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espn.go.com — Saying he had difficulty sleeping and contemplated withdrawing from this week's European Tour event, Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods at a tour function outside of London the previous night, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place.'' Garcia, the Spanish star who has engaged in a high-profile back-and-forth spat with Woods since they were paired together during the third round of the Players Championship two weeks ago, jokingly answered a question at a European Tour players dinner Tuesday night about getting together with Woods at the U.S.

espn.go.com — Commentary Tours need to show racially insensitive comments won't be tolerated I don't know what's worse -- the fact that Sergio Garcia resorted to the tired fried chicken jab or that he dishonored a food that most people, regardless of ethnicity, think is delicious.

espn.go.com — ESPNChicago.com Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account. "After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire," Urlacher said in a statement he posted on Twitter.

scores.espn.go.com — MIAMI -- LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. James finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat -- his ninth postseason triple-double, and barely anyone noticed.

scores.espn.go.com — CHICAGO -- Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3), and the Red Sox backed Buchholz with several neat defensive plays on the way to their sixth win in eight games.

scores.espn.go.com — 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. Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis also scored for Pittsburgh, and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves.

espn.go.com — Sergio Garcia's ongoing verbal sparring with Tiger Woods continued Tuesday night in Europe with a possible racial reference for which the Spaniard later issued an apology. Garcia, who took issue with Woods for a perceived breach of golf course etiquette during the third round of The Players Championship two weeks ago, was asked in jest at a European Tour function if he would be inviting Woods to dinner during next month's U.S.

insider.espn.go.com — What a difference one offseason can make. On May 22, 2012, the Cleveland Indians found themselves atop the American League Central, sporting a surprising 23-18 record. Today, the Indians again sit in first place with an equally surprising 26-18 record. But the Indians are a completely different team in 2013.

espn.go.com — Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former Sprint Cup champion Dale Jarrett and master mechanic Maurice Petty headline the latest group of inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Dale Jarrett Wednesday joined his father Ned in the hall while Maurice becomes the fourth member of the storied Petty family to get in.

espn.go.com — Ramses Barden could be on the verge of rejoining the New York Giants. A source confirmed that Barden is expected to be at the team facility on Thursday and he could re-sign with the Giants. The New York Daily News first reported that Barden will undergo a physical and if all goes well, the 6-6 receiver is expected to return.

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espn.go.com — GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The New York Rangers face a daunting 3-0 series hole with the knowledge that never in franchise history has the team overcome such a deficit. Heading into Game 4 against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, the Rangers are trying to avoid the statistics and the past, instead narrowing their focus on the most immediate need.

espn.go.com — Buster Olney talks to Reid Ryan about his first moves in running the Astros. Plus, Jerry Crasnick on Kevin Gausman and Molly Knight on the Dodgers dysfunction.

espn.go.com — Alshon Jeffery among five players who could have big second seasons By Matt Bowen | Special to ESPN Insider During my seven years in the NFL, I saw players make the biggest gains in development going into their second seasons as pros.

insider.espn.go.com — Malik Hooker (New Castle, Pa./New Castle) is not new to football. He was just new to high school football. The 2014 athlete that exploded onto the recruiting scene a month ago played football back in eighth grade but dropped it in high school to pursue basketball.