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PARIS (AP) -- A look at 10 of the top topics at the French Open, the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Sunday and ends June 9:...

After Manager Don Mattingly calls him out and benches him, the often-volatile Ethier is even-keeled, saying he is disappointed Mattingly didn't address his concerns directly to him. Now Wednesday was an interesting little day, no?

Cristian Roldan's accomplishments at El Rancho High earn him Gatorade national player of the year honors. He declined chances to play in academy club programs, and says he is fine with his choice as he prepares to play college soccer at Washington. Every once in a while, a high school athlete comes along with the kind of character, commitment and talent to make himself a standout in his community.

Jarome Iginla and James Neal score twice as Pittsburgh takes a 3-1 series lead over Ottawa. Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

In previous playoff games last year and this year, the Kings had been able to halt the opposition's dominant player. Not so Tuesday night. The one thing at which the Kings had been so skilled during their run to the Stanley Cup last year and this current postseason was not letting the opposition's best player beat them.

UCLA hurdler's parents, Donn Thompson and Lori Smith-Thompson, also excelled in the sport. Turquoise Thompson, UCLA's explosive hurdler, hasn't always had a say in things.

Offense begins to click as Angels win fourth in a row, with C.J. Wilson as beneficiary. Offense begins to click as Angels win fourth in a row, with C.J. Wilson as beneficiary.

Hyun-Jin Ryu pitches into the eighth inning for the first time.

Sophomore, 15, eclipses long-standing marks in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at City Section track and field championships. Frozen yogurt. That's the reward 15-year-old sophomore Marissa Williams of Palisades plans to give herself after turning in the greatest performance by a girls' distance runner in City Section history Wednesday night at the City track and field championships at Birmingham.

LeBron James scores game-winning layup as the clock expires in overtime for 103-102 win. LeBron James scores game-winning layup as the clock expires in overtime for 103-102 win.

There are many possibilities for Clippers' opening, but no guarantees they will get a championship from change. There are many possibilities for Clippers' opening, but no guarantees they will get a championship from change.

Right-hander gives up one run and six hits over 5 2/3 innings in an extended spring-training game in Arizona. He could return to Angels' rotation next week.

Manager implies the team lacks mental toughness, and he benches Andre Ethier, going with a lineup 'that I feel is going to fight.' Manager implies the team lacks mental toughness, and he benches Andre Ethier, going with a lineup 'that I feel is going to fight.'

Coach Darryl Sutter rearranges lines at practice in an effort to spark the offense for Game 5 of playoff series against San Jose on Thursday at Staples Center. Coach Darryl Sutter rearranges lines at practice in an effort to spark the offense for Game 5 of playoff series against San Jose on Thursday at Staples Center.

When the Angels were struggling through a particularly punchless period last month, Albert Pujols warned the rest of the American League that the team wouldn't stay dormant for long. And when it awoke, he promised, it would be with a vengeance.

San Antonio was up 2-0 against Oklahoma City in 2012 conference finals before the Thunder swept the next four games. Series goes to Memphis, where Grizzlies have won 19 of last 20. San Antonio was up 2-0 against Oklahoma City in 2012 conference finals before the Thunder swept the next four games. Series goes to Memphis, where Grizzlies have won 19 of last 20.

Crabtree, the 49ers' leading receiver last season, was injured during a seven-on-seven drill in an organized team activity on Tuesday. Coach Jim Harbaugh does not anticipate that Crabtree will miss the entire season. San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree has had surgery to repair a torn right Achilles' tendon.

Right-hander has irritation in his pitching elbow. Phillies' Chase Utley to have an MRI exam. Milwaukee right-hander Kyle Lohse will miss his next scheduled turn in the Brewers' rotation because of irritation in his pitching elbow.

UCLA hurdler's parents, Donn Thompson and Lori Smith-Thompson, also excelled in the sport. UCLA hurdler's parents, Donn Thompson and Lori Smith-Thompson, also excelled in the sport.

Hildebrand made no excuses after hitting the wall in an unforgettable Indy 500 finish as a rookie in 2011. He won some fans with his candor; now he just wants to win the race. Hildebrand made no excuses after hitting the wall in an unforgettable Indy 500 finish as a rookie in 2011. He won some fans with his candor; now he just wants to win the race.

The Dodgers manager in recent days has cast so much blame on his players and, implicitly, on the team's front office that he must suspect his time with the club is nearing an end. If the Dodgers’ owners have not already decided to fire Don Mattingly, the manager all but fired himself on Wednesday.

Mattingly benches Ethier, saying he wanted to field a lineup "that's going to fight and compete the whole day." Mattingly benches Ethier, saying he wanted to field a lineup "that's going to fight and compete the whole day."

Former Portland Trail Blazers Coach Nate McMillan has emerged as a potential candidate, said several NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation. Former Portland Trail Blazers Coach Nate McMillan has emerged as a potential candidate, said several NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation.

No. 1 golfer in the world reacts after Garcia says he would invite him over for fried chicken. No. 1 golfer in the world reacts after Garcia says he would invite him over for fried chicken.

Kevin Ryder of KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' morning show fills in as a guest on the Kings' Twitter account, with embarrassing results for the team. Kevin Ryder of KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' morning show fills in as a guest on the Kings' Twitter account, with embarrassing results for the team.

Orlando Magic has the No. 2 pick, and the Washington Wizards are in the No. 3 spot. NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.

Right-handed ace, sidelined because of a fractured left elbow, is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday with the outcome dictating the next move by the club. Right-handed ace, sidelined because of a fractured left elbow, is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday with the outcome dictating the next move by the club.

Vinny Del Negro led the Clippers to their first Pacific Division title, but the team lost to Memphis in the playoffs. Possible replacements include Byron Scott and Brian Shaw. Vinny Del Negro led the Clippers to their first Pacific Division title, but the team lost to Memphis in the playoffs. Possible replacements include Byron Scott and Brian Shaw.

The Kings went 16-4 in magical run to 2012 Stanley Cup. They've already lost four times in 10 playoff games this year. And road could get even bumpier from here out. The Kings went 16-4 in magical run to 2012 Stanley Cup. They've already lost four times in 10 playoff games this year. And road could get even bumpier from here out.

San Jose dominates early in 2-1 victory. Mike Richards scores the only goal for Kings, but he admits to being embarrassed. San Jose dominates early in 2-1 victory. Mike Richards scores the only goal for Kings, but he admits to being embarrassed.