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Burton wins the Camping World 300
Police: Body likely Nelson’s father
The body pulled from the Delaware River was positively identified as the missing father of Orlando Magic star Jameer Nelson. Floyd “Pete” Nelson, a 57-year-old welder for a tugboat company, was last seen Thursday working in a dry dock area in the Philadelphia suburb of Chester, Pa. Divers and trained dogs searched the river Friday…
Clark homers, drives in 5 in Arizona win
In a curious change of pace, it was Arizona’s offense that helped the Diamondbacks keep pace with the San Diego Padres in the NL West. Tony Clark homered and tied a career high with five RBIs, and the Diamondbacks scored seven times in the second inning of a 13-7 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.
Racecourse open after £32m revamp
Doncaster Racecourse reopens for the St Leger Trial Day following a £32m revamp.
Kurt Busch on the pole for Sharp Aquos 500
World champ Spain favored for Euro title
One of the most competitive European basketball championships in history is going to make it difficult for world champion Spain to add another crown. Even so, with at least five NBA players on the roster and a home crowd, Spain is favored to win. Paul Gasol will lead the Spaniards when the tournament opens Monday,…
Peavy, Cameron lead Pads by Dodgers 7-0
Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres entered September on a roll. Peavy, the big league ERA leader, pitched seven brilliant innings and Mike Cameron hit a grand slam for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 Saturday night to maintain their slim lead in the NL West. Peavy (16-5) allowed…
Red Sox rookie Buchholz no-hits Orioles
Before Clay Buchholz made his major league debut two weeks ago, the Boston Red Sox told him he was going back to the minors — even if he pitched a no-hitter. Got to keep the kid now. The 23-year-old rookie pitched that no-hitter in just his second outing, using a dazzling three-pitch assortment of fastballs,…
Marlins end Phillies’ streak at 6 games
The Florida Marlins never gave the Philadelphia Phillies a chance. Hanley Ramirez had three hits, including two during a seven-run first inning, and the Marlins stopped the Phillies’ winning streak at six games with a 12-6 win on Saturday night. Starter J.D. Durbin failed to retire a batter for Philadelphia, which fell three games behind…
Ankiel, Molina power Cards past Reds
Rick Ankiel had another big day, raising his average to .354. No one would believe he used to be a pitcher. Ankiel drove in three runs a day after hitting his first career grand slam, and Yadier Molina had three RBIs and homered for the second straight game in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 11-3 victory…
Dodgers’ Wells starts 7-game suspension
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Wells dropped the appeal of his seven-game suspension he drew while with the rival San Diego Padres and began serving the punishment Saturday night. Wells will miss his next scheduled start Wednesday at the Chicago Cubs. That start will be made by left-hander Eric Stults.
Byrd pitches Tribe to 8th straight win
Paul Byrd pitched a four-hit shutout, and Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 Saturday night for the Indians’ eighth straight win. Byrd (14-5) has won his last four starts and seven of his last eight decisions. It was his fifth career shutout. Casey Blake and Travis Hafner drove in two runs apiece while Franklin…