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Jimenez tosses 4-hitter, Rockies rout Dodgers 10-1 - Added 6 weeks ago

Ubaldo Jimenez threw a four-hitter in his first career complete game and Ian Stewart homered and drove in four runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Brad...

Hall homers in 9th to lift Brewers to 6th straight - Added 6 weeks ago

Bill Hall homered to snap a late-inning tie for the second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers also caught up with Kyle Lohse, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and their surprise ace 4-3 for their sixth straight...

Ugly scuffle mars Sparks' 84-81 win over Shock - Added 6 weeks ago

Candace Parker wanted to focus on all of the good parts of the Los Angeles Sparks' win over the Detroit Shock. Unfortunately, it will be the final 5 seconds that everyone else is going to remember. Parker was one of...

Phillies rally for 6 runs in 9th to beat Mets - Added 6 weeks ago

So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL...

Buehrle dominates, Ramirez homers to lift ChiSox - Added 6 weeks ago

Mark Buehrle pitched 7 1-3 innings and Alexei Ramirez hit the first grand slam of his career to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 10-2 Tuesday night. Nick Swisher hit a three-run homer, Jermaine Dye had...

Keppinger's double lifts Reds past Padres in 11th - Added 6 weeks ago

Jeff Keppinger's one-out double in the 11th inning sent Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over San Diego on Tuesday night in a rare loss for the Padres against the Reds when Jake Peavy started. Jay Bruce started the rally...

Sanchez homers again as Pirates beat Astros 8-2 - Added 6 weeks ago

Paul Maholm shut down the Astros for eight innings, Freddy Sanchez homered for the second straight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston 8-2 on Tuesday night. Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer and Nate McLouth...

Bears star Urlacher signs 1-year, $18M extension - Added 6 weeks ago

Brian Urlacher checked into the Chicago Bears' training camp Tuesday night with a new contract, declaring he was healthy and ready to play. The six-time Pro Bowl linebacker signed a one-year extension earlier in the...

Lind, McDonald rally Blue Jays past Orioles 10-8 - Added 6 weeks ago

Adam Lind had a career-high four hits, including a three-run homer, and light-hitting John McDonald had four RBIs to rally the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 Tuesday night. Alex Rios also homered for...

Abreu sends surging Yanks to 9th straight home win - Added 6 weeks ago

Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth and drove in three runs, leading the surging New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Tuesday night, their ninth consecutive victory at home. Derek Jeter added a...

Braden, Hannahan carry A's to 8-1 win over Rays - Added 6 weeks ago

Dallas Braden allowed one run over five innings and Jack Hannahan hit a three-run homer as the Oakland Athletics ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Braden (2-0)...

VandenHurk, 3 relievers 1-hit Braves, lift Marlins - Added 6 weeks ago

Rick VandenHurk and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Mike Jacobs hit a three-run homer to help the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 Tuesday night. VandenHurk (1-1), recalled Monday from Double-A...

Nationals SS Guzman agrees to 2-year extension - Added 6 weeks ago

Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman agreed to terms Tuesday on a $16 million, two-year contract extension that takes him through the 2010 season. He appreciated the vote of confidence by his club, especially...

D'backs acquire reliever Jon Rauch from Nationals - Added 6 weeks ago

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move to shore up their ailing bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for top infield prospect Emilio Bonifacio. Rauch was 4-2 with 17 saves...

Nats' Wily Mo Pena has surgery on left shoulder - Added 6 weeks ago

Washington Nationals outfielder Wily Mo Pena underwent surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season. The team said the surgery was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati to repair a partial...

Browns sign 5 draft picks to 4-year contracts - Added 6 weeks ago

The Browns have signed all five of their 2008 draft picks to four-year contracts. Cleveland had no picks in the first three rounds of the April draft. They had to wait until the fourth round to select UNLV linebacker...

Astros send minor leaguer to Padres for Randy Wolf - Added 6 weeks ago

The Houston Astros, believing their season can still be saved, acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from San Diego on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke. Wolf, an NL All-Star in 2003, is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in...

Eagles coach Reid's son sentenced to drug rehab - Added 6 weeks ago

The son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid was sentenced to two years in a drug rehabilitation program on Tuesday. Garrett Reid had pleaded guilty in May to trying to smuggle dozens of pills into the Montgomery...

LeBron leaves Team USA practice with ankle sprain - Added 6 weeks ago

As Team USA's practice ended, LeBron James reclined on a table with trainers tending to his sprained right ankle. A horde of television cameramen surrounded James and the trainers before team officials shooed them away....

Crew plays down 'altercation' during weekend game - Added 6 weeks ago

Columbus Crew officials are playing down a weekend incident that included punches and police, describing it as a brief "altercation." Crew officials issued a statement Tuesday blaming three English Premier League club...

Mets closer Wagner has muscle spasm near shoulder - Added 6 weeks ago

Tests on Mets closer Billy Wagner's left shoulder showed he has muscle spasms around the joint, and his availability for New York's first-place matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night will likely be a...

Raiders sign safety Greg Wesley to 1-year contract - Added 6 weeks ago

The Oakland Raiders signed former Kansas City Chiefs safety Greg Wesley to a one-year contract on Tuesday, adding depth to the position on the eve of training camp. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Wesley was happy to remain...

A-Rod signs with William Morris talent agency - Added 6 weeks ago

Maybe Alex Rodriguez wants an Oscar or an Emmy to go with his three MVP awards. The New York Yankees slugger signed another big league contract, joining the William Morris Agency in an attempt to extend his brand beyond...

Powell outruns record holder Bolt in 100-meters - Added 6 weeks ago

Asafa Powell took on the world's fastest man with every intention of beating him to the finish line. Usain Bolt just couldn't catch up in time. Powell capitalized on Bolt's weak start and edged the world-record holder...

Bengals coach Lewis shuts door on Henry returning - Added 6 weeks ago

Coach Marvin Lewis emphatically closed the door Tuesday on the possibility of receiver Chris Henry rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals released Henry in April after he was arrested for the fifth time, and the...

Chargers DE Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension - Added 6 weeks ago

Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo came up with a huge sack on Tuesday _ a huge sack of money, that is. Castillo agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2014 valued at about $43 million. The deal will pay...

Serena drops out of Carson tourney with hurt knee - Added 6 weeks ago

Serena Williams' injured left knee has knocked her out of another tournament less than three weeks before the Beijing Olympics. After practicing Tuesday morning, Williams said she knew she couldn't play in the East...

Dungy hopes Manning recovers quickly from surgery - Added 6 weeks ago

Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. Heck, the Colts coach said he thinks Manning might even play during the presesason. On Tuesday, Dungy said he was optimistic...

Pats' Nick Kaczur works deal to drop drug charges - Added 6 weeks ago

New England Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur pleaded guilty Tuesday to speeding in a deal with prosecutors that will put a misdemeanor drug possession charge on hold. The 28-year-old Kaczur was ordered to pay...

Suspension cut in half for jockey who struck horse - Added 6 weeks ago

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission has cut in half a jockey's suspension for whipping his horse in the face. Jeremy Rose, who won the 2005 Preakness and Belmont Stakes aboard Afleet Alex, was initially...

Newman, Stewart play coy on potential partnership - Added 6 weeks ago

If Ryan Newman is indeed in line to join Tony Stewart's new team next season, neither driver is saying. Stewart said Tuesday he's still trying to fill the two-car lineup at Stewart-Haas Racing, while Newman joked the...

Spain hangs on to beat Argentina 90-88 in warmup - Added 6 weeks ago

Manu Ginobili missed a key free throw and Spain edged Olympic champion Argentina 90-88 on Tuesday. World champion Spain improved to 3-0 in Olympic warmup games. Jose Calderon led Spain with 18 points. Spain...

Despite smuggling conviction, agent has no regrets - Added 6 weeks ago

Gus Dominguez negotiated the contract for the first Cuban player to defect to the United States. He opened his home to prospects fresh from the communist island and taught them about bank accounts. Now he's locked up...

Arenas returns to Wizards focused on winning title - Added 6 weeks ago

Gilbert Arenas got the money. Now he wants the ring. Arenas, who signed a franchise-record six-year, $111-million contract with Washington nine days ago, met the media for the first time Tuesday and said he will be more...

A-Rod signs with William Morris talent agency - Added 6 weeks ago

Alex Rodriguez signed another big-league contract, joining the William Morris Agency in an attempt to extend his brand beyond the baseball diamond. The New York Yankees slugger signed with the powerhouse talent agency...

Schleck holds Tour de France lead after 16th stage - Added 6 weeks ago

Frank Schleck of Luxembourg kept the yellow jersey in the Tour de France on Tuesday, with riders pushing themselves through the Alps as the race left Italy and returned to France. French rider Cyril Dessel won the 16th...

DC United game postponed due to power outage - Added 6 weeks ago

D.C. United has announced that Tuesday's MLS match with the Houston Dynamo at RFK Stadium has been postponed because of a power outage. Team officials say the game has been rescheduled for Wednesday night. Tuesday's...

Bush asked not to commute Marion Jones' sentence - Added 6 weeks ago

The new leader at USA Track and Field sent a letter to President Bush asking him to deny Marion Jones' request to commute her six-month prison sentence for lying to federal agents about her use of performance-enhancing...

Shockey trade eliminates distraction for Giants - Added 6 weeks ago

The Super Bowl champion New York Giants removed a potential distraction by trading disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints days before the start of training camp. The Giants will get second- and...

Mets, Phils tied as showdown starts tonight - Added 6 weeks ago

The Mets face the Phillies in New York tonight in a showdown for first place in the NL East. The teams are tied for the top spot. The Mets obtained Johan Santana to put them back atop the division. The Phillies have...

Campillo pitches Braves past Marlins 4-0 - Added 6 weeks ago

Rookie Jorge Campillo pitched seven innings and two relievers completed a two-hitter to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 4-0 Monday night. The 29-year-old Campillo (5-4), who moved into the rotation in...

Trial date to be set for Vick co-defendant - Added 6 weeks ago

2080 AP-VA--Vick Co-defendant,0118 Trial date to be set for Vick co-defendant SUSSEX, Va. (AP) _ One of Michael Vick's dogfighting co-defendants will soon learn the date of his state trial in Virginia. Tony Taylor h

Adu will move from Benfica to Monaco next season - Added 6 weeks ago

American soccer star Freddy Adu will move from Portugal's Benfica to play with Monaco next season in the French league. Benfica said late Monday that the 19-year-old midfielder will join Monaco on a season-long loan,...

Randy Johnson improves to 13-0 against Cubs - Added 6 weeks ago

Rich Harden needed to be nearly perfect to give his Cubs a chance to beat Randy Johnson. He was, and it still wasn't good enough. Harden allowed only a solo homer in seven innings, but Johnson gave up just two singles...

Kazmir, Lester give stellar pitching performances - Added 6 weeks ago

Scott Kazmir gave the Tampa Bay Rays an All-Star performance. Jon Lester provided Boston with a much-needed lift on the road in Seattle. Tampa Bay's ace won for just the second time in his last eight starts, allowing a...

Indians hit 3 HRs in 5-2 win over Angels - Added 6 weeks ago

Andy Marte, Casey Blake and Jhonny Peralta hit home runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday night, snapping the AL West leaders' five-game winning streak. Paul Byrd (4-10) allowed a run...

Loney drives in 5 runs in Dodgers' win over Rockies - Added 6 weeks ago

James Loney drove in five runs, including a bases-clearing triple in the fifth, and Matt Kemp had two doubles as part of an eight-run opening inning, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 16-10 rout of the Colorado...

Lester leads Red Sox to 4-0 win over Mariners - Added 6 weeks ago

Local favorite Jon Lester carried a shutout into the eighth inning, struggling Jason Varitek rewarded his manager's faith with a two-run homer and the road-weary Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0 Monday...

Big Unit wins 291st, moves to 13-0 against Cubs - Added 6 weeks ago

Randy Johnson improved to 13-0 in 14 career starts against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, outdueling Rich Harden in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory. Johnson (7-7), winning his third straight after six...

Yankees catcher Posada may need shoulder surgery - Added 6 weeks ago

Jorge Posada wants to help the New York Yankees win this year, and be ready for the start of next season. He may have to choose between the two. Posada went on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season...