Aviles, Gordon homer to lift Royals past Rangers
Kansas City Royals shortstop Mike Aviles hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, alongside Alex Gordon's two-run homer as Kansas City defeated Texas 6-5 to avoid a three-game sweep. Aviles, batting .321 with three RBIs in eight games, has started seven straight at shortstop.
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Durham 2000th hit sparks beer shower at Coors Field
San Francisco Giants beat Colorado 10 7 to end a five game road trip. Ray Durham notches his 2000th hit with a two run single in the fourth and is greeted by teammates with a beer shower. John Bowker adds three hits while Fred Lewis hits a three run homer as Giants tally 14 hits.
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Celtics Rally Past Lakers To Take 3-1 Series Lead
Boston overcame a 24 point deficit to beat Los Angeles 97 91 in Game 4 and move within one win of the NBA title. Paul Pierce led the charge with 20 points as Kevin Garnett added 16 and 11 rebounds and Ray Allen 19 points.
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Man who plotted Super Bowl massacre convicted in Phoenix
Kurt Havelock, 36, convicted on six federal counts of mailing threats to kill people at the Super Bowl. He bought an AR-15 and 200 rounds, planned attacks near University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, but turned himself in after speaking with his parents. Sentencing set for August 25, faces up to five years and a $250,000 fine.
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Hicks Streetman lead U S Open field at Torrey Pines
Journeymen Justin Hicks and Kevin Streetman shot 3 under 68 to grab first round lead at the U S Open at Torrey Pines. Rocco Mediate Stuart Appleby and Eric Axley trailed by one, while Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott failed to shine on opening day. Woods opened with a two over par double bogey after knee surgery.
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