Anze Kopitar's hometown in Slovenia is not far from the Austrian border, and it was seven years ago in Innsbruck, Austria that a 17-year-old Kopitar had his coming out party as a teenage hockey sensation at the 2005 world championship. more »
Brett Lawrie had three hits and three RBIs, Ricky Romero won for the seventh time in nine starts against Baltimore and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Orioles 8-6 Tuesday night. more »
Serena Williams lost in the first round of a major tournament for the first time in her career, falling to Virginie Razzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday at the French Open. more »
The New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings meet in Game 1 of the Cup final on Wednesday on Hockey Night In Canada, but before the puck drops we want to know: what will truly decide who lifts Lord Stanley's mug? more »
Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs confirmed Wednesday that he will play basketball in France during the NBA lockout for ASVEL, a pro team on which he serves as vice-president. more »
With the preseason officially scrapped, basketball blogger John Chick writes that it's safe to say we're in a 'danger zone 'now in terms of the NBA season. According to David Stern on Tuesday, if a deal isn't reached by early next week, games that count will start disappearing. more »
LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant is saying "deuces" to the NBA preseason and hello to the $3 million, 10-game offer from Italian club Virtus Bologna. But where does that leave the fans? Kacie Hollins offers suggestions on how to fill the empty lockout space. more »