Ortiz homers to reach 1,000 RBIs; Red Sox again feel at home in DC in 6-4 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — David Ortiz got his 1,000th RBI, Nick Green played a scary game of dodge-the-bat, and the Boston Red Sox looked right at home again in the nation’s capital Wednesday night in a 6-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. BCS presidents reject Mountain West’s playoff proposalBowl Championship Series presidents have rejected the Mountain West Conference’s playoff plan. United States rains on Spain, wins 2-0 to advance to first FIFA finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The world will surely take notice of this. The U.S. soccer team is in the final of the Conderations Cup, beating mighty Spain 2-0. Even more stunning, the Americans were on the verge of elimination and ready to head home last weekend before a reversal of fortune. On Wednesday, goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey led to an upset of the planet’s top-ranked team. After record 5th runner-up finish in US Open, Mickelson faces ‘more important things going on’FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — There was no smile, just a look of resignation as Phil Mickelson trudged wearily up the muddy slope off the 18th green. He was finally finished in a U.S. Open that seemed like it would never end, and the shouts of support coming from the bleachers were never going to mask the realization that another chance had slipped away. Close, but not quite for David Duval, the former world No. 1 who settled for 2nd at US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — David Duval walked off the 18th green Monday afternoon waving his white cap. Mahan can always wonder if he hit too good a shot as he closed in on the Open leadFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — No golf tournament ends without a number of players able to say “What if?” over one hole or one swing. A brief look at Monday’s fourth-round play at US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — A brief look at Monday’s fourth-round play in the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black: AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to hoops in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. Glover delivers at the right time, getting a breakthrough win at the US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lucas Glover steadied his hands for a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole, an anticlimatic finish to five dreary days at a U.S. Open filled with more delays than drama. With the US Open title in sight once again, Mickelson tied for lead at Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lucas Glover picked the absolutely perfect time for his first birdie of the final round of the U.S. Open. With the US Open title in sight once again, Mickelson on the move at Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes were on the move Monday at the U.S. Open. Not over yet: Glover leads final round of US Open, where field tightening up considerablyFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open trophy was on display Monday morning. It remained anyone’s guess who would hoist it at day’s end. Barnes, Glover lead as soggy US Open to resume; Mickelson is 2 back; Tiger Woods trails by 7FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Final-round play at the U.S. Open resumes this morning at Bethpage Black, with Ricky Barnes — who made bogey on six of his final 13 holes — tied with playing partner Lucas Glover for the lead at 7 under, both with 17 holes remaining. They’ve got a sizable cushion over Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Hunter Mahan and Ross Fisher, all of whom sit 2 under early in their rounds. Symonds takes to rugby leagueSYDNEY - Andrew Symonds swapped the green and gold jersey of the Australia cricket team for the green and red of Wynnum-Manly to fulfil his dream of playing a senior rugby league match. Becks’ fitness mantra - Pilates exercisesLONDON - Soccer star David Beckham’s secret to fit body has been revealed - body-bending Pilates exercises. Andy Murray hopes to become the David Beckham of tennisLONDON - Britain’s No.1 player Andy Murray hopes to become the David Beckham of tennis, as he bids to deal with the huge pressure of being a sporting superstar. Not over yet: Barnes, Glover lead final round of US Open, with plenty of challengers lurkingFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open trophy was on display Monday morning. It remained anyone’s guess who would hoist it at day’s end. ‘I’ve been there before’: Now a long shot, Duval in the hunt in the final round of US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — No. 882 in the world, No. 3 at the U.S. Open with 16 holes remaining. Lucas Glover overcomes 6-stroke deficit to tie Barnes for US Open leadFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lucas Glover was quick with a one-liner when asked about the reserved crowd reaction Sunday at the rain-drenched U.S. Open when he pulled within a stroke of third-round leader Ricky Barnes. The usual movement wasn’t there in US Open’s two-day third roundFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The third round of a major championship has traditionally been known as “Moving Day.” A brief look at Sunday’s third and fourth-round play at US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — A brief look at Sunday’s third- and fourth-round play in the rain-delayed U.S. Open at Bethpage Black (all times EDT): Ricky Barnes holds 1-shot lead, field closes in as darkenss suspends 4th-round of US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Halfway through his third round, Ricky Barnes had a six-shot lead and a smile to match in the U.S. Open. Ten holes later, with darkness gathering, he couldn’t get off Bethpage Black fast enough. Barnes stumbles, field closes in as fourth-round of US Open suspended because of darknessFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Ricky Barnes flashed a smile as big as his six-shot lead. Ricky Barnes holds 1-shot lead in US Open; first non-playoff Monday finish in 26 years loomsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open moved one round closer to a conclusion Sunday afternoon, even if very little was settled on soggy Bethpage Black and the champion would not be decided for at least one more day. B.J. Upton hits 2-run shot, ties career high with 4 RBIs to lead Rays to over Mets 10-6NEW YORK — B.J. Upton homered and matched a career high with four RBIs, Carl Crawford drove in a pair of runs and the Tampa Bay Rays broke out of an offensive slumber with a 10-6 victory over the New York Mets on a soggy Sunday. Shaky Ricky Barnes holds onto lead in US Open; first non-playoff Monday finish in 26 years loomsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Ricky Barnes remains the leader at the U.S. Open. Shaky Barnes holds onto lead in US Open; first non-playoff Monday finish in 26 years loomsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The U.S. Open moved one round closer to a conclusion Sunday afternoon, even if very little was settled on soggy Bethpage Black and the champion would not be decided for at least one more day. For second straight year, Duval gets in the mix at a majorFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — David Duval wasn’t sure how to hit his final approach shot Saturday in the U.S. Open, an easy 7-iron made difficult by a clump of mud the size of a quarter on the top of his golf ball in the 18th fairway. Jeev certain to miss cut; Barnes leads, Woods battlesFARMINGDALE - Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will need more than brilliant play and probably a prayer, too, as he gets off to the second round in search of a berth into the final two rounds of the 109th US Open. Ricky Barnes sets Open 36-hole scoring record, while Woods waits to atone for 74FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — With a record-setting show, Ricky Barnes became the leader at the halfway point of the rain-plagued U.S. Open. Carlos Tevez Leaving Man U, Manchester City favourites to bag himMANCHESTER - English football giant Manchester United’s second striker Carlos Tevez won’t be playing for the club next season. Del Potro takes Nadal’s spot in Wimbledon men’s drawLONDON - Draw for the $20.5-million Wimbledon Championships starting Monday: Men, singles Juan Del Potro, 5, Argentina v Arnaud Clement, France Griffey’s pinch-hit homer, Johnson’s triple lead Mariners’ rally past D-backs 4-3SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning and Rob Johnson drove in Chris Woodward with the go-ahead run to give the Seattle Mariners a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Pascal takes WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu in 12-round decisionMONTREAL — Jean Pascal won a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu on Friday night, claiming the WBC light heavyweight title before 13,659 fans at the Bell Centre who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters. Pujols hits two-run single, sets up Ludwick’s grand slam in Cardinals’ 10-5 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Albert Pujols hit a two-run single when the Royals pitched to him and Ryan Ludwick hit a grand slam when they didn’t, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat in-state rival Kansas City 10-5 Friday night. |
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