Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
DETROIT (AP) -- Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night....

Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte pitched eight shutout innings for his first regular-season win since July 2010, leading the New York Yankees over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Friday night....

Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness....

I'll Have Another takes aim at Preakness win
BALTIMORE (AP) -- No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill....

Clemens key accuser: `I misspoke' about evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roger Clemens' lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government's chief witness of "making up this stuff on the fly." The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee's story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can....

Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
CHICAGO (AP) -- Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20 batters in just his fifth start....

Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out....

In Lingerie wins Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan
BALTIMORE (AP) -- As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday....

Column: Baffert's silence could speak volumes
BALTIMORE (AP) -- One good thing about losing the Kentucky Derby is that nobody wants much of your time for two solid weeks....

Dufner takes Nelson lead with late birdie spree
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Standing over his ball in a swale behind the 18th green, Jason Dufner would have been content with a par and a spot in the big group tied for the lead in the Byron Nelson Championship....