NFLPA is trying to woo support of retired players to strengthen its hand for labor talksPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The NFL Players Association wants the support of various groups of retired players in its upcoming contract talks with the league. Jason Vargas pitched 6 1-3 innings, helps Mariners beat Angels 5-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Vargas pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Seattle Mariners’ anemic offense got to John Lackey early in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Virginia beats Strasburg in San Diego State’s first NCAA regional appearance since 1991IRVINE, Calif. — San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg lost for the first time this season as Robert Morey pitched six shutout innings and Steven Proscia hit a two-run homer in Virginia’s 5-1 victory in an NCAA regional Friday night. San Diego State ace Strasburg set to start against Virginia in NCAA regionalsIRVINE, Calif. — Tony Gwynn could keep it secret only so long — San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to start in the NCAA regionals against Virginia. Blanco’s late goal keeps Fire unbeaten with 3-2 winCARSON, Calif. — Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s penalty kick with seconds left in second-half stoppage time capped a late rally as the Chicago Fire remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Chivas USA on Thursday night. |