Netherlands upset England in World Twenty20 opener (Lead)LONDON - The Netherlands stunned hosts England with a thrilling four-wicket win in the World Twenty20 opener at Lord’s here Friday. Racing, auto industry mogul Penske brings track record of success to SaturnRoger Penske never made it big as a race car driver. As a businessman, however, he regularly leaves the competition in the dust. Jason Bay, Tim Wakefield lead Red Sox to 6-3 victory and 3-game sweep of TigersDETROIT — Jason Bay’s bases-loaded double keyed a six-run third inning and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 6-3 victory Thursday. Murray all set for grass (French Open diary)LONDON - Buoyed by his best-ever performance on clay at the French Open tennis, Andy Murray is now all set to step onto the practice courts at Queen’s club to begin his campaign for the Wimbledon. Ibanez’s 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Phillies to 10-5 win over ailing Peavy, PadsSAN DIEGO — Raul Ibanez homered twice and drove in five runs, and left-hander Antonio Bastardo won his major league debut as the Philadelphia Phillies jumped on ailing Padres ace Jake Peavy in a 10-5 win on Tuesday night. Stand-in starter, Stavinoha’s bat help Cardinals beat Reds 5-2ST. LOUIS — Pitching on 15 days’ rest, Brad Thompson quickly rediscovered his groove. Murray bundled out in Paris as Soderling streak continuesPARIS - Chile’s baseline blaster Fernando Gonzalez hammered third seed Andy Murray out of the French Open quarter-finals 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 Tuesday, firing 45 winner to sink the Scot. Ryan Howard, Chase Utley hit consecutive homers to lead Phillies to 5-3 win over PadresSAN DIEGO — Petco Park doesn’t normally surrender a lot of home runs, so it stood out when Philadelphia and San Diego both had back-to-back shots. Howard, Utley hit consecutive HRs to lead Phillies over Gonzalez, Padres, 5-3SAN DIEGO — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard hit consecutive home runs in the fifth inning and Philadelphia beat Adrian Gonzalez and the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Monday night, the Phillies’ fourth straight win. Jimmie Johnson overtakes Tony Stewart in thrilling finish at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson was on the hunt. Gardiner’s walk-off grand slam puts top-seeded Florida in Women’s College World Series finalsOKLAHOMA CITY — Ali Gardiner was in a prolonged slump, her team was in a tough spot and she hadn’t been on the best terms with her father lately. Jimmie Johnson nips Tony Stewart in thrilling finish at DoverDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson went from running away from the field to running down Tony Stewart. Moyer wins 250th career game as Phillies beat woeful Nationals 4-2PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer went six strong innings to win his 250th career game, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their third straight, 4-2 over the bumbling Washington Nationals on Sunday. Earnhardt interim crew chief McGrew starts new role week early for Cup race at DoverDOVER, Del. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. Tevez and Barry to join Manchester CityLONDON - Manchester City believes they have won a 42 million pound race for Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry. Datsyuk, Draper miss Cup opener, but Lidstrom, Ericsson return to help stifle PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Jonathan Ericsson couldn’t have come back at a better time for the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Atkins races home to cap a 2-run 9th inning rally as Rockies beat the Padres, 8-7DENVER — Garrett Atkins raced home from first base with two outs in the ninth and the Colorado Rockies rallied against closer Heath Bell to beat the San Diego Padres on Saturday night, 8-7. Phillies right-hander Brett Myers will have hip surgery, could miss seasonPHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-hander Brett Myers will have hip surgery, and he could miss the rest of the season. Ross ties career-high with 10 strikeouts as LSU defeats Southern 10-2 in NCAA regionalBATON ROUGE, La. — Austin Ross tied a career high with 10 strikeouts, and LSU scored seven two-out runs in the seventh inning for a 10-2 victory over Southern in Friday’s opening game of the Baton Rouge regional. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Reutimann takes pole at Dover International Speedway with strong qualifying runDOVER, Del. — David Reutimann played the Sprint Cup waiting game and again came out on top. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Hot start sends defending champion Arizona State to 7-3 win against MissouriOKLAHOMA CITY — Arizona State’s grounders kept bounding and bouncing until the Sun Devils had taken the first step toward defending their Women’s College World Series title. Symonds over did the trick for Deccan Chargers: KumbleJOHANNESBURG - Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Anil Kumble says the loss of Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli off successive balls strangulated the team’s run chase against Deccan Chargers and cost them the Indian Premier League (IPL) title here Sunday. Deccan Chargers wear the IPL crown (Roundup)JOHANNESBURG - Deccan Chargers completed an extraordinary journey from being at the bottom of the table last year to win the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in a pulsating final at the New Wanderers here Sunday. |