Patrick Claims Fan Vote for NASCAR All Star Race

May 18, 2013

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Danica Patrick won the fan vote to race in the Sprint All-Star race.

Patrick will start the race at the back of the 22-car field Saturday night.

This will be her first Sprint All-Star race.

Ed Carpenter Claims Indy 500 Pole

May 18, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

USA Stunned by Swiss in World Championship Semifinals

May 18, 2013

STOCKHOLM (AP) The United States was upset 3-0 by Switzerland in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship Saturday.

The Swiss will face Sweden in Sunday's final after the Swedes defeated co-host Finland 3-0 in the earlier semifinal.

Wilderness Season Ends with RBC Cup Semifinal OT Loss

May 18, 2013

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. (SIJHL) Mark Reners’ second goal of the game 8:30 into overtime was the difference as the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) rallied from a two-tally deficit to edge the Minnesota Wilderness (SIJHL) 5-4 in semifinal No.

Mauer Back in the Lineup Tonight for Twins

May 18, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Joe Mauer has returned to the Minnesota Twins lineup after missing one game because of a stiff back.        

Mauer was scratched from Friday night's game against Boston after he woke up with back pain.

Edwards Claims Poll for All Star Race

May 17, 2013

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Edwards, the 2011 winner in the exhibition event, completed three laps and a four-tire pit stop Friday night in 1 minute, 51.297 seconds.

Huskies Land Bulldogs Star Wojciechowski

May 17, 2013

Duluth, MN (Duluth Huskies) The Duluth Huskies Baseball Club today announced the signing of University of Minnesota Duluth Baseball stand out Alex Wojciechowski for the 2013 season.