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Sports Jordan changing Charlotte Bobcats back to Hornets

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.

Sports Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT

Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners.

Sports Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:23 AM PDT

It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.

Sports Russian oligarchs footing most of Sochi Olympics bill

By NATALIYA VASILYEVA Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM PDT

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

Sports Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT Last Updated: May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT

After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday's Preakness to extend racing's Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch.

Sports Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM PDT

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sports Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 18, 2013 at 3:35 PM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM PDT

Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history.

Sports Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

By DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM PDT

Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.

Sports Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM PDT

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Sports Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT

The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup said Friday his boat will compete in this summer's races after all, but he suggested a new precaution.

Sports Mariners hang on to beat Yankees 3-2

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:01 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT

On a night of injuries, the Seattle Mariners patched together just enough pitching to win.

Sports David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season (Photo Gallery)

By ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 7:27 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 9:53 AM PDT

David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.

Sports Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 4:03 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 4:07 PM PDT

The former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans, died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Sports MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:19 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM PDT

Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay.

Sports Boston Marathon invites stopped runners back

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT

Boston Marathon runners who were stopped on the course when bombs went off at the finish line will have a chance to come back and run again next year, race organizers said on Thursday.