of linebacker Brian Urlacher in free agency by selecting Florida linebacker Jonathan Bostic in the second round of Friday's NFL draft.

Colts take Werner with No. 24 pick in NFL draft

INDIANAPOLIS | The Colts selected defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, bringing in a potential pass-rushing replacement for Dwight Freeney, the franchise's career sacks leader who remains a free agent.

Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears selected Oregon guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping to shore up an offensive line that has ranked among the worst in recent years.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

Tackle Eric Fisher from Central Michigan stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

NEW YORK | NFL teams bought in bulk early in Thursday night's draft.

Selig: MLB won't interrupt season for Olympics

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig speaks at a news conference at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Selig told the Associated Press Sports Editors on Thursday that baseball won't change its schedule to boost the sport's chances of getting back into the Olympics.