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Sports Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:38 PM PDT

Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.

Sports FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup

By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM PDT

FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as another setback for the technology.

Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

Sports San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move

By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM PDT

Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology

By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM PDT

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.

Sports Radio hosts fired for mocking ex-WSU star with ALS

By Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM PDT

The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former Washington State University and NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday.

Sports Sewage problem puts A's, M's in same locker room

By RICK EYMER, Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM PDT

A sewage problem at the Coliseum forced the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners to use the same locker room after Sunday's game.

Sports A hockey team for Seattle? New developments unveiled (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM PDT

New developments were revealed Sunday in the fight to make Seattle a hockey city.

Sports A's beat M's 10-2, as Iwakuma loses for first time in nearly 2 months (Photo Gallery)

By RICK EYMER, Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM PDT

The Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday handing pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma his first loss in two months.

Sports Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM PDT

With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami's, will be the one that rules the NBA.

Sports Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM PDT

A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.

Sports Shawn Stefani aces hole 17 at US Open

By Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM PDT

He's the first golfer to make a hole-in-one at any U.S. Open at Merion, Pa. which previously hosted four.