Putnam Sentinel:State World Sports

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Solemn tributes mark Boston Marathon bombing

BOSTON (AP) — Survivors, first responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston Marathon bombing marked the anniversary Tuesday with tributes that combined sorrow over the loss of innocent victims with pride over the city's resilience in the face of a terror attack.
More former players sue NHL regarding concussions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another group of former NHL players has joined the fight for compensation for head injuries they say they incurred while playing, while at the same time targeting the violence of the game that they believe brought about those injuries.
Leake's HR leads Reds over Pirates 7-5 for split

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Mike Leake doubled and hit a two-run homer Tuesday night, ending Gerrit Cole's winning streak and leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates that completed two days full of homers and delays.
Cavs Deng wins NBA citizenship award

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Luol Deng has never once forgotten home.
NCAA committee approves expanded meal allowance

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA's Legislative Council approved a proposal Tuesday to expand the meal allowance for all athletes.
Blue Jackets say just making playoffs not enough

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have never won a playoff game.
Real season just beginning for Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The statistics are gaudy.
Pirates, Reds hit 10 HRs before game is suspended

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Maybe it's good this one got suspended. Gave everybody a chance to dry off a bit, catch their breath and let those unbelievable numbers start to sink in.
Bubba goes green for the 2nd time at Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bubba Watson scooped up his son, hugged his wife and took off down the ropes along the 18th green, high-fiving the patrons at Augusta National.
Maddon speaks out on elbow injuries

You could piece together a pretty good pitching staff with just the players who have had significant elbow problems this year.
Heisey hits slam, Mesoraco 4 RBIs as Reds top Rays

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Reds went two weeks before breaking out of their hitting slump.
Ramirez hits 2-run HR in 9th, Chisox top Indians

CHICAGO (AP) -- Alexei Ramirez came up to the plate, ready to swing.
Mike Conway wins wild IndyCar race at Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Tempers flared all around the streets of Long Beach, where drivers declared friendships over after a surprisingly physical race.
Spieth, Watson tied for lead at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Even without golf's biggest star, this suddenly is shaping up as a Masters for the ages.
Harvick survives shootout for 1st Darlington win

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick used one of the few weekend missteps to pull out his first Darlington victory.