MLB - Clemens pleads not guilty to lying. White Sox acquire Ramirez off waivers. Bruce leads Reds to walk-off win. Rays win at home. Kuroda takes no-no into 8th,
Dodgers winHeyward, Prado power Braves over Mets. Diamondbacks extend Padres' skid to 5. Astros' Happ 2-hits struggling Cards 3-0. RAYS and YANKEES still tied at 81-50 in AL EAST.
NFL - Polamalu's hair insured for $1 million. Clarett signs 1-year deal with UFL team. Steelers' QB situation remains unclear. NFL reviewing Suh face mask penalty. QB Campbell practices but may not play. Whisenhunt mum on Cards' starting QB. Del Rio: Jones-Drew has not had surgery. Childress: Jackson remains No. 2 QB.
Preseason Week 4 on THURSDAY!
CFL - Former CFL All-Star Tony Proudfoot continues to battle ALS while raising money to aid in research of the mysterious disease. Time for Roughriders to make some adjustments. Week 9 power rankingsThe Calgary Stampeders continue to hold theNo. 1 spot.
Next regular GAME: Friday Sept. 03, 2010 Montreal at BC at 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Johnson gets start at RB for No. 5 Texas. Oklahoma DT Taylor game-day decision. Alabama still awaiting ruling on Dareus. Buckeyes unsure what to expect in opener. Florida State begins life after Bowden. Gators' Brantley nottrying to be Tebow.
NCAA OPENING SEASON: THURSDAY SEPT. 02, 2010 wITH 18 SCHEDULED GAMES!
NBA - US survives test from Brazil, wins 70-68. After loss to US, Slovenia tops Croatia. Australia routs cold-shooting Germany. Iran earns first victory ever at worlds. Serbia bounces back to rip Jordan 112-69. APKevin Durant and Team USA
survived a last-second miss by Brazil, but now know the road to the world championship won't be smooth.
NHL - A mystery buyer is reportedly in negotiations to purchase the Coyotes from the NHL. Coyotes re-sign RW Stempniak for2 years. Rangers sign former Sabres RW Kennedy. Devils submit new Kovalchuk contract.
NASCAR - Blast From The PastFor the first time in 14 years, they'll fire up the engines and go racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Ryan McGee offers three words about the track's grand reopening: It's about time.Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart said it wouldn't bother them if they win a title without winning a race. Should it?Second-tier series?If you're not paying attention to the Nationwide Series, you're missing out.
GOLF - It's time for Michelle Wie's harsh critics to give her a break. Her victory in Canada proves once again her futureis extremely bright. Kuchar wins Barclays, takes FedEx lead.
MMA - Could Frankie Edgar's stand-up game lead an MMA style shift? Is Kenny Florian a choker? Questions abound after UFC 118.
BOXING - Giovani Segura recorded a career-changing victory Saturday night by knocking out previously unbeaten Ivan Calderon.
SOCCER - MLS - Bob Bradley, signed as the U.S. national team's coach for four more years, will hear more unfair criticism. Adidas and MLS ink new sponsorship deal. Braun scores in 13th as Chivas tops DC United. Montero's goals
boost Sounders past Fire 2-1. Wizards beat Galaxy 2-0 for 2 straight.
TENNIS - Roger Federer's 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 first-round U.S. Open win over Brian Dabul included a stunning between-the-legs winner. Venus Williams looked sharp after a two-month layoff, easily beating Roberta Vinci. No. 5 Soderling gets by
qualifier. Roddick cruises into next round. Davydenko moves on in three sets.
WNBA - Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings was named the league's top defensive player for the second straight year and fourth time overall. Catchings leads Fever past Liberty. Storm win first postseason round since '04. Mercury sweep Silver Stars in two games. Dream eliminate top-seeded Mystics in two.
HORSE RACING - National Pride takes $55,000 Spa feature. Champ Pegasus wins Del Mar Handicap. Pimlico to offer $5.5 million Preakness bonus.
POKER - On The Road To Recovery-Phil Laak is back on the tournament trail and recovering from his recent ATV accident, but before his fall, did he make it to Day 3 of the WSOP?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/29/2010
MLB - Ramirez expected to join White Sox. Braves win on walkoff HR after review. White Sox retire Thomas' No. 35.Phillies cap sweep of 1st-place. PadresAmid probe, Nova helps Yanks top ChiSox. Rays top Red Sox, keep pace with
Yankees. Hoffman earns 599th save, Brewers sweep. Nats keep Wainwright from 18th win. Dodgers' ownership hinges on agreements signed by Jamie McCourt and Frank McCourt, whose divorce trial begins today.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES - JAPAN beat Hawaii on Sunday to capture the Little League World Series championship.
NFL - Shanahan unsure on McNabb for opener. Big Ben to meet Goodell soon about ban. Jets LB Pace to miss opener due to foot. Raiders RB Bush to have thumb surgery. Farrior leaves game with head laceration. Bengals release injured WR
Bryant. Jets cut WR Coles but may bring him back. Clarett to learn UFL fate Monday. NFL Preseason Sunday - Steelers 34 Broncos 17. WEEK 4 Preseason - Thursday Sept 02, 2010.
CFL - NEXT GAME ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 03, 2010
NCAA FOOTBALL - Penn State starting QB still undecided. Gamecocks ready to end preseason drama. MTSU QB Kilgore to start vs. Minnesota. SMU finds new life with pass-happy Jones. Nebraska coach Pelini mum on starting QB. Tyler wins
USC starting RB job. Taylor sharp in No. 10 Hokies' scrimmage.
NBA - Durant, Love give US 2-0 start at worlds. Spain regroups from upset, rips Kiwis. Brazil wins, showdown with USnext. Argentina holds off Australia 74-72. Turkoglu pushes host Turkey past Russia. Kleiza helps Lithuania rally past
CanadaYi powers China by Ivory Coast at worlds. Germany defeats Serbia in 2OT. Kevin Durant scored 22 points as Team USA crushed Slovenia while rolling to its second straight victory in the world championships.
NHL - The Edmonton Oilers have signed young star Sam Gagner to a two-year contract worth a reported $4.55 million total. F MacArthur signs 1-year deal with Leafs.
NASCAR - Boris Said's long quest for a Nationwide victory is over, as he won a photo finish to take the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Montreal.
GOLF - Kuchar wins Barclays, takes FedEx lead. Wie wins Canadian Open for second title. Langer bests Price to win Boeing Classic. Top-ranked Uihlein wins US Amateur. Edoardo Molinari wins Johnnie Walker.
MMA - “Mayhem” vs. Sakuraba, Mousasi vs. Mizuno, Warren vs. Omigawa set for DREAM.16
BOXING - For those appalled at the fact Antonio Margarito will be fighting Nov. 13, here's a consolation prize: He's gonna get pummeled.
SOCCER - MLS - Capello urges Beckham to consider management. Braun's goal carries Chivas USA past DC United.
TENNIS - Nadal wants Open crown but not obsessed. Wozniacki eyes first major title at Open
WNBA - Katie Douglas and the Fever found their footing against the Liberty, winning 75-67 to force a deciding third game in their first-round series. Storm win first postseason round since '04. Mercury sweep Silver Stars in two games
HORSE RACING - Sunday silenceT-hey came to see the filly win, but instead the 23,347 at Saratoga saw Persistently win. Pegasus by a length in Del Mar Handicap.
Just Jenda outpaces Malibu Prayer at Monmouth.
Yankees. Hoffman earns 599th save, Brewers sweep. Nats keep Wainwright from 18th win. Dodgers' ownership hinges on agreements signed by Jamie McCourt and Frank McCourt, whose divorce trial begins today.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES - JAPAN beat Hawaii on Sunday to capture the Little League World Series championship.
NFL - Shanahan unsure on McNabb for opener. Big Ben to meet Goodell soon about ban. Jets LB Pace to miss opener due to foot. Raiders RB Bush to have thumb surgery. Farrior leaves game with head laceration. Bengals release injured WR
Bryant. Jets cut WR Coles but may bring him back. Clarett to learn UFL fate Monday. NFL Preseason Sunday - Steelers 34 Broncos 17. WEEK 4 Preseason - Thursday Sept 02, 2010.
CFL - NEXT GAME ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 03, 2010
NCAA FOOTBALL - Penn State starting QB still undecided. Gamecocks ready to end preseason drama. MTSU QB Kilgore to start vs. Minnesota. SMU finds new life with pass-happy Jones. Nebraska coach Pelini mum on starting QB. Tyler wins
USC starting RB job. Taylor sharp in No. 10 Hokies' scrimmage.
NBA - Durant, Love give US 2-0 start at worlds. Spain regroups from upset, rips Kiwis. Brazil wins, showdown with USnext. Argentina holds off Australia 74-72. Turkoglu pushes host Turkey past Russia. Kleiza helps Lithuania rally past
CanadaYi powers China by Ivory Coast at worlds. Germany defeats Serbia in 2OT. Kevin Durant scored 22 points as Team USA crushed Slovenia while rolling to its second straight victory in the world championships.
NHL - The Edmonton Oilers have signed young star Sam Gagner to a two-year contract worth a reported $4.55 million total. F MacArthur signs 1-year deal with Leafs.
NASCAR - Boris Said's long quest for a Nationwide victory is over, as he won a photo finish to take the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Montreal.
GOLF - Kuchar wins Barclays, takes FedEx lead. Wie wins Canadian Open for second title. Langer bests Price to win Boeing Classic. Top-ranked Uihlein wins US Amateur. Edoardo Molinari wins Johnnie Walker.
MMA - “Mayhem” vs. Sakuraba, Mousasi vs. Mizuno, Warren vs. Omigawa set for DREAM.16
BOXING - For those appalled at the fact Antonio Margarito will be fighting Nov. 13, here's a consolation prize: He's gonna get pummeled.
SOCCER - MLS - Capello urges Beckham to consider management. Braun's goal carries Chivas USA past DC United.
TENNIS - Nadal wants Open crown but not obsessed. Wozniacki eyes first major title at Open
WNBA - Katie Douglas and the Fever found their footing against the Liberty, winning 75-67 to force a deciding third game in their first-round series. Storm win first postseason round since '04. Mercury sweep Silver Stars in two games
HORSE RACING - Sunday silenceT-hey came to see the filly win, but instead the 23,347 at Saratoga saw Persistently win. Pegasus by a length in Del Mar Handicap.
Just Jenda outpaces Malibu Prayer at Monmouth.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/29/2010
MLB - Sabathia labors to MLB-best 18th victory. Rays stun BoSox on homer in 10th. Hudson Ks career-high 13 in Braves' win. Reds move struggling Volquez to bullpen. Twins' Blackburn, Fuentes 2-hit Mariners. Victorino powers Phillies by Padres 3-1.
Braden 4-hits Rangers as A's win 5-0. RAYS and YANKEES still tied in AL EAST.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES - Hawaii beat Texas on Saturday and will play Japan for the title on Sunday.
NFL - e star power of Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre give the NFC North the best group of QBs. But don't sleep on the NFC South. Favre throws for 187 yards, 2 INTs. Ravens WR Stallworth breaks foot. Raiders QB Campbell carted off field. Niners
NT Franklin signs $7M tender. Chiefs' Sheffield released from hospital. Spiller sparks Bills again, has 2 TDs. Stafford, Delhomme impress as Lions win. Flacco sharp running no-huddle offense.
SATURDAY PRESEASON SCORES: Browns 24 Lions 35, Bengals 20 Bills 25, Jaguars 19 Bucanners 13, Giants 10 Ravens 24, Cowboy 7 Texans 23, Titans 7 Panthers 15, Seahawks 13 Vikings 24, Cardinals 14 Bears 9, and 49'ers 28 Raiders 24.
TODAYS PRESEASON GAME: STEELERS 2-0 (Road: 1-0) at BRONCOS 0-2 (Home: 0-1) TV: FOX at 8:00pm ET
CFL - The Edmonton Eskimos scored their second victory of the season by rallying to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 17-14. Calgary QB Henry Burris threw two TD passes and ran one himself for another win over the B.C. Lions 48-35.
NCAA Football - Tyler lands USC's starting RB gig over Bradford. Illini starting CB Hawthorne to miss 3-6 weeks. Nebraska coach Pelini stays quiet on starting QB. Oregon names Thomas starting QB over Costa. BYU to implement Nelson, Heaps at QB.
NASCAR - The last time the Nationwide Series stopped at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Carl Edwards was doing backflips. What can we expect Sunday? Ambrose tops Nationwide qualifying in Montreal.
GOLF - Triple bogey dooms Woods at Barclays. Wie falls into tie with Shin in Canada. Laird builds 3-shot lead at Barclays. Langer leads Price at Champions event. Molinari leads brother at Johnnie Walker.
MMA - A boxer faces long odds in the UFC, but James Toney should have given a better effort to earn his pay against Randy Couture.
SATURDAY RESULTS: UFC 118, Boston: Mike Pierce def. Amilcar Alves,submission (armbar) 3:11 R3; Greg Soto def. Nick Osipzak, unanimous decision; Dan Miller def. John Salter, submission (anaconda choke), 1:13 R2; Nik Lentz def. Andre Winner, unanimous decision; Joe Lauzon def. Gabe Ruediger, submission (armbar), 2:01 R1; Nate Diaz def. Marcus Davis, submission (rear naked choke), 4:02 R3; Gray Maynard def. Kenny Florian, unanimous decision; Demian Maia def. Mario
Miranda, unanimous decision; Randy Couture def. James Toney, submission (arm triangle), 3:19 R1; UFC lightweight title: Frank Edgar def. B.J. Penn, unanimous
decision (Edgar retains title).
BOXING - For those appalled at the fact Antonio Margarito will be fighting Nov. 13, here's a consolation prize: He's gonna get pummeled.
SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry scored his first MLS goal in the second half of the Red Bulls' 2-0 victory over the Earthquakes on Saturday night. Montero's goals boost Sounders past Fire 2-1. Wizards beat Galaxy 2-0 for 2 straight. Rapids beat Dynamo 3-0. Mapp scores winner as Union beat Revolution. Toronto FC, Real Salt Lake play to 0-0 draw. FC Dallas draws Crew 0-0 to set road unbeaten…
TENNIS - Federer brings aboard Annacone as coach. Wozniacki, Stakhovsky Pilot Pen champs. Serena's foot-fault judge back at Open. Mahut fails to make US Open main draw.
WNBA - Sparks, advancing out of the opening round for the first time since their 2004 title by rolling in Game 2. Mercury sweep Silver Stars in two games in WEST Playoffs and Eastern Conference - Dream eliminate top-seeded Mystics in two. Liberty one up on Fever. Game 2: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET
HORSE RACING - It took a photograph to show Afleet Express had beaten Fly Down by a nose in Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Richard's Kid wins 2nd straight Pacific Classic. Teaks North edges Beau Choix at Monmouth!
POKER - Still Grinding …Phil Gordon and Andrew Feldman are joined by Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, who discusses his amazing WSOP.
Braden 4-hits Rangers as A's win 5-0. RAYS and YANKEES still tied in AL EAST.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES - Hawaii beat Texas on Saturday and will play Japan for the title on Sunday.
NFL - e star power of Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre give the NFC North the best group of QBs. But don't sleep on the NFC South. Favre throws for 187 yards, 2 INTs. Ravens WR Stallworth breaks foot. Raiders QB Campbell carted off field. Niners
NT Franklin signs $7M tender. Chiefs' Sheffield released from hospital. Spiller sparks Bills again, has 2 TDs. Stafford, Delhomme impress as Lions win. Flacco sharp running no-huddle offense.
SATURDAY PRESEASON SCORES: Browns 24 Lions 35, Bengals 20 Bills 25, Jaguars 19 Bucanners 13, Giants 10 Ravens 24, Cowboy 7 Texans 23, Titans 7 Panthers 15, Seahawks 13 Vikings 24, Cardinals 14 Bears 9, and 49'ers 28 Raiders 24.
TODAYS PRESEASON GAME: STEELERS 2-0 (Road: 1-0) at BRONCOS 0-2 (Home: 0-1) TV: FOX at 8:00pm ET
CFL - The Edmonton Eskimos scored their second victory of the season by rallying to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 17-14. Calgary QB Henry Burris threw two TD passes and ran one himself for another win over the B.C. Lions 48-35.
NCAA Football - Tyler lands USC's starting RB gig over Bradford. Illini starting CB Hawthorne to miss 3-6 weeks. Nebraska coach Pelini stays quiet on starting QB. Oregon names Thomas starting QB over Costa. BYU to implement Nelson, Heaps at QB.
NASCAR - The last time the Nationwide Series stopped at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Carl Edwards was doing backflips. What can we expect Sunday? Ambrose tops Nationwide qualifying in Montreal.
GOLF - Triple bogey dooms Woods at Barclays. Wie falls into tie with Shin in Canada. Laird builds 3-shot lead at Barclays. Langer leads Price at Champions event. Molinari leads brother at Johnnie Walker.
MMA - A boxer faces long odds in the UFC, but James Toney should have given a better effort to earn his pay against Randy Couture.
SATURDAY RESULTS: UFC 118, Boston: Mike Pierce def. Amilcar Alves,submission (armbar) 3:11 R3; Greg Soto def. Nick Osipzak, unanimous decision; Dan Miller def. John Salter, submission (anaconda choke), 1:13 R2; Nik Lentz def. Andre Winner, unanimous decision; Joe Lauzon def. Gabe Ruediger, submission (armbar), 2:01 R1; Nate Diaz def. Marcus Davis, submission (rear naked choke), 4:02 R3; Gray Maynard def. Kenny Florian, unanimous decision; Demian Maia def. Mario
Miranda, unanimous decision; Randy Couture def. James Toney, submission (arm triangle), 3:19 R1; UFC lightweight title: Frank Edgar def. B.J. Penn, unanimous
decision (Edgar retains title).
BOXING - For those appalled at the fact Antonio Margarito will be fighting Nov. 13, here's a consolation prize: He's gonna get pummeled.
SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry scored his first MLS goal in the second half of the Red Bulls' 2-0 victory over the Earthquakes on Saturday night. Montero's goals boost Sounders past Fire 2-1. Wizards beat Galaxy 2-0 for 2 straight. Rapids beat Dynamo 3-0. Mapp scores winner as Union beat Revolution. Toronto FC, Real Salt Lake play to 0-0 draw. FC Dallas draws Crew 0-0 to set road unbeaten…
TENNIS - Federer brings aboard Annacone as coach. Wozniacki, Stakhovsky Pilot Pen champs. Serena's foot-fault judge back at Open. Mahut fails to make US Open main draw.
WNBA - Sparks, advancing out of the opening round for the first time since their 2004 title by rolling in Game 2. Mercury sweep Silver Stars in two games in WEST Playoffs and Eastern Conference - Dream eliminate top-seeded Mystics in two. Liberty one up on Fever. Game 2: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET
HORSE RACING - It took a photograph to show Afleet Express had beaten Fly Down by a nose in Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Richard's Kid wins 2nd straight Pacific Classic. Teaks North edges Beau Choix at Monmouth!
POKER - Still Grinding …Phil Gordon and Andrew Feldman are joined by Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, who discusses his amazing WSOP.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/27/2010
MLB - Pujols hits 400th, Nats top Cards in 13. Clemens' arraignment slated for Monday. Astros complete 4-game sweep ofPhillies. wins beat struggling Lee, avoid sweep. Dodgers 2-hit Brewers to finish sweep. Anxious Nats await Strasburg
MRI results. Mets SS Reyes leaves with oblique strain. Kennedy Ks 12, Arizona beats Padres 11-5. Rays and Yankees tied.
Little League - World Series - Hawaii defeats Georgia 7-4, Texas 7 Washington 5 and Texas advances to U.S. Title game.Texas against winner of Hawaii vs Georgia. Japan vs Chinese Taipel on Saturday and LWS Championship game on Sunday.
NFL - Addai, Brackett injured, Rodgers sharp | WatchBradford sharp in first start for Rams. Thursday night GAMES: Rams 36 Patriots 35 and Packers 59 Colts 24. The Packers and Colts gave the Lambeau faithful everything they could want in an August clash and more. The teams combined for 819 yards and 83 points in Green Bay's 59-24 routBradford good, Pats defense bad in Rams 36-35 win
CFL - Calgary could be - no, should be - 9-1 when they wake up on the morning of Sept. 11, which would equal its beststart since 1996. TONIGHT: BC at CALGARY!
NCAA FOOTBALL - UNC football probes academic infractions. BYU could stay in Mountain WestUSC stripped of 2004 Rice Trophy.After Lane Kiffin's shocking departure for USC, Tennessee hired Derek Dooley to rebuild the Vols' program.
NBA - US 'B Team' aims to win title at worlds. defeats Greece 87-59 in final tuneup.
NHL - Stars' Grossman gets 2-year, $3.25M deal. Canucks sign F Torres to 1-year contractKings, D Mitchell agree to2-year deal.Lightning re-sign Downie to 2-year deal.
NASCAR - Mark Martin hasn't matched last year's success. Dale Earnhardt Jr. consistently underachieves. Which is worse?Death valley-Eight spectators died watching the California 200, casting a shadow on the sport of off-road racing.
GOLF - Days after the end of his marriage, Tiger Woods played his best round of 2010 to nab a share of the Barclays lead. What next? Michelle Wie's second hole-in-one as a professional fueled a 7-under 65 at the Canadian Women's Open.
MMA - Frankie "The Answer" Edgar holds UFC gold, yet he still faces plenty of questions about whether he's the real deal.
BOXING - Allowing Antonio Margarito to fight is a disgusting reward for a boxer who should be punished for his role inthe sport's biggest sin. Saturday, August 28, 2010Atlantic City, N.J. (gofightlive.tv)Chazz Witherspoon (26-2-0, 18 KOs) vs. Livin Castillo (16-8-0, 10 KOs)10 Rounds - Heavyweight Division-Buenos Aires, Argentina Marcos Maidana (28-1-0, 27 KOs) vs. DeMarcus Corley (37-13-1, 22 KOs)
12 Rounds - Jr. Welterweight DivisionGuaynabo, Puerto Rico (Integrated Sports PPV)Ivan Calderon (34-0-1, 6 KOs) vs. Giovani Segura (24-1-1, 20 KOs)12 Rounds - Jr. Flyweight Division
SOCCER - MLS - Cardozo leads Monterrey past Sounders, 2-0.Cruz Azul rallies for 5-4 win over Salt Lake.
TENNIS - The U.S. Open draw puts world No. 2 Roger Federer (far left) and No. 1 Rafael Nadal on the path to a dreamfinal matchup.
WNBA - Defending champ Phoenix came limping into the playoffs but thanks to 32 points from Candace Dupree (No. 4), theMercury easily dominated the Silver Stars. Streaking Liberty top Fever. Friday: WASHINGTON AT ATLANTA.
HORSE RACING - Four-year-old Rachel Alexandra is the 2-5 favorite for Sunday's Personal Ensign Invitational at Saratoga,but the filly faces a horse who's won six straight races. Connagher wins feature at Del Mar.
POKER - Andrew Frankenberger battled through a tough final table to win his first World Poker Tour title and $750,000in prize money at the 2010 Legends of Poker.
MRI results. Mets SS Reyes leaves with oblique strain. Kennedy Ks 12, Arizona beats Padres 11-5. Rays and Yankees tied.
Little League - World Series - Hawaii defeats Georgia 7-4, Texas 7 Washington 5 and Texas advances to U.S. Title game.Texas against winner of Hawaii vs Georgia. Japan vs Chinese Taipel on Saturday and LWS Championship game on Sunday.
NFL - Addai, Brackett injured, Rodgers sharp | WatchBradford sharp in first start for Rams. Thursday night GAMES: Rams 36 Patriots 35 and Packers 59 Colts 24. The Packers and Colts gave the Lambeau faithful everything they could want in an August clash and more. The teams combined for 819 yards and 83 points in Green Bay's 59-24 routBradford good, Pats defense bad in Rams 36-35 win
CFL - Calgary could be - no, should be - 9-1 when they wake up on the morning of Sept. 11, which would equal its beststart since 1996. TONIGHT: BC at CALGARY!
NCAA FOOTBALL - UNC football probes academic infractions. BYU could stay in Mountain WestUSC stripped of 2004 Rice Trophy.After Lane Kiffin's shocking departure for USC, Tennessee hired Derek Dooley to rebuild the Vols' program.
NBA - US 'B Team' aims to win title at worlds. defeats Greece 87-59 in final tuneup.
NHL - Stars' Grossman gets 2-year, $3.25M deal. Canucks sign F Torres to 1-year contractKings, D Mitchell agree to2-year deal.Lightning re-sign Downie to 2-year deal.
NASCAR - Mark Martin hasn't matched last year's success. Dale Earnhardt Jr. consistently underachieves. Which is worse?Death valley-Eight spectators died watching the California 200, casting a shadow on the sport of off-road racing.
GOLF - Days after the end of his marriage, Tiger Woods played his best round of 2010 to nab a share of the Barclays lead. What next? Michelle Wie's second hole-in-one as a professional fueled a 7-under 65 at the Canadian Women's Open.
MMA - Frankie "The Answer" Edgar holds UFC gold, yet he still faces plenty of questions about whether he's the real deal.
BOXING - Allowing Antonio Margarito to fight is a disgusting reward for a boxer who should be punished for his role inthe sport's biggest sin. Saturday, August 28, 2010Atlantic City, N.J. (gofightlive.tv)Chazz Witherspoon (26-2-0, 18 KOs) vs. Livin Castillo (16-8-0, 10 KOs)10 Rounds - Heavyweight Division-Buenos Aires, Argentina Marcos Maidana (28-1-0, 27 KOs) vs. DeMarcus Corley (37-13-1, 22 KOs)
12 Rounds - Jr. Welterweight DivisionGuaynabo, Puerto Rico (Integrated Sports PPV)Ivan Calderon (34-0-1, 6 KOs) vs. Giovani Segura (24-1-1, 20 KOs)12 Rounds - Jr. Flyweight Division
SOCCER - MLS - Cardozo leads Monterrey past Sounders, 2-0.Cruz Azul rallies for 5-4 win over Salt Lake.
TENNIS - The U.S. Open draw puts world No. 2 Roger Federer (far left) and No. 1 Rafael Nadal on the path to a dreamfinal matchup.
WNBA - Defending champ Phoenix came limping into the playoffs but thanks to 32 points from Candace Dupree (No. 4), theMercury easily dominated the Silver Stars. Streaking Liberty top Fever. Friday: WASHINGTON AT ATLANTA.
HORSE RACING - Four-year-old Rachel Alexandra is the 2-5 favorite for Sunday's Personal Ensign Invitational at Saratoga,but the filly faces a horse who's won six straight races. Connagher wins feature at Del Mar.
POKER - Andrew Frankenberger battled through a tough final table to win his first World Poker Tour title and $750,000in prize money at the 2010 Legends of Poker.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/26/2010
MLB - Yankees lose to Blue Jays 6-3 and Rays lose to Angels 12-3 and the two remain tied at 78-49 for lead in AL East.Braves blow nine-run lead on Rockies. Reds blow 9-run lead, beat Giants in 12. Astros' Happ beats Halladay, former team.Guerrero, Hamilton homers lift Rangers. Pirates deal Cards another damaging loss. Strasburg to have second MRI on forearm.Padres extend West lead to 6 1/2 games. Amid waiver reports, Manny ends slump.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES 2010 - Texas, Washington, Hawaii and Georgia vie for the U.S. final on Thursday.
NFL - TODAYS Preseason Games - RAMS (1-1) at PATRIOTS (2-0) at 7:30 PM EDT and COLTS (0-2) at PACKERS (1-1) 8 PM EDT.
CFL - A Sherwood Park businessman donate $250 for each win during the remainder of the Eskimos season to a local children's hospital. Next Season Games on Friday!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Boise State QB Kellen Moore should be right in the thick of what looks like a wide-open Heisman race.Gators' Meyer concerned as opener nears. Ohio State to be led by 6 captains. San Jose State tabs La Secla starting QB.
Sooners' Finch likely to miss 6-8 weeks. Georgia QB Murray overcomes jitters.
NBA - US defeats Greece 87-59 in final tuneup. Who needs Kobe Bryant and LeBron James? Team USA looks ready to roll into the world championships as the favorite.
NHL - Canucks sign F Torres to 1-year contractLightning re-sign 20-goal scorer DownieKings, D Mitchell agree to 2-year deal. Preds sign Hornqvist for 3 years, $9.25M. Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal. Penguins sign former Flyers F
Asham.
NASCAR - The odd couple-Jeff Gordon is losing Dupont as a primary sponsor. IsWal-Mart a good fit? On the ropes-Right now,Jimmie Johnson isn't looking like the four-time defending champ.
GOLF - Doc hid suicide note to spare Blasbergs. The top amateurs are having a tough time this week. Is Chambers Bay too demanding for USGA events?
MMA - B.J. Penn gets more attention for his failures than success. It's the main motivation behind his drive for his third UFC title.
BOXING - Mikkel Kessler might be smiling, but Super Six promoters were left scrambling after he pulled out of the tournament on Wednesday.
SOCCER - MLS - Javier Orozco scored four goals, including three in the final 15 minutes, to help Cruz Azul edge Real Salt Lake in the CONCACAF Champions League. Cardozo leads Monterrey past Sounders, 2-0.
TENNIS - Maria Sharapova hasn't won a grand slam since 2009, but the 2006 U.S. Open champion says she's ready for another. Wozniacki cruises to win at Pilot Pen.Wozniacki seeded No. 1 for US Open.
WNBA - Soaring Angel-Atlanta forward Angel McCoughtry scored 28 as the Dream served up a warning to the No. 1-seeded Mystics with a win 95-90 in Game 1 of their East series. Storm strike first, crush Sparks 79-66. Thursdays Games: Fever-
Liberty: Indy poised to make deep run, 7 ET. Silver Stars-Mercury: Phoenix needs boost, 9 ET
HORSE RACING - Liberian Freighter wins feature at Del Mar. Delta Downs increases Jackpot purse to $1 Million. Stormy's Majesty wins Albany Stakes.
POKER - Welcome Back- After a brief hiatus, the tournament circuit is back in action and the final six at WPT Legends, including Andy Frankenberger, are all looking to secure a solid six-figure score.
LITTLE LEAGUE - WORLD SERIES 2010 - Texas, Washington, Hawaii and Georgia vie for the U.S. final on Thursday.
NFL - TODAYS Preseason Games - RAMS (1-1) at PATRIOTS (2-0) at 7:30 PM EDT and COLTS (0-2) at PACKERS (1-1) 8 PM EDT.
CFL - A Sherwood Park businessman donate $250 for each win during the remainder of the Eskimos season to a local children's hospital. Next Season Games on Friday!
NCAA FOOTBALL - Boise State QB Kellen Moore should be right in the thick of what looks like a wide-open Heisman race.Gators' Meyer concerned as opener nears. Ohio State to be led by 6 captains. San Jose State tabs La Secla starting QB.
Sooners' Finch likely to miss 6-8 weeks. Georgia QB Murray overcomes jitters.
NBA - US defeats Greece 87-59 in final tuneup. Who needs Kobe Bryant and LeBron James? Team USA looks ready to roll into the world championships as the favorite.
NHL - Canucks sign F Torres to 1-year contractLightning re-sign 20-goal scorer DownieKings, D Mitchell agree to 2-year deal. Preds sign Hornqvist for 3 years, $9.25M. Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal. Penguins sign former Flyers F
Asham.
NASCAR - The odd couple-Jeff Gordon is losing Dupont as a primary sponsor. IsWal-Mart a good fit? On the ropes-Right now,Jimmie Johnson isn't looking like the four-time defending champ.
GOLF - Doc hid suicide note to spare Blasbergs. The top amateurs are having a tough time this week. Is Chambers Bay too demanding for USGA events?
MMA - B.J. Penn gets more attention for his failures than success. It's the main motivation behind his drive for his third UFC title.
BOXING - Mikkel Kessler might be smiling, but Super Six promoters were left scrambling after he pulled out of the tournament on Wednesday.
SOCCER - MLS - Javier Orozco scored four goals, including three in the final 15 minutes, to help Cruz Azul edge Real Salt Lake in the CONCACAF Champions League. Cardozo leads Monterrey past Sounders, 2-0.
TENNIS - Maria Sharapova hasn't won a grand slam since 2009, but the 2006 U.S. Open champion says she's ready for another. Wozniacki cruises to win at Pilot Pen.Wozniacki seeded No. 1 for US Open.
WNBA - Soaring Angel-Atlanta forward Angel McCoughtry scored 28 as the Dream served up a warning to the No. 1-seeded Mystics with a win 95-90 in Game 1 of their East series. Storm strike first, crush Sparks 79-66. Thursdays Games: Fever-
Liberty: Indy poised to make deep run, 7 ET. Silver Stars-Mercury: Phoenix needs boost, 9 ET
HORSE RACING - Liberian Freighter wins feature at Del Mar. Delta Downs increases Jackpot purse to $1 Million. Stormy's Majesty wins Albany Stakes.
POKER - Welcome Back- After a brief hiatus, the tournament circuit is back in action and the final six at WPT Legends, including Andy Frankenberger, are all looking to secure a solid six-figure score.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/25/2010
MLB - Tigers' Damon nixes return to Red Sox. Phillies lose in 16 as Oswalt plays LF. Nats put RHP Strasburg on DL. Seasonover? Manny says no word on waiver wire. Yankees hit 5 home runs, beat Jays 11-5. Longoria helps Rays stay tied atop
East. Young, Hamilton lead Rangers past Twins. Padres tie 2009 win total, blank Arizona.
NFL - Vikings WR Rice out after hip surgeryJets C Mangold gets 7 years, up to $55M. NFL fines Ochocinco for timing of tweets, McNabb to miss game with sprained ankle. Sanchez to wear knee brace from now on. Cowher: Big Ben finally showing maturity. Rams' Bradford to play at least 1st half. Raiders RB McFadden returns to practice
CFL - Although no one has asked him, Hall of Famer and ex-Eskimos great Warren Moon just might consider the GM's job in Edmonton. Alouettes quarterback was released from hospital and is recovering from a bruised sternum suffered in last
week's game. Calgary Stampeders star running back Joffrey Reynolds is making his way up the league's all-time rushing list.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Bowden says he was 'pushed out' by FSU. Buckeyes pay Buffs $1.4M to visit in '11. Big Ten struggles with impending changes. USC transfer Corp wins Richmond QB jo. Holbrook named New Mexico's starting QB.
NBA - Rajon Rondo has withdrawn from Team USA, giving the U.S. its 12-man roster for the tournament. Blake Griffin has
yet to play a single official NBA game. But already he ranks among the league's leading power forwards
NHL - Preds sign Hornqvist for 3 years, $9.25M. 3-time Stanley Cup winner Ward retires.Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-yeardeal. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Red Wings agree to 2-year deal with F Abdelkader.
NASCAR - Love him or hate him, which it seems most fans do, Kyle Busch is wildly entertaining. And don't you tune in to be entertained? On the ropesThey lead the Cup Series in wins, but neither Jimmie Johnson nor Denny Hamlin is in
championship form.
GOLF - Ruling in Blasberg caseA Nevada coroner has ruled that Erica Blasberg's death in May was a suicide. There is a chance players may have to hit every tour stop once in four years. That means Tiger and Phil in places they've never seen.
MMA - Team Nogueira topped Texas favorites at Strikeforce's Houston card
BOXING - A to Z: The Ring's best-Jack Johnson's fame may overshadow his ability as a fighter and his impact on the sport of boxing.
SOCCER - MLS - Allsopp's goals end United's 5-game losing streak. San Jose beat LA Galaxy 1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - Wozniacki seeded No. 1 for US Open. Stosur struggles, advances at Pilot Pen. Serena to return next month in Tokyo. Wozniacki wins rain-delayed Rogers Cup.
WNBA - Top turnaround- Two years after Washington's team president gave the franchise a searing assessment, the Mystics enter the playoffs as the East's top seed for the first time. PLAYOFFS TONIGHT- ATLANTA at WASHINGTON 7 PM EDT and LOS ANGELES at SEATTLE 11 PM EDT.
HORSE RACING - Saratoga: Meese Rocks, Hilda's Passion shine-Monmouth: Love That Dance wins Sunday feature.
POKER - Final Table Training-e've got Elky and the November Nine chip leader, what more could you want? Check out this week's ESPN Inside Deal.
East. Young, Hamilton lead Rangers past Twins. Padres tie 2009 win total, blank Arizona.
NFL - Vikings WR Rice out after hip surgeryJets C Mangold gets 7 years, up to $55M. NFL fines Ochocinco for timing of tweets, McNabb to miss game with sprained ankle. Sanchez to wear knee brace from now on. Cowher: Big Ben finally showing maturity. Rams' Bradford to play at least 1st half. Raiders RB McFadden returns to practice
CFL - Although no one has asked him, Hall of Famer and ex-Eskimos great Warren Moon just might consider the GM's job in Edmonton. Alouettes quarterback was released from hospital and is recovering from a bruised sternum suffered in last
week's game. Calgary Stampeders star running back Joffrey Reynolds is making his way up the league's all-time rushing list.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Bowden says he was 'pushed out' by FSU. Buckeyes pay Buffs $1.4M to visit in '11. Big Ten struggles with impending changes. USC transfer Corp wins Richmond QB jo. Holbrook named New Mexico's starting QB.
NBA - Rajon Rondo has withdrawn from Team USA, giving the U.S. its 12-man roster for the tournament. Blake Griffin has
yet to play a single official NBA game. But already he ranks among the league's leading power forwards
NHL - Preds sign Hornqvist for 3 years, $9.25M. 3-time Stanley Cup winner Ward retires.Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-yeardeal. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Red Wings agree to 2-year deal with F Abdelkader.
NASCAR - Love him or hate him, which it seems most fans do, Kyle Busch is wildly entertaining. And don't you tune in to be entertained? On the ropesThey lead the Cup Series in wins, but neither Jimmie Johnson nor Denny Hamlin is in
championship form.
GOLF - Ruling in Blasberg caseA Nevada coroner has ruled that Erica Blasberg's death in May was a suicide. There is a chance players may have to hit every tour stop once in four years. That means Tiger and Phil in places they've never seen.
MMA - Team Nogueira topped Texas favorites at Strikeforce's Houston card
BOXING - A to Z: The Ring's best-Jack Johnson's fame may overshadow his ability as a fighter and his impact on the sport of boxing.
SOCCER - MLS - Allsopp's goals end United's 5-game losing streak. San Jose beat LA Galaxy 1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - Wozniacki seeded No. 1 for US Open. Stosur struggles, advances at Pilot Pen. Serena to return next month in Tokyo. Wozniacki wins rain-delayed Rogers Cup.
WNBA - Top turnaround- Two years after Washington's team president gave the franchise a searing assessment, the Mystics enter the playoffs as the East's top seed for the first time. PLAYOFFS TONIGHT- ATLANTA at WASHINGTON 7 PM EDT and LOS ANGELES at SEATTLE 11 PM EDT.
HORSE RACING - Saratoga: Meese Rocks, Hilda's Passion shine-Monmouth: Love That Dance wins Sunday feature.
POKER - Final Table Training-e've got Elky and the November Nine chip leader, what more could you want? Check out this week's ESPN Inside Deal.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/24/2010
MLB - The Dodgers' Manny Ramirez soon will be placed on waivers and likely change teams before September. Who wants him? Nats' Strasburg headed to DL again. Mauer ends Rangers' no-hit bid in 9th. Judge in Clemens case issues gag order. Bautista's 40th HR lifts Jays by Yankees. A-Rod expects to be ready next week. Rays top Angels, move into 1st-place tiewith Yankees. Myers beats former team, cools Phillies. Pujols triple shy of cycle as Cards roll.
NFL - Monday Night Preseason - Titans 24 Cardinals 10. Week 3 of Preseaon begins Thursday August 26, 2010. Manning practices, plans to face Ravens. Brady: I hate Jets, won't watch show. Panthers QB Clausen sits with toe problem.
Shanahan mum on meeting with Haynesworth. Jets, C Mangold close on extension. Clarett seeks OK to travel to UFL tryout. Rams' Bradford gets first start Thursday. Cowboys WR Bryant ruled out for Saturday.
CFL - Next Game - Friday, August 27, 2010 with BC at Calgary at 10:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nick Saban has Alabama in full swing, but can the Tide repeat as national champs? Broken promises-Bobby Bowden says he was forced out and lied to by FSU. Jakes named Western Kentucky starting QB. Potts wins Texas Tech
starting QB job. Simms ahead of Bray in Vols QB race.
NBA - Jordan-owned Bobcats sign Kwame Brown. Durant sparks US to 86-85 win over Spain. Spain PG Calderon out of worlds with leg injury.
NHL - Don't expect any ground breaking news to come out of the World Hockey Summit in Toronto with recycled debates.Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal.
Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - On the ropes-Right now, Jimmie Johnson isn't looking like the four-time defending champ. No Sprint Cup driver has ever made up 100 points with two races to go to make the Chase. That's great news for bubble boy Clint Bowyer.
GOLF - As long suspected, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren couldn't patch up their marriage. Maybe now Tiger can fix his golf game. India celebrates Atwal's victory. Funk wins second Tradition in 3 years. Miyazato wins Safeway, reclaims No. 1.
MMA - While everyone else gets caught up in the "boxing vs. MMA" hype, Randy Couture views James Toney as just another foe.
BOXING - "Sugar" Ray Leonard is long gone from the ring, but his pugilistic influence will be felt in an upcoming film.
SOCCER - MLS - Peter Vermes moved from the front office to the bench, but the K.C. coach still has a clear vision of how to transform the Wizards into a title contender. Allsopp's goals end United's 5-game losing. San Jose beat LA Galaxy
1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - Bethanie Mattek-Sands is known for her tattoos and blog, but her Fed Cup performance shows why she is worthy of just as much attention on the court. Nadal edges Federer for top US Open seed.Serena to return next month in TokyoWozniacki wins rain-delayed Rogers Cup.
WNBA - Reigning league MVP Diana Taurasi, who had considered taking a year off from the WNBA, signed a multiyear contract to stay with Phoenix. Mystics secure East's top seeding with victory.Liberty's OT win secures home-court vs. Fever
HORSE RACING - Meese Rocks, Hilda's Passion win at Saratoga.Sweet August Moon wins Rancho Bernardo at Delmar. Love That Dance wins Monmouth featureIt's Tea Time wins $150,000 Lake Placid.
POKER - Billy Kopp was involved in one of the most brutal hands of the 2009 WSOP and believes that he's finally over his beat.
NFL - Monday Night Preseason - Titans 24 Cardinals 10. Week 3 of Preseaon begins Thursday August 26, 2010. Manning practices, plans to face Ravens. Brady: I hate Jets, won't watch show. Panthers QB Clausen sits with toe problem.
Shanahan mum on meeting with Haynesworth. Jets, C Mangold close on extension. Clarett seeks OK to travel to UFL tryout. Rams' Bradford gets first start Thursday. Cowboys WR Bryant ruled out for Saturday.
CFL - Next Game - Friday, August 27, 2010 with BC at Calgary at 10:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Nick Saban has Alabama in full swing, but can the Tide repeat as national champs? Broken promises-Bobby Bowden says he was forced out and lied to by FSU. Jakes named Western Kentucky starting QB. Potts wins Texas Tech
starting QB job. Simms ahead of Bray in Vols QB race.
NBA - Jordan-owned Bobcats sign Kwame Brown. Durant sparks US to 86-85 win over Spain. Spain PG Calderon out of worlds with leg injury.
NHL - Don't expect any ground breaking news to come out of the World Hockey Summit in Toronto with recycled debates.Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal.
Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - On the ropes-Right now, Jimmie Johnson isn't looking like the four-time defending champ. No Sprint Cup driver has ever made up 100 points with two races to go to make the Chase. That's great news for bubble boy Clint Bowyer.
GOLF - As long suspected, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren couldn't patch up their marriage. Maybe now Tiger can fix his golf game. India celebrates Atwal's victory. Funk wins second Tradition in 3 years. Miyazato wins Safeway, reclaims No. 1.
MMA - While everyone else gets caught up in the "boxing vs. MMA" hype, Randy Couture views James Toney as just another foe.
BOXING - "Sugar" Ray Leonard is long gone from the ring, but his pugilistic influence will be felt in an upcoming film.
SOCCER - MLS - Peter Vermes moved from the front office to the bench, but the K.C. coach still has a clear vision of how to transform the Wizards into a title contender. Allsopp's goals end United's 5-game losing. San Jose beat LA Galaxy
1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - Bethanie Mattek-Sands is known for her tattoos and blog, but her Fed Cup performance shows why she is worthy of just as much attention on the court. Nadal edges Federer for top US Open seed.Serena to return next month in TokyoWozniacki wins rain-delayed Rogers Cup.
WNBA - Reigning league MVP Diana Taurasi, who had considered taking a year off from the WNBA, signed a multiyear contract to stay with Phoenix. Mystics secure East's top seeding with victory.Liberty's OT win secures home-court vs. Fever
HORSE RACING - Meese Rocks, Hilda's Passion win at Saratoga.Sweet August Moon wins Rancho Bernardo at Delmar. Love That Dance wins Monmouth featureIt's Tea Time wins $150,000 Lake Placid.
POKER - Billy Kopp was involved in one of the most brutal hands of the 2009 WSOP and believes that he's finally over his beat.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/23/2010
MLB - Former Cubs great Ryne Sandberg is the favorite to replace Lou Piniella one year after his HOF induction. Cubs routed in Piniella's final game. Scully to return to Dodgers next season. Nationals await Strasburg's MRI results. Surging
Twins blank Angels, up lead to 5. Garcia 3-hits Giants, Cardinals roll 9-0. Cano, CC power Yanks over M's 10-0. Votto helps Arroyo notch 100th victory. Garza outpitches Braden as Rays top A's.
NFL - Favre plays 1 series in preseason debut. Haynesworth, Shanahan continue feud. Bucs QB Freeman expects to play opener.Bradford could start with Feeley injured. Giants expect starters back this week. Orton takes control of Broncos offense.Kubiak concerned about Texans' defense. Seahawks sign WR Brandon Jones. Sunday Preseason Game: 49'ers 15 Vikings 10. Monday Night Preseason: Cardinals (1-0) at Titans (0-1) 8:30 PM EDT.
CFL - Calvillo released-The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was released Saturday, now recovering from a bruised sternum from last Thursday's Bombers-Als game. Stamps, Esks fined for brawl-Three Stampeders, including Mike Labinjo, and two Eskimos fined for their role in an altercation.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Change We Can Believe In-Change is underway at Florida State. So far, the Seminoles like what they see.Tuberville: Potts will start at QB for Texas Tech. Hansen beats out Hawkins as Colorado QB.
NBA - Durant keys US to 86-85 win over Spain. Rubio impresses in Spain's loss to US!
NHL - Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - Sweep Redemption-Kyle Busch has been called a lot of things in his NASCAR career. But one word best describes
the 25-year-old phenom after his historic sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway: Greatness. NASCAR reducing Nationwide purses 20 percent. Bud to sponsor Harvick's No. 29 Chevrolet. NASCAR considers Nationwide Chase.
GOLF - Arjun Atwal won the Wyndham Championship to become the first Indian-born player to win a PGA Tour event. Safeway Classic-Ai Miyazato beat Cristie Kerr to take away the No. 1 ranking and earn her fifth win of the season. JELD-WEN Tradition-Fred Funk two-putted from long range on the 18th to win in Oregon.
MMA - "King Mo" Lawal was billed as one of the stars of Saturday's Strikeforce show, but the night belonged to Team Nogueira.
BOXING - APTomasz Adamek scored a unanimous decision over Michael Grant on Saturday to keep his title shot hopes alive.
SOCCER - MLS - Ben Olsen's United snapped a five-game losing streak and extended the Union's struggles with a 2-0 win in a matchup of the league's worst teams. San Jose beat LA Galaxy 1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - The red-hot Mardy Fish was heroic throughout the match, but Roger Federer got a timely break to prevail in three sets and win the final in Cincinnati. Rogers Cup semis, final postponed to Monday.
WNBA - Liberty's OT win secures home-court vs. Fever.Fever lose to Lynx, but it doesn't matter. Pondexter lifts Liberty past Sun 88-87 in OT.
HORSE RACING - Sweet August Moon, ridden by Victor Espinoza, rallied to beat even-money favorite Alpha Kitten on Sunday in the $150,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap at Del Mar. Love That Dance wins Monmouth feature. It's Tea Time wins $150,000 Lake Placid.
POKER - Kopp's Return- Billy Kopp was involved in one of the most brutal hands of the 2009 WSOP and believes that he's finally over his beat.
Twins blank Angels, up lead to 5. Garcia 3-hits Giants, Cardinals roll 9-0. Cano, CC power Yanks over M's 10-0. Votto helps Arroyo notch 100th victory. Garza outpitches Braden as Rays top A's.
NFL - Favre plays 1 series in preseason debut. Haynesworth, Shanahan continue feud. Bucs QB Freeman expects to play opener.Bradford could start with Feeley injured. Giants expect starters back this week. Orton takes control of Broncos offense.Kubiak concerned about Texans' defense. Seahawks sign WR Brandon Jones. Sunday Preseason Game: 49'ers 15 Vikings 10. Monday Night Preseason: Cardinals (1-0) at Titans (0-1) 8:30 PM EDT.
CFL - Calvillo released-The Montreal Alouettes quarterback was released Saturday, now recovering from a bruised sternum from last Thursday's Bombers-Als game. Stamps, Esks fined for brawl-Three Stampeders, including Mike Labinjo, and two Eskimos fined for their role in an altercation.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Change We Can Believe In-Change is underway at Florida State. So far, the Seminoles like what they see.Tuberville: Potts will start at QB for Texas Tech. Hansen beats out Hawkins as Colorado QB.
NBA - Durant keys US to 86-85 win over Spain. Rubio impresses in Spain's loss to US!
NHL - Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - Sweep Redemption-Kyle Busch has been called a lot of things in his NASCAR career. But one word best describes
the 25-year-old phenom after his historic sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway: Greatness. NASCAR reducing Nationwide purses 20 percent. Bud to sponsor Harvick's No. 29 Chevrolet. NASCAR considers Nationwide Chase.
GOLF - Arjun Atwal won the Wyndham Championship to become the first Indian-born player to win a PGA Tour event. Safeway Classic-Ai Miyazato beat Cristie Kerr to take away the No. 1 ranking and earn her fifth win of the season. JELD-WEN Tradition-Fred Funk two-putted from long range on the 18th to win in Oregon.
MMA - "King Mo" Lawal was billed as one of the stars of Saturday's Strikeforce show, but the night belonged to Team Nogueira.
BOXING - APTomasz Adamek scored a unanimous decision over Michael Grant on Saturday to keep his title shot hopes alive.
SOCCER - MLS - Ben Olsen's United snapped a five-game losing streak and extended the Union's struggles with a 2-0 win in a matchup of the league's worst teams. San Jose beat LA Galaxy 1-0. Shea scores in 71st to lift FC Dallas 1-0.
TENNIS - The red-hot Mardy Fish was heroic throughout the match, but Roger Federer got a timely break to prevail in three sets and win the final in Cincinnati. Rogers Cup semis, final postponed to Monday.
WNBA - Liberty's OT win secures home-court vs. Fever.Fever lose to Lynx, but it doesn't matter. Pondexter lifts Liberty past Sun 88-87 in OT.
HORSE RACING - Sweet August Moon, ridden by Victor Espinoza, rallied to beat even-money favorite Alpha Kitten on Sunday in the $150,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap at Del Mar. Love That Dance wins Monmouth feature. It's Tea Time wins $150,000 Lake Placid.
POKER - Kopp's Return- Billy Kopp was involved in one of the most brutal hands of the 2009 WSOP and believes that he's finally over his beat.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/22/2010
MLB - A-Rod goes on 15-day DL with calf injury. Strasburg strains forearm in Nats' win. Cards' Carpenter outduels Giants' Lincecum. Dodgers rip Cueto, end Reds' win streak. Lowrie's walkoff HR in 11th lifts BoSox. Slowey put on DL after injuring
triceps. Nunez's first hit, RBI lift Yanks by M's. O's hit 4 HRs off Lee, beat Rangers 8-6.
NFL - Big Ben solid in start vs. Giants. 'Skins downplayed injuries. Chargers say veteran LT Thomas retires. Tebow sits out game due to bruised ribs. Urlacher injures calf on opening series. Bucs QB Freeman fractures tip of thumb. McNabb erratic in Redskins' loss. Saints strong in return to Superdome.
SATURDAY PRESEASON SCORES: Steelers 24 Giants 17, Ravens 23 Skins 3, Chiefs 15 Buc's 20, Dolphins 27 Jaguars 26, Jets 9 Panthers 3, Texans 20 Saints 38, Raiders 32 Bears 17, Cowboys 16 Chargers 14, Lions 25 Broncos 20, and Packers 27 Seahawks 24.
SUNDAY'S PRESEASON GAME: CARDINALS at TITANS 8 PM ET.
CFL - DeAndra Cobb's running touchdown gives the Hamilton Tiger-Cats a stunning 16-12 win over the Toronto Argonauts.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Florida State guard Rodney Hudson is the No. 1 interior lineman in 2010 preseason power rankings. Alabama tops preseason poll, Boise 3rd. Virginia Tech extends Beamer through '16. Buckeyes scrimmage as opener approaches. Hansen beats out Hawkins as Colorado QB. WR Collier transfers from Miami to USC. Heisman hopefulsVirginia Tech's Ryan Williams is
among the players who can win the trophy.
NBA - Russell Westbrook made a strong bid to land Team USA's final roster spot by helping lead the U.S. in an exhibition against Lithuania. US overcomes rocky start, tops Lithuania.
NHL - Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - Boo him. Call him names. Kyle Busch doesn't care. His job is to win races, which he did three times this week. Brian Vickers revealed he had heart surgery, but he expects to race in 2011. Tony Stewart gets run into as David Ragan and Allmendinger crash.
GOLF - Arjun Atwal had to win a qualifying tournament to get into the Wyndham Championship. After three rounds, he leads by three strokes. JELD-WEN TraditionTom Lehman shot a 3-under 69 to lead the major by two strokes. Safeway Classic-Ai Miyazato shot a second-round 67 and leads Song-Hee Kim and Na Yeon Choi by three strokes.
MMA- "King Mo" Lawal was billed as one of the stars of Saturday's Strikeforce show, but the night belonged to Team Nogueira.
BOXING - Tomasz Adamek scored a unanimous decision over Michael Grant on Saturday to keep his title shot hopes alive.
SOCCER - MLS - Landon Donovan and the league-leading Galaxy lost to the Quakes, who thrilled a record home crowd in San Jose. Saturday action-Red Bulls torch TorontoCrew cruises past Rapids. Ching hat trick powers Dynamo.
TENNIS - Tournament action-Cincinnati: Fish stuns Roddick. Montreal: Hurt Clijsters out; Kuznetsova through. Rain postpones Rogers Cup semifinals. New Haven scrambles to remain on WTA schedule.
WNBA - The Storm finished 17-0 at home and eliminated the Lynx from postseason contention with a 76-75 win against the playoff-bound Sparks. Fight for first in East-Mystics-Dream: Washington in driver's seat, 3 ET. Liberty hope for home court. Fever still alive for No. 1.
HORSE RACING - Debussy used the rail to come from far back in the stretch, overcoming 2009 champion Gio Ponti to win the Arlington Million by a half-length on Saturday. Borel rides Atta Boy Roy to Remington victory. Blind Luck narrowly captures Alabama Stakes. Duke of Mischief takes Iselin Stakes. Two fillies finish in dead heat at Del Mar.
triceps. Nunez's first hit, RBI lift Yanks by M's. O's hit 4 HRs off Lee, beat Rangers 8-6.
NFL - Big Ben solid in start vs. Giants. 'Skins downplayed injuries. Chargers say veteran LT Thomas retires. Tebow sits out game due to bruised ribs. Urlacher injures calf on opening series. Bucs QB Freeman fractures tip of thumb. McNabb erratic in Redskins' loss. Saints strong in return to Superdome.
SATURDAY PRESEASON SCORES: Steelers 24 Giants 17, Ravens 23 Skins 3, Chiefs 15 Buc's 20, Dolphins 27 Jaguars 26, Jets 9 Panthers 3, Texans 20 Saints 38, Raiders 32 Bears 17, Cowboys 16 Chargers 14, Lions 25 Broncos 20, and Packers 27 Seahawks 24.
SUNDAY'S PRESEASON GAME: CARDINALS at TITANS 8 PM ET.
CFL - DeAndra Cobb's running touchdown gives the Hamilton Tiger-Cats a stunning 16-12 win over the Toronto Argonauts.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Florida State guard Rodney Hudson is the No. 1 interior lineman in 2010 preseason power rankings. Alabama tops preseason poll, Boise 3rd. Virginia Tech extends Beamer through '16. Buckeyes scrimmage as opener approaches. Hansen beats out Hawkins as Colorado QB. WR Collier transfers from Miami to USC. Heisman hopefulsVirginia Tech's Ryan Williams is
among the players who can win the trophy.
NBA - Russell Westbrook made a strong bid to land Team USA's final roster spot by helping lead the U.S. in an exhibition against Lithuania. US overcomes rocky start, tops Lithuania.
NHL - Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham.
NASCAR - Boo him. Call him names. Kyle Busch doesn't care. His job is to win races, which he did three times this week. Brian Vickers revealed he had heart surgery, but he expects to race in 2011. Tony Stewart gets run into as David Ragan and Allmendinger crash.
GOLF - Arjun Atwal had to win a qualifying tournament to get into the Wyndham Championship. After three rounds, he leads by three strokes. JELD-WEN TraditionTom Lehman shot a 3-under 69 to lead the major by two strokes. Safeway Classic-Ai Miyazato shot a second-round 67 and leads Song-Hee Kim and Na Yeon Choi by three strokes.
MMA- "King Mo" Lawal was billed as one of the stars of Saturday's Strikeforce show, but the night belonged to Team Nogueira.
BOXING - Tomasz Adamek scored a unanimous decision over Michael Grant on Saturday to keep his title shot hopes alive.
SOCCER - MLS - Landon Donovan and the league-leading Galaxy lost to the Quakes, who thrilled a record home crowd in San Jose. Saturday action-Red Bulls torch TorontoCrew cruises past Rapids. Ching hat trick powers Dynamo.
TENNIS - Tournament action-Cincinnati: Fish stuns Roddick. Montreal: Hurt Clijsters out; Kuznetsova through. Rain postpones Rogers Cup semifinals. New Haven scrambles to remain on WTA schedule.
WNBA - The Storm finished 17-0 at home and eliminated the Lynx from postseason contention with a 76-75 win against the playoff-bound Sparks. Fight for first in East-Mystics-Dream: Washington in driver's seat, 3 ET. Liberty hope for home court. Fever still alive for No. 1.
HORSE RACING - Debussy used the rail to come from far back in the stretch, overcoming 2009 champion Gio Ponti to win the Arlington Million by a half-length on Saturday. Borel rides Atta Boy Roy to Remington victory. Blind Luck narrowly captures Alabama Stakes. Duke of Mischief takes Iselin Stakes. Two fillies finish in dead heat at Del Mar.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/21/2010
MLB - Clemens looking forward to clearing name. Giants hand Cards fifth straight loss. A-Rod reinjures calf, DL a possibility. Reds end 12-game skid at Dodger Stadium. Red Sox put 2B Pedroia back on DL. Overbay has 7 RBIs as Jays batter Lester. Phillies continue surge behind Halladay. Galarraga shuts down Indians again. A's rally past Rays in 8th.
NFL - Harvin out of hospital, back with Vikes. TO has 43-yard catch in Bengals' win. 'Hawks: Given OK to talk with WR Jackson. Giants sign 2-time Pro Bowl OL Andrews. Broncos QB Orton inks contract extension. Ailing Merriman to sit out vs.
Cowboys. Redskins RB Johnson to start vs. Ravens.
FRIDAY NIGHT- Eagles 9 Bengals 22
TONIGHT - STEELERS(1-0) at GIANTS (1-0), RAVENS (1-0) at REDSKINS (1-0), CHIEFS (0-1) at BUCS (0-1), DOLPHINS (1-0) at
JAGUARS (0-1), RAMS (0-1) at BROWNS (1-0), JETS (0-1) at PANTHERS (0-1), TEXANS (0-1) at SAINTS (0-1), RAIDERS (1-0)
at BEARS(0-1), COWBOYS (1-1) at CHARGERS (1-0), LIONS (0-1) at BRONCOS (0-1) and PACKERS (0-1) at SEAHAWKS (1-0).
CFL - DeAndra Cobb's running touchdown gives the Hamilton Tiger-Cats a stunning 16-12 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Montreal Beats Winnipeg, 39-17. Three Stampeders, including Mike Labinjo, and two Eskimos fined for their role in an altercation.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Sophomores have won the past three Heismans, and Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams is among the 2010 contenders. League hopping- Will Dan Beebe and the Big 12 decide to jump back into the realignment race?
NBA - Spain favored but US hopeful at worlds. Curry trains with US after ankle injury.
NHL - Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham. Stars' Burish brings Cup to Wisconsin. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue
Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton.
NASCAR - With two wins already in his pocket, Kyle Busch is two-thirds of the way to his goal – sweeping all three races at Bristol. Johnson wins pole for Bristol night race. Bristol struggling to attract fans!
GOLF - It used to be that a player seemed insane to challenge Tiger Woods. As young star Rory McIlroy proves, that is no longer the case. Snedeker, Atwal share lead at Wyndham. Miyazato takes lead at Pumpkin Ridge. Weibring has 2-shot lead at Jeld-Wen.
UFC - "King Mo" Lawal fell in love with fighting as a kid, but after losing out on Olympic gold, his relentless pursuit for success rolls on.
BOXING - Tomasz Adamek is being rushed into title contention because the heavyweight division is desperately lacking in talent.
SOCCER - MLS - The Galaxy have dominated on the road, but they're wary of Saturday's match vs. the 'Quakes! More Saturday action-Red Bulls-Toronto FC, 1 ETRapids-Crew, 7:30 ET and Fire-Dynamo, 8:30 ET. Chivas USA to play match at Padres' ballpark.
TENNIS - Three-time champion Serena Williams pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is recovering from surgery to repair cuts on her right foot. Tournament action-Cincinnati: Baghdatis upsets No. 1 Nadal. Montreal: Kuznetsova makes first Rogers Cup semi.
WNBA - Lindsey Harding hit a go-ahead layup with 8.8 seconds left as the Mystics ended the Liberty's 10-game win streak and moved into the top spot in the East. Sparks clinch playoff spot.Silver Stars get key win.
HORSE RACING - Oak Tree Racing Association's fall meet won't run at Santa Anita for the first time in 41 years because of concerns about the track surface.
NFL - Harvin out of hospital, back with Vikes. TO has 43-yard catch in Bengals' win. 'Hawks: Given OK to talk with WR Jackson. Giants sign 2-time Pro Bowl OL Andrews. Broncos QB Orton inks contract extension. Ailing Merriman to sit out vs.
Cowboys. Redskins RB Johnson to start vs. Ravens.
FRIDAY NIGHT- Eagles 9 Bengals 22
TONIGHT - STEELERS(1-0) at GIANTS (1-0), RAVENS (1-0) at REDSKINS (1-0), CHIEFS (0-1) at BUCS (0-1), DOLPHINS (1-0) at
JAGUARS (0-1), RAMS (0-1) at BROWNS (1-0), JETS (0-1) at PANTHERS (0-1), TEXANS (0-1) at SAINTS (0-1), RAIDERS (1-0)
at BEARS(0-1), COWBOYS (1-1) at CHARGERS (1-0), LIONS (0-1) at BRONCOS (0-1) and PACKERS (0-1) at SEAHAWKS (1-0).
CFL - DeAndra Cobb's running touchdown gives the Hamilton Tiger-Cats a stunning 16-12 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Montreal Beats Winnipeg, 39-17. Three Stampeders, including Mike Labinjo, and two Eskimos fined for their role in an altercation.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Sophomores have won the past three Heismans, and Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams is among the 2010 contenders. League hopping- Will Dan Beebe and the Big 12 decide to jump back into the realignment race?
NBA - Spain favored but US hopeful at worlds. Curry trains with US after ankle injury.
NHL - Penguins sign former Flyers F Asham. Stars' Burish brings Cup to Wisconsin. Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer. Blue
Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton.
NASCAR - With two wins already in his pocket, Kyle Busch is two-thirds of the way to his goal – sweeping all three races at Bristol. Johnson wins pole for Bristol night race. Bristol struggling to attract fans!
GOLF - It used to be that a player seemed insane to challenge Tiger Woods. As young star Rory McIlroy proves, that is no longer the case. Snedeker, Atwal share lead at Wyndham. Miyazato takes lead at Pumpkin Ridge. Weibring has 2-shot lead at Jeld-Wen.
UFC - "King Mo" Lawal fell in love with fighting as a kid, but after losing out on Olympic gold, his relentless pursuit for success rolls on.
BOXING - Tomasz Adamek is being rushed into title contention because the heavyweight division is desperately lacking in talent.
SOCCER - MLS - The Galaxy have dominated on the road, but they're wary of Saturday's match vs. the 'Quakes! More Saturday action-Red Bulls-Toronto FC, 1 ETRapids-Crew, 7:30 ET and Fire-Dynamo, 8:30 ET. Chivas USA to play match at Padres' ballpark.
TENNIS - Three-time champion Serena Williams pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is recovering from surgery to repair cuts on her right foot. Tournament action-Cincinnati: Baghdatis upsets No. 1 Nadal. Montreal: Kuznetsova makes first Rogers Cup semi.
WNBA - Lindsey Harding hit a go-ahead layup with 8.8 seconds left as the Mystics ended the Liberty's 10-game win streak and moved into the top spot in the East. Sparks clinch playoff spot.Silver Stars get key win.
HORSE RACING - Oak Tree Racing Association's fall meet won't run at Santa Anita for the first time in 41 years because of concerns about the track surface.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/20/2010
MLB - Clemens indicted for lying to Congress. ChiSox get 21 hits, avoid sweep by Twins. Padres finish first 4-game sweep of Cubs. Cano keys 9-run inning, Yanks top Tigers. Reds open 3 1/2-game lead in NL Central. A's rally, snap Rays' 5-game
win streak. Angels snap 9-game skid to Red Sox. Giants beat Phillies to avoid sweep.
NFL - THURSDAY NIGHT PRESEASON - Colts 21 Bill 34 and Patriots 28 Falcons 10. FRIDAY NIGHT PRESEASON - EAGLES(1-0) at BENGALS (1-1) at 8 PM EDT.
Welker back, Brady shines as Pats win.
CFL - THURSDAY NIGHT - Montreal 39 Winnipeg 17. In spite of his brutal injury in the 2nd quarter, Anthony Calvillo's Alouettes prevail Thursday, beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-17. FRIDAY NIGHT - TORONTO at HAMILTON 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - WAC boss lashes out at 'selfish' defectors. Michigan's Rodriguez says Forcier earned wings. New ADs discuss continuing Marshall-WVU series. New Burlsworth Trophy to honor top walk-ons MaxPreps: No. 1 recruit Wilder picks. Florida State. Nation's No. 1 recruit Wilder Jr. picks Florida State -Plant (Fla.) star running back and linebacker pulls a fast one - chooses Seminoles over Georgia and Florida.
NBA - Coach K: Young, small US team ‘not a powerhouse’. Bucks sign PG Boykins to one-year, $1.3M deal. Rudy Fernandez no longer wants to play in the NBA, even if the Blazers trade him. Blazers' Fernandez fined for comments.
NHL - Contract-year call outs-Fewer jobs and tighter money mean players with expiring contracts have that much more to prove. Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke thinks it's time to alter the format in which NHL players compete at the
International level.
NASCAR - Once again, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will likely miss the Chase. What can be done to turn his career around? Bright lights, small city. The Busch brothers head to Bristol without momentum. So why are they favorites to win? Chase watch-
Who's been a bigger surprise – Tony Stewart or Carl Edwards?
GOLF - Hale Irwin, 65, fired a 3-under 69 in Round 1 of the Jeld-Wen Tradition to finish among the leaders. Can he keep it up? Weibring, Lehman share lead at Jeld-Wen.
MMA - Saturday, Aug. 21 -Strikeforce: Mo Lawal vs. Rafael Calvancante, Toyota Center, Houston, Showtime,
BOXING - Friday, August 20, 2010-Tucson, Az. Michael Franco (16-0-0, 11 KOs) vs. Adolfo Landeros (20-14-1, 9 KOs) 8 Rounds - Featherweight Division.
SOCCER - MLS - David Beckham, who hasn't played for the Galaxy this season due to injury, is being targeted by an EPL planning a lavish makeover. Carr helps Fire work way past the Revolution.Wizards F Bunbury fined, suspended by MLS.
TENNIS - Tournament action-Cincinnati: Nadal, Murray avoid upsets; Federer in.Montreal: Clijsters extends streak; Wozniacki wins.
WNBA - Friday - Fever-Silver Stars, 8 ETSun-Sky, 8:30 EDT-Storm-Mercury, 10 ET. Lynx-Sparks, 10:30 EDT.
HORSE RACING - Track switch-The synthetic experiment is over at Santa Anita, which is going to replace the artificial surface with dirt in time for the track's winter-spring meet in December. Emmy Darling wins Del Mar feature.Straight
Story wins $100,000 West Point.
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
win streak. Angels snap 9-game skid to Red Sox. Giants beat Phillies to avoid sweep.
NFL - THURSDAY NIGHT PRESEASON - Colts 21 Bill 34 and Patriots 28 Falcons 10. FRIDAY NIGHT PRESEASON - EAGLES(1-0) at BENGALS (1-1) at 8 PM EDT.
Welker back, Brady shines as Pats win.
CFL - THURSDAY NIGHT - Montreal 39 Winnipeg 17. In spite of his brutal injury in the 2nd quarter, Anthony Calvillo's Alouettes prevail Thursday, beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-17. FRIDAY NIGHT - TORONTO at HAMILTON 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - WAC boss lashes out at 'selfish' defectors. Michigan's Rodriguez says Forcier earned wings. New ADs discuss continuing Marshall-WVU series. New Burlsworth Trophy to honor top walk-ons MaxPreps: No. 1 recruit Wilder picks. Florida State. Nation's No. 1 recruit Wilder Jr. picks Florida State -Plant (Fla.) star running back and linebacker pulls a fast one - chooses Seminoles over Georgia and Florida.
NBA - Coach K: Young, small US team ‘not a powerhouse’. Bucks sign PG Boykins to one-year, $1.3M deal. Rudy Fernandez no longer wants to play in the NBA, even if the Blazers trade him. Blazers' Fernandez fined for comments.
NHL - Contract-year call outs-Fewer jobs and tighter money mean players with expiring contracts have that much more to prove. Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke thinks it's time to alter the format in which NHL players compete at the
International level.
NASCAR - Once again, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will likely miss the Chase. What can be done to turn his career around? Bright lights, small city. The Busch brothers head to Bristol without momentum. So why are they favorites to win? Chase watch-
Who's been a bigger surprise – Tony Stewart or Carl Edwards?
GOLF - Hale Irwin, 65, fired a 3-under 69 in Round 1 of the Jeld-Wen Tradition to finish among the leaders. Can he keep it up? Weibring, Lehman share lead at Jeld-Wen.
MMA - Saturday, Aug. 21 -Strikeforce: Mo Lawal vs. Rafael Calvancante, Toyota Center, Houston, Showtime,
BOXING - Friday, August 20, 2010-Tucson, Az. Michael Franco (16-0-0, 11 KOs) vs. Adolfo Landeros (20-14-1, 9 KOs) 8 Rounds - Featherweight Division.
SOCCER - MLS - David Beckham, who hasn't played for the Galaxy this season due to injury, is being targeted by an EPL planning a lavish makeover. Carr helps Fire work way past the Revolution.Wizards F Bunbury fined, suspended by MLS.
TENNIS - Tournament action-Cincinnati: Nadal, Murray avoid upsets; Federer in.Montreal: Clijsters extends streak; Wozniacki wins.
WNBA - Friday - Fever-Silver Stars, 8 ETSun-Sky, 8:30 EDT-Storm-Mercury, 10 ET. Lynx-Sparks, 10:30 EDT.
HORSE RACING - Track switch-The synthetic experiment is over at Santa Anita, which is going to replace the artificial surface with dirt in time for the track's winter-spring meet in December. Emmy Darling wins Del Mar feature.Straight
Story wins $100,000 West Point.
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/19/2010
MLB - Braves acquire 1B Lee from Cubs. Longoria's 4 RBIs help Rays sweep Texas. Union files grievance over K-Rod salary. Mauer hits first Target Field HR in win. Red Sox, Lackey stay perfect vs. Angels. Brewers' Wolf outduels Cards' Wainwright.Red Sox CF Cameron out for season. Rollins, Blanton help Phillies stay hot.
NFL - Favre officially back with Vikings. Titans RB Blount punches teammate. Giants' Manning to sit out next game. Haynesworth sidelined due to dehydration. Jets' Ryan: Dungy unfairly judged me. Chargers holdout McNeill meets with
GM. Seahawks trade DE Jackson to Lions. Tebow misses practice with rib injury?
NFL TONIGHT- COLTS at BILLS 7:30 PM EDT and PATRIOTS at FALCONS 8 PM EDT.
CFL - Edmonton Eskimos coach Richie Hall says his team is turning over a new leaf with coaching changes. The Stampeders are atop the standings but staying there requires constant micromanagement and analysis.
CFL TONIGHT - MONTREAL at WINNIPEG 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - With an offense loaded with talent, Nick Saban and the top-ranked Crimson Tide aim to repeat as BCS champions. BYU weighs playing as independent to promote Mormonism. Frank Beamer and his veteran staff have Va. Tech rolling. Fresno St., Nevada joining Mountain West.
NBA - Cavs unveil post-LeBron jerseys. Deron Williams has declared himself the NBA's best point guard. But can Chris Paul unseat him in our rankings? Carmelo Anthony would like to play for the Rockets if they can trade for him.
NHL - Shootouts have become too common, leading the NHL to look at radical changes aimed at ending games in overtime.Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Habs, Lightning swap Gs Desjardins, Ramo.
NASCAR - Out of nowhere, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards have emerged as title contenders. Whose turnaround is more surprising? Time for another shake-up to Earnhardt's team.
GOLF - Robert Garrigus is among those trying to hang on and become eligible for next week's first stage of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
MMA - Dominick Cruz doesn't have the world's flashiest style, but he has assumed control of the WEC's bantamweight division.
BOXING - Antonio Margarito has been denied a license to fight in California, which presents a big hurdle for his bout with Manny Pacquiao.
SOCCER - MLS - his first appearance this season, Calen Carr (center) scored with just seven minutes remaining Wednesday to lift the Fire past the Revolution 2-1. CONCACAF Champions League - Real Salt Lake tops Panama's Arabe Unido. Ekpo leadsCrew past Municipal of Guatemala.
TENNIS - Maria Sharapova's parents fled Chernobyl in the wake of the 1986 nuclear disaster. If not for the move, Sharapovamight never be playing tennis.
WNBA - A stunning franchise-record, nine-game win streak has the Liberty on the brink of a share of first place in the East. But don't expect the Shock to roll over.
HORSE RACING - California Flag wins stakes at Del Mar.Jockey Maragh OK after spill. Awakino Cat wins $70,000 Troy Stakes.
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
NFL - Favre officially back with Vikings. Titans RB Blount punches teammate. Giants' Manning to sit out next game. Haynesworth sidelined due to dehydration. Jets' Ryan: Dungy unfairly judged me. Chargers holdout McNeill meets with
GM. Seahawks trade DE Jackson to Lions. Tebow misses practice with rib injury?
NFL TONIGHT- COLTS at BILLS 7:30 PM EDT and PATRIOTS at FALCONS 8 PM EDT.
CFL - Edmonton Eskimos coach Richie Hall says his team is turning over a new leaf with coaching changes. The Stampeders are atop the standings but staying there requires constant micromanagement and analysis.
CFL TONIGHT - MONTREAL at WINNIPEG 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - With an offense loaded with talent, Nick Saban and the top-ranked Crimson Tide aim to repeat as BCS champions. BYU weighs playing as independent to promote Mormonism. Frank Beamer and his veteran staff have Va. Tech rolling. Fresno St., Nevada joining Mountain West.
NBA - Cavs unveil post-LeBron jerseys. Deron Williams has declared himself the NBA's best point guard. But can Chris Paul unseat him in our rankings? Carmelo Anthony would like to play for the Rockets if they can trade for him.
NHL - Shootouts have become too common, leading the NHL to look at radical changes aimed at ending games in overtime.Blue Jackets sign F Guite to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign veteran D Boynton. Habs, Lightning swap Gs Desjardins, Ramo.
NASCAR - Out of nowhere, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards have emerged as title contenders. Whose turnaround is more surprising? Time for another shake-up to Earnhardt's team.
GOLF - Robert Garrigus is among those trying to hang on and become eligible for next week's first stage of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
MMA - Dominick Cruz doesn't have the world's flashiest style, but he has assumed control of the WEC's bantamweight division.
BOXING - Antonio Margarito has been denied a license to fight in California, which presents a big hurdle for his bout with Manny Pacquiao.
SOCCER - MLS - his first appearance this season, Calen Carr (center) scored with just seven minutes remaining Wednesday to lift the Fire past the Revolution 2-1. CONCACAF Champions League - Real Salt Lake tops Panama's Arabe Unido. Ekpo leadsCrew past Municipal of Guatemala.
TENNIS - Maria Sharapova's parents fled Chernobyl in the wake of the 1986 nuclear disaster. If not for the move, Sharapovamight never be playing tennis.
WNBA - A stunning franchise-record, nine-game win streak has the Liberty on the brink of a share of first place in the East. But don't expect the Shock to roll over.
HORSE RACING - California Flag wins stakes at Del Mar.Jockey Maragh OK after spill. Awakino Cat wins $70,000 Troy Stakes.
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/18/2010
MLB - Thome walkoff home run lifts Twins. Garza goes 7 scoreless, Rays rip Rangers. Oswalt, Polanco lead Phillies by Giants . MRI shows Pettitte's groin not improving. CC first in AL to 16 wins as A-Rod sits. Kalish, Buchholz lead BoSox past Angels. POSITIONS IN MLB: AL East-Yankees & Rays tied. AL Central- Twins up 2.0. AL West-Rangers up by 8.0. NL East- Braves up 2.5. NL Central- Reds up by 2.0 and NL West - Padres up by 5.0!
NFL - Favre lands in Minnesota, decision soon? Giants QB Manning undergoing more tests. Bengals LB Maualuga fined 2 game checks. Haynesworth sidelined after feeling ill. NFL study: Head injuries linked to ALS. Saints sign ex-Redskins RB Betts. itans release injured rookie RB Johnson. Browns lose P Zastudil for season. Next GAMES: Thursday 8/19/2010-Colts atBuffalo 7:30 PM EDT and Patriots at Atlanta 8 PM EDT.
CFL - Quarterback Cleo Lemon admits he's still adjusting to the Canadian game but the surprising Argonauts are making his job easier. Next GAME: Thursday 8/19/2010- Montreal at Winnipeg 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Although a sixth straight Big Ten title is within reach, Jim Tressel and No. 2 Ohio State want more. We're less than a month away from kicking off the 2010 season! Can Virginia Tech return to the ACC mountaintop? How good, really, are Miami and Florida State? Is Ralph Friedgen on the hot seat at Maryland?
NBA - Cavs unveil post-James era uniforms. Foyle retires from NBA after 13 seasons. Henry, Grizzlies in contract stalemate. US expects tough road en route to worlds .
NHL - Blackhawks re-sign veteran D BoyntonHabs, Lightning swap Gs Desjardins, Ramo. Mount Puckmore: Detroit Red Wings Howeand Yzerman are given, but who else rates as a franchise face?
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress Racing officially announced a new sponsor. Budweiser to sponsor Harvick in 2011. Marcos Ambrose will drive the No. 9 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2011.
GOLF - JELD-WEN TraditionBernhard Langer, reflects on fellow German Martin Kaymer's big win at Whistling Straits. From controversial stroke penalties to media-room dustups to press scrutiny of European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, Steve Elling says Martin Kaymer's win at the PGA Championship almost went unnoticed.
MMA - Joe Benavidez's mixed martial arts career has been an extended road trip. Will his next stop bring him a WEC title?
BOXING - Fans discuss whether Floyd Mayweather Jr. should have dropped out of No. 1, Chad Dawson's uninspired showing, and more.
SOCCER - MLS - Chicago's playoff hopes may have been boosted by three new additions, but goalie Sean Johnson – already on the roster – may be the biggest key.
TENNIS - Roger Federer doesn't take talk of his supposed decline seriously. Rafael Nadal is still fighting fitness issues. Can they shake the scrutiny? Blake gets wild-card entry for US Open.Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal.
WNBA - Tuesday action-Sky edge Dream. Mitchell lifts Liberty over Fever.Sun rout Shock.Storm keep Lynx at bay.
HORSE RACING - High stakes-The Arlington Million is expected to draw around 30,000 spectators this weekend but behind the scenes, it's struggling for financial survival. Kantharos runs away with Saratoga Special.Dubai Majesty wins Monmouth feature. Gio Ponti the early favorite for Arlington!
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
NFL - Favre lands in Minnesota, decision soon? Giants QB Manning undergoing more tests. Bengals LB Maualuga fined 2 game checks. Haynesworth sidelined after feeling ill. NFL study: Head injuries linked to ALS. Saints sign ex-Redskins RB Betts. itans release injured rookie RB Johnson. Browns lose P Zastudil for season. Next GAMES: Thursday 8/19/2010-Colts atBuffalo 7:30 PM EDT and Patriots at Atlanta 8 PM EDT.
CFL - Quarterback Cleo Lemon admits he's still adjusting to the Canadian game but the surprising Argonauts are making his job easier. Next GAME: Thursday 8/19/2010- Montreal at Winnipeg 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Although a sixth straight Big Ten title is within reach, Jim Tressel and No. 2 Ohio State want more. We're less than a month away from kicking off the 2010 season! Can Virginia Tech return to the ACC mountaintop? How good, really, are Miami and Florida State? Is Ralph Friedgen on the hot seat at Maryland?
NBA - Cavs unveil post-James era uniforms. Foyle retires from NBA after 13 seasons. Henry, Grizzlies in contract stalemate. US expects tough road en route to worlds .
NHL - Blackhawks re-sign veteran D BoyntonHabs, Lightning swap Gs Desjardins, Ramo. Mount Puckmore: Detroit Red Wings Howeand Yzerman are given, but who else rates as a franchise face?
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress Racing officially announced a new sponsor. Budweiser to sponsor Harvick in 2011. Marcos Ambrose will drive the No. 9 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2011.
GOLF - JELD-WEN TraditionBernhard Langer, reflects on fellow German Martin Kaymer's big win at Whistling Straits. From controversial stroke penalties to media-room dustups to press scrutiny of European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, Steve Elling says Martin Kaymer's win at the PGA Championship almost went unnoticed.
MMA - Joe Benavidez's mixed martial arts career has been an extended road trip. Will his next stop bring him a WEC title?
BOXING - Fans discuss whether Floyd Mayweather Jr. should have dropped out of No. 1, Chad Dawson's uninspired showing, and more.
SOCCER - MLS - Chicago's playoff hopes may have been boosted by three new additions, but goalie Sean Johnson – already on the roster – may be the biggest key.
TENNIS - Roger Federer doesn't take talk of his supposed decline seriously. Rafael Nadal is still fighting fitness issues. Can they shake the scrutiny? Blake gets wild-card entry for US Open.Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal.
WNBA - Tuesday action-Sky edge Dream. Mitchell lifts Liberty over Fever.Sun rout Shock.Storm keep Lynx at bay.
HORSE RACING - High stakes-The Arlington Million is expected to draw around 30,000 spectators this weekend but behind the scenes, it's struggling for financial survival. Kantharos runs away with Saratoga Special.Dubai Majesty wins Monmouth feature. Gio Ponti the early favorite for Arlington!
POKER - Surviving The Spotlight-A new-look Eric Baldwin, 2009 Card Player's Player of the Year, stops by ESPN Inside Deal to talk about his WSOP experiences.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/17/2010
MLB - K-Rod out for season, hurt hand in fight. Nats, Harper agree to $9.9M, 5-year deal | ColuMarcum 1-hits A's, Bautistahits 37th HRRays score 4 in 8th off Lee, tie for 1st | WatchBraves get 3 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-3Tigers' Valverde holds off Yanks in 9thTakahashi gets save as Mets beat AstrosRangers place OF Cruz on DL again.
NFL - Giants' Manning gets 12 stitches in head. Cards WR Fitzgerald has sprained knee. 49ers sign RB Westbrook to 1-year deal. Panthers WR Smith activated off PUP list. Former Bills LB Schobel retiring. Bills to be without RBs Jackson, Lynch.
Packers' Grant recovering from head blow. Harvin returns to practice with Vikings. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-Giants 31 Jets 16. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said he is fine after suffering a 3-inch laceration on his head and needing 12 stitches, the result of a second-quarter hit on Monday night. NEXT GAME: 8/19/2010 Colts at Bills and Patriots at Falcons!
CFL - The Stampeders put on a record performance against the Edmonton Eskimos and improved to 6-1 with victory.NEXT Game - Thursday Aug.19, 2010-Montreal vs Winnipeg 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Clemson QB Parker signs with Rockies. LSU QB Lee signs with Dodgers. Leach hired as analyst with suit pending. Haden leaves Florida, plans to transfer.USC camp sidelines mostly empty, quiet. Nick Foles and Arizona face
Toledo, one of 12 games where a team has plenty to lose.
NBA - US expects tough road en route to worlds. US reduces roster for worlds to 13.
NHL - Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 year. Sabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year.
NASCAR - Despite his struggles to win, Jeff Gordon remains committed to racing for a title in 2010 and for at least four more years. Desperate times- After another mediocre finish that all but ended Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Chase chances, it's
time for a shake-up to the 88 team. A month ago, Carl Edwards was not a top-10 driver. Now, he's near the top of the list.
GOLF - Anthony Kim didn't make the Ryder Cup team. But captain Corey Pavin should pick him – as well as someone else you may recognize. New star is born-Overshadowed at the PGA was the effort of winner Martin Kaymer. It's only a start.
MMA - Brash boxer James Toney's MMA fight with Randy Couture will be an entertaining diversion. But it won't prove anything.
BOXING - In The Ring's alphabetical series looking at boxing's all-time greats, Henry Armstrong's skills trump Muhammad Ali's stardom.
SOCCER - MLS - Getting defender Geoff Cameron back from injury over the weekend will help, but the Dynamo still need more to stop a 10-match winless slide. Geovanni signs with Earthquakes.Real Salt Lake maintains record home streak.
TENNIS - Jessica Korda, the runner-up at Sunday's U.S. Women's amateur golf championship, has a famous bagman: Her father,1998 Aussie Tennis Open champ Petr Korda. Wild-card playoff set up for US Open.Venus pulls out of Montreal tournament
WNBA - San Antonio is tied for the final playoff spots in the West, but the Silver Stars have an edge: Their final three games are at home. Mystics-Silver Stars, Tues., 8 ET- Fever battle Liberty, 7:30 ET. Dream host Sky, 7 ETSparks seek fourth straight win, 10:30 ET.
HORSE RACING - Kantharos runs away with Saratoga Special. Wasted Tears wins Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. Dubai Majesty winsMonmouth feature. Miami Deco wins Canada's Breeders' Stakes.
POKER - The Stars Shine on Tuesday-Day 1C and 1D featured some of the biggest stars in the game including defending champion Joe Cada, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.
NFL - Giants' Manning gets 12 stitches in head. Cards WR Fitzgerald has sprained knee. 49ers sign RB Westbrook to 1-year deal. Panthers WR Smith activated off PUP list. Former Bills LB Schobel retiring. Bills to be without RBs Jackson, Lynch.
Packers' Grant recovering from head blow. Harvin returns to practice with Vikings. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-Giants 31 Jets 16. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said he is fine after suffering a 3-inch laceration on his head and needing 12 stitches, the result of a second-quarter hit on Monday night. NEXT GAME: 8/19/2010 Colts at Bills and Patriots at Falcons!
CFL - The Stampeders put on a record performance against the Edmonton Eskimos and improved to 6-1 with victory.NEXT Game - Thursday Aug.19, 2010-Montreal vs Winnipeg 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - Clemson QB Parker signs with Rockies. LSU QB Lee signs with Dodgers. Leach hired as analyst with suit pending. Haden leaves Florida, plans to transfer.USC camp sidelines mostly empty, quiet. Nick Foles and Arizona face
Toledo, one of 12 games where a team has plenty to lose.
NBA - US expects tough road en route to worlds. US reduces roster for worlds to 13.
NHL - Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 year. Sabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year.
NASCAR - Despite his struggles to win, Jeff Gordon remains committed to racing for a title in 2010 and for at least four more years. Desperate times- After another mediocre finish that all but ended Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Chase chances, it's
time for a shake-up to the 88 team. A month ago, Carl Edwards was not a top-10 driver. Now, he's near the top of the list.
GOLF - Anthony Kim didn't make the Ryder Cup team. But captain Corey Pavin should pick him – as well as someone else you may recognize. New star is born-Overshadowed at the PGA was the effort of winner Martin Kaymer. It's only a start.
MMA - Brash boxer James Toney's MMA fight with Randy Couture will be an entertaining diversion. But it won't prove anything.
BOXING - In The Ring's alphabetical series looking at boxing's all-time greats, Henry Armstrong's skills trump Muhammad Ali's stardom.
SOCCER - MLS - Getting defender Geoff Cameron back from injury over the weekend will help, but the Dynamo still need more to stop a 10-match winless slide. Geovanni signs with Earthquakes.Real Salt Lake maintains record home streak.
TENNIS - Jessica Korda, the runner-up at Sunday's U.S. Women's amateur golf championship, has a famous bagman: Her father,1998 Aussie Tennis Open champ Petr Korda. Wild-card playoff set up for US Open.Venus pulls out of Montreal tournament
WNBA - San Antonio is tied for the final playoff spots in the West, but the Silver Stars have an edge: Their final three games are at home. Mystics-Silver Stars, Tues., 8 ET- Fever battle Liberty, 7:30 ET. Dream host Sky, 7 ETSparks seek fourth straight win, 10:30 ET.
HORSE RACING - Kantharos runs away with Saratoga Special. Wasted Tears wins Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. Dubai Majesty winsMonmouth feature. Miami Deco wins Canada's Breeders' Stakes.
POKER - The Stars Shine on Tuesday-Day 1C and 1D featured some of the biggest stars in the game including defending champion Joe Cada, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/16/2010
MLB - Slowey pitches 7 no-hit innings in win. Reds sweep Marlins, regain Central lead. Cards lose, fall out of 1st in Central. Padres win, extend NL West lead to 3 1/2. Mets' miserable week ends with 3-1 loss. Bullington gets first win, beats Yankees. Wilson pitches Rangers by Red Sox 7-3. Rays' Hellickson improves to 3-0.
NFL - Tebow rushes for TD in Broncos debut. Manning sharp, but Colts sloppy in loss. Giants want first win at new venue.Injury has Saints looking for help at RB. Reinstated Burgess practices with Pats. Titans rookie Johnson to miss 8-12 weeks.
SUNDAY - GIANTS 37 COLTS 17 and DENVER 24 BENGALS 33. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: GIANTS at JETS 8 PM EDT.
CFL - SUNDAY -The Calgary Stampeders put on a record performance against the Edmonton Eskimos and improved to 6-1 with a 57-15 victory.
NCAA FOOTBALL - The dismissal of Jeremiah Masoli hurts, but if QBs Darron Thomas or Nate Costa deliver, No. 4 Oregon can win big. Yes, it was a turbulent offseason. But beauty isn't flawless. No matter how many warts college football grows, it'll still reign supreme over the cookie-cutter NFL.
NBA - US reduces roster for worlds to 13. US starts slow, routs France 86-55. Chauncey Billups helped Team USA pull away in a victory over France one day before it heads overseas for the world championships.
NHL - Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 year. Sabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year.Devils fill out minor league staffs. Blue Jackets re-sign Blunden for 1 year.
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick cruised to the victory in the Carfax 400, signaling that he's the driver to beat as the Chase nears. Newman, Logano involved in post-race dust-up.
GOLF - Kaymer wins PGA in playoff over Watson. Dustin Johnson is responsible for the violation that cost him a chance to win the PGA – but the officials were also at fault. Tiger Woods has failed to win a major for the second straight year.
BOXING - Jean Pascal beat Chad Dawson to retain his light heavyweight title on points Saturday when their bout was stopped in the 11th round.
SOCCER- MLS - Landon Donovan said Major League Soccer must spend to keep its young talent, not just rely on imported foreign stars like Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez. Galaxy beat Red Bulls. L. A. coach Arena ill. Revs top Dynamo. Sounders
Chivas tie 0-0.
TENNIS - Andy Murray gained some redemption Sunday by beating Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup final 7-5, 7-5, taking the Toronto tourney title for the second straight year. Sharapova withdraws from Montreal tournament. Clijsters rallies to beat Sharapova in Cincy final.
WNBA - Seimone Augustus and the Lynx beat the Silver Stars 84-78, creating a three-way tie for third in the Western Conference with three games to play. More Sunday action. Currie lifts Mystics past Storm, toward playoff berth. Fever
eliminate Sun from playoff contention.
HORSE RACING - Wasted Tears wins Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. Dubai Majesty wins Monmouth feature. Position Limit wins Adirondack Stakes. Miami Deco, a 60-1 shot, has won the $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
POKER - The Stars Shine on Tuesday- Day 1C and 1D featured some of the biggest stars in the game including defending champion Joe Cada, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.
NFL - Tebow rushes for TD in Broncos debut. Manning sharp, but Colts sloppy in loss. Giants want first win at new venue.Injury has Saints looking for help at RB. Reinstated Burgess practices with Pats. Titans rookie Johnson to miss 8-12 weeks.
SUNDAY - GIANTS 37 COLTS 17 and DENVER 24 BENGALS 33. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: GIANTS at JETS 8 PM EDT.
CFL - SUNDAY -The Calgary Stampeders put on a record performance against the Edmonton Eskimos and improved to 6-1 with a 57-15 victory.
NCAA FOOTBALL - The dismissal of Jeremiah Masoli hurts, but if QBs Darron Thomas or Nate Costa deliver, No. 4 Oregon can win big. Yes, it was a turbulent offseason. But beauty isn't flawless. No matter how many warts college football grows, it'll still reign supreme over the cookie-cutter NFL.
NBA - US reduces roster for worlds to 13. US starts slow, routs France 86-55. Chauncey Billups helped Team USA pull away in a victory over France one day before it heads overseas for the world championships.
NHL - Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 year. Sabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year.Devils fill out minor league staffs. Blue Jackets re-sign Blunden for 1 year.
NASCAR - Kevin Harvick cruised to the victory in the Carfax 400, signaling that he's the driver to beat as the Chase nears. Newman, Logano involved in post-race dust-up.
GOLF - Kaymer wins PGA in playoff over Watson. Dustin Johnson is responsible for the violation that cost him a chance to win the PGA – but the officials were also at fault. Tiger Woods has failed to win a major for the second straight year.
BOXING - Jean Pascal beat Chad Dawson to retain his light heavyweight title on points Saturday when their bout was stopped in the 11th round.
SOCCER- MLS - Landon Donovan said Major League Soccer must spend to keep its young talent, not just rely on imported foreign stars like Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez. Galaxy beat Red Bulls. L. A. coach Arena ill. Revs top Dynamo. Sounders
Chivas tie 0-0.
TENNIS - Andy Murray gained some redemption Sunday by beating Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup final 7-5, 7-5, taking the Toronto tourney title for the second straight year. Sharapova withdraws from Montreal tournament. Clijsters rallies to beat Sharapova in Cincy final.
WNBA - Seimone Augustus and the Lynx beat the Silver Stars 84-78, creating a three-way tie for third in the Western Conference with three games to play. More Sunday action. Currie lifts Mystics past Storm, toward playoff berth. Fever
eliminate Sun from playoff contention.
HORSE RACING - Wasted Tears wins Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. Dubai Majesty wins Monmouth feature. Position Limit wins Adirondack Stakes. Miami Deco, a 60-1 shot, has won the $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
POKER - The Stars Shine on Tuesday- Day 1C and 1D featured some of the biggest stars in the game including defending champion Joe Cada, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/15/2010
MLB - A-Rod has fourth 3-homer game, Yanks win. Mets' Rodriguez booed at home. Uribe rallies Giants over Padres in 11. Phils finally score at Citi Field in win. Jays extend Romero for 5 years, $30.1M. Zambrano gets first win since banishment.
Utley, Howard could be back next week. Torre to decide retirement by Labor Day!
NFL - Marshall drops 2 passes in Miami debut. Delhomme solid, McCoy hurt for Browns. Energetic Carroll wins Seahawks debut. Titans' Stafon Johnson dislocates ankle. Bradford has rough debut for Rams.Big Ben sits out, Leftwich ineffective.
YESTERDAY - Tampa Bay 7 Miami 10, Detroit 7 Pittsburg 23, Cleveland 27 Green Bay 24, Houston 16 Arizona 19. Minnesota 28 St. Louis 7, Chicago 10 San Diego 25 and Tennessee 18 Seattle 20!
TODAY - GIANTS (0-0) at COLTS (0-0) 1 PM EDT and BRONCOS (0-0) at BENGALS (1-0) at 7 PM EDT!
NASCAR - 8 dead, 12 hurt at off-road race in Calif. desert????
GOLF - Watney up 3 on McIlroy, Johnson at PGA. Poor putting leaves Woods 10 shots back. U.S. Women's Amateur Americans Danielle Kang and Jessica Korda will play in Sunday's final.
MMA - Anderson Silva saved his UFC middleweight title last week, but it wasn't enough to keep the No. 1 spot in the rankings. 1. Georges St. Pierre-Points: 182 (11 first-place votes) Affiliation: UFC - Weight class: Welterweight (UFC welterweight
champion)
BOXING - Jean Pascal beat Chad Dawson to retain his light heavyweight title on points Saturday when their bout was stopped in the 11th round.
SOCCER - MLS - Edson Buddle upstaged Red Bulls Rafael Marquez and Thierry Henry, scoring his league-leading 13th goal to secure a Galaxy win. Saturday action -Wizards: COL 1, KC 0. Bravo added Clark out. Revs top Dynamo. Sounders, Chivas tie 0-0.
TENNIS - In a scrappy battle of No. 2 vs. No. 3, Novak Djokovic fell to Roger Federer in three sets, moving Federer up to No. 2 in the rankings and into the Rogers Cup final. More Rogers Cup - Murray masters Nadal to reach Toronto final. Roddick
reveals he has mild case of mono.
WNBA - Saturday action - Thompson scores 24 to lead Sparks past Shock. Dream beat Sky to clinch playoff berth!
HORSE RACING - Russell Baze, already North America's winningest thoroughbred jockey, notched his 11,000th career victory
Saturday at the Sonoma County Fair.
Utley, Howard could be back next week. Torre to decide retirement by Labor Day!
NFL - Marshall drops 2 passes in Miami debut. Delhomme solid, McCoy hurt for Browns. Energetic Carroll wins Seahawks debut. Titans' Stafon Johnson dislocates ankle. Bradford has rough debut for Rams.Big Ben sits out, Leftwich ineffective.
YESTERDAY - Tampa Bay 7 Miami 10, Detroit 7 Pittsburg 23, Cleveland 27 Green Bay 24, Houston 16 Arizona 19. Minnesota 28 St. Louis 7, Chicago 10 San Diego 25 and Tennessee 18 Seattle 20!
TODAY - GIANTS (0-0) at COLTS (0-0) 1 PM EDT and BRONCOS (0-0) at BENGALS (1-0) at 7 PM EDT!
NASCAR - 8 dead, 12 hurt at off-road race in Calif. desert????
GOLF - Watney up 3 on McIlroy, Johnson at PGA. Poor putting leaves Woods 10 shots back. U.S. Women's Amateur Americans Danielle Kang and Jessica Korda will play in Sunday's final.
MMA - Anderson Silva saved his UFC middleweight title last week, but it wasn't enough to keep the No. 1 spot in the rankings. 1. Georges St. Pierre-Points: 182 (11 first-place votes) Affiliation: UFC - Weight class: Welterweight (UFC welterweight
champion)
BOXING - Jean Pascal beat Chad Dawson to retain his light heavyweight title on points Saturday when their bout was stopped in the 11th round.
SOCCER - MLS - Edson Buddle upstaged Red Bulls Rafael Marquez and Thierry Henry, scoring his league-leading 13th goal to secure a Galaxy win. Saturday action -Wizards: COL 1, KC 0. Bravo added Clark out. Revs top Dynamo. Sounders, Chivas tie 0-0.
TENNIS - In a scrappy battle of No. 2 vs. No. 3, Novak Djokovic fell to Roger Federer in three sets, moving Federer up to No. 2 in the rankings and into the Rogers Cup final. More Rogers Cup - Murray masters Nadal to reach Toronto final. Roddick
reveals he has mild case of mono.
WNBA - Saturday action - Thompson scores 24 to lead Sparks past Shock. Dream beat Sky to clinch playoff berth!
HORSE RACING - Russell Baze, already North America's winningest thoroughbred jockey, notched his 11,000th career victory
Saturday at the Sonoma County Fair.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Scores and Sports Info for 08/14/2010
MLB - Braves 3B Jones to try comeback in 2011. Giants acquire OF Guillen from Royal. sMets' Dickey 1-hits Phillies in 1-0 win. From 6 down, Rangers beat BoSox. Padres beat Sanchez, up 3 1/2 on Giants. Cueto won't appeal 7-game suspension.
Red-hot Pujols homers, Westbrook wins.
NFL - FRIDAY - Eagles 28 Jaguars 27, Redskins 42 Bill 17 and Falcons 20 Chiefs 10.
SATURDAY - Buccaneers at Dolphins 7 PM EDT, Lions at Steelers 7:30 PM EDT, Browns at Packers 8 PPM EDT, Texans at Cardinals 8 PM EDT, Vikings at Rams 8 PM EDT, Bears at Chargers 9 PM EDT and Titans at Seahawks 10 PM EDT.
CFL - FRIDAY - Winnipeg 28 Hamilton 39 Kevin Glenn threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-28. SATURDAY - Toronto at Montreal 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - QB John Brantley replaces Tim Tebow, so expect No. 6 Florida to throw more … and have similar success.Case Keenum and Houston eye perfection, but the 'D' has to step up. Is Miami scheduling itself out of BCS contention with too many tough games? Georgia introduces McGarity as new AD.
NBA - The members of the '92 Dream Team were among the players inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday. Pippen, Malone, Dream Team enter Hall.
NHL - NHL looking into deal of Bruins' Savard. Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 yearSabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year. Devils fill out minor league staffs. Blue Jackets re-sign Blunden for 1 year.
NASCAR - To win that elusive first championship, Mark Martin must first make the Chase. There's no guarantee he will. Jack Roush returned to the track and confirmed he has lost sight in his left eye in plane crash! Kahne wins pole at Michigan for second of year. The last time Denny Hamlin visited Michigan, he won the race but got into hot water afterward for criticizing NASCAR.
GOLF - Tiger Woods -- and the rest of the field -- is back at it Saturday morning to finish off Round 2. Will Woods make the cut or possibly contend for the title? Long after Matt Kuchar's and Bryce Molder's days at Georgia Tech, they're
chasing each other as Kuchar leads at the PGA. After years of struggles, both players enjoy the ride.
MMA - Anderson Silva saved his UFC middleweight title last week, but it wasn't enough to keep the No. 1 spot in the rankings.
BOXING - "Bad" Chad Dawson has some of the slickest skills in all of boxing. He just hasn't had much of a chance to show them. Manny Pacquiao seems more eager to fight Floyd Mayweather than vice versa. Thus, Pac-man returns to No. 1.
SOCCER - MLS - Another Mexican star is joining MLS. Following Nery Castillo and Rafael Marquez, Omar Bravo will join the Wizards as a designated player in '11. SATURDAY - Rapids-Union, 4 ETGalaxy-Red Bulls, 6 ET, Dynamo-Revs, 8 ET. Crew-Real Salt Lake, 9 ET.
TENNIS - Roger Federer fought back from being down three games in the third set of a quarterfinal in Toronto to defeat Tomas Berdych in a tiebreaker. More Rogers Cup - Nadal survives a scareMurray beats Nalbandian. Venus pulls out citing
knee injury.
WNBA - Friday action-Pondexter scores 31 to lead Liberty past Dream. Mystics lock down Lynx in second half of narrow win.Other games-As Storm rest starters, Sun take advantage. Silver Stars end home skid with rout of Shock!
HORSE RACING - Hall calls new class - A career full of injuries didn't keep Randy Romero out of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, which inducted a new class Friday. Interactif wins Racing Hall of Fame stakes.
POKER - Sentenced To Play Poker? Convicted of numerous crimes against the elderly, Samuel McMaster Jr. plead guilty and was sentenced to … play poker?
Red-hot Pujols homers, Westbrook wins.
NFL - FRIDAY - Eagles 28 Jaguars 27, Redskins 42 Bill 17 and Falcons 20 Chiefs 10.
SATURDAY - Buccaneers at Dolphins 7 PM EDT, Lions at Steelers 7:30 PM EDT, Browns at Packers 8 PPM EDT, Texans at Cardinals 8 PM EDT, Vikings at Rams 8 PM EDT, Bears at Chargers 9 PM EDT and Titans at Seahawks 10 PM EDT.
CFL - FRIDAY - Winnipeg 28 Hamilton 39 Kevin Glenn threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-28. SATURDAY - Toronto at Montreal 7:30 PM EDT.
NCAA FOOTBALL - QB John Brantley replaces Tim Tebow, so expect No. 6 Florida to throw more … and have similar success.Case Keenum and Houston eye perfection, but the 'D' has to step up. Is Miami scheduling itself out of BCS contention with too many tough games? Georgia introduces McGarity as new AD.
NBA - The members of the '92 Dream Team were among the players inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday. Pippen, Malone, Dream Team enter Hall.
NHL - NHL looking into deal of Bruins' Savard. Flames re-sign Conroy to 1-year deal. Blackhawks re-sign D Hendry for 1 yearSabres bring back F Mancari for 1 year. Devils fill out minor league staffs. Blue Jackets re-sign Blunden for 1 year.
NASCAR - To win that elusive first championship, Mark Martin must first make the Chase. There's no guarantee he will. Jack Roush returned to the track and confirmed he has lost sight in his left eye in plane crash! Kahne wins pole at Michigan for second of year. The last time Denny Hamlin visited Michigan, he won the race but got into hot water afterward for criticizing NASCAR.
GOLF - Tiger Woods -- and the rest of the field -- is back at it Saturday morning to finish off Round 2. Will Woods make the cut or possibly contend for the title? Long after Matt Kuchar's and Bryce Molder's days at Georgia Tech, they're
chasing each other as Kuchar leads at the PGA. After years of struggles, both players enjoy the ride.
MMA - Anderson Silva saved his UFC middleweight title last week, but it wasn't enough to keep the No. 1 spot in the rankings.
BOXING - "Bad" Chad Dawson has some of the slickest skills in all of boxing. He just hasn't had much of a chance to show them. Manny Pacquiao seems more eager to fight Floyd Mayweather than vice versa. Thus, Pac-man returns to No. 1.
SOCCER - MLS - Another Mexican star is joining MLS. Following Nery Castillo and Rafael Marquez, Omar Bravo will join the Wizards as a designated player in '11. SATURDAY - Rapids-Union, 4 ETGalaxy-Red Bulls, 6 ET, Dynamo-Revs, 8 ET. Crew-Real Salt Lake, 9 ET.
TENNIS - Roger Federer fought back from being down three games in the third set of a quarterfinal in Toronto to defeat Tomas Berdych in a tiebreaker. More Rogers Cup - Nadal survives a scareMurray beats Nalbandian. Venus pulls out citing
knee injury.
WNBA - Friday action-Pondexter scores 31 to lead Liberty past Dream. Mystics lock down Lynx in second half of narrow win.Other games-As Storm rest starters, Sun take advantage. Silver Stars end home skid with rout of Shock!
HORSE RACING - Hall calls new class - A career full of injuries didn't keep Randy Romero out of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, which inducted a new class Friday. Interactif wins Racing Hall of Fame stakes.
POKER - Sentenced To Play Poker? Convicted of numerous crimes against the elderly, Samuel McMaster Jr. plead guilty and was sentenced to … play poker?
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