MLB - Yankees to acquire Berkman, get Kearns. Oswalt pounded by Nats in Phillies debut. Arizona trades RHP Jackson to White Sox. Rays 1 back of Yanks, win streak now 7. Dodgers explore trade for Cubs LHP Lilly. White Sox win 12th straight at home. Rockies' 12-run 8th sparks 17-2 rout. Heyward rallies Braves by Reds in 10. The Yankees getting Lance Berkman is the latest in a trade deadline full of deals benefiting high-payroll teams.
CFL - Edmonton Beats BC, 28-25 Friday night. Tonight - Saskatchewan at Hamilton 6:30 PM EDT and Calagary at Winnipeg 9:30!
NFL - The Chargers open camp with starting lineup vacancies and not much roster depth to pull from. Rams, QB Bradford agree to $78M, 6 years. Redskins' Haynesworth fails test again. Cowboys WR Bryant to miss 4-6 weeks. Ravens' Foxworth to miss season with ACL. Redskins ink No. 4 overall pick Williams. Chiefs sign No. 5 pick S Berry. Jets extend coach Ryan, GM Tannenbaum.
NCAA Football - Masoli accepts invite to visit Ole Miss. NCAA meets with 2 Clemson players. FSU, NCAA to pay legal fees in scandal. BCS: Big 12 defections have no effect. Ducks slight favorite over USC in Pac-10. Brown ready to get Texas running
again.
NASCAR - Empty seats. Slumping television ratings. Is it time NASCAR pares down the Cup schedule? Stewart takes Pocono pole- Qualifying for the pole always makes a trip to Pocono Raceway more fun. Stewart zipped his No. 14 Chevy for a qualifying lap Friday of 171.393 mph around the 2.5-mile triangle track to start from the top for Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500.
GOLF - Greenbrier ClassicFan-favorite Boo Weekley shot 63 on Friday. If you can't get behind this guy, who can you root for? U.S. Senior Open-Bernhard Langer fired a 68 Friday to put himself in position to win a second straight major championship.
Tseng leads by 4 at Women's British Open.
UFC - Live 2: Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko, San Diego Sports Arena, ON Versus!
BOXING - Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Las Vegas, Nev. (HBO Pay-Per-View)Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) vs. Juan Diaz (35-3-0, 17 KOs) 12 Rounds - Lightweight Division.
SOCCER - MLS - Coming off his World Cup and English Premier League success, Galaxy forward Landon Donovan admits he is entertaining transfer options. Ljungberg traded from Seattle to Chicago. New York Red Bulls waive F John Wolyniec. Rapids pick up defender in trade with FC.
TENNIS - No. 2 seed Sam Querrey broke two rackets Friday, but he also broke Rainer Schuettler twice late and advanced to the Farmers Classic semis. Men's top seeds lose-Croatia: No. 8 seed Chela upsets Davydenko-Switzerland: Qualifier Schukin beats Youzhny. Women's defending champions lose-Stanford: No. 4 seed Bartoli falls to No. 8 Azarenka-Turkey: Groth takes out Dushevina in two sets.
WNBA - Iziane Castro Marques and the Dream battered the host Sun 94-62 Friday, moving into a virtual tie for the Eastern Conference lead with the Fever. Harding scores career-high 33 as Mystics drop Fever.Storm cruise past Sky for 13th in row.
HORSE RACING - Reigning horse of the year Rachel Alexandra will run in the Personal Ensign Stakes in the nation's premier meet at Saratoga, where the filly is stabled, on Aug. 29. Temple City wins Del Mar featureMy Dinah wins Fleet Indian Stakes at Saratoga.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/30/2010
MLB - Oswalt approves trade to Phillies. Orioles hire Showalter as manager. Shoulder lands Strasburg on 15-day DL. Phillies
' run reaches 8 with win in 11. Marlins' Sanchez 1-hits Giants in win. Padres acquire Tejada from Orioles. Twins trade for
Nationals closer Capps. Price wins 14th, Rays sweep Tigers.
CFL - The battle for first in the East Division wasn't even close as the Alouettes brought the Argonauts back down to
earth with a 41-10 victory.
' run reaches 8 with win in 11. Marlins' Sanchez 1-hits Giants in win. Padres acquire Tejada from Orioles. Twins trade for
Nationals closer Capps. Price wins 14th, Rays sweep Tigers.
CFL - The battle for first in the East Division wasn't even close as the Alouettes brought the Argonauts back down to
earth with a 41-10 victory.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/29/2010
MLB - Angels RHP Pineiro to miss 6-8 weeks. Cubs 1B Lee rejects trade to Angels. Elbow tear sidelines Sheets for season. Halladay, Brown extend Phils' run to 7. Heyward steals home in Braves' win. Red Sox sweep Angels on Scutaro's slam. Padres retire final 19 Dodgers in win. Dodgers acquire OF Podsednik from Royals.
NFL - Owens misses flight to Bengals camp. Chargers TE Gates signs 5-year extension. 'Skins' Williams has blood clot in lungs. Raiders sign 1st-round pick McClain. Bills DE Schobel might play 1 more year. Panthers QB Clausen signs 4-year deal. Haynesworth must first pass fitness test. Jets sign QB Brunell to 2-year deal.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Bob Stoops has Oklahoma ready to shake off last season's injury woes, solve the rival Longhorns and once again vie for a title. The SEC has proven over and over that defense wins championships, Will that be the case in 2010?
NBA - FREE AGENCY - The Heat came away with the biggest free-agent haul in NBA history. The question now: How do they make it all work?
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Kings sign Ponikarovsky for 1 year, $3M. Winter Classic to showcase Caps-Penguins. Thrashers, F Eager avoid arbitration. Ducks sign 1st-round pick Fowler. Devils, D Fraser agree on 1 year, $500K. Capitals acquire Blues
enforcer King.
NASCAR - ECR Shop On A Roll- The Sprint Cup leader has Earnhardt-Childress Racing engines under the hood. So does the winner of the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400. Yeah, things are good at ECR. Clint Bowyer in 12th has built a 62-point lead over Mark Martin in 13th. Is the Chase field just about set?
GOLF - Greenbrier ClassicMost of the big names are skipping the event, but Jim Furyk will be looking for his third win in '10. Woods to defend Bridgestone title. Shin, Inkster in Women's British lead. Couples back home for US Senior Open.
Pettersson headlines field at Greenbrier.
MMA - Step to the plate"Put up or shut up" time is drawing near for UFC champion Anderson Silva.
BOXING - If Juan Diaz loses Saturday, his days as an elite boxer are probably over. But his worldly influence may just be getting started.
SOCCER - MLS - League of their own-Manchester United took on the best United States professional soccer had to offer Wednesday and prevailed 5-2 against the MLS All-Stars.
TENNIS - The other Martina-Martina Hingis was plagued by injuries in a career which could have been greater but still counts five Grand Slams among her 43 wins. Tournament action- Gstaad: No. 4 Montanes, No. 7 Gasquet advance.Los Angeles: Bryan brothers on track for record win.
WNBA - High stakesLast week the Mystics were tied for first place in the East. After back-to-back losses, they face the Silver Stars on Thursday clinging to a playoff spot. Mercury, Lynx looking to rebound from tough losses.
HORSE RACING - Trainer charged-A Pennsylvania trainer was charged with rigging races at Penn National Race Course by giving horses snake venom and other performance-enhancing drugs. Blue Chagall wins stakes at Del Mar. Perfect Shirl wins Lake George Stakes.
POKER - A WSOP Hangover? David Williams recovers from his WSOP Hangover with the Inside Deal Crew. Also, a mega-dose of Phil Ivey and a UIGEA update!
NFL - Owens misses flight to Bengals camp. Chargers TE Gates signs 5-year extension. 'Skins' Williams has blood clot in lungs. Raiders sign 1st-round pick McClain. Bills DE Schobel might play 1 more year. Panthers QB Clausen signs 4-year deal. Haynesworth must first pass fitness test. Jets sign QB Brunell to 2-year deal.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Bob Stoops has Oklahoma ready to shake off last season's injury woes, solve the rival Longhorns and once again vie for a title. The SEC has proven over and over that defense wins championships, Will that be the case in 2010?
NBA - FREE AGENCY - The Heat came away with the biggest free-agent haul in NBA history. The question now: How do they make it all work?
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Kings sign Ponikarovsky for 1 year, $3M. Winter Classic to showcase Caps-Penguins. Thrashers, F Eager avoid arbitration. Ducks sign 1st-round pick Fowler. Devils, D Fraser agree on 1 year, $500K. Capitals acquire Blues
enforcer King.
NASCAR - ECR Shop On A Roll- The Sprint Cup leader has Earnhardt-Childress Racing engines under the hood. So does the winner of the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400. Yeah, things are good at ECR. Clint Bowyer in 12th has built a 62-point lead over Mark Martin in 13th. Is the Chase field just about set?
GOLF - Greenbrier ClassicMost of the big names are skipping the event, but Jim Furyk will be looking for his third win in '10. Woods to defend Bridgestone title. Shin, Inkster in Women's British lead. Couples back home for US Senior Open.
Pettersson headlines field at Greenbrier.
MMA - Step to the plate"Put up or shut up" time is drawing near for UFC champion Anderson Silva.
BOXING - If Juan Diaz loses Saturday, his days as an elite boxer are probably over. But his worldly influence may just be getting started.
SOCCER - MLS - League of their own-Manchester United took on the best United States professional soccer had to offer Wednesday and prevailed 5-2 against the MLS All-Stars.
TENNIS - The other Martina-Martina Hingis was plagued by injuries in a career which could have been greater but still counts five Grand Slams among her 43 wins. Tournament action- Gstaad: No. 4 Montanes, No. 7 Gasquet advance.Los Angeles: Bryan brothers on track for record win.
WNBA - High stakesLast week the Mystics were tied for first place in the East. After back-to-back losses, they face the Silver Stars on Thursday clinging to a playoff spot. Mercury, Lynx looking to rebound from tough losses.
HORSE RACING - Trainer charged-A Pennsylvania trainer was charged with rigging races at Penn National Race Course by giving horses snake venom and other performance-enhancing drugs. Blue Chagall wins stakes at Del Mar. Perfect Shirl wins Lake George Stakes.
POKER - A WSOP Hangover? David Williams recovers from his WSOP Hangover with the Inside Deal Crew. Also, a mega-dose of Phil Ivey and a UIGEA update!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/28/2010
MLB - Street hit by liner, has bruised abdomen. Lackey wins return to Angel Stadium. Cruz's HR lifts Rangers over A's in 10th Tribe's Tomlin shuts down Yankees, A-Rod. Manuel-less Mets rip Wainwright to win. Ethier's pinch single lifts Dodgers. Phillies win season-high sixth straight.
NFL - Bengals agree to contract with Owens. Former Raiders S Tatum dies at 61. Panthers come to terms with QB Clausen. Cowboys' Bryant stunned over pad fallout. Rams optimistic Bradford will sign soon. Patriots' Welker put on active-PUP list. Steelers unsure about Big Ben's ban.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Pac-10 chief Larry Scott hopes adding Colorado and Utah will expand the conference brand in the U.S. and abroad. With new teams and a new TV contract in the offing, the Pac-10 is pursuing a vision commissioner Larry Scott feels will make it the envy of college sports! Tuberville leading Texas Tech makeover. TCU picked to repeat in Mountain West!
NASCAR - Roush survives crash-Jack Roush was injured but is OK after his plane crashed in Wisconsin. Hush-Hush Hush-Up Money- So, NASCAR fined at least two (as yet) unknown drivers for spouting off. Big deal, our guys say. It's par for the
course in other sports and should have come earlier
GOLF - International Flair-With Tiger Woods missing from atop leaderboards, the rest of the world is seizing the day. Players from outside the United States have won nine of the past 12 PGA Tour events.
MMA - Forget light heavyweight, forget heavyweight, and especially forget welterweight; Anderson Silva says he wants to stick to middleweight.
BOXING - When Juan Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez meet on Saturday, they'll reprise one of 2009's greatest battles.
SOCCER - MLS - All-Star conundrumThe MLS All-Star game is again more midweek interruption than showcase event even with one of the world's largest clubs taking the field. More on All-Star game - Ferguson lauds 'massive improvement' in MLS. Manchester United-All-Stars, 8:30 ET Wed.
TENNIS - Biggest diva?Patrick McEnroe's Twitter followers frowned upon the prima-donna ways of Novak Djokovic in a recent vote. But an American ran away with the crown. Tournament action - Los Angeles: Blake cruises in first round. Stanford: Sharapova shines in hardcourt return.
WNBA - Lauren Jackson scored 33 points to help the Storm rally past the Mercury, remain perfect at home and clinch the top seed in the Western Conference. Greene, Pierson lead Liberty past Silver. Los Angeles uses defense to defeat Minnesota. Jones lifts Sun to win over Mystics. Catchings' double-double leads Fever past Sky. Lyttle lifts Dream over Shock 105-89.
HORSE RACING - Star colt sidelined-Drosselmeyer, who won the Belmont Stakes in early June, will be unable to compete for the rest of the year while recovering from an ankle injury.
POKER - A WSOP Hangover? David Williams recovers from his WSOP Hangover with the Inside Deal Crew. Also, a mega-dose of Phil Ivey and a UIGEA update.
NFL - Bengals agree to contract with Owens. Former Raiders S Tatum dies at 61. Panthers come to terms with QB Clausen. Cowboys' Bryant stunned over pad fallout. Rams optimistic Bradford will sign soon. Patriots' Welker put on active-PUP list. Steelers unsure about Big Ben's ban.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Pac-10 chief Larry Scott hopes adding Colorado and Utah will expand the conference brand in the U.S. and abroad. With new teams and a new TV contract in the offing, the Pac-10 is pursuing a vision commissioner Larry Scott feels will make it the envy of college sports! Tuberville leading Texas Tech makeover. TCU picked to repeat in Mountain West!
NASCAR - Roush survives crash-Jack Roush was injured but is OK after his plane crashed in Wisconsin. Hush-Hush Hush-Up Money- So, NASCAR fined at least two (as yet) unknown drivers for spouting off. Big deal, our guys say. It's par for the
course in other sports and should have come earlier
GOLF - International Flair-With Tiger Woods missing from atop leaderboards, the rest of the world is seizing the day. Players from outside the United States have won nine of the past 12 PGA Tour events.
MMA - Forget light heavyweight, forget heavyweight, and especially forget welterweight; Anderson Silva says he wants to stick to middleweight.
BOXING - When Juan Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez meet on Saturday, they'll reprise one of 2009's greatest battles.
SOCCER - MLS - All-Star conundrumThe MLS All-Star game is again more midweek interruption than showcase event even with one of the world's largest clubs taking the field. More on All-Star game - Ferguson lauds 'massive improvement' in MLS. Manchester United-All-Stars, 8:30 ET Wed.
TENNIS - Biggest diva?Patrick McEnroe's Twitter followers frowned upon the prima-donna ways of Novak Djokovic in a recent vote. But an American ran away with the crown. Tournament action - Los Angeles: Blake cruises in first round. Stanford: Sharapova shines in hardcourt return.
WNBA - Lauren Jackson scored 33 points to help the Storm rally past the Mercury, remain perfect at home and clinch the top seed in the Western Conference. Greene, Pierson lead Liberty past Silver. Los Angeles uses defense to defeat Minnesota. Jones lifts Sun to win over Mystics. Catchings' double-double leads Fever past Sky. Lyttle lifts Dream over Shock 105-89.
HORSE RACING - Star colt sidelined-Drosselmeyer, who won the Belmont Stakes in early June, will be unable to compete for the rest of the year while recovering from an ankle injury.
POKER - A WSOP Hangover? David Williams recovers from his WSOP Hangover with the Inside Deal Crew. Also, a mega-dose of Phil Ivey and a UIGEA update.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/27/2010
MLB - The year of the pitcher continues as Matt Garza tops the Tigers 5-0 for Tampa's first ever no-no. For a team that knows about being no-hit, it is nice to have one of its own! Haren hit by liner, leaves Angels debut. Mauer has 7 RBIs,
Twins rip Royals 19-1. Cubs P Zambrano apologizes for outburst. Coghlan tears meniscus doing pie to face. BoSox C Martinez off DL, has RBI singleYankees top Indians, A-Rod stays on 599. Danks bests Hernandez as ChiSox top M's.
NFL - Bengals owner wants to sign WR Owens. Titans sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. Seahawks' Leiweke joining Lightning. Cowboys' Williams: No issue with Bryant. Vikes name Bieniemy assistant head coach. Cowboys TE Bennett sorry for nude photos. LB Bulluck moving to middle with Giants. Chargers open camp without RB Mathews.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Swofford not shutting door on ACC expansion. Ohio State grants Clarett re-entry to pursue degree. Texas A&M replaces Kragthorpe as receivers coach. FSU linebacker Carr facing multiple felony charges. Virginia Tech is preseason favorite to win ACC. Boise State favored to win another WAC tittle!
NASCAR - If the Cup season ended today, Jamie McMurray would be a happy man. Winning the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 in the same season means that much. What a difference a year has made for Chip Ganassi, whose team has driven out of turmoil to the top of the racing world. Daytona-Indy-Brickyard sweep for Ganassi!
GOLF - Azinger, Price out of US Senior Open. Langer bests Pavin, takes Senior British. Pettersson rallies to win Canadian Open. Richard Johnson wins in Stockholm. Jiyai Shin takes Evian Masters by 1 shot. Brigman wins Nationwide event by stroke
MMA - After several lackluster-to-embarrasing performances, Anderson Silva simply must deliver against Chael Sonnen.
BOXING - Golden Boy will offer fans something rare in the boxing world Saturday night: a pay-per-view undercard worth watching. The main event of Golden Boy’s card features a rematch between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz, a bout that was chosen as the 2009 Fight of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America.
SOCCER - MLS - Show 'em the money-Landon Donovan isn't untouchable, but it might take a "silly" transfer fee for the Galaxy to sell the biggest star in America. Wizards stun Manchester United in friendly. New York Challenge: Red Bulls beat Man City 2-1.
TENNIS - Following his Grand Slam failures and with his ranking in a spiral, Roger Federer has hired American coach Paul Annacone on a trial basis. Ivanovic wins, Safina falls at Stanford. Dushevina rallies to win in Istanbul Cup. Fish beats
Isner in Atlanta final. Gulbis and Schuettler advance in LA. Chakvetadze takes Slovenia Open title. Kazakhstan's Golubev wins German Open.
WNBA - The Shock traded guard Alexis Hornbuckle, the last remaining player from their days in Detroit, to the Lynx on Monday. Mercury, Storm each eyeing records as they collide. Mystics, Suns battle for leg up in Eastern Conference.
HORSE RACING - Evening Jewel won Sunday's $150,000 San Clemente Handicap for 3-year-old fillies by three-quarters of a length at Del Mar. Giant Moon takes Evan Shipman at Saratoga.
POKER - Out Of The Spotlight-He hasn't gotten the hype, recognition or awards, but David Oppenheim is one of poker's elite players and will share his story Tuesday on ESPN at 8 p.m.
Twins rip Royals 19-1. Cubs P Zambrano apologizes for outburst. Coghlan tears meniscus doing pie to face. BoSox C Martinez off DL, has RBI singleYankees top Indians, A-Rod stays on 599. Danks bests Hernandez as ChiSox top M's.
NFL - Bengals owner wants to sign WR Owens. Titans sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. Seahawks' Leiweke joining Lightning. Cowboys' Williams: No issue with Bryant. Vikes name Bieniemy assistant head coach. Cowboys TE Bennett sorry for nude photos. LB Bulluck moving to middle with Giants. Chargers open camp without RB Mathews.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Swofford not shutting door on ACC expansion. Ohio State grants Clarett re-entry to pursue degree. Texas A&M replaces Kragthorpe as receivers coach. FSU linebacker Carr facing multiple felony charges. Virginia Tech is preseason favorite to win ACC. Boise State favored to win another WAC tittle!
NASCAR - If the Cup season ended today, Jamie McMurray would be a happy man. Winning the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 in the same season means that much. What a difference a year has made for Chip Ganassi, whose team has driven out of turmoil to the top of the racing world. Daytona-Indy-Brickyard sweep for Ganassi!
GOLF - Azinger, Price out of US Senior Open. Langer bests Pavin, takes Senior British. Pettersson rallies to win Canadian Open. Richard Johnson wins in Stockholm. Jiyai Shin takes Evian Masters by 1 shot. Brigman wins Nationwide event by stroke
MMA - After several lackluster-to-embarrasing performances, Anderson Silva simply must deliver against Chael Sonnen.
BOXING - Golden Boy will offer fans something rare in the boxing world Saturday night: a pay-per-view undercard worth watching. The main event of Golden Boy’s card features a rematch between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz, a bout that was chosen as the 2009 Fight of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America.
SOCCER - MLS - Show 'em the money-Landon Donovan isn't untouchable, but it might take a "silly" transfer fee for the Galaxy to sell the biggest star in America. Wizards stun Manchester United in friendly. New York Challenge: Red Bulls beat Man City 2-1.
TENNIS - Following his Grand Slam failures and with his ranking in a spiral, Roger Federer has hired American coach Paul Annacone on a trial basis. Ivanovic wins, Safina falls at Stanford. Dushevina rallies to win in Istanbul Cup. Fish beats
Isner in Atlanta final. Gulbis and Schuettler advance in LA. Chakvetadze takes Slovenia Open title. Kazakhstan's Golubev wins German Open.
WNBA - The Shock traded guard Alexis Hornbuckle, the last remaining player from their days in Detroit, to the Lynx on Monday. Mercury, Storm each eyeing records as they collide. Mystics, Suns battle for leg up in Eastern Conference.
HORSE RACING - Evening Jewel won Sunday's $150,000 San Clemente Handicap for 3-year-old fillies by three-quarters of a length at Del Mar. Giant Moon takes Evan Shipman at Saratoga.
POKER - Out Of The Spotlight-He hasn't gotten the hype, recognition or awards, but David Oppenheim is one of poker's elite players and will share his story Tuesday on ESPN at 8 p.m.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/26/2010
MLB - Angels acquire RHP Haren from Arizona. Dawson inducted into Hall of Fame. Yanks top Royals, A-Rod stuck on 599. Rangers' Hunter beats Angels, now 8-0. Cards avoid sweep, Lopez homers in 11th. Marlins get fourth walkoff win of week. Valentine interested in managing Cubs. Giants OF Velez has concussion.
NFL - Ravens' Kindle stable after hurting head. DT Stanley joining Dolphins. Pats sign picks Gronkowski, Cunningham. Eli, wife give $1M for scholarship. Giants sign former Titans LB Bulluck. Cowher's wife dies at 54 of skin cancer. Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Getting it back. Mark Richt and Georgia have been winning, but they've lost their momentum. USC coach Lane Kiffin made headlines again this weekend after angering Titans coach Jeff Fisher over a hire.
NASCAR - Getty/APJamie McMurray won the Brickyard 400 after a dicey decision by the pit crew of teammate Juan Pablo Montoya.
2nd-Keving Harvick, 3rd-Greg biffle, 4th-Clint Bowyer and 5th-Tony Stewart!
GOLF - Carl Pettersson rallied at St. George's on Sunday to outduel Dean Wilson and capture the Canadian Open by one ! Jiyai Shin made a clutch birdie on the final hole to prevail by a stroke over a trio of contenders in France. Senior
British OpenTwo-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer beat Corey Pavin by one. Scandinavian Masters. Richard Johnson of Sweden converted a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by one stroke.
MMA - Anderson Silva has dominated the UFC middleweight class and looks to make Chael Sonnen eat his words at UFC 117.
BOXING - ny Pacquiao's promoter said the fighter will face Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13, ending the chance of a superfight in 2010.
SOCCER - MLS - Kei Kamara and the Wizards stunned Manchester United in a 2-1 friendly win Sunday before the biggest crowd ever to see a soccer game in Kansas City. New York Challenge-Richards blasts Red Bulls past Manchester CityTottenham ties, Sporting Lisbon wins tournament.
TENNIS - Mardy Fish beat John Isner to win the Atlanta Tennis Championships, following up his Newport victory with his second straight tournament title. Chakvetadze takes Slovenia Open title. Kazakhstan's Golubev wins German Open. Goerges wins Gastein Ladies title.
WNBA - Leaps and boundsSue Bird and the Storm jumped over the Shock on Sunday and became the second team to start a season 20-2. McCoughtry, Castro Marques lead Dream past Liberty. Taurasi leads Mercury past Lynx, 127-124 in 2nd OT.
HORSE RACING - Del Mar diamond-Evening Jewel won Sunday's $150,000 San Clemente Handicap for 3-year-old fillies by three-quarters of a length at Del Mar.
POKER - The Players' Championship-ESPN's coverage of the 2010 World Series of Poker begins on Tuesday, July 27 at 8 p.m. ET with the $50,000 Players' Championship!
NFL - Ravens' Kindle stable after hurting head. DT Stanley joining Dolphins. Pats sign picks Gronkowski, Cunningham. Eli, wife give $1M for scholarship. Giants sign former Titans LB Bulluck. Cowher's wife dies at 54 of skin cancer. Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Getting it back. Mark Richt and Georgia have been winning, but they've lost their momentum. USC coach Lane Kiffin made headlines again this weekend after angering Titans coach Jeff Fisher over a hire.
NASCAR - Getty/APJamie McMurray won the Brickyard 400 after a dicey decision by the pit crew of teammate Juan Pablo Montoya.
2nd-Keving Harvick, 3rd-Greg biffle, 4th-Clint Bowyer and 5th-Tony Stewart!
GOLF - Carl Pettersson rallied at St. George's on Sunday to outduel Dean Wilson and capture the Canadian Open by one ! Jiyai Shin made a clutch birdie on the final hole to prevail by a stroke over a trio of contenders in France. Senior
British OpenTwo-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer beat Corey Pavin by one. Scandinavian Masters. Richard Johnson of Sweden converted a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by one stroke.
MMA - Anderson Silva has dominated the UFC middleweight class and looks to make Chael Sonnen eat his words at UFC 117.
BOXING - ny Pacquiao's promoter said the fighter will face Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13, ending the chance of a superfight in 2010.
SOCCER - MLS - Kei Kamara and the Wizards stunned Manchester United in a 2-1 friendly win Sunday before the biggest crowd ever to see a soccer game in Kansas City. New York Challenge-Richards blasts Red Bulls past Manchester CityTottenham ties, Sporting Lisbon wins tournament.
TENNIS - Mardy Fish beat John Isner to win the Atlanta Tennis Championships, following up his Newport victory with his second straight tournament title. Chakvetadze takes Slovenia Open title. Kazakhstan's Golubev wins German Open. Goerges wins Gastein Ladies title.
WNBA - Leaps and boundsSue Bird and the Storm jumped over the Shock on Sunday and became the second team to start a season 20-2. McCoughtry, Castro Marques lead Dream past Liberty. Taurasi leads Mercury past Lynx, 127-124 in 2nd OT.
HORSE RACING - Del Mar diamond-Evening Jewel won Sunday's $150,000 San Clemente Handicap for 3-year-old fillies by three-quarters of a length at Del Mar.
POKER - The Players' Championship-ESPN's coverage of the 2010 World Series of Poker begins on Tuesday, July 27 at 8 p.m. ET with the $50,000 Players' Championship!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/25/2010
MLB - Ordonez breaks ankle, out 6-8 weeks. Phillies pound Jimenez, top Rockies 10-2. Dodgers beat Mets on HR in 13th. Giants OF Velez hit in head by foul ball. Pinch slam highlights Braves' 8-run 8th. Rays end 18-game skid at Cleveland. Yankees' Pettitte expects early return. Angels end 3-game skid, beat Rangers 6-2.
NFL - Giants sign former Titans LB Bulluck. Cowher's wife dies at 54 of skin cancer. Bryant first on field for Cowboys camp. Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012. Dumervil deal worth $61.5M through 2015. Jets C Mangold will report to camp. Dolphins give DE Douglas 2 years, $2.5M. Dez Bryant was first on the field and last to leave as Dallas opened its training camp. And he loved every minute.
NASCAR - Eight of the last 12 Brickyard 400 winners have gone on to claim that year's Cup title. Coincidence?
GOLF - Carl Pettersson's Canadian Open-record 60 was almost something more special. His putt on 18 for 59 grazed the cup. Pettersson nearly cards 59, Wilson leads. Oosthuizen 1 shot off lead in Stockholm.
TENNIS - Andy Roddick lost to the streaking Mardy Fish at the semifinals in Atlanta. Fish won 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 and has yet to drop a set in the tournament.
SOCCER - MLS - Toronto FC's Maicon Santos scored in the 61st minute vs. FC Dallas to extend his team's home unbeaten streak to 16 games. East-leading Crew crush Dynamo 3-0. RSL still unbeaten at home, ties Chivas.
WNBA - The Mercury broke their two-day-old scoring mark and outlasted the Lynx in two OTs in a game that set a record for total points. Fever beat Mystics, hold onto first in East. Fowles leads Sky past Silver Stars.
HORSE RACING - Secret's out-With jockey Calvin Borel aboard, Rachel Alexandra beat six fillies and mares Saturday in the $400,000 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park.
NFL - Giants sign former Titans LB Bulluck. Cowher's wife dies at 54 of skin cancer. Bryant first on field for Cowboys camp. Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012. Dumervil deal worth $61.5M through 2015. Jets C Mangold will report to camp. Dolphins give DE Douglas 2 years, $2.5M. Dez Bryant was first on the field and last to leave as Dallas opened its training camp. And he loved every minute.
NASCAR - Eight of the last 12 Brickyard 400 winners have gone on to claim that year's Cup title. Coincidence?
GOLF - Carl Pettersson's Canadian Open-record 60 was almost something more special. His putt on 18 for 59 grazed the cup. Pettersson nearly cards 59, Wilson leads. Oosthuizen 1 shot off lead in Stockholm.
TENNIS - Andy Roddick lost to the streaking Mardy Fish at the semifinals in Atlanta. Fish won 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 and has yet to drop a set in the tournament.
SOCCER - MLS - Toronto FC's Maicon Santos scored in the 61st minute vs. FC Dallas to extend his team's home unbeaten streak to 16 games. East-leading Crew crush Dynamo 3-0. RSL still unbeaten at home, ties Chivas.
WNBA - The Mercury broke their two-day-old scoring mark and outlasted the Lynx in two OTs in a game that set a record for total points. Fever beat Mystics, hold onto first in East. Fowles leads Sky past Silver Stars.
HORSE RACING - Secret's out-With jockey Calvin Borel aboard, Rachel Alexandra beat six fillies and mares Saturday in the $400,000 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/24/2010
MLB - Rangers beat Angels 1-0, West lead now 7. Halladay goes 8, Phillies blank Rockies. Buehrle 4-hits A's year after perfection. Burnett bounces back, Yankees top Royals. Beckett strong in return as Red Sox win. Mariners fight in dugout
during loss. Marlins' Murphy beats Braves in 9th.
NFL - Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012. Dumervil deal worth $61.5M through 2015. Jets C Mangold will report to camp. Dolphins give DE Douglas 2 years, $2.5M. Childress says he knows Favre better now. Cowboys' Jones expecting special season. Study: No helmet can prevent concussions. Dallas' Bryant first 1st-rounder to sign.
CFL - Friday Night - An interception return for a touchdown rallies the Argos to a 24-20 win, spoiling B.C. Lions'
quarterback Travis Lulay's debut. SATURDAY: WINNIPEG at EDMONTON 6:30 PM EDT and CALGARY at SASKATCHEWAN 9:30 PM EDT.
NASCAR - It's been a disastrous 2010 for Juan Pablo Montoya, so why then is he among the favorites heading to Indianapolis?
GOLF - Tim Clark shot a bogey-free round on Friday to claim a share of the lead after the second round of the Canadian Open. Senior British Open-Bernhard Langer (R) and Corey Pavin share the lead after two rounds. Scandinavian Master-sK.J. Choi shot 67 on Friday to grab the second-round lead in Sweden.
SOCCER - MLS - David Ferreira will try to continue his scoring binge Saturday for Dallas vs. Toronto FC, which looks to extend a 15-match unbeaten streak at home. Crew look to pad East lead vs. Dynamo, 7:30 ET. Chivas USA without Bornstein vs.
RSL , 10 ET.
TENNIS - Atlanta: Roddick, marathon man Isner reach semis. German Open: Melzer, Seppi advance. Will Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro return to tennis in time to defend his U.S. Open title? The USTA says he's on the list, but that's no guarantee that he'll play.
WNBA - Cappie Pondexter had 16 points and the Liberty shot nearly 50 percent from behind the arc as they moved over .500 with a 79-71 win over the Sky. Tina Charles isn’t just exceeding expectations in her rookie season, she is on the verge
of breaking WNBA records.
HORSE RACING - Ready to race againReigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is back in top form and ready to prove it Saturday in the $400,000 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park. Le Mi Geaux wins on opening day at Saratoga. Del Mar closes down to fix synthetic track.
during loss. Marlins' Murphy beats Braves in 9th.
NFL - Steelers extend Tomlin through 2012. Dumervil deal worth $61.5M through 2015. Jets C Mangold will report to camp. Dolphins give DE Douglas 2 years, $2.5M. Childress says he knows Favre better now. Cowboys' Jones expecting special season. Study: No helmet can prevent concussions. Dallas' Bryant first 1st-rounder to sign.
CFL - Friday Night - An interception return for a touchdown rallies the Argos to a 24-20 win, spoiling B.C. Lions'
quarterback Travis Lulay's debut. SATURDAY: WINNIPEG at EDMONTON 6:30 PM EDT and CALGARY at SASKATCHEWAN 9:30 PM EDT.
NASCAR - It's been a disastrous 2010 for Juan Pablo Montoya, so why then is he among the favorites heading to Indianapolis?
GOLF - Tim Clark shot a bogey-free round on Friday to claim a share of the lead after the second round of the Canadian Open. Senior British Open-Bernhard Langer (R) and Corey Pavin share the lead after two rounds. Scandinavian Master-sK.J. Choi shot 67 on Friday to grab the second-round lead in Sweden.
SOCCER - MLS - David Ferreira will try to continue his scoring binge Saturday for Dallas vs. Toronto FC, which looks to extend a 15-match unbeaten streak at home. Crew look to pad East lead vs. Dynamo, 7:30 ET. Chivas USA without Bornstein vs.
RSL , 10 ET.
TENNIS - Atlanta: Roddick, marathon man Isner reach semis. German Open: Melzer, Seppi advance. Will Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro return to tennis in time to defend his U.S. Open title? The USTA says he's on the list, but that's no guarantee that he'll play.
WNBA - Cappie Pondexter had 16 points and the Liberty shot nearly 50 percent from behind the arc as they moved over .500 with a 79-71 win over the Sky. Tina Charles isn’t just exceeding expectations in her rookie season, she is on the verge
of breaking WNBA records.
HORSE RACING - Ready to race againReigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is back in top form and ready to prove it Saturday in the $400,000 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park. Le Mi Geaux wins on opening day at Saratoga. Del Mar closes down to fix synthetic track.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/23/2010
MLB - A-Rod hits 599th HR, Yankees beat Royals. MLB testing for HGH in minor leagues. Lee works into 9th, Rangers up 6 in West. Lackey loses no-hit bid, BoSox win in 13Phillies allow 1 hit, beat Cards in 11. Cuban may bid on Rangers, auction
Aug. 4. Dodgers' Kuroda stifles inept Mets 2-0.
NFL - Broncos, Dumervil reach long-term deal. Dallas' Bryant first 1st-rounder to sign. Browns, QB McCoy agree on multiyear deal. Childress visits Favre, unsure on return. Ex-Browns C Bentley sues team over staph. Saints bring back DE McCray for 1 year. 49ers' Ravens CB Williams suspended 2 games.
NCAA FOOTBALL - S. Carolina, UGA players claim innocence. Miami, Notre Dame to renew rivalry. NCAA probe caught Heels' Davis off-guard. Huskers' Osborne in for Big Ten meetings. Longtime BYU assistant Lamb retires.
CFL - Thursday July 22, 2010 - Montreal Alouettes 37 Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 Final. Today- Friday July 23, 2010 Toronto
Argonauts at BC Lions at 7:30 EDT.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Hornets' Paul requests to be traded. Barnes signs 2-year deal with Lakers. Armed men rob home of Bobcats' Jackson. Thunder GM Presti agrees to extension. Arroyo finalizes return to Heat. Bulls sign veteran F Thomas.
Bulls acquire G Watson in sign-and-trade.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Roenick, Hatchers to US Hockey Hall. Kovalchuk's deal violated cap. Flyers ink F Powe to 1-year contract. 'Hawks get Panthers' Taffe for Reasoner. Atlanta keeps G Pavelec with 2-year deal. Canucks re-sign RW Hansen
for 1 year. NHL, Caps help out wounded veterans. Jackets re-sign D Clitsome for 1 year.
NASCAR - It's been a disastrous 2010 for Juan Pablo Montoya, so why then is he among the favorites heading to Indianapolis? Jeff Gordon winning his fifth Brickyard 400 would be NASCAR's feel-good story of the summer. But what would the title of "winningest driver at Indy" actually mean?
GOLF - Fresh off his British Open win, South African Louis Oosthuizen fired a 5-under 67 for a share of the lead at the Scandinavian Masters. RBC Canadian Open-Brent Delahoussaye posted an 8-under 62 to match a course record in Round 1 at
St. George's.
MMA - Jacob Volkmann isn't just fighting to win on Aug. 1. The lightweight is looking to keep his job and make his mortgage payments.
BOXING - Dollars and sense-Golden Boy had its license restored in New York, but questions remain about a Madison Square Garden event.
SOCCER - MLS - Landon Donovan's 90th-minute goal gave the Galaxy a tie against the Earthquakes, further extending their unbeaten streak when Donovan is in the lineup. Thierry Henry scores in Red Bulls debut.
TENNIS - Holding serve-For the second straight year, Serena Williams (far left) has been voted America's favorite female athlete. Her sister, Venus, was second. Del Potro expected to defend Open title. Jankovic retires with ankle injury.
Roddick holds off Ram in Atlanta.
WNBA - The Sparks' 76-57 loss Thursday at the Fever put Indiana into the East lead and clinched a playoff berth for the idle Storm with 13 regular-season games left. Mercury set first-half record at struggling Shock. Silver Stars vault into
third by edging Lynx.
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra returns to action in Saturday's Lady Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park, where the reigning Horse of the Year should be a big favorite. Soul Candy wins Del Mar feature.
POKER - Revamped and Ready-Dwyte Pilgrim has crushed the WSOPC, but neither his victories or the tour weren't getting much recognition at all. With the new season ahead, things are about to change.
Aug. 4. Dodgers' Kuroda stifles inept Mets 2-0.
NFL - Broncos, Dumervil reach long-term deal. Dallas' Bryant first 1st-rounder to sign. Browns, QB McCoy agree on multiyear deal. Childress visits Favre, unsure on return. Ex-Browns C Bentley sues team over staph. Saints bring back DE McCray for 1 year. 49ers' Ravens CB Williams suspended 2 games.
NCAA FOOTBALL - S. Carolina, UGA players claim innocence. Miami, Notre Dame to renew rivalry. NCAA probe caught Heels' Davis off-guard. Huskers' Osborne in for Big Ten meetings. Longtime BYU assistant Lamb retires.
CFL - Thursday July 22, 2010 - Montreal Alouettes 37 Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 Final. Today- Friday July 23, 2010 Toronto
Argonauts at BC Lions at 7:30 EDT.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Hornets' Paul requests to be traded. Barnes signs 2-year deal with Lakers. Armed men rob home of Bobcats' Jackson. Thunder GM Presti agrees to extension. Arroyo finalizes return to Heat. Bulls sign veteran F Thomas.
Bulls acquire G Watson in sign-and-trade.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Roenick, Hatchers to US Hockey Hall. Kovalchuk's deal violated cap. Flyers ink F Powe to 1-year contract. 'Hawks get Panthers' Taffe for Reasoner. Atlanta keeps G Pavelec with 2-year deal. Canucks re-sign RW Hansen
for 1 year. NHL, Caps help out wounded veterans. Jackets re-sign D Clitsome for 1 year.
NASCAR - It's been a disastrous 2010 for Juan Pablo Montoya, so why then is he among the favorites heading to Indianapolis? Jeff Gordon winning his fifth Brickyard 400 would be NASCAR's feel-good story of the summer. But what would the title of "winningest driver at Indy" actually mean?
GOLF - Fresh off his British Open win, South African Louis Oosthuizen fired a 5-under 67 for a share of the lead at the Scandinavian Masters. RBC Canadian Open-Brent Delahoussaye posted an 8-under 62 to match a course record in Round 1 at
St. George's.
MMA - Jacob Volkmann isn't just fighting to win on Aug. 1. The lightweight is looking to keep his job and make his mortgage payments.
BOXING - Dollars and sense-Golden Boy had its license restored in New York, but questions remain about a Madison Square Garden event.
SOCCER - MLS - Landon Donovan's 90th-minute goal gave the Galaxy a tie against the Earthquakes, further extending their unbeaten streak when Donovan is in the lineup. Thierry Henry scores in Red Bulls debut.
TENNIS - Holding serve-For the second straight year, Serena Williams (far left) has been voted America's favorite female athlete. Her sister, Venus, was second. Del Potro expected to defend Open title. Jankovic retires with ankle injury.
Roddick holds off Ram in Atlanta.
WNBA - The Sparks' 76-57 loss Thursday at the Fever put Indiana into the East lead and clinched a playoff berth for the idle Storm with 13 regular-season games left. Mercury set first-half record at struggling Shock. Silver Stars vault into
third by edging Lynx.
HORSE RACING - Rachel Alexandra returns to action in Saturday's Lady Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park, where the reigning Horse of the Year should be a big favorite. Soul Candy wins Del Mar feature.
POKER - Revamped and Ready-Dwyte Pilgrim has crushed the WSOPC, but neither his victories or the tour weren't getting much recognition at all. With the new season ahead, things are about to change.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/22/2010
MLB - Cards beat Phils for eighth straight win. Former Yanks, Red Sox manager Houk dies. Strasburg contains Reds, Nats win 8-5. Padres outlast Braves 6-4 in 12 innings. Billingsley's gem helps Dodgers end skid. M's rally for 2 in 11th, beat
ChiSox 2-1. Arizona wins in 14th, sweeps fading Mets.
NFL - Bears sign RB Unga to 4-year contract. Report: Favre has no deadline for return. ussell pleads not guilty to drug charge. Agent: Titans' Johnson gets revised deal. Bucs sign rookie DT Price to 4-year deal. Namath leads first Jets Ring of Honor.
NCAA FOOTBALL - ma's Nick Saban went on the attack against agents as the SEC raised the curtain on the season amid controversy. NCAA set to conduct inquiry on Georgia campus. Ex-Gator denies receiving money from agent.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Hornets hire Spurs' Demps as GM. Blazers ink G Matthews for 5 years, $34M. Warriors sign Asian-American Lin. Sixers sign veteran C Battie. Bucks, Kings cap Brockman-Jackson trade. Thunder sign free agent G Ivey.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Blues F Perron agrees to 2-year contract. Sabres RW Kaleta avoids arbitration. Preds have deal to consolidate ownership. Lightning acquire LW Gagne from Flyers. Carolina inks C Nash to entry-level deal.Rangers get Ducks
D McCue for F Zaborsky.
NASCAR - After lighting the world on fire en route to five wins, Denny Hamlin has cooled off. Is there cause for concern?
GOLF - RBC Canadian OpenOntario's Mike Weir has the homeland advantage and will try to recapture his earlier success.
MMA - Showdown at 205-Quinton "Rampage" Jackson agrees to meet Lyoto Machida in November.
BOXING - Commission to hold inquiry into IBO title!
SOCCER - MLS - Manchester City is interested in signing Galaxy star Landon Donovan, giving him a big payday and his second chance to play in the English Premier League. Man U downs MLS team Philadelphia 1-0.
TENNIS - Top dogThe names are all there – Sampras, Federer, Agassi, McEnroe, etc. – but who tops the list of the 10 best men of the Open era?
WNBA - The Silver Stars and Lynx meet again on Thursday as two of the WNBA's four worst teams – yet both would make the playoffs if they started now. Fever wary of home upset against Sparks, 7 ET. Mercury trying to stay back on track at Shock, 8 ET.
HORSE RACING - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is backing a panel that advocates the closing of Meadowlands Racetrack and a takeover of Atlantic City's casino district.
POKER - The Big Stacks-Jonathan Duhamel, John Dolan and Joseph Cheong will bring in the three biggest stacks when play resumes in November.
ChiSox 2-1. Arizona wins in 14th, sweeps fading Mets.
NFL - Bears sign RB Unga to 4-year contract. Report: Favre has no deadline for return. ussell pleads not guilty to drug charge. Agent: Titans' Johnson gets revised deal. Bucs sign rookie DT Price to 4-year deal. Namath leads first Jets Ring of Honor.
NCAA FOOTBALL - ma's Nick Saban went on the attack against agents as the SEC raised the curtain on the season amid controversy. NCAA set to conduct inquiry on Georgia campus. Ex-Gator denies receiving money from agent.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Hornets hire Spurs' Demps as GM. Blazers ink G Matthews for 5 years, $34M. Warriors sign Asian-American Lin. Sixers sign veteran C Battie. Bucks, Kings cap Brockman-Jackson trade. Thunder sign free agent G Ivey.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Blues F Perron agrees to 2-year contract. Sabres RW Kaleta avoids arbitration. Preds have deal to consolidate ownership. Lightning acquire LW Gagne from Flyers. Carolina inks C Nash to entry-level deal.Rangers get Ducks
D McCue for F Zaborsky.
NASCAR - After lighting the world on fire en route to five wins, Denny Hamlin has cooled off. Is there cause for concern?
GOLF - RBC Canadian OpenOntario's Mike Weir has the homeland advantage and will try to recapture his earlier success.
MMA - Showdown at 205-Quinton "Rampage" Jackson agrees to meet Lyoto Machida in November.
BOXING - Commission to hold inquiry into IBO title!
SOCCER - MLS - Manchester City is interested in signing Galaxy star Landon Donovan, giving him a big payday and his second chance to play in the English Premier League. Man U downs MLS team Philadelphia 1-0.
TENNIS - Top dogThe names are all there – Sampras, Federer, Agassi, McEnroe, etc. – but who tops the list of the 10 best men of the Open era?
WNBA - The Silver Stars and Lynx meet again on Thursday as two of the WNBA's four worst teams – yet both would make the playoffs if they started now. Fever wary of home upset against Sparks, 7 ET. Mercury trying to stay back on track at Shock, 8 ET.
HORSE RACING - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is backing a panel that advocates the closing of Meadowlands Racetrack and a takeover of Atlantic City's casino district.
POKER - The Big Stacks-Jonathan Duhamel, John Dolan and Joseph Cheong will bring in the three biggest stacks when play resumes in November.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/21/2010
MLB - Cubs' Piniella to retire after season. Cards top Phils for seventh straight win. Ramirez's 3 HRs, 7 RBIs power Cubs. Torre to decide future in next month. White Sox push AL Central lead to 3 1-2. Surging Rangers beat slumping Tigers 8-0. Leake, Reds hold on for rainy 8-7 win. Matsui's HR helps Angels rout Yankees.
NFL - Position rankings: quarterbacks 5. Aaron Rodgers, Packers, 4. Brett Favre, Vikings, 3. Philip Rivers, Chargers, 2. Drew Brees, Saints, 1. Peyton Manning, Colts!
NCAA FOOTBALL - USC to return Bush's Heisman. Haden to replace Garrett as USC AD. Washington dismisses top TE Middleton. Cal star recruit Martin to transfer. SEC facing off-field troubles!
NASCAR - Carl Edwards has sparked a firestorm of opinions with his spin and win at Gateway. Ganassi's Big Chance-First, Jamie McMurray won the Daytona 500 for owner Chip Ganassi. Dario Franchitti came through at the Indy 500. Now Ganassi is a win away from an unprecedented Triple Crown.
GOLF - Tommy Bolt, the 1958 U.S. Open champ, is on the list of the best players with only one major title. Who else belongs in that category? Tiger Woods has dropped into a tie with Kobe Bryant as the favorite American sports star.
MMA - In his first interview since signing with the UFC on Monday, Jake Shields explains why he made his move from Strikeforce.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s camp broke its long silence about failed superfight negotiations, saying "history tells us who is lying."
SOCCER - MLS - New England's Steve Ralston, MLS' career leader in games, starts, minutes and assists, announced his retirement Tuesday. Ljungberg 'exploring options' during transfer window. American Zizzo leaving Bundesliga, signs with
MLS.
TENNIS - Recovering Serena hopes to play US Open.
WNBA - It took an extra period, but DeLisha Milton-Jones scored a season-high 23 points to lead Los Angeles past the Shock and keep her team in the playoff picture. Pondexter's game-high 24 leads Liberty to OT win. est leaders Storm snap Silver Stars' win streak.
HORSE RACING - Del Mar set to open summer racing season. Ky. begins move toward betting on re-shown!
POKER - Leaving Las Vegas-The Inside Deal crew wraps their stint in Vegas with the announcement of the November Nine!
NFL - Position rankings: quarterbacks 5. Aaron Rodgers, Packers, 4. Brett Favre, Vikings, 3. Philip Rivers, Chargers, 2. Drew Brees, Saints, 1. Peyton Manning, Colts!
NCAA FOOTBALL - USC to return Bush's Heisman. Haden to replace Garrett as USC AD. Washington dismisses top TE Middleton. Cal star recruit Martin to transfer. SEC facing off-field troubles!
NASCAR - Carl Edwards has sparked a firestorm of opinions with his spin and win at Gateway. Ganassi's Big Chance-First, Jamie McMurray won the Daytona 500 for owner Chip Ganassi. Dario Franchitti came through at the Indy 500. Now Ganassi is a win away from an unprecedented Triple Crown.
GOLF - Tommy Bolt, the 1958 U.S. Open champ, is on the list of the best players with only one major title. Who else belongs in that category? Tiger Woods has dropped into a tie with Kobe Bryant as the favorite American sports star.
MMA - In his first interview since signing with the UFC on Monday, Jake Shields explains why he made his move from Strikeforce.
BOXING - Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s camp broke its long silence about failed superfight negotiations, saying "history tells us who is lying."
SOCCER - MLS - New England's Steve Ralston, MLS' career leader in games, starts, minutes and assists, announced his retirement Tuesday. Ljungberg 'exploring options' during transfer window. American Zizzo leaving Bundesliga, signs with
MLS.
TENNIS - Recovering Serena hopes to play US Open.
WNBA - It took an extra period, but DeLisha Milton-Jones scored a season-high 23 points to lead Los Angeles past the Shock and keep her team in the playoff picture. Pondexter's game-high 24 leads Liberty to OT win. est leaders Storm snap Silver Stars' win streak.
HORSE RACING - Del Mar set to open summer racing season. Ky. begins move toward betting on re-shown!
POKER - Leaving Las Vegas-The Inside Deal crew wraps their stint in Vegas with the announcement of the November Nine!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/20/2010
MLB - Cardinals hit 4 homers, top Phillies 8-4. Cruz's HR in 14th gets Rangers by Tigers. Padres manager Black extended 3 years. Reds 3B Rolen out indefinitely. Cueto's 6 innings, 2 RBIs lift Reds. Giants win again, Dodgers' skid hits 5. White
Sox rebound behind Rios, beat M's. Davis, Longoria help Rays rout O's!
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Kings send Brockman to Bucks. Mavericks, Nowitzki finalize contract. Thunder's Cho named Trail Blazers
GM. Jones signs deal to complete Heat return.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Devils ink Kovalchuk for 17 years, $102M. Lightning acquire LW Gagne from Flyers. Carolina inks C Nash to entry-level deal. Rangers get Ducks D McCue for F Zaborsky. Wild give captain Koivu 7-year extension.Kings C Richardson avoids arbitration. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings.
GOLF - After his dominating performance at St. Andrews, what will Louis Oosthuizen do for an encore? A lot, most likely.
TENNIS - Stugart: Montanes wins title when Monfils retires. Bastad: Almagro wins. Palermo: Kanepi triumphs.
WNBA - Seal of approvalBarack Obama gave a presidential salute to the members of the champion Phoenix Mercury on Monday, calling them role models for the nation's girls!
HORSE RACING - Attendance, wagering down at Hollywood Park!
Sox rebound behind Rios, beat M's. Davis, Longoria help Rays rout O's!
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Kings send Brockman to Bucks. Mavericks, Nowitzki finalize contract. Thunder's Cho named Trail Blazers
GM. Jones signs deal to complete Heat return.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Devils ink Kovalchuk for 17 years, $102M. Lightning acquire LW Gagne from Flyers. Carolina inks C Nash to entry-level deal. Rangers get Ducks D McCue for F Zaborsky. Wild give captain Koivu 7-year extension.Kings C Richardson avoids arbitration. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings.
GOLF - After his dominating performance at St. Andrews, what will Louis Oosthuizen do for an encore? A lot, most likely.
TENNIS - Stugart: Montanes wins title when Monfils retires. Bastad: Almagro wins. Palermo: Kanepi triumphs.
WNBA - Seal of approvalBarack Obama gave a presidential salute to the members of the champion Phoenix Mercury on Monday, calling them role models for the nation's girls!
HORSE RACING - Attendance, wagering down at Hollywood Park!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/19/2010
MLB - Pettitte hurt, Yankees beat Price, Rays. Cards rally in 9th, sweep 4 from Dodgers. Burnett says he apologized to YankeesTwins score 4 in 9th, beat White Sox 7-6. Halladay pays for plunking Byrd in loss. Wilson Ks 10, Rangers top
sloppy Red Sox. Benches clear, Padres sweep Arizona!
NFL - NFL suspends Packers DE Jolly for season. Bucs rookie McCoy aims for start of camp. Browns' Rogers avoids felony gun charge. Chmura enters Packers Hall of Fame. Jets WRs Clowney, Holmes to visit Ghana. NFL suspends Seahawks LB Hill
for opener.
NCAA FOOTBALL - NCAA's probe of UNC extends to South Carolina. Montana's son among 11 Irish athletes arrested. Spielman, McMichael inducted into college HOF. NCAA probe looking into UNC football.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M. Ex-Cavaliers C Ilgauskas signs with Heat. Magic match Bulls'
offer sheet to Redick. Thorn: Celtics, G Robinson agree on new deal. Bulls, G Brewer agree to 3-year contract.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year.
NASCAR - Former Indianapolis 500 champion and Formula One star Jacques Villeneuve is heading back to the Brickyard. Villeneuve will attempt to qualify the No. 32 Toyota for Braun Racing in NASCAR's annual Cup visit to the historic
2.5-mile oval on July 25.
GOLF - Tolliver tops Romo to win Tahoe celeb golf crown! If you think Louis Oosthuizen's triumph at St. Andrews was a fluke, think again. He is only 27 and has plenty of game. Oosthuizen takes British Open by 7 shots.Struggling Woods goes back to old putter. South Africa celebrates Oosthuizen's win.
MMA - The mixed martial arts world crammed about six years' worth of storylines into the first six months of 2010.
BOXING - Bob Arum has all but pulled the plug on Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao for 2010, meaning boxing's fans lose out again.
SOCCER - MLS - Nery Castillo, added Saturday as a designated player, was a gamble worth taking as the struggling Fire try to qualify for the playoffs. Donovan gives Galaxy 2-1 win at UnitedC. olorado salvages 1-1 tie with Kansas City
TENNIS - Andy Roddick is back in Atlanta nearly a decade after winning the hardcourt event that has re-emerged on ATP's calendar after a long hiatus. Almagro beats Soderling in Swedish final. Szavay fights back to win Prague Open. Kanepi top Pennetta for Palermo title. Montanes wins Mercedes Cup.
WNBA - Katie Douglas scored 21 points and Tamika Catchings took over in OT as Indiana won its seventh straight against New York to take over first place. MORE -Sunday action - Hodges starts, leads Silver Stars past Sparks 83-73, Fowles
double-double lifts Sky over Mystics.
HORSE RACING - Finishing kick-Marlang, with top jockey Joel Rosario aboard, led from gate to wire in Sunday's $100,000 Sunset Handicap, the closing-day feature at Hollywood Park. Out Post narrowly wins Monmouth feature. Hangingonaprayer wins Belmont feature. 1 More Laugh wins $1 million Meadowlands Pace.
POKER - Nine Left Standing-The 2010 November Nine is set! Michael Mizrachi headlines the final table, but Jonathan Duhamel is the chip leader.
sloppy Red Sox. Benches clear, Padres sweep Arizona!
NFL - NFL suspends Packers DE Jolly for season. Bucs rookie McCoy aims for start of camp. Browns' Rogers avoids felony gun charge. Chmura enters Packers Hall of Fame. Jets WRs Clowney, Holmes to visit Ghana. NFL suspends Seahawks LB Hill
for opener.
NCAA FOOTBALL - NCAA's probe of UNC extends to South Carolina. Montana's son among 11 Irish athletes arrested. Spielman, McMichael inducted into college HOF. NCAA probe looking into UNC football.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M. Ex-Cavaliers C Ilgauskas signs with Heat. Magic match Bulls'
offer sheet to Redick. Thorn: Celtics, G Robinson agree on new deal. Bulls, G Brewer agree to 3-year contract.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year.
NASCAR - Former Indianapolis 500 champion and Formula One star Jacques Villeneuve is heading back to the Brickyard. Villeneuve will attempt to qualify the No. 32 Toyota for Braun Racing in NASCAR's annual Cup visit to the historic
2.5-mile oval on July 25.
GOLF - Tolliver tops Romo to win Tahoe celeb golf crown! If you think Louis Oosthuizen's triumph at St. Andrews was a fluke, think again. He is only 27 and has plenty of game. Oosthuizen takes British Open by 7 shots.Struggling Woods goes back to old putter. South Africa celebrates Oosthuizen's win.
MMA - The mixed martial arts world crammed about six years' worth of storylines into the first six months of 2010.
BOXING - Bob Arum has all but pulled the plug on Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao for 2010, meaning boxing's fans lose out again.
SOCCER - MLS - Nery Castillo, added Saturday as a designated player, was a gamble worth taking as the struggling Fire try to qualify for the playoffs. Donovan gives Galaxy 2-1 win at UnitedC. olorado salvages 1-1 tie with Kansas City
TENNIS - Andy Roddick is back in Atlanta nearly a decade after winning the hardcourt event that has re-emerged on ATP's calendar after a long hiatus. Almagro beats Soderling in Swedish final. Szavay fights back to win Prague Open. Kanepi top Pennetta for Palermo title. Montanes wins Mercedes Cup.
WNBA - Katie Douglas scored 21 points and Tamika Catchings took over in OT as Indiana won its seventh straight against New York to take over first place. MORE -Sunday action - Hodges starts, leads Silver Stars past Sparks 83-73, Fowles
double-double lifts Sky over Mystics.
HORSE RACING - Finishing kick-Marlang, with top jockey Joel Rosario aboard, led from gate to wire in Sunday's $100,000 Sunset Handicap, the closing-day feature at Hollywood Park. Out Post narrowly wins Monmouth feature. Hangingonaprayer wins Belmont feature. 1 More Laugh wins $1 million Meadowlands Pace.
POKER - Nine Left Standing-The 2010 November Nine is set! Michael Mizrachi headlines the final table, but Jonathan Duhamel is the chip leader.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/18/2010
MLB - Burnett cuts hands, Yankees fall to Rays. Wainwright wins 2-0, now 10-0 at home. Youkilis rallies BoSox by Rangers in 11. Volquez shines in return from surgery. Pavano goes distance, Twins top ChiSox. Phillies rally with 4 in 9th,
beat Cubs. Cox ejected as Braves fall to Brewers. Torrealba, 4 HRs lift Padres by Arizona.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M. Ex-Cavaliers C Ilgauskas signs with Heat. Magic match Bulls' offer sheet to Redick. Celtics, G Robinson agree on new deal. Bulls, G Brewer agree to 3-year contract. Wall sits out Summer League finale. Dampier fine re-signing with Bobcats.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Kings C Richardson avoids arbitration. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year.
NASCAR - Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 - The feud between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski ramped up with Edwards' Dodge Dealers 250 win. Camping World Series 200Kevin Harvick led nearly wire-to-wire for his third win in four truck races.
GOLF - Led by Louis Oosthuizen, the Open Championship is poised to crown a first-time major winner on Sunday. Oosthuizen leads by 4 strokes at British. Woods down 12 shots going to final round. Errant tee shot starts Lefty's downfall. Johnson
makes late charge with 69. British amateur champ tied for 12th.
SOCCER - MLS - Emilio Renteria struck in the 20th minute for the Crew, who shut down the Red Bulls 2-0 in a showdown for first place in the Eastern Conference. Colorado salvages 1-1 tie with Kansas City. Shea helps FC Dallas knock off RSL 2-0.
Fire add Mexico F Nery Castillo as DP. Renteria, Carroll score in Crew's 2-0 win. Late Le Toux penalty gives Union 2-1 win.
TENNIS - Tournament news - Stuttgart: Montanes, Monfils in Mercedes Cup finalBastad: Soderling in finalPalermo: Pennetta-Kanepi More tennis news...Prague: Zahlavova Strycova, Szavay reach final No. 29. Stepanek, Vaidisova marry in Prague.
WNBA - The Sun defended their home turf again Saturday, defeating Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta 96-80 to improve to 8-1 on Connecticut soil. Storm rally past Lynx for ninth straight win. Taylor does it all for Mercury vs. Shock.
HORSE RACING - Tim Tetrick became the first driver to win the $1 million Meadowlands Pace twice in his 20s as One More Laugh took a photo finish with Rock N Roll Heaven. Skipshot wins Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park. Paddy O'Prado wins Grade 2 Virginia Derby. Belmont: Stradivinsky wins $200,000 Jaipur Stakes. Monmouth: Summer a successWest Ocean wins!
beat Cubs. Cox ejected as Braves fall to Brewers. Torrealba, 4 HRs lift Padres by Arizona.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M. Ex-Cavaliers C Ilgauskas signs with Heat. Magic match Bulls' offer sheet to Redick. Celtics, G Robinson agree on new deal. Bulls, G Brewer agree to 3-year contract. Wall sits out Summer League finale. Dampier fine re-signing with Bobcats.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Kings C Richardson avoids arbitration. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year.
NASCAR - Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 - The feud between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski ramped up with Edwards' Dodge Dealers 250 win. Camping World Series 200Kevin Harvick led nearly wire-to-wire for his third win in four truck races.
GOLF - Led by Louis Oosthuizen, the Open Championship is poised to crown a first-time major winner on Sunday. Oosthuizen leads by 4 strokes at British. Woods down 12 shots going to final round. Errant tee shot starts Lefty's downfall. Johnson
makes late charge with 69. British amateur champ tied for 12th.
SOCCER - MLS - Emilio Renteria struck in the 20th minute for the Crew, who shut down the Red Bulls 2-0 in a showdown for first place in the Eastern Conference. Colorado salvages 1-1 tie with Kansas City. Shea helps FC Dallas knock off RSL 2-0.
Fire add Mexico F Nery Castillo as DP. Renteria, Carroll score in Crew's 2-0 win. Late Le Toux penalty gives Union 2-1 win.
TENNIS - Tournament news - Stuttgart: Montanes, Monfils in Mercedes Cup finalBastad: Soderling in finalPalermo: Pennetta-Kanepi More tennis news...Prague: Zahlavova Strycova, Szavay reach final No. 29. Stepanek, Vaidisova marry in Prague.
WNBA - The Sun defended their home turf again Saturday, defeating Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta 96-80 to improve to 8-1 on Connecticut soil. Storm rally past Lynx for ninth straight win. Taylor does it all for Mercury vs. Shock.
HORSE RACING - Tim Tetrick became the first driver to win the $1 million Meadowlands Pace twice in his 20s as One More Laugh took a photo finish with Rock N Roll Heaven. Skipshot wins Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park. Paddy O'Prado wins Grade 2 Virginia Derby. Belmont: Stradivinsky wins $200,000 Jaipur Stakes. Monmouth: Summer a successWest Ocean wins!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/16/2010
MLB - Lincecum's gem overshadows Beltran debut. White Sox win ninth straight, beat Twins.Heyward back, lifts Braves with defense. Rangers use 6-run 1st to defeat Red Sox. Carpenter pitches Cardinals past Dodgers. Cubs pound Moyer, beat Phillies 12-6.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Heat sign Mike Miller to 5-year contract. Warriors sold for record $450 million. Wade: James 'didn't quit' on Cavaliers. Rockets, Scola agree on 5 years. Jazz bring back G Bell for 3 years, $10M. 'Ashamed' Cavaliers G West
pleads guilty. Rondo, 2 others added to US roster. Pierce officially re-signs with Celtics.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year. Leafs sign Olympian Mueller for 2 years.
NFL - Ray Lewis and the Ravens' front seven shouldn't blitz as often to help fix their porous secondary. From Flacco-to- Boldin and Kolb-to-Jackson to Bradford-to-Gilyard and Leinart-to-Fitzgerald, the NFL boasts plenty of new and interesting quarterback/receiver combinations this fall. NFL training camps open in two weeks and Terrell Owens is still searching for a new team. The controversial wide receiver's phone might not ring anytime soon!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Montel Harris and Boston College again have the weapons to sneak up on the rest of the ACC. If Mark Ingram and Alabama repeat as SEC champions, a BCS meeting with Boise State would be a dream.
NASCAR - Kevin Conway is a lock to win NASCAR's rookie of the year. The reason? He's the only rookie. Why aren't there more? Up and downOn fire for more than two months, Denny Hamlin has cooled off the last few races?
GOLF - BRITISH OPEN - Louis Oosthuizen has grabbed the second-round British Open lead after a sizzling 67 Friday at St. Andrews. John Daly had plenty of support from the galleries on Thursday and he didn't let them down with a superb 66. Tiger Woods missed short putts late but put himself in position for another title.
MMA - APWhy's Brock Lesnar so happy? Maybe because his return places high on Cagewriter's list of the best and worst so far in 2010.
BOXING - The big names at 140 pounds keep coming up with reasons to avoid Tim Bradley. Until then, he'll bide his time and keep fighting.
SOCCER - MLS - MLS won't accept transfer offers for Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, Team USA's "hero" with three goals at the World Cup. Levesque’s late header lifts Sounders over United. Bunbury’s goal lifts Wizards to 1-0 win over Crew.
TENNIS - How can Serena Williams' 13 Grand Slams and 37 titles ever compare to Martina's 18 Grand Slams and 167 titles or Steffi's 22 Grand Slams and 107 titles? Stuttgart: Top seed Davydenko falls in second round. Palermo: Errani , Oprandi,
Kanepi advance.
WNBA - Cappie Pondexter scored 17 as the Liberty finally won one against the Mystics this season and ended Washington's four-game win streak. Roundup: Bird lifts Storm past Mercury in 3OT. President to welcome Mercury to White House
HORSE RACING - John Campbell, harness racing's all-time leader with over $270 million in purse earnings, has the horse to beat in Saturday's $1 million Meadowlands Pace. Belmont: Hatheer wins allowance feature. Monmouth Park: Summer season a big success!
POKER - Grinding Away - Only 78 players remain in the main event and one of them is Michael Mizrachi who had an almost-perfect Day 6 to finish second in chips!
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Heat sign Mike Miller to 5-year contract. Warriors sold for record $450 million. Wade: James 'didn't quit' on Cavaliers. Rockets, Scola agree on 5 years. Jazz bring back G Bell for 3 years, $10M. 'Ashamed' Cavaliers G West
pleads guilty. Rondo, 2 others added to US roster. Pierce officially re-signs with Celtics.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Wild give Mikko Koivu 7-year extension. Bruins ink F Campbell to 2-year contract. D Meech signs 1-year deal with Red Wings. Capitals give C Beagle 2-year contract. Ducks D Mikkelson takes qualifying offer. RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year. Leafs sign Olympian Mueller for 2 years.
NFL - Ray Lewis and the Ravens' front seven shouldn't blitz as often to help fix their porous secondary. From Flacco-to- Boldin and Kolb-to-Jackson to Bradford-to-Gilyard and Leinart-to-Fitzgerald, the NFL boasts plenty of new and interesting quarterback/receiver combinations this fall. NFL training camps open in two weeks and Terrell Owens is still searching for a new team. The controversial wide receiver's phone might not ring anytime soon!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Montel Harris and Boston College again have the weapons to sneak up on the rest of the ACC. If Mark Ingram and Alabama repeat as SEC champions, a BCS meeting with Boise State would be a dream.
NASCAR - Kevin Conway is a lock to win NASCAR's rookie of the year. The reason? He's the only rookie. Why aren't there more? Up and downOn fire for more than two months, Denny Hamlin has cooled off the last few races?
GOLF - BRITISH OPEN - Louis Oosthuizen has grabbed the second-round British Open lead after a sizzling 67 Friday at St. Andrews. John Daly had plenty of support from the galleries on Thursday and he didn't let them down with a superb 66. Tiger Woods missed short putts late but put himself in position for another title.
MMA - APWhy's Brock Lesnar so happy? Maybe because his return places high on Cagewriter's list of the best and worst so far in 2010.
BOXING - The big names at 140 pounds keep coming up with reasons to avoid Tim Bradley. Until then, he'll bide his time and keep fighting.
SOCCER - MLS - MLS won't accept transfer offers for Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, Team USA's "hero" with three goals at the World Cup. Levesque’s late header lifts Sounders over United. Bunbury’s goal lifts Wizards to 1-0 win over Crew.
TENNIS - How can Serena Williams' 13 Grand Slams and 37 titles ever compare to Martina's 18 Grand Slams and 167 titles or Steffi's 22 Grand Slams and 107 titles? Stuttgart: Top seed Davydenko falls in second round. Palermo: Errani , Oprandi,
Kanepi advance.
WNBA - Cappie Pondexter scored 17 as the Liberty finally won one against the Mystics this season and ended Washington's four-game win streak. Roundup: Bird lifts Storm past Mercury in 3OT. President to welcome Mercury to White House
HORSE RACING - John Campbell, harness racing's all-time leader with over $270 million in purse earnings, has the horse to beat in Saturday's $1 million Meadowlands Pace. Belmont: Hatheer wins allowance feature. Monmouth Park: Summer season a big success!
POKER - Grinding Away - Only 78 players remain in the main event and one of them is Michael Mizrachi who had an almost-perfect Day 6 to finish second in chips!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/15/2010
MLB - SECOND HALF OF 2010 SEASON STARTS TODAY! Braves acquire Blue Jays SS Gonzalez. Changes to Yankees unlikely after Boss. All-Star game earns its lowest rating. Ripken could return to O's as adviser. Peavy has successful shoulder surgery. Buchholz to return after rehab start. NL wins first All-Star game since 1996. Rangers rolling despite bankruptcy.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Harrington says he's headed to Nuggets. Billy King to replace Thorn as Nets GM. Rockets match Cavs' offer sheet to Lowry. Suns complete deal for Raptors' Turkoglu. Miller's deal with Heat nearly finished. Suns acquire Childress from Hawks. Warriors' Udoh has surgery, out 6 months. Bobcats reach deal with PG Livingston.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year. Leafs sign Marcel Mueller for 2 years. Flyers sign Carcillo to 1-year contract. Blues D Sydor retires after 18 years. Canadiens bring back Lapierre
for 1 year. Blue Jackets' Boll re-signs for 2 years. Oilers re-sign G Dubnyk to 2-year deal.
NFL - Sean Payton has literally embraced the Lombardi trophy and all that accompanies it. Are his Saints ready to repeat? Favre not worried about beat-up body. Johnson: Talks at standstill with Titans. Taylor pleads not guilty to rape charge. Report: Tomlin gets 3-year extension. T.O.: Teams see me a troublemaker. Packers' profit drops $10.3 million!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Mack Brown's quest to lead Texas to a 10th straight 10-win season is just one of many milestones to watch for in 2010. The University of Michigan increased the seating capacity to 109,901 for this season—up about 2,000—to reclaim the distinction away from Penn State of having the largest football stadium in the country.
NASCAR - Three crew chiefs later, Matt Kenseth is in the midst of a three-month slide that has his Chase chances hangingby a thread. Jeff Gordon racking up top-five after top-five is exposing a major flaw in how the Chase currently works.
GOLF - Rory McIlroy tied the all-time record for lowest round score in a major championship in a blazing start to the British Open. The Road Hole, No. 17, at St. Andrews was hard enough. So what did they do? They made it even tougher.
MMA - Georges St. Pierre says if he reaches his career goal of becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter, he'll retire.
BOXING - The big names at 140 pounds keep coming up with reasons to avoid Tim Bradley. Until then, he'll bide his time and keep fighting.
SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry will make his debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham, the Red Bulls announced Wednesday. Wizards snap Crew's three-game win streak.Dynamo sign Obodai, cut Landin. Seattle-D.C., 8 ET. Donovan, Buddle pace All-Star picks.
TENNIS - Greatest ever? When she's on, Serena Williams may be the best who ever played. But how does she really stack up against the likes of Martina, Chrissie and Steffi?
WNBA - Diana Taurasi scored a season-high 44 points for the Mercury but Sue Bird's 3-pointer with 6.4 seconds left in the third overtime lifted the Storm 111-107. Fowles sparks Sky to 88-61 win over Silver Stars. Anosike, Lynx beat DreamStrong Sun beat Fever.
HORSE RACING - Former Haskell Invitational champion Dixie Union was euthanized Wednesday due to a neurologic problem. The stallion, 13, sired 34 stakes winners. Hollywood Park: Dawnie Macho wins Landaluce. Monmouth: General Perfect wins McSorley Stakes.
POKER - 205 players remain in the main event where legend Johnny Chan and rising star Alexander Kostritsyn are still two players to watch.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Harrington says he's headed to Nuggets. Billy King to replace Thorn as Nets GM. Rockets match Cavs' offer sheet to Lowry. Suns complete deal for Raptors' Turkoglu. Miller's deal with Heat nearly finished. Suns acquire Childress from Hawks. Warriors' Udoh has surgery, out 6 months. Bobcats reach deal with PG Livingston.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - RW Willsie returns to Capitals. Wild re-sign backup G Harding for 1 year. Leafs sign Marcel Mueller for 2 years. Flyers sign Carcillo to 1-year contract. Blues D Sydor retires after 18 years. Canadiens bring back Lapierre
for 1 year. Blue Jackets' Boll re-signs for 2 years. Oilers re-sign G Dubnyk to 2-year deal.
NFL - Sean Payton has literally embraced the Lombardi trophy and all that accompanies it. Are his Saints ready to repeat? Favre not worried about beat-up body. Johnson: Talks at standstill with Titans. Taylor pleads not guilty to rape charge. Report: Tomlin gets 3-year extension. T.O.: Teams see me a troublemaker. Packers' profit drops $10.3 million!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Mack Brown's quest to lead Texas to a 10th straight 10-win season is just one of many milestones to watch for in 2010. The University of Michigan increased the seating capacity to 109,901 for this season—up about 2,000—to reclaim the distinction away from Penn State of having the largest football stadium in the country.
NASCAR - Three crew chiefs later, Matt Kenseth is in the midst of a three-month slide that has his Chase chances hangingby a thread. Jeff Gordon racking up top-five after top-five is exposing a major flaw in how the Chase currently works.
GOLF - Rory McIlroy tied the all-time record for lowest round score in a major championship in a blazing start to the British Open. The Road Hole, No. 17, at St. Andrews was hard enough. So what did they do? They made it even tougher.
MMA - Georges St. Pierre says if he reaches his career goal of becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter, he'll retire.
BOXING - The big names at 140 pounds keep coming up with reasons to avoid Tim Bradley. Until then, he'll bide his time and keep fighting.
SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry will make his debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham, the Red Bulls announced Wednesday. Wizards snap Crew's three-game win streak.Dynamo sign Obodai, cut Landin. Seattle-D.C., 8 ET. Donovan, Buddle pace All-Star picks.
TENNIS - Greatest ever? When she's on, Serena Williams may be the best who ever played. But how does she really stack up against the likes of Martina, Chrissie and Steffi?
WNBA - Diana Taurasi scored a season-high 44 points for the Mercury but Sue Bird's 3-pointer with 6.4 seconds left in the third overtime lifted the Storm 111-107. Fowles sparks Sky to 88-61 win over Silver Stars. Anosike, Lynx beat DreamStrong Sun beat Fever.
HORSE RACING - Former Haskell Invitational champion Dixie Union was euthanized Wednesday due to a neurologic problem. The stallion, 13, sired 34 stakes winners. Hollywood Park: Dawnie Macho wins Landaluce. Monmouth: General Perfect wins McSorley Stakes.
POKER - 205 players remain in the main event where legend Johnny Chan and rising star Alexander Kostritsyn are still two players to watch.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/14/2010
MLB - Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies at 80 on the Day of the 81st All-Star Classic - An All-Star win the National League thought was long overdue. And with it, home-field advantage in the World Series. McCann earned MVP honors with a three-run double in the seventh inning, right fielder Marlon Byrd alertly threw out David Ortiz to slow a ninth-inning rally and the NL captured its first Midsummer Classic since 1996 with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Ilgauskas to sign with Heat. Timberwolves to send F Jefferson to Jazz. King emerges as frontrunner for Nets job. Cavs fans back owner over James letter. Bower steps down as Hornets GM, Nets acquire Warriors G Morrow. Celtics' Allen finalizes 2-year contract. Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Flyers sign Carcillo to 1-year contract. Canadiens bring back Lapierre for 1 year. Blue Jackets' Boll re-signs for 2 years. Oilers re-sign G Dubnyk to 2-year deal. Chicago to match offer to D Hjalmarsson. Blackhawks name Kitchen assistant coach. Ducks sign LW Green from Swedish League.
NFL - The Eagles have turned their offense over to Kevin Kolb, but does the young quarterback have what it takes to succeed? Tom Brady's worry that an 18-game schedule will cause more injury can be eased by eliminating the preseason.
ESPN's Chris Berman was named the 2010 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award on Monday.
NCAA - FOOTBALL - New Kentucky coach Joker Phillips believes he can build the Wildcats into an SEC football power. And he's not kidding. Florida State's Christian Ponder and Washington's Jake Locker are the top two senior quarterback draft prospects. National, the preeminent NFL scouting organization, has graded the 2011 prospects. It seems Christian Ponder
vs. Jake Locker will be the debate of the draft! is this the year that Iowa breaks Ohio St.'s grip on the Big Ten title?
NASCAR - Jeff Gordon racking up top-five after top-five is exposing a major flaw in how NASCAR resets the field when the Chase begins. Elimination Game-Not a big fan of the Chase? Obviously, you're not alone. HERE'S how to spice up Sprint Cup's annual playoff: An elimination system is the only way to go.
GOLF - Nobody in pro golf is as hot as England's Justin Rose, still in pursuit of his first major win. Will he get it this week at St. Andrews? Mickelson yearns to win at St. Andrews!
MMA - UFC champ St-Pierre would consider retirement!
BOXING - When a sports team struggles, they call it a "rebuilding year." Can the same be said for the sport of boxing in 2010? The Klitschko brothers have a stranglehold on the heavyweight division.
SOCCER - MLS - Henry's a Red Bull- Thierry Henry will make his debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham, the Red Bulls announced Wednesday. Around the league: Kansas City vs. Columbus, 7:30 ET. Goal.com: MLS hopes to fill World Cup void!
TENNIS - Serena Williams will miss the entire World Team Tennis season after cutting her foot. It was not clear how she was injured, and her publicist had yet to comment. Pennetta, Rezai win at Palermo Open. Robredo moves into 2nd round in Sweden. Tournament action - Prague: High seeds Safarova, Dulgheru advance. Palermo: Top seed Pennetta wins in straight sets. Stuttgart: Mayer upsets No. 6 seed Kohlschreiber. Bastad: Two-time champion Robredo wins.
WNBA - Delisha Milton-Jones (right) scored 17 points to help the Sparks to a 87-71 win over Tulsa, L.A.'s first road victory of the year and the Shock's 12 straight loss.
HORSE RACING - Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who died Tuesday at 80, was as passionate about winning on the track as he was on the baseball field.
POKER - They're In The Money-Players have reached the money in the 2010 WSOP main event and among the leaders are some familiar faces including Adam Levy.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Ilgauskas to sign with Heat. Timberwolves to send F Jefferson to Jazz. King emerges as frontrunner for Nets job. Cavs fans back owner over James letter. Bower steps down as Hornets GM, Nets acquire Warriors G Morrow. Celtics' Allen finalizes 2-year contract. Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Flyers sign Carcillo to 1-year contract. Canadiens bring back Lapierre for 1 year. Blue Jackets' Boll re-signs for 2 years. Oilers re-sign G Dubnyk to 2-year deal. Chicago to match offer to D Hjalmarsson. Blackhawks name Kitchen assistant coach. Ducks sign LW Green from Swedish League.
NFL - The Eagles have turned their offense over to Kevin Kolb, but does the young quarterback have what it takes to succeed? Tom Brady's worry that an 18-game schedule will cause more injury can be eased by eliminating the preseason.
ESPN's Chris Berman was named the 2010 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award on Monday.
NCAA - FOOTBALL - New Kentucky coach Joker Phillips believes he can build the Wildcats into an SEC football power. And he's not kidding. Florida State's Christian Ponder and Washington's Jake Locker are the top two senior quarterback draft prospects. National, the preeminent NFL scouting organization, has graded the 2011 prospects. It seems Christian Ponder
vs. Jake Locker will be the debate of the draft! is this the year that Iowa breaks Ohio St.'s grip on the Big Ten title?
NASCAR - Jeff Gordon racking up top-five after top-five is exposing a major flaw in how NASCAR resets the field when the Chase begins. Elimination Game-Not a big fan of the Chase? Obviously, you're not alone. HERE'S how to spice up Sprint Cup's annual playoff: An elimination system is the only way to go.
GOLF - Nobody in pro golf is as hot as England's Justin Rose, still in pursuit of his first major win. Will he get it this week at St. Andrews? Mickelson yearns to win at St. Andrews!
MMA - UFC champ St-Pierre would consider retirement!
BOXING - When a sports team struggles, they call it a "rebuilding year." Can the same be said for the sport of boxing in 2010? The Klitschko brothers have a stranglehold on the heavyweight division.
SOCCER - MLS - Henry's a Red Bull- Thierry Henry will make his debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham, the Red Bulls announced Wednesday. Around the league: Kansas City vs. Columbus, 7:30 ET. Goal.com: MLS hopes to fill World Cup void!
TENNIS - Serena Williams will miss the entire World Team Tennis season after cutting her foot. It was not clear how she was injured, and her publicist had yet to comment. Pennetta, Rezai win at Palermo Open. Robredo moves into 2nd round in Sweden. Tournament action - Prague: High seeds Safarova, Dulgheru advance. Palermo: Top seed Pennetta wins in straight sets. Stuttgart: Mayer upsets No. 6 seed Kohlschreiber. Bastad: Two-time champion Robredo wins.
WNBA - Delisha Milton-Jones (right) scored 17 points to help the Sparks to a 87-71 win over Tulsa, L.A.'s first road victory of the year and the Shock's 12 straight loss.
HORSE RACING - Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who died Tuesday at 80, was as passionate about winning on the track as he was on the baseball field.
POKER - They're In The Money-Players have reached the money in the 2010 WSOP main event and among the leaders are some familiar faces including Adam Levy.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/13/2010
MLB - Ortiz beats Marlins' Ramirez in HR Derby
2010 ALL-STAR GAME - NL looks to end drought in All-Star game. Jimenez, Price to start All-Star game! The NL is overflowing with young stars -- led by ROY candidate Jason Heyward -- who look to be the catalyst for an NL All-Star revival,
NBA - Free Agency - Fisher says he's staying with Lakers. Bobcats' Chandler: I'm headed to Raptors. Heat F Haslem signs 5-year, $20M deal. Magic agree with ex-Heat G Richardson. Warriors sign F Wright to multiyear deal.
NHL - Free Agency - Chicago to match offer to D Hjalmarsson. Blackhawks name Kitchen assistant coach. Ducks sign LW Green from Swedish League. Canucks re-sign D O'Brien to 1-year deal. Flyers sign F Zherdev after KHL stint. Ducks trade Eminger to Rangers for Voros. Bruins re-sign D Stuart to 1-year deal.
NFL - More teams are turning to the 3-4 scheme, tilting rankings of LB corps toward those with elite rushers such as DeMarcus Ware. Favre displays some speed at workout. NFL suspends Chargers WR Jackson 3 games. NFL, union set for battle on HGH testing. Madden chokes up at Coryell service.
NASCAR - While changes appear to be coming for the Chase, the one thing drivers absolutely do not want is a winner-take-all format. The new style-Jeff Gordon didn't win, again, but does he need to in order to win a fifth championship?
GOLF - Woods to play with Rose at St. Andrews. Steady Creamer wins US Women's Open. Road Hole at St. Andrews gets tougher. Injured Westwood ready for British Open. Harrington seeking fourth major title.
MMA - Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez headlines UFC…
BOXING - Sorry, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. There hasn't been a great American heavyweight since Holyfield.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - From a first-time champ to the emotional U.S. win, South Africa held the world's attention for a month and didn't disappoint, vuvuzelas and all.
MLS - FC Dallas ties Seattle 1-1 on Ferreira's late goal. Revs end scoreless drought in win over Galaxy. Injury-time tally leads Earthquakes past Union. Braun's 2 goals put end to Chivas USA's skid. Crew pad unbeaten streak after scoreless draw. Red Bulls extend unbeaten run with tie vs. D.C. Toronto FC adds to streak with 1-0 win over Rapids. Real Salt Lake blanks Fire 1-0.
TENNIS - Tears of joy- Spain's World Cup win was emotional for Rafael Nadal, who joined the team during its locker-room celebration."I cried like a baby," he admitted. Davis Cup:France eliminates Spain. Czechs oust Chile. Serbia beats Croatia. Argentina advances!
WNBA - A season to forget - The once-mighty Sparks have been dreadful since losing Candace Parker for the season. Will they get their first road win of the year Tuesday in Tulsa?
HORSE RACING - An audit shows the New York Racing Association facing financial insolvency next year unless the thoroughbred track operator cuts more spending and begins getting revenue from a casino at Aqueduct that doesn’t yet exist.
POKER - Ready for the money? Only 1,203 players remain in their search for the coveted WSOP main event bracelet and Johnny Chan remains among the leaders!
2010 ALL-STAR GAME - NL looks to end drought in All-Star game. Jimenez, Price to start All-Star game! The NL is overflowing with young stars -- led by ROY candidate Jason Heyward -- who look to be the catalyst for an NL All-Star revival,
NBA - Free Agency - Fisher says he's staying with Lakers. Bobcats' Chandler: I'm headed to Raptors. Heat F Haslem signs 5-year, $20M deal. Magic agree with ex-Heat G Richardson. Warriors sign F Wright to multiyear deal.
NHL - Free Agency - Chicago to match offer to D Hjalmarsson. Blackhawks name Kitchen assistant coach. Ducks sign LW Green from Swedish League. Canucks re-sign D O'Brien to 1-year deal. Flyers sign F Zherdev after KHL stint. Ducks trade Eminger to Rangers for Voros. Bruins re-sign D Stuart to 1-year deal.
NFL - More teams are turning to the 3-4 scheme, tilting rankings of LB corps toward those with elite rushers such as DeMarcus Ware. Favre displays some speed at workout. NFL suspends Chargers WR Jackson 3 games. NFL, union set for battle on HGH testing. Madden chokes up at Coryell service.
NASCAR - While changes appear to be coming for the Chase, the one thing drivers absolutely do not want is a winner-take-all format. The new style-Jeff Gordon didn't win, again, but does he need to in order to win a fifth championship?
GOLF - Woods to play with Rose at St. Andrews. Steady Creamer wins US Women's Open. Road Hole at St. Andrews gets tougher. Injured Westwood ready for British Open. Harrington seeking fourth major title.
MMA - Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez headlines UFC…
BOXING - Sorry, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. There hasn't been a great American heavyweight since Holyfield.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - From a first-time champ to the emotional U.S. win, South Africa held the world's attention for a month and didn't disappoint, vuvuzelas and all.
MLS - FC Dallas ties Seattle 1-1 on Ferreira's late goal. Revs end scoreless drought in win over Galaxy. Injury-time tally leads Earthquakes past Union. Braun's 2 goals put end to Chivas USA's skid. Crew pad unbeaten streak after scoreless draw. Red Bulls extend unbeaten run with tie vs. D.C. Toronto FC adds to streak with 1-0 win over Rapids. Real Salt Lake blanks Fire 1-0.
TENNIS - Tears of joy- Spain's World Cup win was emotional for Rafael Nadal, who joined the team during its locker-room celebration."I cried like a baby," he admitted. Davis Cup:France eliminates Spain. Czechs oust Chile. Serbia beats Croatia. Argentina advances!
WNBA - A season to forget - The once-mighty Sparks have been dreadful since losing Candace Parker for the season. Will they get their first road win of the year Tuesday in Tulsa?
HORSE RACING - An audit shows the New York Racing Association facing financial insolvency next year unless the thoroughbred track operator cuts more spending and begins getting revenue from a casino at Aqueduct that doesn’t yet exist.
POKER - Ready for the money? Only 1,203 players remain in their search for the coveted WSOP main event bracelet and Johnny Chan remains among the leaders!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/11/2010
MLB - Reds' Wood perfect until 9th, Phils win. O's ruin Lee's CG Rangers debut, win 6-1. A's score 13 off Kazmir, rip Angels 15-1. Hernandez's CG, Lopez's slam lift M's. Hudson, Infante lead Braves by Mets 4-0. Quentin hits 2 HRs, ChiSox streak
now 7. Hammel, Rockies extend win streaks to 6!
NASCAR - David Reutimann earned respect at Chicagoland, while Jeff Gordon reached an unfortunate milestone. Nationwide Series-Kyle Busch won a landmark 37th career race!
GOLF - John Deere ClassicSteve Stricker broke the PGA Tour's 54-hole record with a 9-under-par 62 and leads by six strokes. The Barclays Scottish OpenEdoardo Molinari of Italy shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead. Paula Creamer, still
without a major title, has a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's U.S. Women's Open final day.
MMA - John "Doomsday" Howard brings the noise in the form of a devastating left hook that levels Dennis Hallman in our KO of the week.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - After 63 matches, the World Cup comes down to two European powers duking it out to crown a first-time champion!
YESTERDAY - GERMANY 3 URUGUAY 2 - Germany clinches 3rd with late goal!
TODAY - WORLD CUP FINAL - JULY 11, 2010 NETHERLANDS(Holland) vs.SPAIN 2:30 PM EDT.
TENNIS - France's Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau eliminated two-time defending champion Spain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. More Davis Cup-Argentina up 2-1 on Russia. Czechs oust Chile. Serbia leads Croatia 2-1!
WNBA - All-American story - The Sky's Sylvia Fowles led all scorers with 23 points to help Team USA crush the WNBA team 99-72 in this year's version of the All-Star game.
HORSE RACING - Awesome Gem upsets Rail Trip in Hollywood. Gio Ponti wins Belmont's Man o' War. Trappe Shot wins Monmouth feature. Seriously wins at Hollywood Park. Jockey Eibar Coa wins his 4,000th race. Three-year-old thoroughbred Buck is a success story thanks to Mid America Horse Rescue, an operation that gives second chances to discarded horses.
now 7. Hammel, Rockies extend win streaks to 6!
NASCAR - David Reutimann earned respect at Chicagoland, while Jeff Gordon reached an unfortunate milestone. Nationwide Series-Kyle Busch won a landmark 37th career race!
GOLF - John Deere ClassicSteve Stricker broke the PGA Tour's 54-hole record with a 9-under-par 62 and leads by six strokes. The Barclays Scottish OpenEdoardo Molinari of Italy shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead. Paula Creamer, still
without a major title, has a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's U.S. Women's Open final day.
MMA - John "Doomsday" Howard brings the noise in the form of a devastating left hook that levels Dennis Hallman in our KO of the week.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - After 63 matches, the World Cup comes down to two European powers duking it out to crown a first-time champion!
YESTERDAY - GERMANY 3 URUGUAY 2 - Germany clinches 3rd with late goal!
TODAY - WORLD CUP FINAL - JULY 11, 2010 NETHERLANDS(Holland) vs.SPAIN 2:30 PM EDT.
TENNIS - France's Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau eliminated two-time defending champion Spain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. More Davis Cup-Argentina up 2-1 on Russia. Czechs oust Chile. Serbia leads Croatia 2-1!
WNBA - All-American story - The Sky's Sylvia Fowles led all scorers with 23 points to help Team USA crush the WNBA team 99-72 in this year's version of the All-Star game.
HORSE RACING - Awesome Gem upsets Rail Trip in Hollywood. Gio Ponti wins Belmont's Man o' War. Trappe Shot wins Monmouth feature. Seriously wins at Hollywood Park. Jockey Eibar Coa wins his 4,000th race. Three-year-old thoroughbred Buck is a success story thanks to Mid America Horse Rescue, an operation that gives second chances to discarded horses.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/09/2010
MLB - Jimenez dominates Cardinals for 15th win. Oswalt 1-hitter, Berkman HRs lift Astros. Danks has no-no for 6, 2-hits Angels. Votto, Swisher win final All-Star votes. A-Rod's 2-run single in 9th lifts Yanks. Crawford's 2 HRs power surging
Rays. Schneider's walkoff HR in 12 lifts Phils. Bautista's 23rd among 5 Jays' HRs in win.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - James to join Wade and Bosh with Heat. Cavs owner: James 'quit' during playoffs. Heat trade F Beasley to Timberwolves. Agent: Lee to Warriors in sign-and-trade. Celtics plan to sign Jermaine O'Neal. Cavs fans humiliated by James' decision. Mavs keep C Haywood for $55M, 6 years.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Former Sharks G Nabokov signs with KHL. Capitals keep RW Fehr for 2 years, $4.4M. Sabres re-sign backup G Lalime. Thrashers name Torchetti associate coach. Caps re-sign D Schultz for 4 years, $11M. Sabres sign C
Niedermayer for 1 year. Leafs sign D Lebda to 2-year contract.
CFL - Lions rookie defensive halfback Stanley Franks was thrown into the fire in his first CFL game and had some ups and downs. The Eskimos are nursing numerous injuries as they prepare to face the Alouettes.
Week 2 - Friday 7/9-Winnipeg vs Toronto 8 PM EDT, Saturday 7/10-Hamilton vs Calgary 1 PM ET and BC vs, Saskatchewan 10 PM, Sunday 7/11-Edmonton vs Montreal 7 PM EDT
NFL- The Rule of 26-27-60 helps predict NFL quarterback success or failure - Rule: Get at least 26 on Wonderlic, start 27 games and complete 60% of passes. Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers passed rule; JaMarcus Russell, David Carr did not.
Wonderlic scores fall short for rookies Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen.
NCAA FOOTBALL - USC ineligible for coaches' poll in 2010. Clemson unsure if QB Parker will leave. Vols turn down game against Kiffin, USC. USC apologizes to Gators, Tide, Huskies. 2 charged in Kansas ticket scam. Crumley replaces Evans as Georgia AD. US PresswireCould Jordan Wynn and Utah win the 2011 Pac-10 title in their first year in the league? It wouldn't be unprecedented.
NASCAR - Was signing with Hendrick Motorsports a slam dunk for Kasey Kahne? Was he close to choosing another team? Randy Pemberton says Mark Martin will drive for Red Bull in 2011!
GOLF - Paul Goydos fired a 59 on Day 1 of the John Deere Classic, becoming only the fourth male pro to accomplish that feat. Scottish OpenDarren Clarke (above) recorded a 65 to seize a one-stroke lead. Phil Mickelson, bidding for No. 1,finished with 71. Lang leads US Women's Open by 1 stroke!
MMA - Brock Lesnar's victory and Fedor Emelianenko's defeat shook up the Top 10 pound-for-pound poll from top to bottom.
BOXING - Light heavyweight is a bit short on star power, but "Bad" Chad Dawson is worthy of his top spot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - King of the soccer world-Unheralded Xavi Hernandez should be considered the best. Netherlands' man of mystery - Where Rob Rensenbrink resides remains unknown, but his failed shot during the 90th minute of the '78 final lives on for the Dutch.
TOMORROW - Third Place Game - GERMANY vs. URUGUAY - Uruguay and Germany prepare for 1 more match! at Nelson Mandela Bay
Stadium from Port Elizabeth at 2:30 PM EDT
SUNDAY - WORLD CUP FINAL - NETHERLANDS(Holland) vs. SPAIN 2:30 PM EDT at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa
TENNIS -Fernando Verdasco and David Ferrer attempt to defend Spain's Davis Cup title without Rafael Nadal when they take on France in the quarters. Record crowd sees Clijsters beat Serena. Top seed Pennetta reaches Swedish semis Dabul reaches first ATP semifinal. Ex-champs Cornet, Szavay win in Budapest.
WNBA - Scholanda Robinson and the Tulsa Shock suffered their 11th consecutive defeat Thursday night, a 100-72 dismantling by the Indiana Fever. Lynx rout Stars behind Brunson's 24Standings.McCoughtry, Castro Marques lead Dream in OT.
HORSE RACING - Leading from the start, Al Khali wins at BelmontThree-horse entry is early favorite for Yonkers Trot.
POKER - On Day 2 - A huge field turned out for Day 1D and Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey and Jason Mercier are all still in contention for the $8.9 million top prize!
Rays. Schneider's walkoff HR in 12 lifts Phils. Bautista's 23rd among 5 Jays' HRs in win.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - James to join Wade and Bosh with Heat. Cavs owner: James 'quit' during playoffs. Heat trade F Beasley to Timberwolves. Agent: Lee to Warriors in sign-and-trade. Celtics plan to sign Jermaine O'Neal. Cavs fans humiliated by James' decision. Mavs keep C Haywood for $55M, 6 years.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Former Sharks G Nabokov signs with KHL. Capitals keep RW Fehr for 2 years, $4.4M. Sabres re-sign backup G Lalime. Thrashers name Torchetti associate coach. Caps re-sign D Schultz for 4 years, $11M. Sabres sign C
Niedermayer for 1 year. Leafs sign D Lebda to 2-year contract.
CFL - Lions rookie defensive halfback Stanley Franks was thrown into the fire in his first CFL game and had some ups and downs. The Eskimos are nursing numerous injuries as they prepare to face the Alouettes.
Week 2 - Friday 7/9-Winnipeg vs Toronto 8 PM EDT, Saturday 7/10-Hamilton vs Calgary 1 PM ET and BC vs, Saskatchewan 10 PM, Sunday 7/11-Edmonton vs Montreal 7 PM EDT
NFL- The Rule of 26-27-60 helps predict NFL quarterback success or failure - Rule: Get at least 26 on Wonderlic, start 27 games and complete 60% of passes. Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers passed rule; JaMarcus Russell, David Carr did not.
Wonderlic scores fall short for rookies Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen.
NCAA FOOTBALL - USC ineligible for coaches' poll in 2010. Clemson unsure if QB Parker will leave. Vols turn down game against Kiffin, USC. USC apologizes to Gators, Tide, Huskies. 2 charged in Kansas ticket scam. Crumley replaces Evans as Georgia AD. US PresswireCould Jordan Wynn and Utah win the 2011 Pac-10 title in their first year in the league? It wouldn't be unprecedented.
NASCAR - Was signing with Hendrick Motorsports a slam dunk for Kasey Kahne? Was he close to choosing another team? Randy Pemberton says Mark Martin will drive for Red Bull in 2011!
GOLF - Paul Goydos fired a 59 on Day 1 of the John Deere Classic, becoming only the fourth male pro to accomplish that feat. Scottish OpenDarren Clarke (above) recorded a 65 to seize a one-stroke lead. Phil Mickelson, bidding for No. 1,finished with 71. Lang leads US Women's Open by 1 stroke!
MMA - Brock Lesnar's victory and Fedor Emelianenko's defeat shook up the Top 10 pound-for-pound poll from top to bottom.
BOXING - Light heavyweight is a bit short on star power, but "Bad" Chad Dawson is worthy of his top spot.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - King of the soccer world-Unheralded Xavi Hernandez should be considered the best. Netherlands' man of mystery - Where Rob Rensenbrink resides remains unknown, but his failed shot during the 90th minute of the '78 final lives on for the Dutch.
TOMORROW - Third Place Game - GERMANY vs. URUGUAY - Uruguay and Germany prepare for 1 more match! at Nelson Mandela Bay
Stadium from Port Elizabeth at 2:30 PM EDT
SUNDAY - WORLD CUP FINAL - NETHERLANDS(Holland) vs. SPAIN 2:30 PM EDT at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa
TENNIS -Fernando Verdasco and David Ferrer attempt to defend Spain's Davis Cup title without Rafael Nadal when they take on France in the quarters. Record crowd sees Clijsters beat Serena. Top seed Pennetta reaches Swedish semis Dabul reaches first ATP semifinal. Ex-champs Cornet, Szavay win in Budapest.
WNBA - Scholanda Robinson and the Tulsa Shock suffered their 11th consecutive defeat Thursday night, a 100-72 dismantling by the Indiana Fever. Lynx rout Stars behind Brunson's 24Standings.McCoughtry, Castro Marques lead Dream in OT.
HORSE RACING - Leading from the start, Al Khali wins at BelmontThree-horse entry is early favorite for Yonkers Trot.
POKER - On Day 2 - A huge field turned out for Day 1D and Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey and Jason Mercier are all still in contention for the $8.9 million top prize!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/08/2010
MLB - Price wins 12th; Rays sweep Red Sox. Braves drop Phillies 6 back in NL East. Dunn hits 3 HRs as Nats defeat Padres. Rockies rally again, win on walk off HR. Burnett ends skid as Yankees sweep A's. Johnson lowers ERA to 1.70, Marlins win.
Arroyo, Heisey lead Reds over Mets 3-1.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Wade staying with Heat, joined by Bosh. Allen re-signing with Celtics. James' decision Thursday on ESPN. Celtics re-sign Allen for 2 years, $20M. NBA cap at $58M, higher than expected!
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Former Sharks G Nabokov signs with KHL. Caps re-sign D Schultz for 4 years, $11M. Sabres sign C Niedermayer for 1 year. Leafs sign D Lebda to 2-year contract. Red Wings re-sign F Eaves to 1-year deal. Avalanche keep Yip with 2-year contract.
NFL - Vick in confrontation prior to shooting. Jets, LT Ferguson agree to $60M, 6 years. Broncos awarded OL Barton off waivers. Jets, 2nd-rounder Ducasse agree to terms.
CFL - WEEK 1 - SASKATCHEWAN 54 MONTREAL 51, CALGARY 30 TORONTO 16, WINNIPEG 49 HAMILTON 29, eDMONTON 10 BC 25!
NEXT GAME - FRIDAY 09, 2010 - TORONTO vs. WINNIPEG at 8 PM EDT.
NASCAR - Brian France intimated that changes are coming to the Chase. Would an elimination format be a good idea? Clint Bowyer has more top 10s than anyone not in the top 12. Is he the best driver on the outside looking in?
GOLF - No. 1 Cristie Kerr can expect challenges from Ai Miyazato and Morgan Pressel at the U.S. Women's Open.
MMA - The stakes are becoming clear for Strikeforce in the aftermath of Fabricio Werdum's upset win over Fedor Emelianenko.
BOXING - APTalented Sergio Martinez is causing trouble for opponents at both middleweight and jr. middle.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - King of the soccer world - After leading Spain into the World Cup final, unheralded Xavi Hernandez should be considered the world's best player.
YESTERDAY - GERMANY 0 SPAIN 1
NEXT FINALS - URUGUAY vs GERMANY 7/10 for 3rd and NETHERLANDS vs SPAIN for the WORLD CUP - SUNDAY 7/11 at 2:30 EDT
TENNIS - Dustin Brown earned his first win against a top-20 player when he defeated No. 1 seed Sam Querrey in straight sets in Newport on Wednesday.
WNBA - Angel McCoughtry rises for two of her 32 points to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 108-103 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
HORSE RACING - Excessive Heat scratches cards at Belmont, Philadelphia Park. Three-horse entry is early favorite for Saturdays Yonkers Trot.
POKER - Chan's the man-With 2,314 players in action on Day 1C, Johnny Chan surged to the top of the chip counts while Phil Hellmuth hit the rail.
Arroyo, Heisey lead Reds over Mets 3-1.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Wade staying with Heat, joined by Bosh. Allen re-signing with Celtics. James' decision Thursday on ESPN. Celtics re-sign Allen for 2 years, $20M. NBA cap at $58M, higher than expected!
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Former Sharks G Nabokov signs with KHL. Caps re-sign D Schultz for 4 years, $11M. Sabres sign C Niedermayer for 1 year. Leafs sign D Lebda to 2-year contract. Red Wings re-sign F Eaves to 1-year deal. Avalanche keep Yip with 2-year contract.
NFL - Vick in confrontation prior to shooting. Jets, LT Ferguson agree to $60M, 6 years. Broncos awarded OL Barton off waivers. Jets, 2nd-rounder Ducasse agree to terms.
CFL - WEEK 1 - SASKATCHEWAN 54 MONTREAL 51, CALGARY 30 TORONTO 16, WINNIPEG 49 HAMILTON 29, eDMONTON 10 BC 25!
NEXT GAME - FRIDAY 09, 2010 - TORONTO vs. WINNIPEG at 8 PM EDT.
NASCAR - Brian France intimated that changes are coming to the Chase. Would an elimination format be a good idea? Clint Bowyer has more top 10s than anyone not in the top 12. Is he the best driver on the outside looking in?
GOLF - No. 1 Cristie Kerr can expect challenges from Ai Miyazato and Morgan Pressel at the U.S. Women's Open.
MMA - The stakes are becoming clear for Strikeforce in the aftermath of Fabricio Werdum's upset win over Fedor Emelianenko.
BOXING - APTalented Sergio Martinez is causing trouble for opponents at both middleweight and jr. middle.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - King of the soccer world - After leading Spain into the World Cup final, unheralded Xavi Hernandez should be considered the world's best player.
YESTERDAY - GERMANY 0 SPAIN 1
NEXT FINALS - URUGUAY vs GERMANY 7/10 for 3rd and NETHERLANDS vs SPAIN for the WORLD CUP - SUNDAY 7/11 at 2:30 EDT
TENNIS - Dustin Brown earned his first win against a top-20 player when he defeated No. 1 seed Sam Querrey in straight sets in Newport on Wednesday.
WNBA - Angel McCoughtry rises for two of her 32 points to lead the Atlanta Dream to a 108-103 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
HORSE RACING - Excessive Heat scratches cards at Belmont, Philadelphia Park. Three-horse entry is early favorite for Saturdays Yonkers Trot.
POKER - Chan's the man-With 2,314 players in action on Day 1C, Johnny Chan surged to the top of the chip counts while Phil Hellmuth hit the rail.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/07/2010
MLB - Rockies score 9 in 9th, stun Cardinals. Santana homers, 3-hits Reds in 3-0 win. A-Rod has slam, solo HR, CC wins again. Niemann, Rays' bullpen shut down Red Sox. Damon gets 2,500th hit, adds walkoff HR. Diaz, Hinske lead Braves by
Phils in 11. White Sox lose Peavy but beat Angels. Hamilton homers, Rangers rout Indians.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Report: James' decision Thursday on ESPN. Del Negro agrees to coach Clippers. Magic, PG Duhon agree to 4 years, $15M. For Knicks, Stoudemire worth risk. Nets talking to Lee, await word on James. Pistons sign 1st-round pick Monroe! LeBron reportedly plans to use a one-hour TV announcement to declare his free-agent decision. Could he really wave goodbye to Cleveland in such a torturous manner?
NHL - FREE AGENCY - The Blues have signed Jaroslav Halak, their new No. 1 goalie, to a four-year, $15-million deal. Wings re-sign F Miller to 1-year deal. Capitals F Gordon signs 1-year contract. Oilers sign top overall draft pick Hall.
Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin.
NFL - If the Eagles flame out with Kevin Kolb at QB, will Andy Reid's status as an elite coach take a hit? It's one of our Big Questions. Brian Cushing will sit out Houston's first four games on suspension, but they still rate the Texans' 2009 top pick as the NFL's best 4-3 outside LB. Brees' new memoir shows deeper, darker sides too!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas' offensive changes should be a good fit for QB Garrett Gilbert, but not every scheme switch will be a smooth transition. USC released top recruit Seantrel Henderson from his letter of intent. Alabama, led by Nick Saban,
is among the title winners for the 2009-10 academic year.
NASCAR - From TNT's coverage to Dale Jr.'s performance to Carl Edwards' run-in with Kurt Busch, Daytona produced plenty to talk about. Where will Kasey Kahne land in 2011? Right now, it's not looking like Stewart-Haas.
GOLF - The way Oakmont Country Club is set up for this week's U.S. Women's Open, don't expect a lot of low scores on the leaderboard. The way Oakmont Country Club is set up for this week's U.S. Women's Open, don't expect a lot of low scores on the leaderboard.
MMA - In his first comments since losing to Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin says his body "shut down" during the UFC 116 fight.
BOXING - APSergio Martinez stepped up and won a middleweight title, but he remains ranked No. 1 at junior middleweight
SOCCER - WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS - Germany's rebel with a cause-Once a lost talent, Bastian Schweinsteiger has found his way to become Germany's leader and arguably the best player at the Cup. Germany-Spain feels more like a World Cup! Netherlands into WCup final, 3-2 over URUGUAY!
YESTERDAY - HOLLAND 3 URUGUAY 2 !
TODAY - GERMANY vs. SPAIN - WINNER TO MEET HOLLAND FOR WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP!
TENNIS - Novak Djokovic believes Serbia has a good enough team to beat rival Croatia in the "elite eight" round of the Davis Cup and advance to the final.
WNBA - Drive to the Stars-Becky Hammon drives for two of her 12 points as the Stars beat Tan White and the Sun 79-66 for their first win against a team with a winning record. More Tuesday results: Fever hold off SkyMercury dump Sparks. Cash scores 20 as Storm beat Liberty, 78-70!
POKER - The second starting day of the 2010 WSOP main event is in the books and Phil Galfond emerged as one of the chip leaders. Dan Kelly wins $25,000 event for $1.3 million.
HORSE RACING - Risky businessA new Australian study reports that jockeys have the second-most dangerous job in the world.
They are likely to fall once every 240 rides.
Phils in 11. White Sox lose Peavy but beat Angels. Hamilton homers, Rangers rout Indians.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Report: James' decision Thursday on ESPN. Del Negro agrees to coach Clippers. Magic, PG Duhon agree to 4 years, $15M. For Knicks, Stoudemire worth risk. Nets talking to Lee, await word on James. Pistons sign 1st-round pick Monroe! LeBron reportedly plans to use a one-hour TV announcement to declare his free-agent decision. Could he really wave goodbye to Cleveland in such a torturous manner?
NHL - FREE AGENCY - The Blues have signed Jaroslav Halak, their new No. 1 goalie, to a four-year, $15-million deal. Wings re-sign F Miller to 1-year deal. Capitals F Gordon signs 1-year contract. Oilers sign top overall draft pick Hall.
Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin.
NFL - If the Eagles flame out with Kevin Kolb at QB, will Andy Reid's status as an elite coach take a hit? It's one of our Big Questions. Brian Cushing will sit out Houston's first four games on suspension, but they still rate the Texans' 2009 top pick as the NFL's best 4-3 outside LB. Brees' new memoir shows deeper, darker sides too!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas' offensive changes should be a good fit for QB Garrett Gilbert, but not every scheme switch will be a smooth transition. USC released top recruit Seantrel Henderson from his letter of intent. Alabama, led by Nick Saban,
is among the title winners for the 2009-10 academic year.
NASCAR - From TNT's coverage to Dale Jr.'s performance to Carl Edwards' run-in with Kurt Busch, Daytona produced plenty to talk about. Where will Kasey Kahne land in 2011? Right now, it's not looking like Stewart-Haas.
GOLF - The way Oakmont Country Club is set up for this week's U.S. Women's Open, don't expect a lot of low scores on the leaderboard. The way Oakmont Country Club is set up for this week's U.S. Women's Open, don't expect a lot of low scores on the leaderboard.
MMA - In his first comments since losing to Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin says his body "shut down" during the UFC 116 fight.
BOXING - APSergio Martinez stepped up and won a middleweight title, but he remains ranked No. 1 at junior middleweight
SOCCER - WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS - Germany's rebel with a cause-Once a lost talent, Bastian Schweinsteiger has found his way to become Germany's leader and arguably the best player at the Cup. Germany-Spain feels more like a World Cup! Netherlands into WCup final, 3-2 over URUGUAY!
YESTERDAY - HOLLAND 3 URUGUAY 2 !
TODAY - GERMANY vs. SPAIN - WINNER TO MEET HOLLAND FOR WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP!
TENNIS - Novak Djokovic believes Serbia has a good enough team to beat rival Croatia in the "elite eight" round of the Davis Cup and advance to the final.
WNBA - Drive to the Stars-Becky Hammon drives for two of her 12 points as the Stars beat Tan White and the Sun 79-66 for their first win against a team with a winning record. More Tuesday results: Fever hold off SkyMercury dump Sparks. Cash scores 20 as Storm beat Liberty, 78-70!
POKER - The second starting day of the 2010 WSOP main event is in the books and Phil Galfond emerged as one of the chip leaders. Dan Kelly wins $25,000 event for $1.3 million.
HORSE RACING - Risky businessA new Australian study reports that jockeys have the second-most dangerous job in the world.
They are likely to fall once every 240 rides.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/06/2010
MLB - Pettitte replaces Buchholz as All-Star. Halladay goes distance, beats Braves. Rays rally from 4 down, top Red Sox 6-5. Overturned call helps Reds beat Mets 8-6. Quentin's 2 HRs help ChiSox beat Angels.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Amar'e Stoudemire has already delivered a bold promise after agreeing to terms in New York: "The Knicks are back." Safe at home?Despite all the sales pitches, prying LeBron James out of Ohio looks as hard as ever. Bright forecast? Dwyane Wade met with the Heat owner as he debates whether to re-sign.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Oilers sign top overall draft pick HallNiemi among 31 filing for arbitration. Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals.
NFL - QB Russell arrested on drug charge. Eagles strongly consider releasing Vick. Chargers WR Jackson suspended. CB Bly returns to Lions with 2-year deal. Browns DE Smith faces gun charge. Burress requests work release. Seahawks RB Ganther
arrested for DUI!
NASCAR - Celebration time- It takes 10 straight solid finishes to win a title, which Kevin Harvick is proving he can string together. War of words- AJ Allmendinger and Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the Daytona garage. Talking
playoffs-Brian France suggested that some big changes could be coming for the Chase.
GOLF - Twelve years after his magical finish at the British Open, Justin Rose has become a special player. The sky is the limit. Jamie Farr Classic-Na Yeon Choi birdied the second playoff hole to beat Christina Kim and two others in Ohio.
Woods shoots 7-over 79 in Irish pro-am!
MMA - After a thrilling win, it's time to give Brock Lesnar his due: He's the best heavyweight out there? The next step- Cain Velasquez gets the next title shot after Brock Lesnar finished off Shane Carwin.
BOXING - Andre Berto is an impressive welterweight often overlooked in all the Pacquiao-Mayweather headlines.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS - How Bad Could It Be?The Dutch knocked out Brazil. Can Uruguay possibly hope to scare the Netherlands? Uruguay's Diego Forlan wouldn't be preparing for a World Cup semifinal if not for Diego Maradona's help, both on and off the field.
TODAY - URUGUAY vs. HOLLAND - at 2:30 PM EDT from Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal seems unbeatable following his Wimbledon title run, but matching Roger Federer's 16 Grand Slam trophies isn't a given. Wimbledon's champions-Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal showed the gap that exists between them and everyone else.
WNBA - Out of action-Phoenix's Ketia Swanier has been suspended one game for leaving the bench during an altercation on Saturday night against New York. More Tuesday games- Chicago looks to avenge recent loss to IndianaSan Antonio hosts
ConnecticutN.Y. visits Seattle!
HORSE RACING - Welcome to the hall-Six-time Driver of the Year Dave Palone and breeder Hal Jones have been inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y.
POKER - One Day 1 down-Day 1A featured 1,125 players testing their skill for nine hours. Under 800 made it through to Day 2 and Michael Mizrachi is among the chip leaders
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Amar'e Stoudemire has already delivered a bold promise after agreeing to terms in New York: "The Knicks are back." Safe at home?Despite all the sales pitches, prying LeBron James out of Ohio looks as hard as ever. Bright forecast? Dwyane Wade met with the Heat owner as he debates whether to re-sign.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Oilers sign top overall draft pick HallNiemi among 31 filing for arbitration. Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals.
NFL - QB Russell arrested on drug charge. Eagles strongly consider releasing Vick. Chargers WR Jackson suspended. CB Bly returns to Lions with 2-year deal. Browns DE Smith faces gun charge. Burress requests work release. Seahawks RB Ganther
arrested for DUI!
NASCAR - Celebration time- It takes 10 straight solid finishes to win a title, which Kevin Harvick is proving he can string together. War of words- AJ Allmendinger and Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the Daytona garage. Talking
playoffs-Brian France suggested that some big changes could be coming for the Chase.
GOLF - Twelve years after his magical finish at the British Open, Justin Rose has become a special player. The sky is the limit. Jamie Farr Classic-Na Yeon Choi birdied the second playoff hole to beat Christina Kim and two others in Ohio.
Woods shoots 7-over 79 in Irish pro-am!
MMA - After a thrilling win, it's time to give Brock Lesnar his due: He's the best heavyweight out there? The next step- Cain Velasquez gets the next title shot after Brock Lesnar finished off Shane Carwin.
BOXING - Andre Berto is an impressive welterweight often overlooked in all the Pacquiao-Mayweather headlines.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS - How Bad Could It Be?The Dutch knocked out Brazil. Can Uruguay possibly hope to scare the Netherlands? Uruguay's Diego Forlan wouldn't be preparing for a World Cup semifinal if not for Diego Maradona's help, both on and off the field.
TODAY - URUGUAY vs. HOLLAND - at 2:30 PM EDT from Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal seems unbeatable following his Wimbledon title run, but matching Roger Federer's 16 Grand Slam trophies isn't a given. Wimbledon's champions-Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal showed the gap that exists between them and everyone else.
WNBA - Out of action-Phoenix's Ketia Swanier has been suspended one game for leaving the bench during an altercation on Saturday night against New York. More Tuesday games- Chicago looks to avenge recent loss to IndianaSan Antonio hosts
ConnecticutN.Y. visits Seattle!
HORSE RACING - Welcome to the hall-Six-time Driver of the Year Dave Palone and breeder Hal Jones have been inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y.
POKER - One Day 1 down-Day 1A featured 1,125 players testing their skill for nine hours. Under 800 made it through to Day 2 and Michael Mizrachi is among the chip leaders
Monday, July 5, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/05/2010
MLB - The All-Star starters include a load of perennials, including Ichiro Suzuki for the 10th time. Oh, and no Strasburg. Stubbs hits 3 of Reds' 7 homers in rout. Diamondbacks cut LHP Willis. Wainwright shines, Cardinals rip Brewers. Lee, homers help Mariners beat Tigers. Mazzaro bests All-Star Carmona, A's win. Matsuz gives Orioles rare win at Boston. Angels All- Star Hunter has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs. Rockies outlast Giants 4-3 in 15 innings. Longoria powers Rays past Twins 7-4. All-Star Wainwright shines as Cards roll!
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Johnson agrees to stay with Hawks. Knicks, James' reps met for second time. Nowitzki, Mavs agree on 4 years, $80M. Wade plans to make decision next week. Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire. Hornets prez: Paul will be with team. Lee has 'great visit' with Timberwolves. Celtics agree with Pierce on new deal
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals. Panthers sign LW Higgins to 1-year deal. Isles reach deals with Ds Eaton, Jurcina. Pens sign former Thrashers LW Sterling.
NFL - Norv Turner's Chargers need to make big strides with the pass defense after frequently suffering blown coverages in 2009. Job in jeopardy - The Eagles could release QB Michael Vick after a shooting incident. Remembering McNair-July 4
marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of ex-QB Steve McNair!
NASCAR - Harvick survives wild Daytona race for victory! Just another restrictor-plate race? Maybe. But this one also might be remembered as one of the more chaotic events at NASCAR’s most famous track. Despite a record 18 leaders and 47 lead changes, the real excitement resulted from six multi-car crashes in the second half of the race that essentially wiped out half the field.
GOLF - Justin Rose finished with seven pars in a row to avoid a second straight collapse for the win at the AT&T National, Jamie Farr Classic-Na Yeon Choi birdied the second playoff hole to beat Christina Kim and two others in Ohio. French Open- Miguel Angel Jimenez prevailed in a playoff over Alejandro Canizares and Francesco Molinari.
MMA - The next stepCain Velasquez gets the next title shot after Brock Lesnar finished off Shane Carwin.
BOXING - In the latest edition of "State of the Game," The Ring takes a look at Juan Manuel Marquez and the lightweight division.
SOCCER -WORLD CUP - Dunga fired as Brazil coach. Germany made Diego Maradona eat his words.
NEXT SEMI-FINAL MATCH : Tuesday July 06, 2010 - URUGUAY vs. HOLLAND - 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal won his eighth Grand Slam title and a second at Wimbledon with a victory over Tomas Berdych.Twice the pain- Vera Zvonareva lost her match for the singles title, then was defeated in the doubles final as well.Black take mixed doubles title.Melzer, Petzschner win doubles crown. Four score-Serena Williams cruised past Vera Zvonarevain
straight sets to win a fourth Wimbledon singles title.
WNBA - Help from her friends-Katie Smith struggled against her former Shock teammates, but Crystal Langhorne and the Mystics still sent Tulsa to its 10th straight loss. Sky snap Dream's streakJackson powers Storm. Pondexter ejected in
Liberty's loss to Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Big Red Mike wins 151st running of Queen's. Kenny of Ireland wins Lake Placid on Gaelic Force. Harmonious takes American Oaks.
POKER - Phil Gordon wins and donates- Dan Kelly took down the $25,000, Phil Gordon won the Ante Up for Africa and Event 55 teased fans everywhere all in an action-packed WSOP day!
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Johnson agrees to stay with Hawks. Knicks, James' reps met for second time. Nowitzki, Mavs agree on 4 years, $80M. Wade plans to make decision next week. Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire. Hornets prez: Paul will be with team. Lee has 'great visit' with Timberwolves. Celtics agree with Pierce on new deal
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals. Panthers sign LW Higgins to 1-year deal. Isles reach deals with Ds Eaton, Jurcina. Pens sign former Thrashers LW Sterling.
NFL - Norv Turner's Chargers need to make big strides with the pass defense after frequently suffering blown coverages in 2009. Job in jeopardy - The Eagles could release QB Michael Vick after a shooting incident. Remembering McNair-July 4
marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of ex-QB Steve McNair!
NASCAR - Harvick survives wild Daytona race for victory! Just another restrictor-plate race? Maybe. But this one also might be remembered as one of the more chaotic events at NASCAR’s most famous track. Despite a record 18 leaders and 47 lead changes, the real excitement resulted from six multi-car crashes in the second half of the race that essentially wiped out half the field.
GOLF - Justin Rose finished with seven pars in a row to avoid a second straight collapse for the win at the AT&T National, Jamie Farr Classic-Na Yeon Choi birdied the second playoff hole to beat Christina Kim and two others in Ohio. French Open- Miguel Angel Jimenez prevailed in a playoff over Alejandro Canizares and Francesco Molinari.
MMA - The next stepCain Velasquez gets the next title shot after Brock Lesnar finished off Shane Carwin.
BOXING - In the latest edition of "State of the Game," The Ring takes a look at Juan Manuel Marquez and the lightweight division.
SOCCER -WORLD CUP - Dunga fired as Brazil coach. Germany made Diego Maradona eat his words.
NEXT SEMI-FINAL MATCH : Tuesday July 06, 2010 - URUGUAY vs. HOLLAND - 2:30 PM EDT!
TENNIS - Rafael Nadal won his eighth Grand Slam title and a second at Wimbledon with a victory over Tomas Berdych.Twice the pain- Vera Zvonareva lost her match for the singles title, then was defeated in the doubles final as well.Black take mixed doubles title.Melzer, Petzschner win doubles crown. Four score-Serena Williams cruised past Vera Zvonarevain
straight sets to win a fourth Wimbledon singles title.
WNBA - Help from her friends-Katie Smith struggled against her former Shock teammates, but Crystal Langhorne and the Mystics still sent Tulsa to its 10th straight loss. Sky snap Dream's streakJackson powers Storm. Pondexter ejected in
Liberty's loss to Mercury.
HORSE RACING - Big Red Mike wins 151st running of Queen's. Kenny of Ireland wins Lake Placid on Gaelic Force. Harmonious takes American Oaks.
POKER - Phil Gordon wins and donates- Dan Kelly took down the $25,000, Phil Gordon won the Ante Up for Africa and Event 55 teased fans everywhere all in an action-packed WSOP day!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/04/2010
MLB - Thome hits 2 HRs to reach 10th all-time. Verlander leads Tigers into tie for 1st. Joyce's slam caps 7-run 8th as Rays win. Giants score 7 off Jimenez, snap skid. Arizona makes 6 errors, Dodgers win 14-1. Nats score 3 off K-Rod, rally past
Mets. Hunter stifles ChiSox in Rangers' win. Braves move 15 games above .500 with win.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - Nowitzki, Mavs agree on 4 years, $80M. Cavs sell James on home, Bulls try pitch. Wade plans to make decision next week. Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire!
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals. Panthers sign LW Higgins to 1-year deal. Isles reach deals with Ds Eaton, Jurcina. Pens sign former Thrashers LW Sterling!
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick survived rain and a flurry of late wrecks at Daytona to takes the checkered flag in the Coke Zero 400.
GOLF - With a four-shot lead going into the final round of the AT&T National, Justin Rose hopes for a better result after last week's collapse. Defending champ Kaymer leads French OpenCook cards another 66 for Montreal lead!
MMA - Brock Lesnar's sensational comeback win over Shane Carwin capped a night filled with memorable fights at UFC 116.
BOXING - According to promoter Bob Arum, all major items have been agreed to for a potential fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
SOCCER -WORLD CUP - Villa gives Spain 1-0 win over Paraguay. Maradona unsure about future after Germany!
YESTERDAY - Argentina 0 Germany 4 and Paraguay 0 Spain 1 !
NEXT MATCH - SEMI-FINALS - Tuesday - URGUAY vs. HOLLAND and Wednesday - GERMANY vs. SPAIN !
TENNIS - Serena cruises to fourth Wimbledon title. Nadal faces Berdych in Wimbledon final. Zvonareva loses singles, doubles finals. Melzer, Petzschner win doubles crown!
WNBA - Katie Smith struggled against her former Shock teammates, but Crystal Langhorne and the Mystics still sent Tulsa to its 10th straight loss. Sky snap Dream's streak.Jackson powers Storm. Pondexter ejected in Liberty's loss to Mercury!
HORSE RACING - Kantharos steams to win in Bashford Manor. Engle takes J Lohr Speed Stake at Lake Placid. Chinchon wins UN Stakes at Monmouth. Haynesfield wins Belmont's Suburban. Cherokee Artist wins Belmont feature!
Mets. Hunter stifles ChiSox in Rangers' win. Braves move 15 games above .500 with win.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - Nowitzki, Mavs agree on 4 years, $80M. Cavs sell James on home, Bulls try pitch. Wade plans to make decision next week. Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire!
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27M. Sens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Blackhawks give D Scott 2-year contract. Avs ink Winnik, Quincey to 2-year deals. Panthers sign LW Higgins to 1-year deal. Isles reach deals with Ds Eaton, Jurcina. Pens sign former Thrashers LW Sterling!
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick survived rain and a flurry of late wrecks at Daytona to takes the checkered flag in the Coke Zero 400.
GOLF - With a four-shot lead going into the final round of the AT&T National, Justin Rose hopes for a better result after last week's collapse. Defending champ Kaymer leads French OpenCook cards another 66 for Montreal lead!
MMA - Brock Lesnar's sensational comeback win over Shane Carwin capped a night filled with memorable fights at UFC 116.
BOXING - According to promoter Bob Arum, all major items have been agreed to for a potential fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
SOCCER -WORLD CUP - Villa gives Spain 1-0 win over Paraguay. Maradona unsure about future after Germany!
YESTERDAY - Argentina 0 Germany 4 and Paraguay 0 Spain 1 !
NEXT MATCH - SEMI-FINALS - Tuesday - URGUAY vs. HOLLAND and Wednesday - GERMANY vs. SPAIN !
TENNIS - Serena cruises to fourth Wimbledon title. Nadal faces Berdych in Wimbledon final. Zvonareva loses singles, doubles finals. Melzer, Petzschner win doubles crown!
WNBA - Katie Smith struggled against her former Shock teammates, but Crystal Langhorne and the Mystics still sent Tulsa to its 10th straight loss. Sky snap Dream's streak.Jackson powers Storm. Pondexter ejected in Liberty's loss to Mercury!
HORSE RACING - Kantharos steams to win in Bashford Manor. Engle takes J Lohr Speed Stake at Lake Placid. Chinchon wins UN Stakes at Monmouth. Haynesfield wins Belmont's Suburban. Cherokee Artist wins Belmont feature!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/03/2010
MLB - Gibson beats Dodgers in managerial debut. Baker outduels Price as Twins beat Rays. Kotsay's hit lifts ChiSox past Rangers. Braves rally past Marlins 4-3 in 11. Ramirez still sidelined by bad hamstring. Tigers roll past M's without Cabrera.
Nava's hit lifts injury-depleted Red Sox. Gonzalez gets even, Jays top Yanks in 11.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - Celtics agree with Pierce on new deal. James to meet with Cavaliers, Bulls. Wade finishes second meeting with Bulls. Suns done with Amare, sign pair. Mavs make Nowitzki 'significant' offer. Bosh has discussions with Knicks, Bulls. Bulls talk to Boozer, Bosh and Lee next. Bucks re-sign Salmons for $40M, 5 years.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - When it comes to NHL free agency, one trend holds true: teams grossly overpay for players. Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27MSens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Teams Canada: Canadiens, Canucks in best shape heading into UFA day. Teams Canada: Canadiens, Canucks in best shape heading into UFA day
NASCAR - Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove a retro No. 3 to a Nationwide victory at Daytona, rewarding fans and honoring his dad. Harvick on pole after qualifying rainout.New team seeks fans' financial support.NASCAR considers changes to Chase format. The hole truth: Daytona facing more track problems! Days after the race, engineers decided a strip of pavement would be removed and reinforced with a concrete patch. The patch is about 6 feet wide and 18 feet long. Although officials believed it would hold up through Saturday night’s 400-mile race, they also scheduled a $20 million repaving that begins Monday.
GOLF - in Rose appears to have brushed off last week's collapse, shooting 64 on Friday to grab the lead at the AT&T National. Golden year-Every missed chance for Tiger Woods is a victory for Jack Nicklaus and his 18 major titles. Wargo, 67, shares
lead in Montreal. Former NHL star Oates caddying. Choi up 2 after 2 rounds of Farr Classic. Canizares up 1 on Kaymer at French Open.
MMA - Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin both made weight for their UFC 116 title fight. Now all that remains is the wait until bell time. Saturday, July 3 - UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, PPV.
BOXING - Young stars like Juan Manuel Lopez are setting up the featherweight division for a strong run. PATH of progress - Bob Arum sayd great progress has been made in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather talks.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Germany up to old tricks-A scouting report aided the Germans in 2006. Set to face Argentina again in the quarters, they vow to take the psych job a step further.
YESTERDAY - Holland 2 Brazil 1 and Uruguay 1(4) Ghana 1 (2) Uruguay wins on Penals 4-2!
TODAY - ARGENTINA vs. GERMANY at 10 AM EDT and PARAGUAY vs. SPAIN at 2:30 PM EDT
TENNIS - The final score hardly indicated the level of intensity in Rafael Nadal's semifinal win over Andy Murray. Nadal, Berdych reach Wimbledon finalSerena, surprising Zvonareva in final.
WNBA - Mystics G/F Katie Smith has rediscovered her shooting stroke, just in time to visit the Shock and her former teammates who made the move. Sat., 8 p.m. ET- More SatuRDAY GAMES - Storm streak into L.A. Dream out for revenge.
Pondexter, Liberty look to extend Mercury's misery.
HORSE RACING - Show on turf-Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will make his first start on turf Sunday when he runs in the Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs. I Want Revenge returns to action at Belmont Park.Rachel Alexandra arrives at Saratoga.
Nava's hit lifts injury-depleted Red Sox. Gonzalez gets even, Jays top Yanks in 11.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - Celtics agree with Pierce on new deal. James to meet with Cavaliers, Bulls. Wade finishes second meeting with Bulls. Suns done with Amare, sign pair. Mavs make Nowitzki 'significant' offer. Bosh has discussions with Knicks, Bulls. Bulls talk to Boozer, Bosh and Lee next. Bucks re-sign Salmons for $40M, 5 years.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - When it comes to NHL free agency, one trend holds true: teams grossly overpay for players. Pens commit $45M to Ds Michalek, Martin. Canucks sign D Hamhuis for 6 years, $27MSens sign Gonchar to 3-year, $16.5M deal. Teams Canada: Canadiens, Canucks in best shape heading into UFA day. Teams Canada: Canadiens, Canucks in best shape heading into UFA day
NASCAR - Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove a retro No. 3 to a Nationwide victory at Daytona, rewarding fans and honoring his dad. Harvick on pole after qualifying rainout.New team seeks fans' financial support.NASCAR considers changes to Chase format. The hole truth: Daytona facing more track problems! Days after the race, engineers decided a strip of pavement would be removed and reinforced with a concrete patch. The patch is about 6 feet wide and 18 feet long. Although officials believed it would hold up through Saturday night’s 400-mile race, they also scheduled a $20 million repaving that begins Monday.
GOLF - in Rose appears to have brushed off last week's collapse, shooting 64 on Friday to grab the lead at the AT&T National. Golden year-Every missed chance for Tiger Woods is a victory for Jack Nicklaus and his 18 major titles. Wargo, 67, shares
lead in Montreal. Former NHL star Oates caddying. Choi up 2 after 2 rounds of Farr Classic. Canizares up 1 on Kaymer at French Open.
MMA - Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin both made weight for their UFC 116 title fight. Now all that remains is the wait until bell time. Saturday, July 3 - UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, PPV.
BOXING - Young stars like Juan Manuel Lopez are setting up the featherweight division for a strong run. PATH of progress - Bob Arum sayd great progress has been made in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather talks.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Germany up to old tricks-A scouting report aided the Germans in 2006. Set to face Argentina again in the quarters, they vow to take the psych job a step further.
YESTERDAY - Holland 2 Brazil 1 and Uruguay 1(4) Ghana 1 (2) Uruguay wins on Penals 4-2!
TODAY - ARGENTINA vs. GERMANY at 10 AM EDT and PARAGUAY vs. SPAIN at 2:30 PM EDT
TENNIS - The final score hardly indicated the level of intensity in Rafael Nadal's semifinal win over Andy Murray. Nadal, Berdych reach Wimbledon finalSerena, surprising Zvonareva in final.
WNBA - Mystics G/F Katie Smith has rediscovered her shooting stroke, just in time to visit the Shock and her former teammates who made the move. Sat., 8 p.m. ET- More SatuRDAY GAMES - Storm streak into L.A. Dream out for revenge.
Pondexter, Liberty look to extend Mercury's misery.
HORSE RACING - Show on turf-Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will make his first start on turf Sunday when he runs in the Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs. I Want Revenge returns to action at Belmont Park.Rachel Alexandra arrives at Saratoga.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/02/2010
MLB - Arizona fires manager Hinch, GM Byrnes. Phillies 2B Utley out at least 8 weeks. Weaver, Angels beat Rangers 2-1, Rangers acquire C Molina from Giants. A-Rod, Sabathia lead Yankees past M's. Reds win again in extras, top Cubs in 10.
Aybar lifts Rays over Twins in 10th. Cahill wins seventh straight for A'.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Pitching a fit
Other teams can make a case for winning now. The Cavs can offer more money. But the Knicks and Nets get to pitch LeBron James first, and the free-agency playing field could tilt quickly. Nets and Knicks make pitch to James. Frye gets $30 million deal from Suns.
NFL - Black 'N' Blue Diamonds- The top teams series focuses on the NFC North, which boasts some classic rosters and one very surprising selection. NFL Films recently produced a series naming the 1969 Vikings one of the five best teams in
league history that didn’t win the Super Bowl. Did you know? The 1969 Vikings won the last NFL Championship in history. The NFL and AFL merged the year afterward, creating conference championships that fed into the Super Bowl.
NCAA FOOTBALL - With two BCS victories, it's no surprise that Boise State's Chris Petersen makes our list of the top non-Big Six coaches. Nebraska vs. Texas is among the 2010 matchups. Texas Tech's Tommy Tuberville thinks a revamped
Big 12 won't be around long. WAC to operate with 8 teams in 2011-12.
NASCAR - By cutting 50 miles off the Coke 400, NASCAR would show that one of Florida's treasures is in solidarity with another. Speeds hit 195 mph at slick Daytona! Jerry Cook, Jack Ingram, Dale Inman, Fred Lorenzen and T. Wayne Robertson are the newest nominees for NASCAR’s 2011 Hall of Fame class.
GOLF - Dynamic duo - CBS first televised a golf tournament in June 1951. Golf is so intertwined with CBS that Jim Nantz calls it part of the 'DNA of the network.' As the partnership turns 60, it's hard to think of one without the other! Tiger Woods was close to the leaders on Thursday at the AT&T National – until the last five holes. It's how the year has gone for him. Atwal tied for lead at AT&T National. Choi shoots 64, leads Farr Classic by 1Derksen cards 63, leads French Open by 3.
MMA - An otherworldly level of commitment has catapulted Shane Carwin to the brink of the UFC heavyweight championship. Saturday, July 3 UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, PPV.
BOXING - A gaggle of bright young stars like Juan Manuel Lopez (R) are setting up the featherweight division for a memorable run.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Style over substanceBoth Netherlands and Brazil put out strong sides for their quarter-final clash with Arjen Robben given a start for the Dutch and Robinho, Kaka and Luis Fabiano leading the line for Brazil. Best of the
best-The World Cup quarterfinals open with the Netherlands-Brazil showdown. One of the powers may have what it takes to win it all !
TODAY - JULY 2, 2010 - HOLLAND (Netherlands) vs. BRAZIL at 10 AM EDT and URUGUAY vs. GHANA at 2:30 PM EDT.
SATURDAY - JULY 3, 2010 - ARGENTINA vs. GERMANY at 10 AM EDT and PARAGUAY vs. PORTUGAL 2:30 PM EDT.
TENNIS - Andy Murray could become the first British man in 72 years to make the Wimbledon final. He just has to beat Rafa Nadal on Friday. Serena in third straight Wimbledon final.Zvonareva reaches first Grand Slam final. Roger Federer's Wimbledon loss may show his days of greatness are over.
WNBA - The Phoenix Mercury are struggling to defend their title, and even though MVP Diana Taurasi played, they lost to the Mystics 107-104, their sixth straight defeat. Marques leads DreamThompson sparks L.A.'s win. Sky take out Sun in
Chicago.
HORSE RACING - After being sidelined for longer than a year, former Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge is in the field for Saturday's Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. It Tiz wins Hollywood Park feature. Granted Tiger wins Belmont feature. Rachel's next start July 24 at Monmouth Park.
POKER - Only 18 left-Daniel Negreanu made it through to Day 3, but John Juanda would be the unfortunate bubble boy in the $25,000 Event 52?
Aybar lifts Rays over Twins in 10th. Cahill wins seventh straight for A'.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Pitching a fit
Other teams can make a case for winning now. The Cavs can offer more money. But the Knicks and Nets get to pitch LeBron James first, and the free-agency playing field could tilt quickly. Nets and Knicks make pitch to James. Frye gets $30 million deal from Suns.
NFL - Black 'N' Blue Diamonds- The top teams series focuses on the NFC North, which boasts some classic rosters and one very surprising selection. NFL Films recently produced a series naming the 1969 Vikings one of the five best teams in
league history that didn’t win the Super Bowl. Did you know? The 1969 Vikings won the last NFL Championship in history. The NFL and AFL merged the year afterward, creating conference championships that fed into the Super Bowl.
NCAA FOOTBALL - With two BCS victories, it's no surprise that Boise State's Chris Petersen makes our list of the top non-Big Six coaches. Nebraska vs. Texas is among the 2010 matchups. Texas Tech's Tommy Tuberville thinks a revamped
Big 12 won't be around long. WAC to operate with 8 teams in 2011-12.
NASCAR - By cutting 50 miles off the Coke 400, NASCAR would show that one of Florida's treasures is in solidarity with another. Speeds hit 195 mph at slick Daytona! Jerry Cook, Jack Ingram, Dale Inman, Fred Lorenzen and T. Wayne Robertson are the newest nominees for NASCAR’s 2011 Hall of Fame class.
GOLF - Dynamic duo - CBS first televised a golf tournament in June 1951. Golf is so intertwined with CBS that Jim Nantz calls it part of the 'DNA of the network.' As the partnership turns 60, it's hard to think of one without the other! Tiger Woods was close to the leaders on Thursday at the AT&T National – until the last five holes. It's how the year has gone for him. Atwal tied for lead at AT&T National. Choi shoots 64, leads Farr Classic by 1Derksen cards 63, leads French Open by 3.
MMA - An otherworldly level of commitment has catapulted Shane Carwin to the brink of the UFC heavyweight championship. Saturday, July 3 UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, PPV.
BOXING - A gaggle of bright young stars like Juan Manuel Lopez (R) are setting up the featherweight division for a memorable run.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP - Style over substanceBoth Netherlands and Brazil put out strong sides for their quarter-final clash with Arjen Robben given a start for the Dutch and Robinho, Kaka and Luis Fabiano leading the line for Brazil. Best of the
best-The World Cup quarterfinals open with the Netherlands-Brazil showdown. One of the powers may have what it takes to win it all !
TODAY - JULY 2, 2010 - HOLLAND (Netherlands) vs. BRAZIL at 10 AM EDT and URUGUAY vs. GHANA at 2:30 PM EDT.
SATURDAY - JULY 3, 2010 - ARGENTINA vs. GERMANY at 10 AM EDT and PARAGUAY vs. PORTUGAL 2:30 PM EDT.
TENNIS - Andy Murray could become the first British man in 72 years to make the Wimbledon final. He just has to beat Rafa Nadal on Friday. Serena in third straight Wimbledon final.Zvonareva reaches first Grand Slam final. Roger Federer's Wimbledon loss may show his days of greatness are over.
WNBA - The Phoenix Mercury are struggling to defend their title, and even though MVP Diana Taurasi played, they lost to the Mystics 107-104, their sixth straight defeat. Marques leads DreamThompson sparks L.A.'s win. Sky take out Sun in
Chicago.
HORSE RACING - After being sidelined for longer than a year, former Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge is in the field for Saturday's Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. It Tiz wins Hollywood Park feature. Granted Tiger wins Belmont feature. Rachel's next start July 24 at Monmouth Park.
POKER - Only 18 left-Daniel Negreanu made it through to Day 3, but John Juanda would be the unfortunate bubble boy in the $25,000 Event 52?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 07/01/2010
MLB - Guerrero's slam helps Rangers top Angels. Bruce's 2-run HR off Halladay lifts Reds. Dodgers'. Morneau, Slowey lead Twins past Tigers. Hernandez shuts out Yanks with 2-hitter. Rays score 6 in 8th, beat Red Sox. Richard's 10 Ks help Padres rout Rockies. Mets beat Marlins, avoid San Juan sweep.
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS - South Carolina honors College World Series…Gamecocks come from behind again to win CWS… GettyThe Gamecocks proved worthy of being the last College World Series champ at Rosenblatt Stadium.
NFL - Let's go campingFind out when Sean Payton's Saints and the other NFL teams report. 2010 NFL training camp schedules. In a little more than three weeks, NFL training camps will officially be underway with the opening of Cowboys practice in San Antonio on July 24. Appropriately, the season has its grand finish at the Cowboys Stadium with Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Extra incentiveNebraska vs. Texas is among the 2010 matchups with interesting storylines attached.
The countdown of the top teams in the nation hits No. 50 with Colorado, where Dan Hawkins is facing a must-win season.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - The NBA's most celebrated free-agent market is open. And one of the top stars already could be close to accepting a deal. Wade and James lead a rich crop of free agents. Out with the rumors, on to reality: Free agency is here. Which team wins over LeBron? Will Miami load up ... or lose Dwyane Wade? Global market-Convincing LeBron James to leave home won't be easy. The Nets will sell him the world. Cavs to hire Scott-Byron Scott will get a three-year contract to coach the Cavs. The Raptors have targeted potential
players in deals for Chris Bosh.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP 16 - Elia: Our best is still to come-Netherlands winger Eljero Elia believes that the Dutch are yet to hit top form ahead of Friday's quarter-final with Brazil in Port Elizabeth. Brazil legend Pele has launched a scathing new attack on Diego Maradona, blasting the Argentina coach for his "bizarre lifestyle".
NEXT MATCHES - FRIDAY JULY 2, 2010 - NETHERLANDS vs. BRAZIL at 10 AM EDT and URUGUAY vs.GHANA at 2:30 PM EDT!
NASCAR - It's been 46 races since Jeff Gordon's last win. What's holding him back? It hasn't been a stellar season for Roush Fenway Racing, particularly for Carl Edwards. Will he make the Chase? Nationwide Car Is Ready-Let's face it, the
new Nationwide Series cars set to debut Friday look hot. How long before we see something like them in the Cup series? Maybe soon.
GOLF - Tiger Woods is returning this week as the host and player at the AT&T National. Will he post his first tour victory in 2010? More AT&T National-Jim Furyk has put together a quietly impressive season and is sure to be one of the favorites at Aronomink.
TENNIS - Federer falls to Berdych 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Roger Federer missing his first Wimbledon final since 2002 suggests serious slippage. But denying that and failing to credit opponent Tomas Berdych says even more. Nadal tops former
nemesis Robin Soderling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-1. Novak Djokovic has no trouble with Yen-Hsun Lu, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Serena Williams is a heavy favorite to repeat as Wimbledon champion. But first she must get past Petra Kvitova in Thursday's
semis. Doubles trouble- The Williams sisters' Grand Slam streak came to an end in the quarterfinals.
MMA - What will happen when Brock Lesnar (L) meets Shane Carwin on Saturday night? Dave Meltzer breaks down the matchup.
BOXING - Promoter Bob Arum says that hurdles have been cleared in making a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.
WNBA - The Storm's Sue Bird received the most votes for the WNBA vs. USA game and will face teammate Lauren Jackson in this year's All-Star event.
HORSE RACING - Winning time? Winchester, the victor of June's Manhattan Handicap, enters the field of nine as the favorite to capture the United Nations Handicap on Saturday. Istishaary wins Belmont feature. 9 entered for United Nations Handicap. Rachel Alexandra arrives at Saratoga!
POKER - The Great Ivey Debate-Phil Ivey winning his eighth bracelet left us wondering about his place in poker history. Is he the greatest?
NCAA BASEBALL - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS - South Carolina honors College World Series…Gamecocks come from behind again to win CWS… GettyThe Gamecocks proved worthy of being the last College World Series champ at Rosenblatt Stadium.
NFL - Let's go campingFind out when Sean Payton's Saints and the other NFL teams report. 2010 NFL training camp schedules. In a little more than three weeks, NFL training camps will officially be underway with the opening of Cowboys practice in San Antonio on July 24. Appropriately, the season has its grand finish at the Cowboys Stadium with Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Extra incentiveNebraska vs. Texas is among the 2010 matchups with interesting storylines attached.
The countdown of the top teams in the nation hits No. 50 with Colorado, where Dan Hawkins is facing a must-win season.
WNBA - FREE AGENCY - The NBA's most celebrated free-agent market is open. And one of the top stars already could be close to accepting a deal. Wade and James lead a rich crop of free agents. Out with the rumors, on to reality: Free agency is here. Which team wins over LeBron? Will Miami load up ... or lose Dwyane Wade? Global market-Convincing LeBron James to leave home won't be easy. The Nets will sell him the world. Cavs to hire Scott-Byron Scott will get a three-year contract to coach the Cavs. The Raptors have targeted potential
players in deals for Chris Bosh.
SOCCER - WORLD CUP 16 - Elia: Our best is still to come-Netherlands winger Eljero Elia believes that the Dutch are yet to hit top form ahead of Friday's quarter-final with Brazil in Port Elizabeth. Brazil legend Pele has launched a scathing new attack on Diego Maradona, blasting the Argentina coach for his "bizarre lifestyle".
NEXT MATCHES - FRIDAY JULY 2, 2010 - NETHERLANDS vs. BRAZIL at 10 AM EDT and URUGUAY vs.GHANA at 2:30 PM EDT!
NASCAR - It's been 46 races since Jeff Gordon's last win. What's holding him back? It hasn't been a stellar season for Roush Fenway Racing, particularly for Carl Edwards. Will he make the Chase? Nationwide Car Is Ready-Let's face it, the
new Nationwide Series cars set to debut Friday look hot. How long before we see something like them in the Cup series? Maybe soon.
GOLF - Tiger Woods is returning this week as the host and player at the AT&T National. Will he post his first tour victory in 2010? More AT&T National-Jim Furyk has put together a quietly impressive season and is sure to be one of the favorites at Aronomink.
TENNIS - Federer falls to Berdych 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Roger Federer missing his first Wimbledon final since 2002 suggests serious slippage. But denying that and failing to credit opponent Tomas Berdych says even more. Nadal tops former
nemesis Robin Soderling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-1. Novak Djokovic has no trouble with Yen-Hsun Lu, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Serena Williams is a heavy favorite to repeat as Wimbledon champion. But first she must get past Petra Kvitova in Thursday's
semis. Doubles trouble- The Williams sisters' Grand Slam streak came to an end in the quarterfinals.
MMA - What will happen when Brock Lesnar (L) meets Shane Carwin on Saturday night? Dave Meltzer breaks down the matchup.
BOXING - Promoter Bob Arum says that hurdles have been cleared in making a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.
WNBA - The Storm's Sue Bird received the most votes for the WNBA vs. USA game and will face teammate Lauren Jackson in this year's All-Star event.
HORSE RACING - Winning time? Winchester, the victor of June's Manhattan Handicap, enters the field of nine as the favorite to capture the United Nations Handicap on Saturday. Istishaary wins Belmont feature. 9 entered for United Nations Handicap. Rachel Alexandra arrives at Saratoga!
POKER - The Great Ivey Debate-Phil Ivey winning his eighth bracelet left us wondering about his place in poker history. Is he the greatest?
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