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Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go their separate ways 38 minutes ago DENVER (AP) -- Joel Quenneville is out as coach of the Avalanche after three seasons, a week after Colorado was swept out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings....  Read Story.

Felix wins 2 sprints in Qatar 38 minutes ago DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- Allyson Felix broke 11 seconds in the 100 meters for the first time Friday, and later also won the 400 at the Doha Super Grand Prix....  Read Story.

Rookie Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500 1 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rookie driver Alex Lloyd was hospitalized Friday, complaining of neck pain, after hitting the wall hard during practice for the Indianapolis 500....  Read Story.

Avs, Quenneville go their separate ways 1 hours ago DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche say Joel Quenneville is out as coach after three seasons....  Read Story.

Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah 1 hours ago SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get....  Read Story.

Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals 1 hours ago PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins....  Read Story.

Roger Federer upset by Radek Stepanek in Rome Masters 2 hours ago ROME (AP) -- Roger Federer lost again, falling to 27th-ranked Radek Stepanek 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals....  Read Story.

Federer upset by Stepanek in Rome 3 hours ago ROME (AP) -- Roger Federer lost again, falling to 27th-ranked Radek Stepanek 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals....  Read Story.

Farnsworth's suspension cut from 3 games to 1 3 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Kyle Farnsworth's suspension was cut from three games to one Friday by Major League Baseball following an appeal by the New York Yankees reliever....  Read Story.

Garcia builds early lead with 6-under 66 at The Players 13 hours ago PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a  Read Story.

Federal judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4 million 13 hours ago RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in Sep  Read Story.

Beckett and Youkilis lead Red Sox over Tigers 5-1 14 hours ago DETROIT (AP) -- Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at spacious Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over th  Read Story.

Rangers, Mariners scuffle in Texas' 5-0 win 14 hours ago SEATTLE (AP) -- Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night....  Read Story.

Parker, Ginobili both score 31; Spurs beat Hornets in Game 3 15 hours ago SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Ton  Read Story.

Mariners' Sexson ejected after charging mound against Texas 15 hours ago SEATTLE (AP) -- Richie Sexson charged the mound and flung his helmet at Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard after the left-hander threw a pitch eye-high to the Seattle Mariners first baseman in the fourth i  Read Story.

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs 17 hours ago BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland....  Read Story.

Beckett strikes out 8, Youkilis homers again for Boston 17 hours ago DETROIT (AP) -- Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at spacious Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over th  Read Story.

Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener 17 hours ago DETROIT (AP) -- Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas   Read Story.

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to Game 2 victory 18 hours ago BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Ray Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help Boston beat Cleveland 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the E  Read Story.

Garcia builds an early lead with 6-under 66 at Sawgrass 19 hours ago PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a  Read Story.

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