Furious Prince Fielder cut off at Dodgers’ clubhouse door after Brewers’ 17-4 lossLOS ANGELES — Not even Prince Fielder really knows what he might have done if a phalanx of security guards and teammates hadn’t prevented the furious Milwaukee slugger from entering the Los Angeles clubhouse after a ninth-inning beaning. Angry Prince Fielder attempts to charge Dodgers’ clubhouse after 17-4 win over BrewersLOS ANGELES — Prince Fielder was stopped by security at the Dodgers’ clubhouse door after the furious Milwaukee slugger attempted to challenge reliever Guillermo Mota, who hit him with a pitch in the ninth inning of Los Angeles’ 17-4 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday night. Manny Ramirez with HR, 3 RBIs help Dodgers’ thrash Brewers 17-4
2B Orlando Hudson scratched from Dodgers’ lineup with upset stomachLOS ANGELES — All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup with an upset stomach. Querrey supports his ‘Samurai’ after Haas complainsLOS ANGELES - New Los Angeles ATP champion Sam Querrey has dismissed complaints from last weekend’s opponent Tommy Haas that Haas was distracted by the antics in the stands of the Californian’s gang of “Samurai” supporters. Ryan Braun gets 4 hits, Manny Ramirez can’t come up big in Brewers’ 6-5 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — Ryan Braun had a three-run homer among his four hits, and Milwaukee closer Trevor Hoffman got Manny Ramirez on a bases-loaded fly to right to finish the Brewers’ 6-5 victory over the road-weary Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Brewers RF Corey Hart put on DL after appendectomyLOS ANGELES — Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Corey Hart, who underwent an appendectomy in San Diego on Sunday night, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday. Encore, encore! Dodgers set up another round of Manny bobbleheadsLOS ANGELES — Those bobblehead dolls featuring Manny Ramirez are getting a curtain call at Dodger Stadium. Correction: L.A. Open finalLOS ANGELES — In an Aug. 2 story about the L.A. Tennis Open, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of one of the players in the men’s singles final. The player’s name is Carsten Ball, not Bell. Sam Querrey defeated Ball in the final 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Querrey ignites his summer with second career title
Querrey breaks finals oh-fer with victory against Bell in Los Angeles
Haas humbled as Querrey reaches a third straight finalLOS ANGELES - Two-time champion Tommy Haas missed a chance for a third Los Angeles Open final as he crashed out 6-3, 7-5 to sixth seeded American Sam Querrey Saturday. Qualifier Ball breaks another barrier with win into LA finalLOS ANGELES - Charmed qualifier Carsten Ball continued the tennis week of his life with a 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) victory over a fellow neophyte to reach the final of the Los Angeles Open. Candace Parker has 13 points, 12 rebounds to lead Sparks past Monarchs, 59-56SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Candace Parker had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and DeLisha Milton-Jones also scored 13 points in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 59-56 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Saturday night. Qualifier Ball reaches finals of LA Tennis Open by beating Mayer 7-5, 7-6 (3)LOS ANGELES — Sam Querrey upset top seeded Tommy Haas 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday night to reach the finals of the L.A. Tennis Open. Beckham says that he is happy to be playing for L.A. GalaxyLOS ANGELES - England football star David Beckham has insisted he is happy at L A Galaxy, despite a backlash from furious fans. Two-time champion Haas beats Safin to reach LA semi-finalLOS ANGELES - Top seed Tommy Haas survived an error-plagued opening set to send Marat Safin out of the Los Angeles Open Friday, entering the semi-finals with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 victory. Mayer advances to semifinals when Fish withdraws will face Carsten BellLOS ANGELES — Leonardo Mayer advanced to the semifinals of the L.A. Tennis Open when No. 2 seed Mardy Fish withdrew due to an abdominal strain on Friday. Way again gets X Games gold medal, crutches in new Big Air Rail JamLOS ANGELES — Skateboard veteran Danny Way celebrated yet another X Games gold medal, yet again on crutches. Lakers waive Chinese G Sun Yue after 1 quiet seasonEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club. Lamar Odom hopes multiple titles are in future after re-signing with LakersEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Even when Lamar Odom wasn’t talking to the Lakers, even when Dwyane Wade was blowing up his phone during the longest July of Odom’s basketball life, the Los Angeles forward couldn’t honestly imagine going anywhere else. Los Angeles Clippers waive guard Mike TaylorLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have waived guard Mike Taylor. LA Galaxy will play FC Barcelona in exhibition; David Beckham will face rowdy fansCARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy will play FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in an exhibition that will answer two questions. Fish saves match points to rally past GuccioneLOS ANGELES - Second seed Mardy Fish survived a huge scare from Australian Chris Guccione, squeezing out a dramatic 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (14-12), 6-4 victory in his opening match at the Los Angeles Open tennis to reach the quarter-finals. 2 years after brutal fall, skateboarder Brown gets redemption with X Games Big Air goldLOS ANGELES — Jake Brown finally has something else to talk about. Sam Querrey reaches quarterfinals againLOS ANGELES — Sam Querrey advanced to the quarterfinals of a tournament for the third straight week by beating Ryan Sweeting 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 in the second round of the LA Tennis Open on Thursday. An elusive motocross trick may give the X Games its next big momentLOS ANGELES — The X Games has lately won more attention for its crashes than its stunts. Lamar Odom agrees to multiyear deal to stay with Los Angeles LakersLOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom is sticking with the NBA champs. No regrets for Safin as his tennis career draws to a closeLOS ANGELES - Marat Safin holds no regrets on ending his tennis career in November despite reaching the quarter-finals of the Los Angeles Open for a third consecutive year with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Latvian Ernests Gulbis. Safin takes court for 4th time in 3 days, advances to quarterfinals of L.A. Tennis OpenLOS ANGELES — Marat Safin, playing for the fourth time in three days, summoned enough energy to beat Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the L.A. Tennis Open on Wednesday. USC LB recruit Frankie Telfort diagnosed with heart condition, won’t play for TrojansLOS ANGELES — Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. Sporting News recognizes John Wooden as greatest coach in American sports historyLOS ANGELES — John Wooden’s friends, family and former players all say they didn’t need an award from a national magazine to confirm the identity of the greatest coach in American sports history. Gary Matthews Jr.’s 3-run double in 8th pushes comeback Angels past Indians 7-6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gary Matthews Jr. hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels survived another meltdown by All-Star closer Brian Fuentes for their major league-leading 33rd comeback victory, 7-6 over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Somdev loses in LA Open first roundLOS ANGELES - India’s Somdev Devvarman failed to make headway after reaching the main draw of the LA Tennis Open and lost to fifth-seeded Russian Igor Kunitsyn 5-7, 2-6 in the first round. Venus and Serena Williams overcome inconsistent play, win openers at Bank of the West ClassicSTANFORD, Calif. — Serena Williams and big sister Venus know their newfound focus on doubles is sure to affect their energy in singles. They’re willing to make that sacrifice if it leads to more Grand Slam titles together. |