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Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins’ opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III looks back across the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins 24-14. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a ''cry festival.'' Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach Mike Shanahan.


Francona expects emotional return to Fenway Park (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks past photographers as he heads to the bench of the visitor's dugout before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Francona was Red Sox manager for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two.


Nadal favored, but not seeded No. 1 at French Open (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this April 19, 2013 file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a return to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their quarter final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco. Nadal already owns a record seven titles at Roland Garros. The French Open begins Sunday, May 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

PARIS (AP) -- Used to be the French Open was the scene for clay-court specialists and surprise champions.


Sharks building momentum against Quick’s LA Kings (Yahoo! Sports)

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) stops a shot on goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.


Blackhawks, Red Wings have 2 of NHL’s top coaches (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville yells at  referee Brad Watson (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DETROIT (AP) -- Joel Quenneville has accomplished a lot in the NHL, hoisting the Stanley Cup once and with as many postseason victories as any active coach.


James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives against the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

NEW YORK (AP) -- LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.


Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball (Yahoo! Sports)

Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, center, holds a Team USA jersey, as he is flanked by school President Richard Broadhead, left, and Director of Athletics Kevin White at a news conference in Durham, N.C., Thursday, May 23 2013. Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Corey Lowenstein)

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on ''the ultimate honor'' of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.


LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives and makes the game winning basket in overtime against the Indiana Pacers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.


Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead (Yahoo! Sports)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) is congratulated by teammates Evgeni Malkin (71) and James Neal after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during second-period NHL hockey playoff game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

OTTAWA (AP) -- Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.


Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on (Yahoo! Sports)

Spain's Sergio Garcia at a Press Conference during the PRO/AM tournament  at the Wentworth Club, Surrey, England,   Wednesday May 22, 2013. Tiger Woods says the

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.