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Chiefs' first team handles St. Louis' reserves
Friday, August 29, 2008
Brodie Croyle directed two quick touchdown drives against the St. Louis reserves and the Kansas City offense grabbed some much-needed momentum with a 21-17 victory over the Rams.
Bears beat Browns in exhibition finale
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Chicago Bears have narrowly avoided their first winless pre-season since 1998 with a 16-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews
Friday, August 29, 2008
Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.
Women's top seed loses in huge upset at U.S. Open
Friday, August 29, 2008
The tennis world was turned upside down Thursday when Julie Coin stunned the No. 1 seed, Ana Ivanovic.
NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Adam "Pacman" Jones did what he had to do to get back into the NFL for real. He stayed out of trouble.
Gamecocks, Wolfpack open season
Thursday, August 28, 2008
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - After the endless months of talk, college football is finally here.
Steelers won't see much of Panther starters
Thursday, August 28, 2008
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers won't see many of the Carolina Panthers players who created something of a stir by beating the Washington Redskins 47-3.
Baseball's replay central resembles NASA
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.
Warriors' Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.
Merriman to play on despite damaged knee
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have his damaged left knee repaired now.
Pedroia lead Red Sox to 11-3 blowout of Yanks
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances.
Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.
Steelers still prepping Leftwich for season
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
He has thrown more passes in the preseason than starter Ben Roethlisberger. That doesn't mean the Steelers have seen nearly enough of their new backup quarterback, Byron Leftwich.
'Canes set to make the move to Dolphin Stadium
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Hurricanes have moved north, and will officially begin a 25-year stay at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night when Miami opens its season against Charleston Southern.
Phillies rally to beat Mets Tuesday
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The New York Mets' beleaguered bullpen blew another one.
Michael Strahan will stay in retirement
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Michael Strahan isn't doing a Brett Favre.
Baseball starts instant replay Thursday
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Major League Baseball reversed its long-standing opposition to instant replay and will allow umpires to check video on home run calls in series that start Thursday.
Mangini likely to sit Favre vs. Eagles
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Jets coach Eric Mangini says he's leaning toward not playing quarterback Brett Favre in the team's preseason finale at Philadelphia
Former Trail Blazer Kevin Duckworth dies at 44
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (AP) - Former Portland Trail Blazer center Kevin Duckworth died while on a trip to the Oregon Coast to host a free basketball clinic.
Celtics sign first-round pick Giddens
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics signed their first-round draft pick J.R. Giddens on Tuesday.
It's game week for Cutcliffe, Duke
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - This is the week Duke football has been waiting for since December: It's David Cutcliffe's first game week as the Blue Devils' coach.
Americans establish Olympic camp for Iraqi girls
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Former collegiate players have organized the first Iraqi women's Olympic basketball training camp.
Olympic jet lag at the U.S. Open
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Fresh off a gold medal in men's singles at the Olympics, Rafael Nadal began his quest for his first U.S. Open title on Monday as the newly minted No. 1 player in the world.
9-year-old boy told he's too good to pitch
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Jericho Scott has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven told his coach that the boy could not pitch any more.
Demotion jars Bears' Grossman
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Rex Grossman Monday expressed no regrets about re-signing with the Chicago Bears. But he also says he'll never fully get over his demotion.
Thome's 535th homer gives White Sox 'split'
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Jim Thome hit his 535th home run to gain sole possession of 15th place on the career list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Monday night after losing the completion of a game suspended by rain.
Fidel Castro: Corrupt judges hurt Cuban Olympians
Monday, August 25, 2008
HAVANA (AP) - Fidel Castro says corrupt judges are to blame for Cuba's sub-par showing at the Beijing Olympics.
Miami suspends 7 players for season opener
Monday, August 25, 2008
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Miami has suspended seven players for the season opener against Charleston Southern, including quarterback Robert Marve.
Tiger Woods Dubai course plan 'on track'
Monday, August 25, 2008
Tiger Woods is already the world's top-ranked golfer and highest paid athlete. And if all goes according to plan, he'll soon be sporting his biggest trophy yet: a luxury golf course hewn from the sands of the Arabian desert.
U.S. golden again, beats Spain in basketball
Monday, August 25, 2008
The U.S.' riveting 118-107 victory against Spain in Sunday's gold medal game showed how good the Americans could be under pressure, and it capped a three-year mission to put the U.S. back atop the basketball world.
Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude
Monday, August 25, 2008
China completed its stint as Olympic host Sunday with a superstar-studded closing ceremony that capped a 16-day pageant of state-of-the-art logistics and astounding athletic feats, set out for a curious world.
Falcons make rookie Matt Ryan their starting QB
Monday, August 25, 2008
Rather than give Matt Ryan a few games to watch from the sideline, the Falcons decided on Sunday to throw the rookie into the fire as their starter.
Giants Umenyiora needs surgery, to miss season
Monday, August 25, 2008
The New York Giants' road back to the Super Bowl is going to be a lot tougher than expected.
Michael Phelps to write new book
Friday, August 22, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) - Olympic superstar Michael Phelps will write a book telling the story behind his historic eight gold medal swims just in time for the holiday season, Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Friday.
W.Va. HS football player faces rape charge in NC
Friday, August 22, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A West Virginia high school football player is facing extradition to North Carolina on a rape charge.
Gymnasts' parents "indignant" over age questions
Friday, August 22, 2008
China was asked to provide additional documents proving that five of the six members of its gold medal women's gymnastics team were old enough to compete in the Beijing Olympics, in hopes of ending persistent questions about the girls' ages.
USA Baseball loses gold medal to Cuba
Friday, August 22, 2008
The U.S. baseball team will find no gold in Beijing. And Cuba is back in a place it knows so well - playing for another Olympic title.
Twins beat Angels 2-1 on Span's RBI single
Friday, August 22, 2008
Nick Punto tripled and scored on a single by rookie Denard Span in the 12th inning, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Thursday night and pull within a half-game of the AL Central lead.
Webb wins No. 19 as Arizona beats Padres
Friday, August 22, 2008
Brandon Webb pitched seven shutout innings for his career-high and major league-leading 19th victory Thursday night in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
U.S. softball team denied gold, loses to Japan
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least eight years - and maybe for good.
U.S. women's basketball advances to gold medal game
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The U.S. women's basketball team passed its first test of the Olympics, beating Russia in its closest contest in Beijing.
ESPN signs digital rights deal with MLB
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Major League Baseball and ESPN signed a new digital rights agreement that will allow the sports network to put baseball content on multiple platforms, including video game consoles and portable players such as iPods.
NBC trying to keep the Phelps glow
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Trying to keep the Michael Phelps glow, NBC has agreed to televise next year's World Swimming Championships from Rome, along with the 2009, 2010 and 2011 national championships.
Umpires, MLB sign agreement on instant replay
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field. Major League Baseball still hasn't determined when the use of replays will start.
Football union chief Gene Upshaw dies at 63
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died.
NASCAR hands out penalties, suspensions to Gibbs
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR has stripped Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano of 150 points each and their crew chiefs were suspended indefinitely Wednesday for cheating during Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
Receiver Boldin wants Cardinals to trade him
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin asked to be traded, saying he doesn't feel his situation can be resolved and declaring he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt.
Maddux rejoins Dodgers for another pennant race
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast.
U.S. pulls away from Australia, moves to semis
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Don't doubt this U.S. men's basketball team - and sure don't challenge them, either. Especially if it's going to make Kobe Bryant flash his NBA MVP form.
Russo joins Sirius XM Radio
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) - Chris Russo has signed a five-year contract with Sirius XM Radio to headline a new sports talk channel, less than a week after leaving WFAN's "Mike and the Mad Dog" show.
Derby winning filly Genuine Risk dies
Monday, August 18, 2008
Genuine Risk, one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, has died at Virginia's Newstead Farm.
Bennett wins Forrest Wood Cup
Monday, August 18, 2008
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - California fishing pro Michael Bennett took the Forrest Wood Cup fishing tournament on South Carolina's Lake Murray, winning $1 million by catching nine bass that weighed nearly 25 pounds.
Former Patriots owner Orthwein dies
Monday, August 18, 2008
The former New England Patriots owner who played a role in the Rams move to St. Louis, has died. James Busch Orthwein was 84.
Bengals' Johnson hurts shoulder
Monday, August 18, 2008
Cincinnati Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson strained his left shoulder in the Detroit Lions' 27-10 victory over the Bengals, who now have their top two receivers and their starting tailback limping with injuries.
US men's volleyball team stays undefeated
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The U.S. men's volleyball team remains undefeated at the Beijing Olympics with a 3-1 victory over Bulgaria.
Venus Williams loses in Olympic tennis quarters
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Venus Williams is the latest upset victim in Olympic tennis, losing to Li Na of China in the quarterfinals.
Softball battles to stay in the Olympics
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Along with baseball, softball has been dropped from the program for 2012 Olympics in London. Both will seek reinstatement for 2016, and softball's challenge is to prove to the International Olympic Committee that it is a genuinely global sport despite the overwhelming domination of the United States at past Olympics and world championships.
Serena Williams loses in Olympic tennis quarters
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Serena Williams has lost her quarterfinal match at the Olympics to Elena Dementieva of Russia.
US softball game suspended
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Heavy thunderstorms suspended the U.S. Olympic softball team's game on Thursday against Canada, which led the Americans 1-0 in the fourth inning when play was stopped for a second time by severe weather.
US defeats Dutch 7-0 in baseball
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The United States has beaten the Netherlands 7-0 in a baseball game that was called off after eight innings following a second rain delay.
Mo Williams headlines three team NBA trade
Thursday, August 14, 2008
With LeBron James in Beijing for the Olympics, high-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is headed to Cleveland as part of a three-team trade that also involves Oklahoma City.
Blake upsets Federer in Olympic tennis
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Roger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal ended Thursday night when he lost to American James Blake.
U.S. men's basketball team stays unbeaten
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The U.S. Olympic team stopped the pick-and-rolls - and just about everything else Greece tried.
U.S. women's gymnastics team falters
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The favored U.S. womens gymnastics team had a terrible day and because of mistakes wound up with the silver.
US out after 2-1 Olympic soccer loss to Nigeria
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Promise Isaac and Victor Obinna scored Wednesday to lead Nigeria over 10-man United States 2-1, earning a place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic soccer tournament and eliminating the Americans.
Phelps qualifies 6th-fastest in Olympic 200 IM
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Michael Phelps has qualified sixth-fastest in the 200-meter individual medley at the Beijing Olympics.
South Korea spoils Americans' Olympic opener
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Lee Jong-wook hit a sacrifice fly with one out and South Korea answered the Americans' ninth-inning rally with one of its own, beating the United States 8-7 on Wednesday night in a thrilling Olympic baseball opener.
Garcia's majors burden compares with Mickelson
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sergio Garcia packed his bags and headed for the parking lot at Oakland Hills, leaving behind another season without a major and facing eight long months until his next opportunity.
Cancer-stricken swimmer Shanteau fails to advance
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Eric Shanteau's Olympic swimming competition is over. Now he's ready for a much bigger fight. Cancer.
Phelps wins 10th, 11th golds of Olympic career
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th and 11th career gold medals - and five world records in five events at the Beijing Games.
Kids travel teams going farther, getting younger
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Once mainly for middle- and high-schoolers, traveling baseball teams are luring younger and younger players. Teams rove the nation like big-leaguers so kids still learning to read can play the best competition in the nicest parks for the biggest trophies.
Packers players backing Rodgers after solid debut
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By turning a cold shoulder to Favre's sudden desire to unretire and instead send him packing in a trade to the New York Jets last week, the Packers' front office and coach Mike McCarthy put their reputations on the line to show confidence in Rodgers.
Eight Belles to be interred Sept. 7 in Kentucky
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Kentucky Derby Museum has set a date to memorialize Eight Belles.
Three wins for Venus, Serena Williams at Olympics
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Even by the lofty standards of the Williams sisters, three victories at the Olympics is a good day's work.
U.S. runs over Angola, Greece rematch next
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, James dominated the game with his size and strength on both ends, and the U.S. Olympic team wrapped up the easy portion of its schedule with a 97-76 victory Tuesday night.
Men's gymnastics team takes a medal
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The U.S. men's gymnastics team surprised a lot of people by walking off the mat with a bronze medal.
US women rout New Zealand to reach quarterfinals
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Heather O'Reilly scored less than a minute into the match to lead the Unites States to a 4-0 win over New Zealand and a spot in the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer tournament.
US gets silver in women's Olympic 100 breaststroke
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Leisel Jones of Australia has won the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the Beijing Olympics.
Aaron Peirsol defends Olympic 100 back title
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Aaron Peirsol has won the men's Olympic 100-meter backstroke, defending his title with a world-record time and extending the United States' dominance of the event.
What a race! US wins swim relay by a finger
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
With history about to slip away and Michael Phelps cheering him on, Jason Lezak pulled up next to the lane rope and set out after hulking Alain Bernard, like a NASCAR driver drafting down the backstretch at Daytona.
Phelps moves on to 200 butterfly final
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Michael Phelps has advanced to the 200-meter butterfly final as the fastest qualifier, about an hour after winning his third Olympic gold medal of the games in the 200 freestyle.
Nicklaus picking Team USA to win Ryder Cup
Monday, August 11, 2008
Jack Nicklaus isn't worried about Tiger Woods' absence hurting Team USA's chances of winning the Ryder Cup next month at Valhalla in Louisville.
Harrington fills Tiger void with PGA win
Monday, August 11, 2008
Everyone wondered who would fill the void with Tiger Woods recuperating and out of the last two majors. The answer is pretty clear.
Thompson sparks 23-0 run as US routs China
Monday, August 11, 2008
The U.S. women's basketball team quickly dashes any hopes China had of an upset, avenging a loss in April with the second American drubbing of the Chinese in as many nights.
Phelps easily moves on in 200 butterfly prelims
Monday, August 11, 2008
Michael Phelps has advanced to the semifinals of the 200-meter butterfly at the Beijing Olympics.
South Korea wins men's archery team competition
Monday, August 11, 2008
South Korea has taken the gold medal in the Olympic men's team archery competition, matching the feat of its women a day earlier.
Chen wins China's 3rd gold in weightlifting
Monday, August 11, 2008
Chen Yanqing has easily defended her Olympic gold medal in the women's 58-kilogram category, winning China's third weightlifting gold medal and breaking two Olympic records.
Finland's Makela-Nummela wins women's trap
Monday, August 11, 2008
Satu Makela-Nummela of Finland has won the gold medal in women's trap shooting, hitting 21 targets in the finals to set an Olympic record.
Spanish cyclist kicked out of Olympics for doping
Monday, August 11, 2008
Spanish cyclist Maria Isabel Moreno has been kicked out of the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for EPO.
Phelps gets help for second gold
Monday, August 11, 2008
Michael Phelps has his second gold of the Beijing games.
Around the Majors, Thursday
Friday, August 08, 2008
Recaps from Thursdays MLB games
Patience pays off in PGA's first round
Friday, August 08, 2008
Robert Karlsson made the most of an early tee time to shoot a 2-under 68 and share the lead with Jeev Milkha Singh in Thursday's weather-delayed opening round at long and treacherous Oakland Hills.
U.S. boxer Russell collapses, out of Olympics
Friday, August 08, 2008
Bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. will miss the Olympics after collapsing while trying to make weight, leaving the American boxing team without one of its top medal hopes.
ESPN adds 6 hours of SportsCenter
Friday, August 08, 2008
ESPN has added special live programming as needed for major news events in the years since. It all culminates Monday, when the network begins airing live editions of SportsCenter from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT on weekdays.
Olympics start in a mix of haze, heat and humidity
Friday, August 08, 2008
Heat, humidity and haze cloaked the start of China's long-awaited Olympic Games in a sultry blanket Friday.
Jets cut ties with Pennington
Friday, August 08, 2008
Chad Pennington quickly became the odd man out once Brett Favre joined the New York Jets.
Chad Johnson back with Bengals
Friday, August 08, 2008
Johnson, a five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who holds Bengals records for most catches and yards, believed he was taking too much criticism for the team's disappointing 7-9 season.
Wriggle into your high-tech suits, swimming begins
Friday, August 08, 2008
Head on over to the futuristic-looking Water Cube and wriggle into your high-tech suit Michael Phelps, it's time to hit the pool.
Armstrong to race in Leadville 100
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Lance Armstrong is set to race in the Leadville Trail 100 on Saturday.
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