AP - One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring.

AP - Luke Donald felt like he was on his way to a typical round at the Memorial, where he had only shot in the 60s twice in his career. Everything changed in a big way with a run of birdies that gave him an 8-under 64.

AFP - Close friends Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova set up an all-Russian final in the French Open on Thursday.

AFP - Brazilian playmaker Kaka remains an AC Milan player, despite reports from Spain he is heading for Real Madrid in a 65-million-euro deal, Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi said.

Reuters - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has enjoyed one of the most rewarding seasons of his career but he says that would count for nothing if his team fails to win the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic.

AP - Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended six games Thursday for throwing high-and-tight to Texas' Nelson Cruz earlier this week.

AP - Dinara Safina shanked shots, squandered chances, screamed profanities at herself and still won, setting up an all-Russian final at French Open.

AP - Sporting a body-hugging tank top, Dwight Howard bounded onto the press conference podium flashing his megawatt smile and muscles on muscles. Unsure where to sit, he looked at the high chair to his right, a perch he was told was reserved for Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson. Not there.

AP - Kenny Perry was needling Tiger Woods as he stood over his chip shot behind the final hole, one three-time Memorial Tournament winner dogging another.