Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies postponed because of cold, snow; delay scraps Pedro Martinez startDENVER — The cold and snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez’s first postseason start in five years. With golf on the Olympic roster for 2016, look for an emerging power to dominate the gameCan you say “Tiger Woods” in Portuguese? Mandarin? Hindi? Weaver’s strong start, Izturis’ 7th-inning RBI lead Angels past Bosox 4-1 for 2-0 playoff leadANAHEIM, Calif. — Jered Weaver followed in John Lackey’s day-old footsteps throughout the night, all the way to his final triumphant walk off the Angel Stadium mound. He even waved his cap at the standing, cheering crowd with nearly the same sweep of his arm. Beckett & Red Sox, Weaver & Angels tied at 1 through 6 innings in Game 2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Josh Beckett and Jered Weaver remained locked in a pitcher’s duel Friday night, with the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels tied at 1 through six innings in Game 2 of their AL playoff series. Twins waste bases-loaded, no-outs chance in 11th, go on to lose 4-3 to YankeesNEW YORK — Umpire Phil Cuzzi blew a call. Then the Minnesota Twins missed a chance to make it right. Negligee storms to win in $500,000 Darley Alcibiades Stakes at KeenelandLEXINGTON, Ky. — Negligee stormed past heavily favored She Be Wild for a half-length victory in the $500,000 Darley Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland on Friday. US Soccer president Gulati says Americans must approach World Cup with attitude it can win itLONDON — U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati believes the Americans can win next year’s World Cup. Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff seriesNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared. 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. Streeter, Probst receive vote of support from USOC boardDENVER — At least a handful of people in the Olympic movement support the U.S. Olympic Committee leadership — members of the USOC board, who voted Friday in support of embattled chairman Larry Probst and CEO Stephanie Streeter. World Cup match: For Honduras, a chance to unite; for US an opportunity to clinchSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — For Hondurans, Saturday night’s World Cup qualifier is an opportunity to unite during a political crisis that’s stretched on since June. For U.S. players, it’s a chance to clinch a spot in next year’s 32-nation field in South Africa. Sasha Cohen withdraws from next week’s French Grand Prix eventCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen has withdrawn from the first Grand Prix figure skating event of the season because of tendinitis in her right calf. Golf gets a tee time for 2016 Olympics, giving Tiger Woods a chance for goldCOPENHAGEN — Golf has a tee time for 2016, and Tiger Woods can hardly wait. The sport returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1904 amid the spectacular backdrop of Rio de Janeiro’s sand and sea, giving Woods the chance to do something even the great Jack Nicklaus never did — win Olympic gold. At an Olympic-type competition, golfers find out the real games are on the waySAN FRANCISCO — Golfers from nine countries are staying together this week in a hotel that could pass for an Olympic village. They are playing for the flag, not cash, with a gold prize going to the winning team. Nathan Smith defeats Tom Spitz 7 and 6 for his second US Mid-Amateur titleKIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Nathan Smith can’t wait to return to Augusta National next April. And Smith’s latest U.S. Mid-Amateur victory might make Phil Mickelson feel pretty good about his Masters chances, too. Police recover 3 World Series rings, charge masked fan ejected from Phillies playoff gamePHILADELPHIA — A masked fan ejected from a Phillies playoff game is charged with stealing three World Series rings from a ballpark office. Former US Olympic athletes call for bigger role at USOCCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A group of former American Olympians wants more input into how the U.S. Olympic Committee is run. 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. Reaction to the IOC vote to include golf in the 2016 and 2020 OlympicsReaction to the IOC vote Friday that reinstated golf for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics: They go to Rio: Golf, rugby win IOC vote and rejoin Olympic lineup for 2016, 2020 Summer GamesCOPENHAGEN — All those beautiful beaches and Tiger Woods, too! Jacques Rogge says IOC urging 3 countries to show more support for women’s sportsCOPENHAGEN — IOC president Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee are unhappy with three countries for failing to support the participation of female athletes. Brazil’s Lula says he was worried about Obama’s star power in 2016 Olympic bid voteSAO PAULO — Brazil’s president feared Barack Obama’s star power could have prevented Rio de Janeiro from landing the 2016 Olympics. Russian officials propose 14 World Cup host cities in bid for 2018 or 2022MOSCOW — Russia unveiled its bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup on Friday, pledging to restrict the large-scale event to the nation’s European territory and bring much-needed development to its neglected cities. Rugby and the Olympics: Rugby sevens is alive and kicking for Summer Games in 2016, 2020RULES — Rugby sevens uses the same rules as traditional 15-a-side rugby union, with two major differences: Each team has only seven players and each half lasts seven minutes (rather than 40), separated by a one-minute break. Also, the scrum involves three players from each team, instead of eight, and conversion attempts after a try must be drop-kicked — instead of them usually being place-kicked. Matches even after regulation time go into extra time in five-minute periods. Golf and the Olympics: A century later, golf rejoins Olympics for 2016, 2020 GamesOLYMPIC FORMAT — A 72-hole stroke-play tournament for 60 men and 60 women. The top 15 players in the world rankings qualify automatically. IOC accepts golf and rugby as Olympic sports for 2016 and 2020 Summer Games
Rugby officials tout game as modern and youthful ahead of Olympic voteCOPENHAGEN — Rugby is making its case to join the Olympics, touting the sport as a modern game that can attract young fans. 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. Woods, other leading players urge IOC to include golf in OlympicsWoods urges IOC to include golf in Olympics COPENHAGEN — The world’s leading golf players are urging the IOC to put the sport on the Olympic program. John Lackey’s strong start, Torii Hunter’s homer lead Angels past Red Sox 5-0
Draper, Franzen, Lidstrom score to lift Red Wings to 3-2 win over Blackhawks in home openerDETROIT — Kris Draper and Johan Franzen scored 1:34 apart late in the second period to put Detroit ahead and Chris Osgood made 31 saves to help the Red Wings hold on for a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in a rematch of Western Conference finalists on Thursday night. 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. US soccer team arrives in Honduras for big World Cup qualifier on Saturday nightSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — The bus containing the U.S. soccer team pulled up to the hotel with only two dozen or so local police standing guard. The regular State Department security contingent had come along on the flight from Miami. Martha Stacy Leach wins US Women’s Mid-Amateur, joins sister Hollis Stacy as USGA winnerOCALA, Fla. — Martha Stacy Leach won the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur on Thursday to join sister Hollis Stacy as a U.S. Golf Association champion, beating former Georgia teammate Laura Coble 3 and 2 at Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club. Yankees manager Joe Girardi comfortable with Burnett-Molina pairing for Game 2NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi’s time behind the plate. |
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