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Johnson shrugs off criticism after another win

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Concord, N.C. - It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.

What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory?

The latest instance of black...

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Baseball

Perfect 10 for Yankees

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 12:50 am

Baltimore — A tense AL East duel between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles revealed the strengths and weaknesses of each team.
After the Yankees beat the Orioles 6-4 in...

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Basketball

Charlotte reclaiming its nickname

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 12:39 am

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.
The person said Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be...

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Football

NFL notes

 May 12, 2013; Updated: 11:51 pm

Raiders longtime executive Trask resigns
Longtime Oakland Raiders chief executive office Amy Trask resigned her position on Saturday, ending the tenure of one of the highest-ranking...

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• Jets draft O-linemen in fifth, sixth rounds
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Golf

Golf Roundup

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:52 pm

Bae wins first PGA Tour title
Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship at Irving, Texas.

• Bradley holds two-round lead at Byron Nelson
• Golf Roundup
• Westwood, Poulter join Travelers field
• Tiger prevails by staying dry
• Lingmerth takes the lead at soggy Sawgrass

Hockey

Rangers, down two games, looking for second straight comeback against Bruins

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 12:31 am

Greenburgh, N.Y. - Don't judge the New York Rangers by the scores of their two losses to the Boston Bruins.
According to coach John Tortorella, the Rangers played much better in the...

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• Bruins take it to Rangers
• Hockey Roundup
• NHL Roundup
• Bruins have own ranger in their corner

Tennis

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

In the 30th meeting between the tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from the start and won 6-1, 6-3 Sunday in Rome for his seventh Italian Open...

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