Storts

---

• Hamilton key as Rangers pad lead over Angels
• Source: SDSU coach Fisher agrees to extension
• Mattingly 'blindsided' by Ethier injury comments
• LeBron to join Durant, Melo in lockout exhibition
• Joe Lemire: Rangers own lead over Angels, but not the easier schedule
• Revamped Seahawks O-line tries to unblock potential
• Giants' gamble on DE Jason Pierre-Paul paying off
• Rangers rally by Angels, West lead now 3 (AP)
• College football players collecting millions in grants
• Brees, Saints' starters sharp in win over Raiders
• Rangers take 2 of 3 from Angels
• Serena Williams rededicated, ready for U.S. Open
• Texans optimistic Foster will be ready for opener
• Granderson takes HR lead as Yanks split twinbill
• D-backs extend streak to 6
• Kennedy NL's first 17-game winner (AP)
• UFC 134: Rua, Nogueira, Silva lead Brazilian onslaught
• Jon Wertheim: U.S. Open men's seed report
• Major questions
• Price fans 14 for Rays' franchise record in rout

Hamilton key as Rangers pad lead over Angels Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:55 PM PDT Josh Hamilton broke out of a slump with a long two-run homer and the tiebreaking RBI single for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, who rallied for a 9-5 victory over the chasing Los Angeles Angels.

Source: SDSU coach Fisher agrees to extension Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:21 PM PDT Steve Fisher has agreed to a four-year extension with the Aztecs, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com Sunday night.

Mattingly 'blindsided' by Ethier injury comments Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:05 PM PDT Andre Ethier had another closed-door meeting with Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and general manager Ned Colletti to address comments Ethier made which seemed to imply that Mattingly was playing him against his wishes despite knee pain.

LeBron to join Durant, Melo in lockout exhibition Posted: 28 Aug 2011 01:43 PM PDT LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Joe Lemire: Rangers own lead over Angels, but not the easier schedule Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:23 PM PDT Considering the Angels' remaining schedule, Sunday night's 9-5 victory was huge for the Rangers, writes Joe Lemire. Plus, thoughts on Justin Verlander, the impact of Irene and more. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Revamped Seahawks O-line tries to unblock potential Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:56 PM PDT The Seattle Seahawks have built an offensive line loaded with upside but for now it needs to protect its quarterback.

Giants' gamble on DE Jason Pierre-Paul paying off Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:58 PM PDT When the Giants selected DE Jason Pierre-Paul 15th in last year's draft, the pick was viewed as a high-risk, high-reward proposition

Rangers rally by Angels, West lead now 3 (AP) Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:05 PM PDT Elvis Andrus popped up a bunt that came to a dead stop on the chalk line as Jered Weaver threw his head back in disbelief. Josh Hamilton then put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay. Hamilton, who had already hit a long two-run homer, had the tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh after Weaver was taken out of the game as the AL West-leading Rangers rallied for a 9-5 victory Sunday and a three-game lead...

College football players collecting millions in grants Posted: 28 Aug 2011 08:27 PM PDT Some want to pay college athletes or find other funds. But Pell Grants, on top of scholarships, haven't prevented big scandals.

Brees, Saints' starters sharp in win over Raiders Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) There's nothing like a trip to Oakland to get Drew Brees ready for the regular season.

Rangers take 2 of 3 from Angels Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Elvis Andrus popped up a bunt that came to a dead stop on the chalk line as Jered Weaver threw his head back in disbelief. Josh Hamilton then put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay.

Serena Williams rededicated, ready for U.S. Open Posted: 28 Aug 2011 08:11 PM PDT Serena Williams touches down at the U.S. Open, the season's final major, as a much more efficient version of the player that won in 1999.

Texans optimistic Foster will be ready for opener Posted: 28 Aug 2011 05:53 PM PDT HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak is optimistic Arian Foster will be ready for the regular-season opener after the star running back re-aggravated a hamstring injury in Saturday's preseason game in San Francisco.

Granderson takes HR lead as Yanks split twinbill Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT BALTIMORE (AP) -- Even without Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez in the lineup, the New York Yankees still pack a wallop.

D-backs extend streak to 6 Posted: 28 Aug 2011 08:27 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) -- The foundation of Arizona's success this season has come from its ability to get production throughout the lineup, so it was no surprise when two of the team's newest players came through against San Diego.

Kennedy NL's first 17-game winner (AP) Posted: 28 Aug 2011 05:50 PM PDT The foundation of Arizona's success this season has come from its ability to get production throughout the lineup, so it was no surprise when two of the team's newest players came through against San Diego. Ian Kennedy? He's been doing this all season. Kennedy pitched seven effective innings to become the National League's first 17-game winner, Collin Cowgill and Aaron Hill provided...

UFC 134: Rua, Nogueira, Silva lead Brazilian onslaught Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:20 PM PDT Brazil's elder statesmen can't be discounted yet in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Jon Wertheim: U.S. Open men's seed report Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:31 AM PDT The No. 1 seed is nursing a shoulder injury. Rafael Nadal is struggling. Does that open the door for Roger Federer or a dark-horse candidate? Joe Wertheim breaks down the men's seeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Major questions Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT

Price fans 14 for Rays' franchise record in rout Posted: 28 Aug 2011 10:47 PM PDT David Price struck out a career-high 14 over seven dominant innings, Desmond Jennings hit a pair of solo home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-0 on Sunday.

You are subscribed to email updates from Storts To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610