A damning list of alleged financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 soccer nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president.

The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air-conditioned stadium that had a translucent roof to keep out the heat and humidity, the first synthetic grass - and the power to make Houston into a sports-entertainment destination.

The NFL Players Association filed a complaint in federal court Wednesday, accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season.

Thousands cheering for Chelsea star Didier Drogba have mobbed the Olympic torch relay route in southwest England, hoping to get a glimpse of the Ivory Coast striker as he carried the flame.

Lee Westwood says his season has been seriously disrupted by the injury to his caddie and new putting coach Billy Foster.

Winning the U.S. Open last year didn't just earn Rory McIlroy his first major title, it made him believe he was ready to become the best player in the world.

We'll begin with another post-spring power ranking, this from the National Football Post, which has UW fourth in the Pac-12 behind the consensus top three of USC, Oregon and Stanford.

A Florida A&M drum major who died after being hazed on a bus was known for his opposition to hazing but agreed to go through a brutal initiation ritual because it was seen as an honor, according to interviews with band mates released Wednesday.

Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since husband Dan Wheldon's fatal crash in last year's IndyCar finale.

WNBA attendance is always a topic. The league is constantly shuffling around matchups to get the best draw to either look good on television or help struggling franchises. That's why you won't see many games on Monday nights -- they don't work. Or too many home games in June in markets where it's a high graduation/school month.

It took Matt Harrison nearly three dozen pitches just to get the first three outs, only to cruise through the next six innings. Two of Texas' four hits all night came in a two-pitch sequence. Josh Hamilton's biggest contribution wasn't at the plate, but two tremendous run-saving catches in the field.

Oklahoma City police have arrested a second suspect after at least eight people were shot following an NBA playoff game.

Britain will ban leaders guilty of human rights abuses from traveling to Britain for the 2012 London Olympics.

Luke Donald was awarded honorary life membership of the European Tour on Wednesday, the latest of a string of accolades for the Englishman following his stellar 2011 season.

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.

1. (1) Real Salt Lake 8-3-2 Espindola and Saborio each have four goals, one assist, 28 shots.

The field of candidates for the 2020 Summer Olympics could be reduced from five to three, with Doha and Baku in danger of missing the cut.

As the powers-that-be ponder the future in smoke-free back rooms - one of the few areas where college football has kept up with the times - maybe we're finally stumbling toward the era of a true champion.

Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later.

A great road playoff run has the Los Angeles Kings in a place they haven't been since the Great One was skating in Southern California.

Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since husband Dan Wheldon's fatal crash in last year's IndyCar finale.

The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air conditioned facility with a translucent roof that kept out the heat and humidity, gave synthetic grass its name, made Houston a sports entertainment destination and sparked the imaginations of baseball lovers, concert-goers and some of the country's most creative minds.

The Roger Clemens perjury case resumes Wednesday after a day off, with prosecutors coming to the end of their case against the former baseball all-star.

On a seventh-inning sacrifice bunt back to the mound, Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Ziegler opted to throw to second base instead of first.

This time, 19 turnovers cause problems

Ivan De Jesus showed some surprising muscle at the plate and Dee Gordon hung tough turning two.

Southern Cal coach Peter Smith wasn't exactly feeling confident after the Trojans lost just their second doubles point of the year.

The Los Angeles Kings beat the host Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 in overtime to advance to the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final.

Belgian Kim Clijsters, a former No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world, says this year's U.S. Open will be her last tournament before retiring. Clijsters, 28, has won the U.S. Open three times.

The Phoenix Coyotes avoided a sweep with a gutty performance in Los Angeles. They couldn't do it again back home in the desert, though the disappointment shouldn't linger too long.

Washington left fielder Joe Meggs hit a first-inning home run and then later broke a 4-4 tie with an eighth-inning single as the Husky baseball...

Hector Noesi wanted his pitch to Elvis Andrus to end up in the dirt. And it did - on the warning track.

Two-run triple by Elvis Andrus, RBI double by Josh Hamilton spark Rangers to 3-1 victory. The Mariners' Hector Noesi allows three hits in eight innings.

Graham Godfrey felt some discomfort in the middle finger of his pitching hand while warming up Tuesday night and thought he could pitch through it. Instead, it led to an early departure.

Forced to fight for his reputation in a "public trial" against the NFL, Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

Wednesday Pro baseball TV Radio 10:05 a.m. PCL, Tacoma at Iowa 850 12:40 p.m. Texas at Seattle ROOT 710 4 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia ESPN2...

C.J. Wilson and Ernesto Frieri combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels broke out of their offensive slump in a 4-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Inning after inning, Milwaukee had San Francisco starter Matt Cain in trouble. Time after time, the slumping Brewers let the Giants' right-hander off the hook.

Seven of the Sounders' eight games in May, including a 7 p.m. home game Wednesday against Columbus, will be played under short rest. Fitness coach Dave Tenney looks at how to manage player recovery this month.

After seeing his third pitch of the night fly high for a home run, Chicago Cubs left-hander Travis Wood figured his night couldn't get any worse for him.

Elvis Andrus lined a two-strike pitch into the left-center field gap for a two-run triple, Josh Hamilton made two tremendous catches in center field and added an RBI double, and the Texas Rangers snapped Seattle's win streak at four with a 3-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night.

San Diego manager Bud Black said his team caught St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright on the wrong night.

A familiar face was on hand to take batting practice with the Mariners on Tuesday, but it will be a while before he does anything else for...

Voters in Seattle and King County have generally favorable responses to a proposed $490 million sports arena in Sodo — until the potential to spend taxpayer money on the project is raised, according to a poll released Tuesday.

After their parents built a super-cool backyard batting cage, brothers Cash and Reese McGuire soon had the whole Kentwood team swinging away.

LeBron James scored 30 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-83 home victory over Indiana. The Heat leads the Pacers 3-2 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals.

Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings Rankings will run Wednesdays during the regular season. Team (prev. rank) Comment 1. Real Salt Lake (1...

Nationwide Tour pro Jeff Gove shot a 6-under 65 Tuesday and has a three-stroke lead heading into today's final round of the Washington Open...

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Ricky Nolasco overcame a rough start, pitched six innings and even drove in the tiebreaking runs. Then, on the verge of a Marlins record for career victories, he could only watch.

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Gavin Floyd just can't find a way to beat the Twins.

Toronto third baseman Brett Lawrie had an interesting game with the umpires.

Kevin Youkilis wasted no time getting back into a groove at the plate in his first game off the disabled list.

What, fans at Fenway booing Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett? "I know, what a shock," wrote Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal. "Boston is a volatile...

When the bullpen door swung open, Chris Perez braced himself.

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to...

Joe Girardi was frustrated. Six losses in seven games left the New York Yankees last in the AL East.

(Top 40 advance to second round) At Hangman Valley GC, Spokane (par 72) Kyle Cornett, Jackson 74 Aaron Clare, Curtis 75 Spencer Weiss, Eastlake...

A Bishop Blanchet state baseball championship would give veteran coach George Monica his 500th career victory.

Buster Posey homered off the Miller Park scoreboard and had three RBIs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday night.

J.D. Martinez hit the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning and Jose Altuve had a solo homer to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Adam Wainwright threw a four-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Tuesday night.

William "Lone Star" Dietz, who coached Washington State to its only Rose Bowl victory, will be inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in July.

Maybe it's just the ballpark.

James McDonald is evolving into a top-of-the-rotation starter in front of manager Clint Hurdle's eyes, to the point Hurdle calls it "fun" to watch McDonald pitch.

Man who wants to build arena, return NBA to Seattle answers questions from Seattle Times readers.

Seattle must decide what to do when it brings up Miguel Olivo. Here's some unsolicited advice: give up on Chone Figgins.

P.J. Walters tossed his first career complete game and Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer as the Minnesota Twins routed the Chicago White Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.

Shorewood's Chris Babcock and O'Dea's David Fonua shot 3-under-par 69s to share the first-round lead in the Class 3A boys state golf tournament.

International and U.S. Olympic leaders have agreed in principle on a new revenue-sharing deal that would end years of acrimony and clear the way for America to bid again for future games, officials familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday.

STORM LOSES: Something unexplainable happened with the blog and team in the third quarter. I wasn't able to post and they were unable to post up or handle the ball, losing 74-61. Seattle committed 19 turnovers overall for 24 Los Angeles points. A lot was sloppy play, but LA did play a lot better. Parker, who played 10 minutes in the second half of the Sparks' 21-point comeback win on Friday, was all over the place on Tuesday and the reason behind the win. She finished with 21 points, 10 boards and six monster blocks. The Storm posts of Wauters, Little, and Thompson had 38 points and 15 rebounds combined, but Little committed six turnovers. The flashy backcourt of Bird and Wright was horrendous, committing more turnovers (nine) than points (seven) combined. Seattle has a lot of work to do and luckily has time. Four days to be exact before it plays the defending champion Lynx on the road Sunday. Minnesota is 2-0 after defeating New York 80-62 on Tuesday. In the WNBA's other game Tuesday, Phoenix squeaked by Tulsa 89-87 behind 31 points from Candice Dupree. G Diana Taurasi (hip flexor) played, but finished with three points in nine minutes.

Slumping Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer during a five-run fourth and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 on Tuesday night.

Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1-3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Oklahoma City police made an arrest Tuesday in the late-night fight that escalated into gunfire and left eight people injured shortly after the Thunder-Lakers NBA playoff game ended a few blocks away.

Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle.

Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings, and Ian Desmond and Rick Ankiel homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

Robinson Cano homered, Phil Hughes beat Kansas City for the second time this month and the New York Yankees - still looking to bust out with the bats - eked out a 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night.

Lucas Duda smacked a go-ahead RBI-single in the top of the eighth in support of starter R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Athletes of the Week for May 13-19, selected by the WIAA from nominations by athletic directors.

Brandon Phillips drove in three runs with a pair of homers off Brandon Beachy on Tuesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in another game of all-or-nothing.

Alabama finished the opening round by grabbing a two-stroke lead over Virginia, and Portland Rosen shot a Cavaliers' school-record 6-under 66 in near perfect conditions in the morning to lead the individual standings Tuesday at the NCAA Division I women's golf championship.

Memorial Tournament winners Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Justin Rose and Vijay Singh have each committed to play in the 37th tournament, set for next week at Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Miguel Olivo goes 0 for 5 in rehab assignment

UPDATE: The venue of the third-round game between the Sounders and Silverbacks has been moved to Starfire Stadium in Tukwila. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on May 30. Ticket information will be made available Wednesday.

One day, the small espresso shop near the site of the London Games was the "Olympic" cafe. The next day, it was the "Lympic. " So where did...

Tomorrow night, after the Mariners wrap up their series with a day game against the Texas Rangers, I'll be on the air hosting a special hour-long baseball program. I'll discuss the Mariners, where they sit roughly a quarter of the way through the season and where they go from here. Take some of your calls as well. I'm excited about it and would love to hear from some of you when the phone lines open up.

Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to file felony charges Tuesday against four men arrested for a postgame beating and brawl outside Dodger Stadium, an incident that stoked memories of the vicious beating last season of a San Francisco Giants fan, but proved far less serious.

The college student who got national attention for catching two home run balls is back in the spotlight at Great American Ball Park.

Chris Perez wants to stay in Cleveland, even if he is at odds with some Indians fans.

Programming note: Live chat noon Wednesday with former Washington standout Todd MacCulloch.

Josef Newgarden stood outside the Indianapolis 500 rookie luncheon trading advice with Jean Alesi.

The Virginia property where Triple Crown winner Secretariat was born has been sold at a foreclosure auction for more than $5 million.

Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn State.

Here is the latest fishing report from Dave Graybill, longtime Eastern Washington outdoor radio host and angler:

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Toyota will use a re-designed Camry for NASCAR's 2013 Sprint Cup season.

The Sounders will play eight games in May, and seven of those will have been played on short rest. I figured it'd be a good time to chat with the team's fitness coach, Dave Tenney, about player recovery during the grueling stretch.

Suspended Virginia Tech placekicker Cody Journell's future with the Hokies is in the hands of athletic director Jim Weaver.

Sitting along the shore and staring at one of the world's most majestic metropolitan views, Joe Lacob leaned over to hear fellow Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber whisper in his ear.

Two drivers using Lotus engines will not get any extra power for Sunday's Indianapolis 500.

Federal weapons charges have been filed in Los Angeles against two men accused of brutally assaulting a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium during opening day last year.

Lauren Embree and Alex Cercone won their singles matches to help Florida take its second straight national title with a 4-0 victory over UCLA on Tuesday.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC -- OUT: GK Josh Ford (R knee stress fracture); MF Steve Zakuani (R leg fracture); DF Michael Tetteh (L hamstring strain); FW Babayele Sodade (R knee ACL tear); DOUBTFUL: GK Michael Gspurning (R hip strain); DF Patrick Ianni (lower back pain); MF Brad Evans (R calf strain); PROBABLE: MF Alvaro Fernandez (R quad strain); DF Leo Gonzalez (L quad strain)

A Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred trainer urged a court Tuesday to reject his 10-year ban from the sport, arguing that a top New York racing official appeared biased as a member of the industry organization that first suggested revoking his license.

The trouble with trying to measure the progress of Tiger Woods is that by his own definition, he never really gets there. Even when he was at his best, Woods always thought he could get better.

Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next.

IndyCar officials are handing out another fine.

Two weeks after the best Europeans came over to Florida for the PGA Tour's premier tournament, the favor is not being returned at the European Tour's flagship event. This is nothing new, and while the BMW PGA Championship offers big world ranking points, there's a massive discrepancy in prize money.

They've got nine championships between them and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year.

New Virginia Tech men's basketball coach James Johnson has landed his first player.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday took power away from the state's troubled racing overseer, creating a temporary board under the control of political appointees to run racing for the next three years.

The United States fell to its second straight defeat at the Team World Cup and Serbia posted its second victory in two matches on Tuesday.

Three crews from the United States secured their places at the London Games by winning races at the Olympic qualification regatta on Tuesday.

The rain making it easier to get through a few more of these today. ...

Many of you keep writing in to ask whether I can post the audio of my weekly chats with Mitch Levy during our Talkin' Baseball segment on Sports Radio 950 KJR. Here is the one from this morning.

Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players.

Triple Crown contender I'll Have Another is recovering well from Saturday's Preakness victory.

One day, the small espresso shop near the site of the London Games was the "Olympic" cafe. The next day, it was the "Lympic."

Chicago police officers will get free tickets to a White Sox game as a thank you for their service during the NATO summit.

Second-seeded Francesca Schiavone eased into the second round of the Strasbourg International after beating Alexandra Cadantu of Romania 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday, while three other seeded players lost.

Sepp Blatter said Tuesday he expects the FIFA Congress of world soccer nations to be a lot calmer than the last one.

The games are flying in fast for the Sounders, who kick off against the Columbus Crew at 7p.m. Wednesday. It's the fifth time in six games that Seattle will be coming in on short rest.

Who's going to win the European Championship? Time to ask an elephant - or a pig.