The way thing are going for the Milwaukee Brewers right now, even Yadier Molina is a power hitter against them. Molina hit two home runs and the Cardinals beat the Brewers 8-0 on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep and closing to within 2 1/2 games of the NL Central lead for the first time since April 20.
The way thing are going for the Milwaukee Brewers right now, even Yadier Molina is a power hitter against them. Molina hit two home runs and the Cardinals beat the Brewers 8-0 on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep and closing to within 2 1/2 games of the NL Central lead for the first time since…
Manny Ramirez had just struck out to end the game when the Fenway Park sound system began playing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” The answer from Boston’s demanding fans would have to wait one more day. The Red Sox were off Thursday, preparing for a weekend series against the Angels and pondering their diminished…
Once Donovan McNabb eludes a sack and scrambles for a gain, most observers will say that No. 5 is back. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback doesn’t need to break a long run or endure a hard hit to convince himself he’s ready. He already knows. Now he just has to do it before a huge…
Michael Vick and his attorneys were still negotiating with federal prosecutors Thursday, hoping to strike a deal on a plea agreement, according to a lawyer familiar with the case. The lawyer spoke on condition of anonymity to Sports Betting News because of the ongoing discussions. The Atlanta Falcons star quarterback pleaded not guilty to dogfighting…
Will there be cheers for the Chiefs’ career top-rated passer, or will fans boo a guy who complained he wasn’t getting a fair chance to keep his job and then wrangled a drawn-out trade to Miami? Trent Green doesn’t know. But Kansas City coach Herm Edwards has an idea how the crowd will greet the…
LEVEL CROSS, North Carolina (Ticker) — Petty Enterprises on Tuesday named Doug Randolph as crew chief for the No. 43 Dodge driven by 2000 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Bobby Labonte.
LEVEL CROSS, North Carolina (Ticker) — Petty Enterprises on Tuesday named Doug Randolph as crew chief for the No. 43 Dodge driven by 2000 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Bobby Labonte.
The Detroit Pistons signed free-agent guard/forward Jarvis Hayes on Thursday. The 6-foot-8 Hayes appeared in 81 games last season for the Washington Wizards, averaging 7.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 20.1 minutes. “We are pleased to add Jarvis Hayes to our roster,” team president Joe Dumars said. “Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Sam Pollock’s influence on the hockey world “unmatched” a day after the former Montreal Canadiens vice president and general manager’s death. “Sam Pollock’s legacy extends far beyond the nine Stanley Cup championships the Canadiens won in his 14 years of leadership,” Bettman said in a statement.
Tim Hudson was called for a couple of balks — nearly doubling his career total– and took a hard-hit liner off the leg. Otherwise, just another typical night for the Atlanta Braves’ ace. Hudson won his eighth in a row despite giving up Barry Bonds’ 759th homer and getting called for the first two balks…
Jose Offerman was having a pretty good summer. Then in a flash, things went flying out of control. Looking for a last chance in the majors, the two-time All-Star turned violent at a minor league game Tuesday night. Hit by a fastball, Offerman charged the mound with his bat and swung at least twice, striking…
Lane Kiffin move around the practice field slowly, instead of the way he usually pops from drill to drill. When the Oakland Raiders coach had something to tell one of his players, he’d call him aside and do it face-to-face instead of yelling it out for all to hear. Kiffin was back at practice Wednesday…