Dolphins place Matt Roth on non-football injury list, waive 6 othersDAVIE, Fla. — Matt Roth’s absence from the Miami Dolphins will stretch into at least October. Filling his spot for the defending AFC East champions: A six-time Pro Bowler. Tony Stewart says he’s convinced Danica Patrick will eventually make jump to NASCARHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. Alabama looks for repeat of 2008 opener; Virginia Tech eager to make statement for ACCATLANTA — For Alabama and Virginia Tech, the first game can’t get here soon enough. Jason Giambi comes through again with big hit, lifting Rockies to 5-4 win over DiamondbacksDENVER — The Colorado Rockies brought Jason Giambi aboard for his big-hit capability. De Souza has 27 points, 13 rebounds in Dream’s 98-90 win over MonarchsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Erika de Souza had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and Angel McCoughly added 26 points and 10 assists in the Atlanta Dream’s 98-90 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Friday night. Rodriguez sharp; Lee, Pence homer in Astros’ 7-0 win over Cliff Lee, PhilliesHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez struck out seven in seven innings and drove in two runs with a double to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Whisenhunt says 0-4 preseason has not eroded his belief in CardinalsTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt knows there is concern among Cardinals fans after the reigning NFC champions went 0-4 in the preseason. Reds 3, Braves 1
Bronson Arroyo sharp again in 7 strong innings as Reds beat Braves 3-1 for fifth straight winATLANTA — Bronson Arroyo gave up one run in seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Spagnuolo ready to take Rams into regular seasonST. LOUIS — New St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo knows the easy part is over. Bolt steals show even though Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele split $1M Golden League jackpotBRUSSELS — Under black clouds on a damp day, Usain Bolt was brilliant as ever. Once again, it was as if he were racing alone. Braves OF Nate McLouth activated from DL after missing 17 games with hamstring injuryATLANTA — Atlanta Braves outfielder Nate McLouth is back in uniform after missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring. Georgia QB Joe Cox has ‘flu-like symptoms,’ taking later flight to Oklahoma StateATLANTA — Quarterback Joe Cox is expected to play in No. 13 Georgia’s opener at No. 9 Oklahoma State on Saturday despite suffering “flu-like symptoms” that forced him to miss the team’s flight on Friday. Hokies’ redshirt freshman Ryan Williams to start at tailback against AlabamaBLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech redshirt freshman Ryan Williams will start at tailback when the No. 7 Hokies play No. 5 Alabama. Short and sweet: Steelers stars mostly watch as 21-10 win over Panthers wraps up preseasonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players quickly showered and dressed in the Pittsburgh locker room Thursday night before hustling to the bus following their 21-10 victory over Carolina in the exhibition finale. Swine flu causes Stillman to cancel first home game of season against Clark AtlantaTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Stillman canceled its home opener against Clark Atlanta because of swine flu, college officials announced Thursday. Marlins 8, Braves 3
Hanley Ramirez returns, sparks Florida Marlins over Atlanta Braves 8-3MIAMI — Hanley Ramirez hit a tying, pinch-hit single and scored the go-ahead run in his first game since teammate Dan Uggla publicly challenged his effort, lifting the Florida Marlins over the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Thursday night. Beck throws a pair of TD passes, going the distance to lead Ravens past Falcons 20-3.ATLANTA — Matt Ryan played one series for the Atlanta Falcons. Most of Baltimore’s starters didn’t even bother suiting up. Currie scores 17 points, Ajavan adds 16 as Mystics end Storm’s 6-game win streak, 78-67WASHINGTON — Monique Currie scored 17 points, Matee Ajavon had 16 in her first start of the season and the Washington Mystics continued their playoff push with a 78-67 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. NFL commissioner Goodell says Eagles QB Michael Vick eligible to play in 3rd game of seasonNEW YORK — Michael Vick got the green light for full reinstatement in the NFL on Thursday when commissioner Roger Goodell said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Marlins star Hanley Ramirez out of lineup, day after squabbling with UgglaMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez was sitting at his locker in the Florida Marlins clubhouse, earphones on, stoic and staring straight ahead at the movie “Scarface” playing on his laptop. Edwards on crutches with broken foot but plans to run 2 weekend races at AtlantaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. Last chance for Vikings backup QBs to make an impression, earn a roster spotEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress decided to rest Brett Favre and many starters for the preseason finale against Dallas on Friday night, it did anything but render the game meaningless. NFL commissioner Goodell says Michael Vick is eligible to play in 3rd game of regular season.NEW YORK — After missing two seasons and serving an 18-month prison term, sitting out two regular-season games can’t be too difficult for Michael Vick. Talk is in the fast lane of a showdown of track greats: Usain Bolt vs. Kenenisa BekeleBRUSSELS — Who is track’s greatest runner? Long-distance star Kenenisa Bekele wonders what it would be like to race sprinting great Usain Bolt. Bucs fire offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski; promote quarterbacks coach Greg OlsonTAMPA, Fla. — Former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski was fired Thursday as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have been unhappy with the progress of their passing game. Helms’ homer lifts Marlins past Braves 8-7 Marlins top Braves 8-7 on day of infightingMIAMI — Wes Helms hit a game-winning homer, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez’s effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night. Marlins 8, Braves 7
Agent: Jets sign veteran TE Ben Hartsock; team also waives P Glenn PakulakFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets signed veteran Ben Hartsock to a one-year deal Wednesday, filling their need for a blocking tight end, his agent told The Associated Press. Tomlinson won’t play in Bolts’ exhibition finale against 49ers; Sproles probably won’t eitherSAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner confirmed what most people already guessed, that LaDainian Tomlinson will not play in Friday night’s exhibition finale against San Francisco. Marlins’ Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla squabble over why NL batting leader left gameMIAMI — The Florida Marlins’ two star sluggers exchanged heated words in a verbal confrontation in the clubhouse Wednesday, forcing a closed-door meeting as the team faded from the playoff picture. Starting strong: Bama-Va Tech; Oregon-Boise St; OU-BYU highlight wall-to-wall football weekendEven Nick Saban, a coach who is all about urgency, wasn’t quite ready to buy into the idea that the first game of the season was a make-or-break deal Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Ryan Howard hits RBI double to lead Phillies over Giants 1-0PHILADELPHIA — All Cole Hamels had to do to regain his dominant form was stop trying to be too perfect. The wait is over: Joe Cox ready to shine in his one-and-done season as Georgia’s starting QBATHENS, Ga. — Joe Cox had it all figured out when he arrived at Georgia. |
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