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Sports 'A mental beat down;' NFL rookie camps wrap up Sunday

By ARNIE STAPLETON,AP Pro Football Writer Published: May 12, 2013 at 8:17 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM PDT

Twenty-three teams wrapped up their three-day rookie camps Sunday. The others held theirs last week.

Sports Maloofs, Hansen strike deal to keep Seattle in hunt for NBA team

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: May 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM PDT Last Updated: May 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM PDT

If the NBA Board of Governors denies the pending sale and relocation of the Sacramento Kings, the Seattle group seeking to purchase the franchise has a backup deal with the Maloof family.

Sports Seahawks hope Hill and Williams can add depth

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: May 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM PDT Last Updated: May 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM PDT

It shouldn't be a surprise that Jordan Hill and Jesse Williams are roommates during the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp.

Sports Kyle Long has school to wrap up before Bears career

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT

Chicago Bears draft picks have plenty of obstacles to overcome in the next few months while trying to fit onto the roster.

Sports Barner impresses Panthers coaches

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM PDT

Running back Kenjon Barner plans to use being chosen in the sixth round of last month's NFL draft as motivation heading into his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers.

Sports Timberwolves waive Brandon Roy

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 2:26 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 2:26 PM PDT

Brandon Roy gave it everything he had to try to resurrect a playing career derailed by chronic knee problems.

Sports Chris Hansen ups bid for Sacramento Kings to $625 million (Video)

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: May 10, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM PDT

If this is Chris Hansen's final salvo in his attempt to purchase the Sacramento Kings, it's coming with an additional $75 million price tag to what already could be the richest franchise sale in NBA history.

Sports Seahawks DL Greg Scruggs has ACL surgery

By Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 9:49 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM PDT

The Seattle Seahawks have likely lost defensive lineman Greg Scruggs for the 2013 season after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Sports Hernandez tops Burnett, Mariners trip Pirates 2-1 (Photo Gallery)

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Published: May 9, 2013 at 8:50 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 8:50 AM PDT

Felix Hernandez scattered six hits and Jesus Montero broke a tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning off A.J. Burnett to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Wednesday.

Sports 49ers reach stadium naming rights deal with Levi's

By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM PDT

The San Francisco 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. have reached an agreement for a $220 million, 20-year naming rights deal for the team's future stadium in Santa Clara.

Sports Pirates beat Mariners 4-1 behind Jeanmar Gomez

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Published: May 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM PDT

Jeanmar Gomez pitched five shutout innings while making a surprise spot start and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Sports Jaguars sign former Seahawks CB Trufant

By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to revamp their secondary, signing free agent cornerback Marcus Trufant and reuniting him with coach Gus Bradley.

Sports Saunders roughed up on road again as Mariners lose

By IAN HARRISON, Associated Press Published: May 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM PDT

Blue Jays beat Seattle in Toronto Sunday, 10-2 to avoid sweep

Sports Former Duck Cliff Harris arrested for domestic harassment

By KVAL News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM PDT Last Updated: May 5, 2013 at 10:47 PM PDT

Former Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was arrested for domestic harassment Friday night after police said he was fighting with his girlfriend outside a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.

Sports Mayweather marvelous in easy win

By Associated Press Published: May 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM PDT Last Updated: May 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM PDT

Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought as if he had never left the ring, coming back from a year's absence Saturday night to win a unanimous 12-round decision over Robert Guerrero in their welterweight title fight.