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Ramirez helps Dodgers close in on Diamondbacks - Added 2 days ago

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers won't be counted out of the NL West that easily. Ramirez hit his 30th home run of the season _ 10th since joining the Dodgers _ and Los Angeles beat San Diego 8-4 on Tuesday night. "It's...

Federer holds on to avoid major upset at US Open - Added 2 days ago

His strokes awry, his emotions laid bare for all to see, Roger Federer figured out a way to stay in the U.S. Open. Federer found himself locked in a five-set struggle against the sort of player the world is accustomed...

Little dynamo: Pedroia cleans up for Red Sox - Added 2 days ago

Dustin Pedroia is doing it all for the Boston Red Sox. Batting cleanup for the third time in four games, the little dynamo matched a career high with five RBIs to lead Boston's 14-2 rout of the visiting Baltimore...

Jags' Collier shot, has life-threatening injuries - Added 2 days ago

!!-- pobj:FLJAJ101-0902081420 -->Richard Collier has faced some adversity in recent years. He didn't have the grades or test scores to attend most universities, so he had to work his way through junior college. He...

Blum's 11th-inning homer gives Astros win - Added 2 days ago

Geoff Blum hit a two-run homer off Kerry Wood in the 11th inning to send the Houston Astros to their seventh straight victory, 9-7 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The first-place Cubs, who have lost four...

Ramirez, Ethier lead Dodgers over Padres, 8-4 - Added 2 days ago

Manny Ramirez homered and drove in three runs and the resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers closed in on Arizona in the NL West with an 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Andre Ethier had three hits including...

Wainwright, home runs lead Cardinals over Arizona - Added 2 days ago

Adam Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yadier Molina and Felipe Lopez hit back-to-back...

Spilborghs singles in game-winner for Rockies - Added 2 days ago

Ryan Spilborghs singled home Omar Quintanilla with one out in the bottom of the 12th and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night. Quintanilla started the rally by singling off of Keiichi...

Big effort from bullpen leads Mets past Brewers - Added 2 days ago

Carlos Beltran hit a three-run homer, Endy Chavez drove in the decisive run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Tuesday night thanks to a stellar effort from their much-maligned...

Roddick breezes into US Open quarterfinals - Added 2 days ago

Andy Roddick was nearly perfect against Fernando Gonzalez in the U.S. Open's fourth round Tuesday night. Roddick, the 2003 champion, won 53 of 62 points on his serve and faced only one break point while putting...

Braves spoil Marlins' rally for wild 16-14 victory - Added 2 days ago

Pinch-hitter Ruben Gotay had an RBI double in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves spoiled a seven-run Marlins rally to beat Florida 16-14 on Tuesday night. Kelly Johnson had four hits and four RBIs, and Omar...

Braves' Chipper Jones day-to-day with knee injury - Added 2 days ago

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said he is day-to-day with a twisted right knee he suffered during infield practice before the team's 16-14 win against the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night. Jones, who is...

Butler drives in 4 to lead Royals past A's 5-2 - Added 2 days ago

Billy Butler homered and drove in four runs to lead Kansas City past Oakland 5-2 on Tuesday night in a game between teams that combined for 40 losses in August. It was the second time in three games Butler had four...

Mike Mussina gets 17th win, Yankees beat Rays - Added 2 days ago

Mike Mussina earned his 17th win, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Joba Chamberlain came off the disabled list for...

McCarthy, Hamilton lead Rangers past Mariners - Added 2 days ago

Brandon McCarthy pitched six strong innings for his first win in more than 13 months, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday night. McCarthy (1-0) allowed two...

Pedroia sparks Red Sox to 14-2 win over Orioles - Added 2 days ago

Dustin Pedroia had three hits and five RBIs, and David Ortiz went 3-for-3 while driving in four runs for Boston to help the Red Sox beat the slumping Baltimore Orioles 14-2 on Tuesday night. Boston won for the 10th...

Martinez ends HR drought, Indians beat White Sox - Added 2 days ago

Victor Martinez hit his first home run in nearly a year to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night. The White Sox remained tied with Minnesota for the AL Central lead despite losing...

Teixeira's sacrifice fly lifts Angels over Tigers - Added 2 days ago

Mark Teixeira's ninth-inning sacrifice fly gave the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Torii Hunter drove in three run for Los Angeles, which reduced its magic number to clinch...

Hamels leads Phillies, ends Nats' winning streak - Added 2 days ago

Cole Hamels pitched into the eighth inning, Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Washington's seven-game winning streak with a 4-0 victory Tuesday night. Hamels (12-8) gave up five hits...

Bautista, Rios both get 4 hits as Jays beat Twins - Added 2 days ago

Jose Bautista and Alex Rios both had four hits and hit back-to-back homers Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Minnesota 7-5, their seventh straight victory over the Twins. Lyle Overbay also homered for...

Back-to-back homers by rookies help Pirates win - Added 2 days ago

Rookies Brandon Moss and Andy LaRoche hit back-to-back home runs to help the Pittburgh Pirates snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Moss and LaRoche were both acquired...

Beltran tests sore knee, starts in CF for Mets - Added 2 days ago

Carlos Beltran tested his sore right knee Tuesday and remained in the New York Mets' starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The center fielder left Monday's game after bruising his knee on a bizarre collision...

Nationals' Flores carted off field after collision - Added 2 days ago

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores was carted off the field with a sprained left ankle Tuesday night after Philadelphia's Chase Utley barreled into him on a play at the plate. X-rays showed no obvious signs of a fracture...

Nebraska player found not guilty of sexual assault - Added 2 days ago

Nebraska football player Andy Christensen has been found not guilty of first degree sexual assault. A Lancaster County District Court jury reached the decision on Tuesday. Christensen turned to his attorneys and smiled...

McNamee's lawyers ask for more time to respond - Added 2 days ago

Brian McNamee's lawyers asked a federal judge on Tuesday for a two-week extension to Sept. 17 to respond to Roger Clemens' attorneys, the latest maneuvering in their defamation suit. Clemens sued his former trainer in...

Ochoa: LPGA English-only rule 'a little drastic' - Added 2 days ago

Lorena Ochoa of Mexico says a new LPGA Tour policy requiring players to be effective in English starting in 2009 is a "little drastic." Ochoa, the No. 1 player in women's golf, says golfers are better judged by their...

Buckeyes coach Tressel reassures fans on RB Wells - Added 2 days ago

Coach Jim Tressel has some reassuring words for all those fretful Ohio State fans who have had trouble sleeping since tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells hit the deck with a right foot injury on Saturday. "Tell them to worry...

Brewers: Sheets not expected to miss start - Added 2 days ago

Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets, pulled from Monday's game after five innings because of slight tightness in his left groin, is expected to make his next scheduled start on Saturday against San Diego. The Brewers said the...

Dario Franchitti headed back to IndyCar Series - Added 2 days ago

Dario Franchitti will leave NASCAR and return to IndyCar in 2009 as the replacement driver for Dan Wheldon at Chip Ganassi Racing. The move was announced Tuesday by Ganassi, who also signed a multiyear extension with...

Red Sox ace Beckett set to return Friday in Texas - Added 2 days ago

Red Sox ace Josh Beckett is set to rejoin Boston's rotation on Friday night in Texas. Beckett, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 because of an inflamed right elbow, threw 58 pitches during a bullpen session before...

USC gets its reward: Trojans are No. 1 in Top 25 - Added 2 days ago

By staying away from the cupcakes, Southern California earned itself a slim new ranking. No. 1 always seems to fit USC. Southern California jumped two spots to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Tuesday, rewarded...

Jets open new training facility near Meadowlands - Added 2 days ago

Along with their new quarterback, the New York Jets now have a new training facility. The team officially opened a new practice center in Florham Park on Tuesday, finalizing a move from Long Island, where they'd held...

Saints to open NFL season at home in Superdome - Added 2 days ago

The Louisiana Superdome will be ready for some football Sunday, and the Saints say they're looking forward to celebrating the end of a stressful week with their storm-weary fans. Forced to flee to Indianapolis ahead of...

NFL will honor Gene Upshaw at all 16 opening games - Added 2 days ago

The NFL will honor the late Gene Upshaw with his initials and his uniform number stenciled on the field for all 16 games this opening weekend. The league had announced that all NFL players would wear a patch all season...

LeBron James to be featured in new documentary - Added 2 days ago

LeBron James has gone from the gold-medal stand to the silver screen. The Cavaliers' megastar, fresh off helping the U.S. basketball team win gold at the Beijing Olympics, will be at the Toronto International Film...

Dodgers 2B Kent undergoes arthroscopic surgery - Added 2 days ago

Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and might be able to return to action this month. The Dodgers said the outpatient procedure took 20 minutes, no additional problems...

Paul Azinger fills out US Ryder Cup team - Added 2 days ago

Chad Campbell lingered in the parking lot of a Dallas hospital as his wife waited inside to get the latest report on their first child, due to be born later this week. He wanted a clear signal on his cell phone to hear...

Tiger Woods says wife Elin expecting 2nd child - Added 2 days ago

Even with his golf done for the year, Tiger Woods found something to celebrate Tuesday: His wife is pregnant with their second child. Woods said on his Web site that Elin is expecting in late winter without being more...

Phelps using $1M bonus to start swim foundation - Added 2 days ago

Michael Phelps will put his $1 million bonus to good use, announcing plans to start a foundation promoting water safety and youth swimming. Joe Gromek, president and CEO of Warnaco, Speedo's U.S. parent company,...

Indianapolis gets brief taste of being 2-team town - Added 2 days ago

Indianapolis will never be mistaken for New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. This week, however, the city is enjoying a rare taste of what life is like when playing host to two teams in the same major, pro sport _ the...

Lions sign RB Johnson to 1-year deal, release Bell - Added 2 days ago

The Detroit Lions signed former Cincinnati running back Rudi Johnson to a one-year deal and released running back Tatum Bell. The Lions signed Johnson on Tuesday, a day after he worked out with the team. The...

Bolt times 19.63 in first 200 since Olympics - Added 2 days ago

Usain Bolt clocked 19.63 seconds after easing up before the finish in his first 200-meter race since the Olympics at the Athletissima Grand Prix on Tuesday. It was the second-fastest time in the world this year _...

Coastal Carolina, Chas. Southern may move games - Added 2 days ago

Coastal Carolina and Charleston Southern may reschedule their home games Saturday because of Tropical Storm Hanna. Officials at both schools said any decision about whether to reschedule must be made by Wednesday to...

Powell runs 9.72 in 100 meters at Lausanne - Added 2 days ago

Asafa Powell ran the second-fastest 100 meters in the world, clocking 9.72 seconds at the Athletissima Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday. Powell clocked 9.72 seconds Tuesday to equal the old world record set by fellow...

Lee 1st Indians pitcher in 34 years to get 20 wins - Added 3 days ago

Cliff Lee became Cleveland's first 20-game winner in 34 years, pitching a five-hitter for his second career shutout to lead the Indians to a 5-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Lee (20-2) is the first...

Singh singes field for second straight PGA victory - Added 3 days ago

The most volatile movement in the FedEx Cup is Vijay Singh running away from the field. Singh finished a tournament record 22-under-par to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by five strokes on Monday, a second straight...

Indians' Cliff Lee wins No. 20 - Added 3 days ago

Cliff Lee remembers his only encounter with Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry being brief. The two pitchers met at this season's All-Star game in Yankee Stadium. "I think I shook his hand," Lee said. "I guess you could call...

Diamondbacks' Drew hits for cycle - Added 3 days ago

!!-- pobj:AZPHP101-0901082005 -->Stephen Drew lofted the ball to deep left field and the crowd rose. When it landed beyond Felipe Lopez and bounced into the stands, the ovation began. By way of a ground-rule double,...

UCLA beats No. 18 Tennessee 27-24 in OT - Added 3 days ago

Quarterback Kevin Craft sparked UCLA's offense in the second half Monday night, and Kai Forbath kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Bruins to a 27-24 victory over No. 18 Tennessee, making coach Rick...

Beltre's cycle helps Mariners beat Rangers 12-6 - Added 3 days ago

Adrian Beltre hit for the cycle and had five hits to help the Seattle Mariners win their fourth straight game, beating the Texas Rangers 12-6 on Monday night. Beltre, who had the third five-hit game of his career,...