Scoreboard Roundup - 6/19/13

Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 4:  Chicago Blackhawks 6 - Boston Bruins 5 OT (Series tied, 2-2)

MLB: New York Yankees 6 (39-31) – Los Angeles Dodgers 4 (29-40) Game One

Los Angeles Dodgers 6 (30-40) – New York Yankees 0 (39-32) Game Two

Cleveland Indians 6 (36-35) – Kansas City Royals 3 (34-36)

Tampa Bay Rays 6 (37-35) – Boston Red Sox 2 (44-30)

Toronto Blue Jays 5 (35-36) – Colorado Rockies 2 (37-36)

Baltimore Orioles 13 (42-31) – Detroit Tigers 3 (39-31)

Washington Nationals 6 (35-36) – Philadelphia Phillies 2 (35-38) 11 Innings

Atlanta Braves 5 (43-30) – New York Mets 3 (27-41)

Arizona Diamondbacks 3 (39-33) – Miami Marlins 1 (22-49)

San Francisco Giants 4 (37-34) – San Diego Padres 2 (36-36)

Los Angeles Angels 1 (32-40) - Seattle Mariners 0 (32-41)

Milwaukee Brewers 3 (29-41) - Houston Astros 1 (27-46)

Minnesota Twins 7 (32-36) - Chicago White Sox 4 (29-40)

Texas Rangers 9 (40-32) - Oakland Athletics 4 (43-31)

St. Louis Cardinals 4 (46-26) - Chicago Cubs 1 (29-41)

Cincinnati Reds 2 (44-29) - Pittsburgh Pirates 1 (42-30) 13 Innings

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Tiger Woods Out Until British Open

Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Tiger Woods announced on Wednesday that he will not be competing until next month’s British Open due to soreness in his left elbow. Woods will skip next week’s AT&T National at Congressional, where he is the defending champion.

"I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain," Woods said on his website. "I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I'll be ready to go for the British Open, and I'm looking forward to playing at Muirfield.”

Woods had a dismal performance at this past weekend’s U.S. Open, finishing tied for 32nd, 12 strokes behind winner Justin Rose.

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Funeral Services Held for NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler

Geoff Burke/Getty Images(CORNELIUS, N.C.) -- Funeral services were held on Wednesday for NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, who was killed last week during a race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.

Sprint Cup drivers Kasey Kahne, Brad Keselowski, and Greg Biffle were among the more than 800 people in attendances to pay their respect during the hour-long service.

During his career in stock car racing, Leffler won two titles on the Nationwide series and one race in the Camping World Truck Series.

Leffler was 37.

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Serena Williams Apologizes for Steubenville Rape Remarks

MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Serena Williams is apologizing for off-the-cuff remarks she made during an interview with Rolling Stone about the 16-year-old victim of the Steubenville sexual assault case, in which two high school football players were sent to jail.

“I am currently reaching out to the girl’s family to let her know that I am deeply sorry for what was written in the Rolling Stone article. What was written — what I supposedly said — is insensitive and hurtful, and I by no means would say or insinuate that she was at all to blame,” Williams said in a statement to ABC’s Good Morning America.

“What happened in Steubenville was a real shock for me. I was deeply saddened. For someone to be raped, and at only sixteen, is such a horrible tragedy! For both families involved — that of the rape victim and of the accused,” Williams wrote.

“I have fought all of my career for women’s equality, women’s equal rights, respect in their fields — anything I could do to support women I have done,” she added. “My prayers and support always goes out to the rape victim. In this case, most especially, to an innocent 16 year old child.”

Williams’ remarks, published in the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine fresh off her win at the French Open, drew widespread criticism after they were picked up by sports news website Deadspin.com.

Williams and the magazine interviewer were watching television when a news segment on the Ohio case aired. She said the 16-year-old victim “put herself in that position.”

“Do you think it was fair, what they got? They did something stupid, but I don’t know. I’m not blaming the girl…but if you’re a 16-year-old and you’re drunk like that, your parents should teach you: Don’t take drinks from other people,” Williams said during the interview with Rolling Stone contributor Stephen Rodrick.

“She’s lucky…she shouldn’t have put herself in that position, unless they slipped her something, then that’s different,” she added.

Two Steubenville, Ohio, high school football players, Trent Mays and Ma’Lik Richmond were convicted of sexually assaulting the 16-year-old in March.

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Greg Biffle Ready for Sonoma

Todd Warshaw/Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- Fresh off his win at Michigan, Greg Biffle is looking forward to racing this weekend at Sonoma.

"We are coming off a big win for us in Michigan and I’m looking forward to Sonoma," Biffle said on Tuesday.  "I love road racing. As long as I can keep it on the track, keep the transmission in it and the brakes on it, I think we’ll have a top-five finish or even a chance at the win. I’m looking forward to getting to Sonoma and having some fun."

Biffle sits in eighth in the Sprint Cup points standings and has two top-five and four top-10 finishes at the Sonoma track. He has started at Sonoma 10 times in the Sprint Cup series and has three top five finishes this season.

"After our win at Michigan we are looking to carry that momentum into Sonoma. This weekend is a good change of pace from the short tracks and ovals we’ve been at.  Sonoma is a track with an abrasive surface. It’s hard on tires, which makes for different strategies during the race. Tire management and race management will determine the winner," Biffle's Crew Chief Matt Puccia said.

Biffle finished in seventh last year at the Sonoma track.

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Campbell Returns to Bruins

Steve Babineau/NHL(BOSTON) -- Boston Bruins forward Gregory Campbell returned to the locker room on Tuesday almost two weeks after breaking his right leg while blocking a shot.

"I feel good," Campbell said Tuesday. "I mean, it's been eight or nine days. I had the surgery a week ago Monday. Obviously, naturally you have that progression where there's a little bit of pain coming out of surgery. But everybody did a great job, treated me extremely well. The pain subsided very quickly. There's not much I can do at this point, just kind of let it heal."

The injury occurred June 5 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Penguins, but Campbell was in high spirits. He was asked how it feels to be watching his team play in the Stanley Cup Finals, up 2-1 in the series to the Blackhawks.

"I'm extremely proud of my teammates and fortunate to be here, fortunate to have been part of the run that I was on. Now I'm cheering them on pretty loudly," he said.

Campbell is expected to be ready for Bruins training camp.

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Red Wings Reach Deal with Pavel Datsyuk

Kirk Irwin/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- Pavel Datsyuk will be staying in Detroit. The Red Wings and Datsyuk agreed on a three-year contract Tuesday.

The extension is worth $22.5 million total, according to ESPN.com.  Datsyuk cannot sign the deal until July 5 because he is in the last year of his current contract.

"We're obviously thrilled to extend the contract of the best two-way player in the National Hockey League," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said.

"This deal ensures that Pavel will be in Detroit for the next four years. His accomplishments over the past 11 seasons demonstrate what a truly dynamic player he is. His work ethic is second to none," Holland continued.

The four-time All-Star scored 15 goals and 49 points in the 48-game shortened season.

The Red Wings were eliminated by the Blackhawks in the second round of the playoffs.

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Marian Hossa Likely to Play in Game Four

Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images (BOSTON) -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa is likely to play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night after missing Game 3 with an undisclosed injury.

"Not going to go exactly where the injury is or [when it] occurred, but I'm going to say he's likely to play," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said.

Hossa was scratched right before the start of the game, which the Blackhawks lost 2-0.

Quenneville went on to say that Hossa has an upper body injury, and that had a negative effect on the lineup. 

The 34-year-old Hossa has been one of the Blackhawks' most important players over the past four seasons, scoring 95 regular-season goals during that timespan. Hossa is tied for the team lead with 15 playoff points.

The Bruins currently hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Jozy Altidore Leads US to Third-Straight Win

ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images(SANDY, Utah) -- Jozy Altidore seems to come through when his team needs him the most.

He scored a goal in his fourth-straight international match to lead the U.S. Men's National Team to a 1-0 win over Honduras in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night. 

"We always told him from a coaching perspective that it takes a lot of hard work, it takes a lot of adjustment, it takes the right moment to be there, it takes the hunger," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. "The energy he has put in the last four or five games has been tremendous. It's not only that he scored those goals, the work he does for the team is awesome."

The United States improved to 4-1-1 and now find themselves on the verge of another World Cup berth. 

"We're trying to keep our feet on the ground, of course," U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard said after the team earned its second-consecutive shutout. "But going back over the last 15-20 years, we know what points total gets you to the World Cup. So it's been a hugely successful summer."

Honduras fell to 2-3-1 with the loss.

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Mets Pitchers Dazzle in Doubleheader Sweep of Braves

Scott Cunningham/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- If Tuesday was any indication, the future seems pretty bright for the New York Mets.

Matt Harvey took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Zack Wheeler dazzled in his first MLB start and the Mets took both games of a day/night doubleheader from the Atlanta Braves.

"I hope people saw this," said manager Terry Collins, no doubt referring to New York's long-suffering NL fans. "Certainly they're going to enjoy watching these two guys for a long time. They're going to be around."

Harvey struck out a career-high 13 batters on the way to his first victory since May 17 as the Mets edged the Braves 4-3.  Bobby Parnell closed the game out for his 10th save of the season.

Wheeler pitched six scoreless innings in the nightcap to complete the sweep.  The Mets won that game 6-1.

"I had some jitters going at first," said Wheeler after the game.  "Then I settled down a little bit, probably the fourth or fifth inning I think it was, found a rhythm, settled down, and I was able to throw all my pitches for strikes."

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