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Carlos Lee's 2-run double in 8th leads Astros over Nats 6-5 6 May 08, 23:27 ET AP - Carlos Lee had the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and Lance Berkman had a career-high five hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. more Dellucci's homer off Chamberlain leads Indians past Yankees 6 May 08, 23:01 ET AP - Pinch-hitter David Dellucci stunned the New York Yankees with a go-ahead homer off Joba Chamberlain, and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. more Mauer wrecks Floyd's no-hitter in 9th; ChiSox hold off Twins 6 May 08, 23:00 ET AP - Gavin Floyd's no-hit bid lasted until the ninth this time. Joe Mauer doubled with one out off Chicago's young right-hander for the Minnesota Twins' only hit and Floyd had to settle for a 7-1 victory Tuesday night as the White Sox ended a six-game losing streak. more Former MSU hoops player gets 120 years for shooting death 6 May 08, 22:15 ET AP - Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller was sentenced Tuesday to 120 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer. more Bryant named MVP after leading Lakers to best record in West 6 May 08, 22:13 ET AP - Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last on Tuesday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor and emphasized that he wants another trophy this year. more Zambrano throws 8 strong innings to lead Cubs over Reds 3-0 6 May 08, 21:56 ET AP - Carlos Zambrano had his way with Cincinnati's slumping lineup, allowing only three hits in eight innings, and Ronny Cedeno singled home a pair of runs that sent the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night. more Union expresses concern over lack of offers to Barry Bonds 6 May 08, 21:08 ET AP - The players' association has expressed concern to the baseball commissioner's office over the lack of offers to Barry Bonds, asking for additional information about the offseason's free-agent market. more Giants' Zito back in rotation after brief bullpen demotion 6 May 08, 20:18 ET AP - Barry Zito, demoted to the San Francisco Giants bullpen last week, is returning to the starting rotation without having made any relief appearances. more NBA says Billups' contested 3-pointer shouldn't have counted 6 May 08, 19:41 ET AP - The NBA admitted Chauncey Billups' 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter of Monday's Detroit-Orlando playoff game should not have counted, but said referees weren't allowed to review instant replay to determine that. more Eight Belles' trainer denies fallen filly was on steroids 6 May 08, 18:30 ET AP - The trainer of Eight Belles is certain the filly was never on steroids, and has ordered tests to prove it. more Boston starter Schilling throws, but isn't ready for program 6 May 08, 18:15 ET AP - Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling tested his ailing shoulder by playing catch on flat ground Tuesday but isn't ready to begin throwing off a mound. "He did good. He looked good," manager Terry Francona said. "It's a good step for him. But he's not ready yet." more Weary Stars vow to rise up against Red Wings 6 May 08, 17:40 ET Reuters - The Dallas Stars were weary after their quadruple overtime win over San Jose in the early hours of Monday, but still eager to play the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Western Conference Finals starting on Thursday. more Protest over Eight Belles' death draws both sides of debate 6 May 08, 17:40 ET AP - About 20 animal-rights protesters waved signs outside the offices of the state's horse racing regulators Tuesday in response to the death of filly Eight Belles after the Kentucky Derby. Nearly as many people showed up to defend the sport from their attacks. more Judge denies bond for Tim Montgomery on heroin charges 6 May 08, 17:35 ET AP - A federal judge denied bond for former track star Tim Montgomery on federal heroin distribution charges. more A-Rod's wife says slugger passed out at 1st daughter's birth 6 May 08, 17:29 ET AP - Alex Rodriguez passed out during the birth of his first daughter. more LeBron comes to Boston looking to oust NBA-best Celtics 6 May 08, 17:24 ET AP - Doc Rivers got a chance to see another side of LeBron James in February, when the Celtics coach was running the Eastern Conference All-Star team and the Cavaliers forward was winning the game's MVP award for the second time. more Montgomery pleads innocent, denied bond on heroin charges 6 May 08, 16:22 ET AFP - Disgraced former 100-meter world record-holder Tim Montgomery pleaded innocent to heroin distribution charges Tuesday and had a trial set for July 9 after a federal judge denied him bail. more Eight Belles trainer slams critics of jockey Saez 6 May 08, 14:30 ET Reuters - The trainer of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles, which was put down when it collapsed shortly after Saturday's race, has slammed critics of jockey Gabriel Saez as uneducated about the racing industry. more Death of Eight Belles clouds Big Brown's Kentucky Derby win 6 May 08, 13:25 ET The Sporting News - Well, so much for inexperience, the 20 post and sore feet. With one sweeping move at the three-eighths pole, Big Brown dispatched all of those obstacles en route to a lopsided victory in the Kentucky Derby, setting the stage for what may be an historic Triple Crown run. more NCAA academic report: some college teams may be hit hard 6 May 08, 13:02 ET AP - College teams that consistently underperform in the classroom are now getting hit harder by the NCAA. more Clothing, gestures will be scrutinized at Olympics 6 May 08, 05:43 ET AP - Waving the Tibet flag or paying tribute to the Dalai Lama during the medals ceremony will be against the rules at the Beijing Olympics, though the penalties for those infractions remain unknown. more Roger Clemens apologizes for 'mistakes in personal life' 6 May 08, 03:00 ET AP - Roger Clemens apologized Monday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life, a statement Brian McNamee's lawyers intend to use to attack the pitcher's credibility at trial. more Lakers star Kobe Bryant expected to be named NBA MVP Tuesday 6 May 08, 02:59 ET AP - The NBA has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday at a Los Angeles hotel, where Kobe Bryant is expected to be announced as winner of his first Most Valuable Player award. more Suns allowing coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams 6 May 08, 02:58 ET AP - The Phoenix Suns granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks apparently the leading suitors. more Paul leads Hornets to another easy win over Spurs in Game 2 6 May 08, 02:57 ET AP - Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series. more Mariners beat Rangers 7-3, end 5-game losing streak 6 May 08, 00:46 ET AP - Wladimir Balentien and Richie Sexson homered to back starter Jarrod Washburn and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Monday night to end a five-game losing streak. more

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