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Ginobili, Duncan help Spurs force Game 7 (AP)

AP - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Former Patriots assistant can't recall Walsh talk (AP)

AP - Former New England assistant coach Brian Daboll told the NFL he doesn't remember speaking with Matt Walsh about the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough Walsh attended the day before the 2002 Super Bowl.

Flyers hold off Penguins 4-2, force Game 5 (AP)

AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins' road to the Stanley Cup finals along the Pennsylvania Turnpike took an unexpected detour.

Drew, Webb lead D'backs to 8-5 win over Rockies (AP)

AP - Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night.

Eight Belles had no diseases, bone abnormalities (AP)

AP - Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby.

Boston Herald reporter expresses regret over Spygate story (AP)
AP - The Boston Herald sports writer who reported the New England Patriots taped a pre-Super Bowl walkthrough by the St. Louis Rams in 2002 said he will regret the erroneous story for the rest of his life.

Dennis Rodman charged with domestic violence in LA (AP)
AP - Dennis Rodman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month.

Kazmir, Rays beat last-place Yankees 5-2 (AP)

AP - Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays dropped the New York Yankees into last place with a 5-2 victory Thursday.

Ronaldo drops Spanish bombshell on Man Utd (AFP)

AFP - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a potential bombshell on the club by telling Spanish television he could consider his future following the Champions League final on May 21.

Flyers defensemen Timonen and Coburn close to return (AP)
AP - Not only did the Philadelphia Flyers stay alive Thursday night, they got good news on the status of injured defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn.

Penn St.'s Paterno treated, released from hospital (AP)

AP - Penn State coach Joe Paterno spent several hours at a hospital being treated for dehydration before returning home late Thursday.

Thai twins praised for hotel blaze heroics (AFP)

AFP - Thailand tennis twins Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana have been hailed as heroes for helping guests escape a terrifying hotel blaze.

Perry survives wet day, shares AT&T Classic lead (AP)

AP - Kenny Perry sloshed through the water-logged fairways, ducking under an umbrella every chance he got. He also hit plenty of good shots on a miserable day at the TPC Sugarloaf.