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TOP SPORTS HEADLINES - ESPN
	Palmer: Birdman's redemption bittersweet for his mother Chris Andersen is back in the NBA after a two-year suspension, but it's all bittersweet for his mother, writes Chris Palmer. Former confidant says Mayo took gifts at USC Former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo, a projected lottery pick in this year's NBA draft, received thousands of dollars in cash, clothes and other benefits that appear to violate NCAA rules, a four-month ESPN Outside the Lines investigation has revealed. Nelson guarantees Magic will prevail in Game 5 His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday. Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he didn't feel he deserved to pitch the ninth anymore. Talbot to return to Penguins lineup for Game 2 Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will make minor adjustments to their lineups for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference final series Sunday night in Pittsburgh. D'Antoni accepting Knicks' coaching offer Mike D'Antoni has reportedly accepted an offer to coach the Knicks. A's activate right-hander Harden from disabled list The Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list to make Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers, his first since April 2. Diamondbacks, Cubs hold out Big Unit, Zambrano Forget about the big matchup between Big Z and the Big Unit. In-progress: Leaders face windy day at Sawgrass Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Sorenstam cruises to Michelob Ultra Open crown Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa. Ferrari's Massa brings home 7th F1 win in Turkey Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix from the pole position for the third year in a row on Sunday after an enthralling tactical battle with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton. Ex-O.J. friend: Simpson admitted killing his wife A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted. Djokovic gets best of Wawrinka for Rome title Novak Djokovic won the 10th title of his career, rallying Sunday to defeat unseeded Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Rome Masters. Safina continues with upsets, takes German Open Dina Safina pulled off her third upset of a top-10 player in a week at the German Open, winning the title Sunday by defeating ninth-ranked Elena Dementieva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Kyle Busch overcomes penalty for Darlington win Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.<br/><br/> Dixon's gamble to gain Indy 500 pole works out Scott Dixon withdrew an earlier qualifying run and took the provisional pole with just over two hours remaining on the first of four days of time trials for the Indianapolis 500. Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is reportedly close to agreeing to a six-year, $70 million contract extension with the Florida Marlins, according to media reports. ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/ESPN">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>

MLB - ESPN
	Neel: The Unsung All-Stars They're not big names by any stretch, but these are Eric Neel's stars of the baseball season thus far. Story Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he didn't feel he deserved to pitch the ninth anymore. A's activate right-hander Harden from disabled list The Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list to make Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers, his first since April 2. First-place Marlins grab seventh straight victory Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Diamondbacks, Cubs hold out Big Unit, Zambrano Forget about the big matchup between Big Z and the Big Unit. Rain prevents Jeter from hitting cleanup for Yanks Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is reportedly close to agreeing to a six-year, $70 million contract extension with the Florida Marlins, according to media reports. Blue Jays' Wells out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is out six to eight weeks with a broken left wrist M's Sexson has suspension reduced to five games Richie Sexson's suspension for charging the mound in Seattle's 5-0 loss to Texas on Thursday was reduced from six games to five. A-Rod progressing, may rejoin team by next week Alex Rodriguez is making progress in his rehab from a strained right quadriceps, and the third baseman could rejoin New York Yankees late next week. Rattled Isringhausen removed as Cardinals' closer After blowing his major league leading fifth save on Friday night in a 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cardinals' embattled reliever Jason Isringhausen will no longer close games, manager Tony La Russa said Saturday. Cintron called back up to big leagues with Orioles The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of infielder Alex Cintron from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and optioned right-hander Bob McCroy to their top farm club. Braves' Smoltz hopes to resume throwing Sunday John Smoltz hopes to persuade the Braves' medical staff to allow him to resume throwing as early as Sunday.<br/><br/> Angels put Figgins on 15-day DL, call up Morales The Los Angeles Angels placed infielder Chone Figgins on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 4, with a strained right hamstring after losing 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. Twins' Neshek has ligament tear, is out for season The Minnesota Twins placed right-handed setup man Pat Neshek on the 15-day disabled list Friday, after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in the sidearmer's elbow. Padres release former All-Star outfielder Edmonds Center fielder Jim Edmonds has been released by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 and he struggled to track down fly balls he once easily caught. ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/MLB">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>

NASCAR & MOTORSPORTS - ESPN
	Kyle Busch overcomes penalty for Darlington win Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.<br/><br/> Johnson wrecks twice at newly repaved Darlington Jimmie Johnson will qualify in a backup car for Saturday's Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway after wrecking twice during Friday's practices. Gordon: NASCAR needs to look at rear housing Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon would like NASCAR to look into the way Roush Fenway Racing is adjusting the rear housing on Carl Edwards' car to create a competitive advantage. New surface yields speed at Darlington Raceway With speeds more than 10 mph faster on the newly resurfaced track than they were on the first day of practice a year ago drivers had to negotiate the tight turns at Darlington more than ever.<br/><br/> NASCAR: Electrical fire caused fatal plane crash NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim. Mission at testing turns into exercise to catch Carl Crew chiefs and engineers are taking the yawn out of Sprint Cup testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway and putting in the yaw in an attempt to catch Carl Edwards. Hamlin avoids more penalties after tire incident Denny Hamlin won't be further penalized for intentionally bringing out a late caution in Saturday night's race at Richmond International Raceway even though there is precedence for it. Busch-Junior wreck: Hard racing, no hard feelings Kyle Busch agreed with Earnhardt that Saturday's wreck at Richmond, which kept Busch from winning his third race of the year and Earnhardt from ending a two-year losing streak, was the result of hard racing. Sources: Labonte agrees to extension with Petty Bobby Labonte has reached an agreement to remain in the No. 43 car at Petty Enterprises after this season, sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.<br/><br/> NASCAR investigates changing drug-testing policy NASCAR president Brian France has appointed a group of company officials to an interim committee that will study the sport's drug policy, vice president of communications Jim Hunter said Friday. Edwards agrees to extension with Roush Fenway Carl Edwards has taken himself off the free agent market, agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him at Roush Fenway Racing. Dale Jr. brushes off Gossage's 100K IndyCar offer Dale Earnhardt Jr. brushed off Eddie Gossage's offer of $100,000 to drive in the IndyCar series race at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7. Gordon, Earnhardt patch up Dega drafting spat Dale Earnhardt Jr. admits his 71-race losing streak played a role in his decision not to help teammate Jeff Gordon in the final stages of the April 27 race at Talladega. Biffle totally intent on extending future with Roush Greg Biffle isn't interested in entertaining offers from other Sprint Cup organizations outside of Roush Fenway Racing, much less signing with them. Slumping economy stalls usual sellout at Richmond That tickets for the Sprint Cup race in Richmond remain available 24 hours before Saturday's race reinforces fears that rising gas prices and tough economic times are keeping fans away. Pettys visit paralyzed veterans at VA hospital The smiles on the faces of the veterans in wheelchairs were unmistakably broad as they posed for pictures with Richard Petty. But the smiles coming from Petty and son Kyle were just as wide as they paid a visit to McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/NASCAR">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>