четверг, 30 июня 2011 г.

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What is at stake for NBA, players in labor negotiations?

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:43 AM PDT

As lockout looms, NBA and players have an afternoon of labor negotiations Thursday with hope of at least finding more common ground.


Isles deal D Ehrhoff's rights to Sabres (AP)

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 08:25 PM PDT

VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 15:  Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Gregory Campbell #11 after he scored the 3rd goal in the second period as Roberto Luongo #1, Christian Ehrhoff #5 and Alexander Edler #23 of the Vancouver Canucks look on during Game Seven of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff has a big surprise waiting for him when he wakes up at his home in Germany. Ehrhoff will learn he's with his third team in two days after the Buffalo Sabres acquired the free agent-to-be's rights Wednesday. "He's fast asleep. He doesn't know," Ehrhoff's agent, Richard Curran, told The Associated Press.


Yankees continue to roll with win over Brewers

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 11:17 PM PDT

A.J. Burnett pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Russell Martin hit a three-run homer and the Yankees kept rolling right along with a 5-2 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday night.

Clemens says McNamee lied to police about rape

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:15 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prosecutors argued Wednesday that several major league baseball players should be allowed to testify at Roger Clemens' impending criminal trial about their own drug use.

Joy never faded during Andretti's losing streak

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:02 PM PDT

Marco Andretti finally ends his 78-race IndyCar losing streak with a win at Iowa Speedway, but the joy of racing never left him

Full Tilt's offshore gambling license suspended

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 11:49 PM PDT

Casino regulators on the British Channel Islands suspended the gambling license of Full Tilt Poker, intensifying legal problems in the U.S.

Blazers extend qualifying offer to Oden

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:59 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Trail Blazers have offered former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden an $8.8 million qualifying offer to stay in Portland.

Scott Wingo steadily built a case to land top honor at CWS

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:24 PM PDT

South Carolina's Scott Wingo built his case to be most outstanding player throughout this year's College World Series

J.J. Putz, bullpen, Diamondbacks having fun in the sun

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:26 PM PDT

New GM Kevin Towers pulls pieces together to give Arizona winning feel. It starts with reliever and all-around clubhouse clown J.J. Putz.

Pierzynski's Sacrifice Fly Gives White Sox a Win

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 08:56 PM PDT


Chicago 3, Colorado 2

Mets continue offensive surge, win 16-9 (AP)

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:24 PM PDT

New York Mets ' Daniel Murphy (28) hits a two-run single against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

Ronny Paulino in the cleanup spot? Scott Hairston up with the bases loaded? No matter who is batting, the New York Mets are a good bet to score these days. Paulino and Angel Pagan had four hits apiece, and Hairston launched a three-run triple as part of another offensive barrage by the Mets, who beat the Detroit Tigers 16-9 on Wednesday night.


Surging Yanks dump Brewers for fourth straight

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:40 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Things are going so well for the New York Yankees that Jorge Posada took two trips around the bases on one home run.

Ibanez HR gives Phils 2-1 win over Sox

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:40 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Vance Worley didn't get Dustin Pedroia 's autograph. He got the former MVP's attention - and the rest of the Boston Red Sox, too.

Joe Lemire: Top 10 storylines to watch in MLB's season half

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:28 AM PDT

The Phillies and Braves are pitching at historic levels as the All-Star Game approaches. Joe Lemire examines their fast starts and nine other storylines to track in the season's second half.

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Ibanez, Worley lead Phils over Red Sox (AP)

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 07:39 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 29:  John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox appears dejected in the dugout after being pulled from the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 29, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Red Sox 2-1.  (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)

Vance Worley didn't get Dustin Pedroia's autograph. He got the former MVP's attention -- and the rest of the Boston Red Sox, too. Worley pitched seven strong innings, Raul Ibanez hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.


Nationals fall to 0-3 under Johnson (AP)

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:55 PM PDT

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 29:  Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim runs past catcher Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Washington Nationals and scores a run in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 29, 2011 in Anaheim, California.  The Angels defeated the Nationals 1-0.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Dan Haren pitched two-hit ball through 7 1-3 innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 1-0 Wednesday to sweep past Davey Johnson's new team. The 68-year-old Johnson took over the Nationals this week, returning as a major league manager for the first time since 2000. Washington had won 13 of 15 going into the series at Anaheim, with most of the wins coming before manager...


Blazers make center Greg Oden qualifying offer

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:33 PM PDT

The Trail Blazers have offered former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden an $8.8 million qualifying offer to stay in Portland.

Tito Ortiz: 'I'm fighting for my life'

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:55 PM PDT

Tito Ortiz hopes to put Ryan Bader on his back first when they get together on Saturday.

Rookie Worley fills in nicely as Phillies top Red Sox

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 08:28 PM PDT

Rookie starting pitcher Vance Worley pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Wednesday.

Ever-realistic British fans ever hopeful for Murray

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:30 AM PDT

Columnist Christine Brenna notes how Andy Murray has British fans at Wimbledon excited again.


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2009 No. 2 pick Dustin Ackley debuts, performs

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:55 PM PDT

The Mariners' Dustin Ackley was selected right after Stephen Strasburg in 2009. Ackley hasn't had the same expectations but he's performed.

Players, owners set to meet Thursday in New York

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 08:35 PM PDT

Amid mounting labor gloom NBA commissioner David Stern tried Tuesday to muster a hopeful tone heading into the last scheduled negotiation with the players union before the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement.

SEC sends recruiting recommendations to NCAA

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:20 PM PDT

The SEC recently submitted recommendations to the NCAA in an effort to modernize and streamline football recruiting nationally.

Joe Lemire: Pitching carries S.C. to 2nd straight CWS title

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:54 PM PDT

Pitching carried South Carolina to its second straight College World Series title, says Joe Lemire, and nobody played a bigger role in its decisive 5-2 win over Florida than Michael Roth.

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A's Gonzalez, Bailey combine on 1-hitter vs. Fish

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:42 PM PDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Gio Gonzalez allowed one hit over eight innings, pitching the Oakland Athletics to a rain-delayed 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.

Spurs, Grizzlies owners share passion for Vietnam project

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:45 PM PDT

In midst of NBA labor negotiations, Spurs owner Peter Holt and Michael Heisley of the Grizzlies focus on $85 million Vietnam project.

South Carolina wins second baseball national title

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:17 PM PDT

South Carolina beat Florida Tuesday night in Omaha to win its second consecutive national championship in baseball.

Paul Konerko quietly consistent in leading White Sox

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 07:54 PM PDT

Since the Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 2005, Paul Konerko has remained quietly consistent. He's having a career year at 35.

North Carolina's Quinton Coples cleared by NCAA after attending party

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 06:56 PM PDT

After receiving a Notice of Allegations last week North Carolina finally got some good news from the NCAA.

Lee tosses another shutout in Phillies' win over Red Sox

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:02 PM PDT

Cliff Lee tossed his third consecutive shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox 5-0 Tuesday night.

Buehler in right place at right time to seal U.S. win

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 08:40 PM PDT

Defender Rachel Buehler scored her second career international goal as the USA beat North Korea 2-0.

Pens offer Jagr deal, expect answer Wednesday

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:51 PM PDT

The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered Jaromir Jagr a one-year deal and the 39-year-old winger has until Wednesday to decide if he wants to take it, general manager Ray Shero told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Tuesday.

S. Carolina sweeps up second straight CWS title

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 12:14 AM PDT

Michael Roth pitched 7 2/3 innings on three days' rest, and South Carolina won its second straight national championship with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night that completed a two-game sweep over Florida in the College World Series finals.

Longoria HR lifts Rays past Reds

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:42 PM PDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Evan Longoria has struggled at Tropicana Field this season. It took just one at-bat to make things seem much better.

S. Carolina repeats in record fashion

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:55 PM PDT

South Carolina clinched its second straight College World Series in record style, defeating Florida 5-2 for its 16th consecutive NCAA tournament win and its 11th straight in the CWS.

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Best shots, game-by-game review of CWS

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Yankees pound Greinke, drub Brewers 12-2 (AP)

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 08:57 PM PDT

New York Yankees ' Nick Swisher watches his three-run home run during the second inning of an interleague baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

The matchup between first-place teams fizzled with the Yankees' first batted ball. Nyjer Morgan got twisted up in center field and fell trying to catch Curtis Granderson's routine fly that ended up a run-scoring triple, and New York gave Zack Greinke and the sloppy Milwaukee Brewers a rude welcome back to the Bronx in a 12-2 drubbing Tuesday night.


Phils' Lee 2-hits Red Sox for 3rd straight shutout

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:36 PM PDT

Cliff Lee tossed a two-hitter for his third consecutive shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox 5-0 Tuesday night.

Georgia notifies NCAA about eligibility concerns

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 11:41 PM PDT

Georgia's athletic department has contacted the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference regarding the eligibility of football player Jarvis Jones and incoming basketball player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Lee 2-hits Red Sox for third straight SO (AP)

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 07:58 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 28: Home plate umpire Derryl Cousins talks with Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies after he was called out on strikes during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on June 28, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-0. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Cliff Lee has a simple explanation for his brilliant pitching. "I'm making pitches, staying out of the zone, using my breaking ball and getting lucky," Lee said, downplaying his recent success. Lee tossed a two-hitter for his third consecutive shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox 5-0 Tuesday night.


вторник, 28 июня 2011 г.

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Angels spoil Johnson's Nats debut in 10 (AP)

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:40 PM PDT

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 27:  Davey Johnson is introduced as Washington Nationals manager prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2011 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Davey Johnson began the fifth chapter of his major league managerial career about 35 miles down the freeway from where he held his previous job. The first thing he wanted to do was turn the page after his Washington Nationals lost in extra innings. Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Johnson's debut with...


Kemp powers Dodgers to 15-0 rout of Twins

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:43 PM PDT

Matt Kemp had four hits, including his NL-leading 22nd home run, and the Dodgers had a little fun after a tough day by routing the skidding Twins 15-0 Monday night.

Heat-pick Cole: I ignore trash talk about LeBron

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 12:36 AM PDT

Cleveland State guard Norris Cole says fans there are happy he was taken in the first round of the NBA draft, even if he's joining the despised Miami Heat.

Sparks' Parker out 6 weeks with torn meniscus

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 08:42 PM PDT

Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker will miss approximately six weeks due to a torn lateral meniscus in her right knee, the team announced Monday evening.

Floyd Mayweather sued for allegedly ordering assault on man

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:02 PM PDT

A 21-year-old man claims boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. directed his bodyguards to attack him at a Las Vegas casino last year.

Angels spoil Davey Johnson's debut as Nats manager in extras

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:56 PM PDT

Maicer Izturis' 10th-inning single helped the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington, 4-3, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager.

Despite broken bone, Walker leads South Carolina

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:50 PM PDT

It was straight out of a comic book, writes Joe Lemire. Christian Walker shook off a broken bone and scored the winning run as S. Carolina nipped Florida 2-1 in the CWS finals opener.

Rutgers athletic department needs fees, funds to stay afloat

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:14 PM PDT

Since 2006, Rutgers has used more than $115 million to cover athletics shortfalls, highest for any public school in DI through the period.

Angels spoil Johnson's Nats debut in 10 (AP)

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:38 PM PDT

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 27:  Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a base hit in the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Nationals 4-3 in ten innings.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager. Sean Burnett (3-4) gave up a one-out single to Alberto Callaspo and a ground-rule double by Peter Bourjos -- his fourth hit of the game.


Crowder intimates he sold jerseys while a Gator

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:47 PM PDT

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder says college players should be able to sell their game jerseys -- something he "hypothetically" did when he played for the Florida Gators.

Dodgers collect 25 hits, rout Twins 15-0 (AP)

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:53 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers ' Trent Oeltjen smiles at some Dodgers fans late in the baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Monday, June 27, 2011 in Minneapolis. Oeltien was 4-for-4 with two singles, a triple and a home run in the Dodgers' 15-0 win.

Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers were hardly distracted by the team's latest trouble off the field. Kemp had four hits, including his NL-leading 22nd home run, and Los Angeles had a little fun after a tough day by routing the skidding Minnesota Twins 15-0 Monday night. Chad Billingsley cruised through six innings, combining with three relievers on Los Angeles' seventh shutout of the...


Sparks' Parker tears knee, out 6 weeks (AP)

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:09 PM PDT

Sparks forward Candace Parker will be out for about six weeks due to a torn meniscus in her right knee. Parker, limited to 10 games last year because of a shoulder injury, had an MRI on Monday after she was hurt during a road loss to the New York Liberty the previous day. Parker, averaging 17.7 points and 9.9 rebounds in seven games this season, went down after grabbing a defensive rebound with...

S. Carolina tips Florida in 11 to open CWS finals

Posted: 28 Jun 2011 12:30 AM PDT

Christian Walker, cleared to play with a broken wrist a half-hour before the game, scored from first base on two throwing errors in the 11th inning and defending champion South Carolina beat Florida 2-1 in Game 1 of the College World Series final Monday n

South Carolina beats Florida in 11th on two throwing errors

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:51 PM PDT

Christian Walker scored from first base on two throwing errors and South Carolina beat Florida 2-1 in Game 1 of the CWS final.

South Carolina ties record with 15th straight NCAA win

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 10:54 PM PDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Christian Walker, cleared to play with a broken wrist a half-hour before the game, scored from first base on two throwing errors in the 11th inning and defending champion South Carolina beat Florida 2-1 in Game 1 of the College World Series final Monday night.

Mayweather sued for allegedly ordering attack

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 05:27 PM PDT

A 21-year-old man claims boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. directed his bodyguards to attack him at a Las Vegas casino last year after the man asked about a long-awaited showdown with Manny Pacquiao, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in state court in Las Vega

Are NBA owners unified in labor talks? Stern says yes

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:06 PM PDT

NBA owners have much to discuss when they meet Monday in Dallas for the league's board of governors meeting.

Dodgers rip slumping Twins 15-0

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 11:15 PM PDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers were hardly distracted by the team's latest trouble off the field.

Hawks Trade Kopecky

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 07:39 PM PDT


Another Cup winner is bound for the exit door

Potential Coyotes purchaser Hulsizer withdraws bid

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 08:04 PM PDT

Glendale, Ariz., is starting over again as Matthew Hulsizer has pulled his bid to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes.