A-Rod reinjures calf, DL a possibility (AP)
Alex Rodriguez's return to the New York Yankees' lineup Tuesday night lasted one at-bat. Back after missing three games with a left calf strain, Rodriguez will likely miss a few more games. Manager Joe...
View ArticleOwens has 43-yard catch in Bengals' win (AP)
Terrell Owens put some bite back into the Bengals' offense. Owens caught a 43-yard pass along the sideline, setting up the only touchdown by Cincinnati's starting offense Friday night in a 22-9...
View ArticleGiants hand Cards fifth straight loss (AP)
Madison Bumgarner would like another shot at pitching to Albert Pujols. The St. Louis Cardinals will have to play a lot better to make that happen. The 21-year-old rookie pitched into the eighth inning...
View ArticleReds end 12-game skid at Dodger Stadium (AP)
The Cincinnati Reds kept rolling along during Johnny Cueto's seven-game suspension thanks to a pair of outstanding starts by Homer Bailey. The right-hander pitched seven solid innings Friday night and...
View ArticleInjured Serena withdraws from US Open (AP)
In 35 years of women's tennis rankings, never before has the No. 1 player missed the U.S. Open. Serena Williams will be the first. About 1 1/2 weeks before the year's last Grand Slam tournament begins,...
View ArticleAlabama tops preseason poll, Boise 3rd (AP)
Alabama will start this season where it ended last season. The Crimson Tide is on top. Coach Nick Saban has the Tide rolling the way Bear Bryant did in his day, first in The Associated Press preseason...
View ArticleA-Rod goes on 15-day DL with calf injury (AP)
Alex Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list with a strained left calf on Saturday, taking one of the most potent bats out of the New York Yankees' lineup just as the AL East pennant race really...
View ArticleAiling del Potro won't defend Open title (AP)
Defending champion Juan Martin del Potro withdrew from the U.S. Open on Saturday, saying he "cannot compete at the top level yet" after having an operation on his right wrist in May. He becomes only...
View ArticleStrasburg strains forearm in Nats' win (AP)
Stephen Strasburg's precious, expensive right arm is hurting again. Strasburg was injured for the second time in a month and exited early, this time wincing with a strained tendon in his right forearm,...
View ArticleKyle Busch completes Bristol sweep (AP)
As Kyle Busch crossed the finish line for a three-race sweep, his crew quickly credited the driver for his role in the record-setting moment.
View ArticleDodgers rip Cueto, end Reds' win streak (AP)
Manny Ramirez looked somewhat rusty in his first game back off the disabled list. Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto appeared even rustier, surrendering four home runs in his first start after serving a...
View ArticleCarpenter outpitches Lincecum, Cards win (AP)
With his team in desperate need of a win, St. Louis Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter played the role of stopper to perfection. Carpenter (14-4) out dueled Tim Lincecum, and the Cardinals snapped a...
View ArticleBradley interested in Aston Villa job (AP)
United States soccer coach Bob Bradley says he is interested in taking over as manager of Aston Villa in the English Premier League. The 52-year-old Bradley, who has a contract to coach the U.S....
View ArticleCubs' Piniella to retire after Sunday (AP)
Cubs manager Lou Piniella is stepping down after Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves so he can spend more time with his family. The 66-year-old Piniella made the announcement in a release handed...
View ArticleSerena to return next month in Tokyo (AP)
Serena Williams is set to make a comeback at next month's Toray Pan Pacific Open. Williams, who has withdrawn from the U.S. Open to recover from foot surgery, is among eight of the world's top 10...
View ArticleJets, C Mangold close on extension (AP)
The anchor of the New York Jets' offensive line is about to get a big payday. All-Pro center Nick Mangold and the Jets are close on a contract extension, coach Rex Ryan acknowledged Monday. The deal...
View ArticleNadal edges Federer for top US Open seed (AP)
Seeking to complete the career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal will be the top-seeded man when the U.S. Open starts next week, while Roger Federer will come to Flushing Meadows seeded second. Nadal, who won...
View ArticleBrady: I hate Jets, won't watch show (AP)
Tom Brady hates the New York Jets. Rex Ryan doesn't like the New England Patriots. The verbal sparring has started again and there's still nearly three weeks to go before the fierce rivals begin their...
View ArticleWoods' divorce becomes official (AP)
With BC-GLF--Woods Divorce-Statement AP Photo NY150, NY151 By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Divorced. Single dad. Golf game still to be determined. And so, after nine months of turmoil over his...
View ArticleInjured Weir likely out for season (AP)
Mike Weir has a partially torn ligament in his right elbow and is likely out for the rest of the golf season. Weir told The Canadian Press on Tuesday that he had an MRI exam over the weekend. He plans...
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