Andrew Ladd scores in 9th rounds of shootout, Bkackhawks beats Avs 4-3CHICAGO — Andrew Ladd scored on a high shot in a team-record ninth round of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night in their home opener. Bradford throws for 389 yards in return from injury as No. 19 Sooners top Baylor 33-7NORMAN, Okla. — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford threw for 389 yards and a touchdown in his return from a shoulder injury and Chris Brown had two short scoring runs as No. 19 Oklahoma beat Baylor 33-7 on Saturday. No. 13 Oregon covers for offense with KO return, INT return for TDs in 24-10 win over UCLAPASADENA, Calif. — Kenjon Barner returned the second-half kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown, and Talmadge Jackson returned an interception 32 yards for another score just 13 seconds later in No. 13 Oregon’s 24-10 victory over UCLA on Saturday. Marvin Fishman, 1 of Milwaukee Bucks’ original owners, dies at Wisconsin hospital at age 84MILWAUKEE — Marvin Fishman, one of the original owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday at a southeast Wisconsin hospital following a stroke, his daughter said Saturday. He was 84. Johnson scores twice and No. 15 Cowboys rally past Texas A&MCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Zac Robinson threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma State overcame the absence of their top two playmakers to beat Texas A&M 36-31 on Saturday. Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer recuperating after surgery complicationsDENVER — Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is recovering at a Philadelphia hospital from a blood infection. Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff seriesNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared. Twins 3B Matt Tolbert leaves game against Yankees with strained oblique muscleNEW YORK — Minnesota Twins third baseman Matt Tolbert has left Game 2 of their division series against the New York Yankees because a strained left oblique muscle. Colts’ Sanders listed as doubtful for Titans game, but getting closer to playingINDIANAPOLIS — Colts safety Bob Sanders is doubtful for Sunday night’s game at Tennessee, marking the first time this season he has not been ruled out of a game. Wizards C Brendan Haywood leaves preseason game with sprained right ankleWASHINGTON — Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards’ exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. Belichick hopes to get RB Fred Taylor back from ankle surgery in 2009FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and running back Fred Taylor are hopeful Taylor’s ankle surgery Thursday isn’t season ending. Mora: Hasselbeck probable to return for Seahawks on Sunday against JagsRENTON, Wash. — Matt Hasselbeck has gone from excruciating pain to probable in four days. Buckhalter’s injury could put Moreno in Broncos’ starting lineupENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver running back Correll Buckhalter missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of an ankle injury. Giants QB Eli Manning practices, no signs of injured heelEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice Friday and showed no ill effects of the injured right heel that kept him out the previous two days. Giants QB Eli Manning returns to practice, showing no signs of injured heelEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice and showed no ill effects of the injured heel that kept him out of practice for two days. Dawes, Jokinen give Flames 4-3 shootout win over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta — Nigel Dawes and Olli Jokinen scored in the shootout to give the Calgary Flames their second comeback victory in Edmonton this season, a 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Thursday night. Augustin scores 22 points, leads Bobcats to 108-101 win over HornetsGREENSBORO, N.C. — D.J. Augustin spoiled Chris Paul’s homecoming and helped the Larry Brown-led Charlotte Bobcats finally win a game that doesn’t matter. Patriots rushing leader Fred Taylor misses practice, may need right ankle surgeryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Oft-injured running back Fred Taylor is sidelined again and could need surgery on his right ankle after leading the New England Patriots in rushing this season. Dara Torres to have radical knee surgery this month; out 12-18 months but eyes 2012 GamesDara Torres overcame staggering odds to make the U.S. Olympic swim team in her 40s. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits. Carr ready as heel injury sidelines Giants’ Eli Manning for second straight dayEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With 79 career starts, David Carr knows how much Eli Manning wants to be on the field calling the plays when the New York Giants meet the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. McNabb and Vick? Eagles may prefer powerful ground attack of Westbrook and McCoy insteadPHILADELPHIA — Never mind Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick. The Philadelphia Eagles may want running backs LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook in the same backfield instead. LBs Joey Porter, Akin Ayodele and defensive end Phillip Merling return to Dolphins practiceDAVIE, Fla. — Linebacker Joey Porter and two other injured Miami Dolphins defenders returned to practice Thursday in preparation for their Monday night game against the Jets. Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn’t practice for 2nd straight day because of injured right kneeALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are being coy about the quarterback’s injured right knee and his status. Dara Torres to miss 12-18 months after radical knee surgery, but not giving up on 2012 GamesDara Torres knew she needed surgery on her ailing left knee. She didn’t expect a radical operation and a recovery of up to 18 months. Thrashers lose defenseman Boris Valabik to ankle injury, activate Colby ArmstrongATLANTA — Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a high ankle sprain. Jacques Rogge set for re-election as president of International Olympic CommitteeLONDON — Jacques Rogge has presided over four Olympics, led a determined fight against doping and steadied the ship after the worst ethics crisis in the movement’s history. Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers to 118-101 victory over Warriors in preseason openerANAHEIM, Calif. — Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Oden has 20 points, 12 rebounds in another strong performance as Blazers beat KingsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Greg Oden had 20 points and 12 rebounds in his second consecutive strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 89-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a preseason game. Brooks scores 21, Rockets rally past Celtics in Garnett’s first game since knee injuryHIDALGO, Texas — Aaron Brooks scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Wednesday night. Rookie Young’s big fourth quarter carries Grizzlies past Thunder, 99-91
Thaddeus Young scores 11 points, 76ers use strong free throw shooting to beat Raptors 84-79TORONTO — Thaddeus Young had 11 points, Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert each scored 10, and the Philadelphia 76ers used a near-perfect performance from the free throw line to beat the Toronto Raptors 84-79 on Wednesday night. Hawks beat Hornets 108-102 in preseason openerATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 17 points, Josh Smith had 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-102 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Hasselbeck returns to practice 2 days after setback, playing Sunday remains another matterRENTON, Wash. — Matt Hasselbeck began this week in what his coach described as excruciating pain. Grizzlies’ Iverson could miss up to 3 weeks after MRI reveals partial tear in left hamstringMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson could miss three weeks after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his left hamstring. Merriman not happy with GM’s comments that Chargers have been ’soft and bewildered’ at timesSAN DIEGO — Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman wasn’t pleased to read a comment from general manager A.J. Smith that the team’s play at times this year has been “soft and bewildered.” |