49ers DL Justin Smith retires after 14 seasons
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ When Justin Smith decided that his body wouldn’t let him perform up to his …
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No longer just a dunker, Griffin emerges as playoff star
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Every NBA fan knows Blake Griffin, resident dunk-monster of Lob City. His one-handed jams have been fodder for highlight reels since …
Ski resort in Ohio closes, will go up for sheriff sale
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) _ A ski resort in northern Ohio is no longer in business. The Mansfield News Journal (http://ohne.ws/1dbnHkb ) reports that Clear Fork …
Chiefs invite interesting class of rookies to 3-day minicamp
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ There is a “Star Wars” expert running post patterns. The son of a pro …
Former NBA player Julius Hodge joins Buffalo staff
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ From NBA first-round draft pick to playing in Vietnam and many points in between, Julius …
All-Star center Marc Gasol will consider free agency options
By CLAY BAILEY MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ The Memphis Grizzlies head into the offseason with a major goal: re-signing their free agent All-Star center. Marc …
Changes may be in order after Clippers’ playoff collapse
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Clippers were on the verge of finally shedding the dubious reputation that has dogged …
Minjee Lee takes command at LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Minjee Lee played a five-hole stretch in 5 under to open a four-stroke lead …
Seahawks’ Carroll: LB Irvin’s Atlanta comment misinterpreted
By DAN GREENSPAN LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin’s recent declaration that he would be playing in Atlanta in 2016 doesn’t mean …
Barcelona clinches Spanish league title with win at Atletico
By JOSEPH WILSON BARCELONA, Spain (AP) _ Lionel Messi ended Barcelona’s short-lived trophy drought by scoring the goal that clinched the Spanish league title on …