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New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck, and a pregnant woman was shot and killed early Sunday in a nightclub altercation in Blakely, Georgia. Authorities say Grant wasn't seriously hurt. No arrests have been made.Read more »

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Lakers take 'big step' by finishing off Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz on Friday, winning their Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.

Back to Boston: Cavs win to force Game 7

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics on Friday to even their best-of-7 Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-3. Game 7 is Sunday in Boston.

Belichick lashes back on Spygate

Pats coach says of ex-employee Walsh: 'There's not a lot of credibility'

Wagner's comment sparks Mets team meeting

Mets manager Willie Randolph called a closed-door meeting in response to the latest remarks by closer Billy Wagner, who said Friday he was being critical of the media, not his teammates.

Video: Video: Round-table discussion on horseracing safety

May 16: Gary Stevens invites you to a round-table discussion on the safety of horses in the wake of Eight Belles' death. (NBC Sports)

Video: Video: Matty Blake rips Celtics, Hank, Marbury

May 16: Matty Blake returns from the Kentucky Derby frustrated with Matt Walsh and Arlen Specter. (NBC Sports)

Video: Video: 'I'm so happy,' double-amputee says of ruling

May 16: Oscar Pistorius says this is the happiest day of his life after being awarded eligibility to run in the Beijing Olympics. (NBC Sports)

Derby death has horse racing on the defensive

At a time when attention should be fixed on Big Brown, an exciting colt with a legitimate shot to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner, racing industry leaders are instead issuing press releases touting the industry’s commitment to the safety of its performers and responding to a barrage of criticism and difficult questions from the media, lawmakers, fans and even some industry insiders.

Brunker: No-brainer — Big Brown will win Preakness

Brunker: Sometimes you just have to go with the obvious. Facing only one Kentucky Derby rival and 11 other horses whose trainers and owners are just taking a shot, Big Brown will cruise to victory in Saturday’s 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes, setting up a bid for a long-awaited Triple Crown three weeks hence.

Interactive: Handicap the Preakness Stakes

Interactive: Want to learn how to pick the Preakness winner? We'll take you step-by-step through the factors, then let you rank what you think is important and find your horse!

NFL might opt out of CBA on Tuesday

NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, leaving open the possibility of a 2010 season without a salary cap.

Yanks in last place? No problem, says Hank

Hank Steinbrenner sounded optimistic on Friday, one day after his struggling New York Yankees fell into last place in the American League East.

Phils' Werth has 3 HR, 8 RBIs in win over Jays

Jayson Werth homered in his first three at-bats and tied a Philadelphia Phillies record with eight RBIs in a 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.