After a bad miss, Leonard pulls a prank to ease the moodSAN FRANCISCO — Justin Leonard took a while to cool down after missing a 3-foot putt that cost the Americans a point in the opening session of the Presidents Cup. Danica’s dilemma? Earnhardt Jr. says talks between Patrick, JR Motorsports in “early stagesFONTANA, Calif. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he’d love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn’t sure when — or even if — the IndyCar star will make the transition to stock car racing. NASCAR reduces size of restrictor plates at Talladega in hopes of improving safetyFONTANA, Calif. — NASCAR is reducing the size of the restrictor plates used by Sprint Cup cars at Talladega in hopes of making it safer for drivers. Denny Hamlin captures Sprint Cup pole at Auto Club SpeedwayFONTANA, Calif. — Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota was running so poorly before qualifying Friday for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway that his Joe Gibbs Racing team took it back to the garage and basically blew it up. Boston manager Terry Francona feeling better after food poisoningANAHEIM, Calif. — Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona is feeling better after a bout of food poisoning. Cal freshman Rogers moves forward with career-ending heart conditionBERKELEY, Calif. — Tierra Rogers never let herself think she was going to die. Her late father gave her strength and always taught her to persevere through the most trying of times. Michael Crabtree getting comfortable hanging out with the offenseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Crabtree exerted extra effort running one of his first pass routes as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and then defensive back Nate Clements got in the way. To race or not to race? Non-Chase drivers walk fine line while running alongside Chase driversFONTANA, Calif. — David Reutimann saw Mark Martin’s bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath. Owner Jess Jackson confirms star filly Rachel Alexandra won’t race again until 2010SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Star filly Rachel Alexandra is finished racing for the year. Divine: John Lackey’s strong start, Torii Hunter’s homer lead Angels past Red Sox 5-0ANAHEIM, Calif. — Right when Torii Hunter’s three-run homer hit the rock pile beyond center field at Angel Stadium, two bursts of fireworks shot up from the artificial boulders. The moment hardly needed the pyrotechnic punctuation. After several years of playoff frustrations against the Boston Red Sox, the Angels finally have a breakthrough. Strange finish gives Americans the lead and International some hopeSAN FRANCISCO — The Americans were in a familiar spot at the Presidents Cup, taking the lead after the opening session of foursomes on the strength of its best players — Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker and Phil Mickelson. Blue Jackets-Sharks Sums
Goals by Smyth, Kopitar and Williams lead Kings to 6-3 win over Wild
Heatley scores hat trick in home debut for San Jose, leading Sharks to win over Blue JacketsSAN JOSE, Calif. — Dany Heatley made quite a first impression on his new fans. John Lackey’s strong start, Torii Hunter’s homer lead Angels past Red Sox 5-0
Losman throws 2 TD passes, Las Vegas beats California 30-17 in UFL debutLAS VEGAS — J.P. Losman threw two touchdowns passes and Dede Dorsey scored twice to help the Las Vegas Locomotives win the first game in United Football League history, 30-17 over the California Redwoods on Thursday night. Losman throws 2 TD passes, Las Vegas beats California 30-17 in USL debutLAS VEGAS — J.P. Losman threw two touchdowns passes and Dede Dorsey scored twice to help the Las Vegas Locomotives win the first game in United Football League history, 30-17 over the California Redwoods on Thursday night. Americans off to a steady start at Presidents Cup, take 3½-2½ leadSAN FRANCISCO — For the briefest moment, it looked as though Justin Leonard only had to pick up his coin for the Americans to win the final match Thursday and take another big lead on opening day at the Presidents Cup. Dodgers take advantage of Matt Holliday’s error, rally past Cards 3-2 for 2-0 series lead
Dodgers take advantage of Holliday’s error, rally past Cardinals 3-2 for 2-0 series leadDodgers rally past Cardinals for 2-0 series lead with Mark Loretta stunner Jordan on hand to motivate, Bonds to cheer for Ryder Cup LightSAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds was inside the ropes following Tiger Woods, which was alternately causing both great amusement and great consternation to the fans at the Presidents Cup. 49ers playing some of their best defensive football as they surge to early NFC West leadSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are playing some of their best defensive football of the past decade, and it’s just about the entire unit that’s doing it. Oakland needs more from its defensive line to snap out of early-season funkALAMEDA, Calif. — It was no surprise that Tommy Kelly’s best game in more than two years turned out to be little more than an afterthought. Americans off to a steady start at Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — One putt changed everything except the lead Thursday in the Presidents Cup. Former 2-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Leon Clarke dies at 76LOS ANGELES — Leon Clarke, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL who played for Southern California in the 1955 Rose Bowl, has died at 76. Comments from Jackson, Ellis already providing drama for WarriorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Leading scorer Stephen Jackson wants out, tired of losing and seeing other star players leave town. Monta Ellis doesn’t think he and rookie Stephen Curry can coexist in the same backcourt — at least that was his initial, gut reaction. San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz draws 1-game suspension from NHL for hitTORONTO — San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz has been suspended for one game for his hit on Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings. Randy Wolf and Dodgers beat St. Louis ace Carpenter and Cardinals 5-3 in NLDS playoff openerDodgers top Cards and ace Carpenter 5-3 in NLDS LOS ANGELES — Randy Wolf and the Dodgers bullpen outpitched St. Louis ace Chris Carpenter, earning Los Angeles a 5-3 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night in an NL playoff opener full of missed chances for both teams. Power outage: Albert Pujols, Cardinals can’t capitalize on scoring chances in Game 1 lossLOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols spent his biggest moments of the St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff opener with his bat sitting idly on his shoulder, thanks to some canny managing by Joe Torre. Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-3 in playoff opener full of missed chancesLOS ANGELES — Randy Wolf and the Dodgers bullpen outpitched St. Louis ace Chris Carpenter, earning Los Angeles a 5-3 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night in an NL playoff opener full of missed chances for both teams. Kemp’s early homer helps Dodgers take 5-2 lead over Cards after 6 innings in playoff openerLOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer off Chris Carpenter and middle reliever Jeff Weaver escaped a bases-loaded jam, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 5-2 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals through six innings Wednesday night in Game 1 of their NL playoff opener. 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. Caddies dress the part in SF during final practice roundSAN FRANCISCO — The American caddies endeared themselves to the gallery at Harding Park on the final day of practice by wearing San Francisco Giants jerseys with their players’ name stitched on the back. 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.” |
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