Beltran makes season debut for Mets (AP)
Manager Jerry Manuel had a spark in his step as he came to the ballpark Thursday, planning to write out the New York Mets' lineup card with both Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes in it for the first time...
View ArticleReports: Rockets, Scola agree on 5 years (AP)
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Houston Rockets have agreed to terms with restricted free agent Luis Scola of Argentina. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not...
View ArticleRangers use 6-run 1st to defeat Red Sox (AP)
Josh Hamilton had three doubles to take over the major league batting lead and help the Texas Rangers get off to a quick start in the second half by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday night....
View ArticleWade sorry for 'World Trade' comment (AP)
Dwyane Wade issued an apology Monday to those who may have been offended by his use of the phrase "World Trade" while answering a question about the upcoming Miami Heat season. The All-Star guard made...
View ArticlePadres manager Black extended 3 years (AP)
In four-plus seasons as manager of the San Diego Padres, Bud Black has dealt with his closer leaving town, his ace being traded and a change in owners and general managers. All that, and he's got his...
View ArticleReds 3B Rolen out indefinitely (AP)
Third baseman Scott Rolen got a cortisone shot in his right hamstring on Monday, leaving the Cincinnati Reds without one of the catalysts for their turnaround season. Manager Dusty Baker said the team...
View ArticleReport: Florida probe targets OL Pouncey (AP)
Florida and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that former Gators offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey received $100,000 from a representative of a sports agent before last season ended, ESPN.com...
View ArticleBabby to head Suns basketball operations (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have hired agent Lon Babby to head the team's basketball operations, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person, who asked not to be identified because the...
View ArticleCardinals hit 4 homers, top Phillies 8-4 (AP)
No worries about offense on Matt Holliday's day off. The St. Louis Cardinals had plenty of it without their cleanup hitter. Albert Pujols' two-run home run in the fifth inning began a barrage of four...
View ArticleSerena questionable for US Open (AP)
Serena Williams is questionable for the U.S. Open because of her recent foot injury, according to the WTA Tour. Williams cut her right foot on broken glass at a restaurant shortly after winning...
View ArticleDevils ink Kovalchuk for 17 years, $102M (AP)
Ilya Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils after agreeing to a staggering 17-year, $102 million deal with the team. Kovalchuk's agent and the team announced on Monday that the high-scoring...
View ArticleCruz's HR in 14th gets Rangers by Tigers (AP)
Nelson Cruz kept the Texas Rangers in Monday night's game by pretending to make a play. Three innings later, he ended it with a real one. After his outfield deke prevented Detroit's Johnny Damon from...
View ArticleFinch to retire from softball next month (AP)
Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch plans to retire next month and bring an end to a 10-year career in which she helped the sport blossom in the United States. The dominating pitcher announced Tuesday...
View ArticleRibery, Benzema detained in sex scandal (AP)
French soccer players Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema were detained for questioning Tuesday as part of an investigation into an alleged prostitution ring, the latest setback for a national team that...
View ArticleRussell pleads not guilty to drug charge (AP)
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal drug possession Tuesday in Alabama. Russell, 24, is a former LSU star who was released by Oakland after...
View ArticleBroken hand sends Tigers 3B Inge to DL (AP)
The Detroit Tigers have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left hand. Inge was injured in Monday night's 8-6 loss to Texas when he was hit by a pitch from Scott...
View ArticleContract issues keep Amare out of worlds (AP)
Amare Stoudemire will not play for the United States in next month's world championships because of problems insuring his contract, a damaging blow to the Americans on the day training camp opened. The...
View ArticleHaden to replace Garrett as USC AD (AP)
Embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett will be replaced by Pat Haden next month, and the school will return its copy of Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy in its ongoing effort to...
View ArticleTorre to decide future in next month (AP)
Joe Torre said Tuesday he'll decide in the next month or so whether to continue his managerial career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He turned 70 last Sunday, but Torre said age won't have any bearing...
View ArticleCards top Phils for seventh straight win (AP)
Chris Carpenter worked eight dominant innings and the St. Louis Cardinals got home runs from Randy Winn and Matt Holliday, winning their seventh in a row with a 7-1 victory over the slumping...
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