National

• A-Rod becomes youngest in baseball history to hit 500 home runs

  Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in major league history to hit 500 home runs, sending the first pitch he saw Saturday just past the foul pole in left field.

• Cleveland acquires well-traveled Lofton in trade with Texas

  Lofton returns for his third stint with the Indians.

• Blues re-sign Stempniak to three-year deal

  The St. Louis Blues avoided salary arbitration with West Seneca native Lee Stempniak by re-signing the 24-year-old forward to a US(Canadian) $7.5 million, three-year contract Wednesday.

• "Big Hurt" hits 500th career HR

  Frank Thomas becomes the 21st major leaguer to reach the career milestone.

• Hockey Hall of Fame announces 2009 Class

  Steve Yzerman's greatest accomplishment in captaining the Detroit Red Wings to the 2002 Stanley Cup might have been managing all the egos on that star-studded roster

• Ravens stomp out Dolphins

  By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back

• Kane Named Calder Trophy Finalist

  South Buffalo native one of three up for NHL rookie of the year

• Muckler out as Sens shakeup front office

  Ottawa promotes head coach Bryan Murray to general manager.

• Franchitti wins Indy 500; Andrettis denied again

  Dario Franchitti gambled on the rain and won Sunday, another bittersweet day for the Andretti family at America's richest race.

• Shining Moment Leads Kansas To Title

  So patient for 20 years, Kansas had no problem working an extra five minutes to bring a long-awaited championship back to the heartland.

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