Catchings flirts with triple-double, Fever beats Mercury to tie WNBA finals 1-1
Atlanta’s Meadors WNBA coach of the year after leading Dream turnaroundPHOENIX — Marynell Meadors was honored Thursday as the WNBA coach of the year after leading the Atlanta Dream to a remarkable turnaround in the franchise’s second season. Lincecum, Torres lead Giants to victory over Arizona in final home game of seasonSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum struck out seven in his final start of the season, and Andres Torres homered and hit an RBI triple and the San Francisco Giants finished their home schedule with a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3
Diamondbacks manager, pitching coach ejected in 4th inning at San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. have been ejected from a game against the San Francisco Giants. Penny tosses complete game to beat D’backs 4-1 but Giants are eliminated from wild-card raceSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny believes San Francisco can contend for the World Series next year, which is why the right-hander isn’t ruling out a return to the Giants. San Francisco Giants eliminated from wild-card race but beat Arizona 4-1 behind Penny’s gemSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny pitched his first complete game in four years, Eli Whiteside homered and San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Wednesday night, less than two hours after the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 1
Teams have tough act to follow in WNBA Finals after record-breaking Game 1PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever have a tough act to follow in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Bankruptcy judge rejects both bids to buy Coyotes, leaves door open to NHLPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has rejected both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes pick up Bissonnette off waivers from PenguinsGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed Paul Bissonnette off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. USC tailback Stafon Johnson’s accident spurs concern among coachesThe horrifying weight room accident that crushed the neck and larynx of USC tailback Stafon Johnson earlier this week spurred concern among the Pac-10’s coaches. Manning directs three TD drives to give Colts 21-3 halftime lead over ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning carved up the Arizona defense for three second-quarter touchdown passes to give the Indianapolis Colts a 21-3 halftime lead over the Cardinals on Sunday night. Pondexter’s late scores give Mercury 120-116 OT victory over Fever in Game 1 of WNBA FinalsPHOENIX — The WNBA finals was supposed to be Phoenix’s offense against Indiana’s defense. Giants 8, Diamondbacks 4
Mercury standout Taurasi wins her first WNBA most valuable player awardPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi was the runaway winner for most valuable player in the WNBA, a style of victory fitting for the multitalented leader of the fast-paced Phoenix Mercury. Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran center Robert Lang to a 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed veteran center Robert Lang to a one-year contract Tuesday. Manning directs four TD drives to give Colts 28-10 third-quarter lead over ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning carved up the Arizona defense for four touchdown passes, three in the second quarter, and the Indianapolis Colts held a 28-10 lead over the Cardinals after three quarters on Sunday night. With Shaquille O’Neal experiment behind them, Steve Nash and Suns looking to turn up heatPHOENIX — With the failed Shaquille O’Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best. Manning directs 4 TD drives to give Colts 28-10 third-quarter lead over ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning carved up the Arizona defense for four touchdown passes, three in the second quarter, and the Indianapolis Colts held a 28-10 lead over the Cardinals after three quarters on Sunday night. Manning throws four TD passes, Colts roll past Cardinals 31-10GLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner have thrown for miles and miles in their NFL careers, yet their paths crossed for only the second time on Sunday night. Peyton Manning directs 3 TD drives to give Colts 21-3 halftime lead over ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning carved up the Arizona defense for three second-quarter touchdown passes to give the Indianapolis Colts a 21-3 halftime lead over the Cardinals on Sunday night. Diamondbacks 7, Padres 4
Ojeda drive in three runs, leads Diamondbacks over Padres, 7-4PHOENIX — Augie Ojeda had three hits and drove in three runs, Chad Tracy hit his second home run in two games and Arizona beat San Diego 7-4 Sunday. With bye week coming, Arizona Cardinals’ O-line needs tweakingTEMPE, Ariz. — Costly turnovers on offense. Critical breakdowns on defense. Boos from the home crowd. Neil Rackers’ field goal gives Cardinals early 3-0 lead over Colts after 1st quarterGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals dominated field position and took advantage of an Indianapolis penalty to take a 3-0 lead over the Colts after the first quarter of their Sunday night matchup. With time to rest shoulder, Arizona’s Nic Grigsby likely to play at WashingtonTUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona coach Mike Stoops says tailback Nic Grigsby is likely to play when the Wildcats visit Washington on Oct. 10. Mercury sends high-powered offense against Fever’s tough defense in WNBA FinalsPHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are all about offense, with All-Stars Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter leading a talented cast of scorers in search of the team’s second WNBA title in three years. Peyton Manning throws 4 TDs for 18th time in his career to lead Colts past Cardinals 31-10GLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner have thrown for miles and miles in their NFL careers, yet their paths crossed for only the second time on Sunday night. Giants muscle up to beat Diamondbacks, keep wild-card hopes aliveSAN FRANCISCO — Bengie Molina homered twice, Pablo Sandoval had four hits and the San Francisco Giants kept their slim wild-card hopes alive with an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Rackers’ field goal gives Cardinals early 3-0 lead over ColtsGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals dominated field position and took advantage of an Indianapolis penalty to take a 3-0 lead over the Colts after the first quarter of their Sunday night matchup. Pondexter’s late scores give Mercury 119-116 OT victory over Fever in Game 1 of WNBA FinalsPHOENIX — The WNBA finals was supposed to feature Phoenix’s offense against Indiana’s defense. Mercury reach WNBA finals by beating Sparks in Leslie’s last gamePHOENIX — Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement. Chad Tracy ends slump with pinch-hit slam that leads Diamondbacks over Padres 8-5PHOENIX — Seldom-used Chad Tracy snapped an 0-for-18 slump with a pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh inning, sending Daniel Schlereth to his first major league win in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Montana seals 41-34 win with interception against Northern Arizona in OTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — After scoring on the first play of scrimmage in overtime, Montana came up with an interception on Northern Arizona’s ensuing drive for a 41-34 win over the Lumberjacks in overtime Saturday. |