AP - Even though a Triple Crown won't be on the line, the Belmont Stakes could make racing history. Should Street Sense, Curlin and Hard Spun run in the Belmont on June 9, it would be the first time the same top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness met again in the final jewel of the Triple Crown.
AP - Charlotta Sorenstam has been teaching a lot at her famous sister's golf academy in Florida. Her fees are about to go up. Sorenstam shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday, matching her career low, to take a one-shot lead over Beth Bader after the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic.
AP - Craig Leipold patiently worked to build an NHL franchise and turned the Nashville Predators into one of the league's best teams. If they win a Stanley Cup, it won't be with him.
AFP - Brian Hill was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, the National Basketball Association team announced, saying the dumped mentor could return to the organization in another capacity.
AP - Brian Leetch, one of the NHL's top defensemen who helped the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994, retired Thursday after an 18-year career.
AP - Maria Sharapova beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Istanbul Cup.
AP - Tim Howard has replaced Kasey Keller as the top U.S. goalkeeper heading into the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
AP - Keyshawn Johnson has caught the damn ball in the NFL for the last time. Johnson, who played a great game and talked one as well during an 11-year career, retired Wednesday despite several offers to continue playing.