at 08:19 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Canada upset by Slovakia in quarter-finals of world hockey championship

HELSINKI - Disaster has struck again for Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

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at 04:11 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Key accuser McNamee returns for 4th day in Clemens trial and grilling from defence

WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee, the key prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, returns to the stand for his fourth day of testimony Thursday.

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at 02:56 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Thunder rally in final 2 minutes to edge Lakers 77-75, take 2-0 lead in West semis

OKLAHOMA CITY - Even down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing that they are never out.

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at 02:44 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

IRB denies banning tweeter Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu from Pacific Nations Cup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The International Rugby Board has denied it ordered Samoa to exclude a player from its squad for the Pacific Nations Cup because of his history of controversial Twitter posts.

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at 02:08 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Hassli's late goal gives Whitecaps 1-1 tie with Reds in first leg of final

VANCOUVER - Eric Hassli was accurate when he had to be Wednesday night.

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at 01:47 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

NBA Capsules: Durant scores 22 as Thunder edge Lakers, take 2-0 series lead

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

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at 01:46 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

NL Capsules: Stanton has 2-run homer and huge catch as Marlins beat Braves

ATLANTA - Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.

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at 01:42 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

AL Capsules: Bats come alive for Pujols and Wells as Angels rout ChiSox 7-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Albert Pujols welcomed his new hitting coach to town with a go-ahead three-run homer and Vernon Wells added a two-run shot to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

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at 01:10 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Brees criticizes Saints' lack of communication, lack of urgency in contract talks

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.

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at 00:30 on May 17, 2012, EDT.

Jose Bautista belts one of four Jays home runs in 8-1 rout of Yankees

TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia had a good day at the plate, but it was what he did behind it that satisfied him the most.

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