U.S. takes bronze at hockey worlds, ends nine-year medal drought

The United States won its first medal at the ice hockey world championships in nine years, taking the bronze by beating Finland 3-2 in a penalty shootout Sunday.

15-to-1 Oxbow wins Preakness, denies Orb shot at Triple Crown

The loss for Orb ended any chance of a Triple try at the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, extending the drought to 36 years since Affirmed in 1978 became the 11th horse to sweep the Derby, Preakness and Belmont.

Orb’s trainer expresses disappointment after sluggish showing

Orb needed a Preakness win to set the stage for a Triple Crown try three weeks later in the Belmont Stakes. He couldn’t deliver, despite the outpouring of support at Pimlico as fans cheered loudly when he led the post parade.

Orb is big favorite at Pimlico

Everything’s a go for Orb. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course.

David Beckham, 38, to retire from soccer at end of season

The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.

Cool spring may challenge Michigan's walleye anglers

Escanaba — Cool spring weather might make things more challenging than usual for walleye anglers in Michigan.

Derby winner Orb, Departing set for Preakness showdown

Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Illinois Derby champion Departing played together as foals in the lush pastures of Claiborne Farm in central Kentucky.

Orb draws rail, made even-money favorite for Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Orb has drawn the rail in Saturday’s Preakness and has been installed an overwhelming even-money favorite in the nine-horse race.

Tigers' Fielder, Cabrera, Verlander and Lions' Johnson among highest-paid U.S. athletes

Four local athletes — Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander of the Tigers, and Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson — have made Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the highest-earning American athletes, released Tuesday.

America’s Cup expected to go on after fatal wreck

Olympic gold medal winner Andrew “Bart” Simpson, 36, was killed when he was trapped under the wreckage of the Artemis Racing sailboat that capsized during a training run.

Mike Tyson to star as detective in cartoon series

On the show, a cartoon version of Tyson will solve wacky problems, assisted by a trusty associate: a foul-mouthed pet pigeon. The network said Tyson will voice the animated character, as well as make live-action appearances.

British sailor dies during America’s Cup practice

San Francisco — Andrew "Bart" Simpson had already garnered an Olympic gold medal in sailing in 2008 and a silver at last year's games when Artemis Racing came calling with a chance to win yachting's top prize — the America's Cup.

Olympic gold medalist Bart Simpson dies during America’s Cup practice

San Francisco — A 72-foot-long, high-tech catamaran sailboat capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the America's Cup races this summer, killing an Olympic gold medalist from England and injuring another sailor, authorities said.

Detroit makes X Games bid with slick video

Organizers released the 5-minute video Wednesday afternoon to promote their bid to host the games from 2014-16 and help draw enough support to beat the three ...

Manchester United's Alex Ferguson retiring at end of season

Manchester, England — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing an end to more than 26 trophy-filled years ...

Quarterback Tim Tebow is Most Influential Athlete, Forbes says

NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has been named Most Influential Athlete for 2013 by Forbes. Forbes’ list includes 10 athletes, and was compiled from surveys of U.S ...

Orb trainer Shug McGaughey up for Preakness

Now that Shug McGaughey has won the Kentucky Derby, it’s time for the 62-year-old trainer to go after another race missing from his Hall of Fame resume. Orb ...

Favorite Orb wins Kentucky Derby in mud, after running 16th early

Orb was so far behind a wall of horses at the Kentucky Derby that even his jockey wasn’t sure he could master the muddy track and make a run for the roses. "I ...

Crowds brave rain, security lines for Kentucky Derby

Early fans were unfazed as Kentucky National Guardsmen searched bags and passed metal-detecting wands over race-goers Saturday in Louisville. The tightened ...

Rick Pitino’s horse can’t give Dearborn’s Doug O’Neill consecutive Derby wins

O’Neill, the Dearborn native who won in 2012 with I’ll Have Another, ended up with Goldencents finishing 17th in a 19-horse field Saturday. The run by ...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. goes distance to beat Robert Guerrero in welterweight bout

The defense was back, just like it used to be. Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s dad was back, too, just like he used to be. And Mayweather was a winner once again — just ...

Rosie Napravnik rides for Roses, Kentucky Derby history

Two years after achieving the best finish by a female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, Napravnik will try to become the first woman to win it. Napravnik’s pursuit ...

Floyd Mayweather gets his pick in Robert Guerrero

He also decides how much they get paid and what the contract details will be. So Robert Guerrero was somewhat prepared when Mayweather picked him to be the ...

Gary Stevens, 50, wants to win his fourth Derby after 7-year layoff

It’s not as if we totally lost track of Stevens. After all, he usually sits right beside Tom Hammond on the NBC Triple Crown telecasts, adding expert ...

Black Onyx scratched from Kentucky Derby

The scratch occurred Friday after early wagering for the race was opened, so Black Onyx’s No. 1 post position will be left empty on Saturday. The remaining ...

The Detroit News’ 50 most beautiful WAGs in sports

People Magazine came out with its annual "50 Most Beautiful Women" list last week, and we couldn't help but wonder: What about the WAGs? WAGs stands for Wives ...

Detroit organizers have bold bid to host Summer X Games

Kevin Krease, 27, and Garret Koehler, 26, began working on bringing the X Games to Detroit last August, and Tuesday, ESPN officials announced the city as one ...

Orb a 7-2 favorite for Kentucky Derby; here are complete odds

Trained by Shug McGaughey, Orb drew the No. 16 post on Wednesday. Four horses have won from there, most recently Animal Kingdom two years ago. McGaughey is in ...