Publication: Winnipeg Free Press

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

Timbers' streak of three matches without a goal ends with 2-1 victory over Fire

Eric Brunner's goal in the 19th minute broke a three-match scoring drought and the Portland Timbers went on to defeat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Sunday.An own goal in the 52nd minute proved to be the winner for the Timbers (3-5-3), who had played to scoreless ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Troy Perkins, Mike Chabala, Calen Carr, Cory Gibbs

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 2 Documents

Cameron Maybin

Frustration, injuries add up for Angels in 3-2, 13-inning loss to Padres

SAN DIEGO - Add another chapter to the Los Angeles Angels' frustrating start.Pitcher Clayton Richard scored the winning run from first base on an error by fill-in left fielder Howie Kendrick with two outs in the 13th inning and the San Diego Padres beat ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Cameron Maybin, Howard Kendrick, Mike Scioscia

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Dwyane Wade

2 Strong: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combine for 70 points as Miami wins Game 4 over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS - As the clock ticked down to a precious few seconds, LeBron James threw his right arm around Dwyane Wade's neck and pulled his teammate close.This was their moment. Together. The MVP and his superstar sidekick.They silenced 18,000 frenzied ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Miami (Florida, United States), Erik Spoelstra, Juwan Howard

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

US PGA Tour

Steady Dufner wins for 2nd time in 4 weeks, avoiding Nelson playoff with 25-foot birdie

IRVING, Texas - Jason Dufner stood on the 18th green, his lips together seemingly trying to suppress a smile while his playing partner finished the hole to end the Byron Nelson Championship.Dufner had already made a 25-foot birdie putt to win for the ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Jason Dufner, US PGA Tour, A ROUND, Joe Durant, New Orleans

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 2 Documents

Raul Ibanez

Yankees get enough runners, but not enough runs and fall to Reds 5-2 for 5th loss in 6 games

NEW YORK, N.Y. - CC Sabathia was in complete command, seeming to give the New York Yankees exactly what they needed at a time when they're struggling to score.Then suddenly, the game got away from him.The Cincinnati Reds rallied against the Yankees' ace ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Raul Ibanez, CC Sabathia, Johnny Cueto, Joe Girardi, Ryan Ludwick

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 2 Documents

Tim Lincecum

Athletics topple Tim Lincecum, Giants 6-2 in Bay Bridge Series finale

SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum's shaky starts are getting more painful each time out.Lincecum lasted only four innings and injured his left thumb in a home plate collision with Collin Cowgill, and the San Francisco Giants lost at home to the Oakland Athletics ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Tim Lincecum, Collin Cowgill, Bob Melvin, Bruce Bochy

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Michael Andretti

Inability to find engine leaves Jay Howard out of Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS - Nobody at Indianapolis Motor Speedway had a more frustrating week than Jay Howard.The English driver who made his first Indy 500 start last season thought he was set to qualify this year when he was hired by Michael Shank.When Shank couldn't ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Jay Howard, Indianapolis 500, Michael Andretti, Charlie Kimball

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 2 Documents

Pittsburgh Pirates lose lead in 7th in 4-3 loss to Detroit Tigers; Scherzer fans 15

DETROIT - The Pittsburgh Pirates whiffed their way through another nine innings, but the biggest pitch of the day might have been the one their catcher missed.With runners on first and second in a tie game in the seventh, reliever Tony Watson's fastball ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Max Scherzer, Rod Barajas, Pittsburgh, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 2 Documents

Peavy dominates, Dunn homers as White Sox beat Cubs 6-0 to complete weekend sweep

CHICAGO - Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Adam Dunn hit his 14th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown Cubs 6-0 Sunday to complete the weekend sweep.Gordon Beckham and Tyler Flowers also went deep as the White Sox ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Jake Peavy, Adam Dunn, Gordon Beckham, Paul Maholm

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 20 2012 - 2 Documents

New NASCAR All-Star race format opens door to sandbagging for top contenders

CONCORD, N.C. - It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.What few predicted, though, was that the new format would encourage drivers to take it easy for portions of Saturday ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Matt Kenseth, NASCAR

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 20 2012 - 2 Documents

Haren loses 4th straight start as Angels fall 3-2 to Padres

SAN DIEGO - Dan Haren and the Los Angeles Angels are struggling.Haren lost his fourth straight start Saturday night as the Angels were defeated 3-2 by the San Diego Padres.Alexi Amarista scored San Diego's first two runs against his former team and then ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Dan Haren, Eric Stults, Everth Cabrera, Tucson, Erick Aybar

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 20 2012 - 2 Documents

Drogba decides the match

Header, shootout goal give Chelsea the trophy MUNICH, Germany -- When Didier Drogba completed Chelsea's quest for a Champions League title Saturday, he did it in his unique way as a true diva of world football.Drogba scored the decisive penalty to defeat ... [ Published May 20 2012 by Winnipeg Free Press ]

Entities: Didier Drogba, shoot-out, Roman Abramovich, Naples

Quotes

"Me and 'Bron had it going," Wade said. "We played off of each other very well. We both were aggressive at the same time. That's beautiful basketball for the Miami Heat when we play that way.""

2 Strong: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combine for 70 points as Miami wins Game 4 over Pacers [Winnipeg Free Press - May 21 2012]

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