5th person charged in Redskins safety's killing (AP) AP - Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor. NCAA president has 'new information' on USC's Mayo (AP) AP - Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency. Hornets beat spurs 101-79 to take 3-2 series lead (AP) AP - David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. Former center Whitley dead at 39 (AP) AP - Former NFL center Curtis Whitley, who played for three teams in the 1990s and had a history of substance use, was found dead in his trailer home in West Texas. No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately (AP) AP - Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1. Pironkova stuns top seed Ivanovic in Rome (AFP) AFP - Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova stunned top seed Ana Ivanovic in the Rome second round on Wednesday, beating the Serbian 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5 (AP) AP - Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. New indictment against Barry Bonds unsealed (AP) AP - Federal prosecutors have unveiled a revamped indictment against Barry Bonds, but the career home run leader's lawyers say nothing has changed. Smith seeking last laugh over Rangers critics (AFP) AFP - Rangers must defy the odds and their critics if they are to overcome stylish Russian side Zenit St Petersburg and lift the UEFA Cup here on Wednesday. Pistons oust Magic, reach 6th straight East finals (AP) AP - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Appeals court to consider slur in Jayson Williams case (AP) AP - The manslaughter case against former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams returns to court. Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour (AP) AP - Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure. Penguins move to brink of Cup finals with 4-1 win (AP) AP - Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold.