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Yankees Tame Tigers 4-3 for Series Sweep (AP)
AP - Alex Rodriguez hit his major league-leading 17th home run Thursday night to help the New York Yankees rally for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Dodgers Snap Giants' 4-Game Winning Streak (AP)
AP - Pinch-hitter Ricky Ledee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning and Antonio Perez hit a two-run homer among his career-high four hits and drove in three runs, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday night.
L.A. Angels Beat Chicago White Sox 3-2 (AP)
AP - John Lackey pitched seven sharp innings and Dallas McPherson hit a go-ahead two-run homer to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Padres Shut Out Diamondbacks 10-0 (AP)
AP - Jake Peavy pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout, and the San Diego Padres handed Brandon Webb his first loss of the season in a 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
Curt Schilling May Miss Up to 12 Weeks (AP)
AP - Curt Schilling's return from an injury to his surgically repaired right ankle could take up to 12 weeks. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said on Thursday he doesn't know when his ace will return from the disabled list, but acknowledged that he heard a month ago it could be as little as two weeks or as long as three months.
Jerry Rice Keeps Playing Football for Fun (AP)
AP - After years in the spotlight, Jerry Rice wants to enjoy the twilight. More concerned with having fun than trying to live up to the expectations thrust upon football's greatest receiver, Rice was hungry for a 21st season.
Ginobili's Energy, Offense Sparks Spurs (AP)
AP - The fastball-like pass that set up a series-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left was gutsy. The 52-foot bank shot in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals was impressive. The behind-the-back reverse layup in the closing minutes of Game 2 was mind-boggling.
Davies dominates as Braves sweep Cubs with 3-0 win (Reuters)
Reuters - Kyle Davies tossed 5 1/3 solid inning
and combined with three relievers for an eight-hit shutout as
the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 3-0 in National
League play at Turner Field on Wednesday.
England Team Different but Still Strong (AP)
AP - Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher are partying in Liverpool. David Beckham and Michael Owen are training in Spain. Rio Ferdinand, Paul Robinson, John Terry and Frank Lampard are all giving their battered bodies a break.
Progress Reported in NHL Labor Talks (AP)
AP - Progress was reported Thursday for the second straight week in labor talks between the NHL and the players' association.
Mum Glazer only making matters worse
WASHINGTON – Bucs owner Malcolm Glazer was bold to acquire Manchester United, yet he won't utter a word on the subject.
Browns' Winslow: 'I humbly apologize' (AP)
Kellen Winslow Jr. apologized to Browns fans on Thursday for his reckless use of a motorcycle and confirmed that he will miss the upcoming season because of injuries sustained in the crash. Winslow tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and suffered unspecified internal injuries on May 1 when he wrecked his high-powered motorcycle while attempting tricks in a secluded parking lot...
Football fun again, so Rice plays on (AP)
After years in the spotlight, Jerry Rice wants to enjoy the twilight. More concerned with having fun than trying to live up to the expectations thrust upon football's greatest receiver, Rice was hungry for a 21st season. That's why he signed with the Denver Broncos, who aren't rolling out the red carpet, but are simply asking him to come in, try to make the team and, if he does, to help them win a...
NFL owners approve Vikings sale to Wilf (AP)
Instead of introducing its first black majority owner, the NFL unveiled a substitute feel-good story: a son of Holocaust survivors who looked and sounded a bit nervous -- and who vowed never to move the Minnesota Vikings. NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the $600 million sale of the Vikings to a group led by Zygmunt Wilf, a soft-spoken New Jersey shopping mall magnate who has an...
House committee moves steroid bill along (AP)
Legislation that would set minimum steroid-testing rules and penalties for the four major U.S. professional sports was rubber-stamped Thursday by a House committee. The Government Reform Committee made no changes before giving its approval to the Clean Sports Act, sponsored by chairman Tom Davis, a Virginia Republican.
Hall cut by Redskins, McQuarters visits (AP)
Safety Cory Hall requested and was granted his release from the Washington Redskins on Thursday, just two days after he signed with the team. Hall attended one offseason practice at Redskins Park before changing his mind about resuming his playing career. He opted not to re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons after being cut in March and had been contemplating retiring to accept an offer to join the...
Titans' Troupe to have foot surgery (AP)
Titans tight end Ben Troupe will have surgery on his left foot after an orthopedist determined Thursday he had damage that need to be repaired. Dr. Robert Anderson examined Troupe in Charlotte, N.C., and said the second-year player had an injury to his fifth metatarsal bone. Troupe is expected to be ready for the start of the season in September.
Warner named Cardinals starting QB (AP)
Kurt Warner is the Arizona Cardinals' new starting quarterback. Cardinals coach Dennis Green confirmed Wednesday what had been believed since Warner signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the team in early March. Warner, who will turn 34 next month, has said he expected to start, but Green had stated the former Super Bowl MVP would have to compete with Josh McCown for the job.
Back in a Flash
MIAMI – Dwyane Wade rebounded from a shaky Game 1 thanks in part to the Heat's improved defense.
Medical reason may force Brown to quit (AP)
Each time Miami and Detroit play, Dwyane Wade seems to decide who wins. When he had 40 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday, it made sense the Heat beat the Pistons 92-86 and evened the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals at a game apiece. Wade has had two fabulous nights against the Pistons, including Game 2 of this series, leading the Heat to a pair of victories this season.
Suns' Johnson expects to play in Game 3 (AP)
Wearing a mask to protect his fractured left eye socket, Phoenix Suns guard Joe Johnson went through a full practice on Thursday and said he expects to play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against San Antonio. ``As of right now, I don't think there's anything that could keep me off the court,'' Johnson said of Saturday's game, ``but I don't want to speak too soon because anything could...
Wade goes off in fourth, Heat draw even (AP)
Relief was the overwhelming sensation Ben Wallace felt when he saw Shaquille O'Neal sent to the bench for a rest just six minutes into the first quarter of Game 1. ``Four dunks,'' Wallace recalled. ``I don't think he looked like he was winded at all. To me, he looked like he was gaining strength.'' Coach Stan Van Gundy removed O'Neal at the behest of the Miami Heat's medical staff, which wanted...
Spurs showing experience against Suns (AP)
The Phoenix Suns don't want to hear it. Right now, they couldn't care less that the agonizing way they've lost the first two games of the Western Conference finals might one day make them a better playoff team. But coach Mike D'Antoni understands. He knows how tough, and how rare, it is for an NBA team to come out of nowhere and make it all the way to the finals.
Ginobili doing it all for Spurs (AP)
When Manu Ginobili joined the San Antonio Spurs three seasons ago, he was a backup and offense was an afterthought. That club was all about defense and did it so well it won the championship. These days, the Spurs are two wins from returning to the NBA Finals and they can still play great defense. The difference: Ginobili is now a starter and, not so coincidentally, San Antonio's offense is a lot...
House committee moves steroid bill along (AP)
Legislation that would set minimum steroid-testing rules and penalties for the four major U.S. professional sports was rubber-stamped Thursday by a House committee. The Government Reform Committee made no changes before giving its approval to the Clean Sports Act, sponsored by chairman Tom Davis, a Virginia Republican.
Shaq, Mourning meshing at right time (AP)
They were once bitter rivals, sharing nothing but disdain for the other. From the moment Shaquille O'Neal was the No. 1 pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, one spot ahead of Alonzo Mourning, the pair have been linked -- and the relationship was never good. O'Neal once wanted to fight Mourning; in turn, Mourning questioned if O'Neal had any true basketball skill.
Pistons go cold from arc down stretch (AP)
A barrage of 3-pointers brought the Detroit Pistons to the brink of claiming a stranglehold on the Eastern Conference finals. Then the long shots stopped falling, and the Miami Heat evened the series. The Pistons missed six of their final seven 3-point tries, including two that were rushed by Rasheed Wallace in the final 2 minutes.
Wizards' Jamison has knee surgery (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, and the team said Wednesday he's expected to make a full recovery before training camp begins in October. Jamison had scar tissue removed Tuesday in Los Angeles. The All-Star battled tendinitis in the knee for most of the second half of the season.
NHL, Players Association continue labor talks in Chicago (SportsTicker)
CHICAGO (Ticker) - Two days worth of NHL labor meetings in the "Windy City" evidently have led to nothing more than plans for more meetings.
Two days of NHL labor talks end; sides to meet next week (AP)
Progress was reported Thursday for the second straight week in labor talks between the NHL and the players' association. Both sides issued brief statements, but didn't reveal many details of what was discussed. Players' association senior director Ted Saskin said he expected NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and union executive director Bob Goodenow to schedule new meetings soon.
Czech Republic names Hadamczik coach (SportsTicker)
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (Ticker) - Less than two weeks after Vladimir Ruzicka rode off into the sunset, the Czech Republic has found a replacement.
State drops assault charge against hockey team owner (AP)
State prosecutors dropped an assault charge against the owner of a minor league hockey team who was accused of punching a referee after a game last December. Senior Assistant State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky III said he believed there wasn't enough evidence to convict Danbury Trashers owner James Galante of the misdemeanor assault charge.
United States to face Canada in first round of next year's hockey worlds (AP)
The United States was drawn into the same group as Canada on Tuesday for next year's world hockey championships in Latvia. Canada, which lost to the Czech Republic in the final on Sunday, the U.S., Norway and Denmark are in Group D. The Canadians and Americans also were in the same group for this year's worlds.
Mighty Ducks drop Cincinnati as AHL affiliate (SportsTicker)
ANAHEIM, California (Ticker) - A franchise-record win total was not enough to keep the American Hockey League affiliate of the Mighty Ducks in Cincinnati.
Czech Republic blanks Canada 3-0 at ice hockey worlds (AP)
Martin Rucinsky made sure the Czech Republic wouldn't need overtime or a shootout to win the world hockey championship. Rucinsky set up Vaclav Prospal's first-period goal, and scored one of his own in the third as the Czech Republic denied Canada its third straight title and won the world championship 3-0 Sunday.
Players' association cancels membership meeting (AP)
The NHL Players' Association will not hold a scheduled membership meeting at the end of the month because there has been little change in negotiations with the league on a new collective bargaining agreement. The decision was made Friday night after union leaders held a conference call with team representatives.
Trading Paint: Click your heels
Fans are fired up over the possibility of a NASCAR Hall of Fame going to Kansas City.
Andretti is not slowing down, but Mikey's still 0-for-Indy (AP)
Michael Andretti cradled his cheek against his left hand and pondered all the years he felt confident about his chances of winning the Indianapolis 500. ``In 1991 and '92, for sure,'' he said Thursday, sitting at a table in his team's hospitality area. Is that it? Hardly. ``In '95, I was,'' Andretti went on.
Slump leads to shake-up with Junior's team (AP)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. still considers himself a contender for NASCAR's championship despite shaking up his team just 11 races into the season.
Newman wins pole for NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 (SportsTicker)
Newman shatters track record to win another pole (AP)
Ryan Newman's latest qualifying effort was impressive even by his own standards.
News organizations ask judge to unseal documents in Earnhardt case (AP)
Several news organizations, including The Associated Press, asked a judge Thursday to unseal documents in a case that pits the race car owner for Dale Earnhardt against an insurance company that refused to pay up when he died. Superior Court Judge Kimberly Taylor extended an earlier protective order in the case at the request of the attorney for Richard Childress Racing, who argued that some of...
Trying to get back on top, Jarrett tries sixth crew chief (AP)
CONCORD, N.C. – The relationship between Dale Jarrett and Todd Parrott clicked from the moment Parrott...
Notes: Logano ready to race at 15 (AP)
For many youngsters, reaching 15 means getting a learner's permit to drive. For Joey Logano, his 15th birthday...
Hamilton escapes Nextel Cup pressures at his restaurant (AP)
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – Bobby Hamilton Jr.'s face beams from photos on every wall. His life-size cardboard...
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