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Global News Blog British Open pairings: Former champions hold special place at Muirfield

British Open pairings: Over a dozen former British Open champions will take part in the world's oldest golf championship this week on the coast of Scotland.
Rembrandt van Rijn: A Dutch master remembered in a Google Doodle (+video)

Monday would have been the 407th birthday of acclaimed Dutch artist, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Google is honoring the day with one of Rembrandt's some 90 self-portraits.
MLB trade rumors: Baseball's winners and losers could be dealing soon

MLB trade rumors have several players possibly moving from their present clubs out of town. One thing about MLB trade rumors: They're just rumors until a deal is made.
Blackhawks storm back to beat Bruins for Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks were down a goal to the Boston Bruins late in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. In the closing minutes, the Blackhawks scored twice to win their second NHL championship in four years.
Stanley Cup Game 6: Blackhawks on cusp of a championship vs. Bruins (+video)

In a terrific Stanley Cup Final series, the Chicago Blackhawks are on the brink of winning their second NHL title in four years. But the Boston Bruins will be defending home ice in Game 6 Monday night.
Clippers-Celtics trade talks: Off again, on again (+video)

Celtics trade negotiations with Clippers picked back up again Wednesday. A potential Clippers Celtics trade would include current Boston head coach Doc Rivers and power forward Kevin Garnett.
Blake Griffin Lakers deal? Clippers want top billing in LA

Blake Griffin Lakers: There are reports that the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers could be trying to ship power forward Blake Griffin to the L.A. Lakers.
US Open pairings: Golf stars abound in 156-man field (+video)

US Open pairings: Tiger, check. Rory, ready. Phil, signed in. Who else might make a splash at Merion this week?
Stanley Cup Final: Blackhawks, Bruins set for NHL championship series (+video)

The Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks meet in the Stanley Cup Final, the National Hockey League's version of a championship. It's a best-of-seven series, starting Wednesday night in the Windy City.
Belmont Stakes 2013: Will it be Orb, Oxbow, or another horse?

Belmont Stakes: In the wake of tropical storm Andrea, the track will be wet. Does that favor Orb, Oxbow, or one of the other 12 horses racing Saturday on Long Island, N.Y., for the final Triple Crown race for this year.
Preakness 2013 preview: Orb hopes inside track will lead to victory

Eight other horses will try to take down Kentucky Derby winner Orb Saturday at the Preakness in Maryland.
NHL playoffs: Bruins, Rangers advance in very different Game 7 victories

The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers will continue the Stanley Cup quest after both teams won Monday night. One game featured a comeback for the ages, while the other was surprising for another reason.
Kentucky Derby 2013: 'Run for the Roses' a wide-open affair (+video)

A number of three-year-old horses entered in this year's Kentucky Derby will have an opportunity Saturday to capture the garland of roses given to the winner.
Triple Crown quiz: Test your knowledge of thoroughbred horse racing's 'Big Three'

The first Saturday in May begins a five-week stretch where a select group of thoroughbred owners and trainers try to grab that elusive trophy, signifying victories in three straight races at three different race tracks.
NFL Draft 2013: The next generation of NFL stars takes the stage

The 2013 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Masters 2013: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson looking for another green jacket

The Masters golf tournament, the season's first major event, gets started Thursday morning. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and defending champ Bubba Watson are part of another impressive field that includes Chinese teenager Tianlang Guan.
Louisville vs. Michigan: Defense is key in NCAA championship game

Louisville and Michigan are two college teams that like to run the basketball floor. They will do just that in the NCAA men's national championship game in Atlanta. But the team that plays better defense will take the title.
NCAA Final Four preview: Louisville, WSU, Mich., and Syracuse will keep things lively

The Cardinals, Shockers, Wolverines, and Orange all average right around 70 points per game this season. Depending on your team or the style of play, college basketball fans should be entertained this weekend at the Final Four.
NCAA Final Four: How much do you know?

It happens every April – the last four teams still alive in the NCAA men's basketball tournament gather in a domed stadium to determine a collegiate champion. Test your knowledge of the NCAA Final Four.
Baseball Opening Day 2013: New faces in new places

Baseball Opening Day 2013: After an opening night game, Major League Baseball opens the 2013 season with 12 games Monday across the country.