Archive for September, 2009

Pondexter gives Mercury 1-0 lead in WNBA finals (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) drives past Indiana Fever forward Ebony Hoffman (32) for a basket in the first quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - The WNBA finals was supposed to be Phoenix's offense against Indiana's defense.


Note to Tebow: Real men won’t shrug off concussion (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Teammates Matt Patchan (71) and Marcus Gilbert (76) look on as Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) lies flat on the turf after being sacked by Kentucky defensive end Taylor Wyndham in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.  (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)AP - Real men don't shrug off concussions. So if Tim Tebow still wants to be a role model when his head clears, he could start by role modeling for a few of his teammates.


Slim, trim Jefferson feels good after 1st practice (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Minnesota Timberwolves new head coach Kurt Rambis, center, poses with veterans Al Jefferson, left, and Kevin Love during NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - "Big Al" isn't quite as big these days, and that's no accident for the Minnesota Timberwolves star as he returns from a major knee injury.


Dantonio says it’s way too early to judge Spartans (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Michigan State wide receiver B.J. Cunningham (3) catches a touchdown pass over Wisconsin cornerback Chris Maragos during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio won more games in his first two seasons than any coach in school history.


Bengals WR Caldwell is effective

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Andre Caldwell leaves the field after they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. Caldwell caught a four-yard touchdown pass in the closing minute. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)AP - One locker is filled with eye-catching items. There's a shiny pair of golden cleats resting in the shoe rack. A laminated list that says "Sweet Revenge" in Spanish is tacked to the side, naming every cornerback that the Bengals receiver plans to burn this season.


FIFA suspends Brunei for government interference (AFP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) has been suspended by FIFA for government interference in its affairs, soccer's world governing body said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Fabrice Coffrini)AFP - The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) has been suspended by FIFA for government interference in its affairs, soccer's world governing body said Wednesday.


Molina homers twice in Giants’ win (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)AP - Bengie Molina gave the San Francisco Giants something to think about as they contemplate whether to bring the veteran catcher back for another year.


Rockies blow three-run lead in ninth but win in 11 (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Marquis works against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer off David Weathers in the 11th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.


Dolphins acquire Thigpen from Chiefs (Reuters)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen (C) scrambles eight yards for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of their NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 21, 2008. REUTERS/Dave KaupReuters - The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Tyler Thigpen from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday after losing starter Chad Pennington to a shoulder injury.


Red Sox Clinch Playoff Berth

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Red Sox clinch AL wild-card berth despite 8-7 loss to Blue Jays (6 HR)
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Central-Leading Tigers Beat Twins 6-5 to Split DH

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Showdown in Motown: Tigers beat Twins 6-5 to split DH and get AL Central lead back to 2 games
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Central-leading Tigers beat Twins 6-5 to split DH (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)AP - Justin Verlander kept the Detroit Tigers on top in the AL Central, pitching eight innings in a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night that salvaged a split of their critical doubleheader.


Nationals beat Mets on wild throw in eighth inning (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, center, is congratulated by teammate J.D. Martin (60), after scoring a two run homer during fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Washington. Pete Orr, left, also scored from Desmond's homer.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - Pinch-runner Justin Maxwell scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning thanks to two wild throws, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 4-3 on Tuesday night.


Feliz, Happ Help Phillies Reduce Magic Number to 1

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Feliz hits slam to back Happ, Phillies beat Astros 7-4 to trim magic number to 1
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Marlins win 5-4 to hurt Braves’ postseason hopes (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Florida Marlins starter Josh Johnson delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Jorge Cantu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh and the Florida Marlins damaged Atlanta's playoff hopes, winning 5-4 Tuesday night to snap the Braves' seven-game winning streak.


Feliz, Happ help Phillies reduce magic number to 1 (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Houston Astros' Carlos Lee,  bottom, slides under the tag from Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley to steal second in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Pedro Feliz hit a grand slam, J.A. Happ pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer toward clinching their third straight NL East title with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.


Rams’ Vobora suspended for 4 games for doping offence (Reuters)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Reuters - St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora has been suspended for four games after testing positive for a banned substance.

Miettinen scores in SO to give Wild 5-4 win (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Minnesota Wild's Martin Havlat (14) celebrates with Andrew Brunette and Marek Zidlicky (3) after he scored against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)AP - Antti Miettinen scored the deciding goal in a shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the final preseason game for both teams on Tuesday.


USC RB Johnson Recovering From Weights Accident

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Johnson giving thumbs-up to mom, teammates after 7-hour surgery on crushed neck, larynx
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USC RB Johnson recovering from weights accident (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In this Sept. 12, 2009, photo, Southern California running back Stafon Johnson runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Johnson had emergency throat surgery Monday, Sept. 28, after a weightlifting accident. The senior who scored the No. 7 Trojans' go-ahead touchdown against Ohio State was bench-pressing when the bar slipped from his right hand and fell onto his throat. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)AP - Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson probably wouldn't have survived his weightlifting accident without his muscular athlete's neck, which helped maintain his airway when a weight bar crashed down on it, a doctor said Tuesday.