Yorvit Torrealba homers off shaky Cole Hamels, Rockies beat Phillies 5-4 to even seriesPHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels isn’t going to breeze through this postseason. Yorvit Torrealba homers off shaky Cole Hamels, Rockies beat Phillies 5-4 to even series, 1-1PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels isn’t going to breeze through this postseason. Yorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Thursday to even their NL playoff series at a game apiece. Ironman triathletes blow off steam in their underpants before world championshipKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Two days before the Ironman World Championship, hundreds of athletes showed off some of their best stuff. Dara Torres to have radical knee surgery this month; out 12-18 months but eyes 2012 GamesDara Torres overcame staggering odds to make the U.S. Olympic swim team in her 40s. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits. Competitor takes on Ironman on third anniversary of heart transplantKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — It’s long been said that it takes a lot of heart to tackle the Ironman World Championship. Injured former world champion Kimmie Meissner withdraws from Grand PrixCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Former world and U.S. champion Kimmie Meissner has withdrawn from her two Grand Prix events because of knee problems. Brotherhood: Fast starts could have Peyton and Eli Manning looking like identical twinsINDIANAPOLIS — Peyton and Eli Manning will never make their NFL careers a personal competition. The big mystery: What’s wrong with Argentina with World Cup spot on the line?BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — On the streets and in Buenos Aires’ pubs, a great mystery is baffling almost everyone. England’s World Cup bid signs up foreign Premier League players, gets LA Galaxy CEO’s backingLONDON — England’s 2018 World Cup bid received the backing Thursday of the CEO of the company that owns the Los Angeles Galaxy, despite the United States being of the one main competitors to host the tournament. Italy captain Cannavaro fails doping test; Juventus says it’s a result of bee sting treatmentROME — Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has failed a doping test, with his club Juventus saying Thursday it was the result of cortisone used to treat a bee sting. LA Galaxy boss Leiweke wants Beckham’s new Milan loan set in 2 weeks before MLS playoffsLONDON — The Los Angeles Galaxy want David Beckham’s expected loan to AC Milan to be completed in the next two weeks so the deal doesn’t distract from the team’s bid for the MLS Cup. Justine Henin looking for wild card at Brisbane International in comeback bidBRISBANE, Australia — Justine Henin hopes to make her comeback at the Brisbane International, where fellow Belgian star Kim Clijsters will start her 2010 season. IOC hopes to sign 3 new major sponsors before Vancouver as economic climate brightensCOPENHAGEN — With the economic climate showing signs of recovery, the IOC is hopeful of signing up to three new major sponsors before the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Jacques Rogge set for re-election as president of International Olympic CommitteeLONDON — Jacques Rogge has presided over four Olympics, led a determined fight against doping and steadied the ship after the worst ethics crisis in the movement’s history. Decision on whether Marion Jones’ relay partners can keep Olympic medals expected Dec. 18COPENHAGEN — A senior IOC official says sport’s highest court will decide in December whether Marion Jones’ U.S. relay teammates can keep their medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Tired Twins wake up in time to lose AL playoff opener at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — After the Minnesota Twins lost Game 1 of the AL playoffs, manager Ron Gardenhire was really looking forward to Thursday. Kemp’s early homer helps Dodgers take 5-2 lead over Cards after 6 innings in playoff openerLOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer off Chris Carpenter and middle reliever Jeff Weaver escaped a bases-loaded jam, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 5-2 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals through six innings Wednesday night in Game 1 of their NL playoff opener. Nothing goes right for Twins lefties in playoff opener against YankeesNEW YORK — Ron Gardenhire threw a couple of lefties at the New York Yankees and nothing went right. New home, old result: Yankees rally past Twins 7-2 in first playoff game at new ballparkNEW YORK — Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against these tired Minnesota Twins. Woods gets new partner, and International team hopes for a different outcomeSAN FRANCISCO — Ernie Els spoke to the state of the Presidents Cup when he sized up the pairings for the opening session at Harding Park and spelled out a best-case scenario for the International team. Cliff Lee tosses a 6-hitter as the Phillies defeat the Rockies 5-1 in openerPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee pitched like an ace instead of a postseason rookie. Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies began their World Series title defense with a 5-1 victory in their playoff opener Wednesday. Cliff Lee excels in playoff debut, Phillies beat Rockies 5-1 in openerPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies began their World Series title defense with a 5-1 victory in their playoff opener Wednesday. Las Vegas oddsmakers like Yankees, Cardinals to meet in World Series; Twins a 25-1 underdogLAS VEGAS — Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites to meet in the World Series and think New York has an overwhelming chance to win its first title since 2000. Banco Santander completes IPO for Brazilian unit as it looks to expand in South AmericaNEW YORK — Spanish financial giant Banco Santander SA has raised $8.1 billion with an initial public offering of shares in its Brazilian subsidiary, the largest IPO in the world this year. IOC concerned that all venue plans aren’t finalized for 2012 London GamesCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is concerned that organizers of the 2012 London Games have yet to finalize plans for all the sports venues. Michelle Wie, Suzann Pettersen say Olympic tournament would trump majors for golfersCOPENHAGEN — Michelle Wie has no doubts about where an Olympic gold medal would rank in the minds of professional golfers. IOC says its concerned all venue plans aren’t finalized for 2012 London GamesCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is concerned that organizers of the 2012 London Games have yet to finalize plans for all the sports venues. Streeter to step down as acting USOC chief executive, won’t seek permanent positionUnder fire since she took the job, U.S. Olympic Committee acting CEO Stephanie Streeter will leave her post in the next five months. Head organizer for Vancouver Olympics pledges balanced budget for gamesCOPENHAGEN — The organizers of the Vancouver Olympics are promising to balance the budget for the games, presenting a brighter financial outlook than previous estimates. Organizers say Sochi construction for 2014 Games ‘well on schedule,’ budget remains unchangedCOPENHAGEN — Construction for the 2014 Sochi Olympics is “well on schedule” and the Black Sea resort will be ready to host skiing competitions by the end of next year, organizers said Wednesday. 2 Americans, 1 Israeli win Nobel chemistry prize for studies on ribosomeSTOCKHOLM — Two Americans and an Israeli scientist won the 2009 Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for atom-by-atom mapping of the protein-making factories within cells — a feat that has spurred the development of antibiotics. International Olympic Committee reserve fund grows to $455 millionCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee’s reserve fund is still growing despite the global financial crisis. Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press boxLOS ANGELES — A service worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. From Lidge to ledge, closing time in the postseason is always anxiousArms thrust to the sky on that October night, Brad Lidge was the picture of postseason perfection. Extra-large expectations: CC Sabathia tries to end playoff failures in Yankees openerNEW YORK — CC Sabathia was fantastic in his first regular season with the New York Yankees. Now, it’s time for him to earn that $161 million contract. |
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