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at 17:23 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Robinson Cano homers twice, David Phelps solid in Yankees' 7-2 win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Yankees manager Joe Girard has proved to be quite adept at lineup juggling and position shuffling during an injury plagued first two months. Still, there's one player he thinks he would be unable to do without: Robinson Cano.

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at 16:51 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Saturday's Scoreboard

Saturday's Games

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at 16:48 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Impressive qualifying run gives Will Power tentative lead in race for Indy 500 pole

INDIANAPOLIS - Australia's Will Power found extra speed during Saturday morning's practice, then posted a four-lap qualifying average of 228.844 mph to tentatively grab the Indianapolis 500 pole.

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at 16:41 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Federer to face Nadal in Italian Open final; Serena Williams aiming for 4th straight title

ROME - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts.

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at 16:40 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Host Sweden, surprising Switzerland advance to world hockey championship final

STOCKHOLM - History of some sort will be made in Sunday's final of the IIHF World Championship.

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at 15:37 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

David Beckham captains Paris Saint-Germain in last home game of his long career

PARIS - David Beckham has been named Paris Saint-Germain's captain for Saturday's game against Brest in the French League, his final home match before retiring at the end of the season.

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at 14:48 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Mauro Santambrogio wins weather-altered 14th Giro stage; Vincenzo Nibali extends overall lead

BARDONECCHIA, Italy - Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won a weather-affected and altered 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali finished second to extend his overall lead.

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at 02:20 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Bills DE Mario Williams fails in bid to mediate with former fiance over ring dispute

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

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at 01:45 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

NL Capsules

ATLANTA - Justin Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled their full-strength lineup, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Friday night.

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at 01:34 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

AL Capsules

CLEVELAND - Jason Kipnis' three-run homer in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

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at 01:33 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Friday's Scoreboard

Friday's Games

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at 01:02 on May 18, 2013, EDT.

Goalie Anthony Stolarz leads Knights over Blades in Memorial Cup opener

SASKATOON - London goalie Anthony Stolarz wasn't sure he would get into another game this season after watching Knights counterpart Jake Patterson lead the club back from a 3-1 deficit to win the Ontario Hockey League final.

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