National Sports

James, Allen big in fourth quarter as Heat force Game 7

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

Chivas USA youth player Chaves dies

CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Julio Chavez, a defender and captain of Chivas USA's Under-18 team, has died in an auto accident. He was 19.

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Padres farmhand Tate reports to extended spring

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Padres say minor league outfielder Donavan Tate has reported to extended spring training in Arizona.

Beasley's absence forces US lineup changes

SANDY, Utah (AP) -- U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann has made a few key changes in the midfield and backfield for Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier against Honduras in Utah.

Giants expect Sandoval to begin rehab games Friday

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is expected to begin a rehabilitation assignment in the minors on Friday.

Red Sox put RHP Buchholz on disabled list

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have put pitcher Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained neck.

Orioles call up Ishikawa, Britton

DETROIT (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of infielder Travis Ishikawa from Triple-A Norfolk and put right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the paternity list.

Pareja, Thomas suspended for 1 game

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) -- Colorado Rapids coach Oscar Pareja and defender Hendry Thomas have been suspended one game by MLS for their actions against San Jose last week.

Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop.

Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) -- Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.

Minnesota G Banham has successful surgery on knees

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota junior captain Rachel Banham has undergone successful surgery for patellar tendonitis in both knees.

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery.

D-Backs sign first-round draft pick Shipley

PHOENIX (AP) -- First-round draft pick Braden Shipley has signed a $2.25 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Lolo Jones' attempt at humor backfires

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Lolo Jones' attempt at humor in a video that's gone viral received a chilly reception from some members of the bobsledding community.