He’s arrived: Jay Cutler’s late TD pass to Devin Hester rallies Bears past Seahawks 25-19SEATTLE — Jay Cutler pumped his fists. He hugged his linemen. And he raised both arms triumphantly — all inside the final 2 minutes. Ryan Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead Cubs to 6-0 win over PiratesCHICAGO — Ryan Dempster pitched a five-hitter for his third career shutout, Jeff Baker had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night. Chicago’s John Danks gets first complete game as White Sox beat Indians 6-1CLEVELAND — Gordon Beckham drove in three runs to help John Danks earn his first win in more than a month and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 on Monday night. Chicago first lady Maggie Daley, athletes bound for Copenhagen as 2016 Games decision nearsCHICAGO — Chicago first lady Maggie Daley and more than a dozen athletes are on their way to Copenhagen, where the International Olympic Committee will decide whether her city will host the 2016 Summer Games. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Cubs 6, Pirates 0
Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics has put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign. Preseason NBA Standings
Matt Cain, Eli Whiteside lead San Francisco Giants to 5-1 win over Chicago CubsSAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched eight scoreless innings, Eli Whiteside had a pair of RBI doubles and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. President Obama joining wife at Copenhagen meeting to pitch Chicago for 2016 OlympicsWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to lead the U.S. appeal for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago. Chris Iannetta homers in 11th as Rockies beat Brewers 7-5 to move 3 games up in NL wild cardDENVER — After feeling his pain for so long, Chris Iannetta’s teammates relished the chance to mob him at home plate when his homer in the 11th inning gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis Cardinals beat Colorado 6-3 to become 1st major league team to win its divisionDENVER — Matt Holliday celebrated another playoff clincher at Coors Field, only this time it was with the St. Louis Cardinals and not the Colorado Rockies. Minett, Crawford lead South Dakota State past Illinois State, 38-17NORMAL, Ill. — Kyle Minett ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Ryan Crawford threw for two scores and ran for another as South Dakota State rolled to a 38-17 victory over Illinois State Saturday night. Christensen throws two touchdowns and Eastern Illinois holds off Austin Peay 30-20CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Jake Christensen threw two first-quarter touchdown passes and Eastern Illinois beat Austin Peay 30-20 on Saturday night. McBride’s goal in 78th minute gives Fire 2-2 drawBRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Brian McBride scored in the 78th minute to lift the Chicago Fire into a 2-all tie with Toronto FC on Saturday night. Dieker’s 2 TD passes guide Southern Illinois past North Dakota State 24-14CARBONDALE, Ill. — Chris Dieker threw two touchdown passes as Southern Illinois held off North Dakota State 24-14 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference opener Saturday night. Tigers 12, White Sox 5
Cubs 6, Giants 2
Chicago wins for sixth time in 7 road games and third straight at San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — Aramis Ramirez homered, Jake Fox hit a two-run single and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games. BC-FBC–T25-Illinois-Ohio St. Stats, FBCEnderle fires 3 touchdown passes as Idaho holds off N. Illinois’ late charge 34-31DEKALB, Ill. — Quarterback Nathan Enderle threw three first-half touchdown passes, but his biggest contribution came late when he helped run down the clock as Idaho slammed the door on a late Northern Illinois comeback to claim a 34-31 non-conference victory Saturday. Herron scores 2 TDs, No. 13 Ohio State picks up 2nd straight shutout in 30-0 win over IllinoisCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Dan Herron slogged through a downpour for two touchdowns on Saturday and No. 13 Ohio State collected a second straight shutout for the first time in 13 years, beating mistake-prone Illinois 30-0. Bennett runs for 3 TDs, Weber throws for 2 as Minnesota beats Northwestern 35-24EVANSTON, Ill. — Duane Bennett ran for a career-high three touchdowns, and Adam Weber threw for two more to lead Minnesota to a 35-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday. Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs keep St. Louis Cardinals from clinching NL Central titleDENVER — The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a good stay in Denver so far. Cubs 3, Giants 0
Zambrano throws a 2-hitter, drives in 2 runs as Cubs beat the Giants 2-0SAN FRANCISCO — Carlos Zambrano threw a two-hitter, his first complete game since his no-hitter last season, and drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Friday night, denying the St. Louis Cardinals the chance to clinch the NL Central title. Rockies beat Cards 2-1 on Torrealba’s sacrifice fly in 9th to prevent St. Louis from clinchingDENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night. Wild-Blackhawks Sums
Kane scores twice, Klinkhammer nets winner in Blackhawks’ 4-3 victory over WildCHICAGO — Rookie Rob Klinkhammer deflected in Brent Seabrook’s shot from the right point with 5:20 left in the third period to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Friday night for their first preseason victory. Rockies end skid, beat Cards 2-1 on Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly in bottom of ninthDENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night. White Sox 2, Tigers 0
Peavy, Beckham lead way as White Sox get only 2 hits but beat first-place Tigers 2-0CHICAGO — Detroit’s Eddie Bonine started his career in the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, so he knew facing Jake Peavy would be a challenge, especially with the Tigers in a tight race for the AL Central. Cubs 1B Derrek Lee not in starting lineup due to neck spasms.SAN FRANCISCO — Chicago’s Derrek Lee was scheduled to spend Friday night’s game against the Giants receiving treatment for neck spasms, the result of a congratulatory pat on the helmet from pitcher Angel Guzman the previous night. Lee not in starting lineup due to neck spasms.SAN FRANCISCO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee will miss Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants because of neck spasms sustained while being congratulated after scoring on Jeff Baker’s home run in the ninth inning of Thursday night’s comeback win. |
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