Overbay's HR in 9th lifts Jays by Tigers (AP)
Lyle Overbay hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory over the injury-depleted Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the first game of a day-night...
View ArticleBall hits Dodgers' Monasterios in head (AP)
Dodgers pitcher Carlos Monasterios was struck on the right side of the head by a foul ball off the bat of Carlos Beltran while sitting in the Los Angeles dugout in the fourth inning of a game against...
View ArticleMarlins get fourth walkoff win of week (AP)
The Florida Marlins' latest pie-in-the-face celebration came with a twist: Wes Helms was a target twice, the second time when his 7-year-old son delivered a platter of shaving cream to dad's face in...
View ArticleAngels acquire RHP Haren from Arizona (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-hander Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels for three pitchers and a player to be named. The Diamondbacks get left-hander Joe Saunders and right-hander Rafael...
View ArticleDawson inducted into Hall of Fame (AP)
"The Hawk" has landed in Cooperstown. Andre Dawson, who endured 12 knee surgeries to forge an impressive 21-year major league career, was inducted Sunday into the National Baseball Hall of Fame,...
View ArticleYankees beat Royals, A-Rod stuck on 599 (AP)
Curtis Granderson hit a pair of homers, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs -- the last when he was hit with a pitch on the hand -- and the New York Yankees waited out a lengthy rain delay to beat the...
View ArticleNHLPA files grievance over Kovalchuk (AP)
The National Hockey League Players' Association has filed a grievance over the league's rejection of the landmark $102 million contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. The league...
View ArticleMcGrady works out for Bulls (AP)
Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. McGrady could be a low-risk addition for a reconfigured...
View ArticleBengals owner wants to sign WR Owens (AP)
Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to produce his own reality show. Terrell Owens. Chad Ochocinco. Together in Cincinnati. Brown said on Monday that the team has discussed a contract with Owens and his...
View ArticleTitans sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. (AP)
The Tennessee Titans are suing Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin for "maliciously" luring away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola a week before training camp opens. Tennessee Football...
View ArticleFinch helps US win title to close career (AP)
Jennie Finch is closing out her international softball career as a champion. Caitlin Lowe had a two-run triple, and the United States beat Japan 5-1 Monday night to win its fourth straight World Cup of...
View ArticleGarza's no-no fifth of year, Rays' first (AP)
The Tampa Bay Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance. Matt Garza threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the fifth in the major leagues this season,...
View ArticleHaren hit by liner, leaves Angels debut (AP)
Dan Haren left his first start for the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning Monday night after a line drive by Boston's Kevin Youkilis hit him in the right arm. The Angels said Haren has a bruised...
View ArticleMauer has 7 RBIs, Twins rip Royals 19-1 (AP)
Danny Valencia's own grandchildren may have trouble believing this story one day. Not only was his first major league home run a grand slam, it came in a 19-1 victory. And on a night he went 4 for 4....
View ArticleHaren hit by liner, leaves Angels debut (AP)
When the line drive hit Dan Haren's right forearm with a sickening smack, a collective shudder pulsed through Angel Stadium. Not even the Boston Red Sox wanted Haren's debut with the Los Angeles Angels...
View ArticleFinch helps US win title to close career (AP)
Pausing one last time to smile and wave to the crowd, Jennie Finch walked away from the sport she helped to spread around the world. With one final championship to add to her sparkling resume, Finch...
View ArticleGarza's no-no fifth of year, Rays' first (AP)
Matt Garza insists the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay history and the fifth in the major leagues this season isn't the most satisfying moment of his career. That, Garza said Monday night after facing the...
View ArticleYao: I may quit if foot doesn't heal (AP)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is considering quitting basketball after next season if he doesn't fully recover from his lingering foot injury. In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded...
View ArticleGiants rookie S Jones leaving hospital (AP)
New York Giants rookie safety Chad Jones is heading home to New Orleans after a nearly monthlong stay in the hospital. The Giants say the third-round draft pick from LSU was scheduled to be released...
View ArticleMaradona's coaching future in doubt (AP)
Argentina's soccer federation has asked Diego Maradona to replace most of his staff, jeopardizing his future as coach of the national team, members of the federation's executive committee said Tuesday....
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