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'Laptops may lead to impotence.' Yay. I'm buying my daughter's boyfriend an Apple MacBook first thing tomorrow morning.

PHOENIX (AP) — Even down six runs after six innings, the Arizona Diamondbacks thought they would find a way to win. This time, their rally came up a bit short. "You'd like to win them all but we didn't today," manager Kirk Gibson said following the Diamondbacks' 7-6 loss to the San Diego...

The next time you're washing yourself and complain that the water temperature isn't to your liking, think how it was for the...

In 1845, two ill-fated British ships headed for the Canadian Arctic in the hope of discovering the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. More than two decades later, the nearly complete skeleton of one of the explorers was recovered from a shallow, stone-covered grave on King William Island in...

Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington is under doctor's orders to refrain from performing. -- Linkin Park canceled its Thursday night show in Washington, D.C., after the group's lead singer fell ill, the band said on its website. "Lead vocalist Chester Bennington is ill and under...

Meszaros, Boucher lead Flyers over Stars AP – Sat Feb 5, 10:32 pm ET AP PHILADELPHIA - Andrej Meszaros and Darroll Powe each scored on long-distance wrist shots, and Brian Boucher stopped 30 shots to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Saturday night. Full Story »

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Timberwolves AP – Wed Feb 2, 10:27 pm ET AP MINNEAPOLIS - Rudy Gay had 22 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, and Zach Randolph added 23 points and 13 boards to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 102-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on...

Plekanec, Gionta lead Canadiens over Panthers 3-2 AP – Wed Feb 2, 10:31 pm ET AP MONTREAL - Tomas Plekanec and Brian Gionta scored third-period goals and Alex Auld made 33 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Full Story »:dirol:

CHICAGO – Derrick Rose scored 29 points and Carlos Boozer added 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 95-82 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Luol Deng added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who have won seven straight home games. The Bulls erased...

CALGARY, Alberta - Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen scored second-period goals to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night :dirol:

LOS ANGELES – Kevin Martin scored 28 points, including four free throws in the final 16 seconds, and the Houston Rockets nearly blew an 18-point lead in the second half to the stubborn Los Angeles Clippers before beating them 97-92 for their fourth straight victory. Luis Scola added 22 points...

Pettersen hangs on for 1-shot Ochoa lead GUADALAJARA, Mexico, -- Suzann Pettersen overcame shaky play late in the round Saturday to post a one-shot lead after three rounds at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Despite bogeying two of her last four holes, Pettersen shot a 3-under 69 to finish 54...

Scott retains Singapore Open lead SINGAPORE, -- Adam Scott, looking to regain the title he won in 2005 and 2006, holds a 1-stroke lead after Saturday's play at the European Tour's Singapore Open. Scott had a 2-under-par 69 in the third round and is at 14-under 199 after 54 holes. He's just...

Mediate gets 3rd eagle, holds Frys lead SAN MARTIN, Calif., -- Rocco Mediate notched an eagle for the third straight round Saturday, holding on to his three-stroke lead after 54 holes of the Frys.com Open. Mediate fired a 4-under-par 67, finishing at 17-under 196. He eagled the par-5...

Laird charges to 3-stroke Barclays lead PARAMUS, N.J., -- Martin Laird fired a 6-under-par 65 Saturday to establish a three-stroke lead after three rounds of The Barclays. Laird ended the day at 12-under 201, three clear of second-round leader Jason Day and Dustin Johnson, playing for the...

Langer's 63 good for 1-shot Boeing lead SNOQUALMIE, Wash., -- Bernhard Langer, seeking his fifth title of the year, carded a 9-under 63 Saturday for a one-stroke lead at the Boeing Classic after two rounds. The German wrapped up two rounds at 15-under 129, three strokes better than the...

Wie keeps three-shot lead WINNIPEG, Manitoba, -- Michelle Wie finished the second round of the Canadian Women's Open the same way she started it Friday -- with a three-shot lead. Wie shot a 3-under-par 69 over the St. Charles Country Club course for a 36-hole total of 134. Jiyai Shin, ranked...

Wie makes ace in taking first-round lead WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. Michelle Wie, her day highlighted by a hole in one, shot a 7-under 65 Thursday and grabbed a three-shot lead after one round of the Canadian Women's Open. Wie, in her second year as an LPGA Tour member, came within one shot...

Atwal regains Wyndam lead after three GREENSBORO, N.C., Arjun Atwal carded a 5-under 67 Saturday and emerged as the sole leader of the Wyndham Championship after three rounds. Atwal had first place to himself after 18 holes and shared the top spot with Brandt Snedeker after two rounds. But he...

Lehman, Weibring share Tradition lead SUNRIVER, Ore., Tom Lehman rolled in a 20-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole Thursday to tie D.A. Weibring for the lead after one round of the Tradition. Lehman and Weibring both had a 5-under 67 at the Sunriver Resort Crosswater course to lead five players...