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Josh Hamilton's Remarkable Story Continues: Four Home Runs In One GameHe joined an elite group of Major League players — and came very close to becoming the first ever to hit five home runs in a single game.SPORTS
I'll Have Another Wins 138th Kentucky DerbyI'll Have Another caught Bodemeister down the stretch and pulled away in the final furlong on Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby. |
Gymnast's Journey: Toddler Tumbler To Golden GirlAly Raisman, now 17, sets her athletic sights high: She hopes to star at the London Olympics.The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No TiesFootball and hockey leagues have taken steps to keep ties out of the results column.
One NHL team and two NBA teams call the Staples Center home. Now all three are in the playoffs.
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Ice To Court And Back Again At L.A.'s Staples Center
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