MLB - Span's 3 triples help Twins reclaim 1st. Lee beats Yankees in third straight. Phillies put 2B Utley, 3B Polanco on DL. Ortiz, Beltre power BoSox past Rays 8-5. Pujols' 2 HRs, 5 RBIs lift Cardinals. Ramirez hurts hamstring in Dodgers' win.
Guerrero homers in return but Angels win.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FINAL- The Gamecocks proved worthy of being the last College World Series champ at Rosenblatt Stadium. Small town hero-Blake Cooper, South Carolina's ace, outdueled Gerrit Cole to top UCLA.
NASCAR - Drivers don't always like the physical nature of NASCAR – a.k.a. the boys having at it – but that's exactly why a lot of fans tune in. NASCAR suspends RPM crewman for drugs. Earnhardt surging, Martin struggling! COMING THIS WEEKEND! JULY 03, 2010 - Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola - Daytona International Speedway! WINNER LAST YEAR - TONY STEWART!
GOLF - AT&T National Aronimink Golf Club has hosted a lot of big events, including the 1962 PGA. It will be a tough test. Woods seeking momentum at AT&T National.
MMA - Now that Fedor Emelianenko's long unbeaten run is over, readers want to know where he really places among all-time greats.
BOXING - Explosive and skillful Fernando Montiel of Mexico has emerged as the sport's top bantamweight.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Disappearing act- Cristiano Ronaldo exited the World Cup amid a rain of boos. The fallen star striker deserved it after failing Portugal on all fronts. Spain's star rising- David Villa has helped revive Spain's title chances.
YESTERDAY - Paraguay 0 (5) Japan 0(3) 5-3 PENALS and Spain 1 Portugal 0 !
NEXT MATCH-UPS - FRIDAY - JUNE 02, 2010 - NETHERLANDS vs. BRAZIL 10 AM EDT and URUGUAY vs. GHANA 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Defending champ Roger Federer rallied after losing the first set to even his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Tomas Berdych. Venus upset in Wimbledon quarterfinals. Serena advances to Wimbledon semifinals. Clijsters loses to
Zvonareva in quarters
WNBA - Taken by Storm-Seattle's Le'coe Willingham is congratulated by Svetlana Abrosimova as the Storm toppled the visiting San Antonio Silver Stars 86-72 on Tuesday. Sun outshines Shock.Taurasi-less Merucry fall. Mystics overcome Fever. Liberty surprise Sparks.
HORSE RACING - Safety first-To increase safety in the sport, horse racing officials are pushing for a national database to track jockey injuries and interstate sharing of horse injury records. NY racing chief confident NYRA on right track. Study:
Male horses more prone to fatal injuries!
POKER - The year of …? Vanessa Rousso and WSOP bracelet winner Dean Hamrick stop by the Deal!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/29/2010
MLB - Braves beat Strasburg, Nationals 5-0. Zambrano may be out until All-Star break. Pedroia to miss 6 weeks with broken foot. Rockies' Jimenez now 14-1, beats Padres. Braves' Heyward on DL with bone bruise. Rolen's 300th HR helps Reds top
Phillies. Zumaya hurts arm as Tigers move into 1st. Cards rally in 9th on 2 Arizona errors.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES FINAL - Blake Cooper, South Carolina's small town ace, outdueled heralded pitcher Gerrit Cole in a win over UCLA. SC within win of title!
YESTERDAY - MONDAY - JUNE 28 - Game 1: South Carolina 7, UCLA 1
TODAY - Game 2: Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
WEDNESDAY - Game 3: Wednesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., ESPN, IF NECESSARY!
NASCAR - Smoke and mirrors-Tony Stewart is definitely heating up, but does that mean he's a legitimate championship threat? Earnhardt on a roll, Martin struggling. When talking about legitimate championship contenders, don't forget about Kurt Busch. Relax, Junior Nation. Remember, there are still nine races to go in the 2010 Race for the Chase. All things considered, though, things are looking pretty good for Dale Earnhardt Jr
GOLF - Unfamiliar Surroundings-The PGA Tour makes a rare stop in Philadelphia this week on a course -- Aronimink -- that most have never seen. Kerr wins by 12, first US woman at No. 1. Bubba Watson wins playoff at Travelers. Roberts wins Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Pettersen, Mahan share CVS Classic lead.
MMA - Brock Lesnar has become one of the best fighters in the world – and he's only just begun to take his training seriously.
BOXING - State of the GameWith a 23-1 record, Nonito Donaire (L) is currently one of the best junior bantamweights
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged major officiating errors Tuesday and promised to reopen the debate over video technology.
YESTERDAY - MONDAY June 28, 2010 - Netherlands 2 Slovakia 1 and Brazil 3 Chile 0 !
TODAY - TUESDAY June 29, 2010 - PARAGUAY vs. JAPAN at 10 AM EDT and SPAIN vs. PORTUGAL at 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Lu stuns Roddick in 5 sets at Wimbledon. Serena tops Sharapova to reach quarters. Venus Williams is playing from behind after losing the opening set of a Wimbledon quarterfinal against Tsvetana Pironkova. Kim Clijsters continues her strong run with a tough match against Vera Zvonareva.
WNBA - Missing the point? The Storm might not have as easy a time with the Silver Stars as in their first two meetings if back pain forces point guard Sue Bird to miss Tuesday's game. Charles, Sun visit Shock. Dream host Mercury. Fever try to upset Mystic rhythm. Liberty visit Sparks!
HORSE RACING - In the clear?Charlie Hayward, chief executive of the New York Racing Association, believes NYRA's financial troubles are over as the Saratoga racing season approaches. My Summer Slew wins Hollywood Park feature, Way With Words captures Monmouth Park feature. Gold d'Oro wins the Belmont feature.
POKER - Seidel on topErik Seidel leads the field of 22 heading into Day 2 of the Tournament of Champions. Watch the action live on ESPN3 at 3 p.m. ET
Phillies. Zumaya hurts arm as Tigers move into 1st. Cards rally in 9th on 2 Arizona errors.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES FINAL - Blake Cooper, South Carolina's small town ace, outdueled heralded pitcher Gerrit Cole in a win over UCLA. SC within win of title!
YESTERDAY - MONDAY - JUNE 28 - Game 1: South Carolina 7, UCLA 1
TODAY - Game 2: Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
WEDNESDAY - Game 3: Wednesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., ESPN, IF NECESSARY!
NASCAR - Smoke and mirrors-Tony Stewart is definitely heating up, but does that mean he's a legitimate championship threat? Earnhardt on a roll, Martin struggling. When talking about legitimate championship contenders, don't forget about Kurt Busch. Relax, Junior Nation. Remember, there are still nine races to go in the 2010 Race for the Chase. All things considered, though, things are looking pretty good for Dale Earnhardt Jr
GOLF - Unfamiliar Surroundings-The PGA Tour makes a rare stop in Philadelphia this week on a course -- Aronimink -- that most have never seen. Kerr wins by 12, first US woman at No. 1. Bubba Watson wins playoff at Travelers. Roberts wins Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Pettersen, Mahan share CVS Classic lead.
MMA - Brock Lesnar has become one of the best fighters in the world – and he's only just begun to take his training seriously.
BOXING - State of the GameWith a 23-1 record, Nonito Donaire (L) is currently one of the best junior bantamweights
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged major officiating errors Tuesday and promised to reopen the debate over video technology.
YESTERDAY - MONDAY June 28, 2010 - Netherlands 2 Slovakia 1 and Brazil 3 Chile 0 !
TODAY - TUESDAY June 29, 2010 - PARAGUAY vs. JAPAN at 10 AM EDT and SPAIN vs. PORTUGAL at 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Lu stuns Roddick in 5 sets at Wimbledon. Serena tops Sharapova to reach quarters. Venus Williams is playing from behind after losing the opening set of a Wimbledon quarterfinal against Tsvetana Pironkova. Kim Clijsters continues her strong run with a tough match against Vera Zvonareva.
WNBA - Missing the point? The Storm might not have as easy a time with the Silver Stars as in their first two meetings if back pain forces point guard Sue Bird to miss Tuesday's game. Charles, Sun visit Shock. Dream host Mercury. Fever try to upset Mystic rhythm. Liberty visit Sparks!
HORSE RACING - In the clear?Charlie Hayward, chief executive of the New York Racing Association, believes NYRA's financial troubles are over as the Saratoga racing season approaches. My Summer Slew wins Hollywood Park feature, Way With Words captures Monmouth Park feature. Gold d'Oro wins the Belmont feature.
POKER - Seidel on topErik Seidel leads the field of 22 heading into Day 2 of the Tournament of Champions. Watch the action live on ESPN3 at 3 p.m. ET
Monday, June 28, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/28/2010
MLB - Down 4 in 9th, Yankees top Dodgers. Longoria, Upton argue in Rays' loss. Ump admits blown strike call on Damon. Red Sox C Martinez has broken left thumb. Hamilton's streak hits 21, Rangers win. Moyer yields record 506th homer but wins. Cubs snap White Sox's win streak at 11. Lester has 5-hitter, BoSox beat Lincecum.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - FINALS - The final national champion at Rosenblatt Stadium will be crowned with South Carolina and UCLA fighting it out.
TODAY - UCLA (51-15) vs. South Carolina (52-16) - Format: Best of three series. Game 1: Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
NFL - Hall of Fame QB John Elway is interested in owning a part of the Broncos. Trouble following Vick- The NFL could discipline Michael Vick in the wake of a nightclub shooting.
NASCAR - New Hampshire provided the perfect setup for the race to the Chase, with Jimmie Johnson assuming his usual top spot. Johnson wins for second straight week! Tony Stewart finishes second! Kyle Busch claims sixth Nationwide win.
GOLF - Travelers Championship-Bubba Watson outdueled Scott Verplank on the second playoff hole to capture his first tour event. Kerr, who closed with a 66, will be the first American No. 1. The only question Sunday at the LPGA Championship is Cristie Kerr's winning margin. Answer: 12. Kerr's second major will result in a No. 1 world ranking. Dick's Sporting Goods Open-Loren Roberts fired a 65 on Sunday to prevail by one over Fred Funk.
MMA - Fedor Emelianenko's submission loss to Fabricio Werdum has implications far beyond MMA's heavyweight rankings.
BOXING - Manny Pacquiao has already achieved boxing greatness. But where will life in the political ring take him?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - FIFA will censor World Cup match action being shown on giant screens inside the stadium after replays of Argentina’s disputed first goal against Mexico fueled arguments on the pitch.
YESTERDAY - Germany 4 England 1 and Argentiana 3 Mexico 1!
TODAY - NETHERLANDS vs. SLOVAKIA - 10 AM EDT and BRAZIL vs. CHILE - 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Wimbledon's busy middle Monday features Roger Federer and the other remaining players in action. Serena Williams wants revenge on Maria Sharapova for a loss in the 2004 final. Wimbledon to resume with busy Monday!
WNBA - Liberty passNew York struggled early and trailed by 16 in the first half, but a big third quarter propelled the Liberty to a 77-68 win over the visiting Sun. More women's hoops-Seattle streaks through Tulsa. Mystics cool Mercury. Dream handle Sparks. Fever fend off Sky!
HORSE RACING - My Summer Slew wins Hollywood Park feature. Way With Words captures Monmouth Park feature. Gold d'Oro wins the Belmont feature. Formulaforsuccess wins at Churchill. Cape Blanco wins Irish Derby. Just Louise defeats Salty Strike to win…
POKER - Three tables, 27 championsDay 1 of the Tournament of Champions is in the books. Watch a replay of all the action on ESPN3. Plus, watch highlights from Ivey's recent win.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - FINALS - The final national champion at Rosenblatt Stadium will be crowned with South Carolina and UCLA fighting it out.
TODAY - UCLA (51-15) vs. South Carolina (52-16) - Format: Best of three series. Game 1: Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
NFL - Hall of Fame QB John Elway is interested in owning a part of the Broncos. Trouble following Vick- The NFL could discipline Michael Vick in the wake of a nightclub shooting.
NASCAR - New Hampshire provided the perfect setup for the race to the Chase, with Jimmie Johnson assuming his usual top spot. Johnson wins for second straight week! Tony Stewart finishes second! Kyle Busch claims sixth Nationwide win.
GOLF - Travelers Championship-Bubba Watson outdueled Scott Verplank on the second playoff hole to capture his first tour event. Kerr, who closed with a 66, will be the first American No. 1. The only question Sunday at the LPGA Championship is Cristie Kerr's winning margin. Answer: 12. Kerr's second major will result in a No. 1 world ranking. Dick's Sporting Goods Open-Loren Roberts fired a 65 on Sunday to prevail by one over Fred Funk.
MMA - Fedor Emelianenko's submission loss to Fabricio Werdum has implications far beyond MMA's heavyweight rankings.
BOXING - Manny Pacquiao has already achieved boxing greatness. But where will life in the political ring take him?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - FIFA will censor World Cup match action being shown on giant screens inside the stadium after replays of Argentina’s disputed first goal against Mexico fueled arguments on the pitch.
YESTERDAY - Germany 4 England 1 and Argentiana 3 Mexico 1!
TODAY - NETHERLANDS vs. SLOVAKIA - 10 AM EDT and BRAZIL vs. CHILE - 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Wimbledon's busy middle Monday features Roger Federer and the other remaining players in action. Serena Williams wants revenge on Maria Sharapova for a loss in the 2004 final. Wimbledon to resume with busy Monday!
WNBA - Liberty passNew York struggled early and trailed by 16 in the first half, but a big third quarter propelled the Liberty to a 77-68 win over the visiting Sun. More women's hoops-Seattle streaks through Tulsa. Mystics cool Mercury. Dream handle Sparks. Fever fend off Sky!
HORSE RACING - My Summer Slew wins Hollywood Park feature. Way With Words captures Monmouth Park feature. Gold d'Oro wins the Belmont feature. Formulaforsuccess wins at Churchill. Cape Blanco wins Irish Derby. Just Louise defeats Salty Strike to win…
POKER - Three tables, 27 championsDay 1 of the Tournament of Champions is in the books. Watch a replay of all the action on ESPN3. Plus, watch highlights from Ivey's recent win.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/27/2010
MLB - ChiSox top Cubs for 11th straight wiN. Twins beat Santana as Pavano 3-hits Mets. Buchholz injured, but Red Sox top Giants. Price goes 8, first in AL to 11 wins. Loney's 4 RBIs help Dodgers beat Yankees. Matsui's slam in 1st holds up for
Angels. Kinsler ends long HR drought, Texas wins.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Facing elimination for a fourth time, South Carolina did the improbable, edging Clemson 4-3 to reach the final series. Trevor Bauer stopped TCU and UCLA reached the final series with a 10-3 win.
YESTERDAY - Saturday June 26
Game 13: UCLA 10. TCU 3 – UCLA advances to final series
Game 14: South Carolina 4, Clemson 3 – South Carolina advances to final series
College World Series: Championship Series
UCLA (51-15) vs. South Carolina (52-16)
Format: Best of three series.
Game 1: Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2: Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 3: Wednesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., ESPN, if necessary
NASCAR - Joey Logano returns to New Hampshire, site of his historic first win.
Montoya takes pole at New Hampshire. Johnson tops Junior in popularity. Johnson beat his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., to win a $100,000 grant as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project.
GOLF - Travelers Championship-Ben Curtis jumped up the leaderboard but still trails Justin Rose by three after Round 3. Cristie Kerr, seeking her second major, shot a 3-under 69 to lead by a tournament-record eight shots at the LPGA Championship. Dick's Sporting Goods Open-Dan Forsman shot his second straight 66 on Saturday and leads by one.
MMA - Fedor Emelianenko's submission loss to Fabricio Werdum (L) has implications far beyond MMA's heavyweight rankings.
BOXING - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. improved to 42-0-1 by outpointing a game John Duddy on Saturday night in San Antonio.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Good but not great-the Yanks gave America much to cheer with a run to the round of 16, which is as far as could be expected.
YESTERDAY - ROUND 16 - URUGUAY 2 SOUTH KOREA 1 and GHANA 2 USA 1 !
TODAY - GERMANY vs ENGLAND 10 AM EDT and ARGENTING vs MEXICO 2:30 pm EDT!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal skipped meeting the Queen to focus on his Wimbledon return, which included a five-set battle to beat Philipp Petzschner. Wimbledon women-Defending champ Serena Williams had to rally past Dominika Cibulkova's second-set charge to win. More coverage-Murray downs Simon.Federer cruises to win.Roddick wins in four sets.Venus moves through!
WNBA - Sophia Young and the Stars add insult to injury for the tough-luck Lynx, winning 80-66 to end Minnesota's three-game streak.
HORSE RACING - Devil's dash-Devil May Care gave trainer Todd Pletcher a victory for his 43rd birthday, as the filly won the $250,000 Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday. Turning Top wins Beverly Hills Handicap. Just Louise defeats Salty Strike to win. Strike It Rich captures Monmouth Park feature.
Angels. Kinsler ends long HR drought, Texas wins.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Facing elimination for a fourth time, South Carolina did the improbable, edging Clemson 4-3 to reach the final series. Trevor Bauer stopped TCU and UCLA reached the final series with a 10-3 win.
YESTERDAY - Saturday June 26
Game 13: UCLA 10. TCU 3 – UCLA advances to final series
Game 14: South Carolina 4, Clemson 3 – South Carolina advances to final series
College World Series: Championship Series
UCLA (51-15) vs. South Carolina (52-16)
Format: Best of three series.
Game 1: Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2: Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 3: Wednesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., ESPN, if necessary
NASCAR - Joey Logano returns to New Hampshire, site of his historic first win.
Montoya takes pole at New Hampshire. Johnson tops Junior in popularity. Johnson beat his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., to win a $100,000 grant as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project.
GOLF - Travelers Championship-Ben Curtis jumped up the leaderboard but still trails Justin Rose by three after Round 3. Cristie Kerr, seeking her second major, shot a 3-under 69 to lead by a tournament-record eight shots at the LPGA Championship. Dick's Sporting Goods Open-Dan Forsman shot his second straight 66 on Saturday and leads by one.
MMA - Fedor Emelianenko's submission loss to Fabricio Werdum (L) has implications far beyond MMA's heavyweight rankings.
BOXING - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. improved to 42-0-1 by outpointing a game John Duddy on Saturday night in San Antonio.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Good but not great-the Yanks gave America much to cheer with a run to the round of 16, which is as far as could be expected.
YESTERDAY - ROUND 16 - URUGUAY 2 SOUTH KOREA 1 and GHANA 2 USA 1 !
TODAY - GERMANY vs ENGLAND 10 AM EDT and ARGENTING vs MEXICO 2:30 pm EDT!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal skipped meeting the Queen to focus on his Wimbledon return, which included a five-set battle to beat Philipp Petzschner. Wimbledon women-Defending champ Serena Williams had to rally past Dominika Cibulkova's second-set charge to win. More coverage-Murray downs Simon.Federer cruises to win.Roddick wins in four sets.Venus moves through!
WNBA - Sophia Young and the Stars add insult to injury for the tough-luck Lynx, winning 80-66 to end Minnesota's three-game streak.
HORSE RACING - Devil's dash-Devil May Care gave trainer Todd Pletcher a victory for his 43rd birthday, as the filly won the $250,000 Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday. Turning Top wins Beverly Hills Handicap. Just Louise defeats Salty Strike to win. Strike It Rich captures Monmouth Park feature.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/26/2010
MLB - That was wild! Arizona's Edwin Jackson no-hits Rays, walks 8. A-Rod HR gets Yanks past Torre's Dodgers. Halladay shuts down Jays, Phils win 9-0. Wagner notches 400th save in Braves' win. Wright's homer helps Pelfrey win 10th. Pedroia injures foot as Red Sox lose. Astros snap Rangers' 11-game win streak.
NCAA BASEBALL - 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Matt Purke's patience helped TCU get past UCLA 6-2 to force a rematch. Dream finishSouth Carolina edged Oklahoma 3-2 and earned a date with Clemson.
TODAY - Saturday June 26 - Game 13: UCLA vs. TCU, 2 p.m. ESPN
Game 14: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN
NASCAR - The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Infineon Raceway for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. This is the first of two Cup races there this season. Joey Logano is the defending race winner.
GOLF - LPGA Championship Cristie Kerr shot 66 on Friday to open a five-shot lead midway through the LPGA's second major. Rose takes 4-stroke lead at Travelers.
MMA - Size difference is just one of the contrasts that Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum bring to their Saturday fight.
BOXING - Every time Northern Ireland's John Duddy steps into the ring, he's got his uncle's life and untimely death on his mind.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Field general-Much of the publicity goes to Landon Donovan, but the U.S. team wouldn't be where it is without star keeper Tim Howard. Round of 16 set - Germany vs. England will be one of the best.
YESTERDAY - Portugal 0 Brazil 0, North Korea 0 Ivory Coast 3, Switzerland 0
Honduras 0 and Chile 1 Spain 2!
TODAY - URUGUAY vs. SOUTH KOREA 10 AM EDT and UNITED STATES vs.
GHANA 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Andy Murray carries momentum and, as usual, Great Britain's hopes into his third-round match against Gilles Simon. Wimbledon women-Venus Williams labored through a tough first set but got by Alisa Kleybanova in the third round.
Murray wins in front of Queen Elizabeth! Isner loses day after marathon match.
WNBA - Charles in charge-Tina Charles tallied 23 boards and 19 points as the Sun beat Phoenix 82-79 to hand the Mercury their first three-game losing streak in two years. More Friday action - Liberty blast Shock Storm rallies past Fever. Sky overcome Mystics, Langhorne.
HORSE RACING - Bruce's Dream wins Hollywood Park feature. Gimme Credit wins $82,000 feature at Monmouth. Yield Bogey wins Belmont feature.
NCAA BASEBALL - 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Matt Purke's patience helped TCU get past UCLA 6-2 to force a rematch. Dream finishSouth Carolina edged Oklahoma 3-2 and earned a date with Clemson.
TODAY - Saturday June 26 - Game 13: UCLA vs. TCU, 2 p.m. ESPN
Game 14: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN
NASCAR - The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Infineon Raceway for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. This is the first of two Cup races there this season. Joey Logano is the defending race winner.
GOLF - LPGA Championship Cristie Kerr shot 66 on Friday to open a five-shot lead midway through the LPGA's second major. Rose takes 4-stroke lead at Travelers.
MMA - Size difference is just one of the contrasts that Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum bring to their Saturday fight.
BOXING - Every time Northern Ireland's John Duddy steps into the ring, he's got his uncle's life and untimely death on his mind.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Field general-Much of the publicity goes to Landon Donovan, but the U.S. team wouldn't be where it is without star keeper Tim Howard. Round of 16 set - Germany vs. England will be one of the best.
YESTERDAY - Portugal 0 Brazil 0, North Korea 0 Ivory Coast 3, Switzerland 0
Honduras 0 and Chile 1 Spain 2!
TODAY - URUGUAY vs. SOUTH KOREA 10 AM EDT and UNITED STATES vs.
GHANA 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Andy Murray carries momentum and, as usual, Great Britain's hopes into his third-round match against Gilles Simon. Wimbledon women-Venus Williams labored through a tough first set but got by Alisa Kleybanova in the third round.
Murray wins in front of Queen Elizabeth! Isner loses day after marathon match.
WNBA - Charles in charge-Tina Charles tallied 23 boards and 19 points as the Sun beat Phoenix 82-79 to hand the Mercury their first three-game losing streak in two years. More Friday action - Liberty blast Shock Storm rallies past Fever. Sky overcome Mystics, Langhorne.
HORSE RACING - Bruce's Dream wins Hollywood Park feature. Gimme Credit wins $82,000 feature at Monmouth. Yield Bogey wins Belmont feature.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/25/2010
MLB - Pedroia's 3 HRs, 5 hits lift BoSox in 10Rangers rally to win 11th straight. ChiSox top Braves for ninth straight win. Galarraga gets back in win column. Sore shoulder sidelines Rays LF Crawford. Dodgers avoid season sweep to Angels. Gallardo perfect for 5 1-3, blanks Twins. Garza's 8 innings lift Rays past Padres.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Tigers no surpriseClemson's pitching has come up big in Omaha as the Tigers close in on the final series. Jackie Bradley Jr. and South Carolina used their last strike to edge Oklahoma 3-2 and earn a date with Clemson.
YESTERDAY - Thursday June 24- BRACKET 2 Game 10: South Carolina 3, Oklahoma 2 (12 innings) – Oklahoma eliminated
TODAY - FRIDAY June 25- BRACKET 1 Game 11: UCLA vs. TCU, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2
Friday June 25- BRACKET 2 Game 12: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 9 p.m., ESPN2
TOMORROW - Saturday June 26- BRACKET 1 Game 13: UCLA vs. TCU, 2 or 7 p.m. ESPN, if necessary Saturday June 26- BRACKET 2 Game 14: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN, if necessary
NASCAR - Without racing, Mark Martin says his life would be empty, which is why the 51-year-old insists he never wants to retire. Lenox Industrial Tools 301-The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Infineon Raceway for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. This is the first of two Cup races there this season. Joey Logano is the defending race winner. Three things to watch for, Dallenbach 1. Rolling through the corners, 2. Fuel strategy, 3. Setting up for the Chase!
GOLF - Justin Rose birdied five of his final six holes to shoot 64 and join three others atop the Travelers Championship. LPGA ChampionshipAmerican Cristie Kerr is tied for the lead at the season's second major, thanks to a hot putter at Locust Hill.
MMA - Size difference is just one of the contrasts that Fedor Emelianenko (L) and Fabricio Werdum bring to their Saturday fight.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains No. 1 in the world, but Manny Pacquiao is gaining ground on the pound-for-pound champ.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP
YESTERDAY - Slovakia 3 Italy 2, Paraguay 0 New Zealand 0, Denmark 1 Japan 3 and Cameroon 1 Netherlands 2!
TODAY - NORTH KOREA vs. IVORY COAST, PORTUGAL vs. BRAZIL, CHILE VS. SPAIN and SWITZERLAND.
TENNIS - John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's historic match merited awards and will overshadow the remainder of Wimbledon. Queen Elizabeth was at Wimbledon for the first time in 33 years. Murray wins in front of Queen Elizabeth. Serena wins 6-0, 6-1 to reach 3rd round. Sharapova into 3rd round of Wimbledon. 2-time Grand Slam champ Kuznetsova upset. No. 3 seed Wozniacki reaches 3rd round.
WNBA - Magic CrystalCrystal Langhorne scored a career-high 27 points and had 14 rebounds to help the Mystics beat the Sparks 68-53 Thursday night.
HORSE RACING - Financially stable? Thoroughbred owner Ahmed Zayat has reached a settlement with Fifth Third Bank that ensures the bank is repaid the $34 million it claims he defaulted on. Just Magic wins Hollywood Park feature.Typhoon Tycoon wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Frank Kassela won his second bracelet of the 2010 WSOP in Event 40 to make it 11 years in a row that a player has won two bracelets at the WSOP.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Tigers no surpriseClemson's pitching has come up big in Omaha as the Tigers close in on the final series. Jackie Bradley Jr. and South Carolina used their last strike to edge Oklahoma 3-2 and earn a date with Clemson.
YESTERDAY - Thursday June 24- BRACKET 2 Game 10: South Carolina 3, Oklahoma 2 (12 innings) – Oklahoma eliminated
TODAY - FRIDAY June 25- BRACKET 1 Game 11: UCLA vs. TCU, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2
Friday June 25- BRACKET 2 Game 12: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 9 p.m., ESPN2
TOMORROW - Saturday June 26- BRACKET 1 Game 13: UCLA vs. TCU, 2 or 7 p.m. ESPN, if necessary Saturday June 26- BRACKET 2 Game 14: Clemson vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN, if necessary
NASCAR - Without racing, Mark Martin says his life would be empty, which is why the 51-year-old insists he never wants to retire. Lenox Industrial Tools 301-The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Infineon Raceway for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. This is the first of two Cup races there this season. Joey Logano is the defending race winner. Three things to watch for, Dallenbach 1. Rolling through the corners, 2. Fuel strategy, 3. Setting up for the Chase!
GOLF - Justin Rose birdied five of his final six holes to shoot 64 and join three others atop the Travelers Championship. LPGA ChampionshipAmerican Cristie Kerr is tied for the lead at the season's second major, thanks to a hot putter at Locust Hill.
MMA - Size difference is just one of the contrasts that Fedor Emelianenko (L) and Fabricio Werdum bring to their Saturday fight.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains No. 1 in the world, but Manny Pacquiao is gaining ground on the pound-for-pound champ.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP
YESTERDAY - Slovakia 3 Italy 2, Paraguay 0 New Zealand 0, Denmark 1 Japan 3 and Cameroon 1 Netherlands 2!
TODAY - NORTH KOREA vs. IVORY COAST, PORTUGAL vs. BRAZIL, CHILE VS. SPAIN and SWITZERLAND.
TENNIS - John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's historic match merited awards and will overshadow the remainder of Wimbledon. Queen Elizabeth was at Wimbledon for the first time in 33 years. Murray wins in front of Queen Elizabeth. Serena wins 6-0, 6-1 to reach 3rd round. Sharapova into 3rd round of Wimbledon. 2-time Grand Slam champ Kuznetsova upset. No. 3 seed Wozniacki reaches 3rd round.
WNBA - Magic CrystalCrystal Langhorne scored a career-high 27 points and had 14 rebounds to help the Mystics beat the Sparks 68-53 Thursday night.
HORSE RACING - Financially stable? Thoroughbred owner Ahmed Zayat has reached a settlement with Fifth Third Bank that ensures the bank is repaid the $34 million it claims he defaulted on. Just Magic wins Hollywood Park feature.Typhoon Tycoon wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Frank Kassela won his second bracelet of the 2010 WSOP in Event 40 to make it 11 years in a row that a player has won two bracelets at the WSOP.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/24/2010
MLB - Giambi's HR off Papelbon lifts Rockies. Strasburg Ks 9, suffers first loss. Marlins fire manager Gonzalez, 2 coaches. Dickey 6-0 after beating Tigers 5-0. Phillies win on Rollins' game-ending HR. Granderson's HR in 10th lifts Yankees.
Rangers roll to 10th straight win.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - TCU's turtle magic worked again as Matt Curry's grand slam powered an eight-run eighth to top Florida State 11-7.
YESTERDAY - Wednesday June 23 - Game 9: TCU 11, Florida State 7 – Florida State eliminated. Game 8: Clemson 6, Oklahoma 4, comp. of susp. game.
TODAY - Thursday June 24 - Game 10: South Carolina vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - She's backDanica Patrick will return to the Nationwide Series in New Hampshire. Do we care? Labonte ends contract with TRG Motorsports.Stewart finishes 3rd in N. Dakota dirt-track race!
GOLF - Four-time major winner and world No. 2 Phil Mickelson has five second-place finishes at the U.S. Open. Will a win ever come? Travelers Championship-Kenny Perry (above) aims to defend his title, but Stewart Cink wants a third win.
MMA - Saturday, June 26 - Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., Showtime.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains No. 1 in the world, but Manny Pacquiao is gaining ground on the pound-for-pound champ. Sweet as 'Sugar?'Andre Ward is one of boxing's brightest young talents, but does he compare to 'Sugar' Ray Leonard?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP -How big was the U.S.'s victory? where does this dramatic win over Algeria ranks amongst the biggest U.S. wins ever?
YESTERDAY - Slovenia 0 England 1, USA 1 Algeria 0, Ghana 0 Germany 1 and Australia 2 Serbia 1 !
TODAY - SLOVAKIA vs. ITALY, PARAGUAY vs. NEW ZEALAND, DENMARK vs. JAPAN and CAMEROON vs. NETHERLANDS!
TENNIS - John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, deadlocked at 59 in the fifth set, resume their epic match at Wimbledon later Thursday. Royal visit - Queen Elizabeth is at Wimbledon for the first time in 33 years, and she's watching Andy Murray on
Centre Court. Federer, Roddick advance at Wimbledon. 5-time champ Venus advances to 3rd round. Clijsters makes Wimbledon's 3rd round.
WNBA - Close encounter-Atlanta's Iziane Castro Marques and Tulsa's Scholanda Robinson meet eye-to-eye, but the Dream were 96-90 winners in the end on Wednesday. Lynx topple Liberty 75-68. Sky slip past Sun 86-77.
HORSE RACING - Santa Anita Park has reversed course and will host the Oak Tree meeting this fall after all, extending a tradition that stretches over a 41-year span. Lt. Hopeful wins at Hollywood Park. Ready to Sing wins Belmont feature!
POKER - From The Bear's Mouth-Andrew Feldman takes you around the felt at the WSOP with the aid of Bernard Lee and Barry Greenstein.
Rangers roll to 10th straight win.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - TCU's turtle magic worked again as Matt Curry's grand slam powered an eight-run eighth to top Florida State 11-7.
YESTERDAY - Wednesday June 23 - Game 9: TCU 11, Florida State 7 – Florida State eliminated. Game 8: Clemson 6, Oklahoma 4, comp. of susp. game.
TODAY - Thursday June 24 - Game 10: South Carolina vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - She's backDanica Patrick will return to the Nationwide Series in New Hampshire. Do we care? Labonte ends contract with TRG Motorsports.Stewart finishes 3rd in N. Dakota dirt-track race!
GOLF - Four-time major winner and world No. 2 Phil Mickelson has five second-place finishes at the U.S. Open. Will a win ever come? Travelers Championship-Kenny Perry (above) aims to defend his title, but Stewart Cink wants a third win.
MMA - Saturday, June 26 - Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., Showtime.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains No. 1 in the world, but Manny Pacquiao is gaining ground on the pound-for-pound champ. Sweet as 'Sugar?'Andre Ward is one of boxing's brightest young talents, but does he compare to 'Sugar' Ray Leonard?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP -How big was the U.S.'s victory? where does this dramatic win over Algeria ranks amongst the biggest U.S. wins ever?
YESTERDAY - Slovenia 0 England 1, USA 1 Algeria 0, Ghana 0 Germany 1 and Australia 2 Serbia 1 !
TODAY - SLOVAKIA vs. ITALY, PARAGUAY vs. NEW ZEALAND, DENMARK vs. JAPAN and CAMEROON vs. NETHERLANDS!
TENNIS - John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, deadlocked at 59 in the fifth set, resume their epic match at Wimbledon later Thursday. Royal visit - Queen Elizabeth is at Wimbledon for the first time in 33 years, and she's watching Andy Murray on
Centre Court. Federer, Roddick advance at Wimbledon. 5-time champ Venus advances to 3rd round. Clijsters makes Wimbledon's 3rd round.
WNBA - Close encounter-Atlanta's Iziane Castro Marques and Tulsa's Scholanda Robinson meet eye-to-eye, but the Dream were 96-90 winners in the end on Wednesday. Lynx topple Liberty 75-68. Sky slip past Sun 86-77.
HORSE RACING - Santa Anita Park has reversed course and will host the Oak Tree meeting this fall after all, extending a tradition that stretches over a 41-year span. Lt. Hopeful wins at Hollywood Park. Ready to Sing wins Belmont feature!
POKER - From The Bear's Mouth-Andrew Feldman takes you around the felt at the WSOP with the aid of Bernard Lee and Barry Greenstein.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/23/2010
MLB - Rangers push winning streak to 9. Lincecum bests Oswalt 3-1 with 8 innings. Moyer beats Indians 2-1 for win No. 266. White Sox extend streak to 7, top Braves. Latos Ks 8 as Padres beat Rays 2-1. Kendrick keys Angels' rally past Dodgers. Rockies snap Red Sox's 6-game win streak. Pagan leads Mets past Tigers 14-6.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Tuesday June 22 - Game 7: South Carolina 11, Arizona State 4 – Recap – Arizona State eliminated. Game 8: Clemson 6, Oklahoma 1, end 5th, suspended (rain)
TODAY - Wednesday June 23 - Game 8: Oklahoma vs. Clemson, completion of suspended game, 4:30 p.m., ESPNU. Game 9: Florida State vs. TCU, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - Between Marcos Ambrose's blunder, Jeff Gordon's antics and Jimmie Johnson's win, Father's Day at Sonoma was a wild affair. Stewart is scheduled to drive Wednesday at the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo to help promote the three-eighths-mile dirt track. The speedway is being run this summer by Danny Schatz, whose son, Donny, races for Stewart on the World Of Outlaws circuit and is a four-time champion there.
GOLF - It's possible that Tiger Woods will not only fail to capture a major, but go the entire calendar year without a victory. Miyazato new No. 1 in women's golf. Final-round US Open rating up 35 percent.
MMA - Saturday, June 26 -Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., Showtime
BOXING - Andre Ward is one of the finest fighters in boxing's new breed. But is a comparison to "Sugar" Ray Leonard too much?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Do-or-die time-It's all on the line for the Americans as a win over Algeria would put them into the round of 16.
YESTERDAY - Mexico 0 Uruguay 1, France 1 South Africa 2, Nigeria 2 South Korea 2 and Greece 0 Argentina 2!
TODAY - SLOVENIA vs, ENGLAND, USA vs. ALGERIA, GHANA vs. GERMANY and AUSTRALIA vs. SERBIA !
TENNIS - Roger Federer was pushed to the breaking point in his opening match at Wimbledon and now he's off Centre Court. Reigning champ Serena Williams held off a second-set fightback to win.
WNBA - Shooting for the Sky- Epiphanny Prince (10) scored 19 points and the Chicago Sky ended a four-game losing streak with an 86-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. Brunson scores 21 to lead Lynx over the Liberty.
HORSE RACING - Fall forward- Santa Anita Park has reversed course and will host the Oak Tree meeting this fall after all, extending a tradition that stretches over a 41-year span.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Tuesday June 22 - Game 7: South Carolina 11, Arizona State 4 – Recap – Arizona State eliminated. Game 8: Clemson 6, Oklahoma 1, end 5th, suspended (rain)
TODAY - Wednesday June 23 - Game 8: Oklahoma vs. Clemson, completion of suspended game, 4:30 p.m., ESPNU. Game 9: Florida State vs. TCU, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - Between Marcos Ambrose's blunder, Jeff Gordon's antics and Jimmie Johnson's win, Father's Day at Sonoma was a wild affair. Stewart is scheduled to drive Wednesday at the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo to help promote the three-eighths-mile dirt track. The speedway is being run this summer by Danny Schatz, whose son, Donny, races for Stewart on the World Of Outlaws circuit and is a four-time champion there.
GOLF - It's possible that Tiger Woods will not only fail to capture a major, but go the entire calendar year without a victory. Miyazato new No. 1 in women's golf. Final-round US Open rating up 35 percent.
MMA - Saturday, June 26 -Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., Showtime
BOXING - Andre Ward is one of the finest fighters in boxing's new breed. But is a comparison to "Sugar" Ray Leonard too much?
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Do-or-die time-It's all on the line for the Americans as a win over Algeria would put them into the round of 16.
YESTERDAY - Mexico 0 Uruguay 1, France 1 South Africa 2, Nigeria 2 South Korea 2 and Greece 0 Argentina 2!
TODAY - SLOVENIA vs, ENGLAND, USA vs. ALGERIA, GHANA vs. GERMANY and AUSTRALIA vs. SERBIA !
TENNIS - Roger Federer was pushed to the breaking point in his opening match at Wimbledon and now he's off Centre Court. Reigning champ Serena Williams held off a second-set fightback to win.
WNBA - Shooting for the Sky- Epiphanny Prince (10) scored 19 points and the Chicago Sky ended a four-game losing streak with an 86-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. Brunson scores 21 to lead Lynx over the Liberty.
HORSE RACING - Fall forward- Santa Anita Park has reversed course and will host the Oak Tree meeting this fall after all, extending a tradition that stretches over a 41-year span.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/22/2010
MLB - INTERLEAGUE PLAY - Diamondbacks pound Burnett, Yanks. Reds hit 3 HRs in 10th, beat A's 6-4 At age 19, Willie Mays was signed by the Giants 60 years ago amid intrigue and deception
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Monday June 21 - Game 5: Florida State 8, Florida 5–Florida eliminated. Game 6: UCLA 6, TCU 3, Game 4: Clemson 6, Arizona State 3.
TODAY - Tuesday June 22 - Game 7: South Carolina vs. Arizona State, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 Game 8: Oklahoma vs. Clemson, 9 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - Back on topJimmie Johnson's critics like to point to the equipment as the reason for his success. Will his road win change that? July race at Daytona to be first in 3-D!
GOLF - Pebble Beach was as beautiful as ever during the U.S. Open but was it too tough? Tour pro Ryan Moore thinks so and he wasn't alone.
MMA - Jamie Varner often said Kamal Shalorus was the toughest fighter no one had heard of. Sunday, he was proven right!
BOXING - Andre Ward isn't there yet, but the 2004 Olympic gold medalist is the pound-for-pound king of the near future.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP -The reckoning - Coach Raymond Domenech knows all too well the story of France's Cup odyssey — a tale of traitors, secrecy and mutiny. Is the end nigh?
YESTERDAY - PORTUGAL 7 - NORTH KOREA 0, Chile 1 - SWITZERLAND 0 and SPAIN 2 - HONDURAS 0 !
TODAY - MEXICO vs. URUGUAY, FRANCE vs. SOUTH AFRICA, NIGERIA vs. SOUTH KOREA and FREECE vs. ARGENTIA !
TENNIS - Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among the big names playing Tuesday at Wimbledon. Federer rallies from 2 sets down to win Day 1. French champ Schiavone out in 1st round. Venus cruises into Wimbledon's 2nd round. 5th-seeded Roddick rolls into 2nd round.
WNBA - The Sky is the limit-Rookie Tina Charles and the Eastern Conference-leading Sun look to remain perfect at home Tuesday when they host the last-place Sky.
HORSE RACING - Leroy's Dynameaux wins Will Rogers at Hollywood. Evenings End wins Monmouth Park feature.
POKER - Ivey! Ivey! Ivey! Just when the questions start about why Ivey hasn't done much at the WSOP, he silences all the critics by winning $3,000 HORSE Event 37!
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Monday June 21 - Game 5: Florida State 8, Florida 5–Florida eliminated. Game 6: UCLA 6, TCU 3, Game 4: Clemson 6, Arizona State 3.
TODAY - Tuesday June 22 - Game 7: South Carolina vs. Arizona State, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 Game 8: Oklahoma vs. Clemson, 9 p.m., ESPN2
NASCAR - Back on topJimmie Johnson's critics like to point to the equipment as the reason for his success. Will his road win change that? July race at Daytona to be first in 3-D!
GOLF - Pebble Beach was as beautiful as ever during the U.S. Open but was it too tough? Tour pro Ryan Moore thinks so and he wasn't alone.
MMA - Jamie Varner often said Kamal Shalorus was the toughest fighter no one had heard of. Sunday, he was proven right!
BOXING - Andre Ward isn't there yet, but the 2004 Olympic gold medalist is the pound-for-pound king of the near future.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP -The reckoning - Coach Raymond Domenech knows all too well the story of France's Cup odyssey — a tale of traitors, secrecy and mutiny. Is the end nigh?
YESTERDAY - PORTUGAL 7 - NORTH KOREA 0, Chile 1 - SWITZERLAND 0 and SPAIN 2 - HONDURAS 0 !
TODAY - MEXICO vs. URUGUAY, FRANCE vs. SOUTH AFRICA, NIGERIA vs. SOUTH KOREA and FREECE vs. ARGENTIA !
TENNIS - Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among the big names playing Tuesday at Wimbledon. Federer rallies from 2 sets down to win Day 1. French champ Schiavone out in 1st round. Venus cruises into Wimbledon's 2nd round. 5th-seeded Roddick rolls into 2nd round.
WNBA - The Sky is the limit-Rookie Tina Charles and the Eastern Conference-leading Sun look to remain perfect at home Tuesday when they host the last-place Sky.
HORSE RACING - Leroy's Dynameaux wins Will Rogers at Hollywood. Evenings End wins Monmouth Park feature.
POKER - Ivey! Ivey! Ivey! Just when the questions start about why Ivey hasn't done much at the WSOP, he silences all the critics by winning $3,000 HORSE Event 37!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/21/2010
MLB - Buchholz wins 10th, BoSox sweep Dodgers. CC's 8 IP, Teixeira's slam lift Yankees. Pavano 4-hits Phils, Twins beat Halladay. Hamilton's 5 hits push Rangers' run to 8. Tigers option struggling RHP Porcello. Johnson bests Price as
Marlins beat Rays. Hinske, Jones help Braves' run reach 5. ChiSox win sixth straight, back at .500.
NCAA - BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Oklahoma gets out of late jams in 4-3 win at CWS. Arizona St-Clemson CWS game postponed until Monday!
GAMES TODAY - Monday June 21 -
BRACKET 1- Game 5: Florida State vs. Florida, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 - Game 6: TCU vs. UCLA, 9 p.m., ESPN2
BRACKET 2 - Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 11 a.m., ESPNU.
NFL - The Broncos were abysmal inside their opponents’ 20 last year. How can rookie Tim Tebow help correct that problem? The Colts are downplaying the latest injury to receiver Anthony Gonzalez.
NCAA FOOTBALL - It took a village to keep Texas and others in their backyards. But conference expansion capers might only be on hold.
NASCAR - Johnson wins Sonoma after Ambrose gaffe. Marcos Ambrose had his first career Cup victory in the palm of his hand, only to gift it to Jimmie Johnson.
GOLF - Graeme McDowell didn't trip up at Pebble. For Phil Mickelson, it was the same old story. Mickelson, Els, Woods come up short! ShopRite LPGA Classic-Ai Miyazato fired a 64 on Sunday to post her fourth victory this year!
MMA - Jamie Varner often said Kamal Shalorus was the toughest fighter no one had heard of. Sunday, he was proven right. Vicious leg kicks, nasty low blows and all Varner and Shalorus get is a draw!
BOXING - APAndre Ward proved himself a force to be reckoned with by dominating Allan Green and earning a Super Six semifinal slot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - England denied talk of a mutiny in the ranks on Monday when Frank Lampard, the squad’s most articulate spokesman, told reporters that there was no plot to loosen the iron grip of coach Fabio Capello.
YESTERDAY- SLOVAKIA 0 PARAGUAY 2, ITALY 1 NEW ZEALAND 1 and BRAZIL 3 IVORY COAST 1!
TODAY'S MATCHES - PORTUGAL 7 vs. NORTH KOREA O, CHILE vs. SWITZERLAND and SPAIN vs. HONDURAS!
TENNIS - Clijsters wins in return to WimbledonHenin wins first grass title in 3 years. on defending champion Roger Federer is in trouble after losing the first two sets of his opener to Alejandro Falla.
WNBA - Seattle slays-Lauren Jackson's 19 points and 14 rebounds helped the conference-leading Storm stay unbeaten against the West, as they beat the Silver Stars 82-61. Sun blow big lead, hold off Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Nice win, Friend-Friend or Foe took charge in the final eighth of a mile and won the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park, remaining unbeaten with his third straight victory.
POKER - The Year of Redemption-Making the most out of your WSOP opportunities is extremely important. Bernard Lee looks at those who made the most of their second chances in 2010.
Marlins beat Rays. Hinske, Jones help Braves' run reach 5. ChiSox win sixth straight, back at .500.
NCAA - BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES
YESTERDAY - Oklahoma gets out of late jams in 4-3 win at CWS. Arizona St-Clemson CWS game postponed until Monday!
GAMES TODAY - Monday June 21 -
BRACKET 1- Game 5: Florida State vs. Florida, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 - Game 6: TCU vs. UCLA, 9 p.m., ESPN2
BRACKET 2 - Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 11 a.m., ESPNU.
NFL - The Broncos were abysmal inside their opponents’ 20 last year. How can rookie Tim Tebow help correct that problem? The Colts are downplaying the latest injury to receiver Anthony Gonzalez.
NCAA FOOTBALL - It took a village to keep Texas and others in their backyards. But conference expansion capers might only be on hold.
NASCAR - Johnson wins Sonoma after Ambrose gaffe. Marcos Ambrose had his first career Cup victory in the palm of his hand, only to gift it to Jimmie Johnson.
GOLF - Graeme McDowell didn't trip up at Pebble. For Phil Mickelson, it was the same old story. Mickelson, Els, Woods come up short! ShopRite LPGA Classic-Ai Miyazato fired a 64 on Sunday to post her fourth victory this year!
MMA - Jamie Varner often said Kamal Shalorus was the toughest fighter no one had heard of. Sunday, he was proven right. Vicious leg kicks, nasty low blows and all Varner and Shalorus get is a draw!
BOXING - APAndre Ward proved himself a force to be reckoned with by dominating Allan Green and earning a Super Six semifinal slot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - England denied talk of a mutiny in the ranks on Monday when Frank Lampard, the squad’s most articulate spokesman, told reporters that there was no plot to loosen the iron grip of coach Fabio Capello.
YESTERDAY- SLOVAKIA 0 PARAGUAY 2, ITALY 1 NEW ZEALAND 1 and BRAZIL 3 IVORY COAST 1!
TODAY'S MATCHES - PORTUGAL 7 vs. NORTH KOREA O, CHILE vs. SWITZERLAND and SPAIN vs. HONDURAS!
TENNIS - Clijsters wins in return to WimbledonHenin wins first grass title in 3 years. on defending champion Roger Federer is in trouble after losing the first two sets of his opener to Alejandro Falla.
WNBA - Seattle slays-Lauren Jackson's 19 points and 14 rebounds helped the conference-leading Storm stay unbeaten against the West, as they beat the Silver Stars 82-61. Sun blow big lead, hold off Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Nice win, Friend-Friend or Foe took charge in the final eighth of a mile and won the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park, remaining unbeaten with his third straight victory.
POKER - The Year of Redemption-Making the most out of your WSOP opportunities is extremely important. Bernard Lee looks at those who made the most of their second chances in 2010.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/20/2010
MLB - Amid a Bronx breeze, Jose Reyes homered twice but the Yankees hit two of their own to end the Mets' winning streak. Down 5 in 9th, Twins beat Phils in 11. Yankees end Mets' run at 8 behind Hughes. Ramirez homers at Fenway but Red Sox win. Rays score 4 in 11th to beat Marlins 9-8. Peavy blanks Nats as White Sox stay hot. Lewis 2-hits Astros, Rangers' run now 7. Wainwright, Holliday lead Cards past A's. Glaus homers in 9th, Braves' run at 4.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - YESTERDAY - Fantastic Frogs-Matt Purke stayed unbeaten as he led TCU past Florida State 8-1. Trevor Bauer proved once again pressure doesn't exist in his world as he led UCLA past Florida 11-3 at the CWS.
TODAY - Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN - Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NFL - Grading offensive lines in this era of the NFL is sort of like judging a chili contest without knowing how to
differentiate between a jalapeno, a habanero and a Scotch bonnet pepper.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Arkansas looking to move?Could Bobby Petrino and Arkansas be looking to get back to their SWC roots?
NASCAR - Road races are no longer a cakewalk for Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, not with the Australian-born Marcos Ambrose in the field. Edwards wins Nationwide at Road America. Johnson hopes to end slump in Sonoma. Kahne bests Johnson to take Sonoma pole.
GOLF - Woods surges to within 5 of US Open lead. Mickelson 7 off lead after wild round. His story is overshadowed by that of Tiger Woods, but Dustin Johnson can star in the U.S. Open's final chapter.
MMA - Court McGee's victory over Kris McCray capped a night in which "Ultimate Fighter" alums proved they will persevere.
BOXING - Andre Ward proved himself a force to be reckoned with by dominating Allan Green and earning a Super Six semifinal slot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Netherlands 1 Japan 0, Ghana 1 Australia 1 and Cameron 1 Demark 2! U.S. coach Bob Bradley and son/player Michael will share a special Father's Day on Sunday, but there's no favoritism here. Referee in U.S. match receives poor review. Cameroon ousted-Samuel Eto'o and his Cameroon team are the first to exit.
TODAY'S GAMES - Slovakia vs. Paraguay, Italy vs. New Zealand and Brazil vs. Ivory coast!
TENNIS - Henin wins first grass title in 3 years. Men's Wimbledon preview-Roddick 'anxious' for tournament.Federer facing a tough draw.Murray embraces the challenge.
WNBA - Katie Douglas (right) had 17 points as the reigning East champion Fever staved the conference-leading Dream's second-half push Saturday. More Saturday action-Mystics outlast Sky in overtime, 65-61. Lynx get home-and-home sweep of
Shock.
HORSE RACING - Down under wonder-Australian horse and joint favorite Starspangledbanner dominated and won the Golden Jubilee Stakes on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot. Lady Shakespeare wins Belmont's New York. Afleet Express wins $200,000 Pegasus Stakes.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - YESTERDAY - Fantastic Frogs-Matt Purke stayed unbeaten as he led TCU past Florida State 8-1. Trevor Bauer proved once again pressure doesn't exist in his world as he led UCLA past Florida 11-3 at the CWS.
TODAY - Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN - Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NFL - Grading offensive lines in this era of the NFL is sort of like judging a chili contest without knowing how to
differentiate between a jalapeno, a habanero and a Scotch bonnet pepper.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Arkansas looking to move?Could Bobby Petrino and Arkansas be looking to get back to their SWC roots?
NASCAR - Road races are no longer a cakewalk for Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, not with the Australian-born Marcos Ambrose in the field. Edwards wins Nationwide at Road America. Johnson hopes to end slump in Sonoma. Kahne bests Johnson to take Sonoma pole.
GOLF - Woods surges to within 5 of US Open lead. Mickelson 7 off lead after wild round. His story is overshadowed by that of Tiger Woods, but Dustin Johnson can star in the U.S. Open's final chapter.
MMA - Court McGee's victory over Kris McCray capped a night in which "Ultimate Fighter" alums proved they will persevere.
BOXING - Andre Ward proved himself a force to be reckoned with by dominating Allan Green and earning a Super Six semifinal slot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Netherlands 1 Japan 0, Ghana 1 Australia 1 and Cameron 1 Demark 2! U.S. coach Bob Bradley and son/player Michael will share a special Father's Day on Sunday, but there's no favoritism here. Referee in U.S. match receives poor review. Cameroon ousted-Samuel Eto'o and his Cameroon team are the first to exit.
TODAY'S GAMES - Slovakia vs. Paraguay, Italy vs. New Zealand and Brazil vs. Ivory coast!
TENNIS - Henin wins first grass title in 3 years. Men's Wimbledon preview-Roddick 'anxious' for tournament.Federer facing a tough draw.Murray embraces the challenge.
WNBA - Katie Douglas (right) had 17 points as the reigning East champion Fever staved the conference-leading Dream's second-half push Saturday. More Saturday action-Mystics outlast Sky in overtime, 65-61. Lynx get home-and-home sweep of
Shock.
HORSE RACING - Down under wonder-Australian horse and joint favorite Starspangledbanner dominated and won the Golden Jubilee Stakes on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot. Lady Shakespeare wins Belmont's New York. Afleet Express wins $200,000 Pegasus Stakes.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/19/2010
MLB - Ortiz outshines Ramirez in Fenway return. Strasburg Ks 10, but ChiSox win in 11. Takahashi pitches surging Mets by Yanks. Stanton hits slam for first homer in win. Lee's 6-hitter knocks Reds out of 1st, Tigers win seventh straight against
NL. Howard, Utley power Phillies past Twins. Hammel runs scoreless streak to 25 1-3.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Tournament starts today! Best of the bunch-There are many fantastic players and teams to watch in the College World Series:
Saturday June 19 Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA 7 p.m., ESPN
Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NFL - Feds to investigate former NFLPA leaders.Goodell: No need for 4 preseason games!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Utah accepts invitation to join Pac-10.USC's opener at Hawaii won't be canceled. Mountain West done with expansion.Arkansas not interested in leaving SEC. NCAA shows teeth-No one can claim that the NCAA took it easy on USC.
NASCAR - If NASCAR is considering some changes to the Chase, it should start by adding a road course to the 10-race playoff format. Kahne bests Johnson to take Sonoma pole. SUNDAY - Toyota/Save Mart 350 - Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA.
GOLF - Phil Mickelson doesn't want the weekend to end at Pebble Beach and with good reason. He may finally win the U.S. Open. Mickelson makes move at US Open with 66. Tiger Woods failed to make any kind of move on Friday. Maybe we should get used to the new Tiger. Ft. Smith Classic - John Daly shot his second straight round in the 60s to stay in contention. ShopRite LPGA Classic - Alexis Thompson, 15, recorded an even-par 71 in her pro debut.
MMA - A new, unorthodox approach has Keith Jardine believing he can chase away doubts when he faces Matt Hamill on Saturday, June 19 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, SpikeTV.
BOXING - Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs). Allan Green's fighting spirit has carried him from injuries and defeats and into the super middleweight tournament. Andre Ward has been called a pretty boy and is known for his quiet nature, but before long, he'll be the world's best fighter.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY'S GAMES -
Germany 0 Serbia 1, Slovenia 2 USA 2, and England 0 Algeria 0!
What was the call that ruled out Edu's goal for the USA? No one's saying. The
referee who disallowed a potential game-winning goal for the United States will face an expedited performance review from FIFA and is likely to be excluded from the rest of the World Cup, according to a FIFA source.
TODAY'S GAMES - Netherlands vs. Japan, Ghana vs. Australia and Cameroon vs. Denmark!
TENNIS - Fifth-seeded Andy Roddick is "anxious" to return to Wimbledon after losing an epic five-set final against Roger Federer last year. Henin reaches final of Unicef Open. Stosur upset by qualifier at Eastbourne.
WNBA - Seimone Augustus scored 27 points in her first home appearance in more than a year, leading Minnesota to a 78-67 victory over Tulsa on Friday. More Friday action-Storm stop LibertySilver Stars hold off Mercury.Sun rally from 16 down,
repel depleted Sparks.
HORSE RACING - Party timeJockey Johnny Murtagh celebrates after guiding race favorite Lillie Langtry to the mile-long Coronation Stakes victory at Royal Ascot on Friday. Jack's Wild earns first win since '07. Half Metal Jacket wins Belmont
feature. C C's Pal wins $82,000 Monmouth Park feature.
NL. Howard, Utley power Phillies past Twins. Hammel runs scoreless streak to 25 1-3.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - Tournament starts today! Best of the bunch-There are many fantastic players and teams to watch in the College World Series:
Saturday June 19 Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA 7 p.m., ESPN
Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson, 7 p.m., ESPN2
NFL - Feds to investigate former NFLPA leaders.Goodell: No need for 4 preseason games!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Utah accepts invitation to join Pac-10.USC's opener at Hawaii won't be canceled. Mountain West done with expansion.Arkansas not interested in leaving SEC. NCAA shows teeth-No one can claim that the NCAA took it easy on USC.
NASCAR - If NASCAR is considering some changes to the Chase, it should start by adding a road course to the 10-race playoff format. Kahne bests Johnson to take Sonoma pole. SUNDAY - Toyota/Save Mart 350 - Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA.
GOLF - Phil Mickelson doesn't want the weekend to end at Pebble Beach and with good reason. He may finally win the U.S. Open. Mickelson makes move at US Open with 66. Tiger Woods failed to make any kind of move on Friday. Maybe we should get used to the new Tiger. Ft. Smith Classic - John Daly shot his second straight round in the 60s to stay in contention. ShopRite LPGA Classic - Alexis Thompson, 15, recorded an even-par 71 in her pro debut.
MMA - A new, unorthodox approach has Keith Jardine believing he can chase away doubts when he faces Matt Hamill on Saturday, June 19 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, SpikeTV.
BOXING - Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs). Allan Green's fighting spirit has carried him from injuries and defeats and into the super middleweight tournament. Andre Ward has been called a pretty boy and is known for his quiet nature, but before long, he'll be the world's best fighter.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY'S GAMES -
Germany 0 Serbia 1, Slovenia 2 USA 2, and England 0 Algeria 0!
What was the call that ruled out Edu's goal for the USA? No one's saying. The
referee who disallowed a potential game-winning goal for the United States will face an expedited performance review from FIFA and is likely to be excluded from the rest of the World Cup, according to a FIFA source.
TODAY'S GAMES - Netherlands vs. Japan, Ghana vs. Australia and Cameroon vs. Denmark!
TENNIS - Fifth-seeded Andy Roddick is "anxious" to return to Wimbledon after losing an epic five-set final against Roger Federer last year. Henin reaches final of Unicef Open. Stosur upset by qualifier at Eastbourne.
WNBA - Seimone Augustus scored 27 points in her first home appearance in more than a year, leading Minnesota to a 78-67 victory over Tulsa on Friday. More Friday action-Storm stop LibertySilver Stars hold off Mercury.Sun rally from 16 down,
repel depleted Sparks.
HORSE RACING - Party timeJockey Johnny Murtagh celebrates after guiding race favorite Lillie Langtry to the mile-long Coronation Stakes victory at Royal Ascot on Friday. Jack's Wild earns first win since '07. Half Metal Jacket wins Belmont
feature. C C's Pal wins $82,000 Monmouth Park feature.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/18/2010
NBA CHAMPIONS 2010 - LA LAKERS - Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title! The Los Angeles Lakers’ 16th championship was secure following a gritty 83-79 victory over the Boston Celtics. Bryant’s legs may have been dead, but he didn’t stop running until the buzzer. The Lakers will hold a parade Monday, with the team riding floats from Staples Center down Figueroa Street to the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles.
MLB - Jimenez goes to 13-1, lowers ERA to 1.15. Phillies beat Yankees 7-1, take 2 of 3. Dickey, Mets continue surges with win. Braves 3B Jones puts off retirement talk. Braves beat Rays 3-1 to take series. Dodgers' Ramirez set for Fenway return.
Ortiz's HR helps Red Sox sweep Arizona. Arroyo homers, pitches Reds past Dodgers.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - OMAHA, NEBRASKA -
Seed 1 - Arizona State (52-8), Seed 2 - TCU (51-12),
Seed 3 - Florida (47-15), Seed 4 - So.Carolina (48-15),
Seed 5 - Oklahoma (49-16), Seed 6 - UCLA (48-14),
Seed 7 - Florida State (47-18) and Seed 8 - Clemson (43-23)
NASCAR - Toyota/Save Mart 350- He's never won a Sprint Cup race, so why is Marcos Ambrose the favorite at Sonoma? Marcos Ambrose entered 2010 with sky-high expectations after his "breakout season" in 2009. His confidence wavering,
the Tasmanian hopes to right the ship at Sonoma.
GOLF - On a tough scoring day at Pebble Beach, Shaun Micheel, Paul Casey and Brendon De Jonge set the pace at 2 under, with a pack at minus 1, Tiger Woods at 3 over and Phil Mickelson at plus 4. Tiger Woods played well from
tee to green on Day 1 of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach but was plagued again by poor putting.
MMA - A new, unorthodox approach has Keith Jardine believing he can chase away doubts when he faces Matt Hamill on Saturday.
BOXING - Andre Ward has been called a pretty boy and is known for his quiet nature, but before long, he'll be the world's best fighter. Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward
(21-0, 13 KOs)vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs).
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Argentina 4 South Korea 1, Greece 2 Nigeria 1 and France 0 Mexico 2!
Today's GAMES - GERMANY 0 vs SERBIA 1, SLOVENIA vs UNITED STATES and ENGLAND vs ALGERIA
TENNIS - Getty ImagesFifth-seeded Andy Roddick is "anxious" to return to Wimbledon after losing an epic five-set final against Roger Federer last year. Clijsters loses in Eastbourne quarters. Henin reaches semifinals of Unicef
Open.
WNBA - Running a Fever-Katie Douglas scored 15 points and Tamika Catchings added 12 to lead the Indiana Fever to a 72-65 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Lynx prep for home-and-home set vs. Shock. Parker's status
unknown as Sparks host Sun.
POKER - The Fans Have Spoken-Phil Ivey received the most votes on the Tournament of Champions ballots to earn his seat, but who won't you find in the WSOP's million dollar freeroll?
MLB - Jimenez goes to 13-1, lowers ERA to 1.15. Phillies beat Yankees 7-1, take 2 of 3. Dickey, Mets continue surges with win. Braves 3B Jones puts off retirement talk. Braves beat Rays 3-1 to take series. Dodgers' Ramirez set for Fenway return.
Ortiz's HR helps Red Sox sweep Arizona. Arroyo homers, pitches Reds past Dodgers.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - OMAHA, NEBRASKA -
Seed 1 - Arizona State (52-8), Seed 2 - TCU (51-12),
Seed 3 - Florida (47-15), Seed 4 - So.Carolina (48-15),
Seed 5 - Oklahoma (49-16), Seed 6 - UCLA (48-14),
Seed 7 - Florida State (47-18) and Seed 8 - Clemson (43-23)
NASCAR - Toyota/Save Mart 350- He's never won a Sprint Cup race, so why is Marcos Ambrose the favorite at Sonoma? Marcos Ambrose entered 2010 with sky-high expectations after his "breakout season" in 2009. His confidence wavering,
the Tasmanian hopes to right the ship at Sonoma.
GOLF - On a tough scoring day at Pebble Beach, Shaun Micheel, Paul Casey and Brendon De Jonge set the pace at 2 under, with a pack at minus 1, Tiger Woods at 3 over and Phil Mickelson at plus 4. Tiger Woods played well from
tee to green on Day 1 of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach but was plagued again by poor putting.
MMA - A new, unorthodox approach has Keith Jardine believing he can chase away doubts when he faces Matt Hamill on Saturday.
BOXING - Andre Ward has been called a pretty boy and is known for his quiet nature, but before long, he'll be the world's best fighter. Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward
(21-0, 13 KOs)vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs).
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Argentina 4 South Korea 1, Greece 2 Nigeria 1 and France 0 Mexico 2!
Today's GAMES - GERMANY 0 vs SERBIA 1, SLOVENIA vs UNITED STATES and ENGLAND vs ALGERIA
TENNIS - Getty ImagesFifth-seeded Andy Roddick is "anxious" to return to Wimbledon after losing an epic five-set final against Roger Federer last year. Clijsters loses in Eastbourne quarters. Henin reaches semifinals of Unicef
Open.
WNBA - Running a Fever-Katie Douglas scored 15 points and Tamika Catchings added 12 to lead the Indiana Fever to a 72-65 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Lynx prep for home-and-home set vs. Shock. Parker's status
unknown as Sparks host Sun.
POKER - The Fans Have Spoken-Phil Ivey received the most votes on the Tournament of Champions ballots to earn his seat, but who won't you find in the WSOP's million dollar freeroll?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/17/2010
NBA FINAL - For the Celtics and Lakers who have played in the NBA's storied rivalry, Game 7 of the Finals is where legends are made. Grand finale-he Finals have been short on drama, but the Lakers and Celtics can deliver a thrilling finish.
FINAL GAME 7 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, the Series is tied 3-3 at 9 PM ET
MLB - Fans remain divided by the idea of expanding instant replay, even after Jim Joyce's ugly call sparked a heated debate. Moyer throws 8 innings, tops Yankees. Lincecum hit by line drive but gets win. Braves' Jones mum on retirement
talk. Hanson, Glaus lead Braves past Rays 6-2. Kansas City to host 2012 All-Star Game. Red Sox's Lester wins eighth straight. Twins' Baker Ks 12, beats Rockies 2-1. Kershaw outpitches Leake as Dodgers win!
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - The Road to Omaha ends at Rosenblatt Stadium, where eight teams have the same goal – to
win a national title. Series begins on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN and Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA, 7 p.m., ESPN.
NASCAR - Kasey Kahne is heading for the supposed greener pastures of Hendrick Motorsports, but only time will tell if it's the right move. Shakeup at Red Bull-After just four races, Casey Mears is out at Red Bull. Who is tapped to replace
him?
GOLF - Today begins 2010 US Open from Pebble Beach! More U.S. Open-David Duval came out of nowhere to contend last year at Bethpage. Who will surprise this year? Phil Mickelson turned 40 on Wednesday. Will Lefty be celebrating on Sunday? ShopRite LPGA Classic-Paula Creamer is in the field for the first time since wrist surgery in March.
MMA - UFC 115 draws reported attendance of 17,000 for a $4.2 million live gate!
BOXING - Allan Green's mental and physical toughness have carried him from injuries and defeats into Showtime's Super Six tournament.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Honduras 0 & Chile 1, Spain 0 & Switzerland 1 and South Africa 0 & Uruguay 3,
TODAY'S MATCHUPS - ARGENTINA 4 & SOUTH kOREA 1, GREECE vs. NIGERIA and FRANCE vs. MEXICO....
TENNIS - Federer, Serena No.1 seeds for Wimbledon. Stosur, Clijsters advance at EastbourneHenin reaches quarters of Unicef Open. Cowboys Stadium tournament called off!
WNBA - The Storm go for a sixth straight win Thursday vs. the Fever and try to help Brian Agler (left) become the eighth WNBA coach in history to reach 100 wins. Seattle (9-1) at Indiana (6-4)!
HORSE RACING - Favorite Byword, ridden by Maxime Guyon, rallied late to hold off Twice Over and win the Prince of Wales' Stakes at Royal Ascot. Rapport wins at Hollywood Park.Endless Circle wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Searching For Solutions-Daniel Negreanu and Annie Duke have made their positions known regarding the Ladies-only event at the WSOP and now, Gary Wise offers up a solution.
FINAL GAME 7 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, the Series is tied 3-3 at 9 PM ET
MLB - Fans remain divided by the idea of expanding instant replay, even after Jim Joyce's ugly call sparked a heated debate. Moyer throws 8 innings, tops Yankees. Lincecum hit by line drive but gets win. Braves' Jones mum on retirement
talk. Hanson, Glaus lead Braves past Rays 6-2. Kansas City to host 2012 All-Star Game. Red Sox's Lester wins eighth straight. Twins' Baker Ks 12, beats Rockies 2-1. Kershaw outpitches Leake as Dodgers win!
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - The Road to Omaha ends at Rosenblatt Stadium, where eight teams have the same goal – to
win a national title. Series begins on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN and Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA, 7 p.m., ESPN.
NASCAR - Kasey Kahne is heading for the supposed greener pastures of Hendrick Motorsports, but only time will tell if it's the right move. Shakeup at Red Bull-After just four races, Casey Mears is out at Red Bull. Who is tapped to replace
him?
GOLF - Today begins 2010 US Open from Pebble Beach! More U.S. Open-David Duval came out of nowhere to contend last year at Bethpage. Who will surprise this year? Phil Mickelson turned 40 on Wednesday. Will Lefty be celebrating on Sunday? ShopRite LPGA Classic-Paula Creamer is in the field for the first time since wrist surgery in March.
MMA - UFC 115 draws reported attendance of 17,000 for a $4.2 million live gate!
BOXING - Allan Green's mental and physical toughness have carried him from injuries and defeats into Showtime's Super Six tournament.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - Honduras 0 & Chile 1, Spain 0 & Switzerland 1 and South Africa 0 & Uruguay 3,
TODAY'S MATCHUPS - ARGENTINA 4 & SOUTH kOREA 1, GREECE vs. NIGERIA and FRANCE vs. MEXICO....
TENNIS - Federer, Serena No.1 seeds for Wimbledon. Stosur, Clijsters advance at EastbourneHenin reaches quarters of Unicef Open. Cowboys Stadium tournament called off!
WNBA - The Storm go for a sixth straight win Thursday vs. the Fever and try to help Brian Agler (left) become the eighth WNBA coach in history to reach 100 wins. Seattle (9-1) at Indiana (6-4)!
HORSE RACING - Favorite Byword, ridden by Maxime Guyon, rallied late to hold off Twice Over and win the Prince of Wales' Stakes at Royal Ascot. Rapport wins at Hollywood Park.Endless Circle wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Searching For Solutions-Daniel Negreanu and Annie Duke have made their positions known regarding the Ladies-only event at the WSOP and now, Gary Wise offers up a solution.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/16/2010
NBA FINALS - Pushed to the edge of their season, the Lakers finally showed the depth of their dominance by showing trust in each other. Game 7 showdown setThese Finals have been choppy. But expect Kobe Bryant and the Celtics' Big Three to give us a classic finish.
FINAL GAME 7 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Series tied at 3-3 and this game is at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Yankees rough up Phillies' Halladay. Price first in AL to 10 wins, Rays roll. Pujols homers, Suppan solid as Cards win. Groin injury sidelines A-Rod again. Manny, Furcal power Dodgers by Reds 12-0. Ortiz, Pedroia, Buchholz lift Red Sox.
Santana helps Mets win fifth straight.
NCAA BASEBALL 2010 WORLD SERIES - TCU, FSU, UCLA AND UF SERIES STARTS SATURDAY JUNE 19 AT 2 PM ET ON ESPN
NASCAR - On the riseIt's that time of year again when Tony Stewart begins to make his charge. Expansion talkJ.D. Gibbs says JGR could field a fourth team. So who would the driver be?
GOLF - Tiger Woods won by 15 when the U.S. Open was last at Pebble Beach. But the game has changed in 10 years and so has he. Phil Mickelson has finished second five times. Will he finally close the deal this week at Pebble Beach?
MMA - Saturday, June 19 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, SpikeTV.
BOXING - Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs)
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - NEW ZEALAND 1 & SLOVAKIA 1, IVORY COAST 0 & PORTUGAL 0 AND BRAZIL 2 & NORTH KOREA 1 !
TODAY'S MATCHES - HONDURAS 0 vs. CHILE 1, SPAIN vs. SWITZERLAND and SOUTH AFRICA vs. URUGUAY!
TENNIS - Roger Federer lost his world No. 1 ranking to Rafael Nadal, but he's still Wimbledon's top seed!
WNBA - Iziane Castro Marques scored 16 of her season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as Atlanta held off the lowly Sky 93-86 to improve to 9-3.
HORSE RACING - Just for openers-Goldikova won the Queen Anne Stakes on opening day at Royal Ascot, beating Paco Boy by a neck on Tuesday for her sixth victory over male horses.
POKER - Around the WSOP Felt-Eric Buchman talks about his win, "ElkY" & the ToC and Shaun Deeb dresses in drag? A new
Inside DeaL?
FINAL GAME 7 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Series tied at 3-3 and this game is at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Yankees rough up Phillies' Halladay. Price first in AL to 10 wins, Rays roll. Pujols homers, Suppan solid as Cards win. Groin injury sidelines A-Rod again. Manny, Furcal power Dodgers by Reds 12-0. Ortiz, Pedroia, Buchholz lift Red Sox.
Santana helps Mets win fifth straight.
NCAA BASEBALL 2010 WORLD SERIES - TCU, FSU, UCLA AND UF SERIES STARTS SATURDAY JUNE 19 AT 2 PM ET ON ESPN
NASCAR - On the riseIt's that time of year again when Tony Stewart begins to make his charge. Expansion talkJ.D. Gibbs says JGR could field a fourth team. So who would the driver be?
GOLF - Tiger Woods won by 15 when the U.S. Open was last at Pebble Beach. But the game has changed in 10 years and so has he. Phil Mickelson has finished second five times. Will he finally close the deal this week at Pebble Beach?
MMA - Saturday, June 19 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, SpikeTV.
BOXING - Saturday, June 19 - Oakland, California (SHOWTIME) -super middleweights: Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) vs. Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs)
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - NEW ZEALAND 1 & SLOVAKIA 1, IVORY COAST 0 & PORTUGAL 0 AND BRAZIL 2 & NORTH KOREA 1 !
TODAY'S MATCHES - HONDURAS 0 vs. CHILE 1, SPAIN vs. SWITZERLAND and SOUTH AFRICA vs. URUGUAY!
TENNIS - Roger Federer lost his world No. 1 ranking to Rafael Nadal, but he's still Wimbledon's top seed!
WNBA - Iziane Castro Marques scored 16 of her season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as Atlanta held off the lowly Sky 93-86 to improve to 9-3.
HORSE RACING - Just for openers-Goldikova won the Queen Anne Stakes on opening day at Royal Ascot, beating Paco Boy by a neck on Tuesday for her sixth victory over male horses.
POKER - Around the WSOP Felt-Eric Buchman talks about his win, "ElkY" & the ToC and Shaun Deeb dresses in drag? A new
Inside DeaL?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/15/2010
NBA FINALS - Doc Rivers' Celtics began the Finals as underdogs. Now? They're once again staring down at Phil Jackson and the Lakers. If Kobe Bryant can save the Lakers' season in Game 6, he might have to do it alone. Lakers down to last gasp against Celtics. Garnett delivers in Celtics home finale. Gasol has little impact in Game 5 loss.
TODAY GAME 6 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Celtics lead Series 3-2 at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Quake interrupts Jays' win over Padres. hPujols, Ludwick power Cards. Pujols hit, Strasburg named NL player of week. Braun, McGehee homer as Brewers romp. Burrell, Sanchez help Giants rout O's.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - Arizona State plays Clemson at College World Series, Florida State plays TCU at College World Series, Florida plays UCLA at College World Series, South Carolina plays Oklahoma at College World Series.
BRACKET ONE: Saturday June 19 Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN-Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA, 7 p.m., ESPN
BRACKET TWO: Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m.,ESPN Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson,7 p.m.,ESPN2
NASCAR - Was a late debris caution at Michigan legitimate or was NASCAR merely orchestrating a tighter finish? Unfortunately, we don't know. Denny Hamlin got the win Sunday at Michigan. So why was Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking border
line giddy in the Cup garage after the Heluva Good! 400? Baby steps, Junior Nation, baby steps,.
GOLF - Watching Robert Garrigus blow it in Memphis was painful. Expect more agony during this week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. State Farm Classic-Cristie Kerr posted her fourth straight round in the 60s to beat Anna Nordqvist by one in
Illinois. Westwood wins St. Jude in playoff. Bjorn wins Estoril Open by 5 shots.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - NETHERLANDS 2 DENMARK 0, JAPAN 1 CAMEROON 0, and ITALY 1 PARAQUAY 1.
TODAY'S MATCHES - NEW ZEALAND vs. SLOVAKIA at 7:30 EDT, IVORY COAST vs.PORTUGAL at 10 EDT, and BRAZIL vs. NORTH KOREA at 2:30 EDT. Call for vuvuzela ban. Horns are ruining the World Cup experience for fans!
TENNIS - Stosur defeats Oudin at Eastbourne. Hewitt tops Federer in Gerry Weber final. Li beats Sharapova in Birmingham final. Querrey tops Fish for Queen's Club title.
WNBA - The Liberty, seeking to add some muscle inside, acquired veteran forward Plenette Pierson (left) from the Shock for forward Tiffany Jackson.
HORSE RACING - The Royal Ascot is a traditional English event, but horses from abroad, such as Australian-trained Alverta, are expected to make an impact at this year's event. Zenyatta runs record to 17-0 at Hollywood. Way With Words wins Monmouth Park feature. Haynesfield wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Tex's Time-Welcome back, Tex Barch! The third-place finisher in the 2005 WSOP main event hasn't played much poker lately, but marked his return with a bracelet win.
TODAY GAME 6 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Celtics lead Series 3-2 at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Quake interrupts Jays' win over Padres. hPujols, Ludwick power Cards. Pujols hit, Strasburg named NL player of week. Braun, McGehee homer as Brewers romp. Burrell, Sanchez help Giants rout O's.
NCAA BASEBALL - WORLD SERIES - Arizona State plays Clemson at College World Series, Florida State plays TCU at College World Series, Florida plays UCLA at College World Series, South Carolina plays Oklahoma at College World Series.
BRACKET ONE: Saturday June 19 Game 1: TCU vs. Florida State, 2 p.m., ESPN-Game 2: Florida vs. UCLA, 7 p.m., ESPN
BRACKET TWO: Sunday June 20 Game 3: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m.,ESPN Game 4: Arizona State vs. Clemson,7 p.m.,ESPN2
NASCAR - Was a late debris caution at Michigan legitimate or was NASCAR merely orchestrating a tighter finish? Unfortunately, we don't know. Denny Hamlin got the win Sunday at Michigan. So why was Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking border
line giddy in the Cup garage after the Heluva Good! 400? Baby steps, Junior Nation, baby steps,.
GOLF - Watching Robert Garrigus blow it in Memphis was painful. Expect more agony during this week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. State Farm Classic-Cristie Kerr posted her fourth straight round in the 60s to beat Anna Nordqvist by one in
Illinois. Westwood wins St. Jude in playoff. Bjorn wins Estoril Open by 5 shots.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY - NETHERLANDS 2 DENMARK 0, JAPAN 1 CAMEROON 0, and ITALY 1 PARAQUAY 1.
TODAY'S MATCHES - NEW ZEALAND vs. SLOVAKIA at 7:30 EDT, IVORY COAST vs.PORTUGAL at 10 EDT, and BRAZIL vs. NORTH KOREA at 2:30 EDT. Call for vuvuzela ban. Horns are ruining the World Cup experience for fans!
TENNIS - Stosur defeats Oudin at Eastbourne. Hewitt tops Federer in Gerry Weber final. Li beats Sharapova in Birmingham final. Querrey tops Fish for Queen's Club title.
WNBA - The Liberty, seeking to add some muscle inside, acquired veteran forward Plenette Pierson (left) from the Shock for forward Tiffany Jackson.
HORSE RACING - The Royal Ascot is a traditional English event, but horses from abroad, such as Australian-trained Alverta, are expected to make an impact at this year's event. Zenyatta runs record to 17-0 at Hollywood. Way With Words wins Monmouth Park feature. Haynesfield wins Belmont feature.
POKER - Tex's Time-Welcome back, Tex Barch! The third-place finisher in the 2005 WSOP main event hasn't played much poker lately, but marked his return with a bracelet win.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/14/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS - Paul Pierce didn't make good on his boast, but he did send the Celtics back to L.A. in style: One more win and they're champs. Lack of support-If Kobe Bryant can save the Lakers' season in Game 6, he might have to
do it alone. Celts overcome Kobe's 38, win Game 5
NEXT GAME 6 - TUESDAY with CELTICS @ LAKERS, Celtics lead Series 3-2 at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Strasburg Ks 8 in 5 1-3, beats Indians. Lilly takes no-no into 9th, Cubs win 1-0. McNamee: Clemens' group paid for PEDs. Joyce voted best umpire in ESPN poll. Posada hits another slam in Yankees' win. Angels cap first road sweep of
Dodgers. Glaus hits 2 homers, Braves beat Twins. Volstad, Stanton lift Marlins past Rays.
NCAA REGIONALS - TO COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - TCU and four others punched their tickets to Omaha on Sunday. Two more spots are up for grabs on Monday. Walker's blast lifts South Carolina into CWS. 'Noles advance to CWS with 7-6 win over VANDY, Maggi's HR in 12th leads Arizona State to CWS. Cal State Fullerton 1, UCLA 8 (FINAL) -- UCLA to CWS.
NASCAR - After prevailing at Michigan for his fifth win of the season, Denny Hamlin is suddenly in the driver's seat. Double for Denny. That's back-to-back. Denny Hamlin keeps Joe Gibbs Racing on a roll, making his win at Michigan look easy.
GOLF - Westwood wins St. Jude in playoff. Robert Garrigus squandered a three-shot lead on the final hole, losing in Memphis on Sunday to Lee Westwood. Former Open champ Cristie Kerr is in the hunt, but the final round has been postponed until Monday.
MMA - A new Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic showed off a lighter side before, during and after his impressive rally against Pat Barry.
BOXING - Danny Lopez highlighted the living inductees to boxing's Hall of Fame. Howard Cosell entered posthumously.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY Algeria 0 Slovenia 1, Serbia 0 Ghana 1, and Germany 4 Australia 0.
TODAY's Matches - Netherlands vs. Denmark, Japan vs. Cameroon, and Italy vs, Paraguay.
TENNIS - Roger Federer heads to Wimbledon in far-from-perfect form, losing on grass Sunday to Lleyton Hewitt in the Gerry Weber Open final. Sam Querrey (above) edged fellow American Mardy Fish 7-6 (3), 7-5 for the Queen's Club title on Sunday.
WNBA - Back at you-The Fever, who lost to the Sun on Friday, returned the favor on Sunday, winning 77-67 to keep Connecticut winless on the road this season. Lyttle, McCoughtry pace Dream over Silver Stars. Milton-Jones' season high
helps Sparks prevail.
HORSE RACING - Zenyatta rallied for her 17th straight win on Sunday at Hollywood Park, giving her the longest winning streak by a modern day thoroughbred in unrestricted races.
POKER - Eric Buchman's fourth-place finish in the WSOP main event is now simply a memory. The former November Niner won his first bracelet on Saturday.
do it alone. Celts overcome Kobe's 38, win Game 5
NEXT GAME 6 - TUESDAY with CELTICS @ LAKERS, Celtics lead Series 3-2 at 9 PM ET.
MLB - Strasburg Ks 8 in 5 1-3, beats Indians. Lilly takes no-no into 9th, Cubs win 1-0. McNamee: Clemens' group paid for PEDs. Joyce voted best umpire in ESPN poll. Posada hits another slam in Yankees' win. Angels cap first road sweep of
Dodgers. Glaus hits 2 homers, Braves beat Twins. Volstad, Stanton lift Marlins past Rays.
NCAA REGIONALS - TO COLLEGE WORLD SERIES - TCU and four others punched their tickets to Omaha on Sunday. Two more spots are up for grabs on Monday. Walker's blast lifts South Carolina into CWS. 'Noles advance to CWS with 7-6 win over VANDY, Maggi's HR in 12th leads Arizona State to CWS. Cal State Fullerton 1, UCLA 8 (FINAL) -- UCLA to CWS.
NASCAR - After prevailing at Michigan for his fifth win of the season, Denny Hamlin is suddenly in the driver's seat. Double for Denny. That's back-to-back. Denny Hamlin keeps Joe Gibbs Racing on a roll, making his win at Michigan look easy.
GOLF - Westwood wins St. Jude in playoff. Robert Garrigus squandered a three-shot lead on the final hole, losing in Memphis on Sunday to Lee Westwood. Former Open champ Cristie Kerr is in the hunt, but the final round has been postponed until Monday.
MMA - A new Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic showed off a lighter side before, during and after his impressive rally against Pat Barry.
BOXING - Danny Lopez highlighted the living inductees to boxing's Hall of Fame. Howard Cosell entered posthumously.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY Algeria 0 Slovenia 1, Serbia 0 Ghana 1, and Germany 4 Australia 0.
TODAY's Matches - Netherlands vs. Denmark, Japan vs. Cameroon, and Italy vs, Paraguay.
TENNIS - Roger Federer heads to Wimbledon in far-from-perfect form, losing on grass Sunday to Lleyton Hewitt in the Gerry Weber Open final. Sam Querrey (above) edged fellow American Mardy Fish 7-6 (3), 7-5 for the Queen's Club title on Sunday.
WNBA - Back at you-The Fever, who lost to the Sun on Friday, returned the favor on Sunday, winning 77-67 to keep Connecticut winless on the road this season. Lyttle, McCoughtry pace Dream over Silver Stars. Milton-Jones' season high
helps Sparks prevail.
HORSE RACING - Zenyatta rallied for her 17th straight win on Sunday at Hollywood Park, giving her the longest winning streak by a modern day thoroughbred in unrestricted races.
POKER - Eric Buchman's fourth-place finish in the WSOP main event is now simply a memory. The former November Niner won his first bracelet on Saturday.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/13/2010
NBA Championship - The Celtics have disrupted the Lakers' triangle offense in the Finals. The solution? Kobe Bryant needs to look to attack even more. Lakers' Bynum says he'll play Sunday.
Todays Game 5 - The LAKERS @ CELTICS, Series tied at 2-2, tonight at 8 PM ET.
NFL STANLEY CUP - What a parade: Kris Versteeg rapped. Patrick Kane joked about cabbies. And thousands of 'Hawks fans celebrated. After a 49-year drought, Chicago is the 2010 NHL champion.
MLB - Stephen Strasburg struck out 14 batters in his Nationals debut. Can he top that Sunday vs. Cleveland? Giants' Zito gets first win vs. A's. White Sox hand Cubs' Silva first loss. Rays' Pena homers in sixth straight game. Jeter, Posada power
Yankees past Astros. Red Sox OF Nava hits slam on first pitch. Matsuzaka scratched, goes on 15-day DL. Mets clinch first road series win. Indians fans eager to watch Strasburg.
NCAA BASEBALL REGIONALS - TO WORLD SERIES IN OMAHA! - Florida was the first team to punch its ticket to the College World Series with a thrilling win over Miami on Saturday. Marrero lifts ASU over Arkansas in 12 innings. UCLA stays alive with 11-7 win in 10 innings. Alabama beats Clemson 5-4 in super regional. Grovatt's HR lift Virginia past Sooners, 3-2.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas A&M seems ready to leave the Big 12 for the SEC; commissioner Mike Slive is trying to woo Oklahoma, too. Nebraska now officially Big Ten member. Boise St. to join Mountain West in 2011.
NASCAR - Jeff Gordon's winless streak is at 41 races and counting. Will he snap it at Michigan? One of our experts thinks he will. In or out? Tony Stewart is not in the top 12. Will he rally to make this season's Chase?
TODAY'S RACE - Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 Michigan International Speedway-Brooklyn, MI AT 1:15 pm et
GOLF - Garrigus takes 2-stroke lead at St. Jude. Pebble Beach boasts great US Open champs. Bjorn leads Estoril Open by 3 shots. Rain postpones 3rd round of State Farm. US rebounds to take Curtis Cup lead.
MMA - It wasn't how he wanted to go out, but Chuck Liddell provided fans with one last thriller in his UFC 115 loss to Rich Franklin. Franklin KOs Liddell.
BOXING - e late Howard Cosell was the voice of boxing for the Muhammad Ali generation. Sunday, he takes his place in the Hall of Fame.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY- SOUTH KOREA 2 & GREECE 0, ARGENTIANA 1 & NIGERIA 0 and ENGLAND 1 & USA 1.
TODAY'S MATCHPS - ALGERIA VS SLOVENIA and SERBIA VS GHANA, then GERMANY VS AUSTRALIA.
TENNIS - Sam Querrey, making his fourth final this season, will face friend and fellow American Mardy Fish in the Queen's Club final Sunday. Can he make it 30? Roger Federer won his 29th straight match at Halle and is going for his sixth Gerry
Weber title vs. Lleyton Hewitt.
WNBA - Monique Currie (center) led the way with 20 points as the Mystics throttled the Liberty 82-65, ending New York's two-game winning streak. Taurasi, Dupree lead Mercury past Shock.
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra won for the first time as a 4-year-old, roaring to a 10½-length victory in the Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs on Saturday. BG's Folly scores upset in $500,000 NJ. Rail Trip wins Californian at Hollywood Park.Get Serious wins Monmouth Park feature.
Todays Game 5 - The LAKERS @ CELTICS, Series tied at 2-2, tonight at 8 PM ET.
NFL STANLEY CUP - What a parade: Kris Versteeg rapped. Patrick Kane joked about cabbies. And thousands of 'Hawks fans celebrated. After a 49-year drought, Chicago is the 2010 NHL champion.
MLB - Stephen Strasburg struck out 14 batters in his Nationals debut. Can he top that Sunday vs. Cleveland? Giants' Zito gets first win vs. A's. White Sox hand Cubs' Silva first loss. Rays' Pena homers in sixth straight game. Jeter, Posada power
Yankees past Astros. Red Sox OF Nava hits slam on first pitch. Matsuzaka scratched, goes on 15-day DL. Mets clinch first road series win. Indians fans eager to watch Strasburg.
NCAA BASEBALL REGIONALS - TO WORLD SERIES IN OMAHA! - Florida was the first team to punch its ticket to the College World Series with a thrilling win over Miami on Saturday. Marrero lifts ASU over Arkansas in 12 innings. UCLA stays alive with 11-7 win in 10 innings. Alabama beats Clemson 5-4 in super regional. Grovatt's HR lift Virginia past Sooners, 3-2.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas A&M seems ready to leave the Big 12 for the SEC; commissioner Mike Slive is trying to woo Oklahoma, too. Nebraska now officially Big Ten member. Boise St. to join Mountain West in 2011.
NASCAR - Jeff Gordon's winless streak is at 41 races and counting. Will he snap it at Michigan? One of our experts thinks he will. In or out? Tony Stewart is not in the top 12. Will he rally to make this season's Chase?
TODAY'S RACE - Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 Michigan International Speedway-Brooklyn, MI AT 1:15 pm et
GOLF - Garrigus takes 2-stroke lead at St. Jude. Pebble Beach boasts great US Open champs. Bjorn leads Estoril Open by 3 shots. Rain postpones 3rd round of State Farm. US rebounds to take Curtis Cup lead.
MMA - It wasn't how he wanted to go out, but Chuck Liddell provided fans with one last thriller in his UFC 115 loss to Rich Franklin. Franklin KOs Liddell.
BOXING - e late Howard Cosell was the voice of boxing for the Muhammad Ali generation. Sunday, he takes his place in the Hall of Fame.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - YESTERDAY- SOUTH KOREA 2 & GREECE 0, ARGENTIANA 1 & NIGERIA 0 and ENGLAND 1 & USA 1.
TODAY'S MATCHPS - ALGERIA VS SLOVENIA and SERBIA VS GHANA, then GERMANY VS AUSTRALIA.
TENNIS - Sam Querrey, making his fourth final this season, will face friend and fellow American Mardy Fish in the Queen's Club final Sunday. Can he make it 30? Roger Federer won his 29th straight match at Halle and is going for his sixth Gerry
Weber title vs. Lleyton Hewitt.
WNBA - Monique Currie (center) led the way with 20 points as the Mystics throttled the Liberty 82-65, ending New York's two-game winning streak. Taurasi, Dupree lead Mercury past Shock.
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra won for the first time as a 4-year-old, roaring to a 10½-length victory in the Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs on Saturday. BG's Folly scores upset in $500,000 NJ. Rail Trip wins Californian at Hollywood Park.Get Serious wins Monmouth Park feature.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/10/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals Game 4 Odds? Doc Rivers hasn't been too happy with the officiating against his Celtics so far in the NBA Finals. Fisher, Kobe try to give Lakers 3-1 lead. Pierce looks for better effort in Game 4!
TODAYS GAME - The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, the Lakers lead Series 2-1. Game Time: 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP - Patrick Kane provided the OT heroics as Chicago beat Philadelphia to win its first Stanley
Cup in 49 years. Chi-town is titletown ! The Hawks waited a long time to pose with the coveted Cup. (AP)The wait is over. The Blackhawks beat the Flyers 4-3 in OT
in Game 6 to end a 49-year Stanley Cup drought. Chicago's transition from last place to a championship team takes only three years.
MLB - Strasburg to face Indians on Sunday. Masterson 2-hits BoSox, Indians win 11-0. Rays' Price becomes AL's first to 9 wins. Surging Dodgers sweep struggling Cards. Saunders goes distance as Angels top A's. Cabrera's 4 hits spark Reds past
Giants. ChiSox respond to criticism, rip Tigers. Arizona tops Braves on inside-the-parker. Strikeforce-Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg delivered on the hype, striking out 14 in his historic debut.
NCAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - REGIONALS - UCLA has been unable to master Cal State Fullerton the past few seasons. Will that trend finally end this weekend? Happy to be home-Florida State hopes to return to Omaha with a series win over Vanderbilt. TCU hopes the second time is a charm when it faces Texas again this weekend. Gators want Omaha-Florida fell short of Omaha last season but hopes to avenge that loss against Miami this week. Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia. Miami tops Texas A&M 10-3 to reach super REGIONALS.
NASCAR - Neither Tony Stewart nor Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the top 12. Will either one make this season's Chase? Johnson, the four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, survived 14 cautions with Kyle Bush on his bumper for each restart to win the sixth running of the Prelude to a Dream on Eldora Speedway’s half-mile oval owned by Stewart.
GOLF - Phil Mickelson has let a lot of U.S. Opens slip away, none more painfully than in 2006 at Winged Foot. Will Pebble be his turn? Strong field for final US Open tuneup.
MMA & - UFC 115: Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin, GM Place, Vancouver, PPV. When the UFC needs someone to headline a pay-per-view in a cinch, Rich "Ace" Franklin is there to answer the call.
BOXING - The 30-year-old chief warrant officer, who joined the Army to straighten out his life, will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday night when he fights four rounds on the undercard of Ivan Calderon’s world title defense at Madison Square Garden.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Landon Donovan, the all-time goals and assists leader for the United States, is playing in his third Steven Gerrard has urged his England team-mates to stay disciplined at the World Cup. PLAY STARTS FRIDAY !
TENNIS - Fresh from another triumph in France, Rafael Nadal made short work of Marcos Daniel at the Queen's Club. Despite a neck injury, Lleyton Hewitt defeated Thiemo de Bakker and moved into the quarterfinals at Halle.
WNBA - Parker lifts Sparks to 92-91 win. The Lynx expect to have All-Star Seimone Augustus in the lineup for the first time since she tore her ACL last year when they visit the Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Struggling Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is set to race on Saturday for the first time since April 30 in the Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs. A longtime West Coast trainer, a leading jockey in the 1960s and ’70s,
and a champion horse from the 1870s are the new inductees into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. The hall announced Wednesday that trainer Michael Ernest “Buster” Millerick, jockey Don Pierce and thoroughbred Harry
Bassett have been chosen for induction by the Historic Review Committee.
POKER - Grinder Enters The Top 10-Michael Mizrachi earned the top spot in The Nuts after his two final tables during early action at the WSOP. While Grinder sits at No. 10, the battle for No. 2 heats up!
TODAYS GAME - The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, the Lakers lead Series 2-1. Game Time: 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP - Patrick Kane provided the OT heroics as Chicago beat Philadelphia to win its first Stanley
Cup in 49 years. Chi-town is titletown ! The Hawks waited a long time to pose with the coveted Cup. (AP)The wait is over. The Blackhawks beat the Flyers 4-3 in OT
in Game 6 to end a 49-year Stanley Cup drought. Chicago's transition from last place to a championship team takes only three years.
MLB - Strasburg to face Indians on Sunday. Masterson 2-hits BoSox, Indians win 11-0. Rays' Price becomes AL's first to 9 wins. Surging Dodgers sweep struggling Cards. Saunders goes distance as Angels top A's. Cabrera's 4 hits spark Reds past
Giants. ChiSox respond to criticism, rip Tigers. Arizona tops Braves on inside-the-parker. Strikeforce-Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg delivered on the hype, striking out 14 in his historic debut.
NCAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - REGIONALS - UCLA has been unable to master Cal State Fullerton the past few seasons. Will that trend finally end this weekend? Happy to be home-Florida State hopes to return to Omaha with a series win over Vanderbilt. TCU hopes the second time is a charm when it faces Texas again this weekend. Gators want Omaha-Florida fell short of Omaha last season but hopes to avenge that loss against Miami this week. Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia. Miami tops Texas A&M 10-3 to reach super REGIONALS.
NASCAR - Neither Tony Stewart nor Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the top 12. Will either one make this season's Chase? Johnson, the four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, survived 14 cautions with Kyle Bush on his bumper for each restart to win the sixth running of the Prelude to a Dream on Eldora Speedway’s half-mile oval owned by Stewart.
GOLF - Phil Mickelson has let a lot of U.S. Opens slip away, none more painfully than in 2006 at Winged Foot. Will Pebble be his turn? Strong field for final US Open tuneup.
MMA & - UFC 115: Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin, GM Place, Vancouver, PPV. When the UFC needs someone to headline a pay-per-view in a cinch, Rich "Ace" Franklin is there to answer the call.
BOXING - The 30-year-old chief warrant officer, who joined the Army to straighten out his life, will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday night when he fights four rounds on the undercard of Ivan Calderon’s world title defense at Madison Square Garden.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Landon Donovan, the all-time goals and assists leader for the United States, is playing in his third Steven Gerrard has urged his England team-mates to stay disciplined at the World Cup. PLAY STARTS FRIDAY !
TENNIS - Fresh from another triumph in France, Rafael Nadal made short work of Marcos Daniel at the Queen's Club. Despite a neck injury, Lleyton Hewitt defeated Thiemo de Bakker and moved into the quarterfinals at Halle.
WNBA - Parker lifts Sparks to 92-91 win. The Lynx expect to have All-Star Seimone Augustus in the lineup for the first time since she tore her ACL last year when they visit the Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Struggling Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is set to race on Saturday for the first time since April 30 in the Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs. A longtime West Coast trainer, a leading jockey in the 1960s and ’70s,
and a champion horse from the 1870s are the new inductees into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. The hall announced Wednesday that trainer Michael Ernest “Buster” Millerick, jockey Don Pierce and thoroughbred Harry
Bassett have been chosen for induction by the Historic Review Committee.
POKER - Grinder Enters The Top 10-Michael Mizrachi earned the top spot in The Nuts after his two final tables during early action at the WSOP. While Grinder sits at No. 10, the battle for No. 2 heats up!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/09/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - So much for Ray Allen's M.J. moment. Two nights after making history, Allen fired only blanks, losing his touch and the game. Kobe got his (29 points). But Derek Fisher's fourth-quarter production Tuesday night in Boston lifted Los Angeles to a 91-84 victory
NEXT GAME - Game 4 Thursday June 10, The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Lakers lead Series 2-1 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP - The Flyers are sure to play with desperation facing elimination in Game 6. The Blackhawks must do the same. The secret is out: Michael Leighton will start for Philadelphia in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Blackhawks look to win Cup in Philly
NEXT GAME - Game 6 Tonight, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, the Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg delivered on the hype, striking out 14 in his historic, dominating debut. Stanton goes 3 for 5 in Marlins debut. Niemann 2-hits Jays in Rays' 9-0 win. Surging Dodgers take over 1st in NL West. Mets push
home streak to 9 on Davis' HR. Cain fires 7-hitter as Giants blank Reds. Greinke hit hard again, Twins top Royals. Galarraga far from perfect in follow-up.
NCAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - Florida State fell short of Omaha last season, but hopes to return with a home series win over Vanderbilt this weekend. Miami tops Texas A&M 10-3 to reach super. No. 1 pick Harper finalist for Golden Spikes. NCAA Capsules. Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia.
NASCAR - Did Kevin Harvick race Joey Logano cleanly, or did Logano simply make a mistake in their run-in at Pocono? Denny Hamlin won the day in Pocono, but does that mean he's moved ahead of his teammate, Kyle Busch?
GOLF - St. Jude ClassicThe top players are skipping the event, but John Daly will be there. Woods to defend Australian Masters title.
MMA - UFC 115 is four days away, but readers are already speculating on what the event might mean for Chuck Liddell's future.
BOXING - Pacquiao again honored as Fighter of the Year. Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. really taking time off, or is it just a negotiating ploy?
SOCCER - MLS - Donovan Ricketts and the Galaxy are shorthanded and fighting fatigue. Can they still do damage Wednesday vs. RSL? Rapids' Pablo Mastroeni was fined for not leaving the field fast enough after an ejection and will sit one game.
WORLD CUP - Team USA heads to South Africa with high expectations. Can the U.S. squad live up to the hype and shock the world?
TENNIS - Federer reaches 2nd round of Gerry WeberRoddick, Murray advance at Queen's ClubKing reaches 2nd round in Birmingham. Nadal overtakes Federer for top ranking.
HORSE RACING - Kentucky officials have revamped rules for advertising on jockeys' clothing after last month's Derby.
Jockeys and owners have two days before a race to set a deal.
WNBA - Reeling Minnesota-A two-game skid. A 1-4 mark at home. A league-worst 37.7 percent shooting from the field. Yes, the Lynx are again struggling. But there's time to turn the season around … right? The visiting Mercury were riding high until Candace Parker scored in the final 3.4 seconds to lead the Sparks to a 92-91 victory.
NEXT GAME - Game 4 Thursday June 10, The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Lakers lead Series 2-1 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP - The Flyers are sure to play with desperation facing elimination in Game 6. The Blackhawks must do the same. The secret is out: Michael Leighton will start for Philadelphia in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Blackhawks look to win Cup in Philly
NEXT GAME - Game 6 Tonight, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, the Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg delivered on the hype, striking out 14 in his historic, dominating debut. Stanton goes 3 for 5 in Marlins debut. Niemann 2-hits Jays in Rays' 9-0 win. Surging Dodgers take over 1st in NL West. Mets push
home streak to 9 on Davis' HR. Cain fires 7-hitter as Giants blank Reds. Greinke hit hard again, Twins top Royals. Galarraga far from perfect in follow-up.
NCAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - Florida State fell short of Omaha last season, but hopes to return with a home series win over Vanderbilt this weekend. Miami tops Texas A&M 10-3 to reach super. No. 1 pick Harper finalist for Golden Spikes. NCAA Capsules. Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia.
NASCAR - Did Kevin Harvick race Joey Logano cleanly, or did Logano simply make a mistake in their run-in at Pocono? Denny Hamlin won the day in Pocono, but does that mean he's moved ahead of his teammate, Kyle Busch?
GOLF - St. Jude ClassicThe top players are skipping the event, but John Daly will be there. Woods to defend Australian Masters title.
MMA - UFC 115 is four days away, but readers are already speculating on what the event might mean for Chuck Liddell's future.
BOXING - Pacquiao again honored as Fighter of the Year. Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. really taking time off, or is it just a negotiating ploy?
SOCCER - MLS - Donovan Ricketts and the Galaxy are shorthanded and fighting fatigue. Can they still do damage Wednesday vs. RSL? Rapids' Pablo Mastroeni was fined for not leaving the field fast enough after an ejection and will sit one game.
WORLD CUP - Team USA heads to South Africa with high expectations. Can the U.S. squad live up to the hype and shock the world?
TENNIS - Federer reaches 2nd round of Gerry WeberRoddick, Murray advance at Queen's ClubKing reaches 2nd round in Birmingham. Nadal overtakes Federer for top ranking.
HORSE RACING - Kentucky officials have revamped rules for advertising on jockeys' clothing after last month's Derby.
Jockeys and owners have two days before a race to set a deal.
WNBA - Reeling Minnesota-A two-game skid. A 1-4 mark at home. A league-worst 37.7 percent shooting from the field. Yes, the Lynx are again struggling. But there's time to turn the season around … right? The visiting Mercury were riding high until Candace Parker scored in the final 3.4 seconds to lead the Sparks to a 92-91 victory.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/08/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Ray Allen delivered an epic shooting performance – and one of the Finals' signature moments. If the Lakers didn't know already, they do now: Whatever good Ron Artest brings them is usually followed by the bizarre. NBA finals shift to Boston tied at 1. Rondo's triple-double helps save Celtics.Celtics hold onto ball, steal home-court.
GAME 3 - TONIGHT JUNE 8, The LA LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Series tied at 1-1, this game 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - Flyers won't reveal Game 6 goalie? Brian Boucher or Michael Leighton? Who gets the start in Game 6 as the Flyers try to stay alive? Blackhawks 1 win from ending Cup drought.
GAME 6 - WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUNE 09, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - After years of losses and bad management, the Nats' future is finally bright with Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. Nats select Harper with No. 1 pick. Surging Angels return to top of AL West. Nationals' Strasburg set to make debut.
Mariners' Lee goes distance, beats Texas. DeWitt's HR, 5 RBIs keep Dodgers rolling. Ill Silva improves to 8-0, Cubs rip Bucs.
NCAA - REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Miami leads Texas A&M in game suspended by. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia. Harrell's squeeze in 10th lifts Vanderbilt. Kline, Arico pitch Virginia past St. John's.
NASCAR - Top of the listDenny Hamlin won the day in Pocono, but does that mean he's moved ahead of his teammate, Kyle Busch? Winner beware- Denny Hamlin has won the most races in 2010, but so did Carl Edwards in 2008.
GOLF - ONLY A MATTER OF TIME - Rickie Fowler, 21, did not finish strong on Sunday at the Memorial, but he will win on the PGA Tour. He will win a bunch. Tiger Woods hit almost as many fans at Muirfield Village as he hit quality shots. We're exaggerating, but not by much. Rose rallies from 4 down to win Memorial. Rose, Fowler fail to qualify for US Open?
MMA - How can former middleweight champ Rich "Ace" Franklin (R) defeat Chuck Liddell?
BOXING - Is heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko overrated or underappreciated?
SOCCER - MLS - Houston's Brian Ching, left off the U.S. World Cup team, was taunted by Galaxy fans during Saturday's loss. Moor leads Rapids to 1-0 win over Crew. Gonzales gets first MLS goal in Sounders' 3-0. Brek Shea scores both FC Dallas goals in 2-0 WIN.
WORLD CUP - Striving to add a first World Cup trophy to its European title, Spain should have plenty of talent to ensure advancement from a World Cup group that includes Switzerland, Honduras and Chile.
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal surprisingly practiced in the rain on Monday just barely 24 hours after winning the French Open crown. Gasquet beats Nishikori on grass. Ferrero ousted in 1st round at Halle. Mirza, Lucic win openers in Birmingham. Italy's Schiavone wins French Open.
WNBA - Candace Parker and the Sparks are 1-6. But hope lies in recent precedent: They reached the Western Conference finals last season after a 2-5 start. Fowles, Sky look to stay on a roll vs. Liberty, 8 ET. Shock sign two, cut ex-Sooners
star Thompson. Storm beats Mercury 97-74. Sun beat Silver Stars to improve to 5-0.
HORSE RACING - Grave concern-The Jockey Club, British horse racing's governing body, faces a tough economy and declining TV revenue and says it must act fast to secure its future. Zenyatta has final workout for Vanity Handicap. World record set in Monmouth Park turf race.
POKER - Down Goes Dwan-Tom Dwan was looking to boost his bankroll while busting many others in Event 11, but instead of taking down his first bracelet, he fell short to Simon Watt.
GAME 3 - TONIGHT JUNE 8, The LA LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Series tied at 1-1, this game 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - Flyers won't reveal Game 6 goalie? Brian Boucher or Michael Leighton? Who gets the start in Game 6 as the Flyers try to stay alive? Blackhawks 1 win from ending Cup drought.
GAME 6 - WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUNE 09, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - After years of losses and bad management, the Nats' future is finally bright with Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. Nats select Harper with No. 1 pick. Surging Angels return to top of AL West. Nationals' Strasburg set to make debut.
Mariners' Lee goes distance, beats Texas. DeWitt's HR, 5 RBIs keep Dodgers rolling. Ill Silva improves to 8-0, Cubs rip Bucs.
NCAA - REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS - Fullerton advances to Super Regional. Clemson tops Auburn 13-7 to win regional. Miami leads Texas A&M in game suspended by. Arkansas advances with 7-2 win over Wash St. Smith, Kilcrease lead Alabama past Georgia. Harrell's squeeze in 10th lifts Vanderbilt. Kline, Arico pitch Virginia past St. John's.
NASCAR - Top of the listDenny Hamlin won the day in Pocono, but does that mean he's moved ahead of his teammate, Kyle Busch? Winner beware- Denny Hamlin has won the most races in 2010, but so did Carl Edwards in 2008.
GOLF - ONLY A MATTER OF TIME - Rickie Fowler, 21, did not finish strong on Sunday at the Memorial, but he will win on the PGA Tour. He will win a bunch. Tiger Woods hit almost as many fans at Muirfield Village as he hit quality shots. We're exaggerating, but not by much. Rose rallies from 4 down to win Memorial. Rose, Fowler fail to qualify for US Open?
MMA - How can former middleweight champ Rich "Ace" Franklin (R) defeat Chuck Liddell?
BOXING - Is heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko overrated or underappreciated?
SOCCER - MLS - Houston's Brian Ching, left off the U.S. World Cup team, was taunted by Galaxy fans during Saturday's loss. Moor leads Rapids to 1-0 win over Crew. Gonzales gets first MLS goal in Sounders' 3-0. Brek Shea scores both FC Dallas goals in 2-0 WIN.
WORLD CUP - Striving to add a first World Cup trophy to its European title, Spain should have plenty of talent to ensure advancement from a World Cup group that includes Switzerland, Honduras and Chile.
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal surprisingly practiced in the rain on Monday just barely 24 hours after winning the French Open crown. Gasquet beats Nishikori on grass. Ferrero ousted in 1st round at Halle. Mirza, Lucic win openers in Birmingham. Italy's Schiavone wins French Open.
WNBA - Candace Parker and the Sparks are 1-6. But hope lies in recent precedent: They reached the Western Conference finals last season after a 2-5 start. Fowles, Sky look to stay on a roll vs. Liberty, 8 ET. Shock sign two, cut ex-Sooners
star Thompson. Storm beats Mercury 97-74. Sun beat Silver Stars to improve to 5-0.
HORSE RACING - Grave concern-The Jockey Club, British horse racing's governing body, faces a tough economy and declining TV revenue and says it must act fast to secure its future. Zenyatta has final workout for Vanity Handicap. World record set in Monmouth Park turf race.
POKER - Down Goes Dwan-Tom Dwan was looking to boost his bankroll while busting many others in Event 11, but instead of taking down his first bracelet, he fell short to Simon Watt.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/07/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Ray Allen had his Michael Jordan moment as he made a Finals-record eight 3-pointers to lead the Celtics. Bryant struggles in 4th after fifth foul. Finals prove you can be better with age.
GAME 3 - Tuesday June 5, The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Series tied 1-1 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - Byfuglien, 'Hawks within win of Cup. Pronger, Flyers' defense soft in Game 5.
GAME 6 - Wednesday June 9, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - Jimenez wins 11th; ERA rises to 0.93. Yankees avoid sweep, rally by Blue Jays. Mets rally, extend home win streak to 8. Jaso's HR, 5 RBIs help Rays avert sweep. Dodgers beat Braves in 11, split series. Salazar pushes Padres by Phillies in
10O's end 10-game skid, top Red Sox in 11. Napoli helps Angels win fifth straight.
NASCAR - Hamlin gets fourth career win at Pocono. Wild Finish At Pocon Denny Hamlin won again at Pocono, but the real fireworks happened behind him. The end at Pocono was more fit for a wrestling match than a NASCAR race. Or was it?
GOLF - Justin Rose, who turned pro at the age of 17, has finally posted his first tour victory with a sensational Sunday at the Memorial. Wales OpenWith eight birdies in his first 11 holes, Graeme McDowell prevailed by three shots for his fifth
European Tour win. Principal Charity ClassiC-Nick Price shot a 67 on Sunday to prevail by four strokes in Iowa for his third Champions Tour victory.
MMA - TUF enough"Ultimate Fighter" coaches matches have proved the UFC's most reliable draws.
BOXING - Mum's the wordNegotiations seem back on for the Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight, but no one will say for sure
SOCCER - MLS - Getty ImagesHouston's Brian Ching, left off the U.S. World Cup team, was taunted by Galaxy fans during Saturday's loss. Moor leads Rapids to 1-0 win over Crew. Gonzales gets first MLS goal in Sounders' 3-0. Brek Shea scores
both FC Dallas goals in 2-0…
WORLD CUP - Team USA seemed to spend much of Saturday griping about the spin of the official World Cup ball. Is it a legit complaint? World Cup security alarmThousands rushing to get into an exhibition injured 15. Is South Africa's police fully prepared?
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal avenged last year's loss to Robin Soderling to secure his fifth French Open title.
HORSE RACING - APAll mixed up-Drosselmeyer's win in the Belmont marked the third different winner in three Triple Crown races, leaving the glamor division still looking for a leader.
WNBA - DeMya Walker lost the ball on this play, but she scored 12 points to help the Sun overpower the Silver Stars 81-68 as San Antonio continues to struggle. Storm beats Mercury 97-74.
POKER - Canadian Dominance-The stage was set for a Phil Hellmuth record-setting 12th bracelet, but instead a young Canadian, Pascal Lefrancois, took home his first piece of WSOP gold.
GAME 3 - Tuesday June 5, The LAKERS @ The CELTICS, Series tied 1-1 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - Byfuglien, 'Hawks within win of Cup. Pronger, Flyers' defense soft in Game 5.
GAME 6 - Wednesday June 9, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 3-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB - Jimenez wins 11th; ERA rises to 0.93. Yankees avoid sweep, rally by Blue Jays. Mets rally, extend home win streak to 8. Jaso's HR, 5 RBIs help Rays avert sweep. Dodgers beat Braves in 11, split series. Salazar pushes Padres by Phillies in
10O's end 10-game skid, top Red Sox in 11. Napoli helps Angels win fifth straight.
NASCAR - Hamlin gets fourth career win at Pocono. Wild Finish At Pocon Denny Hamlin won again at Pocono, but the real fireworks happened behind him. The end at Pocono was more fit for a wrestling match than a NASCAR race. Or was it?
GOLF - Justin Rose, who turned pro at the age of 17, has finally posted his first tour victory with a sensational Sunday at the Memorial. Wales OpenWith eight birdies in his first 11 holes, Graeme McDowell prevailed by three shots for his fifth
European Tour win. Principal Charity ClassiC-Nick Price shot a 67 on Sunday to prevail by four strokes in Iowa for his third Champions Tour victory.
MMA - TUF enough"Ultimate Fighter" coaches matches have proved the UFC's most reliable draws.
BOXING - Mum's the wordNegotiations seem back on for the Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight, but no one will say for sure
SOCCER - MLS - Getty ImagesHouston's Brian Ching, left off the U.S. World Cup team, was taunted by Galaxy fans during Saturday's loss. Moor leads Rapids to 1-0 win over Crew. Gonzales gets first MLS goal in Sounders' 3-0. Brek Shea scores
both FC Dallas goals in 2-0…
WORLD CUP - Team USA seemed to spend much of Saturday griping about the spin of the official World Cup ball. Is it a legit complaint? World Cup security alarmThousands rushing to get into an exhibition injured 15. Is South Africa's police fully prepared?
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal avenged last year's loss to Robin Soderling to secure his fifth French Open title.
HORSE RACING - APAll mixed up-Drosselmeyer's win in the Belmont marked the third different winner in three Triple Crown races, leaving the glamor division still looking for a leader.
WNBA - DeMya Walker lost the ball on this play, but she scored 12 points to help the Sun overpower the Silver Stars 81-68 as San Antonio continues to struggle. Storm beats Mercury 97-74.
POKER - Canadian Dominance-The stage was set for a Phil Hellmuth record-setting 12th bracelet, but instead a young Canadian, Pascal Lefrancois, took home his first piece of WSOP gold.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/06/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Celtics looking to slow Bryant in Game 2.Celtics aim to bounce back from blowout.
GAME 2 - TONIGHT - CELTICS @ LAKEERS, Celtics lead Series 1-0 at 8 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - 'Hawks try to rebound from 2 road lossesFlyers climb out of another tough spot. Game 4 was the 102nd of the regular season and postseason for the 'Hawks. Is there enough left in the tank to bounce back?
GAME 5 - TONIGHT - FLYERS @ BLACKHAWKS, Series tied at 2-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB- Jamie Moyer, 47, pitched a seven-hitter for his 264th career victory and the Phillies' offense broke a slump, beating the Padres 6-2. Hill lifts Blue Jays past Yankees in 14. Willis goes 6 scoreless in Arizona debut. Rangers' Hunter 5-hits
Rays in '10 debut. Reds rookie Leake goes to 5-0, tops Nats. Tolbert's hit in 9th gets Twins by A's. Verlander, Cabrera lift Tigers by RoyalsMets stretch home win streak to 7.
NASCAR - Denny Hamlin sports a stellar record at Pocono, but it's teammate Kyle Busch who's on the pole for the Gillette 500. Better be dynamiteFrustrated fans get a reprieve from Fox as NASCAR switches the dial to TNT. Brad Keselowski increased his Nationwide Series lead with a dominating win at Nashville.
GOLF - Fowler leads by 3 shots at Memorial.These days, breaking 70 and just making the cut is a sign of progress for Tiger Woods. Armour, Price share Champions lead.
MMA & BOXING - Cotto defeats Foreman at Yankee Stadium.
SOCCER - MLS - No other World Cup player has come farther than Edson Buddle (14), who scored his first pair of international goals Saturday.
WORLD CUP - USA players had difficulty adjusting to the official World Cup ball on Saturday. The Diski Dance is sweeping South Africa and, according to its creator, soon the world.
TENNIS - All Rafael Nadal will be focused on is a fifth French Open title, he insists, not exacting any sort of vengeance upon Robin Soderling. Francesca Schiavone enjoyed a career-defining win as perhaps the unlikeliest of French Open champions. Sisters Serena and Venus completed a "Williams slam" of four straight major doubles titles on Friday. Nestor, Zimonjic win men's doubles title.Skier Miller loses US Open qualifier.
HORSE RACING - BELMONT STAKES - Drosselmeyer, a 13-1 longshot, broke away down the stretch to win the Belmont and give trainer Bill Mott his first win in a Triple Crown race. OTHER NEWS: Valentino, All Speed Hanover win NJ Classic. Zito comes up short in the Belmont. Acclamation wins Whittingham Handicap. Silver Timber wins Monmouth Park feature. Winchester wins the Manhattan at Belmont Park.
WNBA - The Storm held off the hard-charging Sparks 79-75 in just the second WNBA game played outdoors on Saturday at the Home Depot Center. Sky's Fowles has 32 points, 13 boards in easy win. Dream stay hot, trip up Mystics in overtime.
GAME 2 - TONIGHT - CELTICS @ LAKEERS, Celtics lead Series 1-0 at 8 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - 'Hawks try to rebound from 2 road lossesFlyers climb out of another tough spot. Game 4 was the 102nd of the regular season and postseason for the 'Hawks. Is there enough left in the tank to bounce back?
GAME 5 - TONIGHT - FLYERS @ BLACKHAWKS, Series tied at 2-2 at 8 PM ET.
MLB- Jamie Moyer, 47, pitched a seven-hitter for his 264th career victory and the Phillies' offense broke a slump, beating the Padres 6-2. Hill lifts Blue Jays past Yankees in 14. Willis goes 6 scoreless in Arizona debut. Rangers' Hunter 5-hits
Rays in '10 debut. Reds rookie Leake goes to 5-0, tops Nats. Tolbert's hit in 9th gets Twins by A's. Verlander, Cabrera lift Tigers by RoyalsMets stretch home win streak to 7.
NASCAR - Denny Hamlin sports a stellar record at Pocono, but it's teammate Kyle Busch who's on the pole for the Gillette 500. Better be dynamiteFrustrated fans get a reprieve from Fox as NASCAR switches the dial to TNT. Brad Keselowski increased his Nationwide Series lead with a dominating win at Nashville.
GOLF - Fowler leads by 3 shots at Memorial.These days, breaking 70 and just making the cut is a sign of progress for Tiger Woods. Armour, Price share Champions lead.
MMA & BOXING - Cotto defeats Foreman at Yankee Stadium.
SOCCER - MLS - No other World Cup player has come farther than Edson Buddle (14), who scored his first pair of international goals Saturday.
WORLD CUP - USA players had difficulty adjusting to the official World Cup ball on Saturday. The Diski Dance is sweeping South Africa and, according to its creator, soon the world.
TENNIS - All Rafael Nadal will be focused on is a fifth French Open title, he insists, not exacting any sort of vengeance upon Robin Soderling. Francesca Schiavone enjoyed a career-defining win as perhaps the unlikeliest of French Open champions. Sisters Serena and Venus completed a "Williams slam" of four straight major doubles titles on Friday. Nestor, Zimonjic win men's doubles title.Skier Miller loses US Open qualifier.
HORSE RACING - BELMONT STAKES - Drosselmeyer, a 13-1 longshot, broke away down the stretch to win the Belmont and give trainer Bill Mott his first win in a Triple Crown race. OTHER NEWS: Valentino, All Speed Hanover win NJ Classic. Zito comes up short in the Belmont. Acclamation wins Whittingham Handicap. Silver Timber wins Monmouth Park feature. Winchester wins the Manhattan at Belmont Park.
WNBA - The Storm held off the hard-charging Sparks 79-75 in just the second WNBA game played outdoors on Saturday at the Home Depot Center. Sky's Fowles has 32 points, 13 boards in easy win. Dream stay hot, trip up Mystics in overtime.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/04/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Lakers beat up Celtics in Game 1, 102-89 . Kobe Bryant can smell his fifth title, and no one is going to distract him from the task at hand.
GAME 2 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS on SUNDAY at 8 PM ET, LAKERS lead Series 1-0.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - The Flyers' Chris Pronger is playing the role of villain to perfection in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Flyers try to pull even in Game 4.
GAME 4 - Tonight at 8 PM ET, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-1.
MLB - Selig won't reverse Joyce's blown call. Glaus leads Braves to ninth straight win. A's overcome 18 Red Sox hits, win 9-8. Agent: Griffey will work for Mariners. Indians' Sizemore to have surgery Friday. M's Hernandez ends skid at 4, tops
Twins. Yankees sweep, Orioles' slide reaches 8.
NASCAR - Dr. Joseph Mattioli is a NASCAR lifer, which is why his track – Pocono Raceway – isn't for sale at any price. After wrecking at Charlotte, Jimmie Johnson said he has to get back to points racing.
GOLF - The flashy Rickie Fowler fired a superb 65 in the opening round to give him a share of the lead at the Memorial.
MMA & BOXING - "Ultimate Fighter" coach showdowns like Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans are the UFC's most consistent bestsellers.
BOXING - Yuri Foreman is just your average rabbinical student who doubles as a Yankee Stadium-headlining boxing champ.
SOCCER - MLS - The Red Bulls' Juan Pablo Angel said it was "important for us" to snap their four-game skid on Wednesday vs. the Dynamo. The Earthquakes salvaged a draw vs. the Crew, a feat the '09 team wouldn't have accomplished.
WORLD CUP - The Diski Dance is sweeping South Africa and, according to its creator, Wendy Ramokgadi, it will soon
spread across the world.
TENNIS - Four-time champion Rafael Nadal is heavily favored to win Friday's match against Jurgen Melzer. A day after ousting Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur upset Jelena Jankovic.
HORSE RACING - Alexis Barba is prepping Make Music for Me for Saturday's Belmont Stakes as she tries to become the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
WNBA - Katie Douglas scored a game-high 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting to lead the Fever's 79-57 rout of the struggling Silver Stars, who dropped their third straight. The Atlanta Dream have become one of the best teams in the WNBA. Two years after the worst start in league history and a four-win season, the Dream are tied for the best record in the league (6-1) and are legitimate championship contenders.
GAME 2 - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS on SUNDAY at 8 PM ET, LAKERS lead Series 1-0.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS - The Flyers' Chris Pronger is playing the role of villain to perfection in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Flyers try to pull even in Game 4.
GAME 4 - Tonight at 8 PM ET, The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-1.
MLB - Selig won't reverse Joyce's blown call. Glaus leads Braves to ninth straight win. A's overcome 18 Red Sox hits, win 9-8. Agent: Griffey will work for Mariners. Indians' Sizemore to have surgery Friday. M's Hernandez ends skid at 4, tops
Twins. Yankees sweep, Orioles' slide reaches 8.
NASCAR - Dr. Joseph Mattioli is a NASCAR lifer, which is why his track – Pocono Raceway – isn't for sale at any price. After wrecking at Charlotte, Jimmie Johnson said he has to get back to points racing.
GOLF - The flashy Rickie Fowler fired a superb 65 in the opening round to give him a share of the lead at the Memorial.
MMA & BOXING - "Ultimate Fighter" coach showdowns like Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans are the UFC's most consistent bestsellers.
BOXING - Yuri Foreman is just your average rabbinical student who doubles as a Yankee Stadium-headlining boxing champ.
SOCCER - MLS - The Red Bulls' Juan Pablo Angel said it was "important for us" to snap their four-game skid on Wednesday vs. the Dynamo. The Earthquakes salvaged a draw vs. the Crew, a feat the '09 team wouldn't have accomplished.
WORLD CUP - The Diski Dance is sweeping South Africa and, according to its creator, Wendy Ramokgadi, it will soon
spread across the world.
TENNIS - Four-time champion Rafael Nadal is heavily favored to win Friday's match against Jurgen Melzer. A day after ousting Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur upset Jelena Jankovic.
HORSE RACING - Alexis Barba is prepping Make Music for Me for Saturday's Belmont Stakes as she tries to become the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
WNBA - Katie Douglas scored a game-high 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting to lead the Fever's 79-57 rout of the struggling Silver Stars, who dropped their third straight. The Atlanta Dream have become one of the best teams in the WNBA. Two years after the worst start in league history and a four-win season, the Dream are tied for the best record in the league (6-1) and are legitimate championship contenders.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/03/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Lakers, Celtics ready to renew rivalry. The '10 Finals won't look anything like '08. Need proof? Just look at Kobe, or Pau or Boston's Big Four. Believe it,this series will redefine the Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
TODAYS GAME 1 - TONIGHT AT 9 PM ET BOSTON @ LA LAKERS
NHL STANLEY CUP - Defenseman Chris Pronger was a thorn in the Blackhawks' side during the Flyers' overtime victory in Game 3. Flyers Fight BackPhilly's 4-3 OT win over Chicago on Wednesday is the latest example of how the Flyers just won't quit.
NEXT GAME - IS GAME 4 FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8 PM ET, THE BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-1.
MLB - Bad call costs Galarraga perfect game. 40-year-old Griffey retires with 630 HRs. Braves win eighth straight, top Phillies. Price first in AL to 8 wins, Rays rally. Posada returns for Yankees, Hughes wins. Carpenter wins eighth straight over Reds. Rangers top ChiSox after Guerrero injury. Gonzalez slam gets Padres by Mets in 11. Armando Galarraga lost his bid for perfection in the ninth inning on a call that Jim Joyce later admitted he missed.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson has fallen from first to seventh in the Cup standings.Is something wrong?
GOLF - After missing the cut last week at Colonial, will Phil Mickelson rebound and be a factor at Jack's tourney in Ohio?
SOCCER - MLS - The Crew and host Earthquakes traded late goals on Wednesday night, but no one scored thereafter as they settled for a 2-2 draw. Angel lifts Red Bulls past Dynamo in stoppage. DC United beats Real Salt Lake 2-1 in US Open.
WORLD CUP - Cash incentives-From players like Edson Buddle looking to shine outside MLS to already established stars, many on the U.S. team don't need a World Cup title to earn big paydays in South Africa. Mexico's Cuauhtemoc Blanco makes Dirty Tackle's list of the biggest egos at the Cup.
TENNIS - Don't call Serena Williams' quarterfinal loss to Samantha Stosur an upset. Rafael Nadal held off hard-charging Spanish countryman Nicolas Amalgro in three tight sets Wednesday. Getty ImagesElena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic, who compete in Thursday's French Open semis, are shooting for their first Grand Slam titles.
HORSE RACING - After a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby and having skipped the Preakness, Ice Box is the 3-1 favorite for Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes. Interactif finally joins the Triple Crown.
WNBA - The Silver Stars need more from top scorers Sophia Young, Becky Hammon and Chamique Holdsclaw vs. the Fever on Thursday. Liberty announce jersey deal with Foxwoods casino. Shock's Hornbuckle suspended two games for DWI.
POKER - Michael Mizrachi eliminated his brother Robert en route to his first WSOP bracelet and the $50,000 Players' championship title.
TODAYS GAME 1 - TONIGHT AT 9 PM ET BOSTON @ LA LAKERS
NHL STANLEY CUP - Defenseman Chris Pronger was a thorn in the Blackhawks' side during the Flyers' overtime victory in Game 3. Flyers Fight BackPhilly's 4-3 OT win over Chicago on Wednesday is the latest example of how the Flyers just won't quit.
NEXT GAME - IS GAME 4 FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8 PM ET, THE BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-1.
MLB - Bad call costs Galarraga perfect game. 40-year-old Griffey retires with 630 HRs. Braves win eighth straight, top Phillies. Price first in AL to 8 wins, Rays rally. Posada returns for Yankees, Hughes wins. Carpenter wins eighth straight over Reds. Rangers top ChiSox after Guerrero injury. Gonzalez slam gets Padres by Mets in 11. Armando Galarraga lost his bid for perfection in the ninth inning on a call that Jim Joyce later admitted he missed.
NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson has fallen from first to seventh in the Cup standings.Is something wrong?
GOLF - After missing the cut last week at Colonial, will Phil Mickelson rebound and be a factor at Jack's tourney in Ohio?
SOCCER - MLS - The Crew and host Earthquakes traded late goals on Wednesday night, but no one scored thereafter as they settled for a 2-2 draw. Angel lifts Red Bulls past Dynamo in stoppage. DC United beats Real Salt Lake 2-1 in US Open.
WORLD CUP - Cash incentives-From players like Edson Buddle looking to shine outside MLS to already established stars, many on the U.S. team don't need a World Cup title to earn big paydays in South Africa. Mexico's Cuauhtemoc Blanco makes Dirty Tackle's list of the biggest egos at the Cup.
TENNIS - Don't call Serena Williams' quarterfinal loss to Samantha Stosur an upset. Rafael Nadal held off hard-charging Spanish countryman Nicolas Amalgro in three tight sets Wednesday. Getty ImagesElena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic, who compete in Thursday's French Open semis, are shooting for their first Grand Slam titles.
HORSE RACING - After a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby and having skipped the Preakness, Ice Box is the 3-1 favorite for Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes. Interactif finally joins the Triple Crown.
WNBA - The Silver Stars need more from top scorers Sophia Young, Becky Hammon and Chamique Holdsclaw vs. the Fever on Thursday. Liberty announce jersey deal with Foxwoods casino. Shock's Hornbuckle suspended two games for DWI.
POKER - Michael Mizrachi eliminated his brother Robert en route to his first WSOP bracelet and the $50,000 Players' championship title.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 06/02/2010
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP - Lakers, Celtics ready to renew rivalry.
GAME 1 TONIGHT - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Series at 0-0 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP - 'Hawks up 2-0 with Kane, Toews pointless. Flyers face yet another uphill climb. Best ratings ever for a Game 2 of finals.
GAME TODAY - The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-0 at 8PM ET.
MLB - Tigers trade LHP Willis to Diamondbacks. Rays rally by Jays after Maddon ejection. Braves win seventh straight, beat Phils. MLB plans 'stern' talk with Oswalt ump. Reds top Cards 9-8, take Central lead. Kemp's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers 1-0. Martinez's 5 hits rally Red Sox by A's. Pelfrey improves to 8-1, Mets top Padres.
NCAA BASEBALL - FSU tops NC State 8-3 for 1st ACC title since 2004. John Stilson and Texas A&M are one of the hottest teams entering the NCAA tournament and headline our breakdown. College World Series is Omaha’s party central. The
Southeastern Conference had four schools—Arkansas, Auburn, Florida and South Carolina—selected Sunday as hosts for the NCAA Division I baseball tournament.
NASCAR - It's been a stellar few weeks for the Busch brothers, who have won six straight NASCAR events. Race to the Chase- More than a third into 2010, it's looking like the most wide-open season in years.
GOLF - Senior PGA ChampionshipTom Lehman won his first Champions Tour event on his own, and it's a big one. The Presidents Cup is coming to Muirfield Village IN Ohio,in 2013, two officials said Tuesday, giving the course Jack Nicklaus built the distinction of hosting golf’s three biggest cup competitions.
MMA & BOXING - Things didn't exactly go according to plan for Diego Sanchez at UFC 114. Should "The Nightmare" drop back to 155?
BOXING - Is heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko overrated, or an under-appreciated boxing genius? Reader opinion is split.
SOCCER - MLS - Getty ImagesUnion midfielder Shea Salinas' goal-of-the-season candidate was one of the highlights from a busy Memorial Day Weekend.
WORLD CUP - Argentina is the favorite in Group B despite the baffling decision-making of manager Diego Maradona, but South Korea could be the group's dark horse.
TENNIS - Serena Williams faces a tough French Open foe in Samantha Stosur, who has won the first set of their quarterfinal 6-2. Robin Soderling's quarterfinal upset of Roger Federer ended an amazing Slam streak for the defending champ.
HORSE RACING - Feelin' ready to run?Rachel Alexandra, the 4-year-old filly who is winless in two races this season, is likely to make her next start June 12. But on which track remains unclear.
WNBA - Monica Wright scored 32 points as the Lynx snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Mercury 92-82. Phoenix, the defending champion, fell to 2-3. Jackson-led Storm end Dream's perfect run.
POKER - All eyes on Event 2The $50,000 event has reached the final table and features two brothers, one talented young gun and some veterans looking to solidify their legacy.
GAME 1 TONIGHT - The CELTICS @ The LAKERS, Series at 0-0 at 9 PM ET.
NHL STANLEY CUP - 'Hawks up 2-0 with Kane, Toews pointless. Flyers face yet another uphill climb. Best ratings ever for a Game 2 of finals.
GAME TODAY - The BLACKHAWKS @ The FLYERS, Blackhawks lead Series 2-0 at 8PM ET.
MLB - Tigers trade LHP Willis to Diamondbacks. Rays rally by Jays after Maddon ejection. Braves win seventh straight, beat Phils. MLB plans 'stern' talk with Oswalt ump. Reds top Cards 9-8, take Central lead. Kemp's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers 1-0. Martinez's 5 hits rally Red Sox by A's. Pelfrey improves to 8-1, Mets top Padres.
NCAA BASEBALL - FSU tops NC State 8-3 for 1st ACC title since 2004. John Stilson and Texas A&M are one of the hottest teams entering the NCAA tournament and headline our breakdown. College World Series is Omaha’s party central. The
Southeastern Conference had four schools—Arkansas, Auburn, Florida and South Carolina—selected Sunday as hosts for the NCAA Division I baseball tournament.
NASCAR - It's been a stellar few weeks for the Busch brothers, who have won six straight NASCAR events. Race to the Chase- More than a third into 2010, it's looking like the most wide-open season in years.
GOLF - Senior PGA ChampionshipTom Lehman won his first Champions Tour event on his own, and it's a big one. The Presidents Cup is coming to Muirfield Village IN Ohio,in 2013, two officials said Tuesday, giving the course Jack Nicklaus built the distinction of hosting golf’s three biggest cup competitions.
MMA & BOXING - Things didn't exactly go according to plan for Diego Sanchez at UFC 114. Should "The Nightmare" drop back to 155?
BOXING - Is heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko overrated, or an under-appreciated boxing genius? Reader opinion is split.
SOCCER - MLS - Getty ImagesUnion midfielder Shea Salinas' goal-of-the-season candidate was one of the highlights from a busy Memorial Day Weekend.
WORLD CUP - Argentina is the favorite in Group B despite the baffling decision-making of manager Diego Maradona, but South Korea could be the group's dark horse.
TENNIS - Serena Williams faces a tough French Open foe in Samantha Stosur, who has won the first set of their quarterfinal 6-2. Robin Soderling's quarterfinal upset of Roger Federer ended an amazing Slam streak for the defending champ.
HORSE RACING - Feelin' ready to run?Rachel Alexandra, the 4-year-old filly who is winless in two races this season, is likely to make her next start June 12. But on which track remains unclear.
WNBA - Monica Wright scored 32 points as the Lynx snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Mercury 92-82. Phoenix, the defending champion, fell to 2-3. Jackson-led Storm end Dream's perfect run.
POKER - All eyes on Event 2The $50,000 event has reached the final table and features two brothers, one talented young gun and some veterans looking to solidify their legacy.
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