LOS ANGELES — Jose Lima lived over the top on and off the baseball field. The free-spirited pitcher could deliver a song as well as a fastball, leaving a trail of fun and laughter known as "Lima Time" wherever he went.

The All-Star right-hander who spent 13 years in the major leagues died Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was 37.

Lima, who pitched the Dodgers to their first playoff win in 16 years in 2004, was in full cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived at his Pasadena home early Sunday morning, police said in a statement. .

The specific cause of death has not been determined.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The inaugural five members of NASCAR's new Hall of Fame were inducted in a ceremony that both honored auto racing's pioneers and celebrated the entire industry.NASCAR founder Bill France was lauded for his vision of turning unregulated beach racing into America's premiere motorsports series. His son, Bill France Jr., was remembered as tough taskmaster who poured his soul into NASCAR.Richard Petty, the seven-time champion, was credited as the sport's first superstar, while Junior Johnson was celebrated as the symbol of the sport's roots.And then there was Dale Earnhardt, the "champion's champion" who epitomized the blue collar spirit at the heart of NASCAR.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Michael Rogers of Australia won the Tour of California, overcoming several challenges in the final miles to capture a race overshadowed by Floyd Landis' accusations of doping by Lance Armstrong.

COLOGNE, Germany — The Czech Republic captured the hockey world championship, ending Russia's 27-game tournament winning streak with a 2-1 victory.