May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 LAS VEGAS – For serious poker players, it’s like Christmas and the Olympics combined. The World Series of Poker opened in Las Vegas on Monday with its first gold bracelet …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The San Antonio Spurs are used to hearing far worse from coach Gregg Popovich than his orders to get “nasty.” But the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t used to giving away …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Barry Bonds is publicly referring to himself as a convicted felon, and he’s quick to point out that conviction was never for steroid use. He appealed his obstruction of justice …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 ATLANTA – Boxer Paul Williams was paralyzed Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the Atlanta suburbs and doctors said it is unlikely he will continue his career, …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 PARIS – On the occasion of his record-tying 233rd victory in a Grand Slam match, Roger Federer was asked Monday whether he recalls which player he beat for his first …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA playoffs

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 NEW YORK – Florida heads into the NCAA tournament as college baseball’s top team. The Gators appreciate the honor, but they’re interested only in finishing No. 1 at the College …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 LOS ANGELES – Two-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor has already secured a spot in the London Games. Now she hopes to take care of some unfinished business. …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 INDIANAPOLIS – It’s rare in racing when everything aligns to create a breathtaking event, the kind that’s certain to be talked about through the years and recalled as one of …

May 29, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 Gonzaga’s Steven Halcomb capped his junior season in impressive style. The shortstop hit safely in all four of the Bulldogs’ final games, including an 11-for-16 (.688) effort in a three-game …

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May 29, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Some people yearn for approval from their spouse or maybe from their boss, but once a week it’s the approbation of the recycling truck guys that really matters. Just wondering: …

May 29, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C1 Note: On occasion in this space, adapted excerpts from the EndNotes blog substitute for the column’s usual question-and-answer format. 1

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May 29, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My sciatica is so bad I can barely walk. Please help. DEAR READER: Sciatica is a particular kind of low back pain. It’s a persistent aching or … 1

May 29, 2012 in Features on Page C2 Dear Annie: My sister-in-law, “Kate,” has a son who is a year older than mine. For my husband’s sake, every time Kate comes to town, I tell her she’s welcome …

May 29, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C3 New listings Introduction to Herbal Medicine Making (Part 1 of 3) – In this first class of the series, Becky Kemery and David Kirchlof of Medicine Circle Eco-Retreat will be …

May 29, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C3 Q. My husband is a physician. When I told him about the “mustard cure” for leg cramps, he laughed it off as just another old wives’ tale. Then when he …