RECENT SPORTS NEWS

• Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

  May 23, 2013

  BOSTON (AP) - Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.

• Rangers scratch Richards for pivotal Game 4

  May 23, 2013

  NEW YORK (AP) - Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York faced elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Bruins.

• Nadal favored, but not seeded No. 1 at French Open

  May 23, 2013

  PARIS (AP) - Used to be the French Open was the scene for clay-court specialists and surprise champions.

• Bell ready to make impact in crowded backfield

  May 23, 2013

  PITTSBURGH (AP) - Le'Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.

• David Beckham bids au revoir to soccer

  May 23, 2013

  PARIS (AP) - David Beckham might bid adieu to soccer Sunday from the bench.

• Penguins looking to close out Senators in Game 5

  May 23, 2013

  PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn't sure his team can win three straight games against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

• AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

  May 23, 2013

  LONDON (AP) - Wrestling's governing body has ``reacted well'' and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

• Kenseth looks to continue winning ways

  May 23, 2013

  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.

• Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

  May 23, 2013

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.

• New Bills defense geared to create confusion

  May 23, 2013

  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Emphasizing surprise and versatility, Buffalo Bills first-year defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is unveiling a new scheme designed to keep opponents guessing.