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Former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett will trying his hand at something other than football.

Software billionaire Vivek Ranadive came to an agreement to purchase 65 percent of the Sacramento Kings from the Maloof family for approximately $348 million. The Kings' total valuation in the sale is $535 million, an NBA record.

The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.

Software billionaire Vivek Ranadive came to an agreement to purchase 65 percent of the Sacramento Kings from the Maloof Family for approximately $348 million. The Kings' total valuation in the sale is $535 million, an NBA record.

Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Rangers' 10-4 victory against the Tigers on Thursday night.

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.

Brad Marchand scored with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is scheduled to undergo a fourth surgery on his left forearm next week, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The exact date of the surgery is not yet set.

Alabama coach Nick Saban responded Thursday to critical comments by a former assistant coach, calling Tim Davis' words "terribly disappointing."

Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of San Jose's second-round playoff series against Los Angeles on Thursday for an illegal check to the head of Kings forward Jarret Stoll during the opener.

The day after his Oklahoma City Thunder was knocked out of the second round of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies, Kevin Durant vowed to learn from this season, not lament it.

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill missed Thursday night's Game 5 against the Knicks with a concussion, the team announced.

Retired stock car driver Dick Trickle, known for his colorful name and short track prowess, died on Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.

Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.

The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday placed pitcher David Price on the 15-day disabled list with a left triceps strain.

Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team said Thursday is a hairline fracture in his left foot.

Quarterback Mark Sanchez was just one of the many New York Jets stunned to hear that 35-year-old David Garrard decided to retire Wednesday due to a knee that wasn't up to the rigors of a 16-game season anymore.

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay could begin a throwing program in six to eight weeks after undergoing right shoulder surgery Wednesday, the team announced.