Scherzer Ks 14 in 5 2-3, Tigers beat A's (AP)
Max Scherzer responded quite nicely to his demotion. Scherzer struck out 14 in 5 2-3 shutout innings hours after he was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland...
View ArticlePujols hits 3 HRs as Cards rout Cubs 9-1 (AP)
Albert Pujols didn't see anything different in his three-homer performance Sunday in comparison to the period in which he connected once in 28 games. Pujols hit three long balls and Adam Wainwright...
View ArticleFranchitti wins Indy 500 for second time (AP)
One lap to go, running on empty and a car bearing down on his tail.
View ArticleAngels celebrate calmly after walkoff HR (AP)
Angels manager Mike Scioscia really enjoyed Sunday's game -- not only Howie Kendrick's winning three-run homer, but the way his teammates celebrated on the field. Just one day after Kendry Morales...
View ArticleKurt Busch sweeps Cup races in Charlotte (AP)
It was only fitting to have Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi cars chasing each other for a victory in a Memorial Day weekend race.
View ArticleFranchitti wins Indy 500 for second time (AP)
How far can you make it on 1.6 gallons of fuel, going 200 mph at the Indianapolis 500?
View ArticleHoward may not play for US at worlds (AP)
Dwight Howard might not play for USA Basketball at this summer's world championships. Orlando's All-Star center and the NBA's two-time defending defensive player of the year said on Monday that he...
View ArticleConway to miss 3 months after Indy crash (AP)
IndyCar driver Mike Conway will miss at least three months with back and leg injuries from his frightening crash in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
View ArticleUS Cup team arrives in South Africa (AP)
The U.S. World Cup team arrived in Johannesburg on Monday following a 17-hour flight and was greeted by the same visible security presence that was on hand for the arrival for other countries. Armed...
View ArticleBraves top Phillies, move into 1st place (AP)
Chipper Jones knows the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup is too potent to stay quiet for long. "At some point they're going to break out of it," he said. "You just hope it's not against you. We've been...
View ArticleA-Rod slam backs Pettitte's seventh win (AP)
Crazy as it seems, teams still load the bases so they can pitch to Alex Rodriguez. On purpose. For the second time this season, A-Rod made them pay in the worst way, hitting a grand slam that sparked...
View ArticleJimenez wins 10th, lowers ERA to 0.78 (AP)
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors' first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday's highly...
View ArticleLakers C Bynum has knee drained (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's troublesome right knee was drained of excess fluid Monday. Bynum hopes the procedure will allow him to play closer to full strength in the NBA finals against...
View Article'Hawks hold off Flyers, lead series 2-0 (AP)
Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds apart late in the second period, Antti Niemi had 32 saves, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the...
View ArticleUS team opens training in South Africa (AP)
The U.S. soccer team has gotten training under way in South Africa after arriving for the World Cup. Players are staying at the Irene Country Lodge, behind tall metal gates and stone walls about 3 feet...
View ArticleRoethlisberger back at Steelers practice (AP)
Ben Roethlisberger returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since the Steelers' two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback was suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct...
View ArticleJames to appear on 'Larry King Live' (AP)
The King has spoken to Larry King. LeBron James, the NBA's two-time MVP on the cusp of free agency, taped a sit-down interview at his home near Akron on Tuesday with King. The segment will air Friday...
View ArticleKings' Evans cited for reckless driving (AP)
Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is facing a court date after being stopped for reckless driving in California. The California Highway Patrol cited the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday...
View ArticleLidstrom returns to Wings on 1-year deal (AP)
Nicklas Lidstrom has signed a one-year contract, returning to the Detroit Red Wings instead of retiring. The team announced the deal Tuesday. Lidstrom had been contemplating calling it a career. He's...
View ArticleBraves win eighth straight, top Phillies (AP)
Chipper Jones was on the bench, nursing an injured finger. Bring on Omar Infante, the latest player to come through for a team that can do no wrong. Infante lined a two-out, run-scoring single in the...
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