Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals at the Italian Open on Friday after Flavia Pennetta retired with a right wrist problem while trailing 4-0 in the first set.

Steve Blake of the Los Angeles Lakers claims he received death threats after missing a shot at the end of Game 2. The Lakers are back at home Friday night against the surging Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ricky Romero looks to continue his dominance of the National League and help the Blue Jays avoid a 15th loss in 19 meetings with the visiting New York Mets as the teams open a three-game set Friday (7:07 p.m. ET).

Kevin Garnett, who turns 36 this weekend, will look to lead the Boston Celtics to a 3-1 series lead Friday over the decidedly more youthful Philadelphia 76ers.

Mary Spencer's Olympic hopes are now resting on an International Olympic Committee decision after he failed to be granted one of the two world championship spots set out for fighters from this part of the world.

Canada's Dylan Armstrong begins his quest to defend his Diamond League shot put title on Saturday in Shanghai, where the meet will also feature a 110m hurdles showdown between Olympic champion Jason Richardson and runner-up Liu Xiang.

The Edmonton Oilers are parting ways with head coach Tom Renney, announcing Thursday on Twitter that his contract will not be renewed.

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The New Jersey Devils are seven wins from hoisting the Stanley Cup and still not pinching themselves because their defencemen have permission to come down the wall and join the rush.

The Los Angeles Kings have received contributions from their entire playoff roster and it was Jarret Stoll's time to shine in a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 on Thursday.