Boyd, Oregon State knock IU out of College World Series

Indiana's first-ever trip to the College World Series was a short one. Thanks to a four-hitter from Matt Boyd, Oregon State eliminated the Hoosiers with a 1-0 victory on Wednesday.

Smith follows in dad's footsteps at track nationals

In grade school, teachers always asked him to bring his father in for show and tell.

Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday out months

Kentucky Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday is expected to be sidelined up to four months with an injury in his pelvic area.

IAAF: Campbell-Brown appears a 'lesser' offense

The IAAF says the doping case involving Jamaican sprint star Veronica Campbell-Brown appears to involve a "lesser" offense.

Injured Blake out of Jamaica track and field trials

Olympic Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has withdrawn from the island's national championships this week because of a hamstring injury.

Olympic race walk champ's doping probe widens

Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer.

UCLA edges NC State, moves within one win of CWS

UCLA slipped past NC State 2-1, its second straight 2-1 win in Omaha, to put itself within one win of the CWS final. NC State will face UNC in an elimination game on Thursday.

Lolo Jones in hot water after joke on Vine video

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Lolo Jones' attempt at humor in a video that's gone viral received a chilly reception from some members of the bobsledding community.

Fever guard Douglas (back) out multiple weeks

Injury-depleted Indiana will be without starting guard Katie Douglas for several more weeks because of a bulging disc in her lower back.

Tour director expects Wiggins back, strong in '14

The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week.

Top-seed North Carolina sends home SEC champ LSU

Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1-seed North Carolina eliminated LSU with a 4-2 win at the College World Series on Tuesday.

Campbell-Brown suspended after testing positive

Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown of Jamaica is serving a suspension while anti-doping officials rule on her recent positive drug test.

Gay healthy heading into track and field nationals

For a little bit, Tyson Gay's first step tearing down the track made him wince and his next made him wonder: Would he ever be the same sprinter again?

Semenya (knee) recovering, eye on track worlds

The suspended president of Athletics South Africa says Caster Semenya is recovering from a knee injury and will be ready for the world championships.

Olympic diving champion Louganis to wed this fall

Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall.

Official: Olympic failure prompted judoka suicide

A Russian judo official says a four-time European judo champion who committed suicide had been depressed since failing to win a medal at last year's London Olympics.

Oregon State sends Louisville home with 11-4 loss

Louisville's run of luck in championship tournaments ran out when a sloppy-fielding Cardinals team was ousted from the College World Series after an 11-4 loss to Oregon State.

Animal Kingdom loses in last race at Royal Ascot

Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.

Gatlin set for track nationals after shocking Bolt

Justin Gatlin talked a big game before a recent race with the world's fastest sprinter, stepping up his boasting simply to bait Usain Bolt.

Porter sends Miss. St. to 5-4 CWS win over Indiana

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night.

Report: Doping widespread among Dutch cyclists

An independent commission that investigated doping by Dutch cyclists and their teams recommended Monday that the responsibility for testing and sanctioning riders be taken away from the International Cycling Union to prevent the appearance of a conflict of interest.

Denmark swimmer stripped of two worlds medals

Danish swimmer Mads Glaesner will be stripped of gold and bronze medals from last year's world short-course championships because of a positive drug test.

Istanbul addresses protests in 2020 presentation

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Leaders of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics say "the voice of tolerance" will prevail after the civil unrest that has roiled Turkey over the past two weeks and raised questions about the country's readiness to host the games.

2011 Derby winner Animal Kingdom in last race

Animal Kingdom is coming a long way to Royal Ascot, chasing one last win.

UCLA survives tense ninth to top No. 4 LSU 2-1

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night.

NC State blasts UNC 8-1 behind Rodon's pitching

North Carolina entered the College World Series as a favorite to win the title, but now finds itself on the brink of elimination after an 8-1 drubbing at the hands NC State on Sunday.

Mississippi State wins opening game of CWS 5-4

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Mississippi State took the lead on Wes Rea's two-run double in the eighth inning, closer Jonathan Holder turned back two Oregon State threats, and the Bulldogs beat the Beavers 5-4 on Saturday in the opening game of the College World Series.

Sagan wins stage 8, Frank retains the Suisse lead

BAD RAGAZ, Switzerland (AP) -- Slovakian rider Peter Sagan won stage eight of the Tour de Suisse and Mathias Frank retained the yellow jersey on Saturday heading into the final day individual time trial.

Ex-WNBA star Holdsclaw pleads guilty to assault

ATLANTA (AP) -- Ex-WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an argument and shooting in November.

Siya Kolisi awaiting his moment with Springboks

NELSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) -- This is part of the vision Nelson Mandela had for South Africa's national rugby team.