Coach Tom Coughlin ends Giants minicamp with heartfelt speech: Remember disappointment of 2008EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After blowing the final whistle to end a three-day minicamp on Thursday, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gathered his team in the corner of the fieldhouse and gave them a passionate 18-minute speech. Arlington native Pence hits tiebreaking homer and Astros avoid season sweep, 5-3 over RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Hunter Pence led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Thursday night to avoid a season sweep. Porcello’s pitching helps Tigers avoid sweep vs. CardinalsST. LOUIS — Rookie Rick Porcello won for the seventh time in nine starts and the Detroit Tigers shook off an offensive drought with a four-run first inning, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Adrian Gonzalez’s homer, 4 hits lead Padres past Mariners 4-3 to snap interleague skidSAN DIEGO — Adrian Gonzalez matched his career high with four hits, including a homer, and scored the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Thursday to end their major league-record interleague losing streak at 13. Rod Barajas’ pinch-hit homer helps Blue Jays beat Phillies 8-7 for 3-game sweepPHILADELPHIA — Pinch-hitter Rod Barajas led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champions. Wolves president decides not to retain Kevin McHale Timberwolves head coachMINNEAPOLIS — During 15 years in charge of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin McHale forged two distinct reputations. Person with knowledge of decision: Kevin McHale will not return as Timberwolves head coachMINNEAPOLIS — Kevin McHale’s 15-year run with his home-state Minnesota Timberwolves has come to an end. Rupp hits 2 home runs as No. 1-seeded Texas erases 6-run deficit to beat Sun Devils 10-6OMAHA, Neb. — Texas’ comeback ability was again on full display on Tuesday night. Nix drive in 3, Phillips gets 3 hits as Reds beat Braves 7-2, ending 4-game losing streakCINCINNATI — Laynce Nix drove in three runs Tuesday night, and Brandon Phillips had three hits on a soggy field, helping the Cincinnati Reds overcome a couple of rain delays for a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that ended a four-game losing streak. Rupp raps 2 home runs as No. 1-seeded Texas erases 6-run deficit to beat Sun Devils 10-6OMAHA, Neb. — Cameron Rupp’s second home run of the game broke a seventh-inning tie, and Texas overcame a six-run deficit to beat Arizona State 10-6 in the College World Series on Tuesday night. Pujols, Wainwright key Cardinals’ 11-2 rout of TigersST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit his fifth home run in five games — and the longest homer at Busch Stadium this season — and Adam Wainwright worked seven strong innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals rout the Detroit Tigers and ace Justin Verlander 11-2 on Tuesday night. Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall hints on his blog that his days in Denver are overDENVER — Brandon Marshall is saying his good-byes to the Denver Broncos and their fans even as coach Josh McDaniels talks about seeing his holdout Pro Bowl receiver at training camp next month. Packers sign trio of late-round defensive draft picksGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have signed three defensive players taken on the second day of the NFL draft: defensive end Jarius Wynn, cornerback Brandon Underwood and linebacker Brad Jones. Broncos sign free agent WR Brandon Lloyd amid report Brandon Marshall wants a tradeDENVER — The Broncos signed free-agent receiver Brandon Lloyd on the same day a radio station reported Pro Bowl wideout Brandon Marshall wants to follow Jay Cutler out of Denver. Texas scores on bases-loaded walk in 9th to beat Southern Miss 7-6 at College World SeriesOMAHA, Neb. — Southern Mississippi reliever Jonathan Johnston walked Brandon Loy on four pitches with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to give Texas a 7-6 win in the College World Series on Sunday night. Ronny Paulino homers twice as Marlins complete three-game sweep, beat Blue Jays 11-3TORONTO — Ronny Paulino hit two home runs, Josh Johnson pitched his second complete game of the season and the Florida Marlins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-3 Sunday for a sweep. Rockies win 10th straight to move within 1 of franchise record, beating Marines 5-3DENVER, — Chris Iannetta broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies ran their winning streak to 10, beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Saturday night. Kyle Orton beats out Chris Simms, gets nod for Denver Broncos’ starting QB jobENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Kyle Orton was selected to be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Freddy Sanchez hits grand slam, Pirates rout Tigers 9-3PITTSBURGH — Freddy Sanchez hit a grand slam and Adam LaRoche added a solo home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates used a rare power surge to defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Saturday night. Kyle Orton beats out Chris Simms, gets nod for Broncos starting QB jobENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Kyle Orton was selected to be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Mark Reynolds, Dan Haren lead Arizona Diamondbacks past Houston Astros 8-1PHOENIX — Dan Haren pitched his first career two-hitter, Mark Reynolds drove in five runs with a homer and three doubles, and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Houston Astros 8-1 on Friday night. Castillo’s error gives Yankees wild 9-8 win over Mets in Subway Series openerNEW YORK — It’s happened before in tens of thousands of games, a simple popup for the final out. Hochevar tosses 3-hitter to help Royals beat Reds 4-1 in return to Kansas CityKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals needed something, anything to break their five-week funk. Cody Ross hits grand slam, Roy Halladay leaves with sore groin as Marlins beat Blue Jays 7-3TORONTO — Cody Ross hit a tiebreaking grand slam, Chris Coghlan had a career-high four hits and the Florida Marlins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Friday night. Rick Porcello throws 7 sharp innings as Detroit Tigers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1PITTSBURGH — Rick Porcello threw seven crisp innings and had a pair of RBI singles for his first major league hits, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Cabrera’s 10th inning homer lifts Tigers over White SoxCHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera broke out of a slump with a solo homer in the 10th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night. Cueto stingy again, allows 1 run over 7 innings as Reds open trip with 3-2 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — Johnny Cueto had another one-run outing, and Brandon Phillips knocked in a pair of runs with a double Tuesday night as the Cincinnati Reds opened a six-game road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Lilly strikes out four, Fontenot homers in Cubs’ 7-1 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Ted Lilly gave the Chicago Cubs just the performance they needed after an exhausting start to their road trip. Tallet throws 7 shutout innings, Lind homers to lead Blue Jays past Rangers 9-0ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Tallet and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, Adam Lind homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 9-0 Tuesday night. Jose Contreras is brilliant in return to Chicago as White Sox beat Tigers 6-0 to earn splitCHICAGO — Jose Contreras allowed one hit in eight strong innings in his return to the majors Monday night, getting his first win in nearly a year as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 to earn a split in their day-night doubleheader. Adam Lind homers twice, Blue Jays snap 9-game road skid by beating Rangers 6-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 6-3 Monday night. Lind homers twice, Blue Jays snap nine-game road skid by beating Rangers 6-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 6-3 Monday night. Contreras is brilliant in return to Chicago as White Sox beat Tigers 6-0 to earn splitCHICAGO — Jose Contreras allowed one hit in eight strong innings in his return to the majors Monday night, getting his first win in nearly a year as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 to earn a split in their day-night doubleheader. Hamilton has partial tear in abdominal muscle, surgery scheduled TuesdayARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear in an abdominal muscle and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. Inge’s 9th-inning single sends Tigers past slumping White Sox 5-4 in opener of day-night DHCHICAGO — Brandon Inge singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 5-4 Monday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. |
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