Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 22:04:49 -0700 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:04:49 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Chargers-Land-Dwight-Freeney-208020511.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:21:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/freeney-eli.jpg
Pro Bowler Agrees To 2-Year Deal

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Hats-Juleps-and-Horses-Scenes-From-the-Kentucky-Derby-206113061.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:56:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/oxbow-wins-2-169012495.jpg
Celebrities and race fans alike arrived for the 138th Preakness Stakes race. Click to see scenes from the day - and from the Kentucky Derby.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Preakness-Stakes-Triple-Crown-Orb-208011941.html Sat, 18 May 2013 20:53:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-AP473202924331.jpg
History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

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Burch Smith Impresses Again

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Dwyane-Wade-Grants-Girls-Wish-Shows-Up-At-Her-Senior-Prom-207967201.html Sat, 18 May 2013 09:34:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Nicole+Muxo+with+Dwyane+Wade.jpg
The NBA superstar showed up at Nicole Muxo's prom on Friday.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/arielle-martin-bmx-us-olympics-national-championship-207954301.html Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ariellemartin.jpg
BMX racer Arielle Martin is making a quiet comeback after her near-fatal injury right before the Olympic Games.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/NATL-All-Eyes-on-Orb-at-138th-Preakness-Stakes-207873501.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-168044956_10.jpg
All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/NATL-NY-COPY-New-York-Jets-NFL-Football-Running-Back-Mike-Goodson-Arrest-Drugs-Guns-207911581.html Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/mike+goodson+jets.jpg
Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested in New Jersey after state police responding to a 911 call found a loaded gun and marijuana in the SUV he was riding in early Friday, authorities said.

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Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Eagles-Player-Unloads-on-IRS-Photo-Sign-Instagram-Stunt-207861571.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:02:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Evan+Mathis+IRS+Thumb.jpg
Eagles starting offensive lineman Evan Mathis has never strayed far from controversy even calling fans "idiots" for wanting former Eagles coach Andy Reid fired. This time Mathis’ anger was geared towards...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Chargers-Add-Another-Linebacker-207817121.html Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*122/133991418.jpg
No, Not Dwight Freeney

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Preakness-Post-Orb-Goldencents-Triple-Crown-207755481.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-168045051_10.jpg
For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/sports/Celadrin-Tigerettes-Play-Ball/207760881 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Celadrin_Tigerettes_722x406_30498883526.jpg
From the basketball court to the red carpet, the tigerettes shoot for a 20th golden year.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/sports/Eric-Weddles-Son-Steals-Show/207696571 Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Eric-Weddle-Son-Gaige.jpg
San Diego Charger's Safety, Eric Weddle stopped by our studio to promote his new book "No Excuses, No Regrets" but his 3-year-old son Gaige stole the show. This clip shows parts of Jim...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Feast-or-Famine-207658211.html Thu, 16 May 2013 09:04:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/168806948.jpg
The Padres won 8-4 to take both games in Baltimore. Of the thirteen series they have played in 2013 eight have been sweeps.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/SDSU-Hires-New-Womens-Basketball-Head-Coach-Stacie-Terry-207636201.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:44:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/StacieTerry.jpg
There’s a new face on the San Diego State women’s basketball team: newly-hired head coach Stacie Terry.

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O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison sentence.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Melvin-Ingram-ACL-Chargers-Linebacker-Dwight-Freeney-San-Diego-207557571.html Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Melvin-Ingram-143446608.jpg
Chargers to talk with one of the two most accomplished veteran pass rushers left on the free-agent market.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Preakness-Security-Policies-Ban-Beverages-in-the-Infield-207545751.html Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:23 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/smarty-jones.jpg
A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/NATL-World-Wrestlers-to-Face-Off-in-Grand-Central-Terminal-207537521.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/wrestle-watch-AP529651263394.jpg
Wrestlers from the world's top teams -- Russia, the U.S. and Iran -- faced off in the iconic train station's Vanderbilt Hall for Rumble on the Rails, an event aimed at raising funds for a New York...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Orb-Trainer-Derby-Worth-the-Wait-207533661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/shug-orb.jpg
Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Chuck-Muncie-San-Diego-Chargers-Death-Heart-Attack-207376941.html Tue, 14 May 2013 22:35:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/207*120/AP0909030446680.jpg
Former Chargers running back, Chuck Muncie, has died at the age of 60, according to NBC Sports.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Camden-Yards-Comeback-207484891.html Wed, 15 May 2013 07:28:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Padres-Denorfia-167090618.jpg
The Padres scored two runs in the ninth inning to beat the Orioles 3-2.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/OJ-Simpson-Robbery-Kidnapping-Court-Case-207369731.html Tue, 14 May 2013 18:05:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/simpson-court-may13.jpg
A former OJ Simpson defense attorney testified that he wanted to put the former NFL Hall of Fame running back on the stand during a trial that ended with his conviction on robbery and kidnapping...

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NBC 7's Sports Director and former San Diego Chargers Jim Laslavic remembers Chuck Muncie and the moment when the former running back decided to turn his life around.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Chargers-Line-In-Flux-207294551.html Mon, 13 May 2013 16:24:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/170*120/168523019.jpg
4 Of 5 Spots Feature New Players

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Amgen-Tour-of-California-Starts-in-Escondido-207225921.html Mon, 13 May 2013 09:48:02 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Amgen-Escondido-5122013.jpg
The Amgen Tour of California launched in Escondido on Sunday, May 2013.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Derby-Winner-Orb-Impresses-with-Workout-at-Belmont--207219911.html Mon, 13 May 2013 11:26:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-168044956_10.jpg
Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/sports/Amgen_-Cyclists,-Costumes-and-Cowbells/207217811 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:12 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Amgen-Escondido-5122013_2.jpg
The Amgen Tour of California -- featuring some of the world's top cyclists is under way. The first stage started and ended Sunday in Escondido. NBC 7's Todd Strain reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/sports/San-Diegos-a-Cycling-Town/207203901 Mon, 13 May 2013 08:50:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Amgen-Escondido-5122013.jpg
Fans turned out to cheer on the racers for Amgen's Tour of California May 12, 2013.

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Large groups of spectators gathered along Grand Avenue near Broadway in Escondido all to make sure their favorite cyclists heard their cheers. NBC 7's Brandi Powell reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/sports/Healing-Through-Baseball/207142941 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:03:01 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/051213+West+Baseball.jpg
NBC 5's Pat Doney and photojournalist Noah Bullard shows how West High School turns to baseball following the deadly explosion.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Top_Sports_Photos.html Mon, 13 May 2013 04:46:59 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/tiger-woods-wins-may.jpg
See extraordinary pictures from the world of sports.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Padres-Swept-in-Tampa-207151511.html Mon, 13 May 2013 09:09:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cabera_brokenbat.jpg
The Padres managed just two runs on six hits, losing 4-2 to the Rays in Tampa Bay.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/2013-Amgen-Tour-of-California-Draws-Crowd-Escondido-207131361.html Sun, 12 May 2013 21:23:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/AMGENCrowds_0512.jpg
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California kicked off in downtown Escondido on Sunday, drawing a massive crowd of cheering spectators.

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