Ashes of ballerina Plisetskaya to be spread over Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — The ashes of Maya Plisetskaya, the renowned Bolshoi Theater ballerina who died this weekend, will be spread over Russia in accordance with her wishes.
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Howard helps Phils ends 5-game skid by beating Marlins 6-2
MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Howard had a pair of RBI hits and rookie Severino Gonzalez earned his first career victory to help the Philadelphia Phillies break a five-game losing streak by beating the Miami Marlins 6-2 Sunday.
Man Shot in North West Charlotte
A man was shot in West Charlotte Sunday morning, according to CMPD.
Statesville Man Arrested After Staging False Kidnapping
A man was arrested after police say that he staged a false kidnapping.
Canada beats Germany 10-0 at ice hockey worlds
PRAGUE (AP) — Canada eased to another high-scoring victory at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday by overwhelming Germany 10-0.
Rare all-female team perseveres in Volvo Ocean Race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nearly 400 women tried out for a chance to join the all-female Team SCA in this year's Volvo Ocean Race, the most prestigious offshore sailing event in the world. The team is only the fifth all-female team in the race's 40-year history.
'Avengers' sequel is second biggest US opener of all time
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The "Avengers" sequel has failed to top the record opening weekend of the first film. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" grossed a staggering $187.7 million in its first three days in theaters according to Disney estimates on Sunday, but it is a far cry from the first film's $207.4 million debut in 2012.
McIlroy moves to semifinals of Match Play
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rory McIlroy advanced to the semifinals of the Match Play Championship in a match against Paul Casey that went 22 holes in two days.
Rays place CF Jennings on 15-day DL with left knee soreness
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have placed center fielder Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled list with left knee soreness.
Mayweather-Pacquiao prizefight delayed amid high TV demand
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The most anticipated boxing fight in years has been delayed because of high pay-per-view demand causing problems for cable and satellite systems.
