Rockies closer Huston Street shut down with biceps tendinitis; unsure how long he’ll be outDENVER — Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street has biceps tendinitis in his pitching arm and is being shut down for an undetermined amount of time. Elvis leaves yard, Cruz hits 30th homer for Rangers in 6-4 victory over Blue JaysARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Nelson Cruz went deep for the 30th time and the Texas Rangers gained ground in the American League playoff chase with their third straight victory, 6-4 over Toronto on Wednesday night. ‘Can you try to hit a home run?’ patient asks Tigers All-Star Brandon IngeANN ARBOR, Mich. — Detroit Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge has dedicated two recent homers to pediatric patients he knows at Mott Children’s Hospital. Kevin Correia pitches strong game in Padres’ 7-0 win over NationalsSAN DIEGO — Kevin Correia allowed three hits in 7 2-3 innings, Adrian Gonzalez and Chase Headley hit two-run doubles, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday. Going to Dodge: Father, son look to reverse North Texas’ fortunes after dismal 2 seasonsDENTON, Texas — Riley Dodge didn’t need a formal introduction to the coach or the spread offense he will be directing at North Texas. Murray makes promising US Open start with Gulbis beat-downNEW YORK - Andy Murray led fellow former finalist Novak Djokovic into the second round of the US Open as both seeds scored emphatic wins to stake a claim to the title held for five years by Roger Federer. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter as Phillies beat Giants 1-0 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched a two-hitter, Ryan Howard drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Tuesday night. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Phillies beat Giants 1-0 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched a two-hitter, Ryan Howard drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Tuesday night. US Open: Aussie outsider shakes top seed SafinaNEW YORK - Unfancied Australian outsider Olivia Rogowska came close to an upset in the opening round of the US Open Tuesday before rattled top seed Dinara Safina pulled herself together to scratch out a perilous 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 first round win. No. 7-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats 18-year-old American in 1st round of US OpenNEW YORK — Seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France has breezed into the U.S. Open’s second round by beating 18-year-old Chase Buchanan of the United States 6-0, 6-2, 6-1. Dodgers make push to lock up NL West by acquiring Thome from White Sox, Garland from D’backsLOS ANGELES — As a kid growing up in the suburbs, Jon Garland always followed the Los Angeles Dodgers and someday hoped to pitch for them. Match doesn’t go to script, but Venus Williams moves on anyway after tough win over DushevinaNEW YORK — Venus Williams enjoyed a New York moment at the U.S. Open. She probably never guessed she’d need one to pull her through the first round. Dealing with a balky left knee and an opponent who didn’t buy into the usual opening-night script, Williams needed 2 hours, 43 minutes to defeat Vera Dushevina of Russia. Hernandez loses to Padres for second time in less than a month, despite complete gameSAN DIEGO — Livan Hernandez lost to the San Diego Padres for the second time in less than a month — and with his second team — dropping a 3-1 decision Monday night despite throwing a complete game for the Washington Nationals. Reds beat Pirates 4-3 on wild pitch in ninth before thousands of empty seatsCINCINNATI — Darnell McDonald scored from third base on Jesse Chavez’s wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning Monday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sparsely attended first game of a day-night doubleheader. Ruiz’s two-run double in seventh lifts Phillies over Braves 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton got just enough run support for a change. West wins again, Marlins end 3-game skid with 6-4 win over PadresMIAMI — John Baker and Cody Ross each drove in two runs, leading Sean West and the Florida Marlins over the San Diego Padres 6-4 Sunday and ending their three-game losing streak. Garret Anderson, Braves hand Cliff Lee first NL loss as they beat Phillies 9-1
Garret Anderson, Braves hand Cliff Lee first NL loss, 9-1PHILADELPHIA — Garret Anderson hit a three-run homer off Cliff Lee and three other Braves went deep to help the Atlanta Braves hand the Phillies’ new ace his first NL loss with a 9-1 win Saturday night over Philadelphia in a rain-shortened game. Buchholz throws two-hit shutout over 7 in Boston’s 3-2 win over TorontoBOSTON — Clay Buchholz allowed just three singles in 8 1-3 innings, and Alex Gonzalez and Dustin Pedroia’s RBI singles made up for a Boston offense that sputtered in the early innings as the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday night. Feldman picks up 14th win, pitches Rangers to 3-0 victory over Twins with help from HamiltonMINNEAPOLIS — The quality pitching that Texas lacked for so long has finally emerged, and the result is not a coincidence. Tearful Luis Gonzalez says goodbye to baseball and hello again to DiamondbacksPHOENIX — A tearful Luis Gonzalez announced his retirement as a player Saturday and joined the Arizona Diamondbacks as a special assistant in the front office. Big 6-run second inning lifts Padres over sliding Marlins, 9-5MIAMI — Will Venable hit a pair of RBI singles in San Diego’s six-run second inning, Kyle Blanks added a two-run homer during that outburst and the Padres beat the sliding Florida Marlins 9-5 Friday night. In the rain and misery, Simpson shines at Liberty NationalJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Webb Simpson looked at the scores and the weather, neither of which indicated an easy time Friday at Liberty National. He quickly settled on a simple game plan Friday and made it pay off in The Barclays. Yelena Isinbayeva sets pole vault record of 16-7¼; Bolt wins 100 after challenge from PowellZURICH — Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record of 16 feet, 7¼ inches in the Weltklasse meet Friday. Jones’ 2-run homer in 8th lifts Pirates past Happ, Phils 3-2PITTSBURGH — J.A. Happ looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones didn’t. The result was the National League’s best first-year pitcher was beaten by arguably its best first-year hitter, and the Pirates pulled off another surprising comeback against the Phillies. Marco Scutaro scores on wild pitch in 9th as Blue Jays avoid sweep with 3-2 win over RaysTORONTO — The Tampa Bay Rays’ chase for the AL wild card took a hit. So did two members of the umpiring crew. Howard’s three-run shot rallies Phillies to 4-1 win despite another bullpen lapsePITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning after Philadelphia’s bullpen blew yet another lead and the division-leading Phillies bounced back from one of their toughest losses all season to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Posada hits 3-run shot, Pettitte goes 7 strong innings as Yanks roll to 9-2 victory over TexasNEW YORK — Jorge Posada hit a three-run homer, Andy Pettitte finally gave New York a quality pitching performance, and the free-swinging Yankees romped to a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. King James’ summer vacation should remind him there’s no place like homeEverywhere you looked this summer, there was LeBron James. Delmon Young singles in 9th to lift Twins to 7-6 victory over Orioles
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Ryan Howard’s 2 HRs and 5 RBIs back Cliff Lee, lead Phillies to 6-2 victory over MetsNEW YORK — Ryan Howard’s power. Cliff Lee’s pitching. The Philadelphia Phillies appear to have all the pieces in place for another World Series run. ‘A 5-tool player’: Hanley Ramirez tries to carry Florida MarlinsMIAMI — When Larry Beinfest lists the sluggers he has watched blossom while on his team’s payroll, he has the makings of a pretty good lineup. Smoltz gets 9 Ks over 5 scoreless innings in Cards debut, leading St. Louis past San Diego
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PHILADELPHIA — Garret Anderson hit a three-run homer off Cliff Lee and three other Braves went deep to help the Atlanta Braves hand the Phillies’ new ace his first NL loss with a 9-1 win Saturday night over Philadelphia in a rain-shortened game.
MADRID — Real Madrid’s ambitious plan to dislodge Barcelona from the perch of world soccer begins with the start of the La Liga season, where an exciting title contest between classic rivals is likely to have all eyes focused on the Spanish league this year.
